Held At The Queens Hotel : 19:35
Present: A. Brough, G. Laurence, A. Soames, A. Green, P. Cattermole, R. Gray, J. Trier, E. Higgins, P. Rawlins, J. Darlington, S. D
Apologies: T. Robson, R. Shaw, C. Davison, D. Lobo, J. Astley
Summary of 2019-20 Season: The secretary reported that Macc A finished 1st in div 1, Macc B 5th and that Macc C finished top of div 3. The limit league team finished 4th of 7. – all based on average no of points per match – validity of which has been challenged by one club in the league. Macc finished in mid-table in div 2 of The North Staffs League by the same method.
Macclesfield had qualified for the final of The President’s Cup – but that will not be played.
Finances: The treasurer reported that finances were in a healthy position. It was agreed that no membership fees would be charged in the 2021-22 season.
Unfinished Club Competitions: The Club Championship Final between Martin Olsson and James Heppell has not been played. As both are not playing competitive chess now, this will be left incomplete. The Pomeroy Cup is also unfinished. Tom Robson will be given time to arrange his final group game with Patrick Curr. Should Tom win, he will play off with John Astley for the Trophy – otherwise John will be declared the winner.
The Pollard Cup (rapidplay) is won jointly by Denzil Lobo and Martin Olsson
The Most Improved Player of The Year is yet to be worked out!
Club Chess This Season Following discussion, it was decided to play friendly games and club competitions this coming season. The Stockport League has currently no plans to resume; and the secretary outlined the plans made by the North Staffs League to start up in October. The consensus was that we cannot yet raise a team for this over-the-board play taking into account replies to the recent survey carried out by the secretary (thanks to the majority who replied to this!) However, a planned on-line programme organised by Dave Price was of interest for some. The secretary is away next week and unable to attend the North Staffs League AGM and could find no-one else to go, but will inform that meeting of our plans. The Secretary will also invite players for club competitions and, depending on numbers, we will work out a programme. Tony Soames also agreed to organise a rapidplay before Christmas – depending on numbers interested.
Health and Safety Matters: A straw poll showed everyone in the room was double-jabbed. However it was agreed that hand sanitiser would be available in the room on club nights. Masks will be compulsory unless all present agree otherwise – and if someone enters who requests a mask be worn, all must then comply. It is regretted that windows cannot be opened because of heating costs etc – that is out of our hands. The Landlady has asked me to insist on a prompt 10:30 finish – please note!
As there was no other business, the meeting closed at 8:22.