The game of chess is gradually being rooted in the Guyanese culture, and Carlos Peterson Griffith, a member of the Guyana Chess Federation (GCF), is urging individuals to enroll in the federation to get to know the game.
Carlos Peterson Griffith is urging individuals to join the GCF
In an invited comment, Carlos Peterson-Griffith, member of the GCF and Powerlifting Champion of Guyana, said: “Joining the federation is beneficial. Playing chess not only helps you educate or focus on your studies, it also helps you visualise, plan, implement, and most of all set a path for the future. Before and after joining the Federation, one must be disciplined, efficient and proactive, so that others can help you develop and become a strong person and an athlete for tomorrow.
“Yes, they have good and bad roads, which is part of life; so thinking positive and setting positive vibes in your way of life will make you a better individual. I’ve been playing chess since I was 8+yrs old. Yes, everyone has their ups and downs, so I can have my fair share of them, which makes me stronger.
“Yes, through hard work, dedication, commitment, consistency, and mostly sacrifice, time and determination (are) what make a good athlete, whether playing chess or any sport,” Peterson-Griffith has said.
Upon joining the GCF, members are entitled to certain benefits, among which is voting in the GCF elections which are on the horizon. Subject to the payment of appropriate fees and being compliant with such eligibility selection and other requirements as may apply in respect of a particular benefit, entitlement or right, the Federation shall endeavour to provide certain privileges for affiliated regional associations and persons nominated by them.
They will also be given the right to be represented, and to vote at Council meetings and National Conferences of the Federation, and to vote on special motions as defined in the GCF Constitution, provided that regional associations and/or individual membership is more than 180 days in force prior to the vote. And in order to cast a valid vote, one must, at the very least, be 18 years or older by the date of voting.
New members can also participate in activities conducted by or on behalf of the Federation, or in activities conducted by others for which nomination, endorsement or approval of the Federation is a requirement, including national championships, international competitions for individuals and teams, such other activities as the Federation may from time to time conduct, control, authorize or participate in.
The right to conduct national and international activities on behalf of the Federation, and the right to have the results of competitions incorporated in Federation and FIDE ratings systems are also guaranteed.
