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Supporting the Foundation
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“Human intelligence is the world's most important resource. We should do everything we can to nurture and protect it.”
Phyllis Miller, Foundation Vice President
“We must, as a people, provide the means for everyone to reach their full potential. Our ever-advancing world demands it.”
Dave Remine, Foundation Trustee
“Through Colloquiums, scholarships, research advocacy, and awards that recognize intellectual achievements, we express our respect for intelligence. Being a part of the Foundation is truly fulfilling!”
Joanna Soper, Foundation Trustee
“Gifted youth are a major national economic resource as well as potentially exceptional contributors to science and art. Working to support their education is richly satisfying.”
Fran Cartier, Foundation Trustee
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Foundation News and Events
Mensa Foundation launches $50 for 50 campaign
As part of the 50th anniversary celebration of Mensa in North America, the Mensa Foundation announces
its $50 for 50 campaign. Your contribution of $50
or more will ensure that the Foundation’s internationally recognized programs and awards will
continue throughout the year and beyond. Celebrate this golden anniversary with your donation today!
Send applications and nominations now for Foundation awards
Mensans from around the world, the Foundation is accepting your award
nominations! Deadlines for the Copper
Black Award for Creative Achievement and the Distinguished
Teacher Award are both Thursday, April 15, and the deadline for the
Intellectual
Benefits Award is Saturday, May 1.
The
International
Copper Black Award and the International
Award for Benefit to Society have the same deadlines as their domestic
counterparts — April 15 and May 1, respectively.
Foundation sponsors series of lesson plans
The Mensa Foundation has sponsored a series of lesson plans for gifted youth grades
Kindergarten through 12. Since these plans are designed to be completed with minimal supervision,
they serve as independent coursework either in the traditional classroom or outside it. Topics
range from the alphabet to the periodic table of elements,
from Fibonacci numbers to the Seven Wonders of the World. Access them at
www.mensaforkids.org/teachers or through the
Parent/Teacher Resources section of the Mensa for Kids Web site, www.mensaforkids.org.
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