George C. Balch Committee Report
To the USJF Board of Directors and Membership
November 9, 2019
Thank you to Messrs. Robert Balch, Robert Brink, James Cornforth and Noboru Saito for guiding the efforts of the George C. Balch Scholarship Committee. As friends and family of George Balch, these members have been instrumental in keeping his spirit alive through the work of the Committee.
We received 56 new Regular Life Members. So we had a 45% decrease in regular memberships. As for the President Life Memberships, we received 7 upgrades also had a 305% increase in the President Club Life Member.
As a result, the income to the USJF Endowment Fund after the expense of paying for plaques, engraving, cards, lapel pins, patches and postage was $22,873.76.
Respectfully submitted
Tom Sheehan
image of Jack HAtton from the USAJudo site
An item from the USA JUDO COACH of September 28, 2019
We’ve lost someone. I started to say we’ve lost an athlete, because he was, and a very good one at that. But the reality is, we’ve lost a human. A young man in his prime who could have done anything.
At one point or another, Jack Hatton was a student of more great coaches than many athletes. From New York, Texas, Phoenix, Colorado and Massachusetts and beyond, Jack sought out some of America’s best coaches and teams to train with. He dedicated his life to preparing for greatness.
On behalf of all USA Judo Coaches, we extend our deepest condolences to Jack’s family, his friends and all of his coaches, both previous and current.
As Coaches, it is important to tell our athletes that while it is noble to strive for greatness in one thing, it is imperative that they understand that opportunity and options are nearly limitless. And above all things, they are loved.
On Sunday, September 29th, 2019, a wake for Jack Hatton was held at the Keefe Funeral Home – Arlington, MA. A reception followed to share memories at Common Grounds in Arlington.
Hello, Mr. President,
I hope all is well for you and your family and all USJF Members.
As always everyone appreciated your extra support and efforts to judo and our USJF High School Special Training camp in Korea Youth Program.
The host high school principal has sent you an Appreciation Plaque and should be with you shortly. Along with me they want to recognize your contribution and goodwill gesture.
This group picture shows our 2019 team members with some of the host students.
Again, our heartfelt thanks.
Respectfully yours,
Joon Chi
The application for this college scholarship will be available on that date.
We will never forget 9/11
On the 17th anniversary of the Sept. 11 tragedy, remember and reflect with these powerful words.
“Even the smallest act of service, the simplest act of kindness, is a way to honor those we lost, a way to reclaim that spirit of unity that followed 9/11.”
President Obama in a 2011 radio address
At the Senior Nationals, these referees received a prestigious award, recognizing their accomplishments in refereeing some of which are dedicated USJF members.
From left to right: Boris Munoz, Marcos Batan, Jacob “Jake” Freedman, Anthony Roscoe, Nicole Ward, Scott Morifuji, Joaquin Gonzalez, Stephen Friedman and Gerardo Tello
CLINIC TIME/DATE: 3:00-6:00, Saturday August 17, 2019
SITE: Boys & Girls Club Judo, 1704 Waiola Street, Honolulu, HI 96826
ELIGIBILITY: Current USJF/USJI/USJA/ATJA/AJJF Membership. Participant must present
membership card at the clinic. Target audience are judoka with interest and
experience in advanced competition and coaching, approximately ages 13 and
up.
COST: $20
LIABILITY WAIVERS: Please bring with you
REGISTRATION FORM: E-mail to ghchow@yahoo.com by August 15, 2019
CONTACT: Gregory Chow, 372-6447
Joon Chi has sent notes from the attendees sharing their wonderful experiences, and there is a facebook page with more photos.
Ranking judo champion Peter Paltchik is so dedicated to the competitive sport of Judo that he put off his honeymoon in 2016 to train. … In 2018, Paltchik took the bronze medal in the European Judo Championship in Tel Aviv and captured the gold at the International Judo Federation Grand Slam in Abu Dhabi. Now, the 27-year-old has his sights set on a lifelong dream of qualifying for the Olympics. He believes that “excellence is everything” which impacts his judo as well as business.
The whole interview with Pert Paltchik is here in the Wharton Journal
From July 2-12, 2019, a group of 7 students, one coach and one leader participated in the training camp in Uijeongbu City, South Korea, at Kyungmin High School.
Leader: Joon Chi, Konan, Minnesota
Coach: Alex Murray, Konan, Michigan
Students:
We as a team are very appreciative of the continued support of the President and Executive Committee of USJF as well as Konan President and Executive Committee, and the families of the participants. We sincerely thank you all so much.