Board Chair Update 09-19-2020

By Dwayne Townsend | 09/20/2020 |

Greetings Federation Members and Supporters,

I trust this finds you and your families in good health and spirits.

This year has presented many challenges to our nation, families, businesses, and schools. Guidelines and new restrictions have limited and changed our usual and comfortable ways of conducting our day to day lives. 

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Board Chair Update 05-02-2020
2020 National Festival

By Dwayne Townsend | 05/02/2020 |

We have been closely monitoring the activities regarding state and federal responses to the Covid-19 outbreak.

After hearing your voices in the member polls, dialog with Regional Officials and considering ongoing travel restrictions, local attraction availability and other factors, we decided to focus on producing a combined event in the Fall rather than proceeding with the National Festival in Orlando in July. 

The combined Fall event's schedule of activities may include the Festival, Moment with the Masters, and the Ko Dan Ja Shim Sa. More details will be forthcoming from the Technical Advisory Committee about the slate of activities.

We are currently working out the details at locations capable of hosting such a mega-event and based on input from Regional Officials the following region venues are currently under consideration.

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Board Chair Update 04-04-2020

By Dwayne Townsend | 04/04/2020 |

Last week, on March 25, the Board of Directors conducted an informal meeting just prior to the National Member Gathering. During this meeting, we discussed the challenges that not only face our nation and communities, but the specific challenges faced by studio owners and practitioners in all regions of our Federation. We reviewed the Federation's Concept Of Unity at the beginning of the call to reinforce our reason for being together.

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