Mathematics League

of

Eastern Massachusetts

Spring Meeting – May 10, 2001

Doherty Middle School

Andover, MA

 

  1. Refreshments were served
  2. Seventeen coaches present, representing 14 schools
  3. Treasurer’s  report: estimated balance as of May 3  - $4265.73.  Approved.
  4. Test-Writer’s report:  More questions next year will be modeled after previous years.  Kent will try to make one question in each category a bit easier than the others.  Discussion on whether to include formulas or formula page on test.
  5. In the interest of fairness to all, a motion was passed unanimously to BAN programmable/graphing calculators.
  6. Minutes from Fall 2000 meeting approved.
  7. Topics for 2001-2002:  suggested that discussion of new topics and/or format changes be placed on the agenda in the fall when attendance is usually greater.  It was noted that the Arithmetic category has seemed to have gotten more difficult.  An effort will be made to make the questions more appropriate for 6th and 7th graders. Topics for next season were approved.
  8. Cluster configurations for 2001 – 2002 were announced.
  9. Tabulator’s report:  much better reporting by V.P.s this year!  Most were mailed by the weekend following the meets.  Coaches were reminded to include grades and make sure names are spelled correctly.  Suggestion for Bob to meet with V.P.s briefly in the Fall. 
  10. Slate of Officers was presented and approved:  President:  Tony Biscardi, Treasurer: Beth Morrissey, Tabulator: Bob Velevis, Webmaster: Vaag Mosca, Test Writer: Kent Findell.
  11. Sue mentioned receiving a thank you from Irene Martinoli for flowers sent in the Fall. Word is that she is doing very well. Flowers will be sent to Beth Morrissey with our wishes for a speedy and complete recovery.
  12. Webmaster report:  Vaag emphasized that old contests are on the site as well as each competition after it occurs.  Coaches should make every attempt to make the site available to students. Sue mentioned that the web site is invaluable for towns seeking information about joining the League.  It was voted to raise the Webmaster’s stipend to $xxx. (redacted, see Advisors area) Vaag will include one more prior year this summer and each competition next year.
  13. Reminder that dues will be $185 next year.
  14. Jane Sughrue (Winchester) was recognized for 30 years in the Math League.  She will be missed!
  15. In recognition of Norton Levy’s 50 years of service to public education in general and the Math League in particular, it was voted to name the plaque for the Most Improved Team after him.  He will be invited to the Fall meeting and receive a formal award.
  16. Awards were distributed.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Sue McLellan

Outgoing President