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Chess Without Borders
Yury Shulman's Chess Without Borders Non-Profit Organization
Yury Shulman’s Chess Without Borders is a unique 501(c) (3) non-profit organization, which was formed 3 years ago. The mission of the program is to promote education through combining learning chess with service and philanthropy. The program consists of weekly chess lessons after school taught by GM Shulman and his staff during the school year. The students are engaged in the study of chess and the rich history behind the game. Each week students do a 5 minute presentation on a world champion learning public speaking skills.
The organization is unique because a 9-year-old student named Rishi Sethi originally created the program because he wanted more of his friends to play chess. Within a few years, thousands of children were playing chess through the program, as it expanded to nearby suburbs and schools. Chess Without Borders became so popular that it was adopted by the 2008 US Chess Champion Grandmaster Yury Shulman, who was inspired by the program’s mission of service and philanthropy.
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Larry LaRoseAugust 25th, 2009
Great idea!
John PanekAugust 25th, 2009
Everyone has a great phrase or has been in conversations where someone says "You should trademark that!" or "That would make a great t-shirt!" Coin That Phrase brings commerce, fun and function to social media and will evolve as the medium grows and traditional advertising continues to die.
sharon millerAugust 25th, 2009
fantastic idea! good luck ctp.
Saeb AhsanAugust 25th, 2009
Awesome.
Ben HallAugust 25th, 2009
Great company. I've ordered shirts already.
RobertAugust 25th, 2009
Cool site! I shall return
Denise WilerAugust 25th, 2009
Great Idea, great site! I have coined many phrases and plan on coining many more. I've also purchased a number of items.
Jerry BurkmanAugust 25th, 2009
Fun idea, good luck.
michal nathansonAugust 25th, 2009
if you have always coveted a t-shirt or mug with that special phrase you like, this is the place---and you can affortd it!!
tyronne culpepperAugust 25th, 2009
simple yet great idea... good luck guys
matt edelsteinAugust 26th, 2009
What a novel concept!
caseyAugust 26th, 2009
This started as a great concept and is now a great company!
BRIAN RUSSELLAugust 26th, 2009
Makes a lot more sense than buying a star or an acre of the moon. I am looking forward to the holidays to give my love ones a gift that is truly from my heart.
Michelle DamicoAugust 26th, 2009
This is a great idea to build a social community of people who love words. It's also a great idea for transacting e-Commerce. Glad to see how CoinThatPhrase.com is using social media to build a business. I love the creativity behind this business!
Michael KupferAugust 26th, 2009
Great concept. Great leadership.
Gary ManginoAugust 26th, 2009
Great idea, I'll be back
Reggie WootenAugust 26th, 2009
Great job, CTP! I remember when this was just a concept. It's nice to see it materialize into a great service!
harvey kupferAugust 26th, 2009
Nice idea. Has huge marketing and social potential.
Best of luck guys.
Jeff BelmontiAugust 26th, 2009
Simple idea, and a really unique way of solving a problem. Now when I say "There should be a t-shirt that says..." I know where to go! Good luck and congratulations.
marcia donigerAugust 26th, 2009
Now family and friend sayings and "words of wisdom" can be share with lots of people! Great idea. Everyone can relate to these phrases!
karen rossAugust 26th, 2009
just coin it!
jimAugust 26th, 2009
Has anyone registered the phrase: "Now why didn't I think of that?" as it applies to your concept? Kidding aside, brilliant ideas have a way of being both simple and empowering. CTP meets that criteria. Congratulations.
ginger perowskyAugust 26th, 2009
what a hoot!!! brilliant!! better than having a star named
after you.
ginger perowskyAugust 26th, 2009
what a hoot!! brilliant! better than having a star named
after you.
Steven GoodmanAugust 26th, 2009
The world is changing and so are traditional was to monetize intellectual property.. Here at CTP for a very nominal fee you can seize ownership of all your thoughts and ideas..
kudos
EashtovAugust 26th, 2009
"Change alone is unchanging"
Heraclitis circa 465-535 BC
"We own nothing; when the game is over it all goes back in the box."
Pastor/Dr. John Ortberg
I'd wish you good luck but I'm reminded of the immortal words of professional wrestler Handsome Johnny V., who was quoting Seneca (4BC-65 AD) when he said, "luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity."
Blessings,
Brother JorWynn
BrianAugust 26th, 2009
Great idea.....Now to think of something clever to coin.
Robert MacNeillAugust 26th, 2009
Awesome! Love the idea, love that it's based in the best city on Earth.
LO Kin-sang, EdmundAugust 26th, 2009
Great idea to make a unique gift for the special dates.
marcia bradleyAugust 27th, 2009
Coin that phrase gives us all the chance to extend our personal 15 minutes of fame - I love it!
Nick SheltonAugust 27th, 2009
Great work, guys!
Sarah M.August 27th, 2009
Fantastic idea! Terrific way to combine creativity, merchandising, and social media--definitely a few steps ahead of the curve!
daniel dragosteAugust 27th, 2009
good ideea! we love it!
ioana dragosteAugust 27th, 2009
can' t wait for foreign characters!
donna ruggirelloAugust 28th, 2009
LOVE THIS!!!!! People often tell me how funny I am, I don't quite see it myself, however they insist. I guess it just comes naturally. I am a stay at home mom always wondering how I could generate more income, this may be a starting point!
Jeannine SalmAugust 28th, 2009
Great idea!!!!!
ELIZABETH HOYTAugust 28th, 2009
This is great fun!! So many comments on my shirts from everyone I meet!
Amy WindlerAugust 29th, 2009
Laughter, knowledge, and linguists unite. What a great idea. I love to see what comes from the human spirit to the front of a tee-shirt! This site is a great conversation starting must have! Very great idea!
Karen RussellAugust 30th, 2009
I'm already thinking about Christmas presents!
Patrick HANLONAugust 31st, 2009
All of us have favorite phrases which we need to immortalize! Great Idea and so easy to use
David HainlineAugust 31st, 2009
Fantastic idea - wish I had thought of it!
Laurie RussellAugust 31st, 2009
A great way to immortalize your favorite sayings - the product line makes great conversation starters too!
Chris DetloffAugust 31st, 2009
Great way to leverage social media in today's business world! Lots' of fun too......:)
Pete ESeptember 1st, 2009
Now I have found a great way to share all the terrific comments and phrases that I come up with everyday! Very cool...two thumbs up!
chris EckSeptember 1st, 2009
Great idea!
Jacki KimelSeptember 3rd, 2009
Very clever idea!! Good luck!
Ira SatyrSeptember 3rd, 2009
Good Concept
Ira PruzanSeptember 3rd, 2009
Great concept...well executed...and lots of fun!
Jim and Sue StelterSeptember 3rd, 2009
Our family will have a wonderful time with this! Can't wait to get started!
RosaSeptember 3rd, 2009
Innovative, clever and unique idea.
BeauSeptember 9th, 2009
Love it! Can't wait to think of something great to coin.... its about time people had t-shirts with something more unique than "Abercrombie" written on them!
elyceSeptember 11th, 2009
Love it! boy! xan I think of some phrases! I am just wondering if it is politically correct in thos BS world we live in
Wendy JoslinSeptember 11th, 2009
What an awesome idea..good luck CTP.....
Colleen FaheySeptember 11th, 2009
I first heard about this on a podcast, http://northandclark.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2009-09-06T15%3A16%3A00-07%3A00&max-results=3
It took me a while to get the big idea, but it has grown on me. You got my vote!
Tara Hun-DorrisSeptember 11th, 2009
Great idea! Best of luck....
Cindy MirkinSeptember 11th, 2009
very inovative!
Cindy MirkinSeptember 11th, 2009
I meant innovative...
Anita HarrisonSeptember 11th, 2009
Good luck
Donna VaughanSeptember 11th, 2009
What a great idea! This concept is so simple and fun! Way to go!!
Katy HanlonSeptember 11th, 2009
Amazing idea..best of luck!!
Lisa DruckerSeptember 24th, 2009
great idea!
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