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Mle292: /* Reimbursements for Hosts */

2016-04-02T15:13:24Z

Reimbursements for Hosts

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	* The New Year's Eve party host gets $200.		* The New Year's Eve party host gets $200.
	* The Pool Party host (or whoever does the shopping for supplies) also gets $200.		* The Pool Party host (or whoever does the shopping for supplies) also gets $200.
	* The Picnic host has a $100 reimbursement plus the cost of the park rental fee. In 2016, the park fee ~~was~~ $125, and is expected to be $150 in 2017.		* The Picnic host has a $100 reimbursement plus the cost of the park rental fee. In 2016, the park fee is $125, and is expected to be $150 in 2017.

	===Special Event Scheduling===		===Special Event Scheduling===

Mle292: /* Reimbursements for Hosts */

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Reimbursements for Hosts

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	* The New Year's Eve party host gets $200.		* The New Year's Eve party host gets $200.
	* The Pool Party host (or whoever does the shopping for supplies) also gets $200.		* The Pool Party host (or whoever does the shopping for supplies) also gets $200.
	* The Picnic host has a $100 reimbursement plus the cost of the park ~~picnic permit~~. In 2016, the ~~picnic~~ fee was $125, and expected to be $150 in 2017.		* The Picnic host has a $100 reimbursement plus the cost of the park rental fee. In 2016, the park fee was $125, and is expected to be $150 in 2017.

	===Special Event Scheduling===		===Special Event Scheduling===

Mle292: /* Special Event Scheduling */

2016-04-02T15:11:51Z

Special Event Scheduling

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	===Special Event Scheduling===		===Special Event Scheduling===
	Currently, Bill Christ handles scheduling for the MN-stf Picnic, which usually happens in ~~July or August~~.		* Currently, Bill Christ handles scheduling for the MN-stf Picnic, which usually happens on the 3rd Saturday of July. The reasoning behind this date is that there enough time to recover from Convergence, but any later in the year and it starts getting dark too early.
	Minicon Hotel liaison handles scheduling of the Pool Party, which usually happens sometime in February.		* Minicon Hotel liaison handles scheduling of the Pool Party, which usually happens sometime in February. The hotel liason can be, but is not necessarily, the host. The host is typically found by the Minicon Chair(s).

	===Sample emails to send to meeting hosts===		===Sample emails to send to meeting hosts===

Mle292: /* Reimbursements for Hosts */

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Reimbursements for Hosts

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	===Reimbursements for Hosts===		===Reimbursements for Hosts===
	The standard reimbursement for hosting a meeting is $75. There are ~~two~~ exceptions:		The standard reimbursement for hosting a meeting is $75. There are three exceptions:
	* The New Year's Eve party host gets $200.		* The New Year's Eve party host gets $200.
	* The Pool Party host (or whoever does the shopping for supplies) also gets $200.		* The Pool Party host (or whoever does the shopping for supplies) also gets $200.
			* The Picnic host has a $100 reimbursement plus the cost of the park picnic permit. In 2016, the picnic fee was $125, and expected to be $150 in 2017.

	===Special Event Scheduling===		===Special Event Scheduling===

Pgdudda at 17:43, 11 April 2015

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	==Notes for MN-stf Presidents==		==Notes for MN-stf Presidents==

	~~I will eventually clean this up~~ into ~~something more detailed~~, but ~~here's a preliminary infodump~~ for ~~right now:~~		This document outlines the primary roles and responsibilities of the MN-stf President. These can be broken down into categories: liaising between members and the Board (uncommon, but occasionally you will be asked to make requests for someone uncomfortable speaking with the board directly), and scheduling bimonthly meetings.

	===Meetings===		===Meetings===

Pgdudda: /* Meetings */ copyedit for clarity

2015-03-21T15:02:53Z

Meetings: copyedit for clarity

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	Mn-stf board elections happen in the month immediately prior to Minicon. Nomination meetings happen in the two meetings prior to the election. For example, if the election is the first weekend of March, the nomination meetings will be in February. These may be adjusted to accommodate skipped meetings, as the bylaws state that there <b>must</b> be two nomination meetings prior to the election meeting.		Mn-stf board elections happen in the month immediately prior to Minicon. Nomination meetings happen in the two meetings prior to the election. For example, if the election is the first weekend of March, the nomination meetings will be in February. These may be adjusted to accommodate skipped meetings, as the bylaws state that there <b>must</b> be two nomination meetings prior to the election meeting.

	<b>Nota Bene:</b> There is a fundamental conflict between members who will not attend a meeting at which firearms are permitted and members who will not attend meetings at which firearms are prohibited. ~~Somebody~~ will always be unhappy when the voting meeting site is selected.		<b>Nota Bene:</b> There is a fundamental conflict between members who will not attend a meeting at which firearms are permitted and members who will not attend meetings at which firearms are prohibited. There will always be somebody who is unhappy when the voting meeting site is selected.

	<table width = 80% border = 1px><th>Scott Raun, wearing his board member hat, stated the following in February 2015:</th>		<table width = 80% border = 1px><th>Scott Raun, wearing his board member hat, stated the following in February 2015:</th>

Pgdudda: /* pre-meeting info for hosts */

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pre-meeting info for hosts

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	You may want to post informational signs before the meeting starts. Some signs that might be useful:		You may want to post informational signs before the meeting starts. Some signs that might be useful:

	"MNStf meeting here" (put it on your front door)		* "MNStf meeting here" (put it on your front door)
	where to put coats/bags		* where to put coats/bags
	where are restrooms		* where are restrooms
	where is soda pop/beer		* where is soda pop/beer
	wi-fi password, if you choose to make one available		* wi-fi password, if you choose to make one available
	any space that is off limits		* any space that is off limits

	Please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions you may have. I look forward to seeing you at the meeting!		Please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions you may have. I look forward to seeing you at the meeting!

Pgdudda: /* pre-meeting info for hosts */ copied wrong template, fixed now

2015-03-21T15:01:06Z

pre-meeting info for hosts: copied wrong template, fixed now

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 * Send these tips & pointers to the meeting host a few days before the meeting.
-Thank you for agreeing to host a MN-stf meeting on [Date].  Below are some questions to help us get relevant information into the appropriate issue of Einblatt.  Please use reply-all to ensure that the information gets to the editor of Einblatt.
+Hello [name],
-How to list host(s):
+Thank you for agreeing to host a MN-stf meeting on [Date].  I just wanted to contact you with some info and suggestions as you prepare for the upcoming meeting.
-The deadline for the relevant issue of Einblatt is [month] 20, 2014. Again, thank you for hosting!
+There is a reimbursement to help cover the cost of food, drink, and other supplies.  Please contact Carol Kennedy for the $75 reimbursement for hosting.

Pgdudda: meeting info plus suggested email language

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meeting info plus suggested email language

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 ==Notes for MN-stf Presidents==
-I will eventually clean this up into something slightly cleaner and with less snarky editorializing, but here's a preliminary infodump for right now:
+I will eventually clean this up into something more detailed, but here's a preliminary infodump for right now:
+===Meetings===
-Meetings are typically held on the first and third Saturdays of every month.  If it's convenient, feel free to shift things around to, e.g. the 2nd and 4th Saturday, instead.
+The President's primary responsibility is to recruit hosts for MN-stf meetings.  Meetings are typically held on the first and third Saturdays of every month.  If it's convenient, feel free to shift things around to, e.g. the 2nd and 4th Saturday, instead.  You will need to convey the meeting locations to the Einblatt editor by the 20th of the preceding month.  You should also arrange to have the meetings announced a few days beforehand on the LiveJournal page, FaceBook, and any other social media you may have access to (including Natter).  Post announcements to both the MN-stf pages and the Minicon pages.
 Mn-stf board elections happen in the month immediately prior to Minicon.  Nomination meetings happen in the two meetings prior to the election.  For example, if the election is the first weekend of March, the nomination meetings will be in February.  These may be adjusted to accommodate skipped meetings, as the bylaws state that there <b>must</b> be two nomination meetings prior to the election meeting.
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 Currently, Bill Christ handles scheduling for the MN-stf Picnic, which usually happens in July or August.
 Minicon Hotel liaison handles scheduling of the Pool Party, which usually happens sometime in February.

Pgdudda at 14:49, 21 March 2015

2015-03-21T14:49:38Z

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	Mn-stf board elections happen in the month immediately prior to Minicon. Nomination meetings happen in the two meetings prior to the election. For example, if the election is the first weekend of March, the nomination meetings will be in February. These may be adjusted to accommodate skipped meetings, as the bylaws state that there <b>must</b> be two nomination meetings prior to the election meeting.		Mn-stf board elections happen in the month immediately prior to Minicon. Nomination meetings happen in the two meetings prior to the election. For example, if the election is the first weekend of March, the nomination meetings will be in February. These may be adjusted to accommodate skipped meetings, as the bylaws state that there <b>must</b> be two nomination meetings prior to the election meeting.

	<b>Nota Bene:</b> There is a fundamental conflict between members who will not attend a meeting at which firearms are permitted and members who will not attend meetings at which firearms are prohibited. Somebody will always be unhappy when the voting meeting is selected.		<b>Nota Bene:</b> There is a fundamental conflict between members who will not attend a meeting at which firearms are permitted and members who will not attend meetings at which firearms are prohibited. Somebody will always be unhappy when the voting meeting site is selected.

	<table width = 80% border = 1px><th>Scott Raun, wearing his board member hat, stated the following in February 2015:</th>		<table width = 80% border = 1px><th>Scott Raun, wearing his board member hat, stated the following in February 2015:</th>