Cincinnati Area Mensa
Executive Committee Meeting
of July 12, 2009
I. Call to Order – Misty Richmond, 17:22
II. Attendance: Excomm members – Bob Charlton, Heidi MacNeal, RickMagnus, Verale Phillips. Misty Richmond , Peggy Stapleton, Virginia Plottel; Guest(s) – Bob Fitzgerald, Paulette Wilson
III. Agenda Modifications/Approval
IV. Correction/approval of Minutes of meeting held – June 14, 2009. Move to accept June minutes:moved Rick, seconded Heidi- 7/0/0 – Approved. Rick moved to approve April minutes, Heidi second - 7/0/0 - approved.
V.Reports: Misty discussed the Google analysis of hits on our web site.
A. 2009 RG Marty Meighen, Misty Richmond
Misty discussed personnel changes: Stephanie volunteer coordinator; Looking for Chief Muleteer. Per Virginia: Lent a lot of equip to AG, some damage. 1 coffeemaker damaged severely, some missing utensils, Virgina’s crockpot was broken virginia bought 4 crockpots at Sam’s, 1 for her replacement. Might it be cheaper to replace the coffeepot.
Rick questioned that some CAM "games belonged to Region vs chapter." Storage of RG equipment was discussed with an eye to moving from Rob’s Meeting July 26 - RG committee. Gay SIG per Misty - we might provide a room for "hospitality room".
B. LocSec – Rick Magnus
1 Corporate Subscriptions – “going away” will cost us $62/year
2 Kathy Tyler as new Proctor in training
3 Nanette Davis working on printed roster
C. Treasurer – Paulette sent out reports
Moved, Rick that we authorize Cam to give advances to RG account as needed, 2nd Misty- approved 7/0/0
D. Membership - Verale Phillips
1 June summary 1 new, 2 reinstated, 2 active after lapse, preference in, 1 move out Total:355
2 Contacting of lapsed members: in process by Verale
3 Ideas for future Steph’s Friday at RG ; 7:30 to 9:00 for prospects, with a drawing for a free Sat test
4. Steph is considering quarterly prospect invite Steph : suggested new member banquetE. Activities of Last Month
many Cam members at AG – Penny U.
Swim Party at Verale’sF. Culture Quest - 3rd place; $226 for scholarship fund.
G. Mencinnatian – printing /collating costs to increase – how much?
H. Others as presented
VI.Old business
Welcoming gifts for new members; Rick has flyer for Mensa Boutique sale - will forward to Misty for forwarding to Ex-comm
VII. New Business
A. Activities planning
1. Monthly gathering
No Penny U.; 8/29 at Peggy’s(games night)2. new member/welcoming events or event supplements. Rick discussed “excursions” like the Astronomy event. Heidi - Gen-x is planning a canoe excursion.
B. B. Freezerdiscussion
C. Future meetings – Christ Hospital will donate room for meetings 8/9 @Plottels’ 9/13@ Heidi 10/11 @ ?
D. Appointment of 2009-10 Scholarship chair Vonderahe feels unable to continue. Rick moved ,Charlton 2nd to go to executive session 2/4/0 not approved Rick asked 4-5 people who said “no” Kim LeBlanc said “Yes” Steve Fletcher e-mailed Rick on 7/1 volunteering Misty: options include: appt no one; appt interim person Rick nominated LeBlanc and Fletcher for the position. Discussion ensued.
Rick moved that we appoint Peggy Stapleton and Steve Fletcher as co-chairs of Scholarship committee 2nd Charlton; passed 3/1/2
IX. Other as arises
X. Good & Welfare - wishes for a swift recovery - John Schneder.
XI. Adjournment - 19:30 Moved: Rick , Heidi 2nd 7/0/0