2020 Strategy Across the Board: Sponsor Spotlight

Name: 2020 Strategy Across the Board: Sponsor Spotlight
Uploaded: 2020-11-30T23:17:47+00:00
Description: Nick Ragone of Ascension and John Beckstead of Edward Jones talks about why they are passionate about chess. Hear about Ascension’s Your Move Chess program and why the Strategy Across the Board gala is so important. 2020satb.givesmart.com

November 30, 2020 ChessTerra Chess Lectures

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Nick Ragone of Ascension and John Beckstead of Edward Jones talks about why they are passionate about chess. Hear about Ascension’s Your Move Chess program and why the Strategy Across the Board gala is so important.

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