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2008 Race 4 Entry Form
May 12, 2008 | Rudy Ramsaroop
FKCS President FKCS Inc. |
2008 Race 4 Event Flyer
May 12, 2008 | Rudy Ramsaroop
FKCS President FKCS Inc. |
FKCS Race #3 Monticello Update
May 5, 2008 | FKCS Board
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Dear FKCS Members & Families
The Board of the FKCS sincerely thanks all drivers, families and participants at our Race #3 at Monticello. Special thanks to JC Courrages and his entire Monticello Karting crew for the hospitality over the weekend.
There was great racing throughout the weekend in all classes. The weather was perfect and it made for a very enjoyable weekend at the track.
Many thanks to St. Claire Murraine of the Tallahassee Democrat for three days of newspaper & internet coverage of our racing. What a great article on the Kid Kart drivers that participated on Saturday at Monticello. Here's some links:
Link 1 Link 2 Link 3 Thanks to all our 2008 Sponsors for their generousity in helping make our Series possible. Race results were already posted on mylaps.com. (some post-tech updates may be pending). MyLaps Link FKCS Board |
New Kid Kart Sponsor : Ignite Your Life, Inc.
April 29, 2008 | FKCS Board
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Dear FKCS Members & Families
The Board would like to welcome our latest Class Sponser : Ignite Your Life, Inc.
Ignite Your Life, Inc. is happy to announce that it will be providing a sponsorship that will fund 1/2 the entry fee for each Kid Kart participant for the Monticello, Moroso and Ocala FKCS races.
Suzanne Kovi, owner of Ignite Your Life, Inc, teaches presentation skills, training and coaching services for individuals, small business and corporations. Suzanne encourages and teaches positive motivation for childern, young adults and even seasoned professionals. Kid karters learn safety, responsibility, competitiveness, sportsmanship and respect, which help build a foundation for success in life.
Suzanne's son, Deszo, has been a kid kart participant since 2007 and looks foward to making new friends through this generous offer. Come on out and take advantage of this fantastic offer. Ignite Your Life with a Kid Kart!
More information on Ignite Your Life, Inc and services can be found at www.suzannekovi.com
FKCS Board |
2008 Race 3 Event Flyer
April 29, 2008 | Rudy Ramsaroop
FKCS President FKCS Inc. |
Monticello Camping
April 25, 2008 | FKCS Board
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Dear FKCS Members & Families
Monticello Karting will be allowing camping over the FKCS weekend for $25.00 per night (no hookups). Motorhomes will be required to park along turn one only. Camper trailers will be allowed to stay within the pits in your pit space. Tow vehicles will not be allowed to stay within the pit area and you may not purchase a spot for your tow vehicle.
FKCS Board |
Bonus Points Races
April 25, 2008 | FKCS Board
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Dear FKCS Members & Families
A reminder to all drivers. Next weekend's race at Monticello is our second 25 Bonus Points Race. So if you attended Homestead you would have already recieved 25 Bonus Points and by attending next weekend you can get another 25 Bonus Points.
You can also add another 50 Bonus Points by attending all five races. So don't miss out on your Bonus Points, it's worth it if you intend to hold up a Championship Trophy at the end of the season. It's a five races series with one drop race, so rack up those Bonus Points to help make a difference.
See you on track at Monticello.
FKCS Board |
Kid Kart Sponsorship
April 24, 2008 | FKCS Board
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Dear FKCS Members & Families
Ignite Your Life, Inc. is happy to announce 1/2 price entries for all Kid Kart participants for Monticello, Moroso and Ocala races in 2008. Suzanne Kovi, owner of Ignite Your Life, teaches presentation skills, training and provides performance coaching services for individuals, small business and corporations. Suzanne encourages and teaches positive motivation techniques for children, young adults and even seasoned professionals. Kid karters learn safety, responsibility, competitiveness, sportsmanship and respect for their fellow drivers, all which helps build a foundation for success in life. Come on out and take advantage of this fantastic offer. Ignite Your Life with a Kid Kart!
Thanks to Suzanne Kovi and Ignite Your Life, Inc.
FKCS Board |
Monticello Hotel Information
April 18, 2008 | FKCS Board
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Dear FKCS Members & Families
The following are hotels nearest the Monticello racetrack.
Super 8 Monticello Rates 1 person $59 - 2 people $64- both plus tax 140 Pafford Rd. I-10 exit 225 Hiway 19 Monticello, Fl 32366 850-997-8888 Days Inn Rates $64.95 + tax Ask for Mr. Patel Monticello kart rate 44 Woodworth Dr I-10 exit 225 Lamont, Fl 32336 850-997-5988 Quality Inn Rates 67.46+tax ask for this rate 2616 Gamble Rd. I-10 exit 217 Monticello, Fl 32344 850-997-0020 Monticello KOA Campground(RV’s) 346 KOA Rd. I-10 exit 225 Monticello, Fl 32344 850-997-3890 FKCS Board |
Mylaps.com & 2nd Race Points
April 16, 2008 | FKCS Board
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Dear FKCS Members & Families
Results from the Homestead Race #2 of the 2008 FKCS Season is now up on mylaps.com.
Points are also updated for first two races of 2008.
Looking forward to seeing you all at Monticello on May 2nd, 3rd & 4th.
Click Here for a PDF of the Points after Race 2.
FKCS Board |
2008 Race 3 Enrty Form
April 16, 2008 | Rudy Ramsaroop
FKCS President FKCS Inc. |
FKCS CLASS SUMMARY
April 15, 2008 | FKCS Board
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Dear FKCS Members & Families
A comprehensive summary of classes, weights and tire specifications has been posted for everyone’s use. The information will be updated as timely as possible with information from the various sanctioning bodies as changes are communicated. It is the competitor’s responsibility to ensure they are compliant with the correct and latest rules as governed by WKA, EasyKart and Rotax Challenge.
Click Here for a PDF of the Class Summary.
FKCS Board |
Master Shifter Points
April 15, 2008 | FKCS Board
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Dear FKCS Members & Families
Points for Masters Shifter classes (ICC and Moto) will be adjusted for the first race at Jacksonville. Based on the changes communicated during the Homestead race to score these to engines separately we will recalculate the points and post the changes to the website as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please contact Todd Kovi, 2-Cycle Director at toddfkcs@comcast.net
FKCS Board |
URGENT NEWS... KGKI Radio Show
April 14, 2008 | FKCS Board
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Dear FKCS Members & Families
KGKI Radio of Bradenton/Sarasota will be hosting Duane Bryant (our Treasurer) on a live radio show TODAY April 14th at 5.00pm to 6.00pm. Duane should be on at about 5.30pm onwards and will be speaking about our sport and also promoting our Racing Series.
You can listen to the live broadcast by going to "google search" and then searching "1490 AM Bradenton Sarasota" and clicking on "listen live" link.
Also, you can go to "kgkiradio.com", and there will be a re-broadcast at 7.00pm. The broadcast will stay on for about a week and then be achived.
Looking forward to some great interest as a result of this show.
FKCS Board |
RACE 1 POINTS & FAST TIMES
April 12, 2008 | FKCS Board
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Dear FKCS Members & Families
The points and fast times from Race #1 are now posted.
FKCS Board |
HOMESTEAD HOTEL INFORMATION
April 8, 2008 | FKCS Board
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Dear FKCS Members & Families
We have obtain a great room rate at the Floridian Hotel in Homestead. The rate is $66.67 including tax. The tel# is 305-247-7020/ 1-800-371-9232, just ask for the Fla. Kart Championship Series rate. The address is 990 North Homestead Blvd.(US1).
Other hotels in the area: Econo Lodge 305-2489300/1-800-55-econo. 553 N.E.First Ave. Florida City Days Inn 305-345-1260/1-800-Days-Inn 51 S. Homestead Blvd.(US1). FKCS Board |
KID KART UPDATE
April 2, 2008 | FKCS Board
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Dear FKCS Members & Families
The weight for the Kid Kart class is 150lbs per WKA Rules
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2008 Race 2 Event Flyer
March 31, 2008 | Rudy Ramsaroop
FKCS President FKCS Inc. |
FKCS TAG HEAVY/MASTER CLASS UPDATE
March 30, 2008 | FKCS Board
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Dear FKCS Members & Families
After careful consideration and input from TaG Heavy and TaG drivers at the Jacksonville race, FKCS announces the following changes for TaG Heavy:
- TaG Drivers age 35 or older as of 3/21/08 are eligible for the TaG Heavy class. Total package weight (kart, driver, gear) must meet the minimum weight as defined by the WKA TaG rules plus 30 pounds. - Drivers over 200lbs with driving gear (suit, helmet, etc) and 16 years of age or older are still eligible for the class. Total package weight (kart, driver, gear) must meet the minimum weight as defined by WKA TaG rules plus 30 pounds. Other considerations: Since we have already started the series we need to account for any drivers over 35 that raced TAG in Jacksonville and want to transfer to the Heavy/Masters class. The following applies: - Drivers, 35 years and older as of 3/12/08 (herein referred to as a ‘qualified driver’), that raced in TaG at Jacksonville, that wish to move into the Heavy/Masters class starting with the Homestead race, can transfer their points from TaG. If a driver elects to transfer points to TaG Heavy/Masters the decision cannot be rescinded. Transferred points count toward the overall FKCS championship for the Heavy/Masters class. - Qualified drivers electing NOT to transfer points from TaG but still racing Heavy/Masters class starting with the Homestead race will have to complete all remaining races to be eligible for the FKCS championship in the Heavy/Masters class (participating in 4 of 5 race rule applies). - Qualified drivers that transfer points to Heavy/Master from the Jacksonville race AND complete the remaining 4 races in Heavy/Masters class will receive the 50 bonus points for competing at all 5 events. - Qualified drivers that elect Homestead as a drop (via non-participation) AND raced TaG in Jacksonville may transfer their points for the 3rd race scheduled at Monticello. - Qualified drivers MUST state their desire to transfer points prior to the start of qualifying at the next race for which they intend to do so. An authorization form will be provided at registration during the Homestead and Monticello races for qualified drivers requesting points transfer. - Drivers may continue to race TaG and, if eligible, can race in the Heavy/Masters class as well. Please direct questions to Todd Kovi, Senior 2-cycle Director. toddfkcs@comcast.net FKCS Board |
2008 Race 2 Enrty Form
March 26, 2008 | Rudy Ramsaroop
FKCS President FKCS Inc. |
FKCS Race #1 Jacksonville
March 25, 2008 | FKCS Board
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Dear FKCS Members & Families
The Board of the FKCS sincerely thanks all drivers, families and participants of our first race at Jacksonville. In spite of the Easter Holiday weekend and the high fuel prices the turnout was fantastic. There were a record number of pre-entries indicating that everyone was looking at benefiting from the pre-registration and the savings that it offered. There was great racing throughout the weekend. The weather was perfect and made for a very enjoyable weekend of racing.
Thanks to Ed Glanville and his crew at the North Florida Kart Club for their hospitality.
Thanks to all our Sponsors for their generosity in helping make our Series possible
FKCS Board |
Class Order and Day Selection
March 17, 2008 | FKCS Board
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Dear FKCS Members & Families
The Board of the FKCS is very happy to announce the nomination of TODD KOVI to replace Jay McKeage as Senior Two Cycle Director. Todd has been racing with the FKCS for over a year and has been known to be a very friendly and approachable person. Todd enjoys the racing with his son, Dezso, and typifies the membership of the FKCS. Todd has decided to volunteer his time in the interest of helping his beloved sport and the Board welcomes him.
Todd admits that he has a huge "shoe" to fill in that of Jay McKeage, but is not afraid of a new challenge. Jay has asked to step down, since his son, John, has decided to take some time off from karting. We hope to see John in a kart soon and we know we will see Jay around the track since he has admitted that he cannot stay away. The Board wishes to thank Jay for all his dedication and hard work during his tenure as Snr. 2 Cycle Director.
Contact email for Todd is toddfkcs@comcast.net
Welcome on board Todd and we all look forward to working with you.
FKCS Board |
Class Order and Day Selection
March 10, 2008 | FKCS Board
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Dear FKCS Members & Families
As has been an FKCS tradition, the class order and the run days of classes are subject to change after the first race weekend of the current racing season. Classes may be dropped and classes may be changed to different days depending on participation after the first race of the season.
The FKCS Board will review these participation numbers at Jacksonville and will make changes prior to the Homestead race. If it is your intention to run a certain class for our series please be at the Jacksonville race, so as to show the maximum participation numbers, so your class is keep on through the 2008 series.
FKCS Board |
Jacksonville Hotel Information
March 5, 2008 | FKCS Board
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Dear FKCS Members & Families
WE HAVE RESERVED A LIMITED NUMBERS OF ROOMS FOR THE JACKSONVILLE RACE WEEKEND. THESE ARE 2 DOUBLE BEDS NON-SMOKING ROOMS FOR THE 21ST & 22ND. TO GET THIS RATE YOU MUST BOOK BY 3/7/08.
1 OR 2 PERSONS $53.10 PLUS 13%TAX 3 OR 4 PERSONS $58.50 PLUS 13% TAX THESE ARE AT THE LAQUINTA INN 8555 BLANDING BLVD. JACKSONVILLE, TEL. # 1-800-531-5900 IDENTIFY AS MEMBERS OF FL. KART CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES PARTY. RESERVATION BLOC CONFIRMATION 0551GRFKET. LOCAL TEL # 904-778-9539 FKCS Board |
2008 Race 1 Event Flyer
February 27, 2008 | Rudy Ramsaroop
FKCS President FKCS Inc. |
Important Update
February 18, 2008 | FKCS Board
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Dear FKCS Members & Families
Please remember when submitting your entry form that your FKCS membership form also needs to be submitted. You MUST be a FKCS member in order to race the season. These forms can be found under the tab FILES. Completing all these forms now will expedite the registration process.
If you should have any questions on this process please email charlene@alanwilliams.net
Thanks for your cooperation.
FKCS Board |
NEW CLASS FOR 2008
February 10, 2008 | FKCS Board
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Dear FKCS Members & Families
Master 125cc Shifter Class DRIVER REQ: 35 and older with a Sprint 1 License ENGINES: Per WKA Technical Manual FUEL: Gas and oil only MIN. WEIGHT: 400lbs for MOTO ENGINES 415lbs for ICC ENGINES EXHAUST PIPE/SILENCER: Per WKA Technical Manual CARBURETOR: Per WKA Technical Manual TIRE: Open Brand 10x4.50-5 front, 11x7.10-5 rear AIRBOX: Required Per WKA Technical Manual Questions: contact Duane Bryan 239-825-6124 FKCS Board |
2008 SPONSORS
January 31, 2008 | FKCS Board
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Dear FKCS Members & Families
The 2008 Board of the FKCS would like on behalf of all Members and Families of the FKCS to welcome our 2008 Sponsors:
Ocala Gran Prix (Series Sponsor) www.ocalagranprix.com Easykart Americas (Series Sponsor) www.easykart.com Advanced Karting www.advancedkarting.com Aim Sports (Mychron) www.aimsports.com Autocraze www.autocraze.com CAL Developments Devine Designs Digigraphix www.digigraphix.net GO Designs & Motorsports www.godesigns.us Homestead Karting www.homesteadkarting.net Kartech Motorsports www.kartechusa.com Monticello Karting www.monticellokarting.com Moroso Karting www.racemoroso.com North Florida Kart Club www.nfkc.us Roken Racing RYSA Racing www.rysaracing.com TS Racing www.tsracing.com VP Racing Fuels www.vpfuels.com FKCS Board |
IMPORTANT UPDATE
January 25, 2008 | FKCS Board
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Dear FKCS Members & Families
There was a typo in the entry form that was recently posted. The price listed of $65.00 for classes is incorrect and a revised entry form has been posted, see new form. Those who have already paid based on the $65.00 price will be refunded the difference.
Remember that when submitting the entry form for the 1st race you must also include the FKCS membership form and driver profile. These forms can be found on the front page on the left hand side under files. All these forms completed will help expedite the registration process.
If you should have any questions or concerns please direct them to the proper person’s email address.
We are all looking forward to a great 2008 racing season.
FKCS Board |
Happy New Year 2008
January 17, 2008 | Rudy Ramsaroop
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Dear FKCS Members & Families
A Happy New Year to all FKCS Members and families. May 2008 bring you continued success in all of your racing efforts. The Board of the FKCS has many activities planned, that will make this a very exciting year.
In an effort to encourage participation in all races, the Board has unanimously voted on the following, 50 Bonus points for those drivers that participate in all FIVE races and 25 Bonus points EACH for the participation at Monticello and at Homestead. (A driver that participates in all FIVE races will therefore receive a total of 100 Bonus points.)
In an exciting new format for 2008, pre-registration will close 10 days prior to the event with a special prize incentive given to all competitors who make use of this opportunity.
Speaking of prizes, it?s been finalized that the prizes for FKCS Raffle for Charity will be as follows, Grand Prize is an Easykart 60cc, Second Prize is a Mychron 4 and Third Prize is a set of race Tires. Tickets will go on sale at Race #1 at Jacksonville and will cost ONE Dollar each.
The Board wishes everyone a great year and look forward to keeping it fresh and exciting for everyone.
See you soon in Jacksonville.
Rudy Ramsaroop FKCS President FKCS Inc. |
2008 Race 1 Entry Form
January 17, 2008 | Rudy Ramsaroop
FKCS President FKCS Inc. |
FKCS SCHEDULE
November 12, 2007 | Rudy Ramsaroop
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Dear FKCS Members & Families
The Board of the FKCS is happy to release our 2008 Schedule.
March 21-22-23 - Jacksonville - 103rd Street Complex April 11-12-13 - Homestead Karting May 2-3-4 - Monticello Kart Club June 6-7-8 - Moroso Karting July 18-19-20 - Ocala Gran Prix The schedule is set to run after the FWT and will allow for various Teams and Kart shop owners to plan participation in another Florida regional series after completion of the FWT. The Board is planning on implementing some novel and interesting ideas to encourage participation in all FKCS races. Look forward to seeing you all at the races. Rudy Ramsaroop FKCS President |
ANNUAL CHARITY RACE UPDATE
October 12, 2007 | Rudy Ramsaroop
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Dear FKCS Members & Families
In an effort to make our Charity race even more popular which will give us some great publicity, media attention, advertising and last but not least more money to donate to our charity. The Board of the F.K.C.S has had commitments from famous Racecar Drivers and sponsors that have shown serious interest in our Charity Race. However, we have encountered some administration delays with contracts, etc. which gave us an unavoidable late start in executing this event. Our proposed recipient for the charity race is Shands Children's Hospital. There is much paperwork involved when donating to this well deserved organization but proper protocol must be followed before we can proceed.
With careful review of the fixed costs involved in having our Charity race and that the only available event date is very close to the holiday season. In the best interest of our Charity and with consideration also to the level of fun that our racers have come to expect; the F.K.C.S Board has decided to postpone our Charity race for 2008. We believe that this decision will result in something far greater and will out weigh the inconvenience of a schedule change.
The Board of Directors has also decided on pursuing some different strategies to generate money for the Charity of our choice. One proposal is to make the Charity race as a combination with one of our regular State races, effectively reducing our costs of putting on a separate event. Hereby, we can include our Team Endurance race as part of our regular race weekend activities. Another fund raiser will be a raffle that will run throughout the 2008 Series with a drawing at the End of Year Banquet. The Grand prize for this raffle will be a brand new Easykart. The Board Members have proposed these and some other ideas that can be implemented throughout the FIVE race 2008 series that will generate money while not incurring any addition expenses creating a win-win situation that will indeed realize a larger donation to our Charity.
Finally, your board is working with full effort on our 2008 schedule and it will be posted as soon as it is finalized. As a yearly reminder, the board must schedule our F.K.C.S schedule around the Manufacturer's Cup, Gold Cup, Florida Winter Tour and Stars. This does not make it an easy task. We have received all other schedules except one. We ask that you please stay tuned and be patient as the schedule will be posted as soon as possible.
Rudy Ramsaroop FKCS President |
ANNUAL CHARITY RACE
October 2, 2007 | Rudy Ramsaroop
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Dear FKCS Members & Families
The FKCS Board is happy to announce the date for the 2nd Annual Charity Race as Friday 2nd Nov and Saturday 3rd Nov 2007. The venue is Ocala Gran Prix (OGP).
The class format will be the same as last year, with a practice day on Friday and a single race day on Saturday. The Board is preparing a few fun ideas for the weekend. Among one of them is a TWO Hour Team
endurance race in the OGP rental karts, scheduled for Friday night.
Details and an event flyer will follow soon.
Looking forward to good weekend of fun and racing.
Rudy Ramsaroop FKCS President |
NEW PRESIDENT LETTER TO MEMBERSHIP
August 13, 2007 | Rudy Ramsaroop
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Dear FKCS Members & Families
Hello all and thanks to all that supported my election as your new President.
Firstly (and again) thanks to Alex Oppliger for the time and effort that he gave to the FKCS over the past year. Alex and the 2007 Board were able to put together a great series with a lot of new membership. To top it all off was a spectacular banquet that people are still talking about and will continue to for quite some time. The Board promised a fun event with lots of food and prizes and delivered far more. Kudos to all involved in the planning and execution of the “Best Banquet” ever, as I was told by many. What about those “Eagles”? Spectacular!!! Arrangements are already being made to confirm the same location, The NASCAR Grille, for 2008 with even more space and seating. You don’t want to miss next year!!!
The Board will like to thank our 2007 sponsors for their commitment in making this year a great one for the Racers and families of the FKCS. Another successful year of racing is now in the record books and your 2008 Board is already planning the Charity race and the 2008 schedule. Very many thanks to all of the members of the FKCS and their families for the support and dedication to our series. Many thanks to all the Racers who always put on a great show. Thanks to all the volunteers for their unselfish contributions.
Continuing with a great idea, plans are already being finalized to return to Ocala Grand Prix for our Second Annual Charity race. Your suggestions are invited for consideration as to a suitable Charity to be selected by the Board. This is going to be a fun event and remember all profits go to charity. From the looks of things it’s going to be even bigger than last year. The NEW Board has a few ideas that will guarantee a bigger fun factor. Look for a date and event flyer to follow soon.
As for sponsorship for 2008, I would like to encourage anyone to feel free to contact me if they are interested in sponsorship or has knowledge of any organization that will be interested in being involved with the FKCS.
Looking forward to continued growth and success of the FKCS in 2008.
Rudy Ramsaroop FKCS President |
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