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.
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