It seems to me that a great deal of time is being wasted
         waiting for meetings to get started. It is getting worse
         because people start showing up late because they know it is
         not going to start on time anyway.

         I suggest we break this vicious cycle by starting meetings no
         more than 5 minutes late starting Monday, 11/14.

         Hand-in-hand with this is better scheduling of length of
         meetings as well. I propose that we plan on 2 hours for game
         reviews, initiations, and other "major" meetings. I further
         propose that these meetings be held at 10:00 a.m. or 2:00
         p.m. That way, they start when people should be at work, they
         finish about lunch time, they start when people should be
         back from lunch, and they end before most people should need
         to leave work.

         One last request: If you are expected at a meeting but are
         unable to make it or will be late, please have the courtesy
         to contact the person in charge of the meeting to let him/her
         know they should not wait for you.

         Following these suggestions should help reduce stress and
         reduce wasted time.

         I would appreciate your comments on different or better ways
         to accomplish these goals.

         I would also appreciate your comments if you see flaws in my
         suggestions.

         Thanks for listening!!

         John