Lisa & Vic Johnson sponsored a fund raisers for Be Someone in Dallas Texas details to follow.
I will say this of all the motivational speakers I have met, Vic Johnson is the real deal - he walks the talk.
The United States Chess Federation (USCF), founded in 1939, serves as the governing body for chess in the United States and is now headquartered in Crossville, Tennessee. USCF is devoted to extending the role of chess in American society. It promotes the study and knowledge of the game of chess, for its own sake as an art and enjoyment, and as a means for the improvement of society. The USCF is a not-for-profit membership organization with over 80,000 members.
For additional information on the USCF see: http://www.uschess.org
or call our toll free number: 1-800-903-USCF (8723)
Be Someone, Inc. and Chesspark.com are excited to announce a partnership to develop an online chess community customized for at-risk children. Orrin Hudson will amplify his award winning "Be Someone" program with Chesspark.com 's technology to provide his students with a safe and positive environment for games, lessons, team play and tournaments.