31-03-2014, 11:35 AM
I have not read this whole thread since posting a week ago so apologies if I am duplicating.
We have established that if you are Director then you're empowered to do what you like such as book a trip to a top international event. I am surprised but fair enough. Definitely this was not clear to me and seems not clear to most members. A communication learn for the committee I think. Also makes the International Director post much more attractive now - I may stand myself next time and will be booking flights early to the next Olympiad :ymparty:
Besides this governance question, I see the question of cost is also in here. We have no government grant now and this event must be one of the biggest costs we are collectively sponsoring. Does make me wonder just how many non-playing party members we can afford to send (that's supporting both teams). I would think the case for just 1 is strong although not ideal.
Also on cost I was thinking maybe CS should not necessarily sponsor places for all players but only for players meeting certain criteria e.g. in top 10 for rating or top 1 of Junior or Scottish Champion in past 3 years. I'd also like a rule says you got to play some chess in Scotland in previous 12 months and of course if the International Director fancies a place his or herself then of course this is fine too :p . Cut off date for qualifiers to note interest is 6 months in advance. If this doesn't fill 5 (or 6?) places then remaining places can be be opened to players willing to fund their own way as happens for international events?
We have established that if you are Director then you're empowered to do what you like such as book a trip to a top international event. I am surprised but fair enough. Definitely this was not clear to me and seems not clear to most members. A communication learn for the committee I think. Also makes the International Director post much more attractive now - I may stand myself next time and will be booking flights early to the next Olympiad :ymparty:
Besides this governance question, I see the question of cost is also in here. We have no government grant now and this event must be one of the biggest costs we are collectively sponsoring. Does make me wonder just how many non-playing party members we can afford to send (that's supporting both teams). I would think the case for just 1 is strong although not ideal.
Also on cost I was thinking maybe CS should not necessarily sponsor places for all players but only for players meeting certain criteria e.g. in top 10 for rating or top 1 of Junior or Scottish Champion in past 3 years. I'd also like a rule says you got to play some chess in Scotland in previous 12 months and of course if the International Director fancies a place his or herself then of course this is fine too :p . Cut off date for qualifiers to note interest is 6 months in advance. If this doesn't fill 5 (or 6?) places then remaining places can be be opened to players willing to fund their own way as happens for international events?