POLK SCHOLASTIC CHESS, INC.
LAKELAND, FLORIDA

Polk Scholastic Chess, Inc., is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering academic growth through the game of chess. Serving students from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th grade in Polk County, Florida, including those who are home-schooled, PSC has been committed for over 25 years to enhancing educational experiences via chess. Recognized by local schools and community leaders such as Senator Kelli Stergel and Mayor Howard Wiggs (Lakeland), the organization operates under a mission that encourages both competitive play without penalization of skill level and active community engagement. The organization collaborates with public and private schools across Polk County to promote the formation and sustainability of chess teams. These efforts extend to arranging tournaments where school teams, individual students, and homeschoolers alike can participate. Additionally, it acknowledges outstanding graduating seniors through a scholarship program requiring an essay contest highlighting contributions at school and in the community. Polk Scholastic Chess is registered as a DOMNP corporation, located in Winter Haven, FL, with its headquarters at PO BOX 252, Bartow, FL, 33831. It was incorporated on December 28, 1994 (Filed Number: N94000006319) and most recently reincarnated on July 13, 2004. The nonprofit maintains active communication through multiple lines of contact and upholds transparency with annual reports, the latest being filed on February 6, 2024. The governance structure includes a board led by Malay Shah (President), Arvindkumar Shah (Vice President), and Abhaykumar S Shah (Treasurer). For more information or to participate in their offerings, individuals are encouraged to visit www.polkscholasticchess.com.