Board Meeting 2012-2013

NSML Board Meeting – May 8, 2013

  1. Membership of the league
    1. None of the current 55 schools have indicated they will be leaving the league next year.
    2. In future years, schools missing meets may be subject to removal from the league by the board.
    3. We currently have three schools on the waiting list to enter the league.
  2. Schedule for 2013-2014
    The following dates were approved by the board: Thursday 10/3/13, Thursday 11/14/13, Thursday 12/12/13, Wednesday 2/5/14, and Thursday 3/6/14.
  3. Written topics
    Several modifications were made to the proposed topics, then approved by the board.
  4. Oral topics
    Not yet available.
  5. Treasurer’s report
    The league is doing well financially. We are close to our goal of having a year’s budget in reserves.
  6. Board membership
    1. New members: Nadja Aquino from UC Lab and Rich Cortez from Conant.
    2. Ribbons will be handled by Nadja Aquino next year.
    3. An assistant webmaster is needed. This person does not need to be on the board. Anyone interested in doing this should contact Steve Goodman.
    4. The league needs a vice president to assist with the running of the league. Anyone interested in doing this should contact Steve Goodman.
    5. The all-conference committee needs one other person for next year. This person does not need to be on the board. Anyone interested in doing this should contact Steve Goodman.
  7. Website
    The website will be updated with some missing notes from earlier years.
  8. Question writers
    1. One new question writer is needed. Anyone interested in doing this should contact Steve Goodman.
    2. Additional proofreaders will be needed in the near future. Anyone interested in doing this should contact Steve Goodman.
  9. John Benson award
    The board agreed to change the requirement of having participated in at least four meets each year to being an active member for four years. It is hoped this will attract more nominations for this award.