CARLISLE CHESS CLUB
Chess is Cheap — But it isn't Free
Running a chess club for kids is not as expensive as an athletic team, a Scout troop, or almost any other activity for kids. Chess is cheap.
But there are still costs.
Chess sets and boards, larger demonstration boards for instruction, chess clocks, and medals and awards for the kids are a few of the items that must be purchased. Lost or damaged items must be replaced. The club also aims to purchase chess books and software for the Carlisle School and Gleason libraries. We plan to invite Chess Masters to give instruction occasionally at the club, and this involves expenses, too.
With about forty kids in the program, the costs do add up. We need a few hundred dollars per year to pay for it all.
We are asking for your voluntary donation to help fund the Club. We would appreciate a donation in any amount, especially if your child is currently participating in the Club's program at the Carlisle School.
Donations are Tax-Deductible
The Club is a tax-exempt charitable and educational organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code -- which means that your donation is tax-deductible.
Donate by Credit Card or PayPal
You may make your donation with your credit card by clicking one of the "Make a donation" buttons.
The button will take you to PayPal where you can enter the amount of your donation and your credit card information. You don't need a PayPal account to use this service, and you won't be asked to sign up for a PayPal account. We are simply using PayPal as our authorized secure payment processor for your credit-card donation. Of course, if you do have a PayPal account, or care to create one, you can use that to make the payment also.
Donate by Check or Cash
You may also donate by sending a check made out to Carlisle Chess Club to:
118 Nowell Farme Road
Carlisle, MA 01741
We would also be happy to accept your donation check or cash in person when you are dropping off your children at the Friday morning sessions of the Club.