Saint Louis Ki Society Monthly News

Saint Louis Ki Society
May 2010 Newsletter

General News
Cinco de Mayo en el Ocho de Mayo! Join in on the fundraising, dinner, party and raffle.
No need to be present for the raffle, you can buy tickets this week at the dojo or online. The event will be at the home of Mark Rubbert and Kate Theis, 6836 Plateau Ave. Weather permitting, we’ll be out on the patio. Arrive between 6 and 7 pm for drinks and appetizers. The buffet dinner will be ready by 7. The dinner is $10 and includes one raffle ticket, but you can buy more for only a $1 and increase your chance to win movie tickets, Cardinal Baseball tickets, restaurant gift certificates and more. See all of the details online at http://kiforums.stlki.org/index.php/topic,416.0.html.

Volunteers are needed for the dojo Spring Cleaning on Sunday, May 16. We will begin at noon and if enough people show up we can finish about 2 pm. You can come for a half hour or two hours, all assistance is welcome.

In April SLKS members elected 2 new and three incumbent members to our Board of Directors. New members Patricia Mayer and Tom Nishino were each elected to 2 year terms. Continuing members Rick Blanke and Alice Hall were elected to 2 tear terms. And continuing member Jason Gutenschwager was elected to a 1 year term.

At least 80 people took advantage of the early registration discount for the 2010 National Ki Aikido Seminar. The Seminar is hosted by Midland Ki Federation in Colorado. The dates are July 9 to 11 and classes will be taught by Ki Society President and Chief Instructor Shinichi Tohei Sensei. The event is at the University of Colorado–Boulder. Details are posted on the Midland Ki Federation website: www.midlandki.org. If you need more information check the MKF website. If you can’t find what you need there contact Derek Nabel at derek_nabel@yahoo.com

All SLKS and MVKS students are encouraged to attend, even beginners. Five of our students have already registered. It will be a wonderful seminar in a great summer location. You’ll also get to see some of our students take advanced Ki Tests.

Kid’s Aikido
We just started the latest Kids session which runs until June 12. Welcome to new student Elsa Ha. We’re glad to have you in class. Classes are on Mondays and Wednesdays, 5 to 5:50 pm. After this current session Kids Aikido will end for the summer. There may be a special kids summer short session, perhaps with daily classes for a week, in late July or early August. If you are interested in having your child attend, please send an email to contact@stlki.org.

Adult Aikido
Welcome to new teen student Mary Derda. It’s great to have new people to train with!
Class times are changing for the summer beginning May 1. Look below for the details.

The next Testing will be on Saturday, May 22nd. There will be Kyu Tips preparation classes on the three Fridays prior to testing beginning at 6:30 pm. Everyone is encouraged to attend testing. It's good training just to watch, and you may help.

Dynamic Meditation
Check the schedule changes below.

Upcoming Events and Special Classes

May Advanced Class will be on Sunday the 23rd, 10 am to 1 pm.
There will be a free introductory Aikido class for adults on Saturday, May 15th, 10 to 11:30 am. Prior registration is required. Call (314) 726-5070, (if voice mail answers use extension 4).
Or send email to register@stlki.org.

New students may also take a free introductory class the first week of the month. Join in on any of our regularly scheduled classes. Pre-registration is not required, though you can call ahead to let us know you’re coming at (314) 725-5070. It’s best to arrive 15 to 20 minutes before class.

In June come join us on:
•   Tuesday 06/01, 7:30 to 9 pm
•   Wednesday 02/05, 6:30 to 8 pm
•   Saturday 06/05, 10 to 11:30 am
•   Sunday 06/06, 10 to 11:30 am
•   Monday 06/07. 6:30 to 8 pm

Adult Testing will be on Saturday, May 22nd. There will be Kyu Tips preparation classes on the three Fridays prior to testing beginning at 6:30 pm.

There will be a 5-week Introductory Aikido Course for adults on Wednesdays in June, the 2nd through the 30th. The classes will be 6:30 to 8 pm and the cost is $50.

Schedule Changes and Cancellations (see the latest here)

There are changes in the adult Aikido Classes, effective May 1 through September 6:
•   Monday and Wednesday Ki Aikido class time is now 6:30 to 8pm, open to all levels.
•   The Monday Dynamic Meditation class is canceled.
•   Tuesday Classes will begin 15 minutes earlier, Dynamic Meditation 6:15 to 7:15pm, Aikido 7:30 to 9 pm
•   The Wednesday Advanced class is canceled.
•   Thursday Ki Aikido class is canceled.
•   Advanced Aikido class will be on the fourth Sunday of each month, 10am to 1pm. The 10 to 11:30am portion is open to all students at all levels. 2nd Kyu rank is required to attend the entire class.

eScrip
Shop and raise funds for Saint Louis Ki Society with eScrip.
eScrip is a system that rewards customer loyalty by contributing a percentage of purchases to school or youth based groups. A percentage of all purchases made at eScrip merchants will be given to the designated school or group. Schnucks is one of the bi supporters.

You can pick up a Schnucks card at the dojo or at any Schnucks. Register by phone or go online to eScrip and register your card. There you can also register debit and credit cards. Use these cards at any of the many eScrip merchants and a percentage of your purchase will be donated to Saint Louis Ki Society. eScrip merchants are all over. You could shop at Macy’s, Eddie Bauer, or perhaps even your favorite restaurant.

Click here to register with eScrip.

Schnucks eScrip Special: Use your Schnucks eScrip card from April 25 - May 25 and when you purchase select Kraft Foods and Purina items. You can earn an extra 3% of the purchase price!