The Board authorizes the creation of a second USCF 501C3 organization to support and enhance the cultural prestige of U.S. Chess. Frank Niro is asked to prepare the application and Bob Smith will act as the Board advisor. The Executive Board approves request of Grandmaster Goldin to be listed as U.S. player. These labels shall be used for lawful purposes. Additionally, I will defend USCF against such claims and pay the cost of any USCF litigation expenses associated with such claims.
Delegates exercise restraint of private discussions during meeting.
Roberts Rules of Order are strictly adhered to. In accordance with the provisions of the USCF Bylaws, Article V, Section 5, the Executive Board affirms the election tie breaks as presented on the list distributed to the Board at this meeting. Page 550 The Executive Board requests the Board liaison to the LMA committee to transmit their disapproval of the language used by a committee member on Rec Games Chess Politics. The Executive Board requests that the Executive Director help Shane Samole in presentations to elicit corporate support for the Chess Museum honoring Sid Samole. In addition, the criteria for players being eligible for bonus points will now extend to events with as few as 3 games.