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Welcome to Central Pennsylvania Mensa

Mensa was founded in England in 1946 by Roland Berrill and Dr Lance Ware. They had the idea of forming a society for bright people, with the only qualification for membership being that high IQ. The original aim was, as it is today, to create a society that is non-political and free from all racial or religious distinctions. The Society therefore welcomes people from every walk of life, with the sole qualifier being an IQ in the top 2% of the population. Its objective is simply to enjoy each other's company while participating in a wide range of social and cultural activities.

Mensa has three stated purposes: to identify and foster human intelligence for the benefit of humanity; to encourage research into the nature, characteristics and uses of intelligence; and to promote stimulating intellectual and social opportunities for its members.

With more than 50,000 members, American Mensa is the largest national Mensa operating under the auspices of Mensa International, Ltd. There are currently more than 100,000 members worldwide.

American Mensa is divided into 10 regions. We are part of Mensa's Region 2, the Middle Atlantic region, which also includes Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, and Virginia.

Central Pennsylvania Mensa is one of four Mensa chapters in the state of Pennsylvania. The others are Western Pennsylvania Mensa, Lehigh Pocono Mensa, and Delaware Valley Mensa.


Want to join Mensa? Want to become a test proctor?

Our next test session, and proctor training session, will be held:

Wednesday September 24, 6 PM
Kaltreider-Benfer Library
147 South Charles St
Red Lion, Pennsylvania
Please contact proctor Mike Durakovich for more information.


Upcoming Local Events

Here are some upcoming events in our area. Please see the Calendar for complete information.

  • Sep 7 - Discussion Night in State College
  • Sep 9 - Buzztime Trivia in State College
  • Sep 12 - Dinner at White Horse Inn in Gap
  • Sep 12 - Dinner at Charlie Brown's in York
  • Sep 14 - Discussion Night in State College
  • Sep 18 - Buzztime Trivia in Harrisburg
  • Sep 21 - ExCom Meeting in York
  • Sep 21 - Discussion Night in State College
  • Sep 24 - Mensa Test & Proctor Training in Red Lion
  • Sep 28 - Discussion Night in State College


Upcoming Regional Gatherings

Here are some upcoming Regional Gatherings, with links to their websites for more information.


Mensa Online

Would you like to meet members of Mensa without leaving your home? Check out these areas where Mensans meet and discuss topics of interest:


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