For the record: The opinion expressed below is mine only.
In order to have a good relationship...it has to be win-win. Besides the FIDE card, what does the CFC have to offer?
This does not mean that the two organizations can not work on distinct projects together but overall, other than being a part of the family, ask yourself what the FQE has to gain in affiliation to the CFC.
As the Quebec Chess Federation (FQE)...
- You receive an annual contribution from the Quebec department of Education, Recreation and Sports which was approaching the 6 figures, the last time I looked.
- You have an excellent website in French which is updated daily.
- The Quebec Open and the Mauricie tournament are amongst the top 3 open tournaments in the country every year.
- You offer a liability insurance plan to affiliated chess clubs
- You have stability with the same office staff for many years
- You have the "Tour du Quebec"...like a Grand Prix with 8 designated events around the province contributing to your overall score...and $3,500 in prizes awarded at the end of the season.
- You have a bi-monthly hard copy magazine in French which is sent to members 6 times a year.
- You have a reliable rating system to serve your members
- You have Quebec Championships for various categories
- You have a President who has brought structure, direction and sponsorship to chess in the province over the last 2 years.
- You are the French publisher of Roman Pelts excellent book "Cours Complet d'echecs" (Comprehensive Chess Course in English) which can be used by players and teachers to about 1400 strength...and you offer it at half the price of the English publication.
and the list goes on. Of course there is still room for improvement but overall for Canada it remains very impressive.
So practically speaking, with this information, can you come up with a win-win scenario? I think one does exist but, under the circumstances, the CFC has to come to the table with realistic expectations.
Larry
In order to have a good relationship...it has to be win-win. Besides the FIDE card, what does the CFC have to offer?
This does not mean that the two organizations can not work on distinct projects together but overall, other than being a part of the family, ask yourself what the FQE has to gain in affiliation to the CFC.
As the Quebec Chess Federation (FQE)...
- You receive an annual contribution from the Quebec department of Education, Recreation and Sports which was approaching the 6 figures, the last time I looked.
- You have an excellent website in French which is updated daily.
- The Quebec Open and the Mauricie tournament are amongst the top 3 open tournaments in the country every year.
- You offer a liability insurance plan to affiliated chess clubs
- You have stability with the same office staff for many years
- You have the "Tour du Quebec"...like a Grand Prix with 8 designated events around the province contributing to your overall score...and $3,500 in prizes awarded at the end of the season.
- You have a bi-monthly hard copy magazine in French which is sent to members 6 times a year.
- You have a reliable rating system to serve your members
- You have Quebec Championships for various categories
- You have a President who has brought structure, direction and sponsorship to chess in the province over the last 2 years.
- You are the French publisher of Roman Pelts excellent book "Cours Complet d'echecs" (Comprehensive Chess Course in English) which can be used by players and teachers to about 1400 strength...and you offer it at half the price of the English publication.
and the list goes on. Of course there is still room for improvement but overall for Canada it remains very impressive.
So practically speaking, with this information, can you come up with a win-win scenario? I think one does exist but, under the circumstances, the CFC has to come to the table with realistic expectations.
Larry
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