Campaign Statement
Dear Fellow Member of Mensa:
PLEASE DON'T READ THIS IF...
...you are getting all that you want or need out of Mensa.
BUT...
...if you not only enjoy the social aspects of Mensa (AGs, RGs, SIGs, and
parties), but feel that our organization can, and should, be just a little bit
more, then read on! Please.
My name is Tony Jackowki, and I have been a member of Mensa for
nearly 17 years, and I am running for Chairman. In November of last year
I became a Life Member because I believe in the future of this
organization. During my years of membership I have held numerous
elected positions (locally, nationally, and internationally), performed many
tasks (1991 Annual Gathering Co-Chairman, InterLoc Editor, IBD
member, 2nd Vice-Chairman AMC, and RVC7), and chaired or been a
part of committees too numerous to list here. (Please look over the
attached resume for complete details of my contributions to our
organization). I hope you will agree that my experience more than
qualifies me for the office of Chairman. In fact, in the recent nominating
process, more members of the Nominating Committee voted in favor of
my nomination for Chairman than any other candidate. (They like
me...they really like me!)
While it is good to know that the members of the NomComm have placed
their trust in my abilities, I want you to know that you can believe in me as
well. I have a very strong track record. When I accept a task or position
I tackle it with both enthusiasm and diligence, and I follow through on all
my undertakings. As Chairman, I would like to direct this energy towards
making Mensa a social organization with a conscience. I support MERF
and our Gifted Children's Programs, and believe that Mensa needs to
become more involved in our communities and schools. Our future
members will come from these activities.
I am also concerned for the health of Mensa. We seem to be on a path
to becoming an organization where disrespect for one another are the
rule rather than the exception. I want to change this direction before it's
too late. When elected Chairman I will stress respect, tolerance and
understanding as qualities I expect form all Mensa leadership. And what
better way than leading by example. I expect to focus the work of the
AMC on setting policy based on what is best for the whole membership
by listening, and more importantly, hearing what the members expect from
their organization.
I invite you to join me at the round table, where your voice will be heard.
Please feel free to contact me if you would like to discuss my campaign,
my philosophy or my vision for Mensa. Together, we can begin the
rebuilding of Mensa -- a Mensa where we embrace our uniqueness and
share it with others -- a Mensa where all members will be proud to say
they belong.
BECOME MORE THAN JUST A MEMBER -- BECOME AN ACTIVE
PARTICIPANT IN THE FUTURE OF MENSA
YOU CAN HAVE CONFIDENCE IN TONY JACKOWSKI
VOTE FOR TONY JACKOWSKI FOR CHAIRMAN