What can each candidate bring to the USCF?

The 10 candidates, in ballot order, are as follows:

1. Susan Polgar
2. Randy Bauer
3. Mike Goodall
4. Joe Lux
5. Sam Sloan
6. Stephen Jones
7. Paul Truong
8. Jim Berry
9. Don Schultz
10. Mikhail Korenman

The counting of the ballots will commence on Wednesday, July 25th, at the USCF offices in Crossville TN.

I do not like the shape the USCF is in right now. I feel that many changes must be made in order to turn the USCF into a strong, respected, efficient and viable organization. Therefore, it is critically important that the four most qualified candidates who can fill the needs of the USCF right now be elected. What expertise or qualifications can each candidate bring to the USCF if elected to the board?

I have asked this question many times but some just want to pursue the negative, petty, destructive or vigilante method.

I recently received some anonymous threatening email telling me to drop out of the election or else my family and I would be physically and financially harmed. Some made threats to go after the Susan Polgar Foundation by going to the NYS Attorney General's Office, State and Federal Tax Authorities as well as potential personal lawsuits.

Isn't chess politics grand?

No, I am not dropping out of this election. In fact, I intend to work harder to fix the USCF and I strongly recommend the following three candidates. I believe they can help fill the many weaknesses of this federation immediately. Here are my reasons:

FM Paul Truong: He is by far the most successful person in chess marketing, promotion, public relations and management. He can bring something to this federation that no one could in the past. He will also help fix many current weaknesses of the USCF and end the destructive chess politics.

Dr. Mikhail Korenman: He has a strong record in promoting and organizing major chess events. He’s a member of the USCF Scholastic Council. He is well respected by many people, including former Russian President Mikhail Gorbachev, 7-time World Champion Anatoly Karpov, and many others. He can help unite the USCF.

NM Randy Bauer: He has had tremendous success as the budget director of the state of Iowa, dealing with a multibillion dollar budget. We need his financial and budgeting expertise to help end massive losses.

Here are some of my areas of focus for the USCF:

- Restore respectability, integrity, credibility and professionalism to the USCF.
- Re-establish a sound and balanced budget.
- Develop strong cooperation and support for adult, scholastic, collegiate, correspondence and military chess.
- Establish a strong professional marketing and PR system.
- End the petty and destructive politics.

How can other candidates help the USCF? What are their positive qualities?