The Thanksgiving Science Fiction Society held a general business meeting on 9 January 2022. The meeting was held online via Discord, with no in-person interaction aside from between folks who live together, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. All conversations took place via text chat in Discord. This is a quick-n-dirty Discord transcript of the TSFS General Business Meeting held on 9 January 2022, made on 9 January 2022 by Keith Lynch. All formatting has basically been lost. Meeting was scheduled to begin at 1 PM EDT. Conversations effectively begin at 12:59 PM. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Date: Sun, 9 Jan 2022 16:18:28 -0500 (EST) From: "Keith F. Lynch" Subject: Transcript of today's TSFS meeting Welcome to #january-2022-business-meeting! This is the start of the #january-2022-business-meeting channel. December 5, 2021 Herveus | Con Ops -- 12/05/2021 Sunday, 9 January, 2022 at 1300 [2:41 PM] Set next meeting date Officer elections Tax exempt status The usual list January 9, 2022 DrGandalf -- 1/9/2022 at 12:50 PM T minus 10 minutes DrGandalf -- 1/9/2022 at 12:59 PM I got a PM from diamond mystic that they wouldn't make the meeting today. Now if I knew who diamond mystic was, I could be more informative Poryshkin | Con Chair -- 1/9/2022 at 1:00 PM AmI here? Seem to have some trouble with Discord connection [1:00 PM] OK, looks good now DrGandalf -- 1/9/2022 at 1:00 PM You have crossed the threshold into Discord Poryshkin | Con Chair -- 1/9/2022 at 1:00 PM Diamond Mystic is um, [name} in charge of Mythic programming @DrGandalf I got a PM from diamond mystic that they wouldn't make the meeting today. Now if I knew who diamond mystic was, I could be more informative Marilyn Mix | Website -- 1/9/2022 at 1:00 PM I think that is John Weller, who did the Mythic Programming track Dave/Evan(damont) | Registration -- 1/9/2022 at 1:01 PM Hi folks. Am on my phone bc forgot meeting time. Back in 10 Herveus | Con Ops -- 1/9/2022 at 1:01 PM Howdy y'all! Poryshkin | Con Chair -- 1/9/2022 at 1:02 PM A Wild TSFS President has appeared! Herveus | Con Ops -- 1/9/2022 at 1:04 PM It looks like attendance is a bit thin today. Saria | Videogaming, Website -- 1/9/2022 at 1:05 PM I'm here DrGandalf -- 1/9/2022 at 1:05 PM I weigh the same as usual Poryshkin | Con Chair -- 1/9/2022 at 1:05 PM I have disappeared and been replaced with an exact duplicate, indistinguishable fromt eh original. [1:06 PM] ...complete with typos Herveus | Con Ops -- 1/9/2022 at 1:06 PM ...but I think we have a quorum, so let's get going. @DrGandalf I weigh the same as usual Marilyn Mix | Website -- 1/9/2022 at 1:06 PM you beat me to that joke. Tho' I am not thinner. @Poryshkin | Con Chair I have disappeared and been replaced with an exact duplicate, indistinguishable fromt eh original. DrGandalf -- 1/9/2022 at 1:06 PM That's what the other guy said Dave/Evan(damont) | Registration -- 1/9/2022 at 1:07 PM We are in a maze of twisty little meetings, all alike? Keith Lynch -- 1/9/2022 at 1:07 PM I'm here. I can't say whether I'm a bit thin today. Herveus | Con Ops -- 1/9/2022 at 1:08 PM Anywho, we are not required to have a business meeting until April-May-June. Is there any reason to have one in February or March? Poryshkin | Con Chair -- 1/9/2022 at 1:09 PM Maybe. If I can get more movement on the tax status. [1:09 PM] But that is unclear to me at the present moment Marilyn Mix | Website -- 1/9/2022 at 1:10 PM April would be good. We can get a status on Chessiecon Herveus | Con Ops -- 1/9/2022 at 1:10 PM OK. [1:11 PM] Last year, we did January and April. If there is a reason to have a meeting sooner than April, we can go there. Any restrictions on dates in April? Marilyn Mix | Website -- 1/9/2022 at 1:11 PM I plan to be out of town the first week of APril Poryshkin | Con Chair -- 1/9/2022 at 1:11 PM I am aware of none at this time DrGandalf -- 1/9/2022 at 1:12 PM 1st weekend in April is supposed to be Costume Con Keith Lynch -- 1/9/2022 at 1:12 PM And the last weekend is supposed to be Ravencon Herveus | Con Ops -- 1/9/2022 at 1:12 PM Easter is 17 April. Saria | Videogaming, Website -- 1/9/2022 at 1:13 PM as always, Saturdays are better for me than Sundays, if doable, but I have nothing scheduled in April Herveus | Con Ops -- 1/9/2022 at 1:13 PM How about 9 April (Saturday) at 1300? Poryshkin | Con Chair -- 1/9/2022 at 1:13 PM Saturday, 9 April, then? Or Marilyn, does that overlap your being otu of town? Marilyn Mix | Website -- 1/9/2022 at 1:14 PM I plan to be on a beach in Hawai'i on that date. Herveus | Con Ops -- 1/9/2022 at 1:14 PM Well then. Wil you have WiFi? [1:15 PM] How does 16 April sound? That's the day before Easter. DrGandalf -- 1/9/2022 at 1:15 PM I have something at 2:30 on the 9th, but we might be done by then. 16 or 23 would be bwtter Poryshkin | Con Chair -- 1/9/2022 at 1:16 PM 23 is sounding better all around Marilyn Mix | Website -- 1/9/2022 at 1:16 PM If the 9th is better for most people, go with it. Covid may cause me to cancel the trip. Herveus | Con Ops -- 1/9/2022 at 1:16 PM 23 April is good by me. 2 Dave/Evan(damont) | Registration -- 1/9/2022 at 1:16 PM 23 April works for me AFAIK. DrGandalf -- 1/9/2022 at 1:17 PM 23 is good Saria | Videogaming, Website -- 1/9/2022 at 1:17 PM 23rd works for me Herveus | Con Ops -- 1/9/2022 at 1:18 PM OK. Channel for April 2022 set up with date. 1 [1:19 PM] 1/9/2022's agenda starts with officer elections, then tax status, then the usual stuff. [1:21 PM] The slate of candidates from December is: [1:21 PM] President: Michael Houghton Vice President: Meg Hogan Treasurer: Sam Hogan Secretary: Dave Montuori Trustee: Marc Drexler Poryshkin | Con Chair -- 1/9/2022 at 1:22 PM I'll make a call from the floor to objections or contested offices. Diamond Mystic -- 1/9/2022 at 1:22 PM John Weller, signing-on. My applogies, I wasn't sure I'd be able to as I was dealing with my father's hospitalization until a moment ago. Poryshkin | Con Chair -- 1/9/2022 at 1:23 PM If there are none, I will make a motion to speed things up by voting for the indicated offices and candidates en block DrGandalf -- 1/9/2022 at 1:23 PM 2nd @Diamond Mystic John Weller, signing-on. My applogies, I wasn't sure I'd be able to as I was dealing with my father's hospitalization until a moment ago. Poryshkin | Con Chair -- 1/9/2022 at 1:23 PM Urph. Understandable. and not a hapy thing to deal with. Dave/Evan(damont) | Registration -- 1/9/2022 at 1:23 PM @Diamond Mystic Ugh! Sending out prayers, good thoughts, healing vibes, and Oxford commas for your father. Herveus | Con Ops -- 1/9/2022 at 1:23 PM All in favor of the slate say aye. Those opposed say Nay Diamond Mystic -- 1/9/2022 at 1:24 PM Oxford commas are so important: also, 3rd Marilyn Mix | Website -- 1/9/2022 at 1:24 PM aye Poryshkin | Con Chair -- 1/9/2022 at 1:24 PM Aye Dave/Evan(damont) | Registration -- 1/9/2022 at 1:24 PM Aye DrGandalf -- 1/9/2022 at 1:25 PM [eye] Diamond Mystic -- 1/9/2022 at 1:25 PM aye Herveus | Con Ops -- 1/9/2022 at 1:25 PM The ayes have it. We have officers for the next year. Yay! Saria | Videogaming, Website -- 1/9/2022 at 1:25 PM aye DrGandalf -- 1/9/2022 at 1:26 PM Dave/Evan(damont) | Registration -- 1/9/2022 at 1:26 PM Herveus | Con Ops -- 1/9/2022 at 1:27 PM I was asked to put our tax exempt status on the agenda as a nudge. Let's hit that first. Poryshkin? Poryshkin | Con Chair -- 1/9/2022 at 1:28 PM First off, obligatory Treasurer's report. We have $9442.83 in the various accounts. Some random donations havne't quite offset the ongoing expenses. But that bleeds into the tax status. [1:30 PM] I have made some progress in restoring some of the lost data from the missing yeras. Which leads me to believe that it will be possible to get things filled in more completely; but what I have been able to do leads me even more to believe that I am going to need to consult with a real live tax lawyer to sort things out. [1:31 PM] I don't remember, did the corporation authorize paying for such at the last meeting (yes, I know I should have read the minutes for this bit of info.) Herveus | Con Ops -- 1/9/2022 at 1:31 PM I do not recall that detail being discussed. Diamond Mystic -- 1/9/2022 at 1:32 PM wither do I. [1:32 PM] ***neither do I. DrGandalf -- 1/9/2022 at 1:32 PM Me 3 Keith Lynch -- 1/9/2022 at 1:32 PM I just searched December's transcript, and there's no such mention there. Herveus | Con Ops -- 1/9/2022 at 1:32 PM OK. Do you have any idea what this might cost? Keith Lynch -- 1/9/2022 at 1:33 PM Nor in November's. DrGandalf -- 1/9/2022 at 1:33 PM Do we know one that will give us a good rate? Marilyn Mix | Website -- 1/9/2022 at 1:33 PM My ignorant question: Do we need a tax attorney or just a CPA? Diamond Mystic -- 1/9/2022 at 1:33 PM ^^^ Keith Lynch -- 1/9/2022 at 1:33 PM Perhaps fandom's own John Pomeranz can give a discount. Diamond Mystic -- 1/9/2022 at 1:33 PM my thought as well. DrGandalf -- 1/9/2022 at 1:33 PM Can't hurt to ask Poryshkin | Con Chair -- 1/9/2022 at 1:33 PM Then I will make a motion that the corporation authorize the expenses for consultation with a professional in order to assist with gaining tax exempt status. I am not sure what this fee would beat this time, so this counts as a very non-standard expense. Thus, a recognition of the need for a specific action. Marilyn Mix | Website -- 1/9/2022 at 1:34 PM He could advise on what sort of professional we will need. (edited) Dave/Evan(damont) | Registration -- 1/9/2022 at 1:34 PM Last mention of tax lawyer was in September on #modchat when you asked if any of us knew one willing to work pro bono. @Marilyn Mix | Website My ignorant question: Do we need a tax attorney or just a CPA? Poryshkin | Con Chair -- 1/9/2022 at 1:34 PM An actual tax attorney. Herveus | Con Ops -- 1/9/2022 at 1:35 PM We have a motion. Do we havea second? Diamond Mystic -- 1/9/2022 at 1:35 PM I'll second. Dave/Evan(damont) | Registration -- 1/9/2022 at 1:35 PM We should be asking the initial questions pretty mich right now before tax season gets hairier. @Dave/Evan(damont) | Registration Last mention of tax lawyer was in September on #modchat when you asked if any of us knew one willing to work pro bono. Poryshkin | Con Chair -- 1/9/2022 at 1:35 PM Thank you, that was something i just couln't get into or out of my mind. @Dave/Evan(damont) | Registration We should be asking the initial questions pretty mich right now before tax season gets hairier. Poryshkin | Con Chair -- 1/9/2022 at 1:35 PM Exactly my thoughts. Herveus | Con Ops -- 1/9/2022 at 1:36 PM Do we need further discussion, or can we proceed to a vote? DrGandalf -- 1/9/2022 at 1:36 PM BSFS went through this some years ago, maybe Dale Arnold can give us a lead Diamond Mystic -- 1/9/2022 at 1:36 PM As poryshkin is the one looking over the numbers, I'll trust it that detemination. DrGandalf -- 1/9/2022 at 1:37 PM Seems kind of open ended, should we set a $ limit? Poryshkin | Con Chair -- 1/9/2022 at 1:37 PM I wouldn't mind suggestions, though I do know someone who fits the description; again, I'm not trying to build a personal power base. [1:37 PM] If we have some idea of what it might cost, but I personally don't. Diamond Mystic -- 1/9/2022 at 1:38 PM I think a limit is a good precaution to be sure we don't possibly use up more than we are comfortable with on someone who might turn out to be not so great or what we need. But... Herveus | Con Ops -- 1/9/2022 at 1:38 PM Perhaps a trial limit of, say $750? If more is needed, we can revisit. Diamond Mystic -- 1/9/2022 at 1:38 PM Admittedly, I'm no expert and wouldn't know what a sensible limit for such might be given going rates. DrGandalf -- 1/9/2022 at 1:39 PM Sounds reasonable Dave/Evan(damont) | Registration -- 1/9/2022 at 1:39 PM Until we have better data on what it is likely to cost overall, I'd say set a $500-750 limit. Poryshkin | Con Chair -- 1/9/2022 at 1:39 PM Well, that does seem sensible. Diamond Mystic -- 1/9/2022 at 1:40 PM I'd lean more toward $750 but yeah sounds good. Dave/Evan(damont) | Registration -- 1/9/2022 at 1:40 PM (I'm guessing 2-3 hours at $250/hour) Diamond Mystic -- 1/9/2022 at 1:40 PM DrGandalf -- 1/9/2022 at 1:41 PM [1:42 PM] No sense worrying about getting tax exempt if we bankrupt ourselves getting there (edited) Keith Lynch -- 1/9/2022 at 1:42 PM That makes cents. escape to cancel * enter to save 2 Diamond Mystic -- 1/9/2022 at 1:42 PM Herveus | Con Ops -- 1/9/2022 at 1:42 PM Poryshkin, do you accept a friendly amendment to impose an upper limit of $750 for the professional services? Poryshkin | Con Chair -- 1/9/2022 at 1:42 PM jjCertainly Herveus | Con Ops -- 1/9/2022 at 1:43 PM Thanks. One less bit of voting. [1:43 PM] My sense is that we are ready to vote on the motion. All in favor say aye; those opposed say nay. Poryshkin | Con Chair -- 1/9/2022 at 1:43 PM Aye DrGandalf -- 1/9/2022 at 1:43 PM [eye] Dave/Evan(damont) | Registration -- 1/9/2022 at 1:43 PM Aye Diamond Mystic -- 1/9/2022 at 1:43 PM aye Marilyn Mix | Website -- 1/9/2022 at 1:44 PM Can you restate the motion , with the amendment, so it is easier to document what we think we voted for. Herveus | Con Ops -- 1/9/2022 at 1:45 PM Right. Moved that the corporation authorize the Treasurer to spend up to $750 for professional services in support of gaining tax exempt status. Marilyn Mix | Website -- 1/9/2022 at 1:46 PM Aye Diamond Mystic -- 1/9/2022 at 1:46 PM [eye] Herveus | Con Ops -- 1/9/2022 at 1:46 PM The ayes have it; the motion carries. [1:47 PM] Con Chair Poryshkin | Con Chair -- 1/9/2022 at 1:48 PM Not a whole lot of new to report; the hotel still hasn't yet asked us for a deposit ont he contract, although the contract has been returned to them, sighen. Still unsure about bringing back the art show. [1:49 PM] Oh, I need to ask Crystal if she has someohe in mind for music GoH. DrGandalf -- 1/9/2022 at 1:50 PM Maybe since 2022 is going to be a strange year anyway, we should hold off on the art show, and if by November we think its a good idea to do one in 2023, we can make a big point of it at the con this year 2 Poryshkin | Con Chair -- 1/9/2022 at 1:50 PM Lingering issues from Chessiecon 2021: Physical Program Book Con Chair still needs to get wording to Registration regarding letter to membership asking what they prefer their status to be Return of deposit from L previous hotel Diamond Mystic -- 1/9/2022 at 1:52 PM @DrGandalf I know I had mentioned knowing someone who would be good for the Art Show role, but I think with any potential person to fill that, we'd have a better chance of people being more stable in 2023-and would give us time to plan for it logistically as well. 1 Yakira - Volunteers and Vendors -- 1/9/2022 at 1:54 PM I am partly here but am also about to be on Zoom for a program planning meeting for Balticon. I will be checking here though and if you need me then ping. 2 Herveus | Con Ops -- 1/9/2022 at 1:56 PM There's been no movement on the physical program book. Let me see what I can get done in the next week or two. Poryshkin | Con Chair -- 1/9/2022 at 1:59 PM just as a poke, that's pretty much it for ConChair Dave/Evan(damont) | Registration -- 1/9/2022 at 1:59 PM [2:00 PM] Registration to Treasurer... there was an email from a vendor last month asking for a refund. Pretty sure you were copied on it. Did you receive it? (edited) Poryshkin | Con Chair -- 1/9/2022 at 2:00 PM Yes, and the refund has been issued. Dave/Evan(damont) | Registration -- 1/9/2022 at 2:00 PM OK, thanks. WIll update the database with that note. Poryshkin | Con Chair -- 1/9/2022 at 2:01 PM Odd, I thought I had cc'd you on that note. Ah, well, no biggie, you're doing what you need to now. Yakira - Volunteers and Vendors -- 1/9/2022 at 2:04 PM Also, Jo was wondering when she gets her Turkey Award. [2:04 PM] Not sure why I was copied into that email. Poryshkin | Con Chair -- 1/9/2022 at 2:05 PM Yeah, got that message as well, and it's petty much when I get around to it-been focusing on the previous records data, I should probably focus on the lingering con stuff, like letter wording and turkey awards. [2:06 PM] You were probably copied due to her being a vendor, and going through that route. Marilyn Mix | Website -- 1/9/2022 at 2:06 PM I'd like the 2021 Turkey winners to put on the web site. Not urgent. Herveus | Con Ops -- 1/9/2022 at 2:06 PM Marilyn, anything to report on website? Marilyn Mix | Website -- 1/9/2022 at 2:06 PM yes Herveus | Con Ops -- 1/9/2022 at 2:06 PM Do tell. Marilyn Mix | Website -- 1/9/2022 at 2:06 PM I put up a temporary 2022 page [2:07 PM] I have asked Nora Echeveria at BSFS for an account I can use to create a WordPress Chessiecon web site. [2:08 PM] Apparently, this will be hosted on site she pays for because she told me she would make another account in her reseller account. [2:09 PM] I don't clearly understand this situation. [2:10 PM] So now I think TSFS should get their own hosting service eventually. But for now, we need to save money. Alex * Jack-of-All-Trades -- 1/9/2022 at 2:10 PM Sorry for lateness!! I just moved to CA and I'm adjusting to when the meeting was in the new timezone, I'll catch up on what I missed Yakira - Volunteers and Vendors -- 1/9/2022 at 2:11 PM BSFS has already offered to help host website and Zambia for us. For free, especially since we get so little traffic. I would prefer not to host it on Nora's account. [2:12 PM] This is a discussion we should have with Rafferty to help us get it set up. [2:12 PM] especially now that Discon is over. Marilyn Mix | Website -- 1/9/2022 at 2:12 PM @Yakira - Volunteers and Vendors You will need to explain to Nora and Mike Rafferty what you were offering. MIke told me to ask Nora. Yakira - Volunteers and Vendors -- 1/9/2022 at 2:12 PM okay, I will talk to him Marilyn Mix | Website -- 1/9/2022 at 2:13 PM I would also like to talk about publicity/marketing Herveus | Con Ops -- 1/9/2022 at 2:13 PM OK. Go ahead. Marilyn Mix | Website -- 1/9/2022 at 2:14 PM I took 50 flyers to Discon 3 (thanks Herveus for 30 of them) About half were taken. 2 Poryshkin | Con Chair -- 1/9/2022 at 2:14 PM Excellent Marilyn Mix | Website -- 1/9/2022 at 2:15 PM I did offer to take the lead on Publicity so Poryshkin can concentrate on Chair and Treasury. I didn't get a clear acceptance/rejection of my offer. Poryshkin | Con Chair -- 1/9/2022 at 2:15 PM Oh, smehow I missed that. Marilyn Mix | Website -- 1/9/2022 at 2:16 PM Probably the post-con haze ;-) Poryshkin | Con Chair -- 1/9/2022 at 2:16 PM Yes, please, and I can link you to the relevant information later. Marilyn Mix | Website -- 1/9/2022 at 2:17 PM Very good. I need access to Facebook and Twitter accounts. [2:18 PM] The Facebook description still has 2019 stuff and Twitter hasn't had a post since 2019 or so. (edited) 1 [2:18 PM] I haven't heard back from Jessica Moran about setting up Instagram or TikTok. Keith Lynch -- 1/9/2022 at 2:19 PM I'll keep the rec.arts.sf.fandom newsgroup informed, since I know you're not on it, Marilyn. 2 Poryshkin | Con Chair -- 1/9/2022 at 2:19 PM I wasn't aware that we had an actual Twitter account. Um. As for FB, 2019 is kind of weird-"Otto" has admin on that, and was updating through the 2021 convention. @Poryshkin | Con Chair I wasn't aware that we had an actual Twitter account. Um. As for FB, 2019 is kind of weird-"Otto" has admin on that, and was updating through the 2021 convention. Marilyn Mix | Website -- 1/9/2022 at 2:19 PM I'll send any posts to Keith. Diamond Mystic -- 1/9/2022 at 2:20 PM @Marilyn Mix | Website Jess has been dealing with a lot including family issues (and Covid-scares) along with me currently, but I just let her know to link you to the insta & Tik Tok as she sets it up. Marilyn Mix | Website -- 1/9/2022 at 2:20 PM Facebook did have posts. It's the "about" info that needs updating. Diamond Mystic -- 1/9/2022 at 2:20 PM She said she should have that up and running by end of this month. Keith Lynch -- 1/9/2022 at 2:20 PM Thanks. But note that I'm not on Facebook or Twitter, only on rasff. Poryshkin | Con Chair -- 1/9/2022 at 2:20 PM ah @Diamond Mystic @Marilyn Mix | Website Jess has been dealing with a lot including family issues (and Covid-scares) along with me currently, but I just let her know to link you to the insta & Tik Tok as she sets it up. Marilyn Mix | Website -- 1/9/2022 at 2:21 PM This is not urgent. I just wanted a quick, yes I'm still willing to help. @Keith Lynch Thanks. But note that I'm not on Facebook or Twitter, only on rasff. Marilyn Mix | Website -- 1/9/2022 at 2:21 PM I meant I would send you the text of the posts. Diamond Mystic -- 1/9/2022 at 2:22 PM She is! We've had 2 people in my family that have tested positive, and I had to get a test (negative) as someone at my job caught it recently as well. 1 Poryshkin | Con Chair -- 1/9/2022 at 2:22 PM Urph. [2:22 PM] Double-plus ungood! [2:22 PM] Glad yours was negative, though Diamond Mystic -- 1/9/2022 at 2:23 PM @Diamond Mystic She is! We've had 2 people in my family that have tested positive, and I had to get a test (negative) as someone at my job caught it recently as well. Dave/Evan(damont) | Registration -- 1/9/2022 at 2:25 PM I totally hear ya on that -- my dad came down with Covid (as did many others at the same holiday party he caught it at), the rest of us managed to avoid catching it from him. Marilyn Mix | Website -- 1/9/2022 at 2:25 PM https://twitter.com/Chessiecon Chessiecon (@Chessiecon) Thanksgiving Science Fiction Society is a non-profit organization for fans interested in science fiction, speculative fiction, fantasy, and related genres SF/F Tweets 114 Followers 112 Twitter [2:26 PM] @Poryshkin | Con Chair So you don't have the account info for the Chessiecon Twitter account? [2:27 PM] The last post was about cancelling Chessiecon 2019 Poryshkin | Con Chair -- 1/9/2022 at 2:27 PM I do, but it's under Otto's account, I have to look it up, don't know it off the top of my head. 1 [2:28 PM] Oh, sorry, not twitter, Faceplant. Gar, mis-read that [2:29 PM] I don't know anything about a chessiecon twitter account. However, I can make an educated guess. [2:30 PM] The last person to handle FB before Otto is probably the person to ask-I'll do that after the meeting, to conffirm. If not her, then I'd have to chase down a string. Marilyn Mix | Website -- 1/9/2022 at 2:30 PM Anyway, send me info about that and any conventions we typically do program book ads, fan tables, send flyers to, etc. Poryshkin | Con Chair -- 1/9/2022 at 2:30 PM Exactly. Will do. Marilyn Mix | Website -- 1/9/2022 at 2:31 PM Also, everyone, let me know if you are willing to help in any way. Diamond Mystic -- 1/9/2022 at 2:32 PM My offer to go a-flyering around MD still stands, hitting some colleges and such (I'd have to come up with an exact schedule/itinerary but I digress). (edited) 1 Marilyn Mix | Website -- 1/9/2022 at 2:35 PM That's all I need to talk about. Herveus | Con Ops -- 1/9/2022 at 2:36 PM Thanks. [2:36 PM] Any other departments that have things to report? Dave/Evan(damont) | Registration -- 1/9/2022 at 2:38 PM Reminder from Registration for folks here at the meeting, that if you had a 2021 in-person membership and want to roll it over to 2022, PM or email me. I have Marilyn and Herveus already. Marilyn Mix | Website -- 1/9/2022 at 2:39 PM @Dave/Evan(damont) | RegistrationHave we set the 2022 membership rates yet? Dave/Evan(damont) | Registration -- 1/9/2022 at 2:39 PM I don't believe we have. Marilyn Mix | Website -- 1/9/2022 at 2:41 PM Can that wait until April, or should we decide sooner? Poryshkin | Con Chair -- 1/9/2022 at 2:43 PM I think it can wait, but probably not until April. Specifically, I'd like to get the crowdfunding thing up, and possibly gifting a membership as one of the options for that. But that can be done by notification to the mailing list. 1 Herveus | Con Ops -- 1/9/2022 at 2:43 PM Sounds like a plan. Keith Lynch -- 1/9/2022 at 2:44 PM Should we have another meeting before April? Poryshkin | Con Chair -- 1/9/2022 at 2:44 PM ieie, propogation to the staff mailing list about exact rates, cutoff date, etc. And once resolved, that can be an option for the crowdfunding project. Herveus | Con Ops -- 1/9/2022 at 2:45 PM If it appears that we need one, we can set a date. Dave/Evan(damont) | Registration -- 1/9/2022 at 2:45 PM IMO, I don't think we need to have a meeting specifically to set membership rates. When things get moving on tax exempt status, we may want to schedule one. Keith Lynch -- 1/9/2022 at 2:47 PM Right. I was thinking mostly about how dynamic the situation is, both covid and inflation. Arisia just decided to go virtual again this year. Dave/Evan(damont) | Registration -- 1/9/2022 at 2:47 PM Which makes total sense given that was supposed to be this month. (edited) Keith Lynch -- 1/9/2022 at 2:47 PM And of course hotels going out of business. DrGandalf -- 1/9/2022 at 2:47 PM No virtual Arisia. No Arisia at all 2 [2:48 PM] By the time they decided to cancel Arisia (3 or 4 days ago) there wasn't enough time to get a VCon together Herveus | Con Ops -- 1/9/2022 at 2:49 PM Right now, there's not any clear reason why we would need to schedule a business meeting before April. If the need arises, we can sort something out. DrGandalf -- 1/9/2022 at 2:49 PM Boskone is still planning live, but also hybrid so they already have the people and such for virtual Poryshkin | Con Chair -- 1/9/2022 at 2:49 PM See the maskless, masses there, spreading BS everywhere, Spreading COVID anyway they like... [2:49 PM] It's a good thing I'm not a filker. Marilyn Mix | Website -- 1/9/2022 at 2:50 PM We can schedule Chessiecon meetings when we need to. The April meeting is for TSFS business and CHessiecon status. Herveus | Con Ops -- 1/9/2022 at 2:50 PM Any other departmental reports? My sense is that we've gotten what was going to be given, and that it would be appropriate to consider being done with the meeting. Poryshkin | Con Chair -- 1/9/2022 at 2:51 PM Move to adjourn. DrGandalf -- 1/9/2022 at 2:51 PM 2[degrees] Herveus | Con Ops -- 1/9/2022 at 2:51 PM All in favor harumph for the governor. Dave/Evan(damont) | Registration -- 1/9/2022 at 2:51 PM Harumph! Yakira - Volunteers and Vendors -- 1/9/2022 at 2:51 PM harumph Poryshkin | Con Chair -- 1/9/2022 at 2:51 PM Harumph DrGandalf -- 1/9/2022 at 2:51 PM Harumph. Marilyn Mix | Website -- 1/9/2022 at 2:51 PM Harumph Herveus | Con Ops -- 1/9/2022 at 2:52 PM Thank you all for coming. See you in April at the least. [2:52 PM] This meeting is adjourned. DrGandalf -- 1/9/2022 at 2:52 PM Another day, another con/club meeting Marilyn Mix | Website -- 1/9/2022 at 2:53 PM Stay healthy (or get healthy) as the case may be. DrGandalf -- 1/9/2022 at 2:53 PM That's why we're being hermits except for groceries for the month Dave/Evan(damont) | Registration -- 1/9/2022 at 2:54 PM Groceries and medical appointments. Between me and my parents, the latter are numerous. DrGandalf -- 1/9/2022 at 2:54 PM Medical yes, and dental. Lots of dental. Diamond Mystic -- 1/9/2022 at 3:02 PM Harumph! Great, twice now I've been late on that: I'm becoming the guy you didn't get a harumph outta. oh well. Till next time. Stay sharp and avoid the noid... er covid.