Mythopoeic Society

Mythopoeic Society Elections (2000-2002)

RSSMarch 31, 1999

by Mike Glyer, Recording Secretary

Members of the Mythopoeic Society will be electing the Council of Stewards to new three-year terms in the fall of 1999. While all of these positions are open to members at every election, the Council is conducting its most active search ever for capable volunteers because four incumbents are not seeking re-election. Their positions are: Secretary for Mythopoeic Conferences, Editor of Mythlore, Membership Secretary, and Secretary for Discussion Groups.

Composition of the Council: There are 11 Stewards on the Council, including the Founder, Glen GoodKnight (who is remaining on the Council, but is resigning as editor of Mythlore.) Here is a brief description of the other 10 positions.

Corresponding Secretary: Handles e-mail and postal correspondence; publishes the Steward’s Forum monthly; maintains contact with Board of Advisors.

Editor of Mythic Circle: Responsible for editing and publishing of Mythic Circle.

Editor of Mythlore: Responsible for editing and publishing of Mythlore.

Editor of Mythprint: Responsible for editing and publishing of Mythprint.

Manager of the Orders Department: Maintains the Society’s stock of back issues and sales items. Maintains a transaction log and document file relative to all membership, subscription, and sale records. Mails out current issues, back orders, and merchandise as required. Manages the Society dealer’s table at Mythcon. Invoices institutional subscribers as needed and services delivery complaints. Updates membership and subscriber information to the periodical data compilers. Deposits checks and posts records to Treasurer.

Membership Secretary: Keeps membership records; maintains the Society database; publishes the membership directory.

Recording Secretary: Keeps minutes of Stewards’ meetings; coordinates elections

Secretary for Discussion Groups: Facilitates formation of discussion groups; assists discussion groups with questions or concerns; forwards a calendar of discussion groups to Mythprint.

Secretary for the Mythopoeic Press: Responsible for acquisition, production, sales, and marketing of Mythopoeic Press publications. With the editorial board, selects items for publication. Secures rights. Handles publishing, publicity and distribution.

Secretary for Mythopoeic Conferences: Responsible for Mythcons. Primary tasks involve contacting groups interested in running a Mythcon and keeping in touch with groups planning future Mythcons. Advises Mythcon committees.

Treasurer: Keeps the Society’s books; prepares the annual budget; reports to the Council of Stewards, Society membership, and government agencies as needed. Coordinates bank accounts. Oversees collection and distribution of Society funds.

How to Volunteer: The Council intends to recommend a slate of nominees at its May 22nd meeting. If you would like to communicate your interest in any position to the Council, contact:

Edith Crowe, Chair
1124 Eden Bower Lane
Redwood City, CA 94061
E-mail: ecrowe@email.sjsu.edu

Also, anyone wanting more information on any position is welcome to contact Edith who will forward the inquiry to the incumbent.

In addition to the slate put together by the Council of Stewards, members may also be nominated by submitting a petition with the 20 necessary signatures (5% of current members) to:

Mike Glyer
705 Valley View Ave.
Monrovia CA 91016
E-mail: MGlyer@compuserve.com

by August 16th. Watch the Mythopoeic Society web site and the announcements electronic mailing list for further details. This is an uncommon opportunity for those of you concerned about the future of the Society to take a hand in directing that future. Please consider joining the Council and help us move our unique organization into a new millenium.