Strange Times, Tough Decisions
IT IS WITH GREAT SADNESS and also great relief that we have announced the cancellation of the 2020 Annual Gathering in Kansas City, Mo. This is the first time in our history we have had to take this step. We have had an AG every year since the first North America Mensa Annual Gathering in 1963. There’s great sadness because we will
Community
SO MUCH has changed in our world since I last spoke with you. COVID-19 is spreading around the world. It’s officially a pandemic. The AMC and the National Office have been working together on an action plan so that we may respond and assist our members and Local Groups during this crazy time. The staff have been working from home. The AMC meeting
What are your interests?
Well, Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow and that is supposed to mean an early spring. Even in California, it doesn’t appear that way with the dreary days and cold weather. I like knowing about the weather. Not to the point of studying meteorology, but more knowing about the patterns and where they affect other areas. It is something that interests
Moving Forward/Moving Ahead
Happy February to all. There are times when I struggle to find a topic to discuss in my column and other times when I’m excited to share news with our members. This month I’m excited to share that electronic testing will be available starting this month. Why am I excited? It’s just another venue for testing, or is it? Those who have paid attention
New Year/New Ideas
Happy New Year, everyone! My hope is that your holidays were filled with laughter and smiles. During our December AMC meeting, I spoke to the board about trust. Not only trust in ourselves, but trust in our volunteers, staff, members, and officers. We are a team. Our activities and duties are so integrated with each other, it is important that we trust