Missouri Chess Association Elections

Missouri Chess Association Elections

2008-2009 Executive Board Election Report

7358 Shaftesbury

St. Louis, MO 63130

email : jandadavies@sbcglobal.net

July 10, 2008

Missouri Chess Association - Election Commissioner report

I counted the ballots this evening (Thursday 7/10). My full report will be sent to the appropriate individuals within the next few days. Vote totals follow for those of you who who sent me an email address.

Region 1 - 18 ballots, winners marked *

William Wright 14 *
Ed Baur 13 *
John Wiedner 7 *
Tim Nesham 5
Matt Angeli 4
Ray Kurczynski 1

Region 2 - 8 ballots, winners marked *

Ron Luther 8 *
Bob Holliman 7 *
John Sutton 7 *
Joe Conklin 2

Region 3 - 13 ballots, winners marked *.
Tie marked #, winner to be determined by the Board according to the bylaws.

Bob Howe 9 *
Tom Rehmeier 8 *
Tim Campbell 7 #
Mike Clark 7 #
Byron Williamson 3
Daniel Breon 3
Michael Kersulov 1
Max Benecke 1

Jim Davies, MCA Election Commissioner

Below is a copy of the letter from the 2 directors-elect from Region 3 breaking the tie:

22 July 2008

Dear Members of the Board:

The election results report released by James Davis, MCA Election Commissioner, gives the following results for Missouri Chess Association, Region 3 Board of Directors Election: [above results re-listed].

As reported by Mr. Davies there is a tie between Mr. Tim Campbell and Mr. Mike Clark (denoted by ‘#’)

According to Article V Section 5 of the Missouri Chess Association Bylaws:

5. Ties. In the event of a tie, the remaining Directors-elect in the Region involved shall choose the Director from among the tied candidates. In the event of a vacancy due to no votes being received, or a Director-elect declining to serve, the remaining directors-elect in the Region involved shall select a member from that Region to be the Director. If the tie or vacancy has not been resolved within 30 days from the end of the election, or if more than half of the Director positions in a region are involved in a tie or are vacant, then the Directors-elect from all regions shall break the tie or fill the vacancy as described above.

As the “remaining Directors-elect” from Region 3, we are charged with breaking the tie per the bylaws. After having given serious consideration to the matter, we believe that Mr. Tim Campbell as an incumbent Region 3 Director is best suited for the position, and thus, shall fill the remaining Board of Director’s seat for Region 3. We feel confident that Mr. Campbell will serve the best interests of his constituency to the best of his ability and continue to be a positive influence for chess in Missouri and this organization.

Thank you for your attention in this matter,

Gary R. Howe, Jr.

Thomas R. Rehmeier