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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.
Check out our new Mensa News page for information on Regional Gatherings, online communities, and other current Mensa news.
Central PA Mensa’s picnic will be held Saturday, August 21st, starting at 1:00pm, at the home of Bill Hobbie in Duncannon. You and your family are welcome to attend. Come out and meet your fellow CPAM members, enjoy a day of food, fun, and play. Some of the available activities are boating, swimming, volleyball, horseshoes, campfires, walking trails, fishing, and simply relaxing in the shade. Anyone up for an an egg toss? water balloon toss? or ?? Feel free to bring your favorite game. We’ll have the standard picnic fare with all the fixin’s and sides, sure to please meat-eaters and vegans alike. Assorted sodas and bottled water be provided. What you need to bring: Lawnchairs, suncreen, and your good spirit. Of course, extra desserts are always welcome! Volunteers are needed to help set-up and clean up. Help make the picnic a great success by participating. As a reward, you will get the praise of all who attend and your name in the newsletter for making the day a fun success. Please contact Don Smart if you’d like to help.
When: Sat, 8/21 1:00 Rain or shine event! We’ll have plenty of cover to stay dry. Planning on staying the night? Bring your tent or camper and enjoy the evening. Camping is encouraged either in the front yard or by the pond, which has electricity but no facilities. All areas are very private. There is an outhouse in the front yard plus indoor plumbing.
On October 23, we are hosting a New Member Welcoming Party in State College. This event is open to all of our members, but we'd especially like to see some of you who've joined in the past year. This is a completely free event, and we will provide plenty of food and drink. Whether you've been a member for 40 minutes or 40 years, come on out and help us welcome our newest members. Stay tuned for more information.
Central Pennsylvania Mensa will be hosting the Winter Solstice Regional Gathering from December 10 to 12 in Bird-in-Hand, Pennsylvania. For more information, please see the Solstice Flyer or the Solstice Webpage .
Here are some upcoming events in our area. Please see the Calendar for complete information.
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