Though this motion in different form was posted some time ago, the mover/seconder, as a result of input at the current Governors' On-line Meeting, have now agreed to move the position out of the Executive, where they had it originally, and now make it a Non-Executive Officer position.

So here is the revised motion:

Motion # 3 - Amending Bylaw 2, Section 18 - Officers & Bylaw 3, Duties of Officers – Public Relations Coordinator

April 10, 2010.

Moved: Robert Armstrong Seconded: Michael von Keitz

1. That there be added to Bylaw 2, section 18, after the words “ the Junior Coordinator “, the words “ Public Relations Coordinator “; and

2. That there be added to Bylaw 3 , Duties of Officers, a new Section 8C dealing with “ Public Relations Coordinator “, as follows:

“ 8C Public Relations Coordinator

8C. The Public Relations Coordinator will be responsible for promoting the image of the CFC and for promoting chess generally to the public. As such the Public Relations Coordinator will, among other things:

- work with chess clubs and organizers across Canada to raise the profile of the CFC and chess generally;
- work with the editor of the Canadian Chess News E-newsletter to develop content that is club specific;
- work with the Canadian Chess News editor and celebrity chess commentators to develop paid content that raises the profile of the e-newsletter and the CFC and chess generally.
- deal with mainstream media to promote significant chess news, such as Canadian Chess Champions, a new Canadian GM, major tournaments like the Can. Closed, Canadian Open, Can. Women’s Closed, CYCC, etc., the various benefits accruing from playing chess and other positive aspects of the chess culture.
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Commentary:

This position is a valuable addition to the CFC.
The new position must now be made an officer of the CFC, as a non-Executive Officer, by inserting it in the current Bylaw 2, section 18:

Bylaw # 2

18. OFFICERS

The Officers of the Federation shall be

the members of the Board of Directors;

the Masters Representative;

the Women’s Co-ordinator;

the Junior Co-ordinator ( note - by motion, the position of the rating auditor and junior coordinator ( properly called now the Youth Coordinator ) were switched - so the Youth Coordinator is now on the Board of Directors/Executive, and the rating auditor is now a non-Executive officer );

the Executive Director; and

any other general Officer who may be elected at the annual meeting of the Assembly or appointed as an Officer from the Assembly by the Board of Directors between the annual meeting at the Assembly. Upon the vacation from office of any officer between the annual meeting the President may fill the vacancy for the rest of the term by way of appointment.

We think this position is essential to CFC projecting a favourable public image and meeting its objective of “ chess promotion “.The section 8C highlights the duties of this officer as both improving the “ image of the CFC “ ; and equally doing “ chess promotion”. The CFC needs to improve as well its media relations in relation to chess promotion. So a separate duty has been specified to show that this office will deal with chess promotion in the mainstream media.

We would be pleased to receive any input you have, prior to our filing the motion.

Bob & Michael