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Notice of Election 2013

The ICA is calling for nominations of General Members to the Board of Directors. These are the five members who are not executive officers.

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Call for 2014 USCF Delegates

The ICA is calling for delegates to the 2014 USCF Annual Business Meeting. If you wish to serve, please submit your application to Carl Dolson, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no later than Sept 30, 2013.

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Bids Requested for 2015 IL K-8 Tournament

  • The deadline for this bid expired 2/15/2014

2015 IL K-8: Suggested dates are 3/14-15/2015. Preference will be given to bidders with a downstate location. Suggested format is 4 sections (K-1, 2-3, 4-5, and 6-8), with 7 rounds for each section. [corrected for typo on sections. TGS 1/15/13] Time controls: Section K-1 G/30, section 2-3 G/45, sections 3-4 and 6-8 G/60. Early entry fee is usually $30 - $35. Bid deadline February 15. Bids should be sent to Jeff Wiewel, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with a copy to Carl Dolson, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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2011 ICA Board Election Results

ICA election ballots were counted 12/13/2011 at Evanston Chess Club by Maret Thorpe, Michael Cardinale and Keith Ammann. The winners were Bill Brock (10 votes), Jerry Neugarten (9), Murrel Rhodes (9), Chris Merli (9), and Mark Nibbelin (8). Florin Felecan and Chuck Beach also received one vote each but were not elected. Congratulations to all, we look forward to your participation in promoting Illinois chess.

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