Alex Shoffner said in a message to Doug Attig:

 AS> I'm on the 'Chess Tourney' team but I'm willing to join the 'Chess
 AS> Temam' if it would help to even the pairings.
 AS>  
 AS> Alex Shoffner

Thankyou for the offer, Alex. With Doug's consent, and on behalf of the
CHESS team, we would be happy to accept your offer.

lawrence{at}garvin.hd.co.harris.tx.us 
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