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2011
June 11, 2011
Fresno Chess Club to sponsor the "Swing for Youth Golf Tournament"
This was a great success and next years tournament will be even better! A great many thanks to those who made this possible.January 8, 2011
Fresno Chess Club Annual Business Meeting and elections are held and then, presentation of Most Valuable Member Award.March 4, 2011
IM Enrico Sevillano gives FREE lecture starting at 7:00pm at Denny's in the banquet room.March 5, 2011
IM Enrico Sevillano will play a 64 board Simul beginning at 1:00pm in the community room at Sierra Vista Mall. Don't miss this opportunity to play an International Master rated above 2500! $25 per board.March 18, 2011
FIDE Chess Master Andrey Chumachenko (2437) will give Free lecture at 7:00pm at Denny's in the banquet room.February 2011
April 30, 2011
FCC membership appreciation BBQ at Dr. Roth's home. Call Bob for all the delicious details!May 21-22, 2011
"31st Annual San Joaquin Championship" This will be at Sierra Vista Mall Community Room across from Golden Coast Gallery. July 22, 2011
GM Jesse Kraai gives FREE lecture starting at 7:00pm at Denny's in the banquet room.July 23, 2011
GM Jesse Kraai will play a Simul at Sierra Vista Mall. To be held in the community room at Sierra Vista mall. Don't miss this opportunity to play a Grand Master.July 25-29, 2011
August 12-14, 2011
Central California Open coming to Fresno AGAIN! FCC members will get a discounted rate. Ask about it at the club or call our President Bob Rasmussen. Sign up for this tournament and play against GM Jesse Kraai's Simul in July for FREE............!!!!
September 16, 2011
Friday's FREE lecture with Dr. Tim Roth at Denny's in the banquet room. Lecture will be on the game played during last months Central California Open in which he won the under 2300 prize. Nice going Doc!October 7, 2011
"Knight with the Masters" simul with Andrey Chumachenko/Dr. Tim Roth/Hary Daud as the three man team using FCC tag-team rules. Open to all current FCC members. Cost is FREE!October 29, 2011
Famous Mechanics Institute field trip to San Francisco, CA. After the tour, a Free Simul against our host, Chess Master John Donaldson.November ??, 2011
Quality Discount Chess Equipment special sale.December 11, 2011
Fresno County Chess Championship at Denny's Herndon & Blackstone Banquet Room.Fresno Chess Club Annual Business Meeting
Time 8:00PM, Friday, 7 January 2011 at the Denny's Restaurant (corner of Blackstone & Herndon).
Friday, 6 January 2012 is next Annual Business Meeting
This is a very important meeting which will elect new officers and also affect the future of the Fresno Chess Club.
If you are a current member in good standing with the Fresno Chess Club and at least 13 years old, then you need to vote in future elections. If running for office in the club, remember that your desire to do so is serious business which involves a full commitment for an entire year. Contact the President Bob Rasmussen if you have any questions.
Two items (both passed) that was voted on in addition to election of officers was:
Change Bylaw 11
FROM:
11. Those persons running for office in the Fresno Chess Club must be a paid member in good standing for a minimum of one full year prior to running for office.
TO:
11. Any person running for office in the Fresno Chess Club must be a paid member and in good standing for, at least, one full year immediately preceding their candidacy.
Add Bylaw 13
13. The President, Vice President and Treasurer of the Fresno Chess Club must be
at least 25 years old when they assume the respective office.
Plan to be there next year for your voice to be heard and your vote to be counted.
Consider nominating a club member (non elected officer) for special "Most Valuable Member" for the giving of time, talent or financial contributions to the club for 2011. Recognition to be noted as part of the Annual Business meeting program. See club President Bob Rasmussen with your nomination.
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On the chessboard lies and hypocrisy do not survive long. The creative combination lays bare the presumption of a lie; the merciless fact, culminating in a checkmate, contradicts the hypocrite.
-Emanuel Lasker
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Prepare yourself for the August tournament!
Questions?
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January 6, 2012 is the next Annual Business Meeting
All members 13 and older may vote...Be there.
Bakersfield Chess Club
again having the last tournament in December
