The Art of Peace Thanksgiving Edition: Nov.25.09
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Announcement
The dojo will be closed from November 25th to November 29th for Thanksgiving.
Sponsorships & Scholarships:
We currently have sponsored openings for eligible under-privileged or at-risk youth. To take advantage of this opportunity, drop by the dojo or call 805-870-5437.
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Aikido Kenkyukai Santa Barbara
“To practice properly the Art of Peace, you must be ever-grateful for the gifts received from the universe, your family, Mother Nature, and your fellow human beings.”
~ Morihei Ueshiba “The Art of Peace”
Video: Thanksgiving Message from the Kids!
The AKSB kids have put together this Thanksgiving message to all our volunteers, contributors, and supporters.
Watch it on our YouTube Channel!
Thank you to all our 2009 supporters so far…
In this Thanksgiving edition of The Art of Peace, we’d like show our gratitude to the all the members of our local community and also those of the global Aikido community who have contributed to our 2009 campaign. We are deeply touched by the donations of time, funds, and goods by the following individuals, companies, and organizations, helping us to offer our classes to all Santa Barbara children, regardless of their socioeconomic status.
Your donation has helped us have a fantastic first year as a nonprofit!
Companies
- Joni Kelly Communications: Santa Barbara, California, USA
- Ameravant Web Hosting: Santa Barbara, California, USA
- Calligraphy By Carla: Santa Barbara, California, USA
- Coffee Cat: Santa Barbara, California, USA
- Jarrette & Walmsley Law Offices: Santa Barbara, California, USA
- Corporate Touch: Santa Barbara, California, USA
- Weiss General Insurance Agency: Encino, California, USA
- Santos Designs: New York, Paris, Santa Barbara
- Massage Works Santa Barbara (Dawn Erickson): Santa Barbara, California, USA
- Sharpe Catering: Santa Barbara, California, USA
- Acoustics & Light – Josh Dugan: Santa Barbara, California, USA
- Gursey | Schneider LLP (Tracy Katz Blumenthal): Los Angeles, California, USA
Nonprofits
- Organic Soup Kitchen (Anthony Carroccio): Santa Barbara, California, USA
Families
- The Diamond & Valinsky Family: Santa Barbara, California, USA
- The Giles Family: Santa Barbara, California, USA
- The Glesby Family: Santa Barbara, California, USA
- The Wilde Family: Santa Barbara, California, USA
- The Fazio Family: Santa Barbara, California, USA
Individuals (Monetary Donations)
- Lynn and Aharon Gibor: Santa Barbara, California, USA
- Ilse Hoyle: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Nancy Trinkle: Souderton, Pennsylvania, USA
- J’Nelle Holland: Santa Barbara, California, USA
- Rochelle Schneider: Santa Barbara, California, USA
- Mace Matiosian: Santa Barbara, California, USA
- Beverly Palmer: Santa Barbara, California, USA
- Rachel Wiseman, Arlington, Massachusetts, USA
- Chuck Greer: Toledo, Ohio, USA
- Dave Brown: Topanga, California, USA
- Kathleen Barnato: Santa Barbara, California, USA
- Scott Turbee: Santa Barbara, California, USA
- Ed Csapo: Santa Barbara, California, USA
- Bob Sedivy: Carpinteria, California, USA
- Amy Leavitt & Ralph Malerba: Woodstock, Vermont, USA
- Doyle Barnett: Goleta, California, USA
- Anthony McCann: Strabane, Tyrone, United Kingdom
- Matthew Middleton: Toronto, Canada
- Bow Bow Baggins: Ventura, California, USA
- C. Coats: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Catherine Dishion: Santa Barbara, California, USA
- Emily Carli: Santa Barbara, California, USA
- Gene B.: Newtown, Pennsylvania, USA
- Justin JMike! Michael: Santa Barbara, California, USA
- Kalia Rork: Santa Barbara, California, USA
- Kelly Neu: Telluride, Colorado, USA
- Kim Trinkle: Panama City, Florida, USA
- Larry Crandell, Sr.: Santa Barbara, California, USA
- Mark Golden: Santa Barbara, California, USA
- Michael Speight, PhD.: Redwood City, California, USA
- Michelle Walsh: Santa Barbara, California, USA
- Steve Krystyniak: Fort Myers, Florida, USA
- Travis Madsen: Santa Barbara, California, USA
Individuals (Wish List Donations)
- Dr. Darren McDonough (second-hand uniforms): Ventura, California, USA
Individuals (Time Donations, Volunteers, Interns, Board Members)
- Emily Carli (Kim Mia): Everything!!
- Elizabeth (Ashley) Cortez-Turbyfill: Remote Admin & Computer Stuff
- Vanessa Conejo: Spanish Translation
- Linda Placencia: Administration & Bookkeeping, Board of Directors
- Josh Reason: Communications
- Bruce Glesby: Board of Directors
- Steve Trinkle: Board of Directors
- David Bozzini: Board of Directors
- Michael McMahon: Board of Directors
- Timothy O’Keeffe: Board of Directors
- Monique Pierce: Board of Directors
- Larry Crandell, Sr.: Supporter
- Jim Wolfe: Advisor
Learn more about the campaign…
View video…
Volunteer / Intern Opportunities
We’re always looking for people who want to get involved as a volunteer or intern. We have a variety of jobs and activities. Just call us or…
Sponsorships / Sliding Scale
Sponsored Openings Currently Available to Qualifying Low-Income Children
Please apply in person at 1015 East Montecito Street.
For more info: 805-870-5437
805-870-5437
- Class Info: classes@aksb.org
- Board Matters: info@aksb.org
- Administrative Matters: administration@aksb.org
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