May was a busy month!

As Director of Administration

• Manually added a member from NZ to the Hub.
• Reviewed some potential HP concerns.
• Manually added a member from US to the Hub.
• Hours of work setting up NM Hub spaces and files.
• Prepped emails to all NMs re status of their Hub spaces and files.
• Individually emailed all 48 NMs regarding their Hub spaces.
• Responded to N&L Comm discussion on colors.
• Responded to a few NM chairs re their Hub spaces.
• Investigated who currently has access and posting rights to FB page.
• Zoom w Chair of Taiwan re Hub set up and training.
• Responded to Chair of HK re Hub setup.
• Manually added Chair of Montenegro to Hub.
• Uploaded a submission for 80th Anniversary logo  to N&LComm space.
• Manually added a member from PL to the Hub.
• Set up France and Macedonia Hub spaces and files.
• Forwarded ISIG application to coordinator.
• Set up space for Mensa Turkey.
• Corresponded with Chair of Mensa Greece.
• Notified ISC and News Team of NMs’ spaces that are now visible and have content.
• Zoom w A re everything we and other committees/officers need from NMs and how best to coordinate asking.
• Zoom w Chair of SA for Hub training.
• Sent Chair of SA the pdf  on how to sign up for the Hub.
• Zoom w A&A re communications planning.
• Sent link to communications meeting to Chair of SA.
• Zoom w E&A.
• Zoom w Comms teams re big plans.
• Prepped application form for 02025 appointments.
• Prepped blurb for MWJ re appointments.
• Notified News Team that there are now 25 NMs’ 2025 magazines available for content-mining.
• Zoom w A re application forms and processes.
• Contacted SA Chair re communications team needs.
• Asked P about sharing CRM Google doc with M from Croatia.
• Call w DoD re CRM and other issues.
• Zoom w A re NM data spreadsheets.
• Sent link to google doc with ExComm thoughts and what we need in a membership database to M from Croatia.
• Sent short article announcing vol openings to MWJ editor.
• Manually added 3 members from Indonesia to the Hub.
• Zoom w A re massive spreadsheet.
• Reviewed and sent comments on July MWJ.
• Zoom w M re MWJ column concerns.
• Re-proofed and sent comments on July MWJ.
• Manually added member from Mexico to the Hub.
• Drafted possible ExComm motion re a paragraph in the MWJ.
• Reviewed proposal for  new membership database (IMD) and app (MIMA).
• Zoom w A re IMD and MIMA.
• Decided not to continue conflict w MWJ editor and gave approval for July issue despite my concerns.
• Zoom w A re NM info spreadsheet and IMD/MIMA background documents.
• Zoom w A & E re IMD/MIMA background documents.
• Sent P info and links in prep for a call re IMD, MIMA, and NM Info tracking.
• Zoom w A re IMC & MIMA preparations.
• Contacted ICO re liaison changes and asking for any updates.
• Manually added 5 more from Indonesia to the Hub.
• Zoom w A re IMD & MIMA thoughts.
• Directed DoO to update CRC, Hub, & DPO role descriptions on website.
• Long Zoom meeting with several tech people re IMD and MIM.
• Wrote report for ExComm meeting.
• Manually added a member from NZ.
• Responded to member complaint about last year’s appointment decision.
• Gave feedback to SMAC.
• Forwarded 80th logo designer and a request for permission to N&L Comm.
• Zoom w A.
• Created Survey Monkey application form for interim CRC openings.
• Added names from Germany to the list of expelled members on the Hub.
• Drafted ad for volunteers for CRC.
• Passed along a membership inquiry from Iran.
• Zoom w SMAC.

As Acting Chairman / Chairman

• Researched appointment dates for MWJ editor.
• Prepped voting poll for ExComm motion re Hub upgrade.
• Prompted ExComm re Ombuds remit motion in progress.
• Discussed some legal matters with M.
• Picked some days and times for a possible informal IBD Discussion meeting in May (but decided to postpone until after the election).
• Discussed legal matters and possible HP matters with ExecDir.
• Reminded ExComm of pending motions and other tasks needing attention.
• Worked on campaign writings.
• Responded to ISC emails re India.
• Put up voting poll for approval of ExComm April meeting minutes.
• Responded to discussion on the CRO to CRC motion. 
• Zoom w M re various topics.
• Turned in documents for special election.
• Messaged w Chair then forwarded issues from B&H to Exec Dir.
• Discussed ongoing concerns re possible ENM with DoD.
• Declared ExComm motion re Hub upgrade to be approved and gave go-ahead to DoD.
• Zoom w A re keeping records of ExComm motions and voting.
• Filled in motions & results  in new spreadsheet for keeping track of ExComm motions.
• Asked SMAC chair if he wants a spot on the ExComm agenda in May.
• Worked on agenda for May 29 meeting.
• Nudged ExComm to help with agenda.
• Closed voting on approval of Async meeting minutes.
• Zoom w M re CRM, staffing, and other topics.
• Zoom w M re email problems.
• Zoom w J re Strategic Planning topic ofr agenda.
• Polished agenda for May 29 meeting and notified ExComm.
• Log zoom w Chair of Denmark re concerns.
• Zoom w M re motion drafting.
• Approved two more motions form the backlog to go to the IBD for voting.
• Zoom w DoD re Cyprus and AT issues.
• Zoom w M re various topics.
• Wrote report for ExComm meeting.
• Wrote thank you message to IBD.
• Reminded ExComm about report deadline.
• Zoom w A & P re giant spreadsheet and database topics.
• Zoom w A re agenda, avoiding duplication of reports’ content, and travel plans.
• Initiated ExComm motion to appoint special election committee for DoA election.
• Posted to IBD about where to find ExComm minutes.
• Call with KW re DoA position and user support issues.
• Nudged ExComm to vote on motion to appoint special DoA election committee.
• Updated IBD Confidential page of expelled members.
• Zoom w M.
• Zoom w TKA re social media plans and volunteer opportunities.
• Zoom w A re travel plans and social media.
• Zoom w Chair of NZ re Hub, CRM, AT, and possible new NM in Vietnam.
• Call w DoD re Hub and Vietnam.
• Zoom w Chair of Romania re legal concerns and WG planning.
• Zoom meeting with Mensa Foundation Board.
• Asked  ExComm about upgrading the IBD Meeting voting tool.
• Initiated discussion with TKA and User Support.
• Reviewed all documents in prep for ExComm meeting.
• Chaired a 3-hour ExComm meeting.
• Zoom w A re minutes, SoMe, and database solutions.
• Reviewed NM Reporting Guide (to better understand).
• Long call w DOD re ENM topics.
• Long call w M re staff and personnel issues.
• Zoom w S re DSNM issues.
• Responded briefly to Macau people.
• Welcomed new chair of Slovakia.
• Asked ExComm thoughts on next meeting style.
• Nudged Awards Committee.

As a member of American Mensa's Awards Committee

• Participated in annual meeting.