Agenda for the
Annual Business Meeting of the Idaho Chess Association
February 20, 2021
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Online Zoom Meeting and in person
Link: Constitution
Voting members attending meeting:
Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance:
Adam Porth, Idaho Chess Association (ICA) President, called the meeting to order at .
Reading of Mission and Values: The mission of the Idaho Chess Association is to provide organized chess play, coordinate chess activities within the state, support and develop local chess clubs, encourage player development, and to enhance appreciation of chess. The Idaho Chess Association values fair play and good sportsmanship, education through sharing and teaching, chess players with diverse abilities and skills, creating a variety of chess activities and opportunities, decisions using sound logic and forethought, and continued growth and learning through chess.
Approval of Minutes
Motion 2022-1 (Adam Porth): motion to waive minutes of 2021
2nd (____________________________)
Presidents Report: Adam Porth presents
34 Events (769) 11 more events
6 Scholastic Events (players 258)
119 players qualified for State with one more tournament left
I want to honor those that worked hard and admire the diversity of winners: Champions
Idaho Representatives:
Rockafeller James Wei
Barber: Hanford Chong
Denker: Darwin Porth
Senior: Adam Porth
Haring: Emma Gao
Hall of Fame: Alise Pemsler
State Champion: Larry Parsons
Open Champion: none
State Blitz Champion: Caleb Kircher
EIO none
SIO Zachary Fritchen
Norman Friedman Memorial Alex Machin & Kaustubh Kodihalli
WIO never received pto (Jeff?)
NIO Michael Cambareri
Membership Report: Adam Porth
Membership is currently 120
Premium memberships 44
Current Fee Structure and President’s Budget Report: Adam Porth
ICA Regular Membership for all $17.00/year
Titled tournaments require (Blitz Championship, Idaho Closed, Idaho Open)
$5 Discount to all tournaments (if pre-registered) and others as posted.
ICA Premium Membership $35/year (18)
Discount to titled tournaments (if pre-registered) and others as posted.
Northwest Chess Magazine
Treasurer's Report: Adam Porth
Thank donors
Michael HendersonJon MacPheeDavid SawyerRaph DubishRichard NathanAdam PorthHimakiran KodihalliKevin PattersonLifang XuTerry GiltonJinfang LouGJ YangSachin SinghalSteve DahlstromTom BoothScott :PimentalDeWayne DerryberryXiang ZhouLibo WangLauren TuckerBrian LangeDarren SuAlex MachinJoyce Friedman
Anonymous donors? $2100
Todays Paypal balance 1458.72
US Bank Balance 2974.64
Outstanding: Pay for Idaho Closed Venue ($1020) and 1 scholastic ($750), and outstanding reimbursements ($120) ($300) ($400) Total = $2590
Total Bank Balances less outstanding = $1842
2022 Anonymous Donor will donate matching grant $2500 for donations received by Nov. 31.
Old Business: Adam Porth
none
New Business:
Tournament Discussions:
Locations of 2022
Summer Classic
Player’s Memorial
Hall of Fame
Idaho Closed
Idaho Open
State Scholastic K-8
State Scholastic 9-12
Women’s and Girls State Tournament
Senior Tournament
Scholastic Team Tournament
Blitz Championship
Scholastic Team Championship
Norman Friedman Memorial (Coeur d’Alene)
Elections
Motion 2022-2 (Adam Porth): Announce candidates for 2022-2024 Regional Trustees: (Adam Porth - North, _______- West, ____- South Central, ______ - East)
2nd ( ______________________________)
Motion 2022-2 (Adam Porth): Approve of appointment, Desmond Porth as Secretary to end during next election cycle.
2023 Officers (next cycle is 2023):
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Staff:
Membership Coordinator - none
Scholastic & Education Coordinator - none
Motions from the Floor:
Adjournment:
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