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== Panel Members == | == Panel Members == | ||
− | + | NASPA’s business is conducted by the 73 members of | |
− | will | + | its 22 committees. All of our key committees are represented |
− | + | by at least one panel member, and we will begin the meeting | |
+ | by asking each member to report briefly on their | ||
+ | committee’s activities since the last NSC. | ||
+ | After these initial statements, we will welcome questions | ||
+ | from the audience. | ||
− | * [[Chris Cree]]: [[Executive Committee]], [[Championship Committee]] | + | * [[Chris Cree]]: [[Executive Committee]], [[Championship Committee]], [[Advisory Board]] |
− | * [[Dallas Johnson]]: [[Tournament Committee]] | + | * [[Dallas Johnson]]: [[Advisory Board]], [[Tournament Committee]] |
* [[Jan Dixon]]: [[Rules Committee]] | * [[Jan Dixon]]: [[Rules Committee]] | ||
− | * [[John Chew]]: [[Executive Committee]], [[Championship Committee]], [[Web Committee]], | + | * [[John Chew]]: [[Executive Committee]], [[Championship Committee]], [[Web Committee]], [[Advisory Board]], [[Dictionary Committee]] and [[Technology Committee]] |
− | * [[John Robertson]]: [[Canadian Committee]], [[Membership Committee]] | + | * [[John Robertson]]: [[Canadian Committee]], [[Club/Director Committee]], [[Membership Committee]] |
− | * [[Mary Rhoades]]: [[Championship Committee]], [[Club Committee]] | + | * [[Mary Rhoades]]: [[Championship Committee]], [[Club/Director Committee]], [[Technology Committee]] |
− | * [[ | + | * [[Siri Tillekeratne]]: [[Canadian Committee]], [[Tournament Committee]] |
− | + | * [[Tony Leah]]: [[Canadian Committee]], [[Membership Committee]], [[NASPA-WESPA Liaison Committee]] | |
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== Meeting Minutes == | == Meeting Minutes == | ||
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Minutes for the Town Hall Meeting will be posted here | Minutes for the Town Hall Meeting will be posted here | ||
after the event. In the meantime, here are opening remarks | after the event. In the meantime, here are opening remarks | ||
− | from the | + | from our panel members about some of the committees in |
+ | which they are active. | ||
=== Chris Cree, Executive Committee === | === Chris Cree, Executive Committee === | ||
Our committee: | Our committee: | ||
− | *has overseen | + | *has overseen substantially greater membership and tournament activity than foreseen |
− | * | + | *manages an advertising campaign on Facebook |
− | * | + | *meets regularly with [[Hasbro]] face-to-face and by conference call |
− | * | + | **Hasbro now includes NASPA flyers in SCRABBLE sets |
− | * | + | **Hasbro now has a NASPA link on their website |
− | * | + | **are discussing relationships with Hasbro partner corporations |
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*researched venues for the [[2012 National SCRABBLE Championship]] | *researched venues for the [[2012 National SCRABBLE Championship]] | ||
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=== Dallas Johnson, Cochair, Tournament Committee === | === Dallas Johnson, Cochair, Tournament Committee === | ||
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=== Jim Pate, Chair, Dictionary Committee === | === Jim Pate, Chair, Dictionary Committee === | ||
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+ | Jim is unable to attend, and his | ||
+ | report will be made by John Chew, who can also answer | ||
+ | any questions about committee business. | ||
Our committee: | Our committee: | ||
* is in the early stages of revising the long word list to include words from original sources not yet included | * is in the early stages of revising the long word list to include words from original sources not yet included | ||
* welcomes volunteers to assist with this effort | * welcomes volunteers to assist with this effort | ||
− | * is waiting for the next edition of MWCD before revising the shorter words | + | * will likely be adding some new members to the committee after communication with persons who have expressed interest in joining in the past (will include some testing to be sure that prospective members fully appreciate the painstaking work needed to produce as accurate and complete a list of valid words as possible) |
− | + | * is waiting for information regarding the next edition of MWCD before revising the shorter words | |
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+ | === John Chew, Cochair, Advisory Board === | ||
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+ | The board: | ||
+ | * has convened in person, by conference call and group email several times | ||
+ | * debated and passed 18 motions | ||
+ | ** six addressed individual disciplinary cases | ||
+ | ** four honoured members of the NASPA community | ||
+ | ** three created new regulations to deal with delinquent members | ||
+ | ** two created new regulations affecting tournament activity (new SOWPODS rating system, rules on spacing cruises and tours) | ||
+ | * (Motion 13 TBA at this meeting) | ||
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+ | === John Chew, Executive Committee === | ||
+ | |||
+ | Our committee: | ||
+ | *has overseen the work of the [[Advisory Board]] and other committees | ||
+ | *has organized face-to-face meetings and conference calls for NASPA committees | ||
+ | *fielded hundreds (thousands?) of general inquiries about NASPA | ||
+ | *renegotiated liability insurance coverage | ||
+ | *filed a first tax return | ||
+ | *kept the association’s financial books | ||
+ | *sought and received legal advice concerning the association’s affairs | ||
+ | *recruited committee members | ||
+ | *held smaller Town Hall meetings monthly (?) across the continent | ||
+ | *attended the 2010 NSSC to recruit School players | ||
+ | *commissioned the new big board and signage | ||
+ | *set up office functions: P.O. Box, storage, letterhead | ||
+ | (more to follow) | ||
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=== John Chew, Chair, Web Committee === | === John Chew, Chair, Web Committee === | ||
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* Developed an online membership payment system | * Developed an online membership payment system | ||
* Developed an online membership renewal system | * Developed an online membership renewal system | ||
+ | * Developed an online electoral system | ||
* Ported the rating system from John’s laptop to our main server | * Ported the rating system from John’s laptop to our main server | ||
* Implemented substantial turnaround improvements in rating events | * Implemented substantial turnaround improvements in rating events | ||
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* Continued to develop graphics related to NASPA’s corporate identity and events | * Continued to develop graphics related to NASPA’s corporate identity and events | ||
* Provided technical support for our website users | * Provided technical support for our website users | ||
+ | * Maintained the NASPA Records page | ||
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+ | === John Robertson, Membership Committee === | ||
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+ | Our committee: | ||
+ | * has helped process 3200 memberships since NASPA was founded | ||
+ | * provides membership-related customer service | ||
+ | * (several announcements TBA at meeting) | ||
=== Mary Rhoades, Chair, Club/Director Committee === | === Mary Rhoades, Chair, Club/Director Committee === | ||
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=== Rebecca Slivka/Scott Smith, Cochairs, Technology Committee === | === Rebecca Slivka/Scott Smith, Cochairs, Technology Committee === | ||
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+ | Rebecca and Scott are unable to attend, and their | ||
+ | report will be made by John Chew, who can also answer | ||
+ | any questions about committee business. | ||
Our committee: | Our committee: | ||
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* would welcome volunteer testers for such apps | * would welcome volunteer testers for such apps | ||
− | === | + | === Siri Tillekeratne, Canadian Committee === |
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+ | Our committee: | ||
* set the size of the CC at six members with provisions for minimum and maximum regional representation | * set the size of the CC at six members with provisions for minimum and maximum regional representation | ||
* established the length of terms for CC members at three years, with two members' terms expiring on December 31 of each year | * established the length of terms for CC members at three years, with two members' terms expiring on December 31 of each year | ||
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* established the qualification rules for the next Canadian Championship tournament, and for the Canadian team at the next World Championship tournament and Causeway Challenge tournament | * established the qualification rules for the next Canadian Championship tournament, and for the Canadian team at the next World Championship tournament and Causeway Challenge tournament | ||
* established John Robertson as the financial liaison for Canadian NASPA members who wish to pay their membership fees in Canadian dollars. | * established John Robertson as the financial liaison for Canadian NASPA members who wish to pay their membership fees in Canadian dollars. | ||
+ | * 2010 CanAm news | ||
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+ | === Tony Leah, Cochair, NASPA-WESPA Liaison Committee === | ||
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+ | Our committee: | ||
+ | * was formed in June 2009 to coordinate communication with WESPA on issues of mutual interest and insure the voices of North American players are heard. | ||
+ | * took on an official liaison role in October 2009 when NASPA became a member association of WESPA. | ||
+ | * nominated [[Sam Kantimathi]] and Tony Leah to be members of the 11 person WESPA Main Committee; Sam and Tony were elected to that committee at the WESPA meeting at the WSC in November 2009. | ||
+ | * has had input into WESPA discussions on rules, ratings and dictionary update. WESPA has maintained its policy of rating all NASPA tournaments played to the Collins Scrabble Words (CSW) dictionary. | ||
+ | * has provided North American Scrabble players with information about WESPA events, such as the World Youth Scrabble Championship. | ||
+ | * developed the qualification system for US players for the 2010 Causeway Challenge. | ||
+ | * has also been active in promoting CSW divisions and tournaments in the US and Canada. | ||
+ | * suggest expanding the mandate of the Committee somewhat, to clearly include support and coordination for NASPA members and directors participating in CSW tourneys in North America. This could include formalizing rules for CSW play here, providing support materials for directors of CSW events, and preparation of CSW study materials for NASPA members that are interested. | ||
+ | * could be renamed the International Committee to reflect the broadened mandate. |
The 2010 NSC Town Hall Meeting will take place on Monday, August 9, 2010 from 8:30–10:30 P.M. Although we welcome inquiries throughout the year, this is a good opportunity to talk about NASPA in a public forum.
As stated, our time is limited and we want to ensure that everyone is heard from, please note that we will have a maximum three-minute microphone time. If you have a complicated question to ask, please come prepared to phrase it as concisely as you can.
NASPA’s business is conducted by the 73 members of its 22 committees. All of our key committees are represented by at least one panel member, and we will begin the meeting by asking each member to report briefly on their committee’s activities since the last NSC. After these initial statements, we will welcome questions from the audience.
Minutes for the Town Hall Meeting will be posted here after the event. In the meantime, here are opening remarks from our panel members about some of the committees in which they are active.
Our committee:
Our committee:
Our committee:
There were several rules changes, most notably the rule regarding blank declaration. Many others were simplified and/or clarified.
Jim is unable to attend, and his report will be made by John Chew, who can also answer any questions about committee business.
Our committee:
The board:
Our committee:
(more to follow)
Our committee:
Our committee:
Our committee has:
Rebecca and Scott are unable to attend, and their report will be made by John Chew, who can also answer any questions about committee business.
Our committee:
Our committee:
Our committee:
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