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March, named for Mars by the Romans who highly valued their military might, breathes life back into the world. It’s the month when we observe the vernal equinox here in the Northern Hemisphere and when we begin to see the leaves start to bud. Also, it’s sort of like a...

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It’s Membership Renewal Time!

It’s Membership Renewal Time!

Its time.  The 2020-2021 Membership year is coming to an end, and the 2021-2022 year will begin on April 1.  Be sure to renew your American Mensa membership by March 31, 2021 to ensure you don't lapse. 2020 was a tough year to deliver on the Mensa promise - in-person...

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MAM Leadership Updates

Member Feedback Wanted to Make Mensa Better MAM members: Have you taken the Member Satisfaction Survey? Members have a chance to share their responses which is important feedback that could shape improvements in program, events, benefits, and the overall member...

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World Gathering 2021

World Gathering 2021

Editor's Note: Updated on August 12th, 2021, to reflect the most recent changes to this information. Join American Mensa during August 24th – 29th for the 2021 Mensa World Gathering (Multifaceted Minds) which will be a celebration of cultural and intellectual...

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News & Notes

If you’re looking for love in February, then you’re in the right place. Mid-America Mensa (MAM) members love having good food, health, and interesting conversations with other MAM members as well as other people in general. Among all of the new and interesting things...

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News & Notes

As the last hours and minutes of 2020 arrive and leave us for the new year of 2021, hopefully we are all looking ahead to a new year full of marked improvements. In a 2020 hindsight, it seems as if any change in the current state of affairs will be an improvement for...

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News & Notes

The dark, dismal year of 2020 is slowly coming to an end. Can we all take a moment or two to reflect upon what has almost become history? After all, it is good to reflect upon past events to discover what they are worth and what we might be able to take with us into...

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News & Notes

November normally is a month for giving thanks. We have a scheduled election day, Veterans Day for remembering those who have served this country, and of course Thanksgiving Day for being thankful. Still, the Mensa experience continues to change because of the social...

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News & Notes

October can be a month that is full of surprises, and this year things are perhaps even more uncertain in the way they’re going. By now most of us understand the pandemic aspects which have fallen upon us – but, what else is planned in a cultural and social way for...

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MAM Wins Emerald Award!!

Today in History

1781: Cornwallis surrenders at Yorktown
1812: Napoleon retreats from Moscow
1939: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington debuts
1957: Rocket Richard scores 500 goals