TCA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING MINUTES

Meeting held in Launceston, 8th of March 2021 after the Tasmanian Championships

OPENED:

1820h

PRESENT:

• Denis McMahon (President)

• Christopher Shepherd (Vice-President)

• Ian Little (Secretary, Treasurer, Webmaster)

• Christine Rumley (Junior Chess Officer)

• Kevin Bonham (Ratings Officer)

• Esther Beeton (LCC Delegate)

• Reg Harvey (BCC Delegate)

• Andrew Campbell

• John Patrick

APOLOGIES:

• Andrew Martini

• Thomas Powell-Davies

MINUTES:

The minutes of the previous TCA Annual General Meeting of the 9th of March 2020 were circulated

prior to the start of the meeting. No amendments were notified, and the minutes were accepted as

read and correct.

Matters arising:

Nil

Moved Harvey

The AGM accept the minutes of the previous TCA AGM of the 9th of March 2020.

Motion carried unanimously.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

Denis McMahon, TCA President, tabled his president’s report.

Denis noted that COVID-19 had forced all clubs into recess at some point during the year, but that all

clubs had now reopened, including Devonport.

Denis noted the victory of Himash Keerthiratne over Ian Rout in the Launceston Cup as being a

highlight for Himash and the Devonport club in 2020. From Launceston, the LCC Cup was won by James

Peirce, the LCC Northern Champions format was changed to a single day allegro with both events

being well attended and won by Eddy Amos. The Burnie club has been experiencing low numbers, but

has a dedicated core group of players. Denis thanked Ian Rout for his continued dedication and

attention to detail in keeping the chess community up to date with the events from club meetings on

Wednesdays through the BCC Facebook page. The Hobart chess club remains strong. Denis

commented he was delighted to hear that Hobart hosted a successful event with 40+ competitors on

the same evening as a separate event hosted by Mind Moves in Launceston hosted 30+ competitors.

Denis noted his pleasure in the attendance of the interschool chess finals, which was moved to an

online format during COVID-19 lockdowns. 74 players played in the primary division, with 61 playing

in the secondary division.

Denis thanked David Small for his online Zoom coaching, and Thomas Powell-Davies for coordinating

regular online allegro events on Chess.com, and Hobarts representation in 2 seasons of the Chess.com

clubs league during the COVID-19 shutdown. Denis also thanked Kerry Beeton for his years of service

to chess in Launceston and Tasmania, and Ian Little for another year of secretarial service.

The major results for the year were: Tasmanian Champion – Kevin Bonham, Tasmanian Senior

Champion – Ian Rout, Tasmanian Open Winner – Kevin Bonham, Tasmanian Rapid Champion – Alastair

Dyer, Tasmanian Lightning Champion – Alastair Dyer, Tasmanian Junior Champions – John Patrick &

Oscar Breslin, Glen Gibbs Winner – Clarke Wagner.

Despite COVID-19 all major events were played with a fantastic turn out in support for the Tasmanian

Rapid and Lightning Championships in Ranelagh late in the year.

Questions & Comments

Nil

Moved Bonham

The AGM accept the tabled President’s Report.

Motion carried unanimously.

TREASURER’S REPORT:

Ian Little, TCA Treasurer, tabled his treasurer’s report.

Ian noted that in the TCA recorded a modest profit of around $390 up from last year’s net loss of $120.

Ian noted the profit was almost entirely due to generous corporate and personal donations of over

$1,300 towards the Tasmanian Rapid and Lightning Championships. The knock on effect of these

donations inspired a record field at these events, which are traditionally operated as TCA fundraisers

with no prize money given.

Major incomings remain tournament entries and TCA levies. Major outgoings remain tournament

prize pools, tournament running costs, website administration, and AFC ratings fees and levies. The

TCA records negligible profit from the major Tasmanian events, other than the Tasmanian Rapid.

Ian noted that the previous year’s acquisition of the portable credit facility as been well used, with

approximately 17% of entrants using the facility. Ian predicted an increase in the percentage as more

entrants move away from cash.

Despite the impact of COVID-19 the TCA remains in strong position with ≈ $3,500 in the bank. The TCA

also finds itself in a boon of sorts as the Queen’s Gambit has inspired more people to chess, and online

indoor activities, such as chess, have attracted more people to the game.

On behalf of the TCA, Ian would like to officially thank the following people and business for their

donations to the 2020 Tasmanian Rapid and Lightning Championships:

• Ranelagh General Store;

• Long-Steps Ballroom Dancing;

• Duca Fusion Restaurant;

• Kraken Fish & Chips;

• David Small; and

• Le Thi Thanh Hai.

Questions & Comments

Denis McMahon noted that in relation to Devonport memberships the amount of $20 is recorded for

Denis McMahon and Thomas Hartwell, however, the report does not indicate the deposit of a further

$10 made on the 27th of October via the TCA donations facility for Himash Keerthiratne and Clarke

Wagner. Denis also noted that $15 of the noted $20 would more accurately be recorded as a donation

as Denis McMahon paid for full financial membership of the Burnie Chess Club and subsequently the

Burnie Chess Club paid the TCA the appropriate levy for Denis McMahon.

Denis also noted that from discussions regarding support for the Launceston Cup, the TCA was to

donate $125 to the event with $100 being transfer as direct support, and $25 to be given as advertising

through Facebook. Denis noted the transfer of $100 was visible on the report, but the $25 advertising

support was not. Denis asked is this money was spent. Ian answered that it is likely with the way events

were run in the wake of COVID-19 that this time round that event was not advertised. Ian went on to

detail that the only way Facebook advertising works, in the absence of a formal corporate set up, is

for charges to be linked directly to Ian’s credit card through his Facebook account and admin roles on

the TCA page. Because of this the transactions do not appear directly on the TCA bank statement, and

often Ian will donate these advertising funds to the TCA, or recover them at a later date via direct

transfer.

Denis requested that Ian, in his role as TCA treasurer investigate the state of the Glen Gibbs trust fund

and report back to the executive. Denis noted that the TCA receives $220 per annum from the Glen

Gibbs estate to be awarded to the most deserving junior as the TCA sees fit. Denis noted that in the

last report of Mr David Hughes, former TCA treasurer, he reports a sum of ≈ $2,200 in the trust fund.

It is now 5 years later and Denis estimates that trust fund should therefore sit at ≈ $1,300 to $1,400.

Denis then reported he had checked the treasurers reports from the past 4 years and notes that only

a single amount of $200 has been credited from the Glen Gibbs estate compared to ≈ $1,200 being

paid in awards.

Kevin Bonham noted that the “unknown levies” were accounted for in an email from himself, not the

HCC treasurer Michael Midson. The revised list of Hobart members includes 22 adults and 8 juniors.

ACTION ITEM: Ian Little, in his capacity as Treasurer, to investigate the identified levy and Glen Gibbs

discrepancies and report back to the TCA Executive as soon as possible.

Moved Rumley

The AGM accept the tabled Treasure’s Report, subject to revisions regarding the Glen Gibbs

estate and membership levies.

Motion carried unanimously.

JUNIOR OFFICER’S REPORT:

Christine Rumley, TCA Junior Chess Officer, tabled her junior officer’s.

Junior chess operated in Tasmania in term 1, and then shut down due to COVID-19 until the end of

the year. Christine reported that in the North West of the state that meant that Reg Harvey was unable

to coach in schools for 2020. The Launceston Chess Club reported around 10 regular juniors and the

Hobart Chess Club reported around 15 regulars with an influx coming in over the previous weeks.

Christine thanked David Small for his provision of coaching services online via Zoom providing regular

tuition to juniors from all around Tasmania during the COVID-19 shut down. Christine noted the

uptake of these sessions was particularly good. David will be continuing his online sessions and will

not be returning to the Hobart Junior Chess Club as he would prefer to continue to coach on a platform

that allows northern juniors to continue to participate.

The Glen Gibbs memorial was awarded to Clarke Wagner of Zeehan. Clarke has won the primary

division of the State Interschool Finals in 2019 and 2020, is a regular attendee of David Small’s online

coaching sessions, and represented Tasmania in the Australian Junior Chess Championships on the

Gold Coase in January 2019 where he came 33rd.

The State Interschool Chess Championships were all held online in 2020 hosted by Kids Unlimited.

Tasmania had 73 students enter the primary division. Christine noted this was roughly the same

number of players as previous years, but from around 30% more schools in comparison. Tasmania

entered 61 students in the secondary division. Mind Moves won the primary division with Clarke

Wagner and Luwanna Beeton sharing equal first place on 8 out of 9. The Hutchins School won the

secondary division with John Patrick and Oscar Breslin claiming equal first. The U12 TCA Tasmanian

Champions were Clarke Wagner and Luwanna Beeton, the U18 TCA Tasmanian Champions were John

Patrick and Oscar Breslin.

The National Interschool Championships, usually held in Melbourne, were held online. 5 Tasmanian

schools entered the primary division with Princes Street primary finishing in 10th place. Clarke Wagner

was Tasmania’s highest placed competitor finishing on 5.5 out of 7 in 11th place. 3 Tasmanian schools

entered the middle division with Mind Moves finishing in 9th place. John Patrick was Tasmania’s

highest placed competitor finishing in 14th place. In the secondary division the Hutchins School finished

in 5th place. William Rumley was Tasmania’s highest placed competitor finishing in 5th place.

The Australian Junior Championships were eventually cancelled due to COVID-19.

Christine noted a positive side to the COVID-19 changes and cancellations. The Australian Schools

Teams Championships are typically held the week after the National Interschool Championships. This

usually makes entering a Tasmanian team cost prohibitive. This year the event was held online, and

so Tasmania was able to enter a team. Teams were decided based on the performance of schools in

the state interschool competition with highest placing schools in each division being offered the seat

to play.

Princes Street declined to play in the primary division, but The Hutchins School entered a team of 4 in

the secondary division. Christine gave a special note of thanks to Kevin Bonham and Thomas Powell-

Davies for acting as the arbiters for that event noting the extra requirements for organising software

and conditions for the event. Tasmania scored 2.5 out of 36 but had a fantastic experience in the event

with the opportunity to play against such strong master level peers.

Questions & Comments

Nil

Moved Little

The AGM accept the tabled Junior Officer’s Report.

Motion carried unanimously.

2021 ANNUAL FEES:

With the permission of the meeting, Denis McMahon postponed the setting of the 2021 Annual fees

until after the proposed constitutional amendment had been discussed. Denis sited the fact the

proposed amendments directly relate to the setting of annual fees, and will therefore directly impact

how members may choose to vote on any subsequent motion.

No objections to this change were raised.

ELECTION OF OFFICE BEARERS:

The following people were all elected unopposed.

• Denis McMahon for the office of President (nominated by Ian Little)

• Christopher Shepherd for the office of Vice-President (nominated by Denis McMahon)

• Ian Little for the office of Secretary (nominated by Denis McMahon)

• Ian Little for the office of Treasurer (nominated by Denis McMahon)

• Kevin Bonham for the office of Ratings Officer (nominated by Denis McMahon)

• Ian Little for the office of Webmaster (nominated by Denis McMahon)

• Christine Rumley for the office of Junior Chess Officer (nominated by Denis McMahon)

MOTIONS MOVED IN ADVANCE:

Nil

ANY OTHER BUSINESS:

Constitutional Amendment

Denis McMahon explained that the various membership and financial years are “out of whack”. The

current financial year runs between February 1st and January 31st, with some documentation quoting

memberships as ending at the turn of the financial year, while others operate between July 1st and

June 30th.

Denis noted that previous consultation with Ian Little led to the agreement that a simple solution to

this problem was to change the TCA’s financial year to the calendar year, and subsequently change

the membership year to the calendar year as well.

Denis remarked that this constitutional amendment was pivotal to the success of further membership

levy reform.

Christine Rumley asked if there were any negative ramifications to the changes, none were observed.

Ian Little noted that according to the TCA constitution the TCA is required to run the AGM within 3

months of the end of the financial year. This was confirmed by the meeting and agreed that they TCA

did not require any further alterations to the constitution if it was still intending to operate the AGM

after the Tasmanian Championships in March of each year.

General support for the change was given, with general support shown for the intended reforms to

the TCA membership levies system as well.

Moved McMahon

That 6(5) be amended to read: The Association’s financial year shall be from January 1st. to

the following December 31st.

Motion carried unanimously.

Setting of the 2021 Annual Fees & TCA Membership Levy Reform

Denis McMahon noted that subsequent to the passing of the constitutional amendment regarding the

change to the financial year, and general agreement confirming the alignment of the TCA’s financial

and membership years, transitional levy arrangements must be made.

Current TCA members are financial until June 30, 2021.

It was suggested, with regard to the dates of membership, that the simplest way to accommodate a

transition into the new levying system would be to make all members financial from July 1, 2021 to

December 31, 2022. Effectively granting an extra 6 months of financial membership to each club based

member until the new financial and membership years align.

It was further suggested that, with regard to the cost of membership, the TCA should revise its prices

immediately to account for the extra 6 months of membership, and general increases in the cost of

administration.

Denis also asked the meeting to consider the creation of a new “Individual Junior” levy, which is not

currently included in the TCA membership levy system. This means junior competitors wanting to play

in TCA rated events, but not current club members have been charged the full membership fee.

Moved McMahon

That the TCA approves the following 2-part motion regarding TCA annual membership fees.

1. That the TCA approve the following annual membership fees:

• Club-based memberships

o Seniors $20

o Juniors $10

• Individuals

o Seniors $25

o Juniors $15

2. That the TCA approves the following pro rata individual membership fees

• January 1 to June 30 – Full fee payable

• July 1 to September 30 – Full fee minus $5

• October 1 to December 31 – Full fee minus $10

Discussions of the motion led to the point that clubs often have members joining at the beginning of

a calendar year but are also subject to members joining all the time. Under the current system the

treasurer is unable to bill clubs for club based memberships after September 30 without an emergency

extension being granted from the executive.

It was agreed in principle that these sort of strict rules should be relaxed moving forward to allow for

a more flexible and workable system in practice for when members join clubs through the year.

Motion carried unanimously.

Moved McMahon

That the TCA approves the following 2-part motion regarding transitional arrangements

from July 1, 2021 to December 31, 2022:

1. That the TCA extend the annual membership renewal date for memberships due on July

1, 2021, from July 1, 2022 to January 1, 2023.

2. That the TCA approves the following transitional pro rata arrangements from July 1,

2021 to December 31, 2022:

• July 1, 2021 to April 30, 2022 – Full fee payable

• May 1, 2022 to August 31, 2022 – Full fee minus $5

• September 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022 – Full fee minus $10

Motion carried unanimously.

Membership Register

Denis McMahon noted his displeasure at the continued poor state of the TCA’s membership register

and the difficulty in administration this causes. Denis sited the minutes of the AGM in 2016 as the

initial period of concern and reminded the meeting that the TCA is required to keep a complete and

up to date membership register.

Denis noted that in an executive meeting in August of 2018, Ian Little indicate he would remain in

contact with Kerry Beeton regarding the Launceston Chess Club and its list of members and report to

Denis McMahon as required. Denis also noted that in an executive meeting in June 2016 the TCA

treasurer, then David Hughes, was instructed to invoice clubs as soon as possible after July 1 each year

and provide the TCA with a list of financial members and their appropriate details.

Denis informed the meeting that the relevance of this information was that he was asked to be the

director of play for several northern based tournaments, to be TCA rated, and required a current TCA

membership list to enable him to execute his duties. Denis noted that in October 2020 he asked the

treasurer for the TCA members list but did not receive one. Despite this Denis noted the tournaments

were operated okay, and he was confident that the membership status of the players was correct.

Denis noted that after the Launceston tournaments he repeatedly asked the Treasurer for a copy of

the membership list, in December 2020, and in preparation for the AGM in February 2021, but did not

receive one.

Moved McMahon

That the TCA treasurer is required to construct, and maintain a complete TCA membership

register to be made available to interested parties upon request.

Denis noted the difficulty in preparing and maintaining a membership register, historically at the TCA,

has been clubs unwillingness or failure to provide adequate information. As an association is it quite

important and not unreasonable to hold information on members in order to contact them and

provide them with information regarding services, especially when the TCA is subject to additional

COVID-19 circumstances.

Denis asked Ian Little if the Tasmanian Chess Association’s membership register existed. Ian replied

that it did not.

Reg Harvey asked the meeting if the Treasurer should be responsible for maintaining the register.

Discussion led to the agreement that while it may also fall to the Secretary to send out the register on

request and hold it for the association, it is the Treasurer who invoices clubs and is in the best position

to updated and maintain the construction of the list itself.

Motion carried YES 8, NO 0, ABSTAIN 1.

ACTION ITEM: Ian Little, in his capacity as Treasurer, to construct, maintain, and make available a

complete TCA membership register as soon as possible.

TCA Online Allegro Grand Prix Series

Denis McMahon noted during the COVID-19 pandemic several informal online events were played,

and it was an idea that some of these could be formalised into an online Tasmanian Chess Grand Prix

series. Denis explained he had been in consultation with Thomas Powell-Davies, the main operator of

the online events during the pandemic, and they were in agreement that the issue should be raised at

the AGM to canvas interest in either single online events, or a short series. One idea was to operate 2

separate single events, one being a rapid allegro, the other being a single lightning tournament.

Denis advised the meeting that Thomas Powell-Davies was happy to take carriage of the online series,

on the condition that there is to be a significant lead time into the event with many people being

notified over as long a period of time as possible.

One point of discussion was who these events, if the proceeded, would be available to. Should these

events be open to only Tasmanian residents, should they be open to everyone and anyone, and if so,

should there be a small cost associated with non-TCA and or non-Tasmanian residents playing in the

event.

Denis asked the meeting to give him permission to continue to negotiate with Thomas regarding this

proposal. Denis was granted permission to do so with general in principle support for the idea.

Gmail Inquiries & Social Media Advertising

General discussion was held regarding the state and operation of the TCA’s and affiliated clubs’ Gmail

accounts which developed into a discussion regarding social media, particularly Facebook.

It was confirmed that all clubs still have their own dedicated Gmail account, and inquiries are

disseminated through these accounts to all current club executives on the relevant forwarding lists.

At the time of the meeting the following structure was in place:

• tasmanianchessassociation@gmail.com forwards to:

o Chris Shepherd

o Christine Rumley

o Esther Beeton

o Denis McMahon

o Ian Little

o Kevin Bonham

o Reg Harvey

• burniechessclub@gmail.com forwards to:

o Fred Duiker

o Ian Rout

o Ian Little

o Reg Harvey

• devonportchessclub@gmail.com forwards to:

o Denis McMahon

o Ian Little

• hobartchessclub@gmail.com forwards to:

o Christine Rumley

o David Small

o Alex Nagy

o Andrew Martini

o Chris Shepherd

o Kevin Bonham

o Kam Lee

o Michael Midson

o Ian Little

• launcestonchessclub@gmail.com forward to:

o Andrew Campbell

o Esther Beeton

o Ian Little

It was noted that many of the inquiries directed to the TCA are in fact for the Hobart Chess Club, but

this is only found out when contact is made and a location of the person contacting the association is

determined. It was also noted that in the absence of using the “reply all” function, it is often unclear

if inquiries have been answered or not.

With regard to social media, in particular Facebook, it was noted that each individual club has its own

presence in addition to the TCA, but cooperation and/or access of these accounts is not always

available or favourable when promoting certain events. It was noted that Ian Little uses his own

personal credit card to pay for association advertising as this is the only practical way for that to occur

on the Facebook platform, and that sometimes this is offered as a donation to the association, other

times it is recovered.

It was recommended that there should be a representative from each club as an admin or editor for

each clubs Facebook presence to allow for smooth and coordinated advertising. However, as each

club enjoys its own control over their social media presence, and the Hobart club is the only club with

a dedicated webmaster, this recommendation was not adopted by the meeting.

Tasmanian Champions Trophy

Kevin Bonham noted that the current Tasmanian Champions trophy would become full after inscribing

2021 – K Bonham and I Rout, and arrangements for a replacement or an extension would need to be

made.

Denis McMahon observed 2 potential options to be investigated before the next Tasmanian

Championship:

1. purchase a replacement trophy, or

2. alter the trophy in such a way as to extend the life of the trophy.

Moved Little

That the TCA purchase a new Tasmanian Chess Champions trophy.

Ian noted that there was money enough to fund the purchase of a new trophy, and in his opinion now

was a good time to promote chess with a new “shiny” trophy. Denis noted that when he purchased

the current Tasmanian Rapid Championships trophy, the Bonham cup, was on sale for 85% off at a

total cost of $30.

Discussion led to the pros and cons of extension verses replacement, the main points of argument

being the overall cost of replacement against the size and appearance of an additional base. Ian noted

that any extension to the cup would most likely make the base wide than the cup itself, and the

difference in appearance between the older and newer portions of trophy could be rather gawdy.

Denis McMahon noted his reluctance to have a vote on any purchases without knowing how much

they will inevitably cost.

Motion withdrawn.

Moved Little

That the TCA give the treasurer permission to explore and investigate the cost of purchasing

a new Tasmanian Chess Champions trophy and/or modifying the existing trophy.

Motion carried YES 8, NO 0, ABSTAIN 1.

ACTION ITEM: Ian Little, in his capacity as Treasurer, to investigate the cost of purchasing a new

Tasmanian Chess Champions trophy and/or modifying the existing trophy and report to TCA executive

with options before the next Tasmanian Championships.

Ranelagh General Store – Tasmanian Open Proposal

Kevin Bonham informed the meeting of correspondence between himself and Tan Nguyen regarding

a proposal from Tan to hold the Tasmanian Open in Ranelagh. Tan proposed holding the 2021

Tasmanian Open, held by the Hobart Chess Club, at the Ranelagh Soldiers Memorial Hall with support

from the Ranelagh General Store. Tan pledged a donation in the order of $300 to the prize pool of the

event and free coffee for all competitors. Tan’s proposal went on to mention the need of support from

the Hobart Chess Club and the Tasmanian Chess Association so that he might canvas local support for

prize pool donations, and therefore an increased prize pool. Tan’s ambition was to raise approximately

$1,500 in pledged prize pool funds and attracting nearly 40 entries increasing the total prize pool to

more than $3,500.

Discussion noted the previous events at the Ranelagh Soldiers Memorial Hall including the Tasmanian

Rapid and Lightning in 2020 were a success, but that holding a longer time controlled event in a colder

part of the year may not be as appropriate. It was agreed that while the Hobart Chess Club was the

host club of the 2021 Tasmanian Open, the TCA should retain some say in the venue of the event if

significant issues are found, despite the best intentions of the proposal.

Kevin Bonham noted that at the HCC AGM, the initial in principle decision was to investigate holding

the event at the existing club venue in Hobart, but that investigations into whether the venue was

available on that weekend needed to be made. Kevin advised that was the HCC’s decision prior to the

arrival of Tan’s proposal earlier that day the 8th of March, 2021. The HCC had therefore had no chance

to review the proposal, but looked to the TCA for comment before the review process began.

It was noted that until further information was forthcoming regarding costs and venue availability, it

was difficult to direct an official recommendation on behalf of the TCA. It was suggested that the

Hobart Chess Club should act in good faith when selecting venues for Tasmanian tournaments. The

TCA asked the HCC to consider the matter at the club level and then advise the TCA of the outcome.

Tasmanian Rapid & Lightning Championships Location

Discussions of the proposal regarding the Tasmanian Open turned its attention to the fact that Burnie

is scheduled to host the Tasmanian Rapid and Lightning Championships in 2021. Reg noted that very

few people from the BCC may attend, and in the interest of holding a successful event, the BCC would

not oppose any attempts to hold the event somewhere else.

It was suggested the Ranelagh General Store proposal might be more suited to the operation of a

Rapid and Lightning event such as the Tasmanian Rapid like in 2020. It was left to the HCC to discuss

and decide if the club was willing to host the 2021 Tasmanian Rapid and Lightning in addition to the

Tasmanian Open, and if Tan’s proposal could be applied to such an event.

Zoom Meetings

Ian Little raised the point that one of the lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic, along with the

observation that the TCA are holding fewer executive meetings after tournaments, was that a video

conference platform such as Zoom could be used to hold meetings at times that are not straight after

long and exhausting tournaments.

The meeting showed in principle support for the implementation of a regular executive Zoom meeting

schedule to take place every 3-4 months with the intention of trying to quickly and regularly keep

business ticking over in an attempt to keep business at the AGM level faster and easier to resolve.

ACTION ITEM: Ian Little, in his capacity as Webmaster, to investigate the practicality and regularity of

hosting video conference meetings for the TCA Executive.

Club Delegates

Denis McMahon noted the absence of the current HCC delegate from meetings and voting on motions.

Denis reminded the meeting that the TCA has a constitutional requirement not to allow members on

the executive who have continued unnotified absences. Denis noted informal discussions with an

alternative member who might be considered for the position. While meaning no disrespect, as the

TCA president, Denis reminded the HCC that there was little to no point having a delegate representing

the club’s interests if that delegate was not going to attend and be a part of discussions to represent

the clubs interests.

CLOSED:

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