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    Thanks for agreeing to do this. �� I will remind...

    Thanks for agreeing to do this. �� I will remind you and we will schedule a Training Zoom Session for SwissSys for all those who wish to be trained.
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    ◾To increase the number of CFC-rated tournaments...

    ◾To increase the number of CFC-rated tournaments across Canada, I would kindly like to ask Bob Gillanders to offer a free 1-hour training Zoom course on SwissSys a few times a year. I personally...
  3. Oksana, I believe we should start in our own...

    Oksana, I believe we should start in our own courtyard. Last time I checked, shouting 'Stop shaking your ass, Olga!' by a National Arbiter is considered verbal sexual harassment.
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    Vice President Report

    Hats off to Vlad and everyone on the board (and beyond the board) who helped secure visas for the Candidates. The Candidates are happening in Canada! Let's enjoy the attention it brings to chess in...
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    I just wanted to clarify why I included Vlad and...

    I just wanted to clarify why I included Vlad and Patricia in Facebook post. Among myriad tasks (booking venues, arbitrating, ticket sales, etc.), that were being undertaken for the Candidates by...
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    Christopher, Do you go to a birthday party and...

    Christopher,
    Do you go to a birthday party and say out loud "this cake is disgusting"?
    Do you go to a wedding and say "this couple doesn't match"?
    Do you come up to a person and say "you look so...
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    I'm also not making up the rules of Facebook...

    I'm also not making up the rules of Facebook pages or groups. If you read the Community Standards, it states "We expect that people will respect the dignity of others and not harass or degrade...
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    Slandering involves making false statements about...

    Slandering involves making false statements about someone with the intention to harm their reputation.

    Your comment was slanderous because you said, 'Like they are patting themselves on the back...
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    I am a firm believer that being part of any group...

    I am a firm believer that being part of any group is a privilege. If you wish to remain in the group, you must treat others with respect and kindness, whether they are your employers, volunteers on...
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    I manage CFC Facebook and I gave you a warning. I...

    I manage CFC Facebook and I gave you a warning. I am not sure what you are doing on CFC page if you publicly slander CFC. To say they are 'patting themselves'???? Do you think Vlad wrote a...
  11. Poll: Organized outdoor chess will continue to be...

    Organized outdoor chess will continue to be extremely popular. It is free, accessible and fun. I have great numbers of people coming out for my free outdoor/cafe events.
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    Sounds like Putin Forever. Both Putin and...

    Sounds like Putin Forever. Both Putin and Lukashenko changed the constitution to stay in power for a very long time (Putin can be president till 2036 and Lukashenko till 2035).
  13. I put together a draft by adapting the USCF Safe...

    I put together a draft by adapting the USCF Safe Play Guidelines. Comments are welcome. It's a work in progress and will be subject to changes and edits by the board.
    Safe Play Guidelines for Chess...
  14. Dear all, I would like to reiterate my firm...

    Dear all,

    I would like to reiterate my firm position on the importance of safe play in all chess events. It is crucial for all organizers to create a safe and pleasant environment and take public...
  15. Thanks for putting all the work in all the bids....

    Thanks for putting all the work in all the bids. Hotel and sports arena sound like wonderful venues. And I'm sure the organizers are going to do a wonderful job whoever gets selected.

    Just for...
  16. We also need a Chess Festival to bring all this...

    We also need a Chess Festival to bring all this media in.
  17. Quoting Nigel Short: "Chess needs sponsorship....

    Quoting Nigel Short: "Chess needs sponsorship. Sponsors need publicity." We need more publicity. Media coverage of big events. National channels. CBC News or CP24. Get people pay attention to chess....
  18. Yes, this is a much better chat. Looking...

    Yes, this is a much better chat.
    Looking forward to another term! Can't believe it's been a year.
  19. 4B Vice President Report

    Hello everyone,
    It’s been a great year volunteering as Vice President for CFC. I’m glad to be part of the CFC team and to continue promoting chess in Canada.
    My report and some thoughts on the...
  20. Sticky: Poll: My something else: With rising costs for...

    My something else:
    With rising costs for everything, it is important to keep chess accessible for a wide variety of public.
  21. (Ontario) They are looking for a new space/venue.

    They are looking for a new space/venue.
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    Bob, I know some people who would be interested...

    Bob, I know some people who would be interested in learning how to navigate Swiss Sys and do tournaments there. Would it be possible to do a Zoom meeting for this one as well?
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    Interesting you say this about younger and...

    Interesting you say this about younger and younger participation. Like draws to like. Because kids see other kids, they come and join your club. You need to plant more adults there, so more adults...
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    Please find the results of the anonymous survey I...

    Please find the results of the anonymous survey I did back in November. Opening a Dialogue with CFC:
    I. Most of the participants are from 1) Ontario and 2) Quebec.
    II. The majority likes to play...
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    Both of us solved it! And thank you!

    Both of us solved it! And thank you!
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