November 2006 Newsletter

IMPORTANT DATES!

• NOVEMBER 4th: Picture Day
• NOVEMBER 4th Color Belt Test
• NOVEMBER 7th: Election Day
• NOVEMBER 12th: Black Belt Test
• NOVEMBER 18th & 25th Black Belt Class

PICTURE DAY

On November 4th, Picture Day will start at 9:30 am

COLOR BELT TEST

Color Belt Testing at Allen's Red Tiger will be held on Saturday, November 4th at 10:30am.
Testing booklet and fee must be submitted 3 DAYS PRIOR to testing.

CLASS INFORMATION

NO CLASSES

The dojang will be closed on November 10th, 11th, and Thursday, November 23rd for Thanksgiving!

BLACK BELT CLASS

BB classes will be held on Nov.18th and 25th at 9:30 am

US NATIONALS - Orlando, Florida

Black belts interested in competing in the US Nationals on Jan. 27-28, 2007 in Orlando, Florida should contact Sbn Marcello for more info. Competitors must be at least 13, a black belt and willing to train 3 days a week at Hdqts. starting on Tues., Nov. 7th.

CELEBRATIONS WORLD RESORT

Celebrations World Resort is the official sponsor of the USTC. For more info on your next vacation call Jerry at (843) 513-8148.

2nd ITF WORLD CUP - SPAIN

The 2nd ITF World Cup was held in Benidorm, Spain from Oct. 23 - 30th. Congratulations to the following students on their participation and representation of Red Tiger and the USA:

• Mark Parisi
• Carlos Resende (Bronze Medal Sparring)
• Stephanie Pham (Silver Medal Sparring)
• Kevin Pham (Gold Sparring & Patterns)
• Bob Hanusey
• Brianna Walsh
• Brian Malone
• Patrick Pires (Silver Medal Sparring)
• Chuck McMullin

PUERTO RICO CHAMPIONSHIP

Mr. Norber Ortiz, our Red Tiger affiliate in Puerto Rico, will be hosting a tournament for red belts and higher 18 and over on Nov. 24-25th. The tournament will consist of Team and Individual Sparring. SBN Marcello will also be conducting the first USTC seminar in Puerto Rico on Sun., Nov. 26th.

STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

For being an example of the tenets of TKD.

• Children: Michael Dunn
• Adult: Ron Macecevic
• Black Belt: Mr. Damian Hassan

RED TIGER ANNUAL AWARDS

The annual awards up for presentation at the November 12th Black Belt Dinner Banquet and their nominees are:

• USTC Instructor of the Year: Dwayne Allen & Carlos Resende
• Red Tiger of the Year - Pil sung Award: Stephanie Pham and Nancy Konstance
• Future of America Scholarship: Mr. Bob Hanusey
• Giovanni Cancelliere Memorial Scholarship: Sean McCarron & Marisa Diorio

QUOTE OF THE MONTH

"The greatest gifts you can give your children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence."
Denis Waitley