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Last update: Friday June 3, 2005 9:44
Jack Beard
Forced through illness to stand down as treasurer of the Bristol & District Junior Chess Association (otherwise known as the Junior League) after 49 years. He was one of the founders of the Association and had been treasurer since the beginning as well as secretary for twenty odd years from the mid 1970s to the mid 1990s.
In addition he was the Assistant Secretary in the 1960s of the Bristol & District Chess League and was secretary of Cabot Chess Club from its foundation to 1996.
A tower of strength as far as the Junior League is concerned which, without him, may well have folded.
Peter Burnett
Started serious chess in the RAF where he played in the RAF Championships and organised the Cyprus Services Championships.
Joined Norfolk & Norwich Chess Club (the second oldest Chess club in England) 38 years ago. Elected secretary/treasurer in 1975 and is still involved in those positions. Was Norfolk’s grader for 21 years and EACU grader for 10 years. In addition he was Chair of Norfolk County Chess Association for 10 years and in 1990 was elected Chair of EACU, only standing down from that role this year.
In the 80s he was a member of the Norfolk Schools Committee and was personally responsible for organising several schools congresses.
His support has been invaluable in many of Norfolk’s chess activities, for example stepping in to temporarily run the County team when illness or absence have sidelined the captain. The annual Rapidplay Tournament would not be running successfully today without Peter’s past input.
Chris Murray
Started chess at North Manchester Grammar School and his passion for the game led him to play for Manchester Central Chess Club, Irlam Chess Club, Whitefield Chess Club (where he was President and rejuvenated the club to mount a serious challenge for the 1st Division title) and latterly Heywood Chess Club.
A strong County player he often pulled Lancashire County first and second teams together ensuring that the teams were represented at the highest level. He also played for the county correspondence teams.
In addition to his chess playing he ran Manchester Supplies and was prominent at chess events throughout the North and West of England. Always a reluctant salesman he preferred to talk people out of buying something they did not need than sell them something they thought they wanted.
His involvement with Manchester Supplies ceases Summer 2002 but he will continue to play chess.
Awards Committee: John Wickham, Gerry Walsh, John Dunleavy and Stanley
Goodall