Strategic Leadership Chess Camp at The New Arabia Mountain High School

The Browns Mill Road entrance will be closed to the public until roadwork is complete. For safety measures please enter the school campus from the South Goddard Road entrance (Murphey Candler Elementary School). Address is 6775 South Goddard Road Lithonia ,GA.30038

Traveling east on Browns Mill Road turn left onto Klondike; from Klondike turn left onto South Goddard; proceed to the end of the street and turn left continue through the gates and down the drive onto Arabia Mountain High School's Campus.



BE SOMEONE TO TEACH CHILDREN TO MAKE THE RIGHT MOVE AT STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP CHESS CAMP

Designed for Children ages 6- through 22-years-old, Participants Will Learn Decision Making Skills Through the Game of Chess

ATLANTA – July, 2009 – Be Someone, an Atlanta-based non-profit crime prevention program with national reach, is bringing a unique day camp experience to metro Atlanta youth. The organization’s Strategic Leadership Camp is designed to empower young people to take charge of their lives and make every move count. The camp costs $197 and will be held July 20-24at Arabia Mountain High School. Early drop-off and late pickup are available.

“Attending summer camp is a great way for parents to ensure their children use the summer to continue learning during a break from school. This camp will teach children courage, self-esteem and the skills needed to make the many difficult decisions that face them in life,” said Hudson. “Through chess, I’m able to teach children to push pawns instead of drugs and help them make the moves that will improve their future.”

Orrin “Checkmate” Hudson, founder of Be Someone, is on a cross-country mission to help at-risk youth make better life decisions using a very unusual tool: a chessboard. In 2001, Hudson learned of an incident in which seven Wendy’s employees were shot, five of whom died – for a mere $2,400. It was this tragic incident that inspired Hudson to quit his job and use his life savings to found Be Someone, a not-for-profit organization designed to raise self-esteem while teaching responsibility and analytical thinking skills to at-risk children.

Now, Hudson travels the country mentoring children to value KASH – Knowledge, Attitude, Skills and Habits – over cash. Since its founding in 2001, Be Someone has touched the lives of over 20,000 students across the country and has had amazing success with increasing grade point averages, classroom participation and attendance through the mantra ‘Heads up, pants up, grades up and never give up.’

Hudson hopes the success of Be Someone will inspire others to volunteer their time and money to this important cause. "When good people fail to act, evil prevails," said Hudson. "Investing in the youth of today is one of the best ways I’ve found to ensure a better tomorrow."

By 2015, Be Someone hopes to have made a difference in close to one million students’ lives. If you are interested in donating, volunteering or learning more about Be Someone, please visit www.besomeone.org.





About Be Someone
Founded in 2001, Be Someone is a non-profit crime prevention program aimed at the youth of America. Be Someone teaches self-esteem, responsibility and analytical thinking skills to at-risk youth through numerous tools, including the game of chess. Be Someone also offers inspirational programs for corporations and parents, designed to foster teamwork and encourage participation in the lives of children. If you are interested in donating, volunteering or learning more about Be Someone, please visit http://www.besomeone.org.

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Check out Atlanta CBS Better Morning July 7, 2009

Orrin Checkmate Hudson and a few kids talk about chess . life and a whole lot more.

Orrin Checkmate Hudson will be the keynote speaker for Arabia Mountain High School Parent Orientation

9th Grade, Monday July 6th, 7:00 p.m.

10th Grade, Tuesday, July 7th, 7:00 p.m.

11th Grade, Wednesday, July 8th, 7:00 p.m.

Magnet, Thursday, July 9th, 7:00 p.m.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:



Orrin “Checkmate” Hudson to Compete in World Open Chess Tournament

Hudson ends a 10-year hiatus to match wits with the world’s best players

Philadelphia, PA - June 30, 2009 -- Orrin Hudson, two-time winner of the Birmingham City Chess Championship, will come out of retirement to compete in the 37th World Open chess tournament in Philadelphia, taking place July 1-5. The tournament will take place at the Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel, located at 17th and Race Street, with Hudson’s first match taking place at 11:00 a.m. on July 3.

Must See: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLFENGymr34
CBS Early Morning Show: http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/05/12/earlyshow/series/main4087382.shtml
People Magazine: http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20171288,00.html
CNN: http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/education/2006/09/10/intvw.chess.teacher.cnn
CTV: http://www.current.tv/watch/1135845
USA Today: http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2004-06-15-chess-teach_x.htm










Picture Caption: Orrin Hudson is an award winning speaker who has inspired many to "make the right move". Click to enlarge.


Hudson retired from competitive chess 10-years ago in order to found Be Someone, a non-profit crime prevention program that uses chess to teach children analytical thinking skills.

“I’ve devoted the last 10 years of my life to teaching children to push pawns, not drugs,” said Hudson. “With the support of Brenda and Bill Goichberg from the Continental Chess Association, I’ve decided to get in the game and once again compete in the World Open.”

The World Open brings together champions from across the globe to compete for $250,000 in prize money. Players compete in nine sections based on their current rating. Hudson, whose rating is 1690, will be competing in the under 1800 section.

Hudson turned his focus from competitive chess to using the game as an educational tool after he learned of an incident in which seven Wendy’s employees were shot, five of whom died – for a mere $2,400. It was this tragic incident that inspired Hudson to quit his job and use his life savings to found Be Someone, a not-for-profit organization designed to raise self-esteem while teaching responsibility and analytical thinking skills to at-risk children.

Now, Hudson travels the country mentoring children to value KASH – Knowledge, Attitude, Skills and Habits – over cash. Since its founding in 2001, Be Someone has touched the lives of over 20,000 students across the country.

For more information on Orrin Hudson and Be Someone, please visit: www.besomeone.org. Continental Chess has organized chess tournaments in America, including the World Open, for more than 40 years. For more information, please visit: www.chesstour.com.

About Be Someone

Founded in 2001, Be Someone is a non-profit crime prevention program aimed at the youth of America. Be Someone teaches self-esteem, responsibility and analytical thinking skills to at-risk youth through numerous tools, including the game of chess. Be Someone also offers inspirational programs for corporations and parents, designed to foster teamwork and encourage participation in the lives of children. If you are interested in donating, volunteering or learning more about Be Someone, please visit http://www.besomeone.org.


Orrin "Checkmate" Hudson, Master Motivator

"Uplifting and Inspiring Everyone I Meet , Everywhere I Go"

Must see video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLFENGymr34

orrin@besomeone.org
http://www.besomeone.org

Editorial Note:

Hudson will be in the Philadelphia area from July 1 – July 6. As an experienced national broadcast media guest, he is available for interviews during this time.

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