1st Annual Nassau Sunshine Fund Chess Tournament

The town of Nassau has a Sunshine Fund which provides emergency no-interest loans designed to assist families experiencing sudden financial crisis. We are sponsoring the following chess tournament as a fundraiser: Who: Nassau Sunshine Fund

What: 2010 Chess Tournament

When: Saturday, Feb 27th

Where: Grace United Methodist Church

42 Church St (Rte. 20)

Nassau, NY 12123

Why: Tournament organizers hope to raise

money to assist families in need (EF $5.00)

This will be a three-round Swiss System tournament.  All play three games.

(Note: This tournament is non-rated. Membership in the USCF is not required. )

Registration will be held from 9-10 AM. There will be an entry fee of $5.00 per person (for fundraising.)

All participants will receive ribbons. In addition, there will also be trophies for First Place in three age categories: 5-10, 11-15 and 16-adult

Refreshments and food will be available on the premises.

We are very excited about this tournament and hope to make it an annual event if this year is successful.

Contact Carol Siver at 766-2754 or Lydia Davis at 794-0450 for further information.