Snippet 20230528 May Highlights and Future Happenings
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This Month’s Highlights
Community NEWS
The National Mah Jongg League posted FAQs. If the bright colors on black are hard to read, consider reading Modern Mahjong’s version of the FAQs.
YouTube Channel
The Wright-Patterson Mah Jongg (WPMJ) Nitty-Gritty PRIMETIME Let’s Play Livestream will resume when the version is launched by Mahjong Time. Stay tuned for updates!
If you would like to help monitor chat during livestreams, consider volunteering as a moderator. Click to apply!
Speaking GIGs
05/04/2023 VIRTUAL GIG Upper Saddle River NJ
Title: Mah Jongg Day and Chanukah Boutique
Registration: PENDING
If you want to see videos of past events, please visit Michele’s Speaking Engagements page.
Instructor Guild
New Members
The Mahj Life Instructor Guild is growing! Check out our new instructors:
- None this month.
New Features
Here are the latest features added to the instructor guild:
- Enhanced directory (public content)
- Merit Program for Instructors, American Mah Jongg Quest Rules Trek Microbadge pre-launch, anticipated release June 2023 (public content; members-only program)
- Lesson Case Studies (members-only content)
If you are new to mah jongg or already know how to play and just want to build your skills search the directory to find an instructor near you!
Merit Program for Instructors
The Merit Program for Instructors (MPI) is designed to provide a means for American mah jongg instructors to test their knowledge of the game with the potential to earn microcredentials. Congratulations to these instructors for their achievements.
AMJ Quest Rules Trek Microbadge
- Toni Giordano
- AMJIA Members via the Mahj Life Legacy Policy
If you are an aspiring or current instructor, consider joining the Mahj Life Instructor Guild so you can participate in the Merit Program for Instructors to show that you have the knowledge and skills needed to succeed as an American mah jongg instructor.
Changes to the Wiki
New
DECISION-MAKING TIMEFRAME GUIDELINES (Article 198)
STACKS (Article 199)
JOKER EXCHANGE FOR MAH JONGG (Article 200)
HOW TO TEACH AMERICAN MAH JONGG (Article 201)
Updated
CHANGING AN EXPOSURE (Article 6)
If you have an idea for a wiki article, please use this form to contribute content.
New Merch
Check out this index to find merch that resonates with you: https://mahjlife.com/merch-index/
Future Happenings
Speaking GIGs
November
11/02/2023 IN-PERSON GIG Irvine CA Merage JCC in Orange County, CA
Title: 2023 NMJL Card Scoop with Tips for a Smooth Transition
Registration: PENDING