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#34

From: "Raymond Reid" <chesmayne2004@...>
Date: Mon Jul 12, 2004 6:56 pm
Subject: Chess Dictionary Chesmayne

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Hi to all,
You are invited to view the Chesmayne Chess Dictionary.
New keywords and articles are most welcome.

WEB PAGE:
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USER GROUP:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chesmayne

#33

From: "Jim Liptrap" <jliptrap@...>
Date: Tue Apr 20, 2004 5:21 am
Subject: Chess ! !

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http://liptrap.topcities.com/keoy04.htm

Hello Chess People!

Next Monday is the deadline for sending entries for the Klein End-of-Year Chess Tournament May 1, 2004

T H Rogers Chess Camp June 14-18
http://www.georgejohn.bcentralhost.com/THRogers/2004_summer_chess_camp.htm

Teacher Inservices and Parent Workshops at T H Rogers June 14-18
http://www.georgejohn.bcentralhost.com/THRogers/chess_in_education.htm

Klein Chess Camp is June 28-July 2 http://liptrap.topcities.com/camp04.htm

Now looking for hosts for Houston Scholastic Chess Association Tournaments

Need large cafeteria and either a gym or commons, so we have a place for the

tournament and a place for skittles. And a LOT of tables. Usually this means a
High School or a large Middle School.

HSCA runs all the details of the tournament. We pay for the custodian, etc.

You have food concessions. Other details to be arranged - but mainly your

players have easy access to the excitement and encouragement of a tournament !

We need host schools for the dates in bold type.

Other known dates provided for your calendar:

(no Klein Back-to-School)

September 11

October 9

October 23-24 State Girls Tournament - Plano

November 6

November 20-21 - State Grade Tournament - Plano

December 4 - Team Tournament

December 11 - National Grade - Orlando

January 22 - Klein Winter Scholastic (tentative)

February 5 or 12 - Regional - preference to West or South-West school

February 26-27 - State Tournament - Dallas

March 12

April 8-10 - SuperNationals - Nashville

April 23

May - Run your own District Championships

Jim Liptrap

#32

From: "Bruce E. Donohoe" <mrd@...>
Date: Wed Mar 10, 2004 12:32 am
Subject: RE: Adult Chess Club Sponsor Workshops

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Try the ABC's of Chess style books and lessons based on trying to predict the moves made ba a master / GM... My stronger kids like these games because they are high level play without the "danger" of 'loosing' and allow a weaker coach to teach kids to play much better chess and also learn with them.

Bruce

-----Original Message-----
From: Brett Bothwell [mailto:brettrubicristian@...]
Sent: Monday, March 08, 2004 7:42 PM
To: hscagroup@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [hscagroup] Adult Chess Club Sponsor Workshops

I am not agreeing to go or anything at this point, but if I were to go...

I would be interested in finding a way to teach my high school kids beyond the basics. I have kids from 400 to 1300. I have a USCF rating of 1060 or so, but I can play up to 1400 relatively well. I can teach and work with the lower level kids easily enough - that becomes based on their willingness to learn. BUT, when they get to the point where they can beat me at least one out of five times or so, I begin to lose the ability to teach "new" stuff. It becomes more a situation in which we learn together, which works pretty well, or I just send them off with a book, which doesn't always work well. I don't know what exactly a class could entail for this situation other than telling me to get better so I can teach them... At least point, I often learn as much from the higher rateds as they do from me and though that is useful and helpful... it is not as effective as when I work with lower rated players.

That is my 2 cents anyway,

Brett Bothwell

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#31

From: <curtis@...>
Date: Tue Mar 9, 2004 12:09 pm
Subject: Re: Adult Chess Club Sponsor Workshops

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Brett,

You might take a look at this article...

http://www.chesscafe.com/text/skittles150.pdf

I really don't think that anyone with a life could follow this program exactly as he has it laid out, but the concept here matches what I have read on the internet from countless coaches for U1600 players.

Also, there is a wealth of information from Dan Heisman written in plain language at.. http://www.chesscafe.com/archives/archives.htm#Novice%20Nook. In many of his articles, Dan endorses study plans similar to the one in the article above.. for example, http://www.chesscafe.com/text/heisman04.pdf.

These articles are short enough that you should be able to get your kids to read an article a week or something like that and discuss the material together.

Disclaimer: I am fairly low rated and have never taught H.S. students myself so take what I have said with a grain of salt.

#30

From: Brett Bothwell <brettrubicristian@...>
Date: Tue Mar 9, 2004 1:41 am
Subject: Re: Adult Chess Club Sponsor Workshops

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I am not agreeing to go or anything at this point, but if I were to go...

I would be interested in finding a way to teach my high school kids beyond the basics. I have kids from 400 to 1300. I have a USCF rating of 1060 or so, but I can play up to 1400 relatively well. I can teach and work with the lower level kids easily enough - that becomes based on their willingness to learn. BUT, when they get to the point where they can beat me at least one out of five times or so, I begin to lose the ability to teach "new" stuff. It becomes more a situation in which we learn together, which works pretty well, or I just send them off with a book, which doesn't always work well. I don't know what exactly a class could entail for this situation other than telling me to get better so I can teach them... At least point, I often learn as much from the higher rateds as they do from me and though that is useful and helpful... it is not as effective as when I work with lower rated players.

That is my 2 cents anyway,

Brett Bothwell

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#29

From: "Jim Liptrap" <jliptrap@...>
Date: Tue Mar 2, 2004 8:15 am
Subject: State Chess Tournament Volunteers

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The State Scholastic Chess Tournament will be at the new Hilton Americas Hotel connected to George R Brown Convention Center March 26-28.

We still need a few Tournament Directors.

We need good people to work the results tables - if we have enough, an individual volunteer won't have to work all the rounds.

We could use more helpers to set up chess sets Friday

We could probably use more people in the last round Sunday to help move the chess sets from the Results Tables to the Sales area.

If interested, let me know

Jim Liptrap

#28

From: "Tim, Martha & Jim Jenkinson" <timartha@...>
Date: Tue Feb 24, 2004 4:04 pm
Subject: Adult Chess Club Sponsor Workshops

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Concurrent with our summer scholastic camp, T. H. Rogers is planning on hosting 5 separate workshops for teachers and adult chess club sponsors. We are currently in the planning stages and would welcome any thoughts or suggestions. We recognize that we have a number of different audiences, hence the decision to run 5 separate workshops. We have parents who already know how to play chess, but are trying to set up clubs at their children's schools; teachers who want to enrich their curriculum; sponsors who are trying to figure out how to get more "education" into the club they are already running, etc....

Let me know if you are interested in attending any of the workshops and which ones. Or is there a topic we completely missed that you wish we were offering? Feel free to pass this information on to others in the scholastic community who may be interested. As to the cost of the workshops, our goal will be to cover our costs. We are not trying to do this as a money making venture.

For more information on the scholastic camp or to see periodic updates on this effort, please see our website at: www.throgerschess.com

Looking forward to hearing from you,
Martha Jenkinson

Chess In Education

Teacher In-Service and Adult Sponsor Workshops

June 14 - 18, 2004

5 Separate Workshops

Concurrent with the Scholastic Camp

Dates: June 14 - 18, 2004
Times: 9am - 4:15 pm
Where: T. H. Rogers School, 1.5 miles west of the Galleria on San Felipe

What:

·         Currently 5 separate workshops are being planned, one each day. Note that these are our preliminary ideas and are subject to change based on the suggestions and needs of the participants. Sign up for each workshop individually per your interest.

1.        Learning to play chess or Improving your own play

2.        Teaching chess

3.        Incorporating chess into your classroom curriculum

4.        Club management, including starting a club

5.        Fun stuff such as:

·          Running a tournament

·          Human chess games

·          G/T and CE credit will be available for some of the workshops (maybe all).

Cost: We haven’t figured this out yet.

Instructors: So far we have

Dr. Alexey Root (short bio below)
George John, President of the Texas Chess Association and Senior Tournament Director for Friday's Tournament Director session

Note: We are in the planning stages for all of this. Suggestions & ideas are definitely welcome! What do you hope to learn?

Women's International Master Alexey Root FIDE Rated 2043
Alexey is a Women's International Chess Master and was the 1989 U.S. Women's Chess Champion, 1998 Pan American Open Chess Champion, and had a peak USCF rating on 2262. She is a Senior Lecturer in Teacher Education in the School of General Studies, UT Dallas, with a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from UCLA (1999). She currently teaches Chess in Education for the UT TeleCampus: www.telecampus.utsystem.edu. For several years she also served as Associate Director of the Chess Program at the University of Texas at Dallas. She is a former High School Teacher.

#27

From: "Jim Liptrap" <jliptrap@...>
Date: Thu Feb 12, 2004 4:35 am
Subject: Regional Chess Feb 21

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Hello!
NOW is the time to send in your entries for Regional Chess Tournament.
Saturday February 21 http://liptrap.topcities.com/regv04.htm (Word.doc)
or http://www.georgejohn.bcentralhost.com/tca/HSCA/MajorEvents.html (HTML)

The deadline for entries at the $11 rate is "RECEIVED by February 17"
With Monday's holiday, I will accept a February 17 postmark, BUT if it gets to the post office after 4:30 pm Tuesday, the entry fee is $16.
Remember to include the $1 Texas Chess Association Fee.
This is a USCF Member Only Tournament - join or renew with entry

"But Baytown is too far....." It's just 6.5 miles east of Beltway 8; or 18 miles east of Downtown.
Traffic on Saturday morning is not a problem.
Check the entry list for people in your area and car-pool. http://liptrap.topcities.com/chess.htm
Don't miss this chance to practice for the State Scholastic in March, which is Downtown.

Jim Liptrap
832-492-7154

#26

From: "Jim Liptrap" <jliptrap@...>
Date: Thu Feb 5, 2004 5:35 am
Subject: Regional

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Hi, Team Organizers.

I am starting to receive Regional entries.

Half of them are coming in without the TCA fee.

The Texas Chess Association authorizes this tournament, and requires all players to be members. Instead of the $7.50 annual fee, they allow Scholastic players to purchase one-tournament memberships for $1. This applies for Regional, State Scholastic, and State Grade Tournaments, as well as any Adult State Tournaments the player may enter.

As the organizer, I must send TCA $1 for each player in the tournament who is not an annual member.

Please remind your players to send $11 with the tournament entry, not just the $10 entry fee.

Thank you

Jim Liptrap

#25

From: "Jim Liptrap" <jliptrap@...>
Date: Thu Jan 15, 2004 10:29 pm
Subject: Re: Chess

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To potential tournament directors for a non-USCF Elementary tournament February 21 on the west side of Houston:

West University Elementary has started a Chess Club (see last e-mail below) and scheduled a tournament, unfortunately, the same day as the Houston Area Regional Scholastic Championship in Baytown. Every scholastic Tournament Director we can find is either working that tournament or bringing his school team. I am not familiar with the non-scholastic directors in Houston, and unsure of which of our "graduates" might be interested. Since this is not a USCF tournament, certification is not mandatory. But the Director should know what he's doing, and be familiar with Primary/beginner types of situations. This is a paid position.

If you know of someone else who might be interested, please pass this on.

If you are interested, contact Mrs. Bray at nabrays@...

Thanks

Jim Liptrap

----- Original Message -----

From: N Bray

To: Jim Liptrap

Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2004 3:31 PM

Subject: Re: Chess

Jim, Thank you so much for getting back to me so quickly! The regional scholastic tournament is a real conflict! Unfortunately, we are stuck with the February 21st date as the date has already been communicated and the school has committed the space/custodians etc.

We will go ahead and order WinTD, thanks so much for that feedback. Re what we would pay a director, we most likely can afford whatever the director thinks is a reasonable rate as we are charging a fee to register and we have funds available from the PTO.

And finally, any other tips you have re good websites or instructional material to get this club more focused and 'educated' would be much appreciated.

Thank you again SO MUCH Jim! Nancy

Regarding what we are paying

Jim Liptrap <jliptrap@...> wrote:

Hi,
Glad to hear you're started on a club.
Yes, WinTD is my choice. Read the instructions. Run a "sample" tournament
for practice first.

Yes, an experienced director would be a good idea. The timing is
unfortunate.
February 21 is the Regional Scholastic Championship. Our directors will be
there.
February 29 is the Houston Open Tournament. Most of our directors will be
playing in that one.
March 6. I am out of town, but some of the other directors may be
available.
I will inquire of some who might be interested. What payment are you
offering?

Jim Liptrap

----- Original Message -----
From:
To:
Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2004 10:13 AM
Subject: TopCities Free Home Pages: Form Mail

> Message
> --------------------
> Hi there Mr. Liptrap. A friend of mine and I started a chess club at West
University Elementary School in Houston this year. We have 100 members from
K thru 5th grade. We are NO where near as organized as you are and our kids
by-in-large are beginners. We are running a tournament at the school at the
end of February for the members of our club to get them used to tournaments.
An outside experienced coach who had originally agreed to run the tournament
is no longer available. We have started to look into purchasing software to
run the tournament ourselves (WinTD Chess Estima software has been
recommended by the TH Rogers coach). Our questions to you are, 1) do you
know anyone else who might be available to help us run the tournament and 2)
do you have any suggestions on tournament software.
>
> Thanks for your time Mr. Liptrap. Both of our kids have attended the
fabulously well run tournaments at you school, and we know your input would
be quite valuable. Nancy Bray
> --------------------
> Email: nabrays@...
> Name: Nancy Bray
>
>

#24

From: "Bruce Donohoe" <mrd@...>
Date: Sat Jan 3, 2004 5:10 pm
Subject: January

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Be sure to check the schedule for January events at Village School
and Klein High School's famous "Winter Scholastics" -- see you there.

Mr.D. - Bruce Donohoe

#23

From: "Jim Liptrap" <jliptrap@...>
Date: Tue Nov 4, 2003 5:45 pm
Subject: Did my computer infect yours?

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Hi, everyone in my addressbook,

I send my incoming e-mail through "Mailwasher" so I can see what is coming in before it loads on my computer, and can delete there, or even "bounce" it back as if my e-mail address was inoperative, in the hope that they will remove it from their list. http://www.mailwasher.net/ My spam list is still growing, like everyone else's.

But occasionally something gets through without my seeing it first, and Symantec's Norton Anti-Virus is supposed to take care of that. I just delete those. But on October 26, some time after I deleted one of those extras, a file appeared on my desktop named " ~ " I didn't have time to check it out until this morning (November 4) - sorry. It contained a copy of my addressbook. I have since noticed an increase in the number of spam e-mails I get with my own return address. From " Other name < my@address > " .

Apparently this virus, which Norton did not detect, executed upon "delete" and made two copies of my addressbook to send out. Check your desktop. If an icon named " ~ " has appeared, drag it to your "Recycle Bin" and then delete it from there. Then search for the other copy (you may want to search anyway). My Windows XP had it at "C:\Documents and Settings\My Name" If you don't have "XP" then "Start, Search, Files and Folders," type in to search for ~ . There will be a long list of files that contain the tilde. Most are fine. The one in question is named with just that symbol. Delete to your Recycle Bin, then delete from there.

I am sorry about this, and hope it hasn't spread too far.

Jim Liptrap

#22

From: "Jim Liptrap" <jliptrap@...>
Date: Tue Oct 28, 2003 10:48 pm
Subject: Nov 15 Chess Tournament Deadline

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http://liptrap.topcities.com/CyfairN03.doc

REMINDER:

The deadline for the $10 entry fee for the

Nov.15 Cy-Creek Chess Tournament

is THIS SATURDAY !

$15 postmarked Nov 2-8

NO ENTRIES AFTER NOV.8

flier at:

#21

From: "Bruce E Donohoe" <mrd@...>
Date: Tue Sep 2, 2003 10:21 pm
Subject: RE: A suggestion

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This is a nice Idea.  I agree and think it is worth pursuing.  The only
problem is that I and others most likely to be good at such a thing are
often busy with the event or with our team.  Let me look into the idea,
as it had great merit.
Thanks!
Bruce

-----Original Message-----
From: Curtis Thetford [mailto:curtis@...]
Sent: Tuesday, September 02, 2003 9:58 AM
To: hscagroup@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [hscagroup] A suggestion

I hope that it is correct to use this forum for this kind of post...

I have been attending HSCA events with my daughter for the last year
now and we have enjoyed them thoroughly.  A thought occurred to me
though that these events could be used not only for competition, but
education as well.  Perhaps for an event scheduled to start at
9:30AM, mini-seminars could be offered starting at something like
8:45 for students.  There could be three seminars running in
parrallel at three different levels that could each cover one topic
for about 30 minutes and students could determine which one they
would be interested in based on their abilities.

There would be some logistical problem (namely finding places to do
it), but I would expect that with all of the chess coaches attending
the events, it should be possible to find three volunteers per month
to teach the seminars (and H.S. students could probably even be used
in some of the beginner classes).

It just seems like an idea like this would provide a greater
incentive to attend the event (and be on time!) and help strengthen
chess in the Houston area as well.

Regards,
Curtis Thetford



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#20

From: "Curtis Thetford" <curtis@...>
Date: Tue Sep 2, 2003 2:58 pm
Subject: A suggestion

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I hope that it is correct to use this forum for this kind of post...

I have been attending HSCA events with my daughter for the last year
now and we have enjoyed them thoroughly.  A thought occurred to me
though that these events could be used not only for competition, but
education as well.  Perhaps for an event scheduled to start at
9:30AM, mini-seminars could be offered starting at something like
8:45 for students.  There could be three seminars running in
parrallel at three different levels that could each cover one topic
for about 30 minutes and students could determine which one they
would be interested in based on their abilities.

There would be some logistical problem (namely finding places to do
it), but I would expect that with all of the chess coaches attending
the events, it should be possible to find three volunteers per month
to teach the seminars (and H.S. students could probably even be used
in some of the beginner classes).

It just seems like an idea like this would provide a greater
incentive to attend the event (and be on time!) and help strengthen
chess in the Houston area as well.

Regards,
Curtis Thetford

#19

From: "Bruce Donohoe" <mrd@...>
Date: Sun Aug 31, 2003 4:10 pm
Subject: Open posting once again is available

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I have taken off the moderation option so that posts will again
appear instantly.  I also point out a change in registration
procedures.... Jim Liptrap will be organizing the HSCA this year and
entries will go to him.  I will continue to assist as primary floor
moderator and Chief TD.

Mr. D.

#18

From: "Bruce Donohoe <mrd@...>" <mrd@...>
Date: Mon Feb 17, 2003 12:23 pm
Subject: change in posting rules

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All messages are now subject to moderator approval.  Sorry for the
inconvenience.

Mr.D.

#12

From: "Bruce Donohoe <mrd@...>" <mrd@...>
Date: Sun Jan 12, 2003 5:49 pm
Subject: TEAMS event completed

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What about those John Cooper "Pawn Pounders"!!!  In the Elementary
Team competition held at Sharpstown Middle School, they took first
place team with an absolutely perfect 16-0 performance!
A master played in the open section and expert hopeful Brad Sawyer
led his team to a 2nd place finish, only loosing to the Master's
team. Bay City Coaches played well and saw the return of former
organization head Lloyd Hunter, who agreed to take fourth board for
their team after one member was unable to make it.  Sharpstown and TH
Rogers did well in Middle School and Willowridge and Austin took
honors in the High School section.

#11

From: "wild_chessplayer" <wild_chessplayer@...>
Date: Mon Nov 18, 2002 6:11 am
Subject: team tournemt

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mr d

i think it would bee cool to beable to bring back  club alumni and
also have coachs play that would let every one have fun i think so
let's do it

coby

#10

From: "Bruce Donohoe" <mrd@...>
Date: Sun Nov 17, 2002 2:08 pm
Subject: USCF Membership fees rising!

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Remember and post prominently:
As of January 1, 2003
USCF Scholastic Membership $13 with NO MAGAZINE
USCF Youth Membership $23 with Chess Life
USCF Adult Membership $49
JOIN OR RENEW NOW FOR MULTIPLE YEARS  800-388-5464
http://www.shopuschess.org/

From: "Bruce Donohoe" <mrd@...>
Date: Sun Nov 17, 2002 3:44 am
Subject: Ideas

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I have proposed the following ideas to many coaches:
1)  The elimination of on site entry to our events
2)  The creation, this year only (but who knowa) of an award for the
most improved player, to be given in honor of Charles Stallings of
the Village School.
3)  The creation of an open section in the January Team competition,
open to parents and coaches.  This would allow parents to play with
their child on a team, coaches with their players, the return of club
alumni, etc...  There would be scholastic only sections as well.

Let me know what you think!

Mr.D.

From: "cmmurat" <cmmurat@...>
Date: Sun Sep 15, 2002 1:43 pm
Subject: Westfield HS Tournament

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Thank you for an excellent tournament. All of our kids thought the
playing area was great, and had no problems with the lighting. We
especially appreciated the continuous play, without having to wait
for all sections to be finished.  This prevented the usual traffic
jam by the pairings, too.  We are looking forward to the next event.

From: "wild_chessplayer" <wild_chessplayer@...>
Date: Sun Sep 15, 2002 3:13 am
Subject: Re: Westfield High School Goes Well

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Mr. D

I think everything went well we do have a few things 2 work out (
like liting for the playing room) We had a great staff and no big
probles i ben to maney of these events as you know and i fill like
this waz the best hsca eveent ever. Thanks fore letting me direct

coby



--- In hscagroup@y..., "Bruce Donohoe" <mrd@p...> wrote:
> Our first event closed registration on time at 9:30 and began at
10
> this morning.  138 players representing many schools and grades 1-
12
> played 5 rounds each, concluding play at 5 PM.  Several students
> posted perfect scores, while other divisions were closely
contested
> and hard fought.  Things appeared to run smoothly, although there
> were some challenges to be overcom with determining where to place
> highly rated elementary students and low rated high school
students.
>
> I would like to thank Westfield for being a fine host.  I look
> forward to our next event to be hosted by and largly run by TH
Rogers
> School in the Galleria area.  Go to the NEXT area of our web site
and
> read the flyer.  I hope to see you there.
>
> Mr. D.

From: "Bruce Donohoe" <mrd@...>
Date: Sun Sep 15, 2002 1:12 am
Subject: Westfield High School Goes Well

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Our first event closed registration on time at 9:30 and began at 10
this morning.  138 players representing many schools and grades 1-12
played 5 rounds each, concluding play at 5 PM.  Several students
posted perfect scores, while other divisions were closely contested
and hard fought.  Things appeared to run smoothly, although there
were some challenges to be overcom with determining where to place
highly rated elementary students and low rated high school students.

I would like to thank Westfield for being a fine host.  I look
forward to our next event to be hosted by and largly run by TH Rogers
School in the Galleria area.  Go to the NEXT area of our web site and
read the flyer.  I hope to see you there.

Mr. D.

From: "Bruce Donohoe" <mrd@...>
Date: Fri Aug 16, 2002 10:07 pm
Subject: RE: Excellent Website

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Thanks Curtis.  I really appreciate the support and look forward to seeing
you again and wirking with you during the year.

Bruce "MRD" Donohoe

-----Original Message-----
From: NiKe_Boy77042 [mailto:nike_boy77042@...]
Sent: Friday, August 16, 2002 4:28 PM
To: hscagroup@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [hscagroup] Excellent Website

I really like the website you guys have made, and I owe you much
thanks for taking over Scholastic Chess in Houston.  Although usually
not as strong as the Houston Chess Club, the scholastic tournaments
provide excellent practice against other students, which I will need
for State.  Thanks to you, these will continue to go on.  Please,
keep up the good work and I will talk to my school about hosting a
tournament.

-Curtis Brooks

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From: "NiKe_Boy77042" <nike_boy77042@...>
Date: Fri Aug 16, 2002 9:27 pm
Subject: Excellent Website

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I really like the website you guys have made, and I owe you much
thanks for taking over Scholastic Chess in Houston.  Although usually
not as strong as the Houston Chess Club, the scholastic tournaments
provide excellent practice against other students, which I will need
for State.  Thanks to you, these will continue to go on.  Please,
keep up the good work and I will talk to my school about hosting a
tournament.

-Curtis Brooks

From: "Bruce Donohoe" <mrd@...>
Date: Thu Aug 8, 2002 11:03 pm
Subject: RE: web site

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Please know that the first event has been changed to September 14

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hay mr d the web site is AUSOME you have done a gr8 job
keep it up

coby



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From: "wild_chessplayer" <wild_chessplayer@...>
Date: Wed Aug 7, 2002 10:55 pm
Subject: web site

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hay mr d the web site is AUSOME you have done a gr8 job
keep it up

coby

From: "jliptrap77379" <jliptrap@...>
Date: Thu Aug 1, 2002 2:48 pm
Subject: Website

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Hi, Bruce, so far, everything is working from Internet Rxplorer.  Jim