First of all, I would like to thank everyone who supported me and my vision to turn the USCF into a respectable, viable and professionally run organization. The USCF cannot survive without improvement.
Secondly, for those of you who did not support me, I am looking forward to having a chance to work even harder to win your support for the good of the USCF and US Chess.
The election is NOT over. Only less than half of the ballots have been counted. As I said repeatedly, I would be happy and proud to serve with all qualified candidates. I consider many of them friends. I hope that they will work with this board to help the USCF even if they are not elected.
I decided to enter in this election for one main purpose and that is to help US Chess and the USCF and I am looking forward to do that. It pains me to see the failure in this federation. I do not believe in dirty chess politics. I believe in putting the best interest of chess first and I believe in involving as many members as possible in the process.
This is why I created this interactive blog. Every USCF Executive Board decision and business deals in the next four years will be posted on my blog. There will be no skeleton behind the closet. It is time to unite and not divide. It is time we treat our members, supporters, volunteers and sponsors with respect.
This federation lost a lot of credibility in the world of chess. FIDE has not awarded any bid in the US in a long time. We, as an organization, must re-establish our professional connection with FIDE and strengthen our relationships with our neighboring countries such as Canada and Mexico. We must also partner up with Global Chess and ACP as well.
Here was my campaign promise and this is what I will do for the next 4 years:
– Restore respectability, integrity, credibility and professionalism to the USCF.
– Reestablish a sound and balanced budget.
– Develop strong cooperation and support for adult, scholastic, collegiate, correspondence, Internet and military chess.
– Establish a strong professional marketing and PR system to help improve revenues.
– End the petty and destructive politics.
Once again, thank you so much for sticking by me and helping me through this process. It has been the most difficult 6-7 months of my life. It was hard to sit there and read the countless lies, vicious attacks, insults and threats. But your support and encouragement helped me through it. I do not want any revenge or counter attack. Our number one goal should be the welfare of US Chess and the USCF.
Now is day three of the Susan Polgar All-Star Training at the New York Athletic Club. I will update you with more info later.
A class act all the way.
Congratulations so far. The USCF will finally serious people running the show.
Congratulations to you susan!!
here comes the responsibility…
I am sure you can handle it
I hope Susan will run for the USCF President post. She’s the most qualified person for the job. It speaks volume for me to see Bill Goichberg and Joel Channing’s votes on this matter. I’m sure they’ll be made public.
I agree but let’s give Goichberg a chance before we fry him.
Dear Susan Polgar,
I don’t have proper contact info for you, so I decided to leave a comment here. I conducted an interview with Gm Pia Cramling for my blog:
montrealchessfest2007.blogspot.com
and will be conducting future interviews with other participants of the Women’s Grand Prix Finale.
Well said!
The election results so far are very encouraging. I believe that the USCF could use your dedication, vision, and energy. I look forward to a bright future in the USCF.
Thank-you for your tireless efforts Susan!
Gregory
Congratulations! (I hope not prematurely)
You’re in a league of your own and we’re thankful to have you help the USCF.
susan u derserve this u worked so hard n long for everyone n frm my perspective i have not seen 1 other current board members stand up n say thank for ur votes they r cowards who dont care abt chess or ne else u n ur staff have responded to every accustaio threats u sholud hold ur head uo b proud for wht u du they cant say tht they dont care u will prvail again goodluck b well 1 day at a time we will all b united thanx
It would be an injustice if they don’t vote Susan in as President. She won and carried her team. The 5 people she endorsed finished in the top 5 and she finished 1st by a wide margin. The members have spoken.
Congratulation Susan!
There has been a lot of improvement in the USCF under Bill Goichberg with the Web site, speed of rating update et al. I am confident you are the right person to keep pushing the USCF forward.
Instead of “every USCF Executive Board decision and business deals in the next four years will be posted on my blog”, why not post them on the USCF site instead?
Because she’s not the web editor? Because the web editor doesn’t report to the board? Because the web editor is not as sufficient? Because this is a much wider read forum than the USCF? Take your pick.
“Because she’s not the web editor? Because the web editor doesn’t report to the board? Because the web editor is not as sufficient? Because this is a much wider read forum than the USCF? Take your pick. ”
But it’s also not the Susan Polgar Chess Federation so it makes sense for it to be posted there as well, not just here.
Did she say it won’t be? I didn’t read this? Can you show me this or is it one of your fantasies? What and when the web editor does is not in the board’s control. I come here to read news first because it’s available faster than any other place. Get over it.
I cannot see how Susan can continue with the same output on her blog if she is going to bring the changes she promised in her campaign.
I will surely miss her blog but using the USCF web site would be the smart thing to do.
She does not need to prove she is Superwoman.
Congratulations Susan on the USCF results!
My daughter has thoroughly enjoyed the All-Star training this week at the New York Athletic Club. I’m very grateful for the encouragement she has received as a chess-playing girl. An important part of that is meeting role models like Anna Zatonski (spelling?) and yourself.
–Liz Marshall