June 2006 Newsletter

THE SEVEN HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE

Stephen Covey wrote a popular book which outlines seven attributes that are critical for success. The seventh habit 'Sharpening the Saw' sustains the other six. This powerful idea can best be described by Covey's word-picture:

Suppose you were to come upon someone in the woods working feverishly to saw down a tree. "What are you doing?" you ask. "Can't you see?" comes the impatient reply. "I'm sawing down this tree." "You look exhausted!" you exclaim. "How long have you been at it?" "More than five hours," he returns, "and I'm beat! This is hard work." "Well why don't you take a break for a few minutes and sharpen that saw?" you inquire. "I'm sure it would go a lot faster." "I don't have time to sharpen the saw," the man says emphatically. "I'm too busy sawing!"

This idea relates to many people. We work very hard and doing little. We think about ourselves and not the task at hand or what commitments we have made to ourselves and others. Often we should take the minute to evaluate our situation in life, work, school or karate. In doing so we may see that if we fix something our task or obligation will be made easier to handle. With advancement at work or in the dojo there is a responsibility that must be accepted before further growth may be achieved. If one does not accept the challenge to grow and improve more is lost than the chance at further promotions - - - we may not continue to grow as individuals.

SO - - take time to sharpen that saw!

ON JUNE 3rd, 10th & 25 KYOSHI HUGHES WILL BE RIDING IN “TOUR DE CURE” DIABETES METRIC CENTURY FUND RAISERS . . . AND HE IS ALSO RIDING IN 5 OTHER CENTURY CHARITY BICYCLE RIDES THIS SUMMER. YOUR SUPPORT AND TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATIONS WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO THE AMERICAN DIABETES SOCIETY.

CAMP TRAINING DATES: Saturday, July 22, 2006 - - Karate Overnight - Friday, August 25 & Saturday, August 26, 2006. More information will follow. Mark your calendars.

Please stay consistent with your training during the summer months. If you will be on vacation, let us know and you may make up missed classes.
THERE WILL BE A CAR WASH IN THE DOJO PARKING LOT ON SATURDAY, JUNE 17TH FROM 9 A.M. TO 1 P.M. TO HELP RAISE MONEY FOR THE 2007 WORLD KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS. WE NEED HELP WASHING CARS AND HAVING FUN THAT DAY. SEE KYOSHI TO SIGN UP AND TELL YOUR FRIENDS!

WE STILL HAVE A FEW FIRST AID KITS AND MAMA’S CERTIFICATES TO SELL TO HELP RAISE FUNDS FOR THE 2007 EVENT AND HELP OUR STUDENTS RAISE MONEY FOR THEIR ENTRY FEES TO THAT EVENT. A PORTION OF SALES AND PARTICIPATION IN EVENTS WILL GO INTO EACH STUDENT’S FUND TOWARD ENTRY FEES.

THE TEAM COMPETITION TRAINING SESSIONS BEGIN THE THIRD FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH 7:00 P.M. TO 8:30. THERE WILL STILL BE JUNIOR PURPLE AND BROWN BELT TRAINING STARTING AT 6:00 P.M. AND BLACK BELT TRAINING AS USUAL. THE COST FOR THE SESSIONS IS $5.00. AS REQUESTED PURPLE & BROWN BELTS AND STUDENTS WISHING TO BE ON THE 2007 TRAINING TEAM MUST SIGN UP.

ALL STUDENTS MAY COMPETE IN THE CHAMPIONSHIPS EVEN IF THEY ARE NOT ON THE TEAM - - BUT THIS IS A WAY TO BEGIN TO BECOME MORE PREPARED FOR TOURNAMENT EVENTS. THIS EVENT MAY NOT BE IN OUR AREA AGAIN, OR BE HOSTED BY OUR DOJO - - WHICH IS KNOWN FOR ORGANIZING AND RUNNING FIRST RATE EVENTS. SO, EACH STUDENT AND FAMILY SHOULD PLAN TO BE AT THE EVENT. ROOMS MAY BE REGISTERED THROUGH OUR DOJO WEBSITE - www.Isshin-ryu.com

PLAN TO BE A PART OF THE EVENT - HELPING OR COMPETING ! ! ! THE SCHEDULE IS:

WE NEED EVERYONE’S HELP SO THE EVENT WILL BE AS BIG A SUCCESS AS THE 1999 EVENT !

Thursday: June 28, 2007
11:30 A.M - 5:00 P.M. - - TENTATIVE BENEFIT GOLF TOURNAMENT
1:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. - - Area to pick up pre-registration materials - Forrestal Foyer
7:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. - - Weapon’s Seminar for Brown & Black Belts in the Forrestal Ballroom - with Master Duessel, 9th Dan or Master Shimabuku
8:30 P.M. - ? - - Meeting of Black Belts with Master Shimabuku and Master Duessel - - Talk about things for the good of Isshin-ryu Karate, Things that are good for our dojo growth, Talk with people you know and people you don=t know . . . Nassau Room
Gathering for kyu ranks - by pool - - Black belts will join this gathering after the meeting with the Masters

Friday: June 29, 2007
TENTATIVE TRIP TO ATLANTIC CITY FOR THOSE NOT ATTENDING SEMINARS – RETURNING TO THE WESTIN BY 6 P.M.
9:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. - Vendors in Forrestal Foyer
10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. - Area to pick up pre-registration materials and preliminary sign ups for Black Belt Judges- Forrestal Foyer
11:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. - Open KATA training time in Forrestal Ballroom
1:15 P.M. - 3:15 P.M. - Brown Belt and Black Belt Seminar with Master Shimabuku in Forrestal Ballroom
3:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M. - All ranks Seminar with Master Shimabuku in Forrestal Ballroom
6:30 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. - Dinner in Forrestal Ballroom
10:00 P.M. - Gathering in Pool area and then Forrestal Room after dinner cleanup - Disc Jockey

Saturday - June 30, 2007
6:30 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. - - Breakfast in the AFresh@ Restaurant and overflow seating in the Nassau Room
Ample staff will be on hand to help you make it to the tournament on time - - but arrive in a timely
manner to help them help us.
8:15 A. M. - 8:45 A.M. - - Black Belt rules meeting Nassau Meeting Room
8:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M. - - Vendors in Forrestal Foyer
8:45 A.M. Formal introductions - Presentation of the Colors - National Anthem - Tournament Begins - Forrestal
8:00 P.M. - 1:00 A.M. - - Post Party in Forrestal Room & Pool area - Disc Jockey
 

DATES FOR FUTURE PARENT AND FRIEND TOURNAMENT PLANNING COMMITTEE ARE:
FRIDAY, JUNE 16TH AT 7:00 PM
SATURDAY, JULY 29TH AT 1:30 P.M.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 18TH AT 7:00 P.M.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23RD AT 1:30 P.M.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20TH AT 7:00 P.M.

Some people did not order jackets in our last order. If you want a jacket, please let me know ASAP. I will be placing an order by June 8th. Adult jackets are $45.00 and Children’s jackets are $30.00.