Nice to talk to the English Chess Federation (ECF) Silver Members' Rep John Reyes unfortunately his recollection of our conversation is well - 'incomplete' leading to more uninformed speculation on the forum BritishChessNews

I'm proposing limited expenditure - stupid numbers being bandied about - and a focus on fundraising. We must get out of the mindset that existing assets, while finite, cannot be renewed. English Chess Federation (ECF) needs new direction #peincampaign

Since I have been on the board c2015 I'm the only Dir (to my knowledge) who has fundraised - details will be published shortly. I'm advocating a change in direction not to drain the English Chess Federation (ECF) finances, far from it. First priority must be increasing reserves #Peincampaign

The latest version of the ECF election voting register has the 4NCL vote increased from 9 to 20. In the interests of transparency it would be useful, as my maths teacher used to say to me to: 'show your working' BritishChessNews BritishChessMagazine

It's been great to see the democratic process happening in Associations Leagues and Clubs. I wonder if the 4NCL has run a consultation with its clubs to see how they would like the votes cast - English Chess Federation (ECF)

Very productive discussion with Council Chair yesterday. Want to put on record my appreciation for the huge amount of work he puts in running these meetings. ECF depends on its volunteers.

My campaign for the post of CEO of English Chess Federation (ECF) begins with the website containing the election address, policies and manifesto see developingenglishchess.com #peincampaign

Good to see English Chess Federation (ECF) Member Reps contacting members ref elections. GM Matthew Turner makes a good point, will the 4NCL poll their captains and then apportion votes accordingly? #pigsmightfly Celtic Tigers 4NCL Chessable White Rose 4NCL Sharks 4NCL 🇺🇦 Oxford 4NCL Bristol 4NCL

First Policy document: Development Officers developingenglishchess.com/development-of… Time to give clubs leagues and congresses a helping hand. There is £154K of PIF funds in the Chess Trust, time to deploy a little. Detailed role and 1st year costings on the website English Chess Federation (ECF)

Exactly, one thing I've learnt last few weeks is that there is a huge democratic deficit in English Chess Federation (ECF) Needs a debate to resolve and a governance committee that it less complacent

There's definitely a case for reducing the prevalence of proxy voting. FIDE cleaned up its act in this regard recently English Chess Federation (ECF) should do the same

New policy document: A way forward to deploy legacy BCF assets with appropriate safeguards for English Chess Federation (ECF) Simplify the ECF/BCF/Chess Centre structure, save money, minimise tax liability build reserves then develop #Chess See: developingenglishchess.com/bcf-legacy-ass…

No, but please email your Silver reps that you support me - thanks. Tim Wall

Delighted to announce I have reached agreement with Mike Truran on a way forward on the key policy issues so there is no need to have an election. Very pleased with the outcome and the depth of support I enjoyed across the country. Statement: tinyurl.com/27phjd3c English Chess Federation (ECF)

ECF Election Update from Malcolm Pein: mailchi.mp/a4c5800f6ad3/e…

The first London CSC Training Day for nearly two years was a great success. Chess in Schools and Communities

Stoke is definitely the place to be on 12 November. A brand new city for our Chess in Schools and Communities Training Day Tour! chessinschools.co.uk/Event/stoke-ch…