Atlanta’s biggest back-to-school block party gives 5000 kids a head start
Kids get school supplies, V-103 gear and the first lesson of the school year: the Be Someone! Chess Challenge
The start of the Olympics and the start of a new school year mean it’s time to throw a party; A Back-to-School Block Party at Centennial Olympic Park this Saturday offers kids new school supplies as well as the chance to adopt a new enthusiasm for learning. The “Make Every Move Count” chess method will be demonstrated by Orrin “Checkmate” Hudson, founder of Be Someone, Inc, a youth development organization. With a playing field of 50+ chess boards, Hudson will simultaneously play up to 50 challengers in his popular chess clinic. Using the clinics as a platform, Hudson teaches kids how to play chess and make the right moves in life. He instructs, educates, motivates, and inspires kids while entertaining them with dance moves, rap, and jokes, reinforcing his message with catchy slogans, like “Push Pawns, Not Drugs,” “Think It Out, Don’t Shoot It Out,” and “Heads Up, Pants Up, Grades Up.” The party will also include games, arts and crafts, a fashion show, and other entertainment. The first 5,000 kids to attend will receive a free backpack with school supplies compliments of CVS, Aquafina and The People's Station V-103.

Back-to-School Block Party
Saturday, August 9
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Centennial Olympic Park

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Be Someone, Inc. (www.besomeone.org <http://www.besomeone.org/> ) is an Atlanta-based nonprofit that works with at-risk youth to empower them to build productive, fulfilling lives and futures. Founded by Orrin Hudson in 2001, Be Someone, Inc. uses the game of chess to teach problem-solving strategies, concentration, patience, and responsibility. The program and initiatives of the Be Someone philosophy “Making Every Move Count” helps youth to develop the practical skills and techniques that enable them to overcome obstacles, seize opportunities, and realize their
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Back by popular demand!

Be Someone Strategic Leadership Chess Camp

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM July 14-18 , 2008
Orrin Hudson will conduct a 5-day summer chess camp .July 14-18, 2008
Redan Middle School
1775 Young Road
Lithonia Road
Redan, GA 30058
(678) 526-0292



Investment for the 5-day training is $250.00 if registered by July 11, 2008 After July 11, 2008, $325.00

All campers will receive a trophy.
Lunch & snacks will be provided
Fun games with prizes.

Start time 9:00 AM early drop off and late pickup available.

GET IN THE GAME CHESS CHALLENGE

(BIRMINGHAM, Al)-Orrin "Coach" Hudson, award-winning strategist and motivational speaker who broke racial barriers in Birmingham, Alabama by becoming the first African American to defeat the reigning Alabama State Chess Champion two consecutive years, has gained national recognition for his innovative program, Be Someone, Inc.(www.besomeone.org) Hudson, who was just featured nationally on CBS Early Show, Good Morning America and People magazine for coaching at-risk kids to beat the odds and win 3 straight citywide chess championship and one statewide chess championship . Using the time tested success strategies chess offers; Hudson has incorporated these tools into his highly successful youth classes, having taught more than 20,000 students how to win at chess, and at the game of life. Be Someone students, at risk teens; have faced off with college students, many of whom were experienced chess players. This free event is open to children of all ages come out get in the game and challenge Orrin "Coach" Hudson to a friendly game of chess and see why CNN call him the pier piper of positivity.

Now expanding this concept to a national level, Hudson has launched a national campaign while introducing his newest book “One Move at a Time”. A comprehensive guide on how to play chess, it is also a meaty read filled with success strategies and how-to tips from one of America’s most prominent motivational speakers. Hudson Continues to reach out to at-risk youth in Birmingham, Atlanta and across the United States.

“These young people will one day be our country’s leaders. It is up to us to teach them the secrets of success now, to enable them to live fuller and richer lives. The Greatest crime in the world is the failure to develop one’s potential. When you do what you do best, you are helping not only yourself, but the world.” Orrin C. Hudson

When :Sunday June 15, 2008 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Where : Courtyard Marriott 4300 Colonnade Parkway Birmingham, AL 35243 meeting Room A phone 205-967-4466

Why: Helping kids be the champion they were born to be..Be Someone!

What: GET IN THE GAME CHESS CHALLENGE

Be Someone has been featured on television and radio programs as well as in a variety of print media, and has received numerous awards, including an Everyday Hero Award, NAACP Award for Community Service, Martin Luther King, Jr., Community Service Award, and TBS Superstation Pathfinders for Education Award (see links below).
. CBS Early Show http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ku0wKZemis
. Time Magazine for kids http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/teachers/wr/article/0,27972,1720921,00.html
. People Magazine http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20170369,00.html
• Good Morning America: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRK45lrLsR4
• CNN: http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/education/2006/09/10/intvw.chess.teacher.cnn
• CTV: http://www.current.tv/watch/1135845
• USA Today: http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2004-06-15-chess-teach_x.htm
• NBC: http://www.11alive.com/video/player.aspx?aid=75871&bw
• TBS: http://www.eventstreams.com/besomeone/010tvs/
• Chess Life: http://main.uschess.org/content/view/7862/131/


With gratitude and love,

Orrin Hudson

Orrin Hudson will conduct his first ever 5-day summer camp.June 9-13, 2008
Redan Elementary School
1914 S. Stone Mountain-Lithonia Road
Redan, GA 30074
(678) 526-0292



Investment for the 5-day training is $250.00 if registered by June 2, 2008 After June 3, 2008, $325.00

All campers will receive a trophy.
Lunch & snacks will be provided
Fun games with prizes.

Start time 9:00 AM early drop off and late pickup available.