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Palm Beach County Mensa April, 2001
Last updated Friday, April 6th, 2001 |
Palm Beach County's future? |
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Personal Biographies of AMC Committee candidates - Glen Moulder |
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News and Notices Good news (and bad for some). Mindgames 2001 is sold out! It is full! No more registrations are being taken, but there is a waiting list. Details are available through the national Mensa web site. Contact the registrar for more information or to be placed on the list. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Member
Laura Michaels is interested in getting a science fiction group going
in Palm Beach County. If any local members are interested in SF, they
can check * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * In February, 2000, author and local member, Bob Abbott, published a puzzle column in Palm-Mensa. He received no responses from anyone. Not from anyone in our group, nor anyone else on the internet. Last month (over a year later), he got two responses. Bob sent this message to the two respondents. "This is strange. Over a year ago, February 2000, I had a puzzle in the on-line Palm Mensa newsletter. No one sent in a solution. Now just in the last week, TWO people sent in solutions, and one of them is in England. Where did you guys see the newsletter? Was there a mention of it somewhere?" Jon H. (from the UK) recently sent back "I was shown Theseus and the Minotaur by a friend. I've had a go at them on and off, but one maze I couldn't crack was Maze 8. So I did a Yahoo search to see if there was a mention of its difficulty, and found the Feb 2000 Mensa newsletter. I had another go at the maze - and it just clicked. So I sent my solution to Robert Abbott. I went back to the newsletter shortly after, and only then did I notice it was February from LAST year. So I thought no more of it. I guess it's harder than most of the 6x6 puzzles, but once you can tell what's going on, it's OK." And Giovanni B. responded "I first saw your Theseus puzzle listed in BBSpot's (www.bbspot.com,
"Your tech humor source") "Daily Spot" list of interesting and/or
amusing links a few months ago. They at first only had your original
"maze 14", but a few Bob constructs walk-through mazes and has published a number of books about mazes and puzzles, some of which you can find at Amazon or Barnes & Noble, or he will sell them to you directly. Contact Bob at 561.575.4278 or see his web site at http://www.logicmazes.com * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * |
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Karen Lary Since Mensa celebrates its fiscal new year on April 1st, I'd like to wish you each a "Happy New Mensa Year!" |
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Notes From the Underground LocSec - Barry Karas E-MAIL ADDRESSES. I got back many "bounces" from a recent e-mailing. If you have gone online or changed Internet Service Providers since September, 2000, please send your new e-mail addresses to me at bkaras@bigfoot.com. Our mailing list is maintained locally, used for Palm Beach County Mensa purposes ONLY. We do not report your address to the National office. OOPS. In connection with the e-mail bounces I experienced lately, I recently found out that part of the reason may have been due to America Online (AOL), the nation's largest ISP, not accepting e-mail for 10 days from Earthlink, my ISP, the #2 service in the country. Those messages are lost forever somewhere in cyberspace. MILESTONE. As of the end of February, we had 309 members, exceeding 300 members for the first time. EDITOR. Glen is retiring as Editor after serving his two-year term as Editor. He did a fantastic job, especially considering that PBC Mensa was the *first* Mensa chapter to put its whole newsletter on the Internet/web - and he won an award for us in the Publications Recognition Program. It is a big job, both in its importance to PBC Mensa and in its scope. Many thanks to Glen. HOWEVER, this means that we need a new Editor (or editorial team) by May 1st. Since the newsletter is the prime - and usually the only - means of communication, it is absolutely VITAL to our existence. This past month, we crossed a threshold of sorts - we exceeded 300 members. There MUST BE a member or two out there willing to help out. The job is a big one, and can be very time consuming, especially at the end of the month when the next month's issue is being finalized and printed. However, the job can be divided into discreet parts. The Editor can put together a team to perform different functions, like the calendar, the web site and the printed newsletter. PLEASE contact me (964-4360 or e-mail <bkaras@bigfoot.com>) if you are interested in all or a portion of the Editor position. |
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Glen Moulder First order of business. Last month, I welcomed new member "Swartz Matthew" to our group. This was a mistaken interpretation of Mr. Swartz's name, provided to me by the national office (yikes!) and I hereby offer apology to Mr. Matthew Swartz and a hearty welcome aboard! Thank you, Matthew, for notifying me of the error. Now, on to our April announcements. On February 28th of this year, PBCM had 312 members, up by 13 from January's total. American Mensa, Ltd. reported membership at 47,427 up by 865 from January. We welcome new members James Pressly, Jr., Cherry James, Andres Castellanos, Rene Revert, Laura Michaels and Nicolas Joyant. Welcome also to Jerry Fitz, Hubert Elkins and Marjorie Good-Helmling who have moved into our area. And finally, welcome back to Clay Harrow, Gene Donney, Prudence Board, Pitt Maner, III, and Warren Gibson who are reinstating members. Please note: If you don't see your birthday shown in this section when it should appear, you probably indicated to the national office that this information should be withheld. If so, and you do want it to appear, simply contact the national office and change your information withholding preferences. |
Happy April MensAnniversary (year and persons) to:
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29! Sandy Belinsky and Allardyce Hamill 26 A Levin 25 Donald Van Dusen 21 Larry Berman 20 Jean Proyet and Robert Swedo 17 Gerry Doyle 16 Phyllis Schuh 13 Antoinette Erdheim 09 Edmund Terry 08 Gina Gross 07 Lindsay Lennon and Megan Lipsky 05 Daniel Dell 03 Julie Frohlichstein 02 Elaine Bregman, Jeannie Edwards, Brandy Ellis, Christopher Kiggins & William Sooy 01 Stephanie Cooper and Joni Laird |
Happy April Birthday (day and persons) to:
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2nd Amy Rosensweig 5th Larry Berman 7th Andres Castellanos 8th William Cofer 9th William Powers 12th Laura Michaels and James Parsons 14th Steve Linehan and Brooke Westover 18th Steven Garellek and Susan Weinstein 20th John Swick and Joan Zieff 25th Julie Frohlichstein 29th Barry Karas 30th Janice Johnson |
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Upcoming Events Spotlight
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Two Mensa testing sessions will take place this month: Saturday April 7 at 10AM at the City of West Palm Beach Library and Saturday, April 28 at 11AM at the Delray Beach Library. If you know people who would like to take the tests at either session, please have them call Elissa for information (561-272-0475). |
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The April North County Gathering will be a house party at Bobbie Kadlecz' home on Sunday, the 22nd at 3:30 PM. BYOB and munchies if you wish. RSVP to Bobbie at 561-878-7660 or Bill at 561-336-8859. |
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CultureQuest©XII takes place on Sunday, April 29, at 4PM in the café at Books-A-Million, Delray Beach, Linton and Federal Highway. Our team, "Beach Bums," will attempt to outdo other teams across the nation all sitting down at the same time (depending on time zone) to the same quiz. Although the team is limited to 5 or 6 members, you can join us for dinner following the 90-minute quiz at Frattelli's Italian Restaurant, also in the Delray Plaza Shopping Center. We'll meet at 6PM at Frattelli's & listen to the Beach Bums tell us all about the quiz. Call Elissa (561-272-0475) by Saturday, April 28, to RSVP for the dinner. Be prepared to add 25% to your meal price for tax and gratuity; cash only, no plastic. |
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First Friday at Chesterfield's - Glen Moulder In March the First Fridayer's could all sit at one of the big round tables and talk across the table. Pam and I showed our Palm and Handspring PDAs around and introduced everyone to the latest technology in portable computing. The service was a little lacking, but the food was good, the fish and chips portions were huge, and the lady who sang karaoke was very good. FF was attended by our host, Bob Dolson, Elissa Rudolph, Pam Berteau, Barry Karas, Blossom and Ray Meyerson, Sharron Ronco, Margaret McKenzie and me. Hope we'll see you in April. |
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Breakfast at the Crab House - Glen Moulder Rich Linett hosted another successful breakfast at the Crab House in March. Rich and Alex Linett, Glen Moulder, Pam Berteau, Bob and Ann Abbott, and Bob and Peg Peyton enjoyed a pleasant breakfast out on the dock. The weather was perfect and the view from the dock of the lighthouse and the inlet is one of the really great pleasures of living in Palm Beach County. We talked about various places we've all lived, where we were born, our favorite places, paleontology, education and the impact of technology on our lives and society. After the April breakfast, Bob and Ann are inviting the attendees back to their place for canoeing around the lagoon. Come join us for fun and some sun. |
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Testing...Testing - Elissa Rudolph Proctor Allardyce Hamill conducted a Mensa testing session in Fort Pierce last month. St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Downtown Fort Pierce will probably be the test site from now on for our northern Mensa candidates. Allardyce did a fantastic job! Thanks!! |
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MensAdventure! - Elissa Rudolph Mensadventure at Red, Hot & Blue Last month, we enjoyed a casual dinner on the porch of Red, Hot & Blue, home of the original Memphis Pit Bar-B-Q, in Delray Beach. The air temperature was perfect for dining al fresco and the ambience, despite the construction aura (the Federal Highway & Linton Blvd. intersection is currently undergoing renovation), was pleasant. In attendance were Rita Prangle, Glen Moulder, Pamela Berteau, Sharron Ronco, Carole Seuling, Richard, Karen and Maggie Haney, Allen Posner, Janice Johnson, Bob Dolson, and Elissa Rudolph. Visitor from North Jersey Mensa, Jim Gelman, also joined the crowd. Mensadventure would like to move around the chapter so that all of our members have a dinner event in their neighborhood. If you have suggestions for this "moving feast," please let Elissa know (elissa12@bellsouth.net or 561-272-0475). We'll bring dinner to your neighborhood! |
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Book Talk - Glen Moulder On March 24th, we met at Sharry Israel's home to hear author and American Mensa member Joan Shore speak about her book "Saging - How to Grow Older and Wiser." Her book is about growing older (growing up), which we all do from the moment we're born, and which is very different from growing old (growing down). Joan proposes nine pointers that can guide us on the way; simplicity, curiosity, humor, optimism, tolerance of others (because maybe the word love can be mistrued), honesty, courage, dignity and faith. She also coins a new word -- SAGING -- that expresses the joy of growing older and wiser. Attending were Sharry, her friend Barbara, Bob Dolson, Elissa Rudolph, Glen Moulder, Pam Berteau, Carole Seuling, Bettye Pfau, Charna Lazar, Dave Accetta and our author Joan. After Joan's talk, we discussed her ideas and then enjoyed refreshments provided by our hostess. A big thank you to Sharry and Joan for an enlightening and entertaining evening! |
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Perkophiles - Glen Moulder Whew! March Perkophiles was well-attended by Linda Madison, Bettye Pfau, Bob and Peg Peyton, Rich and Alex Linett and their friend Shirley, Pam Berteau, me, and a fellow named David from Wellesley, Massachusetts whose table we commandeered. The conversation was lively and noisy and we could not get a single conversational focus going on. Richard, of course, entertained us with many questions and everyone enjoyed themselves. I've got to find another place to host this event though, since Einstein's is way too noisy and crowded. |
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NORTH COUNTY GATHERING - Bill Whitesell The March North County Gathering was held at Norris' in Stuart. We had a nice turnout and saw some new and long-missed faces. Those attending were Barry Karas, Mike Purcell, Heather Granger, Bobbie and Julius Kadlecz, Laura Bulawski, Donna and David Bognar, Bob and Ann Abbott, Arthur Cooper, Rita Prangle and Jennifer and Bill Whitesell. |
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Personal Biographies of AMC Committee Member Candidates Glen Moulder Certain candidates for AMC Committee positions have sent campaign materials to us, requesting that we publish them in our newsletter. We will do so, stating that Palm Beach County Mensa is impartial and does not endorse or support the campaign for any particular candidate. All candidates for AMC positions are welcome to submit materials for us to publish, which will be done with NO editing except to create web links as appropriate and make references to them in the text. Materials will be published in the order that they were received chronologically. Allan Neuner - for Chair Hello. I'm Allen Neuner, past Ombudsman of American Mensa. As you may already know, this is an election year for American Mensa. This coming April, you will be asked to vote for those who, for the next two years, will be running our organization to the best of their abilities. The decisions they make will affect not only you for right now but all Mensans and for years to come. That's why I'm urging you, when you receive your election materials in the April/May issue of the Mensa Bulletin, to read over the candidate statements, mark your ballots carefully, and mail in your vote. Why am I writing to you about this? Partly because I believe in the responsibility of every member to cast his or her ballot and exercise his or her say in the running of Mensa. And partly because I am running for the office of Chairman. I believe it's time to turn Mensa away from the business of mandating "one size fits all" solutions to the local groups and members, and away from the business of the explosive proliferation of rules and regulations. It's time to turn Mensa back towards the business of listening to the members' concerns and utilizing the members' intelligence and imagination to come up with workable responses to those concerns. I believe that my 23 years in Mensa, which include terms as national Ombudsman, Local Secretary, proctor, and RG co-chairman, give me the experience and communication abilities needed to turn Mensa in this direction. I would like your vote for Chairman. Mensa's strengths have always been the diversity of its members and the power of their minds. Mensa has always been whatever its members have conceived it to be. Click here for Allen Neuner's web site
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Tony Jackowski - for Chair 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 resume on my web site 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 Click here for Tony Jackowski's web site
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I'll bet some people are wondering why I did not submit my name to the (National) Nominating Committee (NomCom) as Chairman. The reason is simple. When the NomCom met last year, I submitted my name as First Vice-Chair (since Bob Beatty was running for reelection) and the NomCom endorsed me for that position, knowing I could become Chairman at any time. The NomCom allows a candidate to submit for only one position. Because the NomCom had completed it's work and disbanded when Bob resigned, I could not then submit my name for Chairman. I would have been happy to have the NomCom examine my bid for Chairman; the NomCom has endorsed me for every position I have applied for to date. However, I have always also submitted as a petition candidate, and am happy to have the added endorsement of my friends and local group members.
As a leader of your local group, I suspect your next question may be "What is her record about local group support since being on AMC?" Here are some highlights I am proud of:
Here are a few of my other contributions I would like you to know about:
The best indicator of how someone will perform in the future is how she has served you in the past. I am offering a clear "track record" for your consideration. As you vote this spring, note that American Mensa is growing, financially sound and currently enjoying the highest renewal rate in twenty years. I am proud to have played a part in making this happen. I hope you will take the time to vote for me as Chair to keep the momentum going. Please feel free to contact me with questions, ideas or for electronic copy.
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writing today to provide you with some additional information regarding
my decision to stand as a candidate for AML Second Vice-Chairman. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Judy Vasiliauskas - AMC Secretary My
name is Judy Vasiliauskas, but please call me Judy V. Its simpler. I'm
running for AMC Secretary because I'd like to help simplify things in
Mensa, too; to govern less so members can enjoy Mensa more. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Marie Mayer - AMC Secretary Serving as AMC
Communications Officer the last four years has been a rewarding
challenge. I've learned much and tried to do what I believed best for
Mensa overall, and editors and local groups in particular. Now I'm
ready for a new challenge--serving as AMC Secretary. I am enthusiastic,
pragmatic, and detail-oriented as well as diligent, hard-working, and
innovative. And because I've made mistakes through life, I've also had
many "learning opportunities". Although I want to move into a new role
with Mensa, I carry with me an important focus of my current
role--communication.
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Elissa Rudolph - for RVC 10 Many of the 3,000+ members in new Region 10 hail from somewhere outside of Florida. I am one of "those." However, despite my relatively short time in this state-four years-I will bring to the office of RVC10 a deep commitment to the types of projects, events, and policies that make your Mensa membership something that you treasure. In my more than 25 years as a Mensa member, I have held most every local office at one time or another, have been a member of several different chapters in the northeast, and have been instrumental in helping my home groups become all that they can be. By encouraging the natural talents in every group, we all emerge stronger and better able to enjoy the benefits of our membership. That's what I see for myself and that's what I see for all members. Mensa is for the members: without contented members Mensa is just a Latin name for table.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Ellen Shipman Paul - for RVC 10 My name is Ellen Shipman Paul, and I am a candidate for the office of Regional Vice Chair (RVC) 10. I am writing this as way of introduction to those of you in Region 10 who I don't know, and as a way of greeting to those of you I do. I also write to explain why I chose to run for office and give you a bit of information about myself and my time in Mensa. Our newly formed regional is smaller and better suited to serve its many and varied members. I was pleased when the AMC opted to redraw the regional lines, and to allow those of us tucked furthest in the southeast to have our own region. Given the large number of local groups and members here, it seems a logical choice. Now that the choice has been made, we have our first chance to choose our own RVC. I have thrown my name in the hat in order to serve Mensa and to provide leadership for the region from someone who has been active in the state of Florida since 1991, and a member of Mensa since 1986. I believe that I should be your choice for RVC 10 for that and other reasons. Not only have I attended many RGs and other Mensa events throughout the Sunshine State, I have gotten to know many members of Region 10 and can, happily, call many of you my friends. I know the needs and desires of this region, am always available to discuss a matter, and have the type of Mensa experience needed in someone who will represent this area. When telling fellow Mensans about my decision to seek office, many people have been supportive, but curious: why do I wish to serve as RVC 10? I have considered that question, and can best reply that I have gotten a great deal out of belonging to Mensa; I have made good friends, gotten the opportunity to travel and attend interesting events, and done scholarship work on the local and regional levels. I also enjoyed my time as a local group officer (Recording Secretary, Assistant LocSec, and two terms as LocSec). I continue to serve as local scholarship chair, and presently serve both Regions 5 and 10 as Regional Scholarship Chair. Because of the enjoyment and benefits I have gotten from Mensa, the next logical step is to continue both my service and enjoyment at the next level. Additionally, I have years of experience in conflict resolution and consensus decision-making, all of which will enable me to make a positive contribution to the AMC and to my fellow members of Region 10. To contact me directly, please email me at bobcat_ellen@yahoo.com or call (321) 639-6923. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Click here for a very comprehensive collection of candidates' links |
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Advertisements Glen Moulder Wanted! We are looking for someone who can offer relevant educational commentary on a wide variety of subjects during normal daily after school activities for our 2 boys, Mensa members, aged 6 and 8. We are not looking for a 'tutor' in the classic sense of the word. Except on rare occasions, we do not wish to have specific didactic sessions. However, we would like for our children to learn science, literature, languages, history, math, etc. both in school and during their recreational activities. If you feel that you can assist us in accomplishing these goals, please contact Eric at 561.775.1950. |
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Glen Moulder What if PBCM held an election and nobody came? That's exactly what happened. We published an elections announcement and nomination form in the February newsletter. With over 300 members, not a single person volunteered for any position. There is great concern at the national level about the apathy of Mensa members. I can attest to this here in Palm Beach. Of four elected positions in our group, only three have been filled for the past few years. The people currently serving need to be relieved or need some assistance so they can avoid being burned out. I can't continue with all the publishing activities since it takes too much of my time. If just one person came forward to help, we'd produce a better newsletter and web site. I will continue maintaining the web site, but we really need a new Editor. Apathy questions concern why more of us don't participate in local or national events or serve as group officers. Membership figures are up, but participation is down. Why is this? One reason may have to do with changes in our society. A couple of decades ago, we feared nuclear war. Now we're afraid of school kids with guns. We used to be more willing to express ourselves and not worry about being politically-correct. Mensa provided a forum for intelligent people to communicate with others at an intellectual level higher than in the local bar. Now, there seems to be a general feeling of distrust of others and it is much harder to be open, to freely share ideas. Another reason may be that many of us are just too darned busy with regular life activities. There seems to always be another thing that must be done, another obligation to be fulfilled. A third reason may have to do with the purpose of Mensa. The AML web page states "Mensa provides intelligent individuals an opportunity to meet other smart people." OK, we've met, now what? Maybe hanging out with other Mensans just isn't enough. There are two factions developing at the national level; those who want to keep Mensa as a social organization, and those who would like to see us provide a service. Maybe it IS time that we consider changing our charter and start doing something with all our intelligence. The truth is you only get out of Mensa what you're willing to put into it (am I beating the dead horse, here?). There's no library of materials for your perusal, no clubhouse, no one waiting for you to express an interest in something so they can organize an event you might like to come to. If you want it to happen, you've got to make it happen. Don't like food events? How about starting a reading program for children or an adult literacy program? Are you involved in a community or volunteer activity that could use a hand? Ask a few fellow Mensans. Chances are you'll find at least a couple that will come out to help. And, if you want good things to happen in your local group, you can make the difference. |
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Note: The opinions expressed herein are those of the individual authors and DO NOT reflect opinions of Palm Beach County Mensa, its officers, or of American Mensa, Ltd., which holds NO opinions. |
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