April, 2026

• Sent blurb for AG program book.
• Zoom w A re motions, database issues, IBD handbook, and other issues.
• Dug out old email to NMs re interim measures for expiry dates and forwarded to A for drafting a new update.
• Sent update message to NMs re progress on website logins.
• Sent post  idea re Singapore’s relay for Life to VS and AT.
• Zoom w A, E, CC, and GWS re DIM database needs.
• Drafted [unsent] response to KD’s latest screed.
• Solicited con statements for 26-01 & 26-02 for constitutional ballot.
• Responded to a disgruntled AML member.
• Prepped and sent requests for pro/con statements on Consist proposals 3 & 4.
• Updated User Support re pushing back the auto expiry date.
• Zoom w A re motion prep, schedule, and prioritizing tasks.
• Reviewed summary of proposals for handling DIM data going forward.
• Passed on an application for a new ISIG.
• Nudged ExComm re Madrid Action Points on Hub.
• Commented on ExComm staffing discussion.
• Nudged SMAC.
• Sent doodle poll to ExComm to find a time to meet for choosing IEC appointees.
• Informed IBD that they are  not obligated to bring swag to the meeting.
• Reviewed and commented on draft ExComm-Madrid minutes.
• Reminded ExComm of draft job descriptions for DoD and DSC.
• Nudged for more  explanation on 26-07.
• Zoom w A re database legalities’ progress, brainstorming how to handle records of banned members, and review of the SSOT doc.
• Drafted documentation for the Process For NMs’ Membership Officers and Managers to Check Names on the Expelled & Sanctioned List.
• Added Japan rep to Japan’s Hub space and initiated contact with DSNM and DoO.
• Worked w A on drafting update to IBD re database progress.
• Reviewed pertinent bylaws and requested advice from ExComm re IEC / CBC handling the referendum.
• Requested advice from GPAC  re IEC / CBC handling the referendum.
• Nudged on poll for April ExComm meeting time.
• Zoom w A re updating IBD on 25-42 and handling referendum process and materials.
• Advised AJ re how we will handle a friendly amendment to the election rules motion.
• Zoom w A re update to IBD on database progress.
• Sent update on database progress to IBD.
• Asked IBD if they want a entirely separate CBC or if they are happy using the same people as the IEC.
• Drafted agenda for April ExComm meeting.
• Initiated poll for ExComm approval of Madrid minutes.
• Wrote lengthy response to IBD concerns regarding hitting the May 1 deadline for appointing an IEC.
• Zoom w A re upcoming meetings w lawyers and necessities for Hub and IBD Manual preparation.
• Tidied and updated Slovenia’s Hub space in prep to use it as an example in the IBD Manual.
• Explained to Chair of CRC about NMs all using the Hub for storing their covering docs and magazines
• Added names from Germany to Expelled Members list.
• Downloaded IEC applications and sent to DoA with instructions for next steps.
• Facilitated rushing the appointment of the IEC.
• Explained process and reasoning to for ExComm vetting applications to IBD.
• Lots of shepherding ExComm through IEC selection process.
• Tidied motion 26-07 and directed A to get it going.
• Zoom w A re IBD Manual, website topics, reporting, and database negotiations.
• Nailed down day and time for next SMAC meeting and sent link.
• Created instructions with graphics about how to manage NM Hub spaces for IBD Manual.
• Researched bylaw references and shared thoughts re confidentiality with ExComm.
• Drafted a motion to clarify IBD confidentiality.
• Posted Madrid minutes to the Hub.
• Drafted plan for complete revision of volunteer communications positions and shared w A and AT.
• Drafted full motions for revisions of communications positions.
• Zoom w SMAC.
• Zoom w A re catch up.
• Reviewed and commented on draft of ad for a DCS.
• Responded to attorney’s question regarding registering the marks in Indonesia.
• Reviewed meeting reports from ExComm.
• Reviewed text for IBD Manual re how the list of expelled members is maintained and accessed.
• Alerted ExComm to a request from an expelled member to be a DIM.
• Alerted AML to wrong logo use in an newsletter.
• oom w A re ExComm agenda, staffing, and testing.
• Connected SMAC and IVNC re working together on volunteerism strategic priority planning.
• Shared Hub instructions with IVNC.
• Added more comments to draft of DCS job ad.
• Discussed drafted motions for communications remits w A & AT.
• Zoom w A, E, DPO, and outside data protection attorney re tweaks to several agreements and contracts being negotiated.
• Zoom w new chair of Mensa Germany re strategic priorities and getting to know each other.
• Connected new German chair with Pres of the Mensa Foundation.
• Nudged ExComm to review and update Madrid action points and 25–26 priorities.
• Directed ExComm not to respond to Brazil complaint; it’s been handled.
• Discussed plans for ExComm dinner on Wed of IBD w organizer.
• Drafted thoughts about MI’s strategic plan and shared with ExComm for input.
• Zoom ExComm meeting.
• Researched info about MICF trustee appointment.
• Zoom w A re meeting action points and organizing motions.
• Dug up some invoices for auditors from ED’s mailbox.
• Responded to new VP of Mensa France re proxies needing English skills.
• Organized schedule for a dozen bylaws motions.
• Shared daunting motion plans for May & June with ExComm.
• Zoom meeting with AML’s Nat’l Awards Committee.
• Zoom w A re remit motion planning, GYC, and volunteer needs.
• Plotted out calendar for next several motions and directed A to start 08 & 09.
• Set up ExComm Async meeting to handle 8 motions and two discussion topics.
• Caught up recording ExComm voting record since October.
• Directed DoA to ask the newly appointed IEC if any would be willing to serve on the CBC.
• Sought legal advice re responding to a HP issue.
• Directed MI Official FB admin to remove an expelled member.
• Advised on handling Facebook moderation.
• Gathered all pro/con statements for referendum proposals.
• Answered some tickets.
• Reviewed draft minutes from April 26 ExComm meeting.