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Both drawings are based of a fanfic on wattpad (yes,I still use wattpad) it’s called ‘Stuck In A Different World’

From Jay Friedlander, RC9

It has been an eventful summer in Mensa, which included a successful AG, chaired by Karen Gruebele and Allison Reeves.  Recruiting Ken Jennings as gala dinner speaker was a coup, and Ken was mentioned by many as one of the most engaging and entertaining speakers we’ve ever had.  Congratulations to Jon Gruebele as the new Chair of American Mensa, succeeding Lori Norris, whose efforts on behalf of Mensa for many years are greatly appreciated.  Tabby Vos moves up to replace Jon as 1st Vice Chair.  By the time you read this, her former 2nd Vice Chair position will have been filled by a very qualified successor.  And it’s expected that we will also have a new Regional Coordinator for Region 8, our neighbor to the north, replacing Dan Burg, who has taken a position on Mensa International’s Constitutions Review Committee.  Dan will continue to chair AML’s Bylaws Committee.  After the lawsuit filed by former AMC officers was dismissed by the Supreme Court of the State of New York, the postponed RVC special election will resume in the near future.  The positions of Regional Young Adult M’s Coordinator, Regional Gifted Youth Coordinator and Regional Webmaster will soon be posted in the Volunteer Marketplace, and I’m looking forward to hearing from interested volunteers. I’m hoping for a greater regional presence for Region 9 at next year’s AG. Where High Potential Turns Into Real-World Impact

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Around The Region

Orange County Mensa

Region 9’s Hospitality Chair Extraordinaire Valerie Spear will be hosting a Labor Day picnic on Sunday August 31.  A very reasonable $5 entry to offset costs.  Congratulations to new Scholarship Chair Meg Sulzen.

Channel Islands Mensa

An Afternoon with Mensans was hosted by Laura Nanna on August 10.  Feel free to contact Laura about future meetings.  805-406-2930

Tucson Mensun Tucson Mensa, Friday August 29 to Sunday August 31.  Tucson Mensa will have an Exhibitor table at the Tucson Comic-Con. More info at TucsonComic-Con.com

Contact Ray Sola at for volunteering opportunities. [email protected]

Mensa Hawaii

Mensa Hawaii is looking for a few good volunteers!

Aloha Members! We need volunteers immediately for the Nomination Committee for the members of our next Mensa Hawai‘i Executive Committee. The election will take place in December. This committee must have at least 3 members. The committee chair will be appointed by the Executive Committee. The only qualification for committee chair and members is that they be current members of Mensa Hawai‘i. If you would like to volunteer for this committee please email me at [email protected].

We are also still seeking volunteers for the Platinum Pueo Award Committee. This committee will be finding Mensa Hawai‘i members who best fit the award criteria (which has already been established). Please help us find these deserving members by volunteering to chair or be a member of this committee. If you can help please email me at [email protected]

Southern Nevada Mensa

Saturday Morning Discussion Group has a new location: Doc's Lounge at Skinny Dugan’s Casino & Lounge 4127 West Charleston Blvd.  Las Vegas, NV 89102 Join Terry and a group of interesting conversationalists at Doc's Lounge at Skinny Dugan’s Casino & Lounge from 10:00 a.m. to Noon. Please note that the location or time may change, so please watch your email each week for the official announcement.

Utah Mensa

Two events will likely have already happened by this reading.  As always, feel free to contact the hosts for details on future events: - Gathering August 12th in Cedar City for the Shakespeare Festival. We’ll be meeting for dinner at 5:00 at Bunnisa'sThai and then going to the 8:00 performance of “As You Like It.” Contact Heather, [email protected] - Later in the month on August 23rd at 4-7:00 PM John Hinds is hosting his annual cabin BBQ in Ogden Canyon. The river flows right past the cabin in a beautiful setting. It’s potluck with Mensa supplying burgers & brats. If you would like to come contact John soon ([email protected]) as participation is limited and there are only a few spots left.

San Diego Mensa

Sharp Women SIG, 2:00 – 5:00 PM Returning live, now on 4th Saturdays! Welcome to all handcrafters: beading, crochet, embroidery, knit, quilt, latch hook, etc. Come join us while we craft and converse. At 12290 Linroe Dr., Lakeside, CA 92040. Please RSVP, especially if you need to park in the driveway. Info/Dir: Call/text Margie Bowles, (619) 300-3044, [email protected]. 

Greater Phoenix Mensa

3rd Saturday, MO Mensa Dine Out 7:00-Closing. This month, join us Saturday, August 16, 7PM at The Vig, 8729 N. Central, Phx., 85020 for good food and conversation. RSVP to Ellen Milner at [email protected] or call 602 992-3031 by Wed. August 13 to reserve your place. If you were a previous no show who didn't let me know, priority will go to those who did. We welcome newcomers and visitors to give this event a try. We're a very friendly group.  Adult Event.

Greater Los Angeles Area Mensa

Focus is on new events in East Los Angeles County, coordinated by Secretary Anrey Wang and Delegate Kato Cooks.   - Board Game Bash in Walnut: Joanne K hosted a brilliant gathering of 15 Mensans at her home in Walnut, CA, where we played a variety of party and tabletop games. For some, it was their first Mensa event, and for others, it was the first in-person event in many months or even years. Many in the east side of the LA Metro region have been yearning for more in-person events that are not burdened by long drives in traffic, and so we hope to continue to develop events like these and others in the area! - Second Saturdays in East L.A, Brunch at Native Fields, 18750 Amar Road, Walnut 91789 Beginning at 9 a.m. Outside if the weather invites. Look for the only tall, dark, bald fellow, conservatively attired (he's Käto Cooks). Diverse conversation, diverse dining with organic, locally sourced vegan, vegetarian, and omnivore options. Non-members welcome. Monthly.  RSVP to Käto Cooks at [email protected] or text to 626.824.2774 so that we can save space for you.

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