Kalev Pugi

(1925-84)

Received Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal for contributions in the field of chess 1977

Established Kalev Pugi Memorial Fund to support talented junior players

CFC President 1973-76 (during the years of the CFC's first business office, first business manager, and launch of its own magazine)

Organized Canadian Championship 1961, Canadian Open Championship 1966

Chess teacher

Queen's University Champion

Chemical engineer

Graduated from UBC 1952, Queen's (Master's) 1955

Born Estonia, arrived Canada 1947