Wednesday, March 29, 2000 The University Daily Kansan Section A · Page 5 Chess club seeks mates Lack of funds backs group into corner By J. R. Mendoza Special to the Kansan David Wang, Prairie Village freshman, can testify that starting an organization is no easy task. Wang resurrected the Chess Club at the University of Kansas at the beginning of the fall semester and is the organization's president. The club meets at 8 p.m. every Tuesday at the Pioneer Room in the Burge Union. Rohit Parthasarathy, club treasurer and Overland Park sophmore, said the group had advertised heavily for members. The group has five members, and three serve as club officers. "We've put fliers on campus." Parthasarathy said. "I think a lot of people saw the fliers." Wang said a chess club existed on campus before but was dissolved four years ago. "David had the idea of starting it in Parthasarathy said. Wang said one of the problems the organization had was lack of monetary support. The group asked Student Senate for money, but were told the request was turned down because chess boards do not fall under Student Senate finance guidelines. And although the group has a treasurer, it does not require members to pay dues. "We have no income," Wang said. "And we have nothing to play on." The club asked sources outside of the University for money but received no support, Parthasarathy said. "We only wanted money for basic necessities," he said. "We have to bring our own chess sets because we don't have them here to use. Somebody should help us out." Despite the funding problem, Wang and Parthasarathy agreed that the club was worthwhile. "It's an intellectual activity," he said. "It's very little luck, just pure skill and a lot of strategy." Rohit Parthasarathy club treasurer "We're doing this as community service run out of our own pockets." Wang said. Eulalio Muñoz Jr., Topeka sophomore, said he saw an ad in the Kansan for the club and joined because he loved to play chess. Muñoz said he had played chess for 10 years. "I've never played seriously, just for fun," Muñoz said. "I'm not good. I just love to play." Parthasarathy said that he had played for six years and that the game was a good hobby. "it's an intellectual activity," he said. "It's very little luck, just pure skill and a lot of strategy." We Buy, Sell & Trade USED & NEW Sports Equipment 841-PLAY 1029 Massachusetts europe from $57 Council a day Travel 622 West 12th St. Next to Yello Sub 749-3900 www.counciltravel.com - Help patients resume important life roles after their ability to function has been impaired. Newman University is now accepting applications for its occupational therapy program for the fall term. 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