Excom Minutes and Financial Position |
PRESENT: Jerry Corbin, Stevie Crowley, Laura Oliveira, Meg Kelleher, Glenn Case, John Seeliger, Mike Johnson, Carolyn Robinson, and guests Carol Young, and Alan and Ursula Gore
Jerry called the meeting to order at 12:10 p.m. Approval of the agenda was moved by Carolyn and seconded by Meg. GPM Historian Alan Gore asked that his demonstration via laptop computer of the MAAM archives be added to the agenda. With said addition, agenda approval was carried. It was moved by Carolyn and seconded by Stevie that the minutes for July be approved, and such was carried. The approval of the May minutes remains tabled because the Recording Secretary forgot to bring them up. Ooops.
Jerry presented the appointment of Steve Broe as Publicity Chair. Approval of this appointment was moved by Laura, seconded by Glenn and carried. It was suggested that Steve be encouraged to attend board meetings. The offices of Membership, Scholarship, Parliamentarian, By-Laws, and Community Relations remain open. Jerry Corbin is filling in as acting Membership Chair.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Carol Young reported that the AG preparations are clicking along nicely. Laura Oliveira has been appointed AG Treasurer. With about 15 people actively involved in the committee, most of the top jobs have been filled, but many more people are needed. Carol will write an article calling for workers, and would like the board to encourage people to volunteer. There are many little jobs to do, even if only to volunteer use of freezer space for a few months.
John and Stevie reported that the RG is gearing up. The paperwork for the advertising is in to the Mensa Bulletin. The logo is designed and Alan will put it on the web site.
OFFICER REPORTS:
Carolyn Robinson reported that she went to the AG in Philadelphia and observed the registration process, gathering ideas for our own RG and AG.
John Seeliger reported that Stevie and he received a letter from Neil Krentzin, our MERF auction chair, describing incidents of miscommunication between the Krentzins and several members of the board. Said board members will contact the Krentzins to straighten this out.
Glenn Case reported that the September MAAM will consist of 4 signatures (4-page sheets). He is impressed with the condition of MAAM as it has been turned over to him; he would like to include more photographs of activities in the future.
Laura Oliveira reported that she has submitted a financial statement to the newsletter editor as well as a comparison budget and all looks good. Our cash balance is $6,604.63. Our Culture Quest team placed second in the nation and brought in $287.50 in prize money.
Stevie Crowley announced that the speaker for the upcoming Forum will be Stan Carbett of the County Juvenile Corrections Department.
Jerry Corbin reported that a photographer from the Arizona Republic was at the Dos Barristas café where the MITS meeting was taking place, and a picture of some of our MITS members might appear in the Smart Living Section next Friday.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Mike Johnson submitted two letters in response to SuSu Levy’s letter about immigration, and moved that they, along with SuSu’s letter, be printed verbatim in MAAM in a "Letters to the Editor" section. Laura seconded the motion. Discussion brought up the situation in LA where publication of a Mensan’s opinion brought about a lot of bad publicity to the Mensa organization. The motion was defeated. It was decided that advice on the issue should be sought from some of the national board officers.
Ongoing discussion was resumed regarding potential GMP projects and budget considerations. Possible projects include a party, charitable donations, and advertising on the radio. It was suggested the advertising possibility should be addressed by the new publicity chair, Steve Broe.
NEW BUSINESS:
RVC Bob Cox has suggested a contest among Region 9 groups to see who can increase membership the most in a specified time period. Jerry will bring specifics to the next board meeting.
It was decided to move Alan Gore’s Historian demo to an informal presentation after the meeting.
Adjournment was moved by John and seconded by Laura. It carried and occurred at 1:20 p.m.
STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES
AND CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
REVENUES
TOTAL REVENUES 6,587.85
EXPENSES
FORUM
MEMBERSHIP
MISCELLANEOUS 11.74
NEW MEMBERS:
NEWSLETTER:
SCHOLARSHIP EXP. 255.97
THANKSGIVING 95.40
TOTAL EXPENSES 5,327.42
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS 1,260.43
CURRENT ASSETS
PROPERTY & EQUIP- AT COST
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS,
TOTAL LIABILITIES
& NET ASSETS 8,382.22