EXPLANATION: This motion promotes certainty amongst the membership as to the timing of dues adjustments. It ensures that the AMC doing the review will be experienced rather than newly-seated (as elections occur in odd-numbered years). It removes the adjustments to dues from being overly influenced by political and reactionary thinking. The strategic plan requires the AMC to ensure that there will be, now and in future, sufficient funds for American Mensa to accomplish its goals. While we have every intention of actively pursuing and increasing non-dues income, membership dues will continue to be an essential component of AML's financial support.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: No financial impact for implementing a review and adjustment. The financial impact of the actual dues adjustment will be specified every other year.
Some discussion if we can adjust in odd numbered years or not. Mel tried to suggest a friendly amendment to "only in even numbered years" Cyndi said no. Pam talked about timing of dues increases, fiscal years, AMC meeting schedules, etc. Recht suggests adding "and may do so in odd numbered years if necessary." Dan and Guy suggest adding the word "regularly" before "review." Nick suggests proclaiming a set amount dues will go up each year. Marc suggests postponing so we can consider making the motion something like "dues go up $2 every year." Guy also suggested the idea of setting a regular dollar amount, but not postponing this motion-- we can still do that in July if we want to. Lori spoke out that this motion feels non-transparent.
Postpone until after lunch.
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