Brian, a year and a half passes from the email I sent to Mr. Brock and
a lot has changed. As I said, Susan and Paul suggested I not try and
leave the USCF and instead attempt to work within for improvements.
At the 2006 open, I also had a discussion with Tim Just and he also
suggested trying to work with those on the Scholastic Committee. I
did initiate conversation with the Scholastic Committee and was added
to the committee at the last US Open.

As I also stated, I am not aware of any efforts to separate
Scholastics from the USCF and my intention is to continue to work from
within the organization to help make USCF Scholastic Chess the best it
can be. I do intend to continue speaking up and requesting changes
where I think they will help. The truth is, my efforts really are
focused at making Scholastic Chess the best it can be in Bloomington
and Normal IL and the surrounding area.