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I am sitting in my office and I can see through the window, snow flurries.
The temperature is warmer than it has been for a week or more, but we
are still in the grasp of winter. Tonight, I think I will take my
camera and capture some parts of the city covered in the white blanket of
fresh snow. Although winter is not my favorite time of the year, I do
enjoy winter scenes. Although the snow is a cold, physical reminder that
we are still enjoying Winter, Spring is just around the corner. With
Spring, comes new life and energy. And so it is with Delaware Valley
Mensa (DVM). We are in the process of change and renewed energy. I, for
one, as well as the members of the board, hope you can sense our
enthusiasm and enjoy the results of our efforts.
Dues renewal notices are in the mail from Home Office. Please take the
time to fill out the form, write a check and put it all in an envelope
and mail it back in. The Executive Committee (Ex-Comm) is working
diligently to provide activities you will enjoy participating in,
speakers who will capture your imagination, and generally speaking,
provide you, our members, a chapter of which you can be proud to be a
member.
The Nominating Committee has put together quite a slate of candidates for
you to consider as your representative on the Ex-Comm. This is one of
the most difficult tasks of any committee within Mensa. In reviewing the
newsletters from other chapters, I notice that many chapters have many
“open” positions. Delaware Valley Mensa has been fortunate to keep this
to a minimum. Thank you Don Baldino, Steve Kaess and Nancy Rauch for
your tireless effort in a thankless and most difficult job. Let each of
us do our part and show our appreciation for their efforts by completing
the ballet that will appear in April’s Proteus, and as we did with our
dues, mail it in. Although the Ex-Comm gives direction to DVM, it is
important to remember that this is your chapter and your vote does make a
difference.
There has been a resurgence of SIGs. Several movie SIGs have sprung up,
luncheon and dinner groups are meeting regularly and we even have a
French Speaking group. Several activities are specifically designed and
available for new members. Check out the calendar, I am sure that you
will find a number of activities to enjoy. If you do not see something
that strikes your fancy, plan an activity of your own and the board may
even cover the expenses.
All in all, all things considered, where the rubber meets the road --
this is a great chapter. It is a great chapter because of the great
people, like you, who make it what it is. With your help and guidance,
we will make it even better.
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