Gerry Walsh Will Not Seek Re-Election as ECF President

Ben Purton · Post by **Ben Purton** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 5:49 pm

I think if theres one man who we need to respect and should be the leader of our chess federation. The person who would be the face of British chess, a powerhouse in the boardroom and allround genius........It is

Justin Horton

JustinHorton · Post by **JustinHorton** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 5:54 pm

It's a good idea Ben.

My first act would be to restore ECF recognition of this forum and my second would be to ban you from it.

Carl Hibbard · Post by **Carl Hibbard** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 6:06 pm

JustinHorton wrote:It's a good idea Ben.

My first act would be to restore ECF recognition of this forum and my second would be to ban you from it.

I should not condone it but that's funny

Ben Purton · Post by **Ben Purton** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 6:23 pm

Not really moderate as always Carl. I bet you were the kid who didnt let the other kids play with the ball when you were younger.

Carl Hibbard · Post by **Carl Hibbard** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 6:28 pm

Ben Purton wrote:Not really moderate as always Carl. I bet you were the kid who didnt let the other kids play with the ball when you were younger.

I took the ball away from the ones who caused me hassle yes

I make no apologies for the need to sometimes moderate (or ego trip...) as you put it...

Ben Purton · Post by **Ben Purton** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 6:50 pm

If I was Ecf president I would put OMOV in place. I would also organise 10 minimum county simils through junior directors of respective counties in which 70% of money went to JR fund and the rest can go to the counties/another charity. That would be my first move. I would also box the chess for schools scheme as a failed venture.

Ben

John Upham · Post by **John Upham** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 7:30 pm

Has Peter JB Wilson made a similar decision? Please cheer me up someone...

Ben Purton · Post by **Ben Purton** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 7:34 pm

Peter is a nice guy.

John Upham · Post by **John Upham** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 7:43 pm

Ben Purton wrote:Peter is a nice guy.

That's all that matters then! This is the criteria used also by Sir Alan Michael Sugar I guess.

Let's appoint persons on their niceness quotient from now on.

Ben Purton · Post by **Ben Purton** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 8:02 pm

thought you were eyeing up ecf president

John Upham · Post by **John Upham** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 8:07 pm

Ben Purton wrote:thought you were eyeing up ecf president

I'm guessing that Phil Makepeace has that one sewn up?

Ben Purton · Post by **Ben Purton** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 8:14 pm

Has more chance im sure.

John Upham · Post by **John Upham** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 8:17 pm

I hope so.

Phil Makepeace · Post by **Phil Makepeace** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 9:17 pm

John Upham wrote:
Ben Purton wrote:thought you were eyeing up ecf president
I'm guessing that Phil Makepeace has that one sewn up?

Do I detect a faint whiff of questioning my integrity?

As I've stated at least twice on this board, I might get involved with the vacant Student Rep position once I feel I have the time to commit to it.

Peter Sowray · Post by **Peter Sowray** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 8:51 am

FM Jack Rudd wrote:Should I stand for the role? I'm open to argument either way.

Jack,

In my view, the ECF would be very fortunate if you decided to stand for the role. The Federation desperately needs some energy and enthusiasm, which you would provide aplenty.

In your position I would think carefully before deciding to stand. You should try to understand what the role would entail and what support you could count on from your colleagues in the Federation. I would encourage you to sound out a few people in advance.

Hope this helps.

Best,

Peter

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