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American Chess Equipment, Inc.
American Chess Equipment, Inc. has been a provider of chess sets, chess boards, chess pieces, and chess clocks, as well as travel and magnetic chess sets since 1982. Dewain Barber started the business when he needed chess equipment for his school chess club. The best quantity discount he could get on chess equipment was 10% off. This inspired him to buy a large quantity of chess sets and sell them to other chess coaches at his cost. His business grew and developed from there. The company has been sold to Shelby Lohrman, a long time chess equipment vendor in March 2012. Shelby has maintained a quality customer service policy. American Chess Equipment sponsors two free chess tournaments every year: the Staser Fall Scholastic at the Great Park in Irvine, CA and the Morrison Scholastic in the springtime. The company also provides a gold medallion for the participants of the Denker Tournament of High School Champions, as well as the Barber Tournament of K-8 Champions.
US Chess Trust
The U.S. Chess Trust is an independent 501(c)(3), non-profit organization.
Created in 1967, the Trust was organized to promote, stimulate and encourage the study and play of the game of chess as a means of intellectual development. The Trust uses its resources for charitable purposes, including social, educational, scientific, historical endeavors. The Trustees act without compensation, and are dedicated to the U.S. Chess Trust’s mission.
The U.S. Chess Trust’s focus is an outgrowth of similar activities formerly carried out by the U.S. Chess Federation . They promote and support chess in the community through their programs, and by providing resources that help support their mission.
In addition, we also actively support charities conducted by the USCF and other chess organizations.
US Chess Federation
The United States Chess Federation is a not-for-profit membership organization devoted to extending the role of chess in American society.
USCF promotes the study and knowledge of the game of chess, for its own sake as an art and enjoyment, but also as a means for the improvement of society. It informs, educates, and fosters the development of players (professional and amateur) and potential players. It encourages the development of a network of institutions devoted to enhancing the growth of chess, from local clubs to state and regional associations, and it promotes chess in American schools.
To these ends, USCF offers a monthly magazine, Chess Life, as well as targeted publications to its members and others. It supervises the organization of the U.S. Chess Championship, an open tournament that is held every summer, National Scholastic Championships and other national events. It offers a wide range of books and services to its members.
USCF serves as the governing body for chess in the United States. Also, it participates in international chess organizations and projects. It is structured to ensure effective democratic procedures in accordance with its bylaws and the laws of the state of Illinois.
Dwight Barber
George Dwight Barber, Jr. is a retired educator who has always been active in the enhancement of children’s intelligence and aptitude. Possessing a Master’s Degree in Childhood Education, he has supported the furtherance of a child’s own insights into their goals for themselves and their future. He believes that young minds should be enhanced beyond what is taught in the school. While teaching, he founded a Game Club, with chess as one of its major components. Chess fits this educational model.
After retiring, Dwight worked in a special field in Optometry. He also helped his own daughter recover from a Traumatic Brain Injury suffered when her car was hit by a drunk driver.
He believes that the new Barber Tournament of K-8 Champions is long overdue; for the young who will replace us all and be the future leaders of this great diverse country. If chess is the cornerstone of their lives, then they truly have a solid foundation from which to build on. He has said, “Chess is a game of life skills which enhances learning for yourself and others.”
Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis
It is the mission of the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis, an educational organization, to maintain a formal program of instruction to teach the game of chess and to promote and support its educational program through community outreach and local and national partnerships to increase the awareness of the educational value of chess.The Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization that is committed to making chess an important part of our community. In addition, to providing a forum for the community to play tournaments and casual games, the club also offers chess improvement classes, beginner lessons and special lectures.
Another important aspect of their mission is to develop in-school and after-school scholastic chess programs. Chess teaches valuable lessons for developing students like problem solving, critical thinking, spatial awareness and goal setting. Recognizing the cognitive and behavioral benefits of chess, the Chess Club and Scholastic Center is committed to supporting those chess programs that already exist in area schools while encouraging the development of new programs within regular school curricula.