ILLINOIS JUDO NEWSLETTER IPPON!!!
May 18,
2006
President:
James
Colgan
VP:
Mary Gail Ford
Secretary:
Dennis Helm
Treasurer:
Irwin Cohen
Editor:
Kei
Narimatsu
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Contents:
Editorial – Jim Colgan announces retirement as President of
Illinois Judo, Inc.
Notice of a Special Meeting
for the purpose of election of a President for Illinois Judo, Inc.
Armetta promoted to 6th Dan
Where is the BABY – Future Judo Champion Trent born May 15th
ILLINOIS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR VETS
USA JUDO NEW
State Organizations and Clubs Offer Athlete Incentives for Pan-Am Medals
IJF VP and Judo Union of Asia President, Mr Yoshinori Takeuchi
Serving
Our Country
Something to think
about – Puppies for SALE
Upcoming Event
USA Judo Life Members
Editorial
Jim Colgan has been President of Illinois Judo for
10 years. During his tenure, Judo has undergone some significant
changes, important changes, especially at the National level. As your
representative, I can categorically say that Jim has served with distinction
and honor, always keeping the best interest of Judo and specifically Illinois
Judo, at the fore front of what he believed was best for Judo. Jim has
been in Judo a long time – almost as long as me, which is about the only
thing I can brag about. Jim has won many awards and major championships
in his career, is an international referee, has been President of the Chicago
Judo Black Belt Association and Illinois Judo, a Hachidan (8th
Dan). But I believe his most cherished accomplishment in Judo is to lay
claim to the hundreds, perhaps thousands of friends he has made all over the
United States and world, because of Judo. He is on a first name basis
with world class athletes, current and past, international referees,
administrators, educators, coaches and parents. He has bridged the
language barrier by learning enough of many languages to make a warm gesture of
friendship regardless of what country they represent. He has a wonderful
sense of humor that belies the giant of a man that he is. He is generous
in his time and money – often stressing that you can’t take it with you and
his kids don’t need it. He is a friend for life and will overlook many
shortcomings if you are honest and truthful. Cross him and he can be
your worst enemy. As a friend , you can ask for no better. THE
hug and kiss on the top of your head signifies that you are truly a
friend. Jim Colgan is Mr Judo in Illinois and will continue to
contribute in ways that will pale in comparison to most in Judo today.
Jim Colgan will be retiring as President of Illinois Judo but he will live on
as someone who loved Judo, dedicated his life to this sport and will continue
to be a counselor and mentor for the new band of leaders that must now take up
the banner. The bottom line is that we are all one family, Jim happens
to be the patriarch and we are his children. We will not disappoint
him. It is the spirit of a true teacher that says success breeds success
and Jim continues to instill success in each of us. Thank you, Jim and
continue to be a friend and mentor. We can only hope to achieve a part
of what you expect us to become.
May 15,
2006
To
Membership of ILLINOIS JUDO, INC.
Fr
Dennis Helm, Secretary
Notice of a special meeting for the purpose of electing a
President for Illinois Judo, Inc.
Date:
June 10, 2006
Occasion:
Tohkon Classic XI
Place:
Time:
5:30pm or 30 minutes after
the conclusion of the Tohkon Classic
Procedure: According
to the current Constitution and Bylaws of Illinois Judo, the election should be
conducted as follows:
˜ The State is divided up into 5 regions:
a. District
1: Members residing within
b. District 2: Members
residing in
c. District
3: Members residing north of I-80 except Districts 1, 2 and 5
d. District 4: Members
residing south of I-80 except Districts 1 and 2
e. District
5: Members residing within the City limits of
˜ Each district is entitled
to three delegates or representatives and one alternate. The three
delegates are entitled to vote for the President and the officers of Illinois
Judo, Inc.
˜ The 15 delegates may
chose amongst themselves or chose others to serve as
officers of the Organizations. These members when seated plus the
officers that they elect will be considered the Board of Directors of Illinois
Judo, Inc.
˜ The current President, Mr
James Colgan will preside over these elections as the first order of business.
˜ Once elected and seated,
the delegates and officers may resolve to conduct the business of the
Corporation immediately.
Armetta promoted to 6th Dan
At
the Spring meeting of USA
Judo in Houston, TX, Dr Paul Armetta, Ph.D. was promoted to Rokudan (6th
degree Black Belt). Congratulations to Paul for a well deserved
promotion.
WHERE IS THE BABY? Future Judo Champion
The long await baby is here well at least 9 months worth of wait.
He is here...
The baby arrived on May 15, 2006 at 11:45PM. He weighted 8 lbs 11 oz and was
21 inches long. Both mother and baby are doing well.
Congratulations to Caryn and Doug on the birth of their baby TRENT TONO
Jerry
Hays
USJI News
Complete coverage of these articles
available at the
From
the Desk of the Director of Coaching and Athlete Development, Eddie Liddie
State
Organizations and Clubs Offer Athlete Incentives for Pan Am
Medals
USA Judo is pleased to announce that several state organizations
and clubs have generously offered cash incentives for athletes who earn medals
at next week’s Pan American Championships, May 25-27 in
Ki-Itsu-Sai Judo Club in
In addition, Enrique Lopez and the National Judo
Institute in Orlando and
The states of Colorado and Texas also will be supporting their
home athletes as the Colorado Judo League is providing the incentive of $500
for a gold medal and $300 for a silver medal to Colorado athletes Kirk
Hoffmann (+100kg) and Ryan Reser (73kg), both from the Olympic
Training Center USA Judo National Training Site in Colorado Springs as well as Djamaldin
Aliev (Greenwood Village, Colo./European Judo/Olympic
Training Center USA Judo National Training Site/100kg).
Texas Judo Inc. and the Texas Judo Fund will provide a bonus for Texas athletes who place
at the Pan Ams in the following amounts: $500 for a gold medal; $300 for a
silver medal; and $100 for a bronze medal. Pan Am Team members from
Texas include: Nicole Kubes (Fort Worth, Texas/Fort Worth Judo/78kg), Taylor
Takata (Harlingen, Texas/Harlingen USA Judo National Training Site/66kg)
and Andre Taylor (Plano, Texas/Becerra Judo/55kg).
The awards listed above are in addition to the USA Judo’s
athlete incentive of $500 for athletes who win a gold medal and $300 to
athletes who win a silver medal. Athletes who win a gold medal
also will become fully funded athletes regardless of their International point
level and will be reimbursed for all reasonable expenses incurred, including
flight (if the athlete was not already partially funded), room and board and
other reasonable related expenses. Athletes who win a silver medal
will receive reimbursement for their airfare, not to exceed $1,000.00 or an
amount determined to be reasonable, provided the ticket is purchased within 14
days of departure. If the athlete is already a partially funded athlete,
he/she will receive reimbursement for his/her room and board and other
reasonable related expenses. All Pan Am
Championship Shiai Team members in Olympic weight divisions will be eligible
for USA Judo athlete funding incentives.
Editor’s
note: OK, so what is
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In
Memory Mr. Yoshinori Takeuchi, IJF Vice President & JUA President
He will be
truly missed and remembered by all who have known him throughout his
leadership and activities within Judo Union of Asia and International Judo
Federation. Mr. Takeuchi's funeral take place as follows; WAKE
May 17 (Wed) 18:00 If you would like to send condolences to the Takeuchi
family, please feel free to do so at the following: Mr. Hirofumi OTSUJI The passing away of Mr. Yoshinori Takeuchi is
a sad loss to the Judo and the Olympic Movement and his presence will be
missed by us all throughout the world. Sincerely yours, Yong Sung PARK President of International Judo Federation The Late Mr. Yoshinori TAKEUCHI Born : August 27, 1937 Dan grade: Kodokan 9th Dan - Graduated from - Won in the All - Instructed World Champions :
Ms. Kaori YAMACUCHI & Mr. Takahiro OKADA. - Instructed Olympic Medalists :
Ms. Hikari SASAKI(Demonstration Games), Mr. Seiki NOSE, Mr. Takahiro OKADA,
Ms. Kaori YAMAGUCHI (Demonstration Games), Ms. Yoko Sakaue, Ms. Chiyori
TATENO. - IJF International Referee License holder since 1974 - Professor of - Vice President of All - Director General of International Department, Kodokan
Judo Institute since April 2000. - JUA Refereeing Director since 1982 until 1999 - JUA PRESIDENT since 1999 until 2006 Letter from Dr. Ron Tripp Regarding
the Passing of Mr. Takeuchi Dear Friends
of the American Judo Family; I was with
deep regret I learned of the passing of Sensei Yoshinori Takeuchi of With Deepest
Respects Dr. Ron Tripp President, |
SERVING OUR COUNTRY:
PVT Luke Jacobsen –Marines,
LTJG Donny Newsome,
LT Nick Oldfield, Navy,
Mike Preditus –
Please let me know other Judo families who have
loved ones serving in our military: rank, branch of service and where
they are serving. Thanks.
Puppies
for sale
A
farmer had some puppies he needed to sell. He painted a sign advertising the 4
pups. And set about nailing it to a post on the edge of his yard. As he was
driving the last nail into the post, he felt a tug on his overalls. He looked
down into the eyes of a little boy.
"Mister," he said, "I want to buy "one of your
puppies."
"Well," said the farmer, as he rubbed the sweat off the back of his
neck, "These puppies come from fine parents and cost a good deal of
money."
The boy dropped his head for a moment. Then reaching deep into his pocket, he
pulled out a handful of change and held it up to the farmer. "I've got
thirty-nine cents. Is that enough to take a look?"
"Sure," said the farmer. And with that he let out a whistle.
"Here, Dolly!" he called. Out from the doghouse and down the ramp ran
Dolly followed by four little balls of fur.
The little boy pressed his face against the chain link fence. His eyes danced
with delight. As the dogs made their way to the fence, the little boy noticed
something else stirring inside the doghouse. Slowly another little ball appeared, this one noticeably smaller. Down the ramp it slid. Then in a some what awkward manner,
the little pup began hobbling toward the others, doing its best to catch up....
"I want that one," the little boy said, pointing to the runt. The
farmer knelt down at the boy's side and said, "Son, you don't want that
puppy. He will never be able to run and play with you like these other dogs
would."
With that the little boy stepped back from the fence, reached down, and began
rolling up one leg of his trousers.. In doing so he
revealed a steel brace running down both sides of his leg attaching itself to a
specially made shoe.
Looking back up at the farmer, he said, "You see sir, I don't run too well
myself, and he will need someone who understands."
With tears in his eyes, the farmer reached down and picked up the little pup.
Holding it carefully he handed it to the little boy.
"How much?" asked the little boy. "No charge," answered the
farmer, "There's no charge for love."
The world is full of people who need someone who understands. Show your friends how much you care. Send this to
everyone you consider a FRIEND. If it comes
back to you, then you'll know you have a circle of friends.
OK,
you don’t have to send it on. KN
UPCOMING EVENTS - 2006
Please note the following events on the horizon for
May
20 NORTH-SOUTH TOURNAMENT
Contact
Quentin Thompson qthom2@juno.com
Eiko Shepherd
eikojudo@apci.net
Please note: Hotel rooms are filling up fast. Contact
Quentin or Eiko as soon as possible if you are planning to attend.
May
20 Rhadi
Contact Jim
Peterson 414-444-0272
Randy Baures 262-376-0203
May
21
5th Annual Wolf Junior
Tournament
RESCHEDULED FOR October 15, 2006
Contact
Yarina Birnbaum 773-348-8641/ philya@ameritech.net /Fax:773-442-1550
Jun
10
XI Tohkon Classic Chicago,
IL NEW!!
Contact Mike Tanimura mike@sicreative.com
http://www.tohkon.com/events/tohkon_tcxi.pdf
Registration packet
July
8-9
Contact Corinne Shigemoto
Corrinshig@aol.com
July
15-16 USJA Junior Nationals
Contact
July 23
-25 USJF
Junior Nationals
Ft Lauderdale, FL
Contact Gerry
Navarro
gerrynavarro@aol.com
954-435-6976 www.judonationals.net
July
29-30 2006 Junior
Contact Gerry
Navarro
gerrynavarro@aol.com 954-435-6976 www.judonationals.net
Sep
23 11th ANNIVERSARY OF
“THE ROCK & ROLL CAPITAL OF THE WORLD” JUDO TOURNAMENT
Solon, OH
Contact Mike
Mooney
mmooney@academycomm.com
Oct
15 5th Annual Wolf Junior
Tournament
Contact Brett
Wolf
azumah4@yahoo.com
Yarina Birnbaum 773-348-8641/ philya@ameritech.net
/Fax:773-442-1550
Nov 4
5 2nd Annual All Women’s
Championships
Contact Deborah
Fergus DeFrgs6@cs.com
Nov 12
Gurnee Veteran's Day Judo Tournament
Contact Tim Schultheis tschulth@warpnet.net or flyer available www.gurneejudoclub.com
LIFE MEMBERSHIPS INFORMATION USA JUDO
Nat’l
Order Name
030
1 Henry
Okamura(deceased)
122
4
Richard Fukuyama(deceased)
125
5
Joanne Barthold(deceased)
370
28 Jeanette J
Narimatsu
371
29 Julie K
Narimatsu
374
30 Joe Kajita
(CA) originally from
378
31 Eiko Shepherd
381
32 Bill Dunning(deceased)
382
33 Yasko
Odagiri
383
34 Wren
Odagiri
385
35