The OCBCF is governed by its Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws. (The Articles of Incorporation will be posted as soon as they can be scanned (GDT, July 2005)

Governance

The OCBCF is governed by its Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws.

The OCBCF began operations in 1995 under the auspices of the Optimist Foundation, and specifically the Optimist Club of Downtown Corpus Christi. Initially, there was no formal organization, and all the financial aspects of the OCBCF were handled through the Optimist Foundation. It reported all of the chess activity as part of the Foundation. In July, 2002, the OCBCF obtained a corporate charter issued by Texas, which effectively separated itself from the Foundation.

OCBCF also makes chess sets available at low cost for school clubs to use in their lessons. For more information, email OCBCF President George Tintera