Tromso Olympiad 2014

[George Neave]

Back from hols and this reminds me there is an election coming and I don't mean the one for the local nationalist / separatists %-(

So, how do I register my vote for who I want CS to pick for new FIDE president?

[amuir]

I'm sure we are voting for GK.
Teams in hotel < 200 yds from venue
Captains have to be trained to pay their bills - I am sacrificing both rest days to get my FIDE Trainer Title.
4.20 am start tomorrow, updates there only if can get internet access

[robin moore]

Andy,

Is this the Fide trainer course you will be attending?

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[amuir]

Robin, yes, seminar 3

[George Neave]

Robin, yes, seminar 3

I notice these training / certifications cost money. Who is paying?

[amuir]

CS

[George Neave]

How many people are CS sponsoring for this training and at what cost. Also wondering how this got approved e.g. was there a motion put to CS exec that approved this.

Not sure if it's just me but I am surprised to hear we - a self funding private members club effectively - are funding such training at least without some up front discussion to determine who should be the lucky recipient(s).

[hamish olson]

I am more concerned that there is effectively no democratic process (or even discussion from our representatives explaining their reasoning) with regards to the FIDE election - I can half appreciate the comparison with MPs making decisions on our behalf without having to recourse to a referendum every time but at least parliament make their decisions public and there is lots of public discussion, this all seems to be behind closed doors.

Perhaps I am missing some thread or something?

[George Neave]

I am more concerned that there is effectively no democratic process (or even discussion from our representatives explaining their reasoning) with regards to the FIDE election - I can half appreciate the comparison with MPs making decisions on our behalf without having to recourse to a referendum every time but at least parliament make their decisions public and there is lots of public discussion, this all seems to be behind closed doors.

Perhaps I am missing some thread or something?

I think it is exactly same topic i.e. a question of level of transparency.

[andyburnett]

h. GMs and IMs would not have to attend a
seminar, but would be given the lowest title
together with all
the TRG literature
(optional).

Would this clause save CS money and/or save Andy M from 'sacrificing' his rest days?

Is there a particular need/benefit for someone to have this title? If so, as a chess coach myself, I might quite like to have the FIDE trainer title, particularly if it was being paid for me!