July 2008 - Happy Fourth of July!

THEME OF THE MONTH - This month we are working on conflict resolution/ Problem Solving. This is a great skill to have as we often have to make difficult decisions or resolve situations. It is important to not over react and make choices without thinking about the possible outcomes.  No one ever wins by fighting.   Always try to talk things out to resolve your issues. The true winner is the one who never fights, but rather finds the win/win situation.

WOMEN’S QUIK FIT - We are pleased to announce that Jonnie Scardigno, Cindy Gray, Linda Chartier and Agnes Hall have accomplished over 50 Quik Fit workouts.  These ladies have lost over 14 pounds and 4 inches. Congratulations on a job well done. 
Our workout program is only $24.95 per month for unlimited visits. .

OPEN HOUSE PARTY - We will be having our 6th anniversary party on August 2.  We will have fun, prizes, games, water slides and bouncers.  This event is open to the public – feel free to invite your friends and family! We will be having a beginning class where they can earn their white belt on that day so be sure to bring a new person! Additionally, we will be hosting a self-defense seminar that is open to the public as well as all of our parents. There is no cost to you but we are asking for a $5 donation with the proceeds going to the Quigley House. The party is potluck. Also, we are asking for parental help to supervise the various kid’s activities, as the instructors will be teaching the classes! Parents must also be there with their children, as this is an outside, unsupervised activity. Also, at the end of the party, we will be doing our annual pie throwing fundraiser for the WTSDA building fund. Please bring a dollar if you would like to throw a pie at one of your instructors, or team leaders! There will also be a demonstration at the party so be sure to attend this spectacular event!!

UPCOMING EVENTS
7/3 – Demo Meeting 7-8:30PM
7/4 – CLOSED FOR JULY 4TH; No Summer Camp OR Karate
July 4th Parade @8:00 First Baptist
7/5 – CLOSED FOR JULY 4TH No Karate classes; Demo at Mid.Library at 2:30
7/7 – Demo Meeting 7-9PM at Middleburg United Methodist
7/9 – Demo Meeting 7-9PM
7/10- No 6:15 or adult classes
7/11-12 – CLOSED FOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP; No Summer Camp or Karate class
7/18 – Leadership Club 6-7PM
7/19 – Splits Club 11:30-12:30PM
7/25 – Master’s Club 6-7PM
 GOLD Meeting 7-8PM
8/2 – Open House Party 12-3PM
 
SUMMER CAMP - We still have space available in our Summer Camp program.  All our students have fun playing games, swimming, learning karate, doing arts and crafts and going on cool field trips. Our camp has many benefits over a normal camp or daycare program. Our ratio’s are usually very low. For example, this past Monday we had a ratio of 3 or 4 kid’s to each adult. This allows us to do special things with the children such as fishing, boating, and teaching them how to swim. Also, our kids have access to bottled water and pure air because we spend the extra money to ensure the comfort of our children.

WORLD SPONSORSHIP - We are asking all of our community members to help send our students to the World Championships.  In return for those who sponsor, they will receive free advertisement in our newsletter as well as on our website.  Sponsorship sheets are available from Joanne Manzi.  Thank you to the following people/ companies who have sponsored our students:

AIR MCCALL AIR CONDITIONING
(904) 288-6110

TOUCHIM & ODOM
(904) 353-6888

SCOTT TOWER SERVICES, INC.
(904) 291-8414

STUDY GROUP - Every Friday Ms. Aurora will hold a study group at 3:30pm.  All students are welcome. Mr. Luis will also teach a 4:15pm class on July 25 to review Pyung Ahn E Dan. Normally, he will have this class the 1st Friday each mo.  All students who know the form are encouraged to take this class.

REFERRAL CONTEST - Thank you for June referrals: AJ Druhan and Cody Kidson.  We still have our adult referral contest where you can win your choice of 3 months free karate or 1 month free AMP (up to $300). – So get your names in now as the contest will end on Aug 6th and we need a minimum of 5 names!  When you refer someone new to join Karate, MMA, Tumbling or AMP, you will receive a $50.00 gift cert. and become a member of our SWAT Team, (providing the person pays a Reg fee and lists your name.)

STUDENT OF THE MONTH - The student of the month is Luis Borges, Jr.  Luis is a junior black belt with us and a member of our leadership team. He is very active in studio functions and always has good behavior. He is very respectful and disciplined.  Congratulations, Luis!

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH - The employee of the month is Louise Vileno. Louise does so much around the Do Jang to keep it running smoothly. She cares so much and always goes the extra mile to help out and get the job done. Thank you Louise for all you do for all of us!

July 4th Parade - Everyone is invited/encouraged to come march or ride with us during the parade this Fri morning at 8:00. We will wear our white pants or uniform or a white or red Middleburg Martial Arts T-shirt. Also, parents or students are needed to walk along side of us and hand out cards and candy if anyone would like to assist.