My name is John W. "Bill" Wright. I am a 54 year old citizen of Monroe, NC, architect by trade, happily married, proud father of 3 and an active Life Member of the USCF. Now, a retired Navy Chief Petty Officer, for years, I was the Secretary/Treasurer of our Triad Chief Petty Officers Association. Over the past 2 years, I have observed problems which the NCCA has encountered, possibly as a result of their own design, which have resulted in decisions and practices that must be addressed and corrected. I intend to make sure that proper policy is followed.

It is those concerns, and others, that compel me to seek the office of Secretary/Treasurer of the NCCA. Elect me and I will collaborate with all officers, organizers and chess lovers across North Carolina to make the NCCA a stronger and more effective organization. Furthermore, unlike my predecessor who is neither a tournament chessplayer nor even a USCF member, I will become more involved with the everyday issues which affect every chessplayer. My executive vote will be based on rule and fact, rather than emotion or cronyism. In addition, if elected, I will improve the NCCA roster to include a member's image, home town and e-mail address which would more readily allow players from remote regions to seek each other out in order to play chess!

Though I am not seeking the VP of Scholastics position, it is my vision that we recruit an army of volunteers, mentors and sponsors in order to establish a "Scholastic Chess League" which would sanction and subsidize  competition between teams from every region of the state! If our non-profit organization ever hopes to attract corporate sponsorship, our financial affairs must be in impeccable order and readily available for any interested party to observe.

The NCCA needs new blood! I am therefore, volunteering my time, energy and expertise for the good of everyone in this organization. The NCCA annual meeting will take place on Sunday morning at 9:30am. I look forward to meeting and speaking will all of you and ask that you vote for Bill Wright for Secretary/Treasurer of the NCCA.

Respectfully,

John W. "Bill" Wright
mindweeder@carolina.rr.com