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MensAutumn Thirtysomething RG

Manchester, CT

October 10-12, 2008

Mensautumn is thirtysomething and proud of it! Since 1978 we've done an RG every year. Let's celebrate the 30's:the golden age of radio, comic books, first color movies, Superman, Marx Bros, great dance music. Scroll down to see who is already registered.

Want to see what fun we had last year? http://www.flickr.com/photos/10714894@N07/

Registration Fee(s): $50 through May 31st, $65 until August 30th, $75 until October 9th, but $80 at door. Contact Ed Sisson at evsisson@snet.net.

Location:

Super 8 Motel- Manchester
20 Taylor Street
Manchester, CT 06040
860-643-1864

Hotel Rates:
Single Room: $65 plus tax
Double Room: $65 plus tax
Triple Room: $65 plus tax

Mention Mensa. Availability limited.

Friends who have already registered.

Adams Ernest
Armstrong, Fae (NC)
Armstrong Kathleen
Bentley John
Bentley Hilda
Brender Bev
Brender Howie
Broderick Ed
Cappellano Lois
Cappellano Paul
Carabillo Liz
Collins Beth
Dolliver Gerry
Dolliver Dick
Easton Rita
Eddy Sandy
Errede Nick
Fitzgerald Ann

Fitzgerald Dick
Fogg Dick
Goff Genevieve
Guinan Chris
Guinan Pam
Hall Gloria
Holstein Barb
Lacey Edie
Leo Bob
Loring Fr. Bill
Loring Diane
Lynch Joe
Michaud Nicole
Michaud Paul
Norris Lori
Norris Ron
Padwa Tom (RI)
Polanski Ann

Richardson Robin
Rodriguez Gisela
Saska Joe
Sheldon Barbara
Sisson Ed
Smith Bob
Smith Tom
Smuckler Shirley
Smuckler Buz
Steel Carolyn
Strazza John (NJ)
Sulewski Tom
Sullivan Mary
Swanson Art
Thurston Kim
Van Court Nancy (NJ)
Waller George
Wilson Mike

Chapter Summer Solstice Party in Essex - June 21, 2008

To see more pictures: http://www.flickr.com/photos/10714894@N07/

New Year's Eve at Barb's December 31, 2007

To see more pictures: http://www.flickr.com/photos/10714894@N07/

Event Reimbursement

Would you like to host an activity for your Mensa friends? How about a house party, discussion group, games night, card party? In order to encourage you, the ExComm has agreed to help you fund the event.

"It was determined that members hosting C&WM events, including committee meetings, that are posted and open to all members (except those barred by legal instrument)
may utilize up to $50.00 to be reimbursed from the C&WM treasury following submittal to the treasurer, of a request for reimbursement and documentation. A larger sum
may be allocated upon Loc Sec approval."

So, if you're interested, contact Gisela Rodriguez, Calendar@CWM.US.Mensa.Org, to schedule the event. In order to post an event in the Media, the submission
must be received by the 10th of the month prior to the month in which the event will occur. Save your receipts and forward them to the chapter treasurer for reimbursement.
Be sure to include a description of the event, the date and location of the event, your name, address and telephone number. If you have questions, contact the chapter
treasurer.

MENSA Admission Testing in C&WM Mensa

The Mensa Admission Tests are composed of two tests featuring questions involving logic and deductive reasoning. If you score at or above the 98th percentile on either of the two tests, you'll qualify and be invited to join Mensa.

For brainy persons for whom English is a second language, or for highly intelligent dyslexic persons, we also occasionally offer the Culture Fair (non-language) tests which feature questions involving visual logic and deductive reasoning and are not dependent on English reading skills as are the regular admissions tests. However, any applicants may choose to take the Culture Fair tests, whether or not they have special needs.

Candidates must be at least 14 years of age to take our tests. In order to encourage parental involvement and ensure the safety and security of our potential members, a parent should accompany minor candidates to the test site to fill out the required parental consent form for candidates under the age of 18.

It is important to note that our tests are given for the purpose of admission into Mensa and not to provide an IQ score. A qualifying score indicates that you've tested at, or better than, 98 percent of the general population. American Mensa will release membership qualification only. No further information on test scores will be released.

We offer test sessions at various times and places. The tests are administered locally, and then sent in to the Mensa national office for scoring. Results are usually sent out within 2-3 weeks.

It is also possible to qualify for Mensa membership using previously taken test scores. For more information about this method of qualifying through the use of prior evidence, please visit www.us.mensa.org.

If you decide to take our admissions test, Please Bring: A photo ID giving proof of age and $40 payment, which can be in the form of a check payable to “American Mensa, Ltd.”, or cash, or Visa, MasterCard, Discovery or American Express. We also recommend getting a good night’s sleep and a pleasant meal before arriving at the test site no later than the beginning of registration.

Testing Schedule

Hartford, CT on July 9th at 6:00 p.m. by appointment only, limited seating available.

New London on July 18 at 6:00 by appointment only. (Depending on number of candidates interested.)

August 2 & 3 at ConnectiCon.org in the Hartford Convention Center, walk-ins welcome, and there is a $5 discount offered to Connecticon attendees.

Oct. 19 at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, CT. People with appointments will be given preference over walk ins.

Contact David Collier dbc1967@gmail.com

Chapter members, remember the email update ...

... is available for (approximately) weekly updates. Contact Gisela (listed in the printed Media) or on the contacts page.

Be sure to check the Forum (external Site) for the latest postings.

[Last revised: July 1, 2008]

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