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Russell Potter
Mike Huff
Ray Megginson
- Mike Huff
- Ray Megginson
- Russell Potter
- Richard White
- Courtney Barnes
- Matt Slomba
Call to Order
- Meeting called to order by Mike Huff 1400 9/10/16
- Russell Potter recognized by Mike Huff for placing 4th in NC Open tournament.
Summary of Events
- Holiday Quick, November 4
- Mike moves to continue, Richard seconds, motion carries.
- Winter G/30 and LOTS Warm-Up, January 16
- Mike moves to continue, Richard seconds, motion carries.
- Jack Frost G/30 Tournament, February 13
- Mike moves to continue, Richard seconds, motion carries.
- Spring Fling G/30, March 19
- Mike moves to continue, Courtney seconds, motion carries.
- Grand Prix Warm-Up, April 2
- Mike moves to continue, Richard seconds, motion carries.
- Walter Muir Memorial, April 23
- Russell highlights history of this important tournament.
- All present discuss possibility of changing date of tournament.
- All present discuss need to generate more growth and interest.
- Courtney offers to direct some tournaments in future.
- Russell moves to consider 2 Grand Prix each year, Ray seconds, motion carries.
- Russell discusses different payout structures for each tournament.
- Mike moves to accept, Richard seconds, motion carries.
- Block Party (“Homecoming”), May 15
- Mike moves to continue if Grandin Village Merchant’s Association approves.
- Ray seconds, motion carries.
- Festival in the Park, May 28
- Russell discusses need to increase player interaction.
- Courtney discusses option of $5 donation to play simul with receipt.
- Richard discusses playing multiple simuls with varying levels.
- All discuss promoting value of 501(c).
- Ray discusses including festival with period of free chess lessons.
- All discuss logistics of tables, transport, and volunteers.
- All discuss presence for two days at festival.
- Mike discusses grant from Roanoke Arts Commission and delegating committee headed by Bill Adams.
- Mike moves to continue festival for two days, Ray seconds, motion carries.
- Summer Quick, June 18
- Mike proposes need to cut down on Summer tournaments.
- Russell discusses better advertising and need for some Summer tournaments.
- Courtney proposes trying second Grand Prix in Summer.
- Ray discusses option of moving Walter Muir Memorial to Summer.
- Russell notes need for above discussion among Board members.
- Russell requests current assignment of Grand Prix points from Ray
- All agree additional discussion needed in near future.
- Summer G/30 Championship, July 16
- Russell suggests changing time controls and having better advertisement.
- New Location of RVCC
- Mike discusses success of moving to Raleigh Court Library.
- Richard proposes the idea of changing day of meetings from Wednesday to Thursday.
- Courtney seconds proposal to date change from Saturday to Wednesday.
- Russell reiterates success of current format .
- Mike moves to continue with current location/date, all agree, motion carries.
- Ray read through significant points in published report.
- Ray discusses purchase of new tournament plaques for the Club Championship plaque.
- Russell notes need to keep the Championship plaque at the RVCC.
- All discuss beginning and ending balance.
- Russell notes need for collecting member dues and increasing members.
- Mike moves to accept report, all agree, motion carries.
Election of Officers Quorum
- Russell discusses rules of running for office and elections.
- Russell discusses positions of Sam Kennedy and Charles Morgan.
- Mike notes Charles request of removal from current position.
- Mike motions to remove Charles, Ray seconds, motion carries.
- Mike discusses eliminating need for second Vice President.
- Russell notes future discussion of having Gary Myers as chief host with enforcement role.
- Mike moves to carry above proposals, all in favor, motion carries.
Vice President – Sam Kennedy
Treasurer – Ray Megginson
Senior Advisor – Russell Potter
New Business
- Russell discusses meeting with Bruce Phlegar.
- Russell discusses agreement to allow additional Sunday tournaments at no charge.
- Russell notes Phlegar open to rewriting contract regarding RVCC tables.
- This new agreement would transfer sole ownership for three tables to Co-Op and sole ownership of one table to the RVCC.
- Russell discusses sets / boards/clocks left as gift to the Co-op.
- Ray proposes advertising donation and availability of boards/clocks.
- Ray to print up advertisement, Russell to laminate.
- All discuss West End Center and future options of involvement.
Courtney motions to adjourn meeting, Ray seconds.
Mike adjourns meeting at 3:30 pm on 9/10/16.