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beatchess@aol.com

2005-07-29, 8:31 pm

The following e-mail was sent to the Executive Board and upcoming
members of the EB. I am posting a copy of this e-mail for all our
members information.

The keys of the financial recovery of the USCF were that we were able
to greatly reduce expenses, the outsourcing of the B&E and the
relocation of the USCF's HQ to Crossville, TN. The USCF has about
$800,000 in liquidated assess and a functional model to continue
financial viability.

The City of Crossville donated $264,000 worth in a piece of property
that will be used as a down payment for the building of the new
Headquarters. The LMA Committee authorized the use of a $100,000
additional down payment for the permanent loan. If everything is done
correctly by our leadership in 15 years from now we will have a full
paid building and healthy reserves in investments. This is for the
future of our organization.

Yours for Chess,

Beatriz Marinello
President
US Chess Federation

Dear All:

The construction loan's contract, as well as the contract with the
construction company selected by the Executive Board have been signed.
Today, the construction company started to break ground on the land.

Section 9 of the bylaws, item B states: 'The building and land cannot
be encumbered, liened or mortgaged in any way without action by the
Delegates at a regular meeting or special meeting called for that
purpose except as in Section 10 below;

Section 10 states that:

1. The ED certifies that there is a need for such borrowing. This was
done.

2. The EB approves. I am enclosing a copy of the resolution passed by
the Executive Board on July 20, 2005 at 7pm.

3. The LMA Assets Management Committee approves The same resolution
enclosed was passed 5-0 by the LMA Committee prior to passing this
motion by the Executive Board. Bill Hall has a copy of this doc.

4. A report should be to the Delegates in the Annual report describing
the funds borrowed and paid during the year. A report from Bill Hall
will be enclosed in the Delegates' packets along with a copy of the
resolutions, legal advise from Harold Winston, Harry Sabine and Mike
Matzler. I am attaching a copy of the legal advise.

Have a good day!

Beatriz Marinello
President
US Chess Federation

CORPORATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, at the United States of America Chess Federation (USCF)
Delegates meeting held on August 3-4, 2002, in Cherry Hill, New Jersey,
a motion was passed (DM02-15 - NDM 02-54) to authorize the Executive
Board and the Executive Director to sell the building in New Windsor,
New York, and to obtain alternative facilities; and

WHEREAS, the Executive Board voted by conference call on June 9,
2003, to move the USCF office to Crossville, Tennessee, said vote being
ratified by the Executive Board by conference call on October 17, 2004
(EB 05-15), and the Executive Director has approved of the move to
Crossville, Tennessee; and

WHEREAS, the City of Crossville, Tennessee has donated three acres
of land to the USCF on which the USCF proposes to construct a new
building; and

WHEREAS, Progressive Savings Bank of Crossville, Tennessee, has
made a commitment to make a construction loan to the USCF to construct
the building and the Executive Director of the USCF has certified the
need for such borrowing; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Executive Board of the USCF,
acting by conference call on , as follows:

1. The borrowing of up to $561,000.00 as a construction loan from
Progressive Savings Bank is hereby authorized to build the new
building. The interest rate for the one-year term of the construction
loan is to be 5.75%.

2. The land and building is to be collateral for the loan with a
deed of trust and other appropriate documents to be executed.

3. The note, deed of trust, and all other loan documents are to
be signed by any two of the following: Beatriz Marinello-President,
Tim Hanke-Vice President for Finance, or Bill Hall-Executive Director.

The undersigned Executive Director of the United States of America
Chess Federation certifies that the foregoing is a true, full and
correct copy of the resolution adopted by the Executive Board of the
USCF acting by conference call on , at which a quorum
was present and voting throughout, and that the resolution is on this
day in full force and effect, and has not been changed in any way,
modified or rescinded, and do further certify that the foregoing
resolution is in accordance with and authorized by the bylaws of the
corporation.

This day of July, 2005.

Bill Hall, Executive Director
05-019

politikalhack@gmail.com

2005-07-29, 8:31 pm

Beatriz, you may have the authority to do this. But why in the world
would you make this commitment during the lame-duck period?

I think USCF is honor-bound to stay in Crossville, but you're closing
off the new Board's options WRT buy vs. build.

beatchess@aol.com

2005-07-29, 8:31 pm

Bill,

If you were an insider you will know that the plans are to rent space
for a small office in Crossville and move the HQ to a different
location.

I am carrying the wishes of the current Executive Board, there are to
members against this Don Schultz and Randy Bauer. I am beginning to
wonder if Randy Bauer was involved in the discussions to return the
land.

The situation its quite clear..The land was donated to build something
there, if this is not done, this asset will be lost. Additionally, the
LMA onwed the building in New Windsor and most likely will own the new
building in Crossville,

All the best,

Beatriz Marinello

SamSloan

2005-07-29, 8:31 pm

The fu*king bulldyke Marinello is up to her old tricks again. Now, she
turns against Bauer after costing him the election. Her only loyalty is
to her own mad fu*king ego. She used Schultz like a fu*king a cheap
whore in Chile. The new EB should file criminal charges against this
fu*king bulldyke to stop her from sinking the USCF. How could you look
at yourself in the morning?

Sam Sloan

politikalhack@gmail.com

2005-07-29, 8:31 pm

<<The situation its quite clear..The land was donated to build
something there, if this is not done, this asset will be lost.>>

This was Crossville Mayor J. H. Graham's remark when he returned my
phone call this past Monday. Incidentally, he knew nothing of any
discussions to return or swap land, although he was open to the
possibility.

******

I agree that moving HQ again would be stupid. But the new Board has
been elected: they will soon have the power to act in what they see as
the best interests of USCF. Even if it means going back to blowing the
budget big-time. Even if it means seeking the Delegates' approval to
merge USCF out of existence.

I'm already disappointed in certain members of the new Board. Beatriz,
you have disapppointed me in this affair, too.

SamSloan

2005-07-29, 8:31 pm

I agree that moving HQ again would be stupid. But the new Board has
been elected: they will soon have the power to act in what they see as
the best interests of USCF. Even if it means going back to blowing the

budget big-time. Even if it means seeking the Delegates' approval to
merge USCF out of existence.

I'm already disappointed in certain members of the new Board. Beatriz,

you have disapppointed me in this affair, too. (Bill Brock)

///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

I hope the new board will file criminal charges against Beatriz
Marinello. She'll do anything to kill the USCF to pin it on Goichberg.
Her fu*king ego is the only thing that matters to her. What a fu*king
mad bulldyke! She'll never change. Throw her fat XXX in jail.

Sam Sloan

2005-07-29, 8:31 pm

After all the damage Beatriz has done to American chess, this spiteful
lady has now tied the hands of the incoming board.

What she did is the equivalent of Clinton pardoning Marc Rich just
before he left office.

Criminal charges should not be ruled out.

George John

2005-07-29, 8:31 pm

politikalhack@gmail.com wrote:

Bill,

quote:

> Beatriz, you may have the authority to do this. But why in the world
> would you make this commitment during the lame-duck period?
>
> I think USCF is honor-bound to stay in Crossville, but you're closing
> off the new Board's options WRT buy vs. build.

Was the choice REALLY buy vs. build, or was it ACTUALLY rent for a year
or two, and then move to a different city? The issue may have been one
of trust. Consider those involved, and their past record.

I would assume the current administration already considered buy versus
build, and decided buy was the better of the two options. If true,
that would come as no surprise to me. If the USCF does not build, they
lose the land which is valued at $264,000. If the USCF builds, it
(presumably) gets a space which better fits its needs, potentially
resulting in significantly improved productivity.

I urge caution when reading all the political spin. A review of the
thread started October 19, 2004 with the subject "Where is Liberty" may
be well worth the time. There are quite a few "gems" -smile- in it.
Here's one I particularly liked:

"The [Liberty] building has been kept in excellent shape and the USCF
could move into it tomorrow." -- Don Schultz

And, a couple responses:

"Frankly, I'm astonished that anyone could read that report [Steve
Shutt's] and then vote for the Liberty site. Thirty-three bathrooms
(!), no insulation, antiquated fixtures etc. It seems obvious that the
long-term costs of renovating and maintaining that building would far
outweigh any benefits from the NY state location. In Crossville, we'll
get a 21st century building, constructed to our specifications with
modern business and technology requirements in mind."

"Did anyone ever establish whether there is any asbestos in the
building? Given its age and original use, that's a very likely
possibilty, and it could be a multi-million dollar liability.

My guess is that the upkeep would have been VERY expensive. Just
maintaining 18 acres of grounds would have cost the USCF quite a bit.
I suspect utility costs would have been huge, especially in the winter.

Remodeling any of the space to make it acceptable for other tenants
would also have been expensive. I've seen projects where the
remodeling cost exceeded the 'build from scratch' cost for equivalent
square footage.

There are literally dozens of old hospital buildings around the country

lying fallow like the one in Liberty. Most of them can't be given
away, either. [SNIP]"

Best regards,

George John

"Trust, but verify." -- Ronald Reagan

beatchess@aol.com

2005-07-29, 8:31 pm

A RETALIATION

Since Bill Goichberg already posted e-mail exchanges between Board
members, I am taking the liberty to copy you in this e-mail sent by Don
Schulz and my reply.

I will make a copy of it to the Delegates for them to see the first
action of a Board which has not been officially ratify yet.

Subj: Looking Forward=A0
Date: 7/29/2005 3:29:13 PM Eastern Daylight Time
From: Chessdon
To: Beatchess
CC: CHESSJOEL, Chesstour, gregshahade@yahoo.com, Rtannerae

Hi Beatriz:
=A0
We shall move on.
=A0
However, there is concern expressed by several Board members about your
following the wishes of our Board.
=A0
Consequently, after hearing from several Board members that although
you will be in Dresden officially as one of our representatives, it is
highly doubtful that you will be appointed ZP. Certainly your expenses
in Dresden will be covered as that has already been arranged.
=A0
That aside, the newly elected officers and me intend to start together
from square one and hope you will stay with us as=A0our equal. You have a
lot to contribute.
=A0
There=A0are too many challenges facing us for any of us=A0to look backward.
=A0
Don=A0
=A0
My reply:

Hi Don,

Is this a retaliation?=A0 I already purchased the ticket to attend the
meeting in Dresden, but I do not have to attend.. You contacted me to
offer this position, asked me to go to Dresden and now you are
exercising your power by canceling.=A0

Way to go for the new Executive Board...Yes, I will public with this
issue MY FRIEND..

Beatriz Marinello

PS: I am copying the FIDE Team for their knowledge, people should know
that made a fool of yourself at the last FIDE meeting in Calvia, you
have no influence in FIDE.=A0

politikalhack@gmail.com

2005-07-29, 8:31 pm

<<The issue may have been one of trust. Consider those involved, and
their past record. >>

Hypothetical: assume that Goichberg and Schultz are untrustworthy. I
have no reason to assume that Hanke or Marinello are resigning; I have
no reason to distrust Tanner or Shahade. Channing is a friend of
Schultz, but he is also his own man.

PBG and Kansas were real alternatives, but the decision has been made.
I agree that the Liberty site was an insanely bad idea.

George John

2005-07-29, 8:31 pm

politikalhack@gmail.com wrote:

quote:

> <<The issue may have been one of trust. Consider those involved, and
> their past record. >>
>
> Hypothetical: assume that Goichberg and Schultz are untrustworthy. I
> have no reason to assume that Hanke or Marinello are resigning;

Hypothetically speaking of course -wink-, assume both are resigning for
purposes of this discussion.

quote:

> I have
> no reason to distrust Tanner or Shahade.

Neither do it.

quote:

> Channing is a friend of
> Schultz, but he is also his own man.

He probably is, but Goichberg and Schultz might be very persuasive to
those who may not know any better. Channing and Shahade are rookies.
I'm not certain where Tanner comes in on the learning curve. My only
experience with him was at the 2000 National HS where I found him
intelligent, someone with a great sense of humor, who told some very
funny stories.

My recommendation to all three (Channing, Shahade, and Tanner): trust,
but verify. -smile-

quote:

> PBG

quote:

>From what I have heard, not really. Remember, the McCrary board

rejected that one, and from what I heard for good (not political)
reasons.

quote:

> and Kansas were real alternatives,

When I was a kid, my dad and I used to visit my grandmother in Ft.
Worth. On that long trip from Nebraska to Ft. Worth we made it a point
to always stop in Lindsborg for a meal. So, Linsborg was my
sentimental favorite. -smile- Small world, huh?

quote:

> but the decision has been made.

Absolutely correct, in 2003 by the McCrary board! It's a decision made
by two different Executive Boards, ratified by one Board of Delegates,
and was subject to the review of another. IMO, the Marinello Version 1
Board made a serious error when it reopened the bidding.

quote:

> I agree that the Liberty site was an insanely bad idea.

Correct, yet Goichberg was a huge advocate for it (care to guess why?
-smile-), engaging in what many thought was employee insubordination,
for all the world to see, too. More choice quotes from the October 19,
2004 "Where is Liberty?" thread:

"Bill - the decision has been made. It is unseemly for an employee
(even an unpaid volunteer) to continue to publicly speak out against a
decision that has already been made.

If you are interested in advancing the USCF, I suggest that NOW is a
good time to stop debating this issue, and instead concentrate on
making the move to Crossville as successful as possible."

"Mr Goichberg's conduct is inappropriate and if he wishes to pursue his
arguments in public he should first resign as ED. An ED who is not
obedient to the wishes of their elected Board is out of control."

"The Executive Board majority can fire me as volunteer unpaid ED
whenever they wish."

Finally, in the "be careful what you wish for" department -smile-, in
the related "Goichberg's Relocation Report" dated Oct 20, 2004:

"Do us a favor, run for the Executive Board get yourself elected and
then you will have a chance to contribute to the policy making process.

Best regards,

George John

Angelo DePalma

2005-07-29, 8:31 pm

My wife is a board member for our local arts and heritage council. It's much
smaller than USCF, with a much more modest budget. But the politics are the
same. Small people, big egos. The downfall of the human race.

adp

<beatchess@aol.com> wrote in message
news:1122656632.164152.251900@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...

quote:

> The following e-mail was sent to the Executive Board and upcoming
> members of the EB. I am posting a copy of this e-mail for all our
> members information.
>
> The keys of the financial recovery of the USCF were that we were able
> to greatly reduce expenses, the outsourcing of the B&E and the
> relocation of the USCF's HQ to Crossville, TN. The USCF has about
> $800,000 in liquidated assess and a functional model to continue
> financial viability.
>
> The City of Crossville donated $264,000 worth in a piece of property
> that will be used as a down payment for the building of the new
> Headquarters. The LMA Committee authorized the use of a $100,000
> additional down payment for the permanent loan. If everything is done
> correctly by our leadership in 15 years from now we will have a full
> paid building and healthy reserves in investments. This is for the
> future of our organization.
>
> Yours for Chess,
>
> Beatriz Marinello
> President
> US Chess Federation
>
>
> Dear All:
>
> The construction loan's contract, as well as the contract with the
> construction company selected by the Executive Board have been signed.
> Today, the construction company started to break ground on the land.
>
> Section 9 of the bylaws, item B states: 'The building and land cannot
> be encumbered, liened or mortgaged in any way without action by the
> Delegates at a regular meeting or special meeting called for that
> purpose except as in Section 10 below;
>
> Section 10 states that:
>
> 1. The ED certifies that there is a need for such borrowing. This was
> done.
>
> 2. The EB approves. I am enclosing a copy of the resolution passed by
> the Executive Board on July 20, 2005 at 7pm.
>
> 3. The LMA Assets Management Committee approves The same resolution
> enclosed was passed 5-0 by the LMA Committee prior to passing this
> motion by the Executive Board. Bill Hall has a copy of this doc.
>
> 4. A report should be to the Delegates in the Annual report describing
> the funds borrowed and paid during the year. A report from Bill Hall
> will be enclosed in the Delegates' packets along with a copy of the
> resolutions, legal advise from Harold Winston, Harry Sabine and Mike
> Matzler. I am attaching a copy of the legal advise.
>
> Have a good day!
>
> Beatriz Marinello
> President
> US Chess Federation
>
>
>
>
>
> CORPORATE RESOLUTION
>
> WHEREAS, at the United States of America Chess Federation (USCF)
> Delegates meeting held on August 3-4, 2002, in Cherry Hill, New Jersey,
> a motion was passed (DM02-15 - NDM 02-54) to authorize the Executive
> Board and the Executive Director to sell the building in New Windsor,
> New York, and to obtain alternative facilities; and
>
> WHEREAS, the Executive Board voted by conference call on June 9,
> 2003, to move the USCF office to Crossville, Tennessee, said vote being
> ratified by the Executive Board by conference call on October 17, 2004
> (EB 05-15), and the Executive Director has approved of the move to
> Crossville, Tennessee; and
>
> WHEREAS, the City of Crossville, Tennessee has donated three acres
> of land to the USCF on which the USCF proposes to construct a new
> building; and
>
> WHEREAS, Progressive Savings Bank of Crossville, Tennessee, has
> made a commitment to make a construction loan to the USCF to construct
> the building and the Executive Director of the USCF has certified the
> need for such borrowing; and
>
> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Executive Board of the USCF,
> acting by conference call on , as follows:
>
> 1. The borrowing of up to $561,000.00 as a construction loan from
> Progressive Savings Bank is hereby authorized to build the new
> building. The interest rate for the one-year term of the construction
> loan is to be 5.75%.
>
> 2. The land and building is to be collateral for the loan with a
> deed of trust and other appropriate documents to be executed.
>
> 3. The note, deed of trust, and all other loan documents are to
> be signed by any two of the following: Beatriz Marinello-President,
> Tim Hanke-Vice President for Finance, or Bill Hall-Executive Director.
>
> The undersigned Executive Director of the United States of America
> Chess Federation certifies that the foregoing is a true, full and
> correct copy of the resolution adopted by the Executive Board of the
> USCF acting by conference call on , at which a quorum
> was present and voting throughout, and that the resolution is on this
> day in full force and effect, and has not been changed in any way,
> modified or rescinded, and do further certify that the foregoing
> resolution is in accordance with and authorized by the bylaws of the
> corporation.
>
> This day of July, 2005.
>
>
>
>
> Bill Hall, Executive Director
> 05-019
>

jamesrynd@aol.com

2005-07-29, 8:31 pm

My wife is a board member for our local arts and heritage council. It's
much
smaller than USCF, with a much more modest budget. But the politics are
the
same. Small people, big egos. The downfall of the human race.

You are absolutely correct, Angelo. I have been part of many
professional agencies as a volunteer but would never accept a position
of authority due to the huge egos that seem to overtake all people in
political matters. I would rather remain relatively unknown and serve
on committees that had a specific function than become a member of any
governing board. In fact, I think it fits the old rule for the
President: the man you want to be President would never be insane or
egotistical enough to run for the office.

There is also an old riddle in academia: Why are academic politics so
cutthroat? Because the stakes are so small. Such a riddle doesn't make
sense until you have "been there," as your wife has been.

Before we kill all the lawyers, as has been suggested, I say we go for
the politicians first.

Randy Bauer

2005-07-30, 12:30 am

<beatchess@aol.com> wrote in message
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quote:

> Bill,
>
> If you were an insider you will know that the plans are to rent space
> for a small office in Crossville and move the HQ to a different
> location.
>
> I am carrying the wishes of the current Executive Board, there are to
> members against this Don Schultz and Randy Bauer. I am beginning to
> wonder if Randy Bauer was involved in the discussions to return the
> land.

Beatriz, that is absolutely untrue. I have kept no secrets from you, and I
take personal offense at the suggestion. I expect an apology.

Randy Bauer

quote:

>
> Beatriz Marinello
>

Gambit

2005-07-30, 12:30 am

Randy Bauer wrote:[vbcol=seagreen]
> <beatchess@aol.com> wrote in message
> news:1122660223.181813.223920@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
>
> Beatriz, that is absolutely untrue. I have kept no secrets from you, and I
> take personal offense at the suggestion. I expect an apology.
>
> Randy Bauer

Uh oh. Casus belli?

beatchess@aol.com

2005-07-30, 12:30 am

Randy,

My apologies..

Beatriz Marinello

parrthenon@cs.com

2005-07-30, 12:30 am

FOLLOWUP ON OPEN LETTER TO BEATRIZ MARINELLO

By Bill Goichberg

Dear Beatriz,

I am sending blind copies of this to inform various people of your
action. The following comments are mine alone as I have not had the
chance to discuss them with others on the incoming Board.

I am disappointed not only in your action, but also in the fact that
our open letter argued that your intended action would be UNWISE, and
your response argues that it is LEGAL but does not address its wisdom.
We did not maintain in our letter that signing the contract would be
illegal.

It is especially disappointing to me that incoming Board member Joel
Channing, who has great expertise in the real estate field, may now be
deprived of input into contract details or whether the contract should
be signed at all.

Had our Board been given a chance to review this contract and related
issues, it's possible that we might have taken the same action that you
did. Let's hope that when we look back on USCF history in the future,
your action is not seen as yet one more unwise contract entered into by
the Federation without adequate consideration.

Bill Goichberg

cynic

2005-07-30, 3:31 am

'Small people, big egos. The downfall of the human race.'

Well put. That sums up Beatriz and her merry crew.

Who cares anymore?

I won't renew my membership when it expires. You have to be crazy to
trust these people with your money.

parrthenon@cs.com

2005-07-30, 3:31 am

ENORMOUS SCANDAL

One doubts that Beatriz Marinello has done anything criminal.

The issue is whether the contract is worth the paper it is written
on after the Board-elect came out against it publicly.

Are there real lawyers here who can comment?

Deals have evidently been cut, and the rush to sign this contract
reflects that fact.

One hopes that at the Delegates Meeting there will be tough
questions asked about, among other things, Crossville lawyer Harry
Sabine vetting the contract(s) of friends.

The scandal is enormous.

chasmad

2005-07-30, 8:32 pm

parrthenon@cs.com wrote:

quote:

> ENORMOUS SANDAL
>
> No one doubts the size of Beatriz Marinello's enormous feet.
>
> The issue is whether the USCF is obligated to purchase footwear
> for her, and if not, does any purchase of footwear by USCF constitute
> a violation of her contract?
>
> Are there real lawyers here who can comment?
>
> Deals have evidently been cut, and purchases of boots, sneakers
> and sandals have been made.
>
> One hopes that at the Delegates Meeting there will be tough
> questions asked about, among other things, the size of Beatriz
> Marinello's boots, sneakers and sandals. I have talked to people
> in the know who have examined her footwear.
>
> The sandal is enormous.

Thanks, Larry, for your always cogent analysis.

Charles

Angelo DePalma

2005-07-30, 8:32 pm

Cogent analysis of an absolutely different topic than the one to which he
posted. Welcome to LarryWorld.

"chasmad" <72510.3434@compuserve.com> wrote

quote:

> Thanks, Larry, for your always cogent analysis.

David Kane

2005-07-30, 8:32 pm

"Angelo DePalma" <adpspammersgotohell@tellurian.net> wrote in message
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quote:

> My wife is a board member for our local arts and heritage council.

It's much

quote:

> smaller than USCF, with a much more modest budget. But the politics

are the

quote:

> same. Small people, big egos. The downfall of the human race.
>

I'd bet your local arts council
could run the USCF better than
the last EB.

Angelo DePalma

2005-07-31, 12:31 am

I doubt it. I'm beginning to think that we'd be better off relegating such
duties to amphibians.

"David Kane" <davidekane@comcast.net> wrote in message
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quote:

>
> "Angelo DePalma" <adpspammersgotohell@tellurian.net> wrote in message
> news:xJ-dnd1ZFY6fKXffRVn-2Q@garden.net...
> It's much
> are the
>
> I'd bet your local arts council
> could run the USCF better than
> the last EB.
>
>