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August 2007 Chess Life for Kids

Details for: 2007 National Youth Action - Nov. 16-18 2007 National Scholastic K-12/Collegiate - Dec. 7-9 Important updates to Tournament Life Announcement (TLA) information. NOTE: Beginning in February 2007, ratings will be official monthly. February tournaments will use February ratings, March tournaments March ratings, etc. unless otherwise indicated in advance. Kasparov Chess Foundation (KCF) Announces Release of Chess Curriculum to Schools throughout U.S. In an email vote of Oct 2, the Executive Board passed the following resolution by a vote of 4-2 with Channing, Goichberg, Hough and Tanner for, Marinello and Schultz against, and Sloan abstaining. "Resolution of the Executive Board regarding website posts." Changes in USCF Representation to FIDE Letter from Continental Office: Call for bids for 2007 events Enter USCF National events (OTB and Correspondence Chess)online. Attention Lawyer Members! We could use some legal volunteers. We moved in on April 8th! Progress of "New Home of USCF" in Crossville, Tennessee U.S. Chess Open House Draws Over 100 Still time to buy that brick! USCF consolidates all operations to Crossville headquarters "Buy A Brick Campaign" Details    Photos of components for the courtyard! USCF Seeks Endorsements, Sponsorships and Strategic Partnerships..... US Men Take the Bronze! American Chess Players Go For Olympiad Gold Kasparov Chess Foundation (KCF) is the Official Sponsor of the Men and Women's Olympiad Teams Letters from Turin, Round Reports, Photos, Bios, Websites and More! Rule Change (subject to delegate ratification) to implement the use of MonRoi (and other) electronic scoresheets in rated tournaments. Rule 15A Guidelines for certification of an electronic scoresheet - Updated Report by David Kuhns, Chair of USCF Rules Committee regarding electronic scoresheets. - Updated Tournament Director message from MonRoi USCF Announces New Service New Online Tournament Life Announcement (TLA) Area Onischuk and Zatonskih 2006 US Champions News, Final Results, Photos, etc.

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