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Palm Beach County Mensa August, 2002
most recently updated Sunday, August 11th, 2002 |
The Dog Days! |
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ABC's Good Morning America put out a call for creative performances of
their new theme song, some members of Mensa took it as a challenge. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * October 18-20, the 2002 SCAM Rollback RG, http://spacecoastareamensa.tripod.com/ for details as they emerge. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * To Ponder... What is an "aptronym"? It's an "apt" name for anyone whose work or career seems to match their name, i.e., Johnny Appleseed who sowed apples, Sally Ride, the astronaut, Dan Druff, a barber, and James Bugg, an exterminator. Tom Winchester (Tony Funk, Sewer Svc.), Megan Williams (John Cash Penney, founder, JC Penney), and Jefferson Davis all win accolades (no cash) for their responses. Do not fear the next question--rhytiphobia is fear of what? No fair going to Google...but I can't stop you. How about: Verbaphobia--easy!--orTaphephobia? Siderodromophobia?Lyssiophobia? Maddening, isn't it? Write to the editor with your guesses. Let's make it interesting. Use the word in a sentence so that we understand what it means. Don' tell us outright. |
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The Tenth Story - RVC Update Elissa Rudolph An article in an Arizona newspaper quoted an AG attendee, "I look at this as a family reunion with all the relatives you like." And that's what brings us back again and again, that undeniably sweet feeling of coming home. Yes, even to Scottsdale in July where the temperature at 6:30 in the morning could be 91. At the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, however, there were three swimming pools to cool you off and the Willow Stream Spa to help you really feel rejuvenated. Then there were the AG programs for mental stimulation, tours to Taliesin West, the Grand Canyon, and Sedona, plus horseback riding to expand your horizons, and we haven't even begun to describe the gustatory delights of the 2002 American Mensa AG. In the seven restaurants and bars on site at the Princess, Mensans received a 50 percent discount-right-50 percent! Then there were those infinite choices in Hospitality... To see over 400 photos of Mensans having fun go to: http://www.or.us.mensa.org/pix/ag2002/rainey/2/index.htm Thanks to Scott Rainey, RVC8, who was extremely busy with his digital camera. Results of the Publications Recognition Program can be found at http://us.mensa.org/best_of/2002printwinners.php Despite the fact that our region's wonderful newsletters were nominated for 22 awards, we came away with only a couple: PensaMensa, newsletter of Northwest Florida Mensa won an award for their photographic covers and BrowBeat, Broward Mensa, won for their cover art, Lya Korda, artiste. While the number of awards was small, our nominations were large-we have to look on the bright side! On the other hand, the AMC had a unpleasant decision to consider based on the Hearings Committee's recommendation. You will no doubt hear and read many, many opinions on this (how many Mensans are there?), but the fact is that the HC rendered an unanimous decision that a member committed an act inimical-harmful-to Mensa. Acts inimical may result in expulsion from the society. This is what happened when the vote was tallied on Saturday, July 6, 2002-15 for and 4 against expulsion. The vote was taken by written ballot, as is called for in our bylaws. One AMC member recused himself and one abstained; neither took a ballot to vote. The Hearings Committee did a fine job with what had to be a very disagreeable chore. If you would like to read the bylaws and/or the ASIEs (actions still in effect) concerning the "acts inimical" area, let me know and I'll point the way. This is over, time to direct our energies to more progressive ways to improve our organization. Mini-Minutes and the full minutes of this AMC meeting should be available by the time you read this in your newsletter. A very tentative bid has been put together to invite Mensa's International Board of Directors to conduct their 2006 meeting in Orlando along with a celebration of Mensa's 60th anniversary. During the IBD's meeting this coming October, they will consider American Mensa's bid; there may be others from various Mensa world chapters. This bid is really an invitation from Region 10, because I would expect that all our groups would be involved in some way. Much of the administrative and contract work will be done by the National Office, leaving Central Florida Mensa and our other groups free to be creative with programming and hospitality. Already Florida Ms are volunteering to be part of this World Gathering; I hope you will want to be part of it too! This past year has just flown by and I still have many goals to reach for in Region 10. I hope to continue as your RVC for an additional two years (2003-2005) in order to complete my goals, one of which is to visit your group at some point in my tenure. Coming Events: Looking for intellectual stimulation, yearning for that brain tickle you joined Mensa for? Here's a deal for you-"Exploring Consciousness," the 2002 Colloquium in Troy, Michigan August 16-18. Check their Web site: http://www.colloquium2002.org/ for descriptions of "thinking on the edge." October 18-20, the 2002 SCAM Rollback RG, http://spacecoastareamensa.tripod.com/ , for details as they emerge. Elissa Rudolph |
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Barry Karas AG. There's not much news this month as many members and employees attended the Annual Gathering ("AG") in Arizona. Next year the AG will be at Minneapolis, MN around July 4th. I hope I will be able to attend 'cause AGs are a lot of fun. DISGUISE. The International Spy Museum just opened (in Washington, DC) in the nick of time. I read that there is a store there that will sell me a disguise. I might need that disguise if the administration has its way and implements the Terrorism Information and Prevention System ("TIPS"). Ordinary people can spy on me and report me as a suspected terrorist. Maybe I could dress up as my Aunt Gertrude? However, doing that may not work: "Aunt Gertrude is acting "funny" 'cause she is watching porn on the Internet..."
ADDRESS. My correct e-mail address is <bkaras@NOSPAMmindspring.com>. Remove the "NOSPAM." (As Glen put it on our "contacts" web page, this is done here to help protect privacy. E.g., spammers often send robots ("bots" in Net lingo) to get e-mail addresses on new and changed web pages; if the addresses are incorrect, that spam will not reach you.) |
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Glen Moulder and Elissa Rudolph Our group now stands at 294. Two members moved out, but 8 moved in or renewed or became new members. Welcome back to David Baumgardner, Dr. Jerome Haas, Matthew Kurit, Elizabeth Mabry, and Angela True. Welcome to brand new members Bill Carducci and George Riley. Christine Corr moved into our group. Join us for an event or organize one that YOU like! We'd love to catch up with you.
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Happy August MensAnniversary (year and persons) to:
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36 ! Dr. Geoffrey Etherington 35 Dr. Samuel Askinas 32 Joseph Lattyak and Bernice Sklar 24 Jacquelin Levine 21 Russ Maxwell and Rear Adm. Alban Weber 16 Lindy Southwick 14 Jose Dubra 07 Dr. Jay Monfred 05 Edward Gross 04 Rory Burton, Philip Kapp, Linda Madison and Glen Moulder 02 Stephen Ring 01 Rick Burns |
Happy August Birthday (day and persons) to:
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2nd Pat LaBarbera 4th John Hotchkiss 6th Richard Doggett 12th Richard Linett 13th Daniel Amyx and Rick Burns 14th Bruce Packtor and George Young 17th Michele Stanek 18th Brian Jones 20th Steven Meyer 21st Roberta Kadlecz 23rd Gina Gross, Molly Leban and James Pressly 24th Judge C Trowbridge 25th Brandy Ellis 27th Jennifer Giunta |
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Northern Exposure NCG was held last month at the Norris's. Those attending were Laura Bulawski, Bobbie Kadlecz, Mike Purcell, Sharon Robertson, Janice Johnson, Alan Posner and Bill Whitesell. This is a regular event in the northern reaches of our chapter. They would be glad to see you--why not join them in August? |
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Crab House Breakfast Glen Moulder The Crab House breakfasts are being suspended until this fall when our host, the charming and entertaining Rich Linett returns to the area. Look for us at the Crab House each month though in our Perkophiles breakfast incarnation. |
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First Friday - at Colucci's Attic No report received this month. |
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Perkophiles - Glen Moulder July's Perkophiles was the smallest yet. Bob and Ann Abbott, me and my friend Banetta L. enjoyed another good breakfast. We discussed the educational system, Bob's work on a web site for the condo complex where he lives, computers and other topics. The Crab House is one of most unappreciated places in the county to have a quiet breakfast where you can actually here your friends talk. I've waited in lines at other restaurants that did not offer the same quality of food, service and atmosphere. Hope to see YOU on August 18th. |
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Mensa Dining Adventure Barry Karas' dining suggestion for July was Payathai, a Thai-Japanese tiny restaurant that catered nicely to our group of 18 diners: Barry, John Swick, Sharron Ronco, Ed & Tessie Gross, Fay Harrington and her friend June, Rene & Antoinette Revert (hope I got that correct!), Joan Zieff and her friend Joyce, Gino Giglio, Tom & Allicyn Winchester, Prudy Taylor Board, Clark Marks & Julie Peterson, and ye ed. Tables were too small for all the yummy dishes, but we managed! Join us for McCarthy's in Tequesta on August 17. And if you have a favorite restaurant or want to try one out, let us know! We love going to new places. |
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Mensa Annual Gathering The next biggest event last month was the AG at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort that drew 1500+ Ms from all over the world. What a place! Five restaurants (50% off for Mensans), 3 pools, a spa ($25 all day!), boutiques, horseback riding, a tour of Taliesin West, lots of programs, fun, food & friends. Just ask me (Elissa) --I have lots of photos & many fond memories! Here's a photo from the AG of me (on the right), and my friends Pam and Skinner. |
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Miss Dustinea Jacquette that you go to the local library and check out the books and the librarians...
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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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