Ballots were counted at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of

St. Louis on Tuesday, July 6. The process was witnessed by club employee

Michael Kummer. Enclosed for your inspection are a list of members who voted.

Photocopies of the tally sheets are also enclosed for the official record.

Region 1 : 24 MCA members cast ballots.

Winners : Edward Baur 17

Tony Rich 16

Bob Howe 9

Others receiving votes :

Matt Angeli 8

Ray Kurxzynski 8

Joseph Garnier 1

Region 2 : 4 MCA members cast ballots.

Winners : C.J. Armenta 4

John Sutton 4

Bruce Cantwell 3

Region 3 : 12 MCA members cast ballots.

Winners : Thomas Rehmeier 9

Tim Campbell 8

Nathan Swinger 6

Others receiving votes :

Peter Soriano 4

Mike Clark 3

Joseph Brozovich 1

Martin Stahl 1

Irregularities : None this year. One ballot had votes in more

than one region, but these were crossed out.

Commentary : The election went without a hitch. Due to the

close contest in region 1, a recount was

conducted to verify the vote totals.

I congratulate the winners, and wish all of our elected officers

success in your efforts at chess promotion.

Sincerely,