The following motions were considered at the September 28-29, 2003 Executive Board Meeting held in New Windsor, New York:

EB 04-09 (Board) The Executive Board authorizes the Interim COO, Grant Perks, to proceed with the hiring of Kalev Pehme for the position of Interim Chess Life Editor for a period of three months. PASSED 5-0 In Favor: Marinello, Shutt, Hanke, Camaratta and Schultz- Brady Absent

EB 04-10 (Board) The Board authorizes the President to work with the Organizers, Scholastic Council, Internet and Rules Committees to look into the matter of sanctioning National Internet Events. PASSED 5-0 In Favor Marinello, Shutt, Hanke, Camaratta and Schultz- Brady Absent

Based on a proposal of the U.S. Chess Trust the EB has made the following motion:

EB 04-11 (Shutt) Any Chess Trust Trustee can be removed by a 2/3 vote of the Trust Directors and a majority vote of the USCF Executive Board. PASSED

5-0 In Favor Marinello, Shutt, Hanke, Camaratta and Schultz- Brady Absent

EB 04-12 (Board) For purposes of the 2003-2004 US Championship the reigning champion will be the winner of the 2004 US Championship even if it comes within a short period of the US Championship. PASSED 5-0 In Favor Marinello, Shutt, Hanke, Camaratta and Schultz- Brady Absent

EB 04-13 (Board) We authorized the VP of Finance to begin negotiations, to have the B&E business outsourced, starting at the conclusion of the 2003/2004 Christmas holiday season. It is not our intention to limit negotiations to any one potential partner. PASSED 5-0 In Favor Marinello, Shutt, Hanke, Camaratta and Schultz- Brady Absent

EB 04-14 (Schultz) To invite the US Senior Champion to participate in the US Championship. PASSED 4-0 In Favor Marinello, Shutt, Hanke, and Schultz-Brady and Camaratta Absent

EB 04-15 (Schultz) To remove Phil Simpkins as Organizer of the Year for 2002/2003. FAILED 2-2 In Favor Schultz and Hanke; Opposed Marinello and Shutt; Brady and Camaratta Absent

EB 04-16 (Marinello) To refer the issue of the membership fees structure to our VP of Finance and Chess Trust liaison for further review. They will report back to the Executive Board at the next meeting. PASSED 4-0 In Favor: Marinello, Shutt, Hanke, and Schultz; Brady and Camaratta Absent

EB 04-17 (Board) The Executive Board recognizes the outstanding help that Glen Petersen has given to the USCF in their very difficult transition period. PASSED 4-0 In Favor: Marinello, Shutt, Hanke, and Schultz; Brady and Camaratta Absent