October 2026

I was traveling away from home (and my work computer) for 23 out of 31 days this month. Even so, I did a few things: 

• ExComm in-person meeting.
• IBD meeting and meeting and meeting.
• Additional discussion with A & IEOs re staffing topics.
• Requested that the DoO send the exact text of Motion 26-31.
  
• Signed and sent 2026 AGM minutes.
• Drafted statement re 26-31 and asked ExComm for input.
• Zoom w J re procedures for several to-do items from IBD meeting.
• Posted statement re motion 26-31.
• Directed VS and AT re actions to take re Motion 26-31.
• Posted motion for A’s salary increase on the Hub.
• Reviewed and commented on draft mini-minutes. 
• Requested A, E, & S to get S set up with correct email.
• Sent list of pre-vacation priorities to A.
• Responded to email from Ombudsman.
• Notified Treasurer of ExComm motion result and directed her to send Q3 bonus asap.
  
• Got SO set up on ExComm What’s App.
• Zoom w E re multiple issues and setting priorities.
• Informed BL about award.
• Asked Friday to order suitable physical award for BL.
• Dug up and sent 1997 Book of Lists to Austria Chair.
• Responded to AML request for an AG Hub space.
• Responded to KM re motion 26-60.
• Worked with F & AT on award design.
• Responded to email re HR issues.
• Responded to MWJ editor asking for script of my Gala speech (there is none).
• Initiated ExComm motion to approve mini-minutes.
• Drafted second statement re motion 26-31.
• Explained to a member why closed sessions are used in IBD meetings.
• Posted additional statement regarding 26-31 (after much discussion with ExComm members).
• Sent award winners to MWJ editor.
• Initiated discussion re ExComm in-person spring meeting dates.
• Drafted formal notice to BML per 26-60 and shared with ExComm for input.
• Zoom w E re messaging planning and scheduling.
• Worked w Ombudsman to confirm she has the power to publish a statement.
• Set up Hub space for AML’s AG.
• Found and shared with IBD some useful information from the 2025 meeting minutes.
• Set up motion to approve notice to BML for ExComm vote.
• Sent notice to BML.
• Sent suggested ExComm MWJ column schedule to editor and DoA.
• More 26-31 arguing.
• Set up poll for choosing in-person ExComm date in 2027.
• Initiated discussion re liaison assignments going forward.
• Zoom w PO re additional 26-31 information and perspective.
• Discussion w Ombudsman.
• Correspondence w Danish Chair.
• More 26-31 arguing.Nudged ExComm to pick a place for Feb meeting.
• More 26-31 arguing.
• Signed service agreement w GWS.
• More discussion w ExComm re Feb in-person meeting date and location.
• Drafted a response to MY SIG and shared w Ombudsman and DoD for input.
• Connected Chair of Mensa Sweden w TV producer.
• Discussion w Ombudsman & DoD re response to SIG questions.
• India! AMG &  Post-Tour.
• Hours of work on moving 26-60 along.
• Approved new cover of Mensa Train Your Brain- Spanish edition book.
• Responded to BML’s response.
• Removed ex-IMD members from confidential Hub space.
• Shared notice and response re 26-60.
• Nudged HU, IN, BML re 26-47.
• Nudged ExComm re liaison assignments.
• Initiated ExComm discussion to plan next zoom meeting.
• Intimated setting up a meeting w AT re all the social media and PR committees.
• Initiated discussion with IBD about MIL’s purpose.
• Zoom w A re planning and priorities.
• Zoom w AT re PR and social media planning.
• Corresponded w KP re BML matters.
• Responded to new Hub Team member’s questions.
• Responded to questions from N&L Comm.
• Created Hub space for GPAC.
• Zoom w MF re MICF and other topics.
• Wrote long response to IBD discussion re adaptive test.
• Sent Spanish puzzle books to an expert for content review.
• Reviewed progress on IMD.
• Nudged IBD to look at Hub discussions.
• Responded to IBD discussion regarding testing costs.
• Responded to DoA re burn-out.
• Let A know re comms@ email account need.
• Attended WeeM and had many useful discussions about board management.
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Gala Dinner Speech to the IBD and Guests in Bucharest

 Once again, no preparation, no script. Just get up and talk :-)

September 2026 Activities

• Zoom w DoD re future planning.
• Zoom w A re agenda and staffing.
• Clarified detailed of an in-camera motion.
• Added new NatRep from Japan to the ExComm Hub space.
• Prepped and sent requests for awards feedback to pertinent NM Chairs.
• Zoom w S re awards.
• Zoom w A re agenda.
• Informed ExComm re new staff and agenda items.
• Reviewed status of agenda prep.
• Prepped awards and sent to AT for creation.
• Researched ownership of marks in Chile to confirm an out-of-the-blue solicitation from a firm there offering to help us defend it ( MIL owns it until 2031).
• Responded to request from Mensa Austria for an 80th anniversary video.
• Zoom w E re licensing mystery, Portugal, and Hearings process.
• Zoom w A re agenda.
• Worked on Adaptive Test presentation.
• Zoom w A re agenda.
• Zoom w E re testing.
• Found, updated, and shared acronym list for new staff.
• Worked on agenda.
• Followed up on a couple trademark registration questions from attorney.
• Asked E to answer database question from France.
• Asked J re adaptive test contracts.
• Gave thumbs-up to A to publish the draft agenda.
• Reviewed and updated members on IBD hub spaces.
• Wrote up notes on background of issues between MI, Korea, and Rootstem.
• Correspondence re domain registration in Chile.
• Drafted summary of licensing concerns w BML and MIL.
• Zoom w A re staffing issues.
• Tons of progress on presentation re adaptive testing.
• Zoom w A re agenda issues and priorities.
• Responded to KD’s multiple requests on IBD Confidential.
• Double checked that the Awards Comm has the power to confer the Development Award.
• Found and sent A text of ExComm motions passed since April Async meeting.
• Several hours reviewing consultant’s reports on Mil assessment and roadmap.
• Responded to IBD member’s questions regarding vague parts of the draft agenda.
• Asked DoD to handle transfer of a domain name in Chile.
• Finished draft of white paper on adaptive test and sent to JK for input.
• Zoom w E rubbling agenda issues.
  
• Nudged on visa application for India.
• Zoom w member re safety concerns.
• Zoom w A re priorities for the day.
• Approved award designs.
• Responded to IBD discussion of a motion.
• Worked on presentation about Adaptive Test.
• Wrote researched script for a video of Mensa Austria.
• Zoom w E re staffing.
• Added my thoughts re ISIG derecognition.
• Reminded ExComm that we need to be mindful of how we talk about fellow board members.
• Recorded anniversary video for Mensa Austria.
• Helped new staff get into the Hub.
• Responded to Mensa Korea re trademark issues.
• Posted two-part video about leadership to my blog.
• Fixed staff access to Hub problem.
• Zoom w A re reports and database progress.
• Reviewed 2025 draft accounts and Report to Management [from auditors].
• Reviewed Foundation development plan.
• Worked on presentation to IBD about protecting our brand.
• Wrote draft of ExComm agenda for October in-person meeting.
• Added new information to white paper and presentation on Adaptive test.
• Zoom w A re meeting planning.
• Discussed licensing issues w E.
• Finished brand protection presentation.
• Zoom w E re licensing mysteries.
• Added schedule of meeting topics to IBD Support Pack.
• Updated ExComm voting record with latest motion.
• Nudged on appointments.
• Advised AML Chair re licensing issue.
• Advised WG attendees that the Fri morn IBD meeting will be in closed session.
• Notified A that there may be a last minute motion inserted out of order.
• Drafted email to KM re Wow! Stuff.
• Changed owner for Mensa Canada’s Hub space.
• Read ~50 pages of the MIL Organizational Assessment Report.
• Reviewed A’s IMD report.
• Zoom w A re IMD report and preparing for questions about it.
• Responded to chair of Norway re books sold w errors in that country.
• Shared MIL Org Assessment Report with ExComm.
• Drafted note from Chair addition to an IBD email about Agenda updates.
• Translated and forwarded notice from DropBox to E & A.
• Changed DropBox account to me (from BL). Poked in it and found nothing of use.
• Emailed KM re licensing mystery and what we need from her.
• Zoom w E re motions and preparing for controversies.
• Advised exComm on how to handle a sensitive matter in our minutes’ recording.
• Zoom w A re agenda and report planning.
• Notified TMB that I’m pulling her motions.
• Informed IBD re new staff hire.
• Zoom w MF re agenda and licensing topics.
• Attended Mensa Foundation Trustees’ meeting.
• Responded to a Region 4 member re bylaws proposals.
• Sent last-minute seating request to IBD organizers.
• Shared some thoughts w Ombudsman.
• Zoom w A re reports, presentations, and general catch up.
• Added link to IMD files in IBD Confidential space.
• Zoom w E re voting tool prep and training, China, and licensing.
• Sent Adaptive Test white paper to ExComm.
• Zoom w NP and JB re Foundation topics.
• Finalized white paper and posted to the Hub.
• Wrote Chair’s April – Sept report to ExComm using Claude.
• Nudged ExComm re reports for October meeting.
• Proposed additional explanation for Motion 26-45.
• Reviewed and responded to M re additional information about Wow!Stuff contracts and mystery.
• Applied for India visa.
• Directed A to add content to motion 26-45.
• Hours of work on presentation for IBD re planning and road mapping.
• Zoom w A re meeting and report planning.
• Responded to oddball on LinkedIn.
• Polished 4 presentations for Bucharest.
• Nudged ExComm re draft Oct 1 agenda.
• Asked J re budgeting for a risk assessment.
• Sent org assessment to the vols who participated to solicit their feedback.
• Added new info to Adaptive test presentation.
• Discussed w ExComm how to insert memorial presentation into the already full agenda.
• Zoom w A re meeting prep frustrations.
• Sent draft Adapt Test presentation to J for input.
• Uploaded a billion logos to Dropbox for AT to put on website for downloading.
• Responded to N&L Comm re trademark repository and global ownership.
• Responded to ExComm query re legitimacy of TMB’s new Immed Past Chair Awards.
• Zoom w A re frustrations and agenda items.
• Asked India Chair to change the topic of our presentation at AMG.
• Researched then responded to Australian Chair re a member there trying to initiate a new International Award.
• Zoom w A re agenda changes.
• Zoom w A re staffing issues and processes.
• Tons of work incorporating suggested from US Nat rep for Bylaw 15.
• Zoom w TV to collaborate on improvements to Bylaw 15 motion.
• Zoom w E re brewing issues and concerns.
• Queried ExComm re involvement in Mensa France issues.
• Asked the four big NatReps for names for the DSNM IEC.
• Updated ExComm agenda.
• Informed TMB that her new IPIC Awards are not legitimate International Awards.
• Nudged for finalization of some motions about guest memberships & finances.
• Polished and finalized 3 out of 4 IBD presentations.
• Responded to TB re why a motion was declared unconstitutional.
• Zoom w A re presentations.
• Finished editing in TV’s changes  to Motion 26-38 and sent to A.
• Zoom w J re presentation and staffing.
• Worked on sorting out all the motions about dues and guest members and urgently asked movers to resolve the conflicts in them.
• Zoom w E re voting rights if an IBD member can’t attend the meeting.
• Zoom w A re agenda & planning for DSNM election committee.
• Completely re-worked Adaptive Test presentation.
• Informed NatReps that the Constitution mandates that they are on the EC-SNM.
• Sent Adap Test Presentation to A.
• Responded to former Korea Chair re where to direct her many concerns and complaints.
• Loaded necessary files to laptop and data crystal.
• Directed A to update ExComm voting record on IBD agenda.
• Directed A to add changes to agenda re constitution motions.
• Confirmed status of member expulsion.
• Re-worded place-holder motion to expel and sent to A.
• Wrote “script” for meeting.
• Zoom w A re last minute planning.

Finished packing and traveled to Bucharest for the meeting!

Leadership

This two-part video really gave me fodder for pondering when it comes to leadership and what is really important.

Part One:

https://www.tiktok.com/@numeral_media/video/7682999197980839182

Part Two:

https://www.tiktok.com/@numeral_media/video/7682999685375593742?_r=1&_t=ZP-99aOSXMoETn

August 2026

 Two trips across the pond!

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  Visited Serbia & Mensa Serbia’s office.
• Attended EMAG.
• Met with President of Montenegro.
• Gave interview for Montenegro national TV.
• Gave speech at Gala dinner (with no advance notice or preparation!)
• Appeared as guest on a 30 min video podcast.
• Moved an urgent motion through ExComm re Ombudsman at IBD.
• Responded to question from LinkedIn.
  
• Copied Awards spreadsheets from EC’s drive :-(
• Zoom w A re catch up, country reporting, priority setting.
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  Responded to member asking about awards for being recognized as the highest IQ.
• Responded to DB re presentation at IBD.
• Reviewed draft of employment contract and commented.
• Responded to IBD discussion regarding members’ behavior at SIG events.
• Responded to trademark attorney’s questions regarding several registrations by others and whether we should oppose or not.
• Moved along an email from Korea re advice for IBD 27 planning.
• Zoom w A re prep for staff interviews, IBD issues, Database progress, etc.
• Responded to US NatRep’s novel idea re adaptive test roadblocks.
• Responded to former GYC chair re MWJ submission guidelines.
• Forwarded pertinent social media links to AT.
• Responded to continued IBD bashing of ExComm.
• Contacted key people in BML to ask for an in-person meeting.
• Zoom w A & SG (DPO) re progress on database legalities.
• Prepped and sent Update from the DPO to the IBD.
• Kept up with developments re Pakistan’s website domain issues.
• Wrote long, researched response to Ombudsman asking for information.
• Drafted revision of the licensing income allocation part of Bylaw 15 and sent to JK for input.
• Informed ExComm that we don’t have time before the IBD meeting to deal with a drafted motion to thoroughly revise the Hearings Panel process.
• Directed trademark attorney to do nothing re request for POA from Honk Kong pending Ombudsman investigation.
• Updated Awards spreadsheet and nudged committee.
• Worked on motions re Bylaw 12.1.C.8.f  w DoD.
• Zoom w DoD re trademarks and licensing.
• Zoom w A re referendum timing and other issues.
• Booked travel for meeting w BML’s ExecDir.
• Zoom w A & Ben from Civica.
• Zoom interview with staff candidate.
• Discussed process and timing of Constitutional motions w IBD on Hub.
• Verified ID for MIL attorneys.
• Advised DoO and DoA on how to handle a complaint from a member.
• Requested MF and A to try to find old trademark correspondence for Mensa Korea.
• Zoom w A re prepping for staff interview and contract.
• Zoom interview with staff candidate.
• Worked on revision of Bylaw 15 and nudged N&L Comm for input.
• Responded to chair of Mensa Korea re progress on trademark issues.
• Zoom w JK re licensing issues.
• Wrote to AML’s ExecDir asking for any light she cashed on current licensing deals still in effect.
• Worked on Bylaw 15 revision to incorporate N&L rules approved by N&L Comm.
• Sent list to HP of key volunteers to be interviewed for Strategic Planning.
• Hours and hours working on IBD agenda.
• Zoom w A re staffing progress.
• Nudged ExComm to weigh in on staffing decision.
• Sorted a pile of emails into things I need to handle and things I simply need to stay aware of.
• Posted to AML’s forums a request from Chair of Mensa Macedonia for assistance.
• Reviewed and added a few more motions to the IBD agenda.
• Asked Ombudsman about her sections on the agenda.
• Asked Treasurer about her sections on the agenda.
• Worked on agenda and started plotting out timing.
• Nudged J&E re wording for 15.7.3.
• Responded to PEF re his proposed motions. 
• Worked on agenda.
• Discussed 15.7.3 with J, E, and S.
• Nudged Awards Comm again.
• Worked on income allocation section of revised Bylaw 15.
• Zoom w A re priorities for the next couple weeks.
• Reviewed legal stance regarding trademark registration in the EU.
• Emailed Chair of Netherlands to initiate a discussion about the conflicting overlap.
• Responded to Ombudsman re complaint from Hong Kong.
• Worked on annual report.
• Continued to review volunteer applications.
• Informed IMB that a proposed motion is unconstitutional and requested that the ISP include a statement in her annual report re remote testing.
• Zoom w J re trademark mysteries and other topics.Long Zoom w KR re trademark and other issues.
• Zoom w A re staffing and agenda.
• Finished first draft of annual report.
• Finished first pass at reviewing vol applications.
• Submitted annual report for Awards Comm.
• Long Zoom w A re many topics.
• Wrote 800 word article for anniversary issue of MWJ.
• Discussed licensing info with E.
• Flew to London (on my own dime) to meet in-person with BML’s ExecDir for four hours to discuss several brewing concerns.
•  Zoom w A re planning.
• Nudged Awards Comm to finalize decisions.
• Worked on agenda to fit in last-minute motions.
• Zoom w A re planning and ExComm concerns.
• Corresponded with several motion-proposers about compromised and priorities.
• Zoom w E re staffing.
• Sent stern message to ExComm re several topics.
• Sent zoom link for ExComm’s meeting re appointments.
• Sent draft of response to a disgruntled ex-member to several involved parties for input.
• Reviewed additional licensing information provided by DoD.
• Finished and added motion to replace Bylaw 15.
• Nudged J re annual raises.
• Zoom ExComm meeting for appointments.
• Drafted minutes and sent to DOO.
• Responded to a member on LinkedIn.
• Responded to attorney re trademark in Benelux.
• Nudged Ombudsman re agenda items.
• Reviewed three motions from former IBD member and confirmed that they will be handled after the October meeting.
• Requested additional information from the ISC regarding their presentation to the IBD.
• Reviewed a motion and explained to movers why I am declining to add it to the agenda.
• Worked on annual report.
• Worked on report of ExComm’s Activites.
• Gathered text of all ExComm motions passed since April Async.
• Semi-finalized decisions of the Awards Comm.
• Shared draft of agenda for AGM of MIL w Treasurer.
• Responded to IBD member’s question about not understanding what’s wrong with his motion.
• Responded to trademark attorney re China.
• Responded to Awards Comm question.
• Sent text of Sept MWJ column about what MIL actually does to BML’s ExecDir.
• Zoom w A re staffing and agenda formatting.
• Worked on formatting of agenda.
• Put my foot down re switching NatReps mid-meeting.
• Argued w AJ about why I’m not including his motion.
• Added motions that will be considered during the next year to the agenda appendix.
• Discussed IBD meeting arrangements with JK.
• Zoom w DoD re ExComm meeting agenda.

July 2026 was pretty busy, too

But at least it ended with a vacation!

• Attended American AG. Several intense productive discussions with wise people regarding going forward, planning, solving gaps, licensing, testing, etc.
• Zoom w A re catch up and status of GWS negotiations.
• Looked for employee contracts for auditors.
• Zoom w A & O re updating web graphic of FNMs, etc.
• Updated map and grid of current FNM/PNM/ENM/DIMs.
• Sent long email to ExComm, N&L, and ISC re logo issue and steps to be taken.
• Zoom w A re schedules and plans.
• Discusses N&L issues with ExComm, then sent everyone a pdf of the booklet.
• Redid grid of current NMs in clearer color.
• Bought plane ticket for IBD meeting.
• Confirmed room nights w IBD org chair.
• Reviewed and commented to DoA on annual report forms.
• Responded to intro w TV producer.
• Initiated discussion with Treasurer re financial support for various Mensa foundations.
• Updated ExComm on status of summer priorities and spend discussion of MICF.
• Sent call for agenda items to IBD.
• Nudged Awards Comm.
• Zoom w TV show developer re using Mensa members in a true Crime Solving series.
• Researched the several companies included in draft contract for TV show.
• Discussed brand integrity issues with ExComm.
• Wrote long response (w citations) to Ombudsman re concerns about MHKF.
•  Researched background info on author of an alternative adaptive test and shared with ExComm.
• Responded to HW re draft additions to potential contract for TV show.
• Responded to ExComm discussion re MICF.
• Calculated & prepped calendar of deadlines up to IBD for A.
• Created graphic and posted call for International Awards nominations to several platforms.
• Zoom w A re IBD planning.
• Zoom w AJ re IBD planning details.
• Reviewed draft contract re TV series and forwarded it to MI’s trademark attorney  with additional information and a point of concern.
• Set and gave notice of deadline for ExComm annual reports.
• Scheduled zoom call with MF re MICF.
• Requested input from J re funding AT and new staff to IBD meeting.
• Responded [in French] to member offering several ideas for MI.
• Zoom w A re frustrations.
• Responded to some tickets and cleared out some spam.
• Kept the ExComm discussion about charities and funding going.
• Forwarded Mensa Korea trademark issues to AML’s ExecDir to keep her in the loop.
• Responded the Mensa Brazil’s invitation to their AG.
• Drafted motions re MICF and sent to MF for review.
• Researched flight options to attend a Mensa Brazil event.
• Carefully reviewed and commented on initial findings from facilitated strategic review of MIL.
• Nudged Treasurer re budget for additional staff to the IBD.
• Mapped out the sequence for handling the complex topic re foundations, donations, and pertinent motions.
• Cleared out hundreds of spam from ticketing system.
  
• Zoom (over an hour) w MF re MICF.
• Informed ExComm of the first next set re MICF.
• Informed ExComm re facilitated strategic planning sessions.
• More research on flights to Brazil.
• Still more research on how to get to Brazil cheaply and comfortably. Told the hostess I don't think I can swing it.
• Zoom w A re staffing, planning, IMD timeline.
•  Posted motion and poll to ExComm for appointment of MICF trustees.
• Sent intro emails to ExComm and MI staff re facilitated strategic planning sessions with HP.
• Nudged JK re trademark issues in China and Indonesia.
• Responded briefly to acknowledge long complaint email from a member in Romania.
• Kept ExComm discussions going re foundation donations, Romanian complaint, and possible acts Inimical motion.
• Notified AT re mensa dot pk going to a gambling site.
• Added US NatRep to IBD Hub spaces.
• Closed vote for appointment of MICF Trustees and informed IBD.
• Forwarded request from AML to A.
• Sent reimbursement request for ORD - OTP for IBD Meeting.
• Sent reimbursement request to Foundation for FortWorth meetings.
• Prepped and sent update to IBD re database.
• Zoom w A re planning and messaging.
• Reformatted some email attachments so A can open and read them.
• Checked w JK re funding for IBD invitees and more before responding to requests.
• Drafted lengthy response re funding for extra IBD attendees.
• Phone call w TV guy re negotiating a compromise that makes me more comfortable about risk to Mensa’s reputation and brand image.
• Zoom w A re annual reports and agenda planning.
• Reviewed draft of annual country report form and made comments.
• Completed membership survey for AML.
• Wrote long explanation of TV opportunity and requested ExComm input on the revised contract.
• Worked on amendment to Bylaw 15.
• Worked on digging up all the motions proposed but not put before the IBD to be added to IBD agenda.
• Asked a few ExComm members for help locating languishing motions.
• Responded to member on LinkedIn asking about leading several projects he has thought of.
• Responded to a few tickets and cleared out a few dozen spam tickets.
• Sent images of logo violations in a recent NM magazine to N&L chair.
• Responded to discussion re test database update to the IBD.
• Nudged O re applying for International Archives and Records Committee.
• Suggested that someone apply for ISP.
• Sent drafts of revised Bylaw 15 and explanation to GPAC for input.
• More correspondence w TV producer and ExComm.
• Signed contract with TV producer (after adding an extra caveat for NMs who don’t want to participate).
• Advised Chair of an NM re member conflicts outside of Mensa scope.
• Asked IBD re bids for hosting 2028.
• Discussed AT status with ExComm.
• Nudged Awards Comm.
• Nudged NM chairs and IBD re needing Awards nominations.
• Acknowledged a couple awards nominations and notified Awards Committee.
• Responded to NM Chair’s questions about IBD locations.
• Responded to NM Chair re structure for responding (or not) to member-to-member conflicts.
• Investigated Hub modules installed, free, and paid and discussed alternatives w E & A.
• Zoom w A&E re Hub modules, then w A&O re country reports.
• Forwarded an email from the ExecDir email to User Support.
• Advised DoA on some annual reporting questions.
• Advised BZ re promoting the 2027 AG (AML).
• Discussion w ExComm re inviting Japan rep to Thurs ExComm meeting.
• Discussion w A and MJ re staffing process.
• Worked on Bylaw 15 revision.
• Sent link to draft of revise N&L rules to the committee for input.
• Updated ExComm voting record.
• Notified MF that the motion to appoint the MICF trustees has passed.
• Added all motions for IBD agent into the very very rough draft document.
• Reviewed and comment3ed on document advising potential bidders for IBD meetings.
• Zoom w A re staffing process, motion planning, etc.
• Reviewed short list of staff candidates and gave thumbs-up on all of them for progressing to interview phase.
• Zoom w A re HP remit and procedures proposal.
• Advised on scheduling interviews.
• Interacted with the constant complainers on FB.
• Zoom w A re countries’ annual report forms and process.
• Flew to Belgrade to meet w the Mensa Serbia folks, then on to EMAG.