Region 1
RVChat - November 2010
by Lori Norris
RVChat - November 2010
by Lori Norris
In September, Ron and I attended Vermont Mensa’s lunch followed
by fruit picking. I had never seen white rasberries before —
but they are wonderful and I have several pints in the freezer. We
also picked apples and brought home a bushel and a half. Froze some,
ate many and turned the rest into many apple crisps and baked apples.
I am married to a teacher so I wonder wht are students supposed to
bring an apple for the teacher — can someone tell me? Following
our afternoon in Vermont, we headed to Albany and enjoyed MoNNY’s
games night. We stayed up much too late and then headed for home in
the morning, but first a stop at C&WM’s New Member’s
Picnic.
October was the host month for Mensa Testing Day (“MTD”)
so there was some good publicity all over the place. Did everyone
see USA Today on October 11th, Andrew Heffernan’s
picture was included? [I made the front page of the Providence (RI)
Journal.] Andrew is running for my current position — RVC1
— in next year’s Mensa elections as I have decided that
after 4 years you have all probably had your fill of me.
Seriously, I have always said that I would serve as RVC until a
great replacement stepped forward, and I think that Andrew is that.
He is currently the President/LocSec of MoNNY (Northeastern NY)
and I am impressed with his energy and dedication to Mensa.
I have decided to seek ‘higher office’ and am running
for 2nd Vice Chair. If you are looking to get involved
in National Mensa now is the time to think about it. There are
many committees that are looking for members (for one year terms
that expire June 30th). What are your interests,
is there something you could sink your teeth into? Talk to me
(e-mail is preferable) and maybe your skills are exactly what
we’ve been looking for.
If you’re more interested in Mensa International, this may
be your chance. The Leadership Development Committee is seeking
three Leaders of Tomorrow to participate in the
Leadership Exchange Program (LEP) during American Mensa’s AG
and the European Mensas’ Annual Gathering. The best candidates
will be confident and outgoing and have a proven track record in
leadership and be eager to learn from others. If you are interested,
please either contact me or submit your name to
LWD@us.mensa.org. Deadline is
November 11, 2011 — sorry for the short notice.
I am looking forward to Main Mensa’s “Shop ME” in
Freeport, Maine the weekend of November 5-7. I understand that this
is near L. L. Bean’s first and largest store which is open
24 hours a day, so when the games room starts quieting down in the
wee hours, I’ll have something to do. I am desperately in need
of new slippers. And there are many outlet stores nearby. Mensans,
games, hospitality and bargains to boot (or slipper).
Lori