Welcome Visitors!

Welcome and thanks for checking out our site! If you're exploring Metropolitan Washington Mensa for the first time, chances are you're bright and like being around other bright people; you enjoy problem solving, creativity, and -- most of all -- having fun! This website is your passport into the world of MWM--a world that includes friends, parties, dining, gaming, travel, special events, and more. Whether you're shy or outgoing, I think you'll find MWM has something to offer you. So come on in and join us. Your journey starts here!!

Best wishes,
Jared Levine
Local Secretary
Metropolitan Washington Mensa

MATRIX 2: PIRATICAL SABBATICAL
April 30 - May 2, 2009

Are you ready for a fabulous RG, me hearties? Then join us for MATRIX 2—Piratical Sabbatical! More than 30 programs, two private pool parties, sumptuous banquet (included with registration), games room and outstanding 24-hour Hospitality! Holiday Inn Gaithersburg, 2 Montgomery Village Ave., Gaithersburg, MD 20879; 877/863-4780. SR/DR $99. Room rates guaranteed until 4/21/10. CD H RP SA H/AS CC (V MC). Visit http://rg.mwm.org or contact Leslie Carroll, 1509 Rainbow Dr., Silver Spring, MD 20905; 301/879-2924;

MWM Calendar of Events for Friday, November 20

Election for MWM Officers
October 2009

MWM elections are held in October and officers serve for two years starting November 1 of odd numbered years. To run for office a member submits a statement of intent to the Election Committee. See the August issue of Capital M for more information or visit the MWM Members area for detailed election information.

Delaware Mensa 3rd annual Regional Gathering
September 11-13 in Newark DE

Come learn about what you eat and drink - we have a great list of speakers! Enjoy an expanded games room, 24-hour hospitality, karaoke and poolside entertainment with singer-songwriter, Todd Chappelle!

Registration is $60 through August 31, and $70 thereafter. We are back at the Towne Place Suites in Newark, and they've extending the same nightly rate of $89 for a single suite, $99 for a double suite, and $149 for a one bedroom suite. Room rates are only guaranteed through 8/19 so be sure to make your reservation now!

Membership Area for MWM members

A password protected area is now available for MWM members. Login to the Members Area using your American Mensa membership number and password.

MWM is the third largest Mensa group in the US

With the July 2009 membership count of 1946 members, MWM still ranks as the third largest US Mensa group, just behind Greater New York Mensa (2172) and Chicago Area Mensa (2007). MWM serves Mensans in DC, northern Virginia, parts of Maryland, and the panhandle of West Virginia. Download the July 2009 Membership Count.

Online archives of the Mensa Bulletin!

You can now browse back issues of the magazine in the American online archive at www.us.mensa.org/bulletin. Select "Online Bulletin Archive" from the left menu.

The Mensa Bulletin online archive includes issues prior to the current month. Please note that the archive pages are graphic-intensive and may load slowly. Via high-speed connections, individual pages will display within 5-10 seconds and have been sized to balance download time with readability. Also note that you will need Adobe Flash Player, version 8 or higher, installed in order to view these pages.

MWM Annual Party - October 11, 2008

MWM turned 46 this year and we celebrated at Metropolitan Washington Mensa's Gala Annual Anniversary Party and Fun Fest.  MWM's largest Saturday night bash of the year was held at the Friendship Heights Village Center.

The photo on the left is from the 2008 Election Party.  Our current Excomm members are (L to R)

Bob Chiasson--Membership Officer
Leslie Carroll--Programs Officer
Herb Guggenheim--LocSec
Ravi Bansal--Member-at-Large
Rachel Thompson--Publications Officer
Toni Smiley--Treasurer
Loren Kropat--Scrivener (not shown)

ExComm pictures and contact information are on the ExComm page.  Hover over the photos below or for more of Rawligh Sybrant's photos of the 2008 party, click here.

2008 Scholarship Winners

MWM honored 4 scholarship winners at the 2008 Election Party. For more information on applying for a Mensa Scholarship, contact MWM Scholarship Chair or visit American Mensa. Application Deadline for the Scholarship essay is January 15, 2009.

Septoberfest - September 13th in Leesburg

Chris and George (prominently pictured on the right) know that Oktoberfest runs from September 20th to October 4th this year, but since their party is one week earlier they insist on calling it "Septoberfest".

Over 20 Mensans and guests joined them in Leesburg for German food, Bavarian music and conversation with friends.

Other Event Photos

Mensa License Plates available
for Maryland Residents!

Current Mensan members who live in Maryland can get special license tags. Click here for more information.