Looking for Two More New Officers!
Have some free time? Wishing to be more social? Want to travel the world making millions of dollars? (Well, maybe not that one!). Then please contact Central NJ Mensa's President, Paul McKeon on your interest on becoming one of the following available officers:
- Program Chair
(Contacts and arranges for speakers and/or programs and introduces them at the Monthly Gathering as well as writes the notice to be published in the FORVM each month.)
- Recording Secretary
(Records minutes for six Executive Board meetings per year. Sits in on the meetings and learns how Mensa’s government works while taking notes.)
Looking for Halloween/Autumn Activities
Our webmaster, Darcie Velez, is trying to gather as much information to create a web site about Halloween and general Autumn activities in the area. So, if you know of ANY haunted attractions, farms with corn mazes/pumpkin picking/apple picking/hayrides, parades, parties, contests, etc. please email her with your URLs or info.
The web site will be a free, informational site for both kids and adults to find activities in their area (the concept is to start with a NJ site, but then make it national, so if you know of places outside of Jersey, please send them, too.) Thank you!
Robert H. Sisco
1934-2009
Mensan Robert H. Sisco, 75, of Piscataway died on Monday, Aug. 17, 2009, at his residence.
A memorial service will be arranged in the near future by the family. He worked as a pharmacist and journalist for the United States Army. He also worked throughout his life as a salesman and general contractor. He was an avid writer, had a play performed in Ohio and staged readings in New Jersey. He was an accomplished cook, gardener and local television performer.
Robert will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. Bob was our first elected LocSec in March 1969. His work took him out of New Jersey, but he rejoined our chapter in April 2003.
— Paul McKeon
2010 Annual Gathering
Detroit "Rock City" will be home to the 2010 Annual Gathering, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Mensa in North America. The event will be held June 30 to July 5 (yes, we've added an extra day of fun!) at the gorgeous Hyatt Regency in the eclectic and historically significant suburb of Dearborn.
Expect all of the usual AG greatness as well as special events and activities in celebration of the anniversary. Get more inf. and register online at www.ag.us.mensa.org
Benefit Reminder of the Month
Bank of America offers several great services to American Mensa members. Qualified applicants can get the American Mensa Platinum Plus® MasterCard® with WorldPoints® Rewards.
Call 800/932-2775 and use priority code FACA8E, or you can apply online.
A solid savings and investment plan is founded on the principles of diversity, security and performance. Bank of America offers Preferred CD and Money Market Deposit Account Rates to our members. The Mensa CD has consistently ranked among the best nationwide, and the Mensa Money Market has outperformed most money funds, as well as other bank money market and savings accounts, year after year. Additionally, these accounts come with FDIC insurance up to $100,000 per depositor. Learn more or sign up at www.us.mensa.org/benefits.
New Affiliation for Mensa Branded Products
American Mensa announces a new affiliation regarding the sale of branded products. Beginning Sept. 1, 2009, Fox Imaging will be the Official Store of American Mensa Products and will be your source for Mensa-branded apparel and other products including Mensa Select® games, books, pins and more. After Sept. 1, you can contact Dave or Lynne at Fox Imaging at 800/397-4156 or view their catalog online at www.foximaging.com.
However, as one new door opens, another must inevitably close. American Mensa's official relationship with the Zancas as the Mensa Boutique is coming to an end, we extend our sincere gratitude and appreciation for years of tireless effort and work on behalf of the organization.
