Who we are:
We’re the Fonseca Martial Arts Booster Club, a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization that was founded in 2006. We are simply a group of interested parents and students who want to actively support our children’s and/or our own interest in karate.
We focus on 4 main goals:
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To share in and support our children’s and/or our own interest and training in Shotokan Karate. |
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To support the efforts of the Fonseca Martial Arts, its instructors and its members. |
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To help advance Shotokan Karate as an activity and participation sport - promoting its mental, physical and health benefits… as we have seen and enjoyed by and developed within our own children or ourselves. |
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To help foster a dojo community and family atmosphere through various holiday parties and participation in local charity events. |
What We Do:
The Booster Club acts as both a manpower and fundraising arm of the Fonseca Martial Arts.
From a “manpower” standpoint we….
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Plan and organize an annual Awards Banquet to honor all of our Karate students and instructors |
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Plan and organize anniversary and holiday parties for all dojo members |
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Organize dojo participation in local charity events |
From a “fundraising” standpoint we…
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Hold bake sales throughout the year |
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Manage the Road to Nationals annual fundraising drive including bake sales, annual raffle and kick-a-thon |
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Solicit corporate and personal donations |
All funds earned from these events are used to:
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Award scholastic scholarships to those instructors and students who have met pre-established criteria |
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Award karate training scholarships |
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Purchase training equipment to be used in class by all students, help pay for transportation costs to and from select out-of-town tournaments, thus enabling more students to participate and building club spirit |
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Co-sponsor the annual Awards Banquet including the presentation of a participation trophy to each student in attendance, recognizing the time, effort and dedication they have put forth during the year. |
What You Can Do to Help:
The answer is simple…
JOIN OUR CLUB AND MAKE IT YOUR CLUB
We’re an organization that wants to do more for our karate students. We want to help advance and reward them for the hard work and effort they put forth. We want to help them understand the true benefits of their karate training. And, we want to show them that we support them 100%. Therefore, we not only need help in continuing the activities we’ve already started, but we also encourage your fresh, new ideas.
So, join our club. We need your help no matter how much time you can devote to it.
Fonseca Martial Arts Booster Club
4003 Golf Road
Skokie, Illinois 6007
Email us at kathleenjen@hotmail.com
Phone us at 847-901-9129 (Kathy Jen)
Feel free to contact the members of the Executive committee via email
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