| From the Director | |  Happy New Year
As we start a New Year, it is only natural that we look back at the past year. We smile at happy memories and resolve to put our disappointments behind us. We look forward with excitement to 2012 and hope that a new year brings good fortune to us, our friends and our families.
Unfortunately it is a sad fact of life that for many, thoughts of a new year bring only dread and fear. For children who have been abused and hurt by people that were supposed to care for them, a new year is just another year with the prospect of pain.
Together we can make a difference. We can work together to help abused kids start building positive memories.
All net proceeds from the Bob White Invitational are donated to Royal Family Kids Camp. The RFKC has completed over 25 years of providing a free week of summer camp for children, ages 7 to 11, who have come from group homes and foster homes in Southern California.
Over the past six years, through the generosity of our sponsors, competitors and volunteers, Bob White's Karate Studio has donated $261,000 to the RFKC. These donations have allowed hundreds of abused and abandoned children to receive the unconditional love provided by the RFKC.
We need your help. If you are interested in being a sponsor for this event, please click here.
We are very proud to be able to help these children and hope that you will join us.
For the kids,
Vishal Shukla
Tournament Director
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The Silent Auction
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 Want to Donate?
Once again the Bob White Invitational will feature silent auction. There will be many great items available and all net proceeds will be donated to the Royal Family Kids. Mr. Rich Hale is donating a vintage 1970s Kenpo uniform top signed by many of the biggest names in Kenpo. Click here to see this one of kind uniform top.
If you have something you want to donate to the auction, E-mail us and let us know.
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The Masters Hall of Fame
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 The Masters Hall of Fame will hold their annual banquet on August 12, 2012 at the Orange County Hilton in Costa Mesa CA.
Bob White will be the guest speaker and
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will speak on "A Lifetime of Dedication to our Children". The MHOF will donate a portion of the proceeds from the banquet to the Royal Family Kids so we encourage you to reserve your seats in advance.
Contact information can be found here.
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Bob White Invitational Program Book
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Send Your Message
Once again the Bob White Invitational will include a tournament program book. Take out an ad to send a message to your kids or students, advertise your upcoming events, or publicize your business.
This is a great way to advertise your upcoming tournament or camp.
All net proceeds from the Program will be donated to the RFKC.
Click here to see last year's book. Please E-mail us for more information.
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Vendors Wanted!
| |  Tables AvailableWe have plenty of space for vendor tables at the BWI. If you are interested, please E-mail us and let us know. You can advertise your business or sell your products. |
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2012 Welcome Banquet
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Tickets for the Bob White Invitational
Welcome Banquet, to be held on Friday
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March 23, 2012 at Seacliff Country
Club, are selling fast. We anticipate another complete sellout and
encourage those who are attending to make early reservations.
The evening promises to be a great one with our guest speaker Dr.
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Daniel Amen and a special demo by the legendary Master Ken and his Ameri-Do-Te students. Click here to listen to Master Ken compare the power of Ameri-Do-Te to lightning.
Many of the biggest names in Kenpo will be in attendance.
Tickets can be purchased here. If you have any questions, please E-mail Barbara White.
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The Power of Kenpo Seminar
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MG Kenpo Academy, Arnott Kenpo, and Rich Hale will hold a seminar on Saturday, January 14. The seminar will feature such great instructors as Bob White, Paul Dye, Rich Hale, Rick Hughes, Robert Temple, Scott Montoya, Wes Idol and Carlos Beckel. The entry fee is only $40 for the day and all proceeds will be donated to the Royal Family Kids.
The seminar will be held at:
Arnott Kenpo Karate Studio
915 South Fair Oaks Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91105
Click here for details or email Maurice Gomez.
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Kenpo Posters for Sale
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Dennis Conatser and Todd Durgan have created Kenpo posters that are now for sale. These posters are great educational tools and classroom aids. Click here to purchase your posters. Mr. Conatser and Mr. Durgan have generously offered to donate a portion of the proceeds from each poster sold to the Royal Family Kids. These posters will also be available for purchase at the Bob White Invitational.
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Why I Support The Bob White Invitational
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Lawrence |
By Bobby Lawrence
"I support the Bob White Invitational for two reasons. First, it is important for karate instructors to set a good example for their students which we do as we support programs that help disadvantaged people in a way that truly helps them. Second, I support Bob White. There is too much politics in the karate world, even Kenpo. Mr. White sets a great example of hovering above it. As a result, many of my Kenpo brothers and cousins gather there which gives us all an opportunity to re-connect in a positive way."
Bobby Lawrence
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| Tournament Hotel | | | Discounted Rooms Available
For those of you looking for an affordable
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place to stay while in town for the BWI, we have an agreement with the Days Inn.
Please mention the Bob White Invitational when calling to get the tournament rate. |
| Win a Trip to Ireland | |
 | Mount Wolseley
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2012 European Kenpo Camp
As part of the 7th Annual Bob White Invitational we will raffle a chance to attend the 2012 European Kenpo Camp in Ireland hosted by Professor Ed Downey. This great event will be held at the Mount Wolseley Hotel, Spa and Country Club, County Carlow, Ireland April 27-29 2012.
Click here for more details. |
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