Be Someone is opening their doors to the community May 5, 1 – 4 p.m. to better explain the program that has literally changed young lives since the former Alabama State Trooper made the decision in 2001 to dedicate the remainder of his life to offering a helping hand.  Hudson himself was an at-risk young person who saw his life turn around because of a teacher who taught him to play chess.  “It’s payback time now,” stressed Hudson.

The open house will not only serve to inform the community but there will be exciting entertainment with a message.  Lil Jimmy “The New Millennium Fat Albert” will  address bullying and violence through his program “You’re a Bully”. Lil Jimmy is a 12-year-old character created to be a positive voice so today’s youth can make right choices.  Arthur Reed, International Gospel Recording Artist will perform one of his hit songs.” I can’t stop praising his name,”

And James Lawrence “The Piano Man” will also will be performing.

Hudson’s organization is dedicated to teaching life lessons primarily to young African Americans, many of whom are at risk of violence in their lives or making poor choices that will not allow them to reach their full potential.  Hudson explains that Be Someone “is all about bridging the gap between ignorance and knowledge.  We teach ‘Think it out, don’t shoot it out!’”  How does he do this?  He uses the game of chess to teach that every move you make has a consequence and that you must think before acting.

Be Someone has an impressive track record.  Aaron Porter is just one of many success stories.  When the 17-year-old first connected with Hudson and Be Someone, Hudson recognized him right away as a youngster at risk for failing to achieve his full potential.  In fact, Aaron was in trouble and in the court system when he was given a second chance by a judge to get his life together. He could very well have been Hudson several years ago.  Aaron, through Be Someone, found his second chance behind a chess board.  He began to clearly see something that before was not in his thought process – underlying principle of understanding every choice carries with it a consequence.  Now, thanks to Hudson’s vision, Aaron and many other disadvantaged, underprivileged children just like him, have a better chance at success.

Aaron’s mother Debora is quick to explain she owes Hudson and Be Someone a big debt even though he never looks for pats on the back, “That is not his motivation.”  “I’m amazed at the turn around in my son after learning a game I would have never thought to offer him.  Orrin cares for every child who is fortunate enough to sit down at his training tables.”  Aaron has not only turned his life around but has become an accomplished chess player and thinker.

A few years ago Be Someone acquired a new training center in Stone Mountain.  “This was a dream come true,” explained Hudson. The 2,000 square foot facility contains two administrative offices and training space to support up to 50 students. The number of young people Hudson and his team can reach was more than doubled overnight.  “I want the community to see what we are offering.  We aren’t playing games here, we are saving young lives!”

Hudson and his team plan an afternoon of information and fun.  “My invitation is for anyone and everyone to come out to see first-hand what we do and meet some of our students who can tell visitors what this program has done for them,” Hudson explained.  “We will also be playing some chess!”

More information is available about the non-profit organization which is located at 949 Stephenson Road Stone Mountain by visiting www.besomeone.org.

Details:

Who: Orrin Checkmate Hudson, Be Someone, www.besomeone.org

What: 10th Annual Be Someone Day: Trayvon Martin

When: May 5, 1pm – 4pm.

Where: Be Someone Inc., 949 Stephenson Rd., Stone Mountain GA 30087

Why:

How to participate:

About Be Someone

Founded in 2001, Be Someone is a non-profit crime prevention program aimed at the youth of America. Be Someone teaches self-esteem, responsibility and analytical thinking skills to at-risk youth through numerous tools, including the game of chess. Be Someone also offers inspirational programs for corporations and parents, designed to foster teamwork and encourage participation in the lives of children. If you are interested in donating, volunteering or learning more about Be Someone, please visit www.besomeone.org.

CNN Video: http://tinyurl.com/4b9ckm6

For more information, please contact:

Kim Rice
Be Someone, Inc.
(770) 465-6445
info@besomeone.org

Orrin “Checkmate” Hudson here…

I wanted to bring to your attention a new event that I will be putting on Saturday, September 17, and Sunday, September 18.2011 at the For Sisters Only booth in the Georgia World Congress Center during the hours of 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
both days. The details of the event are spelled out below:

Game On! Be Someone Founder Takes On All Comers at Georgia World Congress Center FSO.

V- 103 20th Annual F.S.O. Family Fun Event

WHO:
Orrin Hudson, founder of Be Someone, to Face 20 Chess Opponents Simultaneously

WHEN:
Saturday, September 17, and Sunday, September 18.2011
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

WHERE:
For Sisters Only
Georgia World Congress Center
The Kid Zone, Building C near Northside Drive, Exhibit Hall C1-C3
285 Andrew Young International Boulevard
Atlanta, GA 30313

WHAT:
Be Someone, a not-for-profit organization that teaches children life lessons through chess, will be hosting two-hour chess training sessions for children at For Sisters Only, an annual family event hosted by V103. Following each session Hudson will simultaneously play chess against 20 children and adults.

WHY:
“This is a fantastic opportunity for Atlanta youth to learn not only chess, but several important life lessons,” said Orrin Hudson, founder of Be Someone. “Be Someone teaches children critical thinking skills through chess, including analytical thinking, using failure as a learning opportunity and that actions have consequences.”

Be Someone was founded by Hudson, a former Alabama State Trooper and author of “One Move at a Time,” to help at-risk youth make better life decisions using a very unusual tool: a chessboard. In 2001, Hudson learned of an incident in which seven New York Wendy’s employees were shot, five of whom died – for a mere $2,400. This tragic incident inspired Hudson to quit his job and use his life savings to found Be Someone.

Now, Hudson travels the country mentoring children to value KASH – Knowledge, Attitude, Skills and Habits – over cash. Since its founding in 2001, Be Someone has touched the lives of over 20,000 students across the country and has had amazing success with increasing grade point averages, classroom participation and attendance through the mantra ‘Heads up, pants up, grades up and never give up.’

By 2017, Be Someone hopes to have made a difference in close to one million students’ lives.

Media Contact:
Janice Davis
(770) 465-6445
info@besomeone.org

Other Information:

Be Someone is an award-wining organization that has been recognized nationally for coaching students to beat the odds , winning state-wide chess championships and three city-wide chess championships. Their goals are to reduce crime and dropout rates among young people. Be Someone uses the game of chess as a teaching tool, showing kids how they can be winners in life if they learn to make smart decisions and then make the right moves. To date Be Someone taught more than 20,000 kids across the country. Their message is “Think it out, don’t shoot it out”, “Push pawns instead of drugs” and “Heads Up, Pants Up, Grades Up, and Never Give Up!” To Invite Orrin Checkmate Hudson to energize your next event visit www.besoneone.org or call 770-465-6445

So come on out and bring your kids…

They might learn something.

Orrin

Well there is just 3 weeks left in our first ever ‘Deluxe Leadership Chess Camp’ — be there so you can make a difference in others in the future!

Register NOW at http://www.besomeone.org

Orrin “Checkmate” Hudson

Well there is just 4 weeks left in our first ever ‘Deluxe Leadership Chess Camp’ — be there so you can make a difference in others in the future!

Register now at http://www.besomeone.org

Orrin

Orrin “Checkmate” Hudson

Orrin Checkmate Hudson two-time World Open Speed Chess Champion and international Speaker will be do his Leadership chess camp June 6-10 and then travel to Dallas June 16-19 to teach 100 students at the Steve Harvey Father Day mentoring Weekend at his ranch. CNN who just featured his ground breaking one two punch leadership workshops caught him in action teaching students to make it okay to fail because it’s no such thing as failure it’s only information, you succeed my learning.

To Be Someone you have to meet someone! My assignment in life is to help our youth be all God created them to be that’s why I created Be Someone, Inc.
Orrin has coached students to win 3 city-wide chess championship and one statewide chess championship his works has been featured nationally on CNN , Good Morning America, CBS Early Morning Show, People Magazine, USA Today , Sports Illustrated For Kids, Time Magazine for Kids and Black Enterprise Magazine. To register your child for June6-10 Leadership chess camp go to www.besomeone.org or call 678-526-0292 Early bird rate end soon and seats are limited and you can register online or by phone.

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