Thankfully there wasn't much on tap for today, and the word was sent out pretty well about the few cancellations that we had thanks to our most unwelcome visitor - Irene.
For those people as far out as me in Sterling (or even further), this is merely a long-lasting rainstorm - nothing special. But for those people who are closer to the coast, this is a pretty big storm, causing some damage and taking out power for LOTS of people in its path.
Stay safe out there.
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
More testing available, finally
Within the past month, three more MWM'ers have become fully certified proctors of the Mensa Admission test: Carol Shumate, Ray Strackbein, and yours truly. All of us are in NoVa. We've got one person in the pipeline who, assuming she locates a good testing site after she becomes a certified proctor, will be able to give the test in DC. Slowly but surely, we are expanding our testing program and bringing in more people (both to test and as members).
If you're an MWM'er interested in becoming a proctor, you can contact me or our newly appointed Testing Coordinator - Bub Pugh (at testing@mwm.us.mensa.org).
If you have a space that would work for testing (not within your home, as that's strongly discouraged), please contact us; you needn't be an MWM'er, or even a Mensa member. While we can (and have) paid for use of space (like the conference room I just rented this past weekend), we would much rather avoid such costs, since testing candidates frequently enough cancel or are no-shows. If the testing session is arranged far enough advance, we can give you a mention on both our website and in our newsletter, which could be decent free "advertising".
If you're an MWM'er interested in becoming a proctor, you can contact me or our newly appointed Testing Coordinator - Bub Pugh (at testing@mwm.us.mensa.org).
If you have a space that would work for testing (not within your home, as that's strongly discouraged), please contact us; you needn't be an MWM'er, or even a Mensa member. While we can (and have) paid for use of space (like the conference room I just rented this past weekend), we would much rather avoid such costs, since testing candidates frequently enough cancel or are no-shows. If the testing session is arranged far enough advance, we can give you a mention on both our website and in our newsletter, which could be decent free "advertising".
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
ExComm Meeting Sunday
There isn't much on the agenda: appointing a testing coordinator, determining timing-wise how to deal with the bylaws amendment balloting, election party planning, and discussion re: event hosts/attendees.
If you are a member of MWM and would like a copy of the agenda, contact me directly and I will e-mail it to you. (Hopefully it will get on the MWM website soon.)
And if you are contemplating running for the ExComm - or have already submitted your paperwork to do so - please come so that you can see first-hand what we're doing, how we're doing it, and figure out for yourself what you think should be continued (especially methodology) and what should be done differently; there are plenty of different styles.
If you are a member of MWM and would like a copy of the agenda, contact me directly and I will e-mail it to you. (Hopefully it will get on the MWM website soon.)
And if you are contemplating running for the ExComm - or have already submitted your paperwork to do so - please come so that you can see first-hand what we're doing, how we're doing it, and figure out for yourself what you think should be continued (especially methodology) and what should be done differently; there are plenty of different styles.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Are You Smarter Than...
...a Young Mensan? Well, we'll have to put that to the test, won't we? One of the programs we are in the process of putting together for the upcoming RG is our peculiar take on the "...5th Grader" game show.
If you are a Young Mensan registered for the RG who would like to be involved, please contact our Gifted Children Coordinator, Donna Campbell.
If you are an adult Mensan and have registered for the RG, you will have your opportunity to take a preliminary test during the RG - highest score(s) moves on to the final. (We're still working out the precise logistics we want to implement. We may have more than one full game to play.)
If you haven't registered for the RG yet, go to http://mwmrg.org
If you are a Young Mensan registered for the RG who would like to be involved, please contact our Gifted Children Coordinator, Donna Campbell.
If you are an adult Mensan and have registered for the RG, you will have your opportunity to take a preliminary test during the RG - highest score(s) moves on to the final. (We're still working out the precise logistics we want to implement. We may have more than one full game to play.)
If you haven't registered for the RG yet, go to http://mwmrg.org
Monday, July 25, 2011
Discount on Mensa Home Test
Since most of the country is enduring 100+ degree temperatures, we thought you'd enjoy a fun indoor activity. For the next 100 hours, we're dropping the price of the Mensa Home Test from $18 to $10. Give your brain a workout this week!
(Note: This discount expires Friday, July 29 at 3pm CDT.)
(Note: This discount expires Friday, July 29 at 3pm CDT.)
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Upcoming Mensa Admission Testing sessions
There are three upcoming sessions in August, between two separate weekends.
On Saturday, 8/20, there will be two separate testing sessions being conducted at Claude Moore Recreational Center.
On Saturday, 8/27, there will be one testing session being conducted at the Anne Arundel Public Library.
For more detailed information as to the precise location and timing of each of those, as well as RSVP and payment information, please contact Testing@mwm.us.mensa.org.
On Saturday, 8/20, there will be two separate testing sessions being conducted at Claude Moore Recreational Center.
On Saturday, 8/27, there will be one testing session being conducted at the Anne Arundel Public Library.
For more detailed information as to the precise location and timing of each of those, as well as RSVP and payment information, please contact Testing@mwm.us.mensa.org.
Sunday, July 17, 2011
GCP Games Day
Yesterday was the first Gifted Children's Program Games Day (alas, opposite another regularly scheduled gaming event, but schedules couldn't be shifted). It was very well-attended (about a dozen kids, plus parents or other responsible adults). The kids seemed to gravitate to the magnetic game Yikerz! as well as to Ninja vs. Ninja. And making their own pizzas was a pretty big hit, too.
Big kudos to Donna for being a great hostess, as usual, and going out of her way to make all the kids feel as welcome and comfortable as possible. (I know my godson had a good time, and I think he's looking forward to the next time he can attend a Mensa GCP event. Maybe I'll even get him signed up sometime in the near future.)
Big kudos to Donna for being a great hostess, as usual, and going out of her way to make all the kids feel as welcome and comfortable as possible. (I know my godson had a good time, and I think he's looking forward to the next time he can attend a Mensa GCP event. Maybe I'll even get him signed up sometime in the near future.)
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