Hi Cliff
I also have a Meade, an LX90, mine does require require pointing north.
I am assuming that you have not 'trained' the scope. This can make a big difference to pointing accuracy, and should be done every so often, I am assuming that it can be done on yours!
Do you have a manual? Link below if not. Looks like appendix A (page 44) for training.
http://www.opticstar.com/Download/As...ers_Manual.pdf
Good luck
Philip