EB 04-23 (Shutt): The Executive Board accepts proposal two of the U.S. Chess Trust to replace the new removal clause in Section Fifth of the U.S. Chess Trust Charter by the wording "Any Trustee may be removed by a vote of two-thirds of the current Trustees with the understanding that the two year notification period remain intact. PASSED 5-1 In Favor Marinello, Shutt, Hanke, Camaratta and Schultz. Opposed Brady

EB 04-24 (Board): Moved that the EB appoint a special task force to develop a specific proposal, based on the Anderson/McCrary proposal. The report of the task force is to be completed and presented to the EB within six weeks. Further move that said task force should consist of the USCF President, Vice President, Executive Director and the President of America's Foundation for Chess (AF4C). PASSED 6-0 In favor Marinello, Shutt, Hanke, Brady, Camaratta and Schultz.

EB 04-25 (Hanke): The Executive Board moves to commend Mr. Mikhail Korenman for his outstanding development and promotion of chess in Lindsborg, Kansas. PASSED 6-0 In favor Marinello, Shutt, Hanke, Brady, Camaratta and Schultz.

EB 04-26 (Board): Per the recommendation of the Acting Executive Director, the Executive Board moves that the remaining LMA funds be used, with the permission of the LMA committee, to pay down the Key Bank Line of Credit. PASSED 6-0 In favor Marinello, Shutt, Hanke, Brady, Camaratta and Schultz.

EB 04-27 (Board): The Executive Board authorizes Dr. Brady to negotiate contractual publishing issues with Susan Polgar. PASSED 6-0 In favor Marinello, Shutt, Hanke, Brady, Camaratta and Schultz.

EB 04-28 (Board): The Executive Board authorizes Dr. Brady to write instructions to the Editor of Chess Life regarding Board policy. PASSED 6-0 In favor Marinello, Shutt, Hanke, Brady, Camaratta and Schultz.

EB 04-29 (Board): Regarding the participation by prominent players/celebrities in National Scholastic events and USCF events, this will be done at the discretion and with the remuneration recommended by the USCF office in consultation with the Scholastic Council. PASSED 6-0 In favor Marinello, Shutt, Hanke, Brady, Camaratta and Schultz.

EB 04-30 (Board): Upon submission of receipts/documents of legitimate 2003 expenses and based upon a moral commitment by the previous Executive Board, the EB authorizes the office to pay up to $20,000 to the Women's Olympiad Training Program. PASSED 4-0-2 In favor- Shutt, Schultz, Brady and Camaratta- Abstained Marinello and Hanke

EB 04-31 (Board): The EB declines to continue funding the Women's Olympiad Training Program in 2004, however, it authorizes a reasonable amount of space in Chess Life for usage to raise funds for the Women's Olympiad Team. PASSED 3-1-2 In favor Shutt, Schultz and Brady- Opposed Camaratta-Abstained Marinello and Hanke

EB 04-32 (Board): The Executive Board accepts Bill Goichberg's generous offer and appoints him Executive Director, at no pay, through December 31, 2004. PASSED 5-0 In favor Marinello, Shutt, Hanke, Brady and Schultz- Camaratta Recused

EB 04-33 (Board): The Executive Board accepts the College Chess Committee's recommendations for naming the 2004 Committee. PASSED 5-1-0 In favor Marinello, Shutt, Brady, Camaratta and Schultz -Opposed Hanke

EB 04-34 (Board): Motion to approve $15,000 for sponsorship of the President's Cup, the "Final Four" of United States college chess. FAILED 0-5-1 Opposed Marinello, Shutt, Hanke, Camaratta and Brady- Abstained Schultz

EB 04-35 (Hanke): The Executive Board votes no confidence in FIDE's recent policies and leadership, specifically the fast-play knockout World Championship, drug testing in chess, and the Presidency of Kirsan Ilyumzhinov. The USCF Executive Board and its FIDE representatives will work with other FIDE members to replace the current FIDE President and reverse his mistaken policies. PASSED 6-0 In favor Marinello, Shutt, Hanke, Brady, Camaratta and Schultz.