OCA AGM May 23 2009

[Michael von Keitz]

Ontario Chess Association 2009 Annual General Meeting
Will be held at Kitchener City Hall in Kitchener, ON
On Saturday May 23, 2009, starting at 10:00 am.
Agenda, Reports and Motions will be distributed in advance.
Feel free to observe some OYCC games while you are here!

[Bob Gillanders]

Thanks Michael for getting advance notice out about OCA AGM.

What about the SWOCL AGM which should precede it ?

I would like to attend both meetings, not in any official capacity, but simply as an interested member. If you wish, I would be happy to answer any questions members may have regarding our progress at the CFC.

[Bob Armstrong]

Just a note that the GTCL AGM is on Saturday, May 2.

Bob

[Bob Gillanders]

Just a note that the GTCL AGM is on Saturday, May 2.

Bob

will you be throwing your hat in the ring, Governor Armstrong ?

I hope we can get some representation from the EOCA at the OCA AGM this year. I know it's a long way to come (believe me, I know), but I would be happy to point out all the Tim Horton's along the 401.

[Bob Armstrong]

Hi Bob;

Yes.

Bob

[Bob Gillanders]

That's great news Bob.

I look forward to the positive and constructive energy you will bring to the CFC. Excellent.

[Bob Armstrong]

Hi Bob:

Thx.

Bob

[Christopher Mallon]

Details on the AGM as well as some reports are now posted at www.chessontario.com

[Eric Van Dusen]

Hi Bob et al,

I will be running for VP of the OCA, but if that does not work out I will stand for any other position except for Treasurer.

Eric Van Dusen

[Christopher Mallon]

I should have the full minutes of the meeting early next week, but here's the quick run-down.

- Elections
President: Mallon
V-P: von Keitz
Treasurer: Campbell
Secretary: Van Dusen
Youth: McDonald

- Equipment Rental policy to be developed by the Exec and presented to OCA Governors within a month.

- Investigation Committee to issue final report by July 10th

- Budget for 2009-2010 approved, including creation of 3 new official events and the Ontario Grand Prix. Exec to issue a plan for Grand Prix within a month.

- 2010 Ontario Open: Defaults to Toronto. 2 people have expressed interest, and there was interest from Ottawa if Toronto doesn't hold it. Toronto given until August 1st to present a bid before it is opened up to anyone.

- Noted that this year's OYCC once again broke a record - 160 participants. Quite a discussion about the proposed new YCC program.