MARYLAND TOURNAMENT

The 2010 Maryland East Coast Open Taekwondo Championship will be held Saturday, May 15, 2010 in Essex.  Please see the tournament page at:

http://www.marylandtaekwondo.org/id15.html

UPCOMING TOURNAMENT EVENT LISTING

As a service to the community, Master Chuck Thornton has agreed to post his listing of upcoming tournaments and related events to the MSTA web site.  Please contact him at clthornton@gmail.com to request additions/revisions/etc.

http://www.marylandtaekwondo.org/id20.html

MEET & GREET FOR MARYLAND GRANDMASTERS, MASTERS, & SCHOOL OWNERS

On March 13, MSTA hosted a "meet & greet" summit for grandmasters, masters, and school owners from around the state.  It was a successful opportunity to gather, share MSTA's mission and vision, and establish relationships with the broader taekwondo community within the state.  To those of you who participated, we appreciate your time and service.

REFEREE DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR

International Refereee Master John Holloway conducted a USAT referee development and certification seminar on March 21 at Gentle East Taekwondo.  Thank you to everyone who participated, and we look forward to your service at the 2010 Maryland Open.

USAT named Maryland athlete Olie Burton III its 2009 Junior Male Athlete of the Year.

USAT also named Master Chuck Thornton and his children - Tyler and Cheyenne - as its 2009 Family of the Year.

Congratulations on your outstanding accomplishments and service to our community.

http://usa-taekwondo.us/news/2009/12/16/usat-annual-award-winners-announced/29928

CONGRATULATIONS TO 1ST YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES TEAM MEMBER

In August 2010, the International Olympic Committee will host the first-ever Youth Olympic Games in Singapore.  Congratulations to Maryland athlete Olie Burton III for becoming a USA YOG Team member!

http://usa-taekwondo.us/news/2009/11/06/youth-olympic-games-team-set/28872

CONGRATULATIONS TO JUNIOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS TEAM MEMBERS

Last weekend at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, USA Taekwondo selected athletes for the 2010 Junior World Taekwondo Championship Team.  Congratulations to Dessamine Vince Cruz, Richard Yang, and Gene Yang for making Team!

http://usa-taekwondo.us/news/2010/01/09/first-13-athletes-named-to-junior-world-championship-team/30447?ngb_id=10

http://usa-taekwondo.us/news/2010/01/10/junior-world-team-finalized/30467?ngb_id=10

CONGRATULATIONS TO JUNIOR PAN AMERICAN TEAM MEMBERS

In November, 2009 the US Junior National Taekwondo Team competed in the 5th Pan Am Junior Taekwondo Championships in San Salvador, El Salvador.  Congratulations to Maryland athletes Sana Jafarzadeh and Olie Burton III who both returned with gold medals!

http://usa-taekwondo.us/news/2009/11/20/four-gold-one-bronze-on-opening-day-of-junior-pan-ams/29170

http://usa-taekwondo.us/news/2009/11/21/u-s-juniors-add-five-more-medals-on-day-two-of-pan-am-championships/29249

http://usa-taekwondo.us/news/2009/11/22/junior-team-wins-5-medals-on-final-day-of-junior-pan-am-championships/29262

CONGRATULATIONS TO 2010 AAU NATIONAL TEAM MEMBERS

Maryland athletes Robert Lee and Emilia Morrow won spots on the AAU national teams for 2010.

http://www.aautaekwondo.org/LinkClick.aspx?link=9999&tabid=9998

http://www.aautaekwondo.org/LinkClick.aspx?link=10023&tabid=9998

Congratulations, in particular, to Emalia for her selection as AAU National Team Co-Captain.

http://www.aautaekwondo.org/RulesInfo/AAUNationalTeam.aspx

ANNUAL MEETING & OFFICER ELECTIONS

On Saturday, December 5, 2009 the Maryland State Taekwondo Association held its Annual Meeting at Mirocjo Restaurant in Ellicott City.  We are pleased to announce that the membership elected Master Chien Vuong as the new President-Elect.  He will become President in 2011.

The former President-Elect, Master Chuong Pham, became MSTA President on January 1, 2010.

Your officers for 2010:

            President:  Master Chuong Pham
            President-Elect:  Master Chien Vuong
            Vice President:  Master Joe Pirczhalski III
            Vice President:  Master Roy Rothenberg
            Secretary:  Master Lois Schoenbrun
            Treasurer:  Master Nick Russo
            Immediate Past President:  Master Kwang Hyun Lee

In the coming weeks, Master Pham will appoint representatives to the Executive Board and committee chairs, including Coach, Referee, and Athlete.  Please contact us if you are interested in serving.

Your MSTA had a productive first year.  During the Annual Meeting, Master Lois Schoenbrun, Secretary, reported on 2009 accomplishments:

•    The organization was incorporated, and adopted Bylaws.
•    The organization became exempt from Federal income taxes under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
•    In the first year had 40 dues-paying members.  As of the current meeting, have 21 paid members for 2010.
•    Conducted a Referee Seminar, with Master John Holloway, instructor.  
•    Conducted a successful National Qualifier tournament, with approximately 200 competitors.
•    Conducted a successful Open Tournament, with just under 200 competitors.
•    Provided uniforms and financial support to competitors who represented Maryland at Nationals.

The President’s agenda for 2010 includes:

•    Conducting a Referee Seminar
•    Conducting a Coach Seminar
•    Conducting a Business Seminar
•    Providing an Athlete Camp
•    Hosting an MSTA Open Championship
•    Hosting a Masters’ Summit

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