The formal Quarterly Reports to the AMC don't really show what gets done on a granular level. I keep track, and perhaps this will be helpful to future Comm Officers or Chairs trying to find a Comm Officer.
February 25 — June 16, 2022
Communications Officer
- Created outline of Comm Guide & referenced pre-written sections
- Facilitated crowd-sourcing discussions with editors re what to include in a Comm Guide.
- Read 104 newsletters
- Requested meeting with NO staff regarding using AML resources to better help LGs create and maintain websites
- Asked Jennifer Jewel to review draft of Editors’ Survey.
- Corresponded with Editor of a small group about newsletter issues and options, including sending a mock up of a more efficient layout.
- Researched official AML pantone colors and fonts.
- Proffread Editors’ Survey before it goes out.
- Nudged on server / PHP upgrade progress I was promised last November.
- Directed member inquiry about SIGs to SiGs Officer.
- Discussed advertising policy for LG newsletters with Editors.
- Met with Charles in person regarding Communications topics.
- Attended March AMC meeting.
- Consulted with Ex Dir, Chair, and 1st VC on how to handle communications resulting from an Exec Session decision.
- Helped RVC1 with a MC moderation issue.
- Reviewed April/May Bulletin.
- Reviewed June Bulletin.
- Circled back with Staff on how to handle mention of paper directories in the bylaws, then passed the topic to the Bylaws Comm Chair.
- Responded to an RVC’s question about how CAN-SPAM and using Mailchimp fit together.
- Reviewed tasks handed out by the Strat Planning Comm and reported to AMC on my progress.
- Made suggestion to BAD and Timmy on a new approach to the Criminal Acts TF problem.
- Nudged AMC regarding cleaning up and tending to Vol MP listings.
- Reached out to a few people to dig up old Mensa Member demographics (for my LDW on volunteerism).
- Crowd-sourced input on photo-editing software options for Editors.
- Discussed with Bylaws Comm Chair and then AMC changes to the MDA as a result of March’s Appendix 15 motions.
- Intervened in Region 9 MC community to tend to an admin/moderation request from the RVC.
- Gently admonished a LG editor for political humor of questionable taste.
- Nudged about TOS update again. Nudged again a month later.
- Nudged a few people to respond to a member wanting to start a SIG.
- Nudged CB on a list of IT topics I sent a couple weeks ago.
- Long phone call with CB about several issues.
- Crowd-sourced suggestions for free clip art.
- Reviewed and summarized results of Editors’ Survey and identified action items.
- Requested help from Dan Burg regarding Guide section covering copyright and libel.
- Nudged AMC re MDA changes.
- Briefly discussed paper/printing price increases and options with Bulletin staff.
- Asked Eric Werme for help on Guide section covering newsletter distribution.
- Sent spring letter to Editors.
- Finished up Members’ Rights & Responsibilities document and shared with AMC.
- Tended to a complaint about moderation in the AG 2022 MC community.
- Tended to member’s complaint about being moderated again in Region 1 MC community.
- Discussion with Trevor re Bulletin Advertising policy & process.
- Nudged AMC about making use of the Vol Marketplace.
- Nudged AMC about finishing the Rights & Responsibilities (CoC) document.
- Purchased a pro-license for Zoom calling with officers.
- Responded to a LocSec regarding newsletter requirements.
- Participated in discussions with Editors about improving the MC library for sharing content.
- Long phone call with member about her concerns regarding MC administration.
- Reached out to a columnist about reprinting articles in other newsletters, and began uploading content to the Pubs Officers’ MC library.
- Pointed out out-of-date indicia to a few editors.
- Phone call with Timmy re next term and other issues.
- Responded individually to more than 20 queries about upcoming MC TOS update.
- Successful Zoom call with Pubs officers- 28 on the call.
- Contacted a couple columnists asking for articles to share with other newsletters.
- Disappointed a member pressuring me to override MC decisions made by her RVC. Several times. Suggested she preference to another region
- Long email discussion with Trevor about patterns of Board stalling on implementing large projects.
- Prepped and uploaded 33 articles to Pubs Officer library.
- Facilitated AMC online discussion of volunteerism report and ideas.
- Messaged all MC Admins regarding the TOS update and their administrative autonomy.
- Requested (again) that the Minimum Standards for ICS page on the AML website be updated per the March 2022 motion.
- Call with CB re Mensa Leader & Wired schedules & content.
- Requested I Made Mensa Better badge ribbons for the AG.
- Whipped up a basic template for new TJM editor and sent supportive information and documents.
- Recruited a few more clowns for MC Admin sandbox so I can figure out work-arounds for wonky threading when moderating.
- Asked Chip if he has any Bulletin content LG newsletters can use.
- Uploaded directions for downloadable graphics and ads for newsletters to use.
- Sent CB list of Wired & Leader content ideas I’d sent back in Oct.
- Posted link and graphic directions for navigating to the Pubs Officers’ Library.
- Uploaded more content to Pubs Officers Library.
- Call with Trevor re volunteer program and other issues.
- Zoom with LocSecs to talk about websites and SM options and pros/cons
- Posted links and info to LocSecs about MC instructional videos
- Mucked around in the Admin Sandbox testing moderation technicalities.
- Advised an RVC regarding a LG using membership addresses via Google Groups.
- Did more work on the Members’ Rights & Responsibilities document and motion to codify.
- Wrote article for Bulletin on national e-newsletters.
- Wrote 3 Bulletin Volunteer Spotlight columns.
- Researched newsletter distribution information.
- Phone call with Timmy regarding him driving AMC discussions and actions stemming from Vol TF Report (followed by no action).
- Requested editing help from Staff on newsletter distribution barcoding section of LG Comm Guide.
- Crowd-sourced Pubs Officers re e-pub distribution techniques.
- Wrote up a motion to align the MDA with Appendix 15 changes back in March.
- Phone call with CB about Bulletin and other communications topics.
- Researched and wrote LG Comm Guide section about printing and web-viewing resolutions.
Communications Committee
- Sent Editors’ Survey to Staff for Survey Monkey formatting and implementation.
- Asked for input on graphic showing which content is appropriate for which communication venue. No response from committee members.
- Nudged on goals and projects. No response from committee members.
- Shared Editors Survey results summary. No response from committee members.
- Crafted and posted ad for 22-23 CommComm.
- Sent message to committee members thanking them, asking for feedback, and pointing them to the application for next term. No Response from committee members.
- Sent emails to potential CommComm members for next term.
Volunteerism Task Force
- Asked M-Leaders and LocSec MC communities to discuss Volunteer Categories—Time, Skills, Needs & Treatment
- Bumped topic for RVCs re cultural attributes of low-ranking groups.
- Added Mary Lee Kemper to the TF.
- Wrote up section on LG culture’s effect on volunteerism.
- Emailed three TF members who I never hear from to check if they’re still onboard.
- Solicited members from M-Hospitality who do NOT have much Mensa vol experience to be fresh eyes for the report and to generate recommendations.
- Drafted write up of conversation with Lora Mitchell regarding processes for members who drive off volunteers, then sent it to her for editing and expansion.
- Nudged TF members to generate recommendations.
- Hours and hours of typesetting and graphics tweaking.
- Guided and facilitated proofing process.
- Figured out how to incorporate a review of a paper-only copy of the old Leadership Retreat Guide.
- Reached out to a few more people for any lingering recommendations to include.
- Finalized report and shared with AMC.
Strategic Planning Committee
- Brainstormed possible measurements if we add Volunteerism as a tenet of the Strat Plan.
- Discussed and discussed if and how to incorporate Volunteerism into the Strategic Plan.
- Suggested education for the AMC about the finer hidden details of the SP.
- Drafted motion wording to incorporate volunteerism as a focus of the Value component of the Strategic Plan.
Marketing Committee
- All committee work is done via a FB group instead of MC. I have not been added to the FB group, so I did not participate in any discussions or decisions.
Name & Logo Committee
- Finally got added to the committee in late May.
SIGs Advisory Committee
- Facilitated help for a member wishing to start a non-secular Bible study SIG.
National Awards Committee
- Sent reminder to Chair about quarterly reports.
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