The film, "Earth" sounds like one I want to see. I've seen all of the "planet" series on the Discovery channel, most more than once. Viewing the beauty and immensity of Earth makes one feel small & infinite at the same time. Hard to explain...but if Disney is going to plant a tree for every person who buys a ticket opening weekend, well, I'm in that line.
Election ballots are being delivered - got mine yesterday. The email blast I sent out reminding people to vote has not gotten many responses. One of the best was from a promoter who congratulated me on my "round robin" approach - contacting people by email, website, blog, etc. Snail mail too because a good friend in my local group actually sent real letters to members of the group whom none of us know - that's quite a lot, probably 200 out of 350 members.
I think the period for voting is too long - about 6 weeks. That's too long for all of us to wait for results. Life is on hold, so to speak. I dare not make plane reservations for the San Diego AMC meeting in Dec. until I know for sure. Fares seem to be very inexpensive now from south Florida, but, still I can't afford to make the reservation then have to cancel if I will not be part of the next AMC. That's the reality.
What are you doing to commemorate Earth Day 2009??
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Thursday, April 16, 2009
April Musings
Hard to believe but the month is half over. I received my Bulletin today; the ballot materials will follow in a day or two. I've written another statement that I will attach below - this statement addresses some concerns people have over our recently approved budget and how the strategic plan will work for us...going forward.
I am pleased that the blast email got out; it went to any member who was not an officer. I hope it encourages members to vote no matter what their choices are. I did get a couple of positive responses already. Wonder how many I will get over all??
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What Mensa Needs Now by Elissa Rudolph, candidate for chairman
A chairman of an organization is a leader, a team builder, a champion of the individual members whose voices need to be heard. My philosophy for Mensa is on the back of my business card – it is that uncomplicated: encourage an environment where all feel at home with other curious individuals. The society we joined to find camaraderie in whatever form needs a chairman who can focus on the big picture, while listening and then listening some more.
It is a tough economic time; no one knows when it will get better. Yet I believe that Mensa is prepared for any eventuality. We passed a budget recently that is conservative and cautious. I have been part of the Finance Committee for three years and have seen the planning and considered thought that has developed our current secure financial picture. There are no guarantees, but I believe that our future is safe.
We now have a strategic plan, something that past boards did not have to help them focus on a clear direction. Mensa is poised grow even stronger with this plan in place, an initiative that I have encouraged since day one. The key word now is progress, not process. What do we want to do, not how do we get there. Part of the strategic plan is to look at the structure and retool, redesign as necessary.
It’s up to you, the members, to choose your candidates carefully. I ask you for your support now in this election. Link arms with me so we can make Mensa even better for us all. I am a proven team builder since my first gathering in 1980 until chairing the World Gathering in 2006. And yes, I am a cheerleader, with an emphasis on the latter part of the word – leader. I would be honored to serve as your leader.
Whatever your choice, please vote!
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Have a wonderful rest of April!
I am pleased that the blast email got out; it went to any member who was not an officer. I hope it encourages members to vote no matter what their choices are. I did get a couple of positive responses already. Wonder how many I will get over all??
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
What Mensa Needs Now by Elissa Rudolph, candidate for chairman
A chairman of an organization is a leader, a team builder, a champion of the individual members whose voices need to be heard. My philosophy for Mensa is on the back of my business card – it is that uncomplicated: encourage an environment where all feel at home with other curious individuals. The society we joined to find camaraderie in whatever form needs a chairman who can focus on the big picture, while listening and then listening some more.
It is a tough economic time; no one knows when it will get better. Yet I believe that Mensa is prepared for any eventuality. We passed a budget recently that is conservative and cautious. I have been part of the Finance Committee for three years and have seen the planning and considered thought that has developed our current secure financial picture. There are no guarantees, but I believe that our future is safe.
We now have a strategic plan, something that past boards did not have to help them focus on a clear direction. Mensa is poised grow even stronger with this plan in place, an initiative that I have encouraged since day one. The key word now is progress, not process. What do we want to do, not how do we get there. Part of the strategic plan is to look at the structure and retool, redesign as necessary.
It’s up to you, the members, to choose your candidates carefully. I ask you for your support now in this election. Link arms with me so we can make Mensa even better for us all. I am a proven team builder since my first gathering in 1980 until chairing the World Gathering in 2006. And yes, I am a cheerleader, with an emphasis on the latter part of the word – leader. I would be honored to serve as your leader.
Whatever your choice, please vote!
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Have a wonderful rest of April!
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