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2007

January 2007 Yury Shulman introduces a program at Sunny Hill Elementary School sponsored by Rose and Countryside Schools and Harris Bank. $ 1000 donated to launch a chess club at Sunny Hill School. Rotary Club of Leon purchased 2 children’s wheelchairs with money raised from chess matches by Barrington Chess students held in downtown Leon, Mexico last year. ( $ 750 approximate) Chess Coach Program launched for students who have been attending the Yury Shulman School for a year. This will serve to reinforce learning as students teach neighbors and senior citizens in their neighborhoods. Feb 2007 BHS Chess Team is MSL Champion for the 4th year in a row. Lead article in JAMA Cognitive Benefits of Chess: A groundbreaking study completed by Penn State researchers reports that intense cognitive exercises like chess can help Seniors maintain higher levels of cognition and function better in their daily lives. It is the lead article in Neurology Today (www.neurotodayonline.com). Book drive for Pablo Casals Elementary located at 3501 West Potomac Avenue, Chicago, IL 60651. Student Leaders assigned at each school BHS Chess Team students Rishi Sethi takes 1st place individual trophy and Zack Kasiurak takes 8th place at High School State Tournament. Feb 2007 Indykids a National Children’s newspaper invites GM Shulman students to contribute their games and comments for a regular chess column. March 2008 Chess Volunteer trip to Berlin scheduled for spring break at Neukoelln School in East Berlin, which serves underprivileged immigrants and delinquent German boys. The chess group will teach chess daily every morning in the chess club at the school under the direction of James Redfield. April 2007 Chess program honored by Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, which selected Rishi Sethi as the top High School Volunteer for 2007. US News and World Report selected Rishi Sethi as its $10,000 recipient for a scholarship based on his academic work, community service and the chess program. May 2007 GM Shulman competes in the US Championship. Chess students in Barrington watch anxiously as their coach plays in the tournament. Half Price Book Store features a chess photography exhibit with students from Yury Shulman Chess School. The store hears about our book drive and donates 3 boxes of books for Pablo Casals School. June 2007 North Barrington Chess Tournament held. A portion of the proceeds benefit FISH a local non profit in Barrington which helps families in need. ($100) Book Drive visit to Pablo Casals School. 10 students volunteer to deliver books and teach chess with GM Shulman. Kristin Sheyka from Countryside is the speaker at the assembly. Grandmaster Chess Camp held at BHS. A portion of the profits donated to Youth Services in Wasington DC, which is an Alternative School for special needs children. ($100) Chess sets donated to Siem Reap High School in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Curriculum and lessons will be provided through the Rotary Club in Ipoh, Malaysia. September 2007 Chess exhibition held by chess volunteers and GM Shulman at Grove Carnival in Sept. Grant Wagner and other chess students volunteer with GM Shulman.   Chess Photography Exhibit held at Akina’s Restaurant in Elgin. October 2007   PProject Leaders Jack and Joe Schmidt volunteer to raise funds to bring chess to Sudan. Barrington residents visiting Sudan in Feb of 2008 will deliver the chess sets.http://www.neurotodayonline.comshapeimage_1_link_0