About a decade ago, when I started business school, I was taught
the three most important keys to success are knowledge, communication and recognizing
those who do an exceptional job. In New
Mexico, it can be tough to get people to volunteer, and it is infinitely more
difficult to find people to support chess.
Of those who do volunteer, some do a good job, others not so much, but
in rare instances, you get an individual who does an outstanding job. Unfortunately, as a chess community we don’t
always do the best job in recognizing those who dedicate their precious free
time towards things that are important to us.
This year’s recipient of the Outstanding Contributor Award,
is the person who is truly the unsung hero of our community. This individual, has donated thousands of
hours of his time to NM chess. He is the
one that keeps us informed about all of the events around the state, and he
enables us to communicate with one another.
I would go so far as to say, he is the MVP of NM Chess.
It is my honor to announce that Jeff Sallade is the winner
of the 2015 Outstanding Contributor of the year award. Last night I presented this award (see
picture below) to Mr. Sallade to commemorate his selfless devotion to our game,
along with a token of our gratitude.
Jeff, on behalf of Charlie’s Chess Club, the New Mexico Chess Community, and myself, I would like to say thank you for all that you do.
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