State of Scottish Chess

[Patrick McGovern]

you were never excluded Dr Thomas, you and Mrs Thomas were asked to leave, temporarily, while the meeting discussed your application for membership. The president readily conceded that an error had been made in the consideration of your membership. You and Mrs Thomas would have had that explained to you and an apology proffered to the both of you. However both of you had left. Your leaving was a surprise as it was clear that your absence was only to be a temporary one. With regard to the president not wanting you to join, this was not the case. Certain reservations had been expressed due to the timing of your application, however it was very clear that your application and that of your wife was going to be accepted. As I stated before there was not one dissenting voice to this.

I also noted this on the noticeboard albeit in an oblique way.

It is also heartwarming that 2 "old" members have requested to re-join. Given their collective strengths they will be a brilliant addition to our (relatively) happy group. Well done all.

(24/6/13)

how naive i was =|