Corby’s Corner

by Jerry Corbin, Loc Sec

It’s Election Time! Make a Difference!! Get Involved!!!

Although it seems hard to believe, Greater Phoenix Mensa (GPM) will soon be holding elections to fill positions on the Executive Committee. The Executive positions to be elected include Members at Large (3), Treasurer, Recording Secretary, Assistant LocSec, and LocSec. The new Executive Committee’s term will start July 1^st, 2002 and the members are elected for one year.

Compared to many other local Mensa groups in the country, GPM is one of the more active groups around. The GPM calendar is brimming with several activities each and every week. But GPM is far from perfect. Although GPM has over 800 members on its role, only about 10% of the membership is very active. And out of the 10% of members who are very active, perhaps only a quarter of these have assumed any sort of leadership role in GPM in the recent past.

So if it seems to you like it’s the same ole core group of people involved in GPM leadership and volunteer positions, that is because it is indeed the case. This is not a particularly healthy situation. Like any vibrant organization GPM needs the fresh blood made up of a flow of new volunteers to keep it vital and fresh. And some of the old blood made up of the same ole core group of people is getting tired. This is where you come in.

You may have fresh ideas and enthusiasm about getting more of the inactive GPM members involved, or perhaps you have unique insights about where GPM should be headed. If so, get involved, we need your input and support! Please consider running for office or volunteering. Some Executive Committee positions like the Member at Large positions require minimal time or commitment. Other positions like the Newsletter Editor and LocSec do require more commitment but have their own unique rewards.

Any GPM member in good standing is eligible to run for office. If you wish to run for office, please contact one of the members of the Election Committee. The Election Committee members are Ron Button (Phone: 480-813-2805 or Email ARB99@msn.com) and Mel Anderson (Phone: 602-766-9252 or Email Mel_Anderson@bigfoot.com) so, if you have any questions about running for office, feel free to contact the Election Committee.