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PRESENT: Jerry Corbin, Stevie Crowley, Meg Kelleher, Glenn Case, John Seeliger, Mike Johnson, Carolyn Robinson, Mel Anderson, and guests Terri Pokosh and Bruce Stiles
Jerry called the meeting to order at 12:10 p.m. Mel asked to add a New Business item to the agenda regarding the appropriation of a web address for Greater Phoenix Mensa. Approval of the agenda with said addition was moved by Mike and seconded by Carolyn and carried. It was moved by Carolyn and seconded by Mel that the minutes for May (which had been tabled) and the minutes for August be approved, and such was carried.
The offices of Membership (Jerry Corbin - Acting), Scholarship, Parliamentarian, By-Laws, and Community Relations remain open.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
John and Stevie reported that the RG preparations are rolling along. Gary and Gail will work again on signage. Speakers are starting to get lined up. The advertising material did not make it into the Mensa Bulletin as planned; however, historically, we have not gotten a majority of our registrations from the Bulletin. Relations with the hotel are still good. There will be an RG meeting this week.
OFFICER REPORTS:
Mike Johnson reported that the Travel SIG is looking at trips to Thailand and England.
John Seeliger reported that he had spoken with Neil Krentzin, who was grateful for our efforts to smooth out the miscommunications that had occurred. Neil will continue as MERF Auction Chair, provided that he gets the mailing list early, that more Mensans are encouraged to get involved in obtaining items like Diana McClure did last year, and that his name and credentials as MERF Auction Chair appear in the masthead of MAAM, to give him credibility in soliciting donations. It was agreed all provisions were reasonable and would be taken care of.
Glenn Case’s report consisted of the following:I now acknowledge all inputs. In the case of the "usual" inputs, I will not normally acknowledge them unless there is a problem. I want to see that nothing is "lost in cyberspace" from now on.
Stevie reported that the remarks on the evaluation forms for the Forum have been favorable and speakers have been well received. Mike asked if there would be a continuing post-Forum get together at a local spot. Bruce volunteered to host the next one at the Uptown Brewery, which will most likely be the regular spot.
Mel reported that he has been circulating petitions to get on the ballot for Chairman of American Mensa, which becomes official next month. He is looking into the possibility of gathering signatures electronically through email.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
In regards to potential GMP projects, Jerry has asked Steve Broe to research the option of advertising on the radio. Steve has appointments with KJZZ and KBAQ to gather details on cost and other information. Other potential projects still being considered include a party, contributions to scholarships, support of charities such as the Pappas School for homeless children, and investing funds.
NEW BUSINESS:
Stevie moved and Mel seconded that we spend $30 for one year to secure the following names as addresses on the web: phoenixmensa.org and greaterphoenixmensa.org. The motion carried unanimously. Mel will ask Alan Gore to make the reservations of the names.
GOOD AND WELFARE (MATTERS ARISING)
Greg Webster has found a new location for the Mensa Test in North Scottsdale. It costs $7 per hour, which works out to be much cheaper than what we are paying now. We will try it out for one month.
Mike reported that the emailing of the calendar is going fine and it seems to be effective.
Adjournment was moved by Carolyn and seconded by Glenn. The meeting adjourned at 1:15 p.m.