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Region 6 Members Invite You To 2018 National Festival August 9-11, 2018 La Toretta Lake Resort And Spa Montgomery, Texas
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The U.S. Federation commissioned a skilled jeweler to create thirty (30) official MOO DUK KWAN® pins with one version cast in solid silver and another cast in 14 karat gold.
The design detail of these pins is very high quality as you can see in the photos and the pins also have an anti-rotation feature on the back that prevents the pin from spinning when worn.
Both pins come in a navy blue box with the official MOO DUK KWAN® logo imprinted in gold foil.
We only have a limited supply of these pins which are available for immediate shipment.
Order Online For Immediate Shipment.
10-16-2017
Dear Dan Member,
I hope this letter finds you in good health and spirits. As the secretary of the Board of Directors, the Federation’s By–laws charge me with overseeing distribution of and tallying responses for all Board Director nominations and election ballots. In each region where Board Director’s terms are expiring, nomination forms were mailed to all Dan members eligible to vote and who had current membership. The top two nominees (or 3 if a tie between any two) from each region are listed below and each has accepted their nomination and agreed to run in this election. Board Directors elected in 2017 will serve your region for a term of three years from 01/01/2018 to 12/31/2020.
Region 2: Tony Le John Kim
Region 3: Keith Wildonger None
Region 6: Board Chairman Appointee to be Determined
Region 9: Thomas Thai Elena Duncan
Region 10: Charles Holland None
As a Federation member you have the right to vote for your regional representative to the Board of Directors. All active Dan members over the age of 18 are eligible to vote. All voting members over the age of 18 are eligible to serve as a Board Director. This process is outlined in and conducted under the authority of the United States Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation, Inc.’s Charter and By-laws which state:
By-laws Article 1
Section 1 Eligibility: Any currently active voting member of the Federation over 18 years of age may be a member of the Board of Directors.
By-laws Article 3
Section 3-A Individuals holding Dan rank shall enjoy all rights and privileges as determined by the Board, plus the right to vote in Federation matters if they are over the age of 18 years.
Please vote online or complete the enclosed Election Ballot and return it today. Service on the Board of Directors is a serious responsibility and requires Board Directors to dedicate a substantial amount of time to conducting Federation business. A brief outline of the duties and responsibilities of Board Directors is available at www.soobahkdo.com.
YOUR VOTE MUST BE SUMBITTED ONLINE OR POSTMARKED BEFORE NOV 20, 2017.
https://soobahkdo.com/submit-votes-for-board-directors-501c4-2017/
Or mail ballot to: Board Director Elections
United States Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation
P.O. Box 154 Springfield, NJ 07081
BALLOTS POSTMARKED AFTER NOVEMBER 20, 2017 WILL BE INVALID.
Sincerely,
Timothy Bennett
Secretary, Board of Directors
As a member of the USA Federation, you have access to top Moo Duk Kwan instructors in the world and the finest training experiences available.
The Federation hosts A Moment With The Masters in conjunction with the 1st weekend of the Ko Dan Ja Shim Sa in order that fellow members have an opportunity to share a few moments with the wave of new Ko Dan Ja rank applicants and current Ko Dan Ja leaders and visiting Ko Dan Ja Alumni who are also participating in the week long Ko Dan Ja Shim Sa experience.
For a brief, fleeting moment every Federation member has the opportunity to share a moment with the masters and experience “Oneness” with the most senior practitioners and Ko Dan Ja in the entire U.S. Federation as well as international Ko Dan Ja.
The Moment With The Masters is a wonderful opportunity that literally calls for action… it calls for attendance.
It is calling you.
Halloween is despised by some and enjoyed by others, but regardless of your perspective about Halloween I am sure you agree that safety is important.
Safety is especially important on Halloween when young kids may be roaming the streets in the dark and when widespread mischief and mayhem may be the norm, so being alert and attentive to personal safety is a high priority.
Adults and tots can both benefit from attending a fun and educational Trick or Treater Safety School offered as a community service program by participating Moo Duk Kwan® Certified schools nationwide. Look for local ads or flyers about programs near you.
So have fun this Halloween whether you avoid it or relish it, just be safe and remember that you can safely Trick or Treat us by Text message the whole month of October!
Have you ever Trick or Treated for Halloween by Text Message? No?
Well, during the Federation's Fall membership Drive you can Halloween Trick or Treat us from anywhere, in or out of your costume during THE ENTIRE MONTH OF OCTOBER and we are giving away some really neat treats.
Even ol Christopher Columbus can't discover a better deal than this!
Good news for busy people who missed the 15% Early Registration Discount For The Moment With The Masters & Ko Dan Ja Shim Sa Visitor Tracks with flexible durations for Dans of all ranks!
You can still get a "Not-So-Early-Registration Discount" of 10% when you register before October 31st.
SAVE 10% WHEN REGISTERING
BEFORE OCTOBER 31, 2016
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Moment With The Masters training and KDJSS Visitor training tracks are exceptional opportunities that are unique to the Moo Duk Kwan® and the United States Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation.
The Moo Duk Kwan® USA masters test (Ko Dan J Shim Sa) only occurs once per year and lasts for eight days.
Dan members of all ranks can participate in one to eight days (Nov 11-18, 2016) of the highest level of Soo Bahk Do® training available anywhere in the world.
Gups and Dans of all ranks and all ages can participate in the Moment With The Masters weekend (Nov 11-13, 2016) and share an epic learning experience alongside the field of members testing for Moo Duk Kwan® master level ranks (Ko Dan Ja) and master level Instructor certification (Sa Bom) in the Soo Bahk Do® martial art.
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A Moment With The Masters Ramona, Ca
The Federation hosts A Moment With The Masters in conjunction with the 1st weekend of the Ko Dan Ja Shim Sa in order that fellow members have an opportunity to share a few moments with the wave of new Ko Dan Ja rank applicants and current Ko Dan Ja leaders and visiting Ko Dan Ja Alumni who are also participating in the week long Ko Dan Ja Shim Sa experience.
Each year the Annual Ko Dan Ja Shim Sa is accessible for individual members who are not yet Ko Dan Ja or Ko Dan Ja candidates.
Dan members of all ranks can even participate in specially designed high level visitor training tracks during the week of the Ko Dan Ja Shim Sa.
What an opportunity!
For a brief, fleeting moment every Federation member has the opportunity to share a moment with the masters and experience “Oneness” with the most senior practitioners and Ko Dan Ja in the entire U.S. Federation as well as international Ko Dan Ja.
This event is a brief, fleeting moment when every Federation member is given the opportunity to share a moment with some of the most senior practitioners and Ko Dan Ja in the world.
Think about it!
When you register before September 30
In a single trip, with one set of travel expenses and only one weekend away from home, you have the unique opportunity to experience so much!
For a limited time you can save 15% when you register before September 30!
REGIONAL TEAMS
Regions may now field multiple teams in each Regional Team Division at the National Festival.
TAC will accommodate all Regional Teams present at the National Festival.
