AMERICAS FOUNDATION FOR CHESS
Lunch
with the
Queen
EVENT DETAILS
America’s Foundation for Chess
Lunch with the Queen
Tuesday, January 17th 2017
Noon-1:30 pm - Luncheon & Speakers
Meydenbauer Center
11100 NE 6th Street, Bellevue, WA 98004
SPEAKERS
Phiona Mutesi
Ugandan Chess Champion | Queen of Katwe
Robert Katende
SOM Uganda Academy Coach
Salome Thomas-El,
AF4C Principal El | Speaker and Author
EVENT DETAILS
You are invited to join America’s Foundation for Chess for lunch on January 17th 2017; help us welcome
the Queen of Katwe, Phiona Mutesi, chess coach, Robert Katende, and Principal EL, Salome Thomas-El.
We will be gathering at noon at the Meydenbauer Center for an enjoyable fundraiser. The event includes
lunch and interviews with Ugandan Chess Champion, Phiona Mutesi and her coach, Robert Katende. Followed by the inspiring speaker Salome Thomas-El, aka Principal El.
Proceeds from the event will help children become critical and creative thinkers by providing the First
Move chess program to second and third graders across the United States; and by building a new Chess
Academy in Katwe, Uganda for students of all ages.
If you are interested in sponsoring the event or hosting a table at the event, please contact America’s
Foundation for Chess Director of Development, Anne Tyler, at [email protected].
Purchase a ticket online:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lunch-with-the-queen-tickets-28710288245
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AMERICAS FOUNDATION FOR CHESS
Lunch
with the
Queen
EVENT DETAILS
America’s Foundation for Chess
Lunch with the Queen
Tuesday, January 17th 2017
Noon-1:30 pm - Luncheon & Speakers
Meydenbauer Center
11100 NE 6th Street, Bellevue, WA 98004
RESOURCES
To learn more about the Katwe Chess Academy
http://www.sportsoutreach.net/projects/special-project-katwe-chess-academy/
To learn more about the First Move program
https://www.af4c.org/why-first-move
Queen of Katwe Trailer:
https://youtu.be/z4l3-_yub5A
SPONSOR & TICKETS
Event Sponsorship - $5,000
Table Sponsor - $1,500
*Contact Anne Tyler, at [email protected] if you are interested in sponsorship
Individual Ticket - $100
*Purchase a ticket online,
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lunch-with-the-queen-tickets-28710288245
WWW.FIRSTMOVECHESS.ORG
AMERICAS FOUNDATION FOR CHESS
Lunch
with the
Queen
SPEAKERS BIOS
America’s Foundation for Chess
Lunch with the Queen
Tuesday, January 17th 2017
Noon-1:30 pm - Luncheon & Speakers
Meydenbauer Center
11100 NE 6th Street, Bellevue, WA 98004
PHIONA MUTESI
From living on the streets in the slums of Katwe, to learning chess in a Sports Outreach Institute
missionary program, to becoming one of her nation’s top chess players competing in international competitions, Phiona Mutesi has come a long way from the 9-year old girl who came for a cup
of porridge. The subject of dozens of media stories and a book, The Queen of Katwe, now a Disney major motion picture, Phiona is an inspiration to millions, and especially to girls in a nation
where girls are particularly marginalized.
In 2013 Phiona was invited to the Women of the World Summit in New York City. The purpose of
the summit is to highlight women who have made positive changes in various areas of life. Phiona was invited to share how she had overcome so many obstacles and achieve her international
level as a chess player. Every year the summit will honor a select few of the women as Women of
Impact, Phiona was one of the three for 2013.
Phiona is currently preparing for her final exams with the dream of coming to the United States
to attend University. She wants to be a pediatrician or study social injustice and earn a law degree. After she completes her schooling, Phiona would like to return to Uganda to be with her
family and help make a difference in the lives of people in Katwe and beyond.
To learn more about Phiona: http://www.queenofkatwe.com/phiona-mutesi/
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AMERICAS FOUNDATION FOR CHESS
Lunch
with the
Queen
SPEAKERS BIOS
America’s Foundation for Chess
Lunch with the Queen
Tuesday, January 17th 2017
Noon-1:30 pm - Luncheon & Speakers
Meydenbauer Center
11100 NE 6th Street, Bellevue, WA 98004
ROBERT KATENDE
Robert Katende is the Founder and Director of SOM Chess Academy. He is a FIDE Instructor as
well as an International Arbiter and is currently General Secretary to FIDE Social Action Commission as well as Director of Development for the Uganda Chess Federation.
Robert started and developed the chess programs in the slums of Kampala and later in the internally displaced people’s camps (IDP) in Gulu. He has diligently used chess as a vehicle to develop
young people from the streets and slums of Kampala and Gulu into great leaders and persons
that are now a delight to Uganda. As a result, The Queen of Katwe was written; a book about his
life and work by sports writer, Tim Crothers. Disney released a major motion picture in September 2016 based on this book. Robert is a creative and innovative exemplary leader, with 16 years’
experience in Sports Ministry and leadership. He uses his knowledge and skills to mentor and
nurture character development in youth. He is self-motivated, empowers and inspires others,
and a problem solver who does not fear new challenges. Robert travels around the world inspiring people. He is married to Sarah and they have three beautiful daughters Mercy, Hope and
Queen Katende; they live happily in Kampala, Uganda with many other children from the chess
programs that they mentor.
To learn more about Robert: http://www.somchessacademy.com/coaches/robert-katende-2/
WWW.FIRSTMOVECHESS.ORG
AMERICAS FOUNDATION FOR CHESS
Lunch
with the
Queen
SPEAKERS BIOS
America’s Foundation for Chess
Lunch with the Queen
Tuesday, January 17th 2017
Noon-1:30 pm - Luncheon & Speakers
Meydenbauer Center
11100 NE 6th Street, Bellevue, WA 98004
SALOME THOMAS-EL
Salome Thomas-EL was born and raised in the inner city of Philadelphia. He became a teacher
after realizing the power and influence his teachers had in making him successful. Thomas-El
began his teaching career in 1987. He received national acclaim as a teacher and chess coach
at Vaux Middle School, where his students have gone on to win world recognition as EightTime National Chess Champions. Currently he is the Principal at Thomas Edison Charter
School in Delaware where his students continue to take national chess titles. Armed with a
chess board and a profound belief in their potential, Thomas-EL’s faith and commitment has
motivated hundreds of children in Philadelphia and Delaware to attend magnet high schools,
major colleges and universities.
Salome Thomas-EL, is an author and internationally acclaimed speaker. His books, I Choose to
Stay and The Immortality of Influence are on the best-seller list. The Disney Company purchased the movie rights to I Choose to Stay. Thomas-EL is married and lives in Delaware with
his wife and two daughters. He travels around the world transforming the attitudes and strategies of school staff, parents and community members through his moving, funny and meaningful presentations.
To learn more and follow Principal El: http://www.principalel.com/
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