30-11-2022, 07:07 AM
The results of the Chess Scotland AGM elections on Saturday were very interesting and puzzle me.
During the meeting, time and time again, the subject of funding was brought up as the major handicap to progress. However the two candidates who had the best ideas lost.
For the role of President there were two candidates - Ian Brownlee and Alex McFarlane. Ian said he was in contact with several possible sponsors. Alex said he wanted to tackle the shortage of volunteers by tapping the bank of silver surfers. After several questions by members, Alex won the vote handsomely.
For the role of International Director there were also two candidates - myself and Alan Tate. I offered to submit a petition to parliament to restore the block grant. Alan gave no speech and there were no questions from members. Alan won the vote handsomely.
During the meeting, time and time again, the subject of funding was brought up as the major handicap to progress. However the two candidates who had the best ideas lost.
For the role of President there were two candidates - Ian Brownlee and Alex McFarlane. Ian said he was in contact with several possible sponsors. Alex said he wanted to tackle the shortage of volunteers by tapping the bank of silver surfers. After several questions by members, Alex won the vote handsomely.
For the role of International Director there were also two candidates - myself and Alan Tate. I offered to submit a petition to parliament to restore the block grant. Alan gave no speech and there were no questions from members. Alan won the vote handsomely.