7358 Shaftesbury
                          St. Louis, MO  63130
                          email : jandadavies@sbcglobal.net

                          July 9, 2009

 Missouri Chess Association -  Election Commissioner report

 Gentlemen:

          Ballots were counted at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of
St. Louis on Tuesday, July 7. The process was conducted in the presence of
several chessplayers, and specifically witnessed by Ed Baur, who kept a
separate tally.  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 : 15 MCA members cast ballots.

     Winners :  Edward Baur         14
                Matt Angeli          7
                Tim Nesham           6 # tie vote, winner to be decided 
                Tony Rich            6 # according the the By Laws.

     Others receiving votes :

                Henry Cao            4
                Molly Nesham         3

     Region 2 : 4 MCA members cast ballots.

     Winners :  Bob Holliman         4
                John Suttom          4
                Ron Luther           3

     Others receiving votes :

                C.J. Armenta         1
                    
     Region 3 : 12 MCA members cast ballots.

     Winners :  Bob Howe            10
                Thomas Rehmeier     10
                Tim Campbell         9 
                    
     Others receiving votes :

                Mike Clark           3
                Joseph Brozovich     1
	           Cody Ruggles         1

    Irregularities : None this year. The instructions were more than
                     adequately clear.

    Commentary     : No concerns at all. This was probably the most
                     trouble-free election in my memory.

    I thank my helpers, congratulate the winners, and wish all of our
elected officers success in your efforts at chess promotion.

                          Sincerely,

                          James A. Davies

                          James A. Davies
                          Election Commissioner