OCA Board Meeting Minutes – 20 March 05

 

Present: President Chuck Unruh, VP John Dunlap, Treasurer Jim Gray, Secretary Mike Swatek and At-Large Board Member Bill Molton.

 

Secretary’s Report:

136 members with youth members now stable at about 15%.

203 participated in the OSCO State Championship.

Overall participation at scholastic tournaments so far this year is up.

 

Treasurer’s Report:

$1750 checking account balance before the Tulsa Open (19-20 March 05)

 

Discussed OSCO election:

The new OSCO Board is very capable and continues the OSCO tradition of leadership and growth in Oklahoma Chess Scholastics. The new OSCO President is Robert Epperly of Carl Albert High School in Midwest City.

 

Discussed tournaments.

The OCF club affiliate is putting on some nice tournaments. Their cooperation with scheduling would be helpful to everyone.

OSCO volunteers and others are providing much appreciated help for the OCA.

Discussed future tournaments, including Quick Chess in May, Jeff Carter's early June event, the 60th Oklahoma State Championship the last weekend of June, etc.

 

 

Discussed next election and OCA Board nominations for three At-Large members.

 

Discussed next OCB material and deadline.

 

Adjourned,

 

Recorded by Mike Swatek

Secretary