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Post by syracuse on May 31, 2004 12:27:55 GMT -5
His ideas are absurd. I still do not trust his idea that might solve the association's problem. That is the reason that I will not renew my membership and choose to abandon the Iowa State Chess Association. That is my choice. I do not care that you do not care what I am saying.  I do not care about that association. I do not care about what any one have to say to my opinion. I do not care if you think my opinion meant nothing to you. I do not care if adminstrator is going to delete my post. I do not care about financial issues. I do not care about your opinion. I do not care about your silly ideas. BYE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Post by Barefoot Chess Player on Jun 2, 2004 18:02:26 GMT -5
His ideas are absurd. I still do not trust his idea that might solve the association's problem. That is the reason that I will not renew my membership and choose to abandon the Iowa State Chess Association. That is my choice. I do not care that you do not care what I am saying. I do not care about that association. I do not care about what any one have to say to my opinion. I do not care if you think my opinion meant nothing to you. I do not care if adminstrator is going to delete my post. I do not care about financial issues. I do not care about your opinion. I do not care about your silly ideas. BYE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! >: ( (huge font removed, and blank lines and emoticons omitted) Well, well! How old is this person anyway--thirteen?! Sheesh--sounds like a little kid! Anyway, my two cents' worth on this subject. I agree that state association dues seem to be too high. For that reason, I bought three extra years at the old rate, for a nice savings. Of course, it is a slight gamble that I (or the rest of us) will exist in 2007, but I don't really consider that a problem. My feeling on the rate increase, though, is that maybe not all avenues of savings have been explored. I belong to two other state chess associations, Missouri and Kansas. The former is $10 a year if you want a paper newsletter (the Missouri Chess Bulletin) or $5 if you want to view the newsletter online (they email you a special password to be able to view it if you choose that option); I get the hard copy. They minimize printing and postage charges by using a print shop that can do bulk mailing also, and of course the online subscriptions are pure profit. Kansas charges seven dollars per year, but they take a small loss on the newsletters ( Plains Chess), and I don't know how they manage. I don't belong to any other state organizations just because I wouldn't reap any benefit from doing so, despite playing in Illinois now and then. I'm sure there are ways for the IASCA to cut printing and postage costs, but, all in all, I think the En Passant is certainly at least as good as the others so the cost of a quality publication is somewhat high. Okay, I'm done with this opinion so I'll put the soapbox away. |
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Post by Nemmers on Jun 3, 2004 0:35:57 GMT -5
Well, you're certainly entitled to your opinion, but I'm still sorry you're leaving us. It seems to me you have some issues you feel haven't been discussed or considered to your satisfaction. I'm sorry to see that.
You outline many of your concerns but you offer no solutions or alternatives to them. This leads me to my logical question: What would YOU do if you wanted to change something about the IASCA? (Incidentally, I find it rather ironic that for someone who supposedly doesn't care about financial issues, you certainly complained about them enough.)
Additionally, I would like to point out that the Board of Directors decided to raise the dues a long time ago -- no need to place the blame at the feet of one man.
Looking forward to hearing more from you.
Best,
Matt
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Post by syracuse on Sept 15, 2004 18:32:16 GMT -5
It is insane to say that membership dues are increasing due to absurd reason give by Capron. I laughed at him when I read his comments in Iowa State Chess Magazine. I believe his true agenda is to steal money from everyone.
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Post by syracuse on Sept 15, 2004 18:36:38 GMT -5
He gives us no proof on why increased membership fee is necessary. I laughed at him and rolling on the floor.
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Post by Karagianis on Sept 16, 2004 17:45:05 GMT -5
while i think that the membership rate increase is not only unnecessary but also a bad idea, i also think it is very wrong to lay any kind of blame on anyone, especially mark, who has done a lot for the IASCA.
Let's keep in mind that in order for anything to get passed it requires the majority of the board. When I was on the board, if I remember correctly, only 2 board members (myself included) voted AGAINST the rate increase. if iowa chess felt so strongly about this, why didnt they show up at the annual meetings and say so? its hard for someone (i speak as a former director) to stop these things from passing without vocal support. at the time the rate increase was passed, it would have been much easier to get more votes on the board against it had players spoken up about it.
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Post by Nemmers on Sept 19, 2004 10:31:02 GMT -5
It is insane to say that membership dues are increasing due to absurd reason give by Capron. I laughed at him when I read his comments in Iowa State Chess Magazine. I believe his true agenda is to steal money from everyone. While I personally don't think it was wise to increase membership rates, I don't think you're in the position to question Mark on the cost of the En Passant. As far as your belief that "his true agenda is to steal money from everyone," I will tell you that not only is this completely unfounded, totally untrue, and patently ridiculous, you are also the ONLY person in Iowa Chess who thinks that. You are, however, entitled to your opinion regardless of how stupid it is. Regards, Matt |
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Post by runewell on Nov 13, 2008 20:43:19 GMT -5
I wish you could pay a reduced rate and forgo the chess magazine (or substitute it for the local publication). Obviously a serious player would want to read through the articles, but for the less interested the publication is little more than a cure for insomnia.
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