Welcome to Memphis Mensa
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Who We Are
An international society for people with exceptional intelligence, Mensa was founded in England after WWII for three purposes:
- To identify and foster human intelligence for the general benefit of humanity;
- To promote research in the nature, characteristics and uses of intelligence;
- To render intellectual stimulation in social activities for members.
Locally we have about 300 members, many who get together at various events, including the monthly meeting (usually with a guest speaker,) a weekly "happy
hour" social and several Special Interest Group(SIG) meetings including a book discussion group, a Gen-X group, M-Friends (motto: "Just for the fun of it!")
as well as dinners at various local restaurants and parties. We also meet for Regional, National and World events. Current dues for American Mensa are
$52 a year. Life, multi-year, and family plans are available.
Regionally, the United States is divided into 10 areas, each with an elected national representative know as a Regional Vice Chairman (RVC). Each regional
group may have Regional Gatherings which draw people from across the US for several days of speaker forums, parties and more parties. Memphis Mensa is one
of nineteen groups in region 5.
Nationally, American Mensa has 52,000+ members with the only criterion for membership
being a score in the top 2% on an accepted standardized IQ test. There is no age restriction. An Annual Gathering
draws two thousand Mensans for a week long convention. We publish a national magazine, the Bulletin,
and the Mensa Research Journal as well as other publications. Culture Quest®
promotes cultural literacy. Colloquium
offers a forum for any interested Mensan to explore, debate, evaluate and offer judgment on a major issue of long-range importance to society. Mind Games®
is an intense weekend of play where Mensans judge and critique games released in the past year and award the coveted Mensa Select® seal to the
top five. The Gifted Children Resource Program
serves as a source of information for parents, teachers and gifted children and the Mensa Education and Research Foundation (MERF)
awards annual scholarships to worthy college students. And Project Inkslinger®
collects and distributes books for public and school libraries across the country.
Internationally, SIGHT — the Service
of Information, Guidance and Hospitality to Travelers, allows members to enjoy the company and hospitality of Mensans within the US and 40 other countries.
WorldConnect
pairs cities or Local Groups around the world with "sister" cities or Local Groups that would enjoy, and possibly benefit from, the connection. Mensa International
offers a connection to Mensans globally. And finally, Mensa offers a once in a lifetime World Gathering
