The February meeting was very informative yet poorly
attended. The Baltimore Chapter has several hundred members;
but, only a few stood up to serve on the board.
In order to get Snyder's (which is a nice location with
good food) and to get the private banquet room we need to guarantee 25
people minimum. The February meeting drew 12 people. The speaker
eats free, the students get discounted rates and the rest of those in
attendance help pay for the room. Last month those who attended all
went home with an extra dinner we bought. That was good news for those
who came. Unfortunately, the chapter lost over $450 by having a
meeting.
We have been calling for more active members and more
interest in the board. We ask members to step up and tell us what
topics would interest you. So far no one is standing up and
volunteering. This year the Chapter is supposed to have an election of
officers but it appears we are still having to draw from the same pool.
I for one am tired of doing the webpage and serving. I have been doing
this for too many years.
We need a new copy of a webpage software; however, I am
recommending the Chapter not purchase it. For the past 2 months this
website has been done with a trial copy of Microsoft Expression. The
trial expires shortly. If nobody wants to be webmaster the next page
you see will be a simple page from our Internet Provider. The
homepage will state the Website is under construction to check back later.
Hopefully, one of you will show enough interest to keep the Website alive.
It will be up to the membership to keep it alive.
I have enjoyed serving the Baltimore Chapter; however, it
is time for me to step aside. Good Luck.
