Some Helpful FAQs for New Mensa Members
from James Moninger, Membership Officer
How many members are there in Mensa
Hawaii?
Mensa Hawaii currently has about 200 members,
approximately 40 of which have joined or transferred into the group during the
past year. We have members on five of the Hawaiian Islands, a number of
other Pacific island nations, Guam, Japan, and the Philippines.
How often do Mensa members meet?
The new Executive Committee has planned a number of
official meetings and receptions this year, including activities on Maui, the
Big Island, and Kauai. In addition, members are encouraged to host their
own events, which can be themed around anything that interests the host.
We currently have game nights, lunch groups, weekend coffee-talk, and
others. The possibilities are endless.
What sorts of things interest Mensans?
Mensa members like to talk about practically
anything. Whatever your interests, you will likely others in the group
who share your enthusiasm and enjoy spirited conversation.
Will I be intimidated by members who
are “more intelligent” than I am?
Perhaps surprisingly, you will not hear your fellow
Mensans talking about IQ’s. Everyone assumes you are smart or you would
not be here. You are a peer by virtue of your membership in the
group. Nobody will ever embarrass you or put you on the spot. All
of us were new members once. We want you to feel welcome and to realize how
important you are to our group!
Does Mensa hold any official opinions?
Mensa is an international society that exists to
serve as a communications platform for its members. The sole criterion
for membership, which you have met, is a score at or above the 98th
percentile on any of a number of standardized intelligence tests. Mensa
holds no official opinions of any kind.
