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The American Go FoundationWho Are We?The American Go Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization devoted to the promotion of the game of go in the United States. With our support, thousands of Americans, especially children, have learned go from dozens of teachers who work to introduce go to American society through organizing, instruction and promotional efforts. We focus on go for children, but we support many kinds of promotional and educational activities. If you like you can view our Certificate of Incorporation and By-laws. What is Go?Go is the most modern of ancient board games. Simple enough for a child. Too challenging for a computer. A gateway for learning and a model for parallel thinking. A game of go is both a wordless communication and the mutual construction and solution of a puzzle as easy or as complex as the players make it. Go is a game of aesthetics and patterns best played with balance, tolerance and respect for the game and your partner. The American Go Foundation is the charitable arm of the American go community promoting the game in the United States both for its enjoyment as a pastime and as an elegant educational tool. We support teachers and teaching activities and the cross cultural activities which lend this 4000 year old game its timeless depth. To learn more about American go, visit www.usgo.org. What Does the AGF Do?Equipment Grants: American teachers, schools and youth programs can apply for the free Classroom Starter Set -- six 9x9/13x13 sets with Way to Go instruction booklets and a go CD. Up to $200 per year in matching funds are available for teachers to purchase sets, books, equipment, demo boards and other materials for introducing go to children in classrooms or as an after-school activity. Click here for more detailed information about AGF equipment grants. To receive the Starter Set or other AGF equipment, programs must submit the Funding Application form. Include any questions you may have on the form. Teaching Grants: AGF support for American teachers is available to schools and after-school programs willing to devote the minimal resources to establish a go program. Matching funds of up to $15/hr are available for instructors. Click here for Teacher Support Guidelines. Click here to download a funding application form and request further information. The Way To Go: The AGF's introductory booklet, now in its fifth printing, is the most widely read book about go in the English language. Clear, concise, comprehensive and free, more than 40,000 copies are in print. The Way to Go is available as a free download. AGA Summer Camp: The AGF provides funds for the American Go Association Summer Go Camp for children age 7 - 17. We provide scholarships for children who could not otherwise attend. Thanks to the generosity of AGF donors, financial need has never prevented a child from attending the AGA Summer Go Camp. Teaching Mentors: Aspiring teachers should contact the AGF Education Coordinator at agf@usgo.org. Free Book for Teachers: Go As Communication by the Japanese professional player Yasuda Yasutoshi is the record of a surprising discovery, namely, that a simple game called First Capture Go can have enormous educational and therapeutic value. The AGF will send this inspiring book to teachers. To request a copy please email us at agf@usgo.org and include information about your program. This offer is for teachers only, please. Teacher of the Year Award: Teacher of the Year Award: Each year the AGF selects a teacher who has made an outstanding contribution to go education and promotion. The winner attends the U.S. Go Congress free of charge. To learn more, click here. Directed Funding: Because of our tax-deductible status, we can receive earmarked tax-deductible donations for local educational, cultural, and club activities consistent with our mission and IRS rules. Local sponsors can obtain tax-deductible support for promotional and educational go outreach in your community by working through the AGF. If you have local funders or funding available contact the AGF at agf@usgo.org. Write: The American Go Foundation Click here to view/download the AGF Certificate f Incorporation.
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