14-08-2013, 09:38 AM
In fairness to Hamish, I have just seen that the directors' reports contain this from Hamish, I suppose this could serve as his election address.
WAY FORWARD
Constitution In terms of the coming year, I really want to undertake a thorough review of the Chess Scotland constitution. It is not a question of criticising what has been agreed in the past, it is more a matter of tightening up a number of ambiguities to help us, as an organisation, to operate more effectively and efficiently. Governance is important and deserves to be kept under review with changes being made where appropriate.
Junior Chess
The importance of junior chess cannot be over-stated and I suggest it is now time to have a serious look at the structure under which it operates. My favoured approach would be a form of regional structure operating within a Chess Scotland 'umbrella'. This would allow greater autonomy at local level whilst remaining within the national structure for support and services.
The coming year I look forward to my second year as President, I think there is much to be done to build upon the past and the continuing good work so many people do in enabling organised chess to be played in communities across Scotland. Thank you to everyone who has helped me in my first year. I hope to retain your support for the coming years of my term of office.
Hamish Glen, President
Again, not too inspiring I would say. Compare David Congalton's and David Deary's statements with those of the Presidential candidates.
WAY FORWARD
Constitution In terms of the coming year, I really want to undertake a thorough review of the Chess Scotland constitution. It is not a question of criticising what has been agreed in the past, it is more a matter of tightening up a number of ambiguities to help us, as an organisation, to operate more effectively and efficiently. Governance is important and deserves to be kept under review with changes being made where appropriate.
Junior Chess
The importance of junior chess cannot be over-stated and I suggest it is now time to have a serious look at the structure under which it operates. My favoured approach would be a form of regional structure operating within a Chess Scotland 'umbrella'. This would allow greater autonomy at local level whilst remaining within the national structure for support and services.
The coming year I look forward to my second year as President, I think there is much to be done to build upon the past and the continuing good work so many people do in enabling organised chess to be played in communities across Scotland. Thank you to everyone who has helped me in my first year. I hope to retain your support for the coming years of my term of office.
Hamish Glen, President
Again, not too inspiring I would say. Compare David Congalton's and David Deary's statements with those of the Presidential candidates.