Kit Blundell Takes the Helm as President of Sandwich Chess Club

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In a surprising turn of events, Kit Blundell has been appointed as the new President of the Sandwich Chess Club, effective immediately. Known for their strategic prowess and dedication to the game, Blundell brings a fresh perspective to the club's leadership.

Blundell's deep-rooted passion for chess has been evident through their active participation and remarkable victories in local tournaments. With a reputation for innovative gameplay and sportsmanship, members anticipate that Blundell's leadership will usher in a new era of growth and camaraderie for the club.

The outgoing President expressed confidence in Blundell's ability to steer the club toward success, stating, "Kit's commitment to the club and their exceptional understanding of chess make them an ideal candidate to lead us into the future."

The Sandwich Chess Club is renowned for its welcoming atmosphere and diverse membership, and Blundell's appointment is expected to further enrich the club's dynamic. Members and chess enthusiasts alike eagerly await the exciting developments that the new leadership will undoubtedly bring to the table.

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Club Membership 2023-24

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At the AGM on 29th August, the Treasurer will be proposing no changes to the 2022-23 membership rates for 2023-24 and will confirm that the club continues to accept annual membership payments by cash and cheque, and weekly payments by cash. However, all members are strongly encouraged, if they have not already done so, to set up a GoCardless direct debit agreement with the club. Our GoCardless payments system has been operating smoothly for two years now, and the number of members paying the club this way is already in double figures.

Please visit our Pay page to read more and set up your GoCardless direct debit agreement. If you already have an agreement set up with the club, do not set up another one - your membership payments will continue to be drawn by this method unless you have asked us to stop. Whether paying by cash/cheque or via GoCardless, please ensure that the club has your current email address. We will shortly be emailing all members requesting the they update their membership details. This information will be stored securely in the club’s Mailchimp account, and no financial information will be stored along with it.

Finally, if you wish to play rated games of chess - such as those in our internal club competitions, league matches and one-off evening league events - then please ensure that you are a paid-up member of the ECF for the 2023-24 season. ECF membership is a requirement for rated play, so if your ECF membership status is showing as “Not Member” on the ECF Ratings website then you will not be permitted to play rated games with the club. ECF Bronze membership, which costs just £18 for the year, is sufficient for all club and league competitions. If you are considering entering other tournaments or congresses - e.g. the 2024 Thanet Congress - then ECF Silver membership covers your rated play in those too. Join the ECF or renew your membership here.

 

Club News, September 2022

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After the formal presentation of trophies at the AGM, there was a chance to take a photo of the winning team - Robert Starley, Harry Sharples, John Thorley & Mark Towlson - with the Team Quickplay Shield. As joint winners (with Bridge) of the League Jamboree, we hold the Julius Day Shield for the first six months of this season. This is the first time that Sandwich (or Woodnesborough) has put its name on this prestigious trophy, and it’s fitting that pictured proudly showing it off is our strongest player, Robert Starley, who held Bridge’s Richard Eales to a draw on Board 1 in the match. Our full Jamboree team was: Robert Starley, Harry Sharples, Jon Hunt, Mark Towlson, Adrian Tottenham & Ethan Latymer.

The full Club Schedule to the end of January 2023 has been published on the club noticeboard and can be viewed in PDF format here or via our online Calendar. Our new series of occasional (and optional) lessons begins on Tuesday 20th September, 7:30-9:00pm, with Jon Hunt leading a session entitled “Passed Pawns That Win… …And Passed Pawns That Don’t!”. Entries for the Club Championship and the open rapid “Black-and-White” close on 30th September and are free to Sandwich members. Thank you to everyone who has already paid the first instalment of their annual subscription or has signed up to pay by direct debit from our “Join” page. If you’re planning to pay annually, then please sign up online or pay the Treasurer (Jon) direct before the end of September.

The AGM minutes will appear on the Club page as soon as they are ready. We are still looking for a candidate for the vacant role of Club Secretary.