Minutes Of June 2009
Date: June 20, 2009
Attending: George Tintera, Charlene Tintera, Bill Wheeler, Bob James, Lucy James, Rey Contreras, Norma Contreras, Ken Muir, Norma Muir, Corina Carter, Augie Rivera, Juliana Rivera, Randy M. Ramirez, Irma S. Gonzalez-Ramirez, and Sandy K. Riggs.
Location: Fuddrucker's Restaurant, Corpus Christi.
The meeting was called to order by President Rivera at 2:40 PM.
Welcome:
President Rivera extended thanks to all who worked at tournaments and with the scholastic chess players over the past year. He reviewed the many tournaments held in the past year. He noted that regular business of the organization will resume in the fall. In particular, the OCBCF will continue its efforts to develop a relationship with area school districts that encourages chess activity and tournaments. The hope of creating a scholarship for dedicated chess players is still alive.
As Mike Wallett (the treasurer) was not present, there was no formal Treasurer's report. President Rivera indicated that the OCBCF largely kept it's balance steady.
Tournament Schedule:
There was brief discussion amongst those present about possible dates for tournaments in the coming year. They are
- Texas Region VII Scholastic Chess Championship is being organized by Bob James and will be held January 23 or 30, 2010 in the vicinity of Corpus Christi.
- The Texas Girls Scholastic Chess Championship will be held on October 24, 2009.
- Beginner's Tournament: Oak Park (Rey Contreras) on September 12 or 19, 2009.
- Fall Tournament: Magee Intermediate (Calallen) or Wynne Seale Middle School, one or two weeks after the Beginner's Tournament
- Flour Bluff will not be hosting the Coastal Bend Primary/Elementary Championships.
- Chula Vista Academy of Fine Arts Tournament: October 10 or 17, 2009.
- Wynne Seale Academy of Fine Arts Tournament: October 31, 2009 (May move because of Halloween)
- Collegiate High School Royal Tournament: February 6, 2010.
- Sandy Riggs said that she would be willing to help other schools organize tournaments in the Retama Room at Del Mar College.
- Augie Rivera indicated that IWA is interested in hosting a tournament but was not specific about which one and a date.
As you can see by comparing the notes above and the proposed list of tournaments (Tournament Schedule 20092010) there are many dates and tournaments not settled. Of course, not everyone was present at the meeting. Representatives of schools wanting to host tournaments should contact President Rivera as soon as they have tentative dates.
Nominating Committee Report:
The Nominating Committee was Ninfa Villarreal, Sandy Riggs, and Annissa Hernandez. Sandy Riggs reported for the committee. She said that they did not find new candidates for the offices, and that all current officers will willing to continue for an additional year. Thus the committee's nominated slate was President: Augie Rivera; First Vice-President: Chris Villarreal; Second Vice-President: Ted Garcia; Treasurer: Mike Wallett; Secretary: George Tintera. President Rivera accepted the report.
Elections:
President Rivera opened the floor for nominations and heard none. There was a motion (seconded) to elect the proposed slate by acclamation. The motion was approved unanimously by a voice vote.
Next Meeting:
- The next general meeting of the OCBCF will take place in August with the date and time to be determined. Most likely, The Rivera's will host.
- There will be TD training on Tuesday, July 7 at 6:30 PM at the James' house.
The meeting was adjourned at 3:20 PM.
I hereby declare that this is a true and correct rendition of my notes of the meeting held on June 20, 2009.
George Tintera, OCBCF Secretary