American Mensa Gatherings Handbook Discussion Drafts

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Chapters 00-TOC.rtf 05-Introduction.rtf 06-Terms.rtf 10-Types-of-Gatherings.rtf 15-Roles-n-Responsibilities.rtf 20-Hotel-Relations.rtf 25-Planning-n-budgeting.rtf 27-Hospitality.rtf 30-Programs-n-events.rtf (currently blank) 35-Volunteers.rtf (currently blank) 40-Customers-n-attendees.rtf (currently blank) 42-Ride-n-Roommate-Matching.rtf 45-Publicity.rtf (currently blank) 50-Website.rtf (currently blank) 55-At-the-event.rtf (currently blank) 60-Generic-Do-n-Dont.rtf (currently blank) 65-Relations-w-AML-n-RVC.rtf (currently blank) 70-Policies-ASIEs.rtf (currently blank) 75-Appendicies.rtf 80-AG-2.rtf 82-AG-Site-Selection.rtf 84-Colloquium.rtf 98-Regional-Gatherings.rtf zz-Acknowledgements.rtf A partial listing of volunteers who have contributed to this Handbook. Appendicies: Small Gatherings From Interloc Silent Book, CD and Video Auctions From Interloc Punishment Auctions From Interloc AG_101 From Interloc AG 2004 From Interloc Un-Gatherings From Interloc AG History.xls 99-outtakes.rtf EditingNotes.rtf footers-2004-10-11.rtf