You are cordially invited to participate in the SGT Luis Rosa-Valentin Charity Kendo Tournament in support of the Wounded Warrior Project at Meade Senior High School. This charity tournament is a cooperative effort between the friends of SGT Rosa and local Kendo Clubs, in honor of the Meade High Senior High School graduate who was injured while serving with the 4th ID in Iraq.
The tournament is scheduled for Saturday, September 20, 2008 at Meade Senior High School, 1100 Clark Road, Fort Meade, Maryland. This tournament is open to military and non-military and the school is easily accessible without going through the military gates onto Fort Meade. Doors open at 8:00 am and the tournament runs from 9:00 am until 6:00 pm. Tournament participants will receive a free lunch the day of the event.
In lieu of a participation fee, participants and the audience are invited to provide a monetary donation the day of the event. 100% of the proceeds from this tournament will go directly to the Wounded Warrior Project. Donations will be collected at the door.
Registration forms must be received no later than Monday, September 15, 2008. Registration can be completed on this website at Online Tournament Registration or can be mailed to Joshua Hubbell, 2633 Gray Ibis Court, Odenton, MD 21113.
Fort Meade is located almost midway between the cities of Baltimore and Washington, D.C. It lies approximately four miles east of Interstate 95 and one-half mile east of the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, between Maryland State routes 175 and 198. Directions to Meade Senior High School are enclosed. Arundel Mills Mall is located less than five miles from Fort Meade at the intersection of the Baltimore Washington Parkway (Route 295) and Route 100. The mall contains 17 anchors and over 225 specialty stores that feature outlet, discount and specialty retailers, themed restaurants and entertainment. A list of lodging near Arundel Mills is enclosed.
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Thank you for your cooperation, and we looking forward to seeing you in Maryland in September.
