2007 SummerFest Highlights
IUKF believes that "master" ranks should be awarded for meritorious deeds and services performed for the Uechi community. We believe that it is important for the recipients of these ranks and titles receive their awards in the presence of their peers, family and students. Therefore IUKF has set aside Saturday evening at SummerFest for this very moving and formal ceremony.
This year (2007) I am very proud to announce the promotion of Shihan Arthur Rabesa to the rank of 9th dan and the title of "Hanshi". I will be presenting Arthur and Van Canna (promoted earlier) with IUKF certificates and their 3 gold bar Uechi belts. The ceremony will be held Saturday evening. GEM
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I'm working on the schedule and will update it as I hear from the teachers and they confirm their seminars.
Let me know if I've left anyone
off!
Note: schedule subject to change. And I apologize for any typos or mistakes.
NOTE: Please bring and use lots of Sunblock on all exposed skin! (Don't forget
your feet!) Bring a "fanny" pack to store your room key, money and
other valuables. Make sure your name is on the pack in case you lose it. $25
charge for all lost keys A locksmith must change locks when you lose a key! Drink lots of water! WEAR A HAT!!!!!
All camp participants must wear name tag at all times. Maritime personnel
will be patrolling site. For insurance purposes, only registered people (wearing
a badge) may participate in activities.
Updates will be posted at the Bell and will be announced hourly.
I wish to thank you for attending this, the most important Uechi-ryu event of the year. The Summer Camp has evolved into an annual gathering of martial arts friends. . . a time to share experiences, training tips and techniques. . . a time to focus on the pure enjoyment of "working out"!
There are no politics at the camp. Regardless of the style, association or origin of your martial art, you are welcome here. We are only interested in your willingness to work together in friendship and in the "Budo" spirit demonstrated by Grandmaster Kanei Uechi during his lifetime and especially during his visits to our Summer Camps.
The Maritime Academy has proven to be a wonderful host for our
camp. In our many previous events at this location, they have allowed us a great
deal of freedom, while providing the essential services needed for a successful
weekend. In order to maintain this relationship, please note the following rules:
1 Emergency Telephone number: Campus Police: 508-726-0798 Remember... emergencies
Only. I can be contacted at 321-273-0409 ANYTIME. My calls will be forwarded to my cell phone.
In-house Phone Numbers:
Non emergency: 1025
Campus Police: 911
Bourne Police: 9911
2. No furniture is to be moved or exchanged between rooms.
3. Keys must be returned by 1:30pm Sunday. However... you may use your room to shower following the Sunday afternoon session and you may leave your luggage in the room until 5pm.
4. If you rented linen from the service: Linens must be returned to room where picked up. Please separate.
5. No bare feet inside any building. (State Law)
6. Alcoholic beverages are not allowed anywhere except during the Friday and Saturday night parties in the gym. . No drinking, smoking or partying in the dorms! Campus police will check this year!
7. Minors are not allowed any alcoholic beverages! All adults are asked to help enforce this.
To make the seminars more enjoyable:
8. New/er students: Work out your schedule with a senior. Participate in seminars that are geared for your rank. You may participate in "specialty" seminars in order to determine interest or to satisfy your curiosity. Be very careful when practicing. You are responsible for your actions!
9. We are fortunate to have many martial art dignitaries present with us this weekend. Please introduce yourself and ask questions.
10. Don't lose your meal coupons. They are like cash and are needed for admission to the Dining Room. They cannot be replaced!
11. Name tags must be worn at all times while at the Maritime Facility. (best to pin on hat)
12. Cars must be parked in the designated area along the canal on Academy Drive and in the Storer Parking lot.. The school will ticket and TOW.
13. Visit the Camp Store. Lots of interesting T-shirts, Books and Videos available.
14. The Gym pool will be open: To be announced at Bell. (See
George Mattson for information)
Have a wonderful time.
George E. Mattson