I thank John Acker for placing this bid for the Nationals this year.As for we could not had a National tournament.John has worked hard and i believe that we as checker players should thank him.
Many of you don't know how tough it is to put such a tournament together.The masters have a prize fund that is much greater than the majors or the minors prize money.I believe if we all together donate a small contribution then when the Nationals come upon us there will be a good or should i say a better prize fund for the lower groups.
I would like to see majors and minor division with a nice prize money.Please send your donations to John Acker or to Alan,Richard or me.
We are lucky we are having the tourmanet this year.
kim