As I am standing my pitch is:

"Most important attribute is honesty. No cyber bullying. I am in favour of the lads tournament of 19 in Andorra & 2 Edinburgh teams in the club cup and Scottish team in Warsaw and good Senior teams and some comeback kids for Norway"

I believe that more than one person has been seeking proxy votes.

I would say that it is acceptable to say "I am going to the meeting if you want me to act as proxy." to known people. It is much less appropriate to say something like "Give me your proxy even though you don't really know me" especially if this happens in what is effectively a spam email.

Anyway my election address for Director of Scottish Championships.

I have been running this event for more years than I care to remember. The current international format and the support of a benefactor has proved beneficial. I am an experienced arbiter, officiating at events since 1980. I have organised a number of events both in Scotland and in England (bet that counts against me!). I am recognised by FIDE as a category B International Arbiter, International Organiser and Arbiter Trainer.
I was the Chess Scotland Home Director and President of the Scottish Junior Chess Association.

I'm sure I could say more. Hopefully others will give a similar (and brief synopsis) either here or more officially.

All

I've decided to step down from my roles on the forum in order to focus my attention elsewhere. This change will take effect from the date of the AGM, and means I will no longer be responsible for any forum related issues.

I want to thank Andy and Hugh for their support over the years/months. Forum moderation is sometimes a difficult and time consuming task and their help has been very much appreciated.

Regards
Andrew

Lennart Koehn is currently battling away against some strong opposition in Austria.

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I’ll use a different thread as an excuse to re-post details of this year’s Dundee & Angus Congress. It will take place 11 – 13 October at David Lloyd Leisure near Monifieth. This year will be our 10th running of the modern Dundee Congress and the 9th at this venue.

Points of note for this year:

We have received additional funding from Awards For All Scotland so the prize fund has been significantly increased. The new money has been spread across most prize groups with additional grading prizes, but Junior prizes have not been increased - instead we have secured the services of one of Scotland's leading junior coaches, Andrew Green, who will conduct one-to-one and small group coaching. Further details including times and format nearer the time (email me if you want info sent direct to you - <!-- e --><a href="mailto:director@dundee-congress.co.uk">director@dundee-congress.co.uk</a><!-- e -->).

Entry fees are unchanged from last year - £23, £21, £19 and £17.

Our policy of not offering free entry continues.

Rate of play – we are dispensing with the interim time control and quickplay finish. Each player will have 1¾ hours for all moves.

Accommodation – plenty of options between Monifieth, Brought Ferry and Dundee. For a comprehensive list of options see http://www.dundee-congress.co.uk/accommodation.htm

Current offers:
Travelodge (http://www.travelodge.co.uk)
Dundee Central - Fri - £34, Sat £43
Strathmore Ave - Fri - £22, Sat £29
Dundee (by Camperdown Park) - Fri - £25, Sat £31 (booked together)

For full details of the congress visit our website http://www.dundee-congress.co.uk
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As you have gathered I am on holiday at the moment.

I am putting together the list of motions and will publish it later in the week. I have put together the list of candidates for your perusal

Candidates for Election to Directorships of Chess Scotland
All proposed by Hamish Glen and seconded by Andy Howie unless stated

President:
Candidate: Hamish Glen
Proposed by Alex McFarlane, seconded by Andy Howie

Candidate: Stephen Hilton
Proposed by Ian Brownlee, seconded by Chris Hampton

Executive Director:
Candidate: Andy Howie
Proposed by Hamish Glen, seconded by Ian Brownlee

Finance Director
Candidate: David Congalton

Home Director (Open)
No Candidate

Home Director (Junior)
Candidate: David Deary
Proposed by David Congalton, seconded by Iain Fraser

Customer Services Director
No Candidate

International Director (Open)
Candidate: Andrew Muir

International Director (Junior)
Candidate: Calum MacQueen
Proposed by Hugh Brechin, seconded by Sean Milton

Schools Development Director:
Candidate: June Underwood
Proposed by David Oswald, seconded by Calum MacQueen

Marketing Director
Candidate: Jonathan Edwards
Proposed by Hugh Brechin, seconded by Andy Howie

Scottish Championships Director
Candidate: Alex McFarlane

Technical Director
Candidate: Ken Stewart

FIDE/ECU Delegate
Candidate: Andy Howie
Proposed by Hamish Glen, seconded by Ian Brownlee

Dear Chess Friends,

We want to inform you about our 3rd International Chess Tournament "ISTHMIA' 2013 which will be held from 18-25 of August in Vrachati Korinthias Greece.
I am sending to you attached the regulations of the tournament and one more document about the location of the tournament.

For more information you can visit the website of the tournament: <!-- w --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.isthmia.gr">www.isthmia.gr</a><!-- w -->

Please forward this mail to interested parties.

for the Organizing Committee
Maria Petsetidi
email:korinthiachess@gmail.com
phone:+30 6974858312

I've played in the West Wales Congress a few time. It's a very friendly tournament and you obviously get to play a set of different faces.
See below if you fancy getting away for the weekend. There's a new venue this year.

West Wales 46th Week-end Congress

Note! New Venue: The Mercure Swansea Hotel, Phoenix Way, Llansamlet, Swansea, SA7 9EG <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.mercureswansea.co.uk/">http://www.mercureswansea.co.uk/</a><!-- m -->
Just three miles from Swansea city centre and within easy reach of two M4 junctions, the Mercure Swansea Hotel is set in landscaped lakeside grounds.

FRIDAY – SUNDAY
11th Oct – 13th Oct 2013

OPEN, MAJOR & MINOR SECTIONS
All players in the Open and Major Events must be registered with the Welsh Chess Union or their respective national body.

Schedule of Rounds

Round 1 – Friday 11th October 6.30 p.m. to 10.30 p.m.
Round 2 – Saturday 12th October 9.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m.
Round 3 – Saturday 12th October 2.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.
Round 4 – Sunday 13th October 9.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m.
Round 5 – Sunday 13th October 2.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.
__________________________________________________________

Please send your entries to Les Philpin
59 Cecil Road
Gowerton
SWANSEA
SA4 3DF
Tel: 01792 418711
Mob: 07970 840247
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If an acknowledgement is required please enclose a SAE.

Name _____________________________________

Address _____________________________________

_____________________________________

e-mail address _____________________________________

Tel No: _______________________________

Club ___________________ Grade ( if any ) _____

DOB ( if junior ) __________ Bye Requested in Round ____

I wish to enter the OPEN/ MAJOR/ MINOR section and enclose an entry fee of _____ and a donation of _______.

Please make cheques payable to ‘WEST WALES CHESS CONGRESS’

Prizes and Entry Fees
OPEN Entry fee £22
Prizes 1st £200; 2nd £75; 3rd £50
A grading prize will be awarded at under 2000

MAJOR ( Under 1850 ) Entry fee £20
Prizes 1st £150; 2nd £70; 3rd £35
A grading prize will be awarded at under 1650

MINOR ( Under 1500 ) Entry fee adults £18 and juniors £16
Prizes 1st £120; 2nd £60; 3rd £30
A grading prize will be awarded at under 1300

CONGRESS RULES
Rates of play 42 moves in 1hr 45 mins. After 42 moves both clocks to be
moved back 15 minutes and the games completed in the
time remaining.

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A great result for David Grant in the afternoon open from the first week. He went close to an incredible double, losing in the last round in the morning open when right in the shake up. Very well done David!

come along to Irvine to a friendly, wee, well run tournament. New venue this year, near to shops and nice social club will lend itself to a good time for all. Decent prize money in every section so get stuck in