RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL REPORT-2005

The Renaissance Festival ran 7 weekends from (Labor Day weekend) September 3^rd until the last day, October 16^th, 2005. Net income was down from last year by approximately $200. This was mainly because of decreased coverage over previous year’s participation; we had to get assistance from the Westport Chess Club (a Missouri Club) for three weekends this year, as opposed to two weekends help each of the previous two years. The help from the Westport Chess Club (a Kansas City area club) is greatly appreciated, but when we split funds for the weekend with them, we cut into the Kansas Chess Association’s income from the Festival.

As usual, individuals working a full weekends help (working all 2 or 3 days) in the 3^rd, 4^th, 6^th, and 7^th weekends-weekends not covered by the Westport Chess Club- received a full year’s membership in the Kansas Chess Association (KCA). The following individuals provided a full weekends support:

September 17^th to 18^th- Vacil Sullens and KCA President Laurence Coker

September 24^th to 25^th- KCA editor Neil Andrews and Bob Spies

October 8^th to 10^th (Columbus Day weekend)-Duane Johnson

October 15^th and 16^th-Former KCA Vice-President Tom Moloney and the family of Joe and Spencer Conklin

David Knight-Current KCA Vice-President and Organizer of the Renaissance Festival this year also receives a year free membership for his over great supervision and work in making the Renaissance Festival another financial success. Income is 957.90. TOTAL NET INCOME after expenses (after all expenses including $170 liability insurance, 100 booth maintenance, 50 for vinyl boards) is $957.90 – 320 = $637.90. This helps to keep KCA membership dues down (no raises in over 6 years), and helps to support chess in Kansas, including the 2005 Kansas Open, which again be held at the Wichita Airport Hilton July 21^st to 23^rd, 2006. Mark your calendar now!!!!!