Cleveland Area Mensa

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Cleveland Area Mensa (fondly known as CAM) is the chapter of American Mensa Ltd. which encompasses Northeast Ohio, with members as far east as Ashtabula, as far west as Sandusky and as far south as ... We have regular get-togethers to talk, laugh, and enjoy the company of other intelligent individuals. Want to join?

CAM is a local group jewel award member for 2024! 

The award is based on membership, testing, newsletters, participation, and other factors. CAM was announced as a winner of the Ruby award for Class 2 size.

CONGRATULATIONS TO CAM AND ITS MEMBERS!




2024 CALENDAR

A dynamic and updated calendar is hosted on google - click *here* 


SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER



SEP 3 - Tuesday 6:30 PM
EXCOMM MEETING
For Zoom login, send email to: excom2@cleveland.us.mensa.org



SEP 7 - Saturday 10:00 AM

WESTSIDE COFFEE CHAT

Join us for friendly chat over a cup of coffee or tea. There is no set agenda, it's just a good opportunity to meet other members of CAM in a small, informal setting to talk about whatever comes to mind. FMI see CAM Facebook page.

SEP 9 - Tuesday

GRAFFITI DEADLINE
Submissions to: editor@cleveland.us.mensa.org

SEP 12 - Thursday 7:00 PM
ONLINE TRIVIA NIGHT

Instructions will be given at the start of the call. See CAM’s Facebook page for more details.

SEP 18 - Wednesday 6:30 PM

CAM NORTHCOAST ADVENTUROUS EATS
Here on CAM’s North coast, we have a plentitude of international restaurants. Let’s meet each month at a different restaurant to explore the culinary world. See CAM's Facebook page for location and other details. RSVP on Facebook Cleveland Area Mensa Page.

SEP 21 - Saturday 10:00 AM
EASTSIDE COFFEE CHAT

Join us in Mentor - See CAM’s Facebook page for more details.

SEP 21 - Saturday 10:00 AM
MENSA TESTING

Mensa testing at the Parma-Powers Library, 6996 Powers Blvd., Parma, OH 44129. Members are encouraged to pass this information on to anyone who may be interested in taking the test.

SEP 25 - Wednesday 6:30 PM
CAM MONTHLY GATHERING
See Graffiti program announcement or CAM's Facebook page for details. Social time begins at 6:30 followed by the program at 7:00. Drinks and snacks provided.

OCT 5 - Saturday 10:00 AM

WESTSIDE COFFEE CHAT

Join us for friendly chat over a cup of coffee or tea. There is no set agenda, it's just a good opportunity to meet other members of CAM in a small, informal setting to talk about whatever comes to mind. Feel free to join us for a relaxing morning chat. FMI see CAM Facebook page.

OCT 6 - Sunday 7:00 PM
CAM Night at the Movies
Join your fellow M's to watch Mean Girls 20th Anniversary at the Cinemark SouthPark Mall in Strongsville. Buy your own ticket(s) for the show (in advance, seats are assigned at purchase) or stop by the theater to purchase without the online fees). We will meet in the theater lobby (look for me sitting on a bench) at 6:30, then at 6:45 we’ll go inside. Hosted by Amy Wicklund, for questions try me at vicelocsec@cleveland.us.mensa.org

OCT 7 - Tuesday 6:30 PM
EXCOMM MEETING
For Zoom login, send email to: excom2@cleveland.us.mensa.org

OCT 9 - Tuesday

GRAFFITI DEADLINE
Submissions to: editor@cleveland.us.mensa.org

OCT 10 - Thursday 7:00 PM
ONLINE TRIVIA NIGHT

Instructions will be given at the start of the call. See CAM’s Facebook page for more details.

OCT 11 - Friday 5:30 PM
CAM at the MUSEUM
Join us for a casual get-together at the internationally renowned Cleveland Museum of Art. Meet in the atrium by the Café. Enjoy food or maybe a glass of wine while we socialize for a bit, and then we can wander the galleries of the fourth-highest endowed art museum in the United States! Admission is FREE! FMI: Scott Vinick. RSVPs are nice but not necessary.

OCT 13 - Sunday 1:30 PM
MENSA TESTING
Mensa testing at the Bay Village Public Library. Members are encouraged to pass this information on to anyone who may be interested in taking the test. 

OCT 15- Tuesday 6:30 PM
MENSA TESTING
Mensa testing at the Beachwood Public Library. Members are encouraged to pass this information on to anyone who may be interested in taking the test. 

OCT 16 - Wednesday 6:30 PM
CAM NORTHCOAST ADVENTUROUS EATS
Here on CAM’s North coast, we have a plentitude of international restaurants. Let’s meet each month at a different restaurant to explore the culinary world. See CAM's Facebook page for location and other details. RSVP on Facebook Cleveland Area Mensa Page. RSVPs required by Tuesday the 15th. 

OCT 19 - Saturday 10:00 AM
EASTSIDE COFFEE CHAT

Join us in Mentor - See CAM’s Facebook page for more details.

OCT 19 - Saturday 10:00 AM
MENSA TESTING
Mensa testing at the Parma Powers Public Library. Members are encouraged to pass this information on to anyone who may be interested in taking the test. 

OCT 30 - Wednesday 6:30 PM
CAM MONTHLY GATHERING
Join us at the Bay Village Cuyahoga Library, Meeting Room A, 27400 Wolf Rd, Bay Village, for "How to Judge a Book by Its Cover" presented by CAM member and Membership coordinator Ellie Augsburger. Ellie has over a decade of experience crafting book covers in her studio Creative Digital Studios. In this presentation, you’ll learn what makes a good book cover and how to choose the fonts, imagery, and colors to effectively communicate your story. See Graffiti program announcement or CAM's Facebook page for more details. Social time begins at 6:30 followed by the program at 7:00. Drinks and snacks provided. Afterwards, for those interested, we will go to Boss Chick N Beer in the SW corner of Wolf & Dover Center Rds. for eats & drinks.



A dynamic and updated calendar is hosted on google - click *here* 


Please see the monthly calendar, our Facebook page, or Graffiti for details and our events

We also maintain a discord page

CAM newsletters (Graffiti) are available on the MENSA website (members only)
https://www.us.mensa.org/read/group-newsletters/?Section=Public_List&grp=440

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