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Minutes of the Oklahoma Chess Association Annual Meeting and Election 2005 The Meeting was held at 8:00 AM on Sunday 26 June, prior to the 4th round of the 60th Annual Oklahoma Open State Championship Tournament at the Tulsa Airport Best Western. (as announced the prior day at the Oklahoma Open and previously published in the OCB, website, postcards and email broadcast) Attending OCA and USCF Members President Chuck Unruh (Presiding), Treasurer Jim Gray, Secretary Mike Swatek, Board Member at Large Bill Molton, Larry Deputy, Royal Smith, Charles Unruh, Rod Whitlatch, Albert Rine, Ben Shaffer, Herschel Counts, Judson Temple, Alan Ball, Harold Ball, Jeff Carter, Bert Rackett and Prince Khan. Opening Comments (Chuck Unruh) Secretary’s Report (Mike Swatek) accepted unanimously by voice vote. See separate report. Treasurer’s Report (Jim Gray) accepted unanimously by voice vote. See separate reports for 2004 and 2005 through June 24. Annual Election: Ballots confirmed to all eligible voters. Members At Large election Floor nominations were Bill Molton, Herschel Counts and Ben Shaffer. The above slate of Board Members At large was unanimously elected for one-year terms. New Business The Policy Board was asked to be vigilant in protecting against improper use of Oklahoma State Championship names and associated references that could cause confusion. The USCF State Chapter Affiliate Oklahoma Chess Association is the only Oklahoma Affiliate authorized to award State Championship titles. Oklahoma Chess Foundation (OCF) under Jim Berry claims to award such titles are misrepresentations in violation of USCF written mandates to not do so. The importance of continuing with a printed bulletin was discussed. The OCB will continue to be printed. Due to cost constraints and abundant material for publication, it will contain a portion of the material contained in the OCB On-Line Edition. Suggestions for OCB advertising revenue were discussed. Adjourned shortly before 9:30 am Minutes reported by Secretary Mike Swatek |
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