Director's Corner
Steven O. Ledford, Sr.
At this time I have the sad duty of announcing a dues increase. ASPCC has long been dedicated to bringing Correspondence Chess to the members at the lowest possible cost. In return for their annual dues, members receive free entry into all ASPCC events and six issues of our publication, the King's Korner, which was the winner of the 2007 Chess Journalist Association's award for Most Notable Achievement in Correspondence Chess Journalism. In the spirit of keeping costs low for its members, ASPCC has only increased dues twice in the last 20 years. Unfortunately, as can be seen by the 2007 ASPCC Financial Report, which is included in this issue, postage and printing costs have increased to the point where the club has lost about $1000 in the last year. An increase is required at this time to maintain the solvency of the club. I have recommended, and the Executive Committee has approved, the following dues structure effective with renewals submitted on or after April 1, 2008: USA, APO, FPO, AE = $20. Canada and Mexico = $23. Other outside US = $30. Thank you for your continued support of ASPCC.
ASPCC has had a number of juniors join the club recently, and we are therefore considering starting a junior tournament. Joseph Daudish has volunteered to manage this event, which probably will require email play. Players under the age of 20 are considered juniors. Our club has never held a junior event in the past and, as we keep no record of the age of the members, the number of juniors in the club is not known. Since the format of the tournament would depend on the number of entries, all players interested in playing in this event should contact Joseph Daudish at JoeDaudish@aol.com. Once Joseph Daudish has a count of the number of entries, he will announce a start date and a format.
ASPCC is still in need of a volunteer for the position of Adjudication Administration. The qualification is an ASPCC rating of over 2000.
Contact steven.ledford@gmail.com if interested.
2007 ASPCC Financial Report
Comparison Statement of Income and Expenses
2006 – 2007 for ASPCC
Period ending 31 December 2007
Income: 2006 2007 Diff
Dues: $ 1999.26 $2185.00 +185.74
Donations 705.00 326.00 -379.00
Interest 1.71 0 -1.71
Tot Inc 2705.97 2511.00 -194.97
Expenses:
Printing: 2038.11 2103.65 +65.54
Postage 1238.43 1259.60 +21.17
Supplies 465.33 109.74 -355.59
Misc 0 122.00 +122.00
Bulk Mail 0 0 0
Tot Exp 3,742.07 3594.99 -147.08
Balance in Bank: 2725.28 1691.79 -1033.49
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INMATE POOL (RESERVES)
JOHN WALKER Sanbryn 13 Chorley Rd Burntwood, Staffordshire Eng (Special postage rates)
RILEY LANE 2127 Monaco Dr Columbus GA 31903-3007
MANUEL M. SINGLETON 1091 Willmohr St. Apt.C1, 3rd Floor, Brooklyn NY 11212-2616
These men have agreed to play challenge matches with inmates who are members of our club. We welcome others who will help us in this fashion.
PS: In case I left someone off who wishes to assist, please contact me again. I am sorry if I omitted a name. SL.
Recruiting Wars!
Steven O. Ledford Sr
Joseph Daudish has started off the 2008 Recruiting Wars in a big way, with seven new recruits. Recruitment of new members is extremely important, as it prevents our club from decreasing in size. Please spread the word about the benefits of ASPCC membership. Books, extended memberships and certificates will be won by the top recruiters. The books to be awarded this year are Winning With The Smith-Morra Gambit, by Graham Burgess, The Tarrasch Formula, by Sam Palatnik and Mark Ishee, and Starting Out, Defensive Play, by Angus Dunnington. Keep referring friends and opponents to ASPCC. Your referrals help keep our club going. The race so far:
Joseph Daudish 7
Micah Rudisill 1
Robert Cain 1
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