An important announcement regarding the CFC Business Office
Dear members:
Over the past few months the Executive and the Executive Director, Bob Gillanders, have tried to come to an agreement over compensation. Regrettably, no agreement could be reached. Bob and his team of Paul Beckwith and Vincent Chow have done a fantastic job and the entire Canadian chess community owes them its thanks. Without their tireless devotion the CFC would not be in the position it is today.
Fortunately, we have found a very capable replacement. Gerry Litchfield will be returning as the Executive Director, a position he held from 2002 to 2004. He will be very ably assisted by Patrick Smale and his team at E.K. Gillin & Associates. I have spoken with many people who have worked with Gerry in the past and all said that he was one of the best ED's that the CFC has ever had. Patrick's involvement will be in management and marketing. The change will be effective no later than May 4, 2009. The new address is listed below:
Chess Federation of Canada
356 Ontario Street, Suite 373
Stratford, ON N5A 7X6
With this change, the CFC will have an operating surplus in 2010, the first time that the CFC has recorded a surplus in many years. The CFC will finally be able to face the future with optimism, a welcome change after years of gloom.
Best wishes to all
David Lavin
President
Chess Federation of Canada
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Originally Posted by Jason Lohner
