Dear Members of the Glendale City Council:
Thank you for helping with the California State Open Chess Tournament. We recently invited the City
of
Glendale
to
contribute
$12,000
toward
the
tournament’s
overall
budget,
helping
us
deliver
a
top-tier
event
for
the
community.
We
would
now
like
to
provide
a
more
detailed
outline
explaining
what
those
funds
will
provide.
1. Tournament Rooms ($8,200)
To
host
the
tournament
at
the
Embassy
Suites
from
August
30 to
September
1,
we
are
responsible
for
daily
rental
fees
plus
a
service
charge
and
tax.
Here
is
how
the
charges
break
down:
○ Diamond Ballroom
Saturday,
8/30:
$1,500
Sunday,
8/31:
$1,500
Monday,
9/1:
$1,500
Subtotal:
$4,500
○ Black Pearl Room
Saturday,
8/30:
$500
Sunday,
8/31:
$500
Monday,
9/1:
$500
Subtotal:
$1,500
○ Total Before Service Charge and Tax: $6,000 ○ Service Charge and Tax (24% + 10.25%): $2,202.60 ○ Grand Total: $8,202.60
2. Hosting Tournament Director ($2,000)
We
will
fly
in
a
licensed
International
Chess
Federation
(FIDE)
tournament
director
from
out
of
state,
covering
their
travel,
lodging,
and
compensation.
3. Banners, Printed Publications, and Local Advertising ($1,800) High-quality
banners,
brochures,
and
flyers
will
promote
Glendale’s
involvement
as
a
key
sponsor.
We
will
prominently
feature
the
City’s
logo
in
both
digital
and
printed
materials,
showcasing
Glendale’s
civic
pride
and
dedication
to
educational
enrichment.
This
budget
will
cover
five
banners
and
1,000
brochures
to
be
distributed
at
local
businesses,
schools,
and
city
events.
We
will
advertise
the
event
through
local
media,
social
platforms,
and
community
outlets.
We
will
also
run
a
two-week
display
ad
campaign
leading
up
to
the
event,
targeting
Glendale
residents
most
likely
to
attend.
Key Considerations for the City Council
This world-class event will bring together 500 of the country’s top chess players, along with their coaches,
families,
and
spectators.
● Community Engagement and Participation:
In
addition,
we
anticipate
that
over
100
Glendale
residents
will
compete,
volunteer,
or
attend
the
tournament.
● Economic Benefit:
The
players
and
their
families
will
be
staying
at
the
Embassy
Suites
and
will
support
local
restaurants
and
businesses.
● Educational and Cultural Value:
Chess
is
significant
to
Glendale’s
diverse
heritage,
and
hosting
a
premier
tournament
highlights
our
shared
commitment
to
intellectual
pursuits,
strategic
thinking,
and
cultural
pride.
We
also
plan
to
coordinate
messaging
with
the
upcoming
Glendale
Tech
Week,
emphasizing
Glendale’s
role
as
an
innovation
hub.
We are thankful for the City of Glendale’s ongoing support and the thoughtful review of this request.
If
you
have
any
questions
or
need
further
details,
please
don't
hesitate
to
reach
out.
We
would
be
happy
to
meet
with
you
or
any
members
of
the
City
Council
to
discuss
how
these
funds
will
be
effectively
utilized.
Thank you for your time and consideration. We look forward to continuing to work with you to make
this
year’s
California
State
Open
a
success.
Best wishes,
David Tonoyan
President,
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