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About Mensa

What is Mensa?
Mensa activities
SIGHT
How can I join Mensa?

What is Mensa?

Mensa was founded in Oxford, England in 1946 by Dr. Lance Ware and Roland Berrill, who wanted to bring intelligent people together for mutual interest and benefit. "Mensa" is Latin for "table". Ours is a round-table society wherein no individual member has preference. The society is non-profit, non-partial, and non-racial. Mensa has no political, religious or ideological affiliations. Mensa is a worldwide organization with over 100,000 members in more than 100 countries. The society is made up of national, regional and local groups within those countries. Hong Kong Mensa was established in 1988 and has over 350 members.

Mensa Activities

Hong Kong Mensa regularly organizes a wide range of activities for its members. You can meet interesting people of all ages by attending Mensa sponsored events:

· talks and lectures given by members and invited speakers on a broad range of topics

· outdoor activities such as country walks, boating excursions and meteor watching

· barbecues, Chinese and western dinners and informal get-togethers

Within the society Special Interest Groups (SIGs) throughout the world provide a means of communication between members who have a common interest. Mensa's aim is to provide members with a friendly and intellectually stimulating social environment.

SIGHT

SIGHT stands for Service for Information, Guidance and Hospitality to Travelers. This is a program which assists traveling Mensans by putting them in touch with Mensa members from the local chapter in the area they are visiting.

How can I join Hong Kong Mensa?

Hong Kong Mensa is a recognized chapter of Mensa International, the world-wide society for intelligent people. To qualify for membership, applicants must score in the top 2% of the population on a standard Intelligence Quotient (IQ) test. There is no other basis for membership, whoever you are, whatever you do. Don't be deterred by the 2% figure, because if you think you are intelligent then you probably are - historically, a much larger percentage of people (50-80%) who take the test will pass it.

No preparation is needed for the test but you must be aged 14 or over to take the test and living in Hong Kong.

The Mensa Entry Test dates coming up are:

Date	Time	Room
6 Jan 2007 (Sat)	4.30pm	North
6 Jan 2007 (Sat)	5.30pm	North
3 Feb 2007 (Sat)	4.30pm	North
3 Feb 2007 (Sat)	5.30pm	North
3 Mar2007 (Sat)	4.30pm	North
3 Mar2007 (Sat)	5.30pm	North
14 Apr 2007 (Sat)	5.30pm	North
14 Apr2007 (Sat)	6.30pm	North
5 May 2007 (Sat)	4.30pm	North
5 May 2007 (Sat)	5.30pm	North
2 Jun 2007 (Sat)	4.30pm	North
2 Jun2007 (Sat)	5.30pm	North

Notes:

1. All tests take place at 7th floor, High Block, City Hall, Central. City Hall is near the Star Ferry, Queen's Pier and Central MTR..

2. No reservation is required and admission is on a first-come first-served basis. Please arrive 15 minutes before the test session is scheduled to begin for registration.

3. Please bring your own stationery and your Hong Kong ID card. Other identity documentation will NOT be accepted.

4. The test fee is HK$200 (or $150 if you are under 21 on the test date). Please have the exact amount ready since change is not available.

5. If you succeed in joining Mensa, then membership dues are HK$250 per annum ($125 if you are under 21 when fees become due).

6. If you do not pass the test, you will be entitled to one free retest between 6 and 18 months after the first test.

Mensans from around the world

Mensans from around the world are very welcome to attend Hong Kong Mensa events while they are holidaying here. Details of forthcoming events can be found on this web site, and we can add your name to our guest e-mail or fax list temporarily. Please send us your contact details, and the dates during which you will be here.

Guests will be removed from our guest list after 90 days, so If you are living in Hong Kong, then please transfer your membership to Hong Kong Mensa. Contact the Hon. Secretary for a transfer form and further details. Membership of Hong Kong Mensa costs HK$250 per year for adults, and HK$125 per year if you are under 21.