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− | *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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* 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 | ||
=== John Chew, Cochair, Advisory Board === | === John Chew, Cochair, Advisory Board === | ||
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** two created new regulations affecting tournament activity (new SOWPODS rating system, rules on spacing cruises and tours) | ** two created new regulations affecting tournament activity (new SOWPODS rating system, rules on spacing cruises and tours) | ||
* (Motion 13 TBA at this meeting) | * (Motion 13 TBA at this meeting) | ||
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+ | === John Chew, Executive Committee === | ||
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+ | 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 === |
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.
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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.
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(more to follow)
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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.
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