Talk Mensa With Me

Dizzy trying to find out which way Mensa is going? Make this one of your stops to find out about the ins and outs of American Mensa, Ltd. (AML).

Interested in the happenings of Metropolitan Washington Mensa? I'll be able to either directly answer your questions regarding the running of the chapter (certainly through Oct. 31, 2011, my last day as LocSec) or forward you to the appropriate person who can do so.

If you want to get in touch with me, contact me at boxmaster@alumni.williams.edu or just click on any of the "comments" links throughout this blog.

Saturday, February 23, 2013

Upcoming AMC Meeting is Local

On March 23, the AMC will be holding its quarterly meeting here in MWM. At the site of our RG, in fact - the Hyatt Dulles hotel in Herndon, VA.

So, what's on the agenda?
The SIG program, ideas for welcoming members, legal matters, MERF, mobile technology with respect to local group members, awards, and the budget are the main items. To see the full-out agenda, go to
http://www.us.mensa.org/AML/?LinkServID=ECB6C2BD-E35E-D520-7FF5145152348936&type=mrep&name=2013-03-23\Agenda\2013-03-23Agenda.pdf
(made tiny: http://tinyurl.com/aehu8zq)


Not only are we hosting the AMC, but the chapter will be hosting a dinner at Red, Hot & Blue, and then a dessert reception back at the hotel. If you would like to attend any one or more of the above, please RSVP to Nancy McMahan Farrar.

Thursday, February 21, 2013

AML Budget Webinar, March 4

Are you interested in how the AMC sets a budget and what it has in store for FY 2013-2014? Consider signing up for the online webinar being held March 4. Here is the announcement that was sent out earlier today:


On Monday, Mar. 4, 2013 at 7 p.m., Central time, Treasurer Nick Sanford will present an overview of the 2013-2014 budget that has been prepared by the staff and Finance committee.  This budget is on the agenda for approval at the Board of Directors meeting on March 23rd.

The webinar will allow members to listen in and view a Power Point presentation about the budget and the financial expectations for the coming year.  Questions may be asked during the presentation via messaging imbedded in the program.  Time permitting; questions will be answered during or after the presentation.

There is no cost to participate in the webinar, however registration is required at least one hour prior to the start of the presentation.  Go here to register:

https://student.gototraining.com/r/4193814773449498368

We plan to have the webinar recorded and available on the AML Web site after the presentation.