COMMITTEE MEETING
 On Monday 14 September 2020 at 7.30pm
To be held online
MINUTES
Present: Alan Palmer, Leon Watson, Malcolm Dancy, Emil Todorow, Stephen Welch, Adrian Somerford, Bill Drennan, Chris Beckett, Tim Valentine.

1.	Progress report on Club tournaments and events during Covid-19 lockdown

SW reported back on progress of weekly online tournaments. Numbers have varied. We need to publicise better to the wider membership list.

2.	London Chess League update

AP reports that there is a new secretary for the LCL, John Sergent stepping into the shoes of Brian Smith. The league, like all others, remains dormant for over the board chess although there are plans for an online league. The Surrey Chess League is launching an online league. MD willing to captain a team. LW to contact the SCL to enter a team representing Battersea.

3.	Finance – update

AS reports the club bank balance remains healthy. The question is raised as to whether we should, as usual, levy members for this year’s subs. AP says we should not as, due to Covid, we are not offering anything. It is suggested we try to offer more online using platforms like Lichess and Zoom. Perhaps a social night, simul or Grandmaster lecture. AP to contact club member Aldo Camilleri to ask about ideas.

4.	Plans for returning to over-the-board play at Battersea Labour Club

AP notes that the “rule of six” regulation immediately rules out returning to the BLC. We have heard from club member Arnold Hunt that the club is open, but currently needs the space. We are in limbo here.

5.	AGM – postpone or hold online?
It is agreed that no decisions are currently needed, hence no need for an AGM. However, an open meeting for club members to discuss issues is suggested. LW to arrange a poll to find a suitable date.
6.	Any other business
No-one has heard from the Central London League. AP notes that three juniors from the club, Viktor Stoyanov, Luca Buanne and Sohum Lohia have been selected to represent England at the European Youth Championships this weekend. LW to communicate this on the website. AP suggests the club needs to ask its members in its next communication if they are ok, following the Covid-19 lockdown.