Are you an introspective young Mensan interested in a diversity of topics, but without proper outlets for discussion? Have you been part of Mensa without really understanding what it’s about? More simply, do you enjoy having fun?

If you answered yes to any of these questions then we want you!

Hi, my name is Michael. I’m 25 and have been a member of the Mensa Calgary Chapter for only a few months. One thing I’ve noticed in that time is a noticeable lack of participating young people in the organization! I feel that as young driven individuals in the Calgary community we can do better than that. Mensa after all is about more than just passing a test. It’s a social network of gifted individuals who rejoice in the exercise of the mind, sharing their views on popular (and unpopular) culture, and exploring interests and games from the expected (science and quizzes) to the unexpected like motorcycling, bee keeping and the ever popular art of clog dancing… *cough* … I mean anything’s possible.

That’s why I’m calling on all of you to come out and experience what Mensa has to offer in intellectual conversation and stimulating activities, so that we as the youth of the organization can define what Mensa means to us. To do this I propose an event, an event that will have no date or location defined as of this moment unless you the members respond to me with these things three.

   -   Your name and contact email

   -   A preferable day of the week you are available

   -   Finally an interesting tidbit of information about yourself. Profession? Area of Study? Interests?        Favorite colour?    Whatever you like.

Right now I’m trolling for interest, but will plan something informal very soon depending on the response. In many other cities around the world they have very successful young (~20-30’s) Mensan gatherings, and the board in Calgary is interested in seeing if that would be possible here. I think it is, so I want to hear from you and your smart prospective Mensan friends.

Cheers,
Michael

P.S. My warmest apologies to any clog dancers in the readership. I’m sure it’s a beautiful art form…