The main topic is our aches and pains.

No speakers and no mandatory attendance. And there's nice folks here, except for me.

Scholastic chess is experiencing a real resurgence. And that's just the tip of the iceberg, when it comes to kids playing chess.

Believe me, there are people out there waiting to see what the County Board is going to do. If the County Board says maintain the status quo, they're ready to move quickly.

Between UMBC and UT-Dallas, they're the two powerhouses of collegiate chess in the country. Third place is fairly distant.