Unofficial mini-minutes

Below is my brief set of mini-minutes from the AMC meeting that was held this past Saturday. Note that these are unofficial. Mini-minutes, by their nature, are supposed to just mention, in brief, those actions taken during the meeting. The vast majority of this AMC meeting comprised discussion items, rather than votes. The minutes should have more of the detail of those discussion.

The AMC met at the Hyatt Dulles in Herndon, VA on March 23, 2013. Approximately 16 members (mostly from MWM) were present in the audience at some point.

The Executive Director gave a brief report covering the American Mensa Academy app, memberhsip numbers, licensing efforts, and a series of video spots that will be available for local groups to use.

Discussion items:

1) SIGs program – Presentation/Discussion led by SIGs Officer Barbara Kryvko

2) Welcoming suggestions for local groups – Presentation/Discussion led by Membership Officer Beth Anne Demeter

3) Discussion of general legal matters – Presentation given by Intellectual Property Counsel Cliff McCann

4) Mensa Foundation – Presentation given by Foundation President Dave Remine

5) Mega issues – Exercise with AMC and audience led by Executive Director Pam Donahoo

6) Mobile tech and local groups – Presentation/discussion led by RVC1 Andrew Heffernan and Secretary Heather Poirier

7) Awards Task Force – Discussion led by Past Past Chair Jean Becker

Adjustment to Strategy:

1) Treasurer's report/Budget presentation – Presentation given by Treasurer Nick Sanford. Budget was approved.

2) Administrative fee approval – Add $20 fee to the proposed 2014 AG registration rate schedule to cover staff-time expenses. Adminstrative fee was approved.

3) Appointment of auditors – Clifton Larsen Allen was appointed to perform the audit for AML and the Mensa Foundation.

Policy Determination:

1-10) 1 bylaws amendment and 9 ASIEs were proposed by the Nominating Committee Task Force. After brief discussion on each, vote approved postponing consideration to a later conference call, to be held before May 31.

11) Approval of March teleconference minutes: the minutes were approved.

Routine Business:

1-2) Consent agenda approved

Adjourned 4:45pm.