New and Prospective Members

New Members Open House

Prospective and new members are encouraged to attend!

  • Sunday, Sep 27, 2-5 PM at the home of Jody Carlson in Fairfax, VA
  • Contact MWM's Programs Officer Leslie Carroll, any current officer or any member for information and directions.

Mensa Testing Schedule

Information on Us

About Mensa and MWM

Events

Event Calendars

Upcoming Events

ExComm Meeting

ExComm meeting:
September 13 at 2:00 PM. Members are encouraged to attend, please contact LocSec.

MWM Documents

CAPM Newsletter

Download Capital M in Members Area.  (Login required.)

MWM Bylaws

The new bylaws are now posted.

MWM Copious Code

Contains MWM's standing rules (PDF).

MWM Members Handbook

2008 Member's Handbook (pdf)

More Documents


Volunteer

Monthly Gathering Host(ess)

Contact Leslie Carroll, Programs Officer, to volunteer to host monthly gatherings.

Mensa Testing Proctors

Contact Testing Coordinator Molyneau DuBelle. Proctor information available on the American Mensa web site.

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

owl on a line

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;

owl on a line

MWM Calendar of Events for Friday, November 20

owl on a line 2009 Election

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.

owl on a line

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!

owl on a line Members Area

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.

owl on a line

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.



owl on a line Cover of July Issue of Mensa

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.

owl on a line

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.

Excomm 2008

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.

owl on a line

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.

Left to Right

Herb Guggenheim--LocSec
Victoria (Tori) Karp
Kathleen Patchan
Crystal Gramates
David Li
Toni Smiley--Scholarship Chair
owl on a line

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.

owl on a line
cinco de mayo gif

2008 Maryland-MWM Joint RG

Early Cinco De Mayo: A Mensa Fiesta was held in Gaithersburg May 2-4, 2008.
Photos from the 2008 RG may be viewed at the current Joint RG Website.


owl on a line

MWM and Maryland Mensa's 2007
"M-Counter Intelligence"

MM and MWM hosted a combined RG over Memorial Day weekend, May 25-27, 2007 in Maryland at the Laurel West Holiday Inn.

Some declassified photos of the event are posted for your enjoyment.  Special thanks to all the volunteers who made this possible!

owl on a line

Other Event Photos

View Rawligh's Photo AlbumCheck out some additional MWM Event Photos.
owl on a line

Mensa License Plates available
for Maryland Residents!

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