Drivers needed!Looking for a way

to help out and make a little extra money? We are looking for two people to pick up our after-school students at local schools.

The hours are 2-4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Please contact Mrs. Kim at 289-0201 or woodruff@greenvilletkd.com if you are interested.

New schedule starting soon

The new schedule will begin on Tuesday, Nov. 1, with a modi-fied schedule set for Oct. 31 (see below). Pick up your copy of the new schedule at either school location.

Class schedule for Monday, Oct. 31: 3:30-4:20 p.m. kids’ class (Little Tigers to green stripe) 4:20-5:10 p.m. kids’ class (green to black belt) 5:10-6 p.m. family class (all belts) 6-6:50 p.m. adult class (all belts)

World Class NewsThe monthly publication of Master Kim’s World Class Tae Kwon Do

October 2011—Volume 8, Issue 5

Champion spirit prevails at tournament

Thank you and congratulations to all of the competitors, staff, masters, families, and volunteers who made our ninth annual

tournament an overwhelming success. With almost 400 competitors from every age

and belt level, Oct. 1 was an exciting day with great sportsmanship and competition.

Congratulations to our forms grand cham-pions, Cameron Tsai and Eric Spears. We are so proud of all of our competitors!

Thank you to our corporate sponsors, Boost Mobile, Chin Chin restaurant, Sr. Salsa, and BIG Adtronic USA.

It is important to Master Kim’s World Class Tae Kwon Do that we make a positive impact in our community. That is why we were honored to donate a portion of our tournament proceeds, $1,000, to the Pelham-Batesville Fire Depart-ment. We recognize the crucial job that first

1621 hoursSummer readers club winners announced

Woodruff Road1. Lindsay Ward – 165 hours2. Andrew Kim – 151.53. Erin Bell Nelson – 1494. Aiden Miller – 1405. Michael Thomas – 1066. Luka Kim – 457. Grace Lookadoo – 44 8. Bryce Robinson – 409. James Robinson – 4010. Alexis Price – 39.5

11. Anastasia Belliard – 36 12. Jack Nelson – 35 13. Chloe Thompson – 33 14. Max Babineau – 27 15. Sam Lookadoo – 26.5 16. Seamus Farrell – 2617. Scott Bousquet – 26 18. Jacob Hazel – 2619. Mollie Kim – 2520. Jeb Bohn – 24.33 21. Celeste Bohn – 23.7522. Ezra Harrison – 22

23. Elisha Harrison – 21 24. Rachel Van Hook – 21 25. Kit Wardlaw – 2026. Joey Wintz – 20 27. Kavya Patchipulusu – 18.528. Arushi Gupta – 17 29. Deontae Anderson – 9 30. Mason Price – 6.5 31. Tori McGowan – 632. Ahad Shah – 6 33. Gabby Belliard – 4.25

Greer1. Hannah Suber – 58 hours2. Kendall Harvey – 43.18 3. Abby Thompson – 28 4. Reid Vaughn – 28 5. Natalie Thompson – 266. Dylan Harvey – 24.13 7. Victoria Bass – 20

The 2011 summer readers club was a great success! Participants read a total of 1,621 hours in the 68 days of the competition.

The number of hours in 68 days is 1,632, a mere 11 hours more than the total reading hours logged. If our readers had been taking turns, it is

as if they completed a 68-day reading relay! Way to go, readers!

The top two readers from each location re-ceived Barnes & Noble gift cards ($50 first place, $25 second place), and every participant earned a free t-shirt. Congratulations!

NeWs Briefs

Jason Cooley of the Pelham-Batesville Fire Department receives a check from Master Kim.

responders perform, and we thank them for their service.

What an exciting day for Master Kim’s World Class Tae Kwon Do!

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Have you overheard people talking about “TWC” and wondered what this is? Team World Class is our elite Tae Kwon Do sparring team.

The team includes both junior and adult athletes who compete at state, national and international events. Many of our members have won state championships and several qualified to compete in the Junior Olym-pics this summer.

Watch or attend a Saturday sparring class to learn more about our team. Go, TWC!

Play It Forward earns donations easilyAs most of you know, TWC trains through-

out the year and travels frequently to national and international competitions.

We have many talented members who rank among the best in the nation, including some who remain Olympic hopefuls. Tournament fees

and travel expenses can at times be cost prohibi-tive. In order to assist our world-class athletes, we perform various fundraisers throughout the year.

But now there is an opportunity to help TWC at no cost to our students or families!

Dick’s Sporting Goods has established a program called Play It Forward. The program is similar to the Bi-Lo and Publix programs for local schools. When making a purchase, you scan your Dick’s Scorecard, and Dick’s will make a cash donation to TWC equal to 2 percent of eligible purchases (through December 31, 2011). The program is free, and individuals earn reward points as usual, as well as 200 bonus points when linking a team to their card.

Simply visit a local Dick’s store or go online to sign up for a Scorecard. Then go online to visit www.MyDicksSportingGoods.com/PlayItForward and link your card to TWC.

Contact Sarah Everman at 373-9625 with any questions.

twc: What does it mean? How can we help?

The Upstate South Carolina Tae Kwon Do Olympic Hopeful Athlete Support Corporation, referred to as TKD Corp., was created in May 2002. It is a nonprofit organization founded by instructors, students, and families actively involved in Tae Kwon Do centers in Greenville.

TKD Corp. directly supports our elite spar-ring team, TWC. Donations cover the cost of specialty training equipment, sparring equip-ment, tournament fees, and travel expenses to national and international competitions. The goal of TKD Corp. is to support Tae Kwon Do Olympic-hopeful athletes in reaching their com-petition goals.

The corporation has 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status from the IRS. All contributions are tax deductible.

Throughout the year, TKD Corp. offers differ-ent opportunities to raise funds from individuals. Business sponsorships are also available.

ESPN offers fundraising opportunityCable sports network ESPN recognizes the

value of organized sports, as well as the difficulty

that teams face in raising necessary funds. To assist teams in reaching their fundraising goals, ESPN Coaches Fundraising was started.

Athletes sell two-year subscriptions to ESPN The Magazine at special, reduced rates, keeping 75 percent of the profits for their team. There is no risk or costs to teams, yet a great potential for profit.

How can you help? Purchase a two-year-subscription to ESPN The Magazine for $40; $30 will go directly to TKD Corp. (which supports TWC). You receive over 80 percent off the news-stand price, plus two years of full access to ESPN Insider online.

Consider purchasing a subscription for yourself or as a gift. Share this information with family, friends or neighbors.

Magazines are available for you to preview.Please contact Mrs. Kim or Sarah Everman

(severman9625@charter.net) if you would like more information about TKD Corp. or the magazine offer.

Thank you for your support of these talented athletes!

Nonprofit TKD Corp. supports TWC

We want you to keep in touch! “Like” our page on Facebook. Read the news-letter. Visit our web page at www.greenvilletkd.com.

Woodruff Road location1618 Woodruff RoadGreenville SC 29607(864) 289-0201

Greer location107 Regency Commons Dr.Greer SC 29650(864) 552-1256

contact us

Oct. 29—Team T mainte-nance test, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Greer school29—Halloween carnival, 2-5 p.m. Woodruff RoadNov. 12—Team T 5-hour class, time TBA24-26—school closed, Happy Thanksgiving!30—belt testing, no regular classes