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<div>Mensa Newfoundland and Labrador is Canada's youngest Local Group.<br />
<br />
'''Membership'''<br />
<br />
Though one of the local members has been with Mensa for several decades, the group did not have its first meeting until August, 2004. At the time, there were only 7 members in the entire province.<br />
<br />
In October 2004, the local members held a special discounted student test day, which tripled their membership. A second discounted student test day was held in January, 2005.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Dispelling Stereotypes'''<br />
<br />
A common stereotype across Canada has long been that Newfoundlanders are intellectually... challenged. 'Newfie' Jokes have long painted the locals as stupid, and have associated many "inventions" with the province - a prime example being a screen door for submarines.<br />
<br />
In an interesting turn of events, the two student test days turned up the highest pass rate in Canada. While the average pass rate is 50% on regular tests (40% or lower on discounted tests), the participants in those test days turned up a 60+% pass rate. This resulted in some positive press locally, and stirred even more interest in the organization<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Gatherings'''<br />
<br />
In July of 2004, Marie Johnston made the decision to host an RG in St. John's, as a way to stimulate interest in Mensa locally, and give the local members a project to work on. Plans came together quickly, and the RG was shaping up to become bigger than any Canadian AG in recent years. <br />
<br />
In October of 2004, the national board of Mensa Canada agreed to change the status of the gathering from "RG" to "AG". It will be held from May 19-22, 2006 in St. John's, Newfoundland</div>64.231.193.155https://mpedia.dan.info/index.php?title=Mensa_Newfoundland_and_Labrador&diff=193Mensa Newfoundland and Labrador2005-10-05T13:03:55Z<p>64.231.193.155: </p>
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<div>Mensa Newfoundland and Labrador is Canada's youngest Local Group.<br />
<br />
'''Membership'''<br />
<br />
Though one of the local members has been with Mensa for several decades, the group did not have its first meeting until August, 2004. At the time, there were only 7 members in the entire province.<br />
<br />
In October 2004, the local members held a special discounted student test day, which tripled their membership. A second discounted student test day was held in January, 2005.<br />
<br />
'''Dispelling Stereotypes'''<br />
<br />
A common stereotype across Canada has long been that Newfoundlanders are intellectually... challenged. 'Newfie' Jokes have long painted the locals as stupid, and have associated many "inventions" with the province - a prime example being a screen door for submarines.<br />
<br />
In an interesting turn of events, the two student test days turned up the highest pass rate in Canada. While the average pass rate is 50% on regular tests (40% or lower on discounted tests), the participants in those test days turned up a 60+% pass rate. This resulted in some positive press locally, and stirred even more interest in the organization<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Gatherings'''<br />
<br />
In July of 2004, Marie Johnston made the decision to host an RG in St. John's, as a way to stimulate interest in Mensa locally, and give the local members a project to work on. Plans came together quickly, and the RG was shaping up to become bigger than any Canadian AG in recent years. <br />
<br />
In October of 2004, the national board of Mensa Canada agreed to change the status of the gathering from "RG" to "AG". It will be held from May 19-22, 2006 in St. John's, Newfoundland</div>64.231.193.155https://mpedia.dan.info/index.php?title=Mensa_Newfoundland_and_Labrador&diff=192Mensa Newfoundland and Labrador2005-10-05T13:03:39Z<p>64.231.193.155: </p>
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<div>Mensa Newfoundland and Labrador is Canada's youngest Local Group.<br />
<br />
'''Membership'''<br />
<br />
Though one of the local members has been with Mensa for several decades, the group did not have its first meeting until August, 2004. At the time, there were only 7 members in the entire province.<br />
<br />
In October 2004, the local members held a special discounted student test day, which tripled their membership. A second discounted student test day was held in January, 2005.<br />
<br />
'''Dispelling Stereotypes'''<br />
A common stereotype across Canada has long been that Newfoundlanders are intellectually... challenged. 'Newfie' Jokes have long painted the locals as stupid, and have associated many "inventions" with the province - a prime example being a screen door for submarines.<br />
<br />
In an interesting turn of events, the two student test days turned up the highest pass rate in Canada. While the average pass rate is 50% on regular tests (40% or lower on discounted tests), the participants in those test days turned up a 60+% pass rate. This resulted in some positive press locally, and stirred even more interest in the organization<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Gatherings'''<br />
In July of 2004, Marie Johnston made the decision to host an RG in St. John's, as a way to stimulate interest in Mensa locally, and give the local members a project to work on. Plans came together quickly, and the RG was shaping up to become bigger than any Canadian AG in recent years. <br />
<br />
In October of 2004, the national board of Mensa Canada agreed to change the status of the gathering from "RG" to "AG". It will be held from May 19-22, 2006 in St. John's, Newfoundland</div>64.231.193.155https://mpedia.dan.info/index.php?title=Mensa_Canada&diff=239Mensa Canada2005-10-05T12:52:38Z<p>64.231.193.155: </p>
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<div>'''Mensa Canada''' is the official Mensa organization in [[wikipedia:Canada|Canada]], recognized as a [[National Mensa]] by [[Mensa International]]. It had its beginnings in the late 1960s, '''North American Mensa''' was in operation with a small national office staffed by [[Margot Seitelman]], and a newsletter called the ''North American Mensa Activities Bulletin'' (which later became the ''[[Mensa Bulletin]]''). In 1967, [[Mensa Canada]] broke off and became a separate National Mensa, based in Ontario<br />
<br />
Mensa Canada is divided for administrative purposes into 5 regions, which in turn contain a number of local groups. <br />
<br />
== Regional Groups ==<br />
* [[BC-Yukon]]<br />
* [[Prairies-NWT]]<br />
* [[Ontario]]<br />
* [[Quebec]]<br />
* [[Atlantic]]<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
== Local Groups ==<br />
* [[Mensa Newfoundland and Labrador]]<br />
* [[Mensa Ottawa]]<br />
* [[Mensa Toronto]]<br />
<br />
== SIGs ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
* [http://www.mensacanada.org/ Official site]<br />
* [http://www.generationmensa.ca Generation Mensa]<br />
<br />
<br />
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<div>Mpedia is a wiki encyclopedia ([http://en.wikipedia.org/ Wikipedia] style) on the subject of [[wikipedia:Mensa International|Mensa]], intending to document the culture, folklore, history, and organizational structure of the high-IQ society at all its levels. Mpedia is an independent project not affiliated with, owned by, or endorsed by Mensa.<br />
<br />
== Some places to start exploring this site: ==<br />
<br />
=== Mensa groups and organizations ===<br />
* [[Mensa International]]<br />
** [[American Mensa]]<br />
** [[British Mensa]]<br />
** [[Mensa Canada]]<br />
<br />
=== Mensa events ===<br />
* [[Annual Gathering]]<br />
** [[Annual Gathering of American Mensa]]<br />
*** [[2004 Annual Gathering of American Mensa]]<br />
*** [[2005 Annual Gathering of American Mensa]]<br />
*** [[2006 World Gathering]]<br />
*** [[2007 Annual Gathering of American Mensa]]<br />
** [[Annual Gathering of Mensa Canada]]<br />
*** [[2004 Annual Gathering of Mensa Canada]]<br />
*** [[2005 Annual Gathering of Mensa Canada]]<br />
*** [[2006 Annual Gathering of Mensa Canada]]<br />
*** [[2007 Annual Gathering of Mensa Canada]]<br />
<br />
=== Mensa people ===<br />
* [[Chairman of American Mensa]]<br />
** [[Sander Rubin]]<br />
** [[Dick Amyx]]<br />
** [[Darlene Criss]]<br />
<br />
* [[Chairman of Mensa Canada]]<br />
** [[Phyrne Parker]]<br />
** [[Barry Schmidl]]<br />
<br />
=== Other stuff ===<br />
* [[Carnelli]]<br />
<br />
<br />
[http://meta.wikipedia.org/wiki/MediaWiki_User%27s_Guide User's Guide] to MediaWiki software</div>64.231.193.155https://mpedia.dan.info/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=191Main Page2005-10-05T12:40:53Z<p>64.231.193.155: /* Mensa people */</p>
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<div>Mpedia is a wiki encyclopedia ([http://en.wikipedia.org/ Wikipedia] style) on the subject of [[wikipedia:Mensa International|Mensa]], intending to document the culture, folklore, history, and organizational structure of the high-IQ society at all its levels. Mpedia is an independent project not affiliated with, owned by, or endorsed by Mensa.<br />
<br />
== Some places to start exploring this site: ==<br />
<br />
=== Mensa groups and organizations ===<br />
* [[Mensa International]]<br />
** [[American Mensa]]<br />
** [[British Mensa]]<br />
<br />
=== Mensa events ===<br />
* [[Annual Gathering]]<br />
** [[Annual Gathering of American Mensa]]<br />
*** [[2004 Annual Gathering of American Mensa]]<br />
*** [[2005 Annual Gathering of American Mensa]]<br />
*** [[2006 World Gathering]]<br />
*** [[2007 Annual Gathering of American Mensa]]<br />
** [[Annual Gathering of Mensa Canada]]<br />
*** [[2004 Annual Gathering of Mensa Canada]]<br />
*** [[2005 Annual Gathering of Mensa Canada]]<br />
*** [[2006 Annual Gathering of Mensa Canada]]<br />
*** [[2007 Annual Gathering of Mensa Canada]]<br />
<br />
=== Mensa people ===<br />
* [[Chairman of American Mensa]]<br />
** [[Sander Rubin]]<br />
** [[Dick Amyx]]<br />
** [[Darlene Criss]]<br />
<br />
* [[Chairman of Mensa Canada]]<br />
** [[Phyrne Parker]]<br />
** [[Barry Schmidl]]<br />
<br />
=== Other stuff ===<br />
* [[Carnelli]]<br />
<br />
<br />
[http://meta.wikipedia.org/wiki/MediaWiki_User%27s_Guide User's Guide] to MediaWiki software</div>64.231.193.155https://mpedia.dan.info/index.php?title=2004_Annual_Gathering_of_Mensa_Canada&diff=1822004 Annual Gathering of Mensa Canada2005-10-05T01:49:55Z<p>64.231.193.155: </p>
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<div>The 2004 Annual Gathering of Mensa Canada was held in Toronto, ON<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
{{stub}}</div>64.231.193.155https://mpedia.dan.info/index.php?title=Annual_Gathering_of_Mensa_Canada&diff=236Annual Gathering of Mensa Canada2005-10-05T01:49:35Z<p>64.231.193.155: /* History of Mensa Canada AGs */</p>
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<div>== History of Mensa Canada AGs ==<br />
* [[1988 Joint Annual Gathering of American Mensa and Mensa Canada|1988: Montreal]] (joint gathering with American Mensa)<br />
* [[1994 Joint Annual Gathering of American Mensa and Mensa Canada|1994: Cambridge]] (joint gathering with American Mensa)<br />
* [[2003 Joint Annual Gathering of American Mensa and Mensa Canada|2003: St. Paul]] (joint gathering with American Mensa)<br />
* [[2004 Annual Gathering of Mensa Canada|2004: Toronto]]<br />
* [[2005 Annual Gathering of Mensa Canada|2005: Toronto]]<br />
* [[2006 Annual Gathering of Mensa Canada|2006: St. John's]]<br />
* [[2007 Annual Gathering of Mensa Canada|2007: Edmonton]]<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
* [http://www.thymenl.ca/AG2006/ Website for the 2006 AG]</div>64.231.193.155https://mpedia.dan.info/index.php?title=2005_Annual_Gathering_of_Mensa_Canada&diff=1852005 Annual Gathering of Mensa Canada2005-10-05T01:47:48Z<p>64.231.193.155: </p>
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<div>Mensa Canada did not host an AG in 2005, due to a lack of interest from local groups.<br />
<br />
<br />
The AGM was held as a stand-alone meeting in Toronto on May 30, 2005 instead.<br />
<br />
{{stub}}</div>64.231.193.155https://mpedia.dan.info/index.php?title=2004_Annual_Gathering_of_Mensa_Canada&diff=1812004 Annual Gathering of Mensa Canada2005-10-05T01:47:13Z<p>64.231.193.155: </p>
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<div>The 2004 Annual Gathering of Mensa Canada was held in Toronto, ON<br />
<br />
{{stub}}</div>64.231.193.155https://mpedia.dan.info/index.php?title=2004_Annual_Gathering_of_Mensa_Canada&diff=1782004 Annual Gathering of Mensa Canada2005-10-05T01:46:31Z<p>64.231.193.155: </p>
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<div>The 2004 Annual Gathering of Mensa Canada was held in Toronto, ON</div>64.231.193.155https://mpedia.dan.info/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=189Main Page2005-10-05T01:46:06Z<p>64.231.193.155: /* Mensa events */</p>
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<div>Mpedia is a wiki encyclopedia ([http://en.wikipedia.org/ Wikipedia] style) on the subject of [[wikipedia:Mensa International|Mensa]], intending to document the culture, folklore, history, and organizational structure of the high-IQ society at all its levels. Mpedia is an independent project not affiliated with, owned by, or endorsed by Mensa.<br />
<br />
== Some places to start exploring this site: ==<br />
<br />
=== Mensa groups and organizations ===<br />
* [[Mensa International]]<br />
** [[American Mensa]]<br />
** [[British Mensa]]<br />
<br />
=== Mensa events ===<br />
* [[Annual Gathering]]<br />
** [[Annual Gathering of American Mensa]]<br />
*** [[1994 Joint Annual Gathering of American Mensa and Mensa Canada]]<br />
*** [[2004 Annual Gathering of American Mensa]]<br />
*** [[2005 Annual Gathering of American Mensa]]<br />
*** [[2006 World Gathering]]<br />
** [[Annual Gathering of Mensa Canada]]<br />
*** [[2004 Annual Gathering of Mensa Canada]]<br />
*** [[2005 Annual Gathering of Mensa Canada]]<br />
*** [[2006 Annual Gathering of Mensa Canada]]<br />
*** [[2007 Annual Gathering of Mensa Canada]]<br />
<br />
=== Mensa people ===<br />
* [[Chairman of American Mensa]]<br />
** [[Sander Rubin]]<br />
** [[Dick Amyx]]<br />
** [[Darlene Criss]]<br />
<br />
=== Other stuff ===<br />
* [[Carnelli]]<br />
<br />
<br />
[http://meta.wikipedia.org/wiki/MediaWiki_User%27s_Guide User's Guide] to MediaWiki software</div>64.231.193.155https://mpedia.dan.info/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=177Main Page2005-10-05T01:45:34Z<p>64.231.193.155: /* Mensa events */</p>
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<div>Mpedia is a wiki encyclopedia ([http://en.wikipedia.org/ Wikipedia] style) on the subject of [[wikipedia:Mensa International|Mensa]], intending to document the culture, folklore, history, and organizational structure of the high-IQ society at all its levels. Mpedia is an independent project not affiliated with, owned by, or endorsed by Mensa.<br />
<br />
== Some places to start exploring this site: ==<br />
<br />
=== Mensa groups and organizations ===<br />
* [[Mensa International]]<br />
** [[American Mensa]]<br />
** [[British Mensa]]<br />
<br />
=== Mensa events ===<br />
* [[Annual Gathering]]<br />
** [[Annual Gathering of American Mensa]]<br />
*** [[1994 Joint Annual Gathering of American Mensa and Mensa Canada]]<br />
*** [[2004 Annual Gathering of American Mensa]]<br />
*** [[2005 Annual Gathering of American Mensa]]<br />
*** [[2006 World Gathering]]<br />
** [[Annual Gathering of Mensa Canada]]<br />
*** [[2005 Annual Gathering of Mensa Canada]]<br />
*** [[2006 Annual Gathering of Mensa Canada]]<br />
*** [[2007 Annual Gathering of Mensa Canada]]<br />
<br />
=== Mensa people ===<br />
* [[Chairman of American Mensa]]<br />
** [[Sander Rubin]]<br />
** [[Dick Amyx]]<br />
** [[Darlene Criss]]<br />
<br />
=== Other stuff ===<br />
* [[Carnelli]]<br />
<br />
<br />
[http://meta.wikipedia.org/wiki/MediaWiki_User%27s_Guide User's Guide] to MediaWiki software</div>64.231.193.155https://mpedia.dan.info/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=176Main Page2005-10-05T01:44:27Z<p>64.231.193.155: /* Mensa events */</p>
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<div>Mpedia is a wiki encyclopedia ([http://en.wikipedia.org/ Wikipedia] style) on the subject of [[wikipedia:Mensa International|Mensa]], intending to document the culture, folklore, history, and organizational structure of the high-IQ society at all its levels. Mpedia is an independent project not affiliated with, owned by, or endorsed by Mensa.<br />
<br />
== Some places to start exploring this site: ==<br />
<br />
=== Mensa groups and organizations ===<br />
* [[Mensa International]]<br />
** [[American Mensa]]<br />
** [[British Mensa]]<br />
<br />
=== Mensa events ===<br />
* [[Annual Gathering]]<br />
** [[Annual Gathering of American Mensa]]<br />
*** [[1994 Joint Annual Gathering of American Mensa and Mensa Canada]]<br />
*** [[2004 Annual Gathering of American Mensa]]<br />
*** [[2005 Annual Gathering of American Mensa]]<br />
*** [[2006 World Gathering]]<br />
** [[Annual Gathering of Mensa Canada]]<br />
<br />
*** [[2005 Annual Gathering of Mensa Canada]]<br />
*** [[2006 Annual Gathering of Mensa Canada]]<br />
*** [[2007 Annual Gathering of Mensa Canada]]<br />
<br />
=== Mensa people ===<br />
* [[Chairman of American Mensa]]<br />
** [[Sander Rubin]]<br />
** [[Dick Amyx]]<br />
** [[Darlene Criss]]<br />
<br />
=== Other stuff ===<br />
* [[Carnelli]]<br />
<br />
<br />
[http://meta.wikipedia.org/wiki/MediaWiki_User%27s_Guide User's Guide] to MediaWiki software</div>64.231.193.155https://mpedia.dan.info/index.php?title=2005_Annual_Gathering_of_Mensa_Canada&diff=1792005 Annual Gathering of Mensa Canada2005-10-05T01:43:23Z<p>64.231.193.155: </p>
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<div>Mensa Canada did not host an AG in 2005, due to a lack of interest from local groups.<br />
<br />
<br />
The AGM was held as a stand-alone meeting in Toronto on May 30, 2005 instead.</div>64.231.193.155https://mpedia.dan.info/index.php?title=2007_Annual_Gathering_of_Mensa_Canada&diff=1872007 Annual Gathering of Mensa Canada2005-10-05T01:42:11Z<p>64.231.193.155: </p>
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<div>The 2007 Mensa Canada AG will be held in Edmonton, Alberta</div>64.231.193.155https://mpedia.dan.info/index.php?title=Reasons_to_attend_the_2006_Canadian_AG&diff=1836Reasons to attend the 2006 Canadian AG2005-10-05T01:40:31Z<p>64.231.193.155: </p>
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<div>If you know anything about St. John's, Newfoundland already, you probably already have more than enough reasons to attend. For the rest of you, I present this list!<br />
<br />
<br />
- Not ridiculously hot <br />
<br />
<br />
- Not humid <br />
<br />
<br />
- GORGEOUS SCENERY! <br />
<br />
<br />
- Dinner/Dance included in the low registration fees <br />
<br />
<br />
- Every speaker is being hand picked as "interesting" and "entertaining... we're not doing the "anyone who wants to speak.." thing. Quality over quantity, babay! <br />
<br />
<br />
- On that note.. muahaha! We have some *amazing* speakers already! <br />
<br />
<br />
- The WG may have Mickey Mouse, but we have Icebergs! <br />
<br />
<br />
- The great parties. A traditional "kitchen party"/ screech in ceremony. (For the ladies: The guy doing the screech in is *exceptionally* easy on the eyes!) <br />
<br />
<br />
- The great FOOD! I just finished picking out the catering menu for the kitchen party. Amoung some staples, we'll have cod nuggets, battered scallops, lobster bruschetta, chicken savoury packets, caribou meatballs in red wine sauce, and wild rabbit puffs. MMMMmmm <br />
<br />
<br />
- If you're a photographer, you should know that Newfoundland is the most beautiful place in the whole world. <br />
<br />
<br />
- If you're a hiker, you should know that the *best* hiking is within easy reach of the host hotel... and not only is it gorgeous, but comes with pristene clean air, cool temps, and Newfoundland DOES NOT HAVE ANY SNAKES OR SKUNKS. No unpleasant surprises on your hiking! <br />
<br />
<br />
- If you love food (heh!) .. NF has something for everyone. Cod Tongues, Seal Flipper Pie, Partridgeberry Cheesecake, Bakeapple Jam, Moose Stew, Caribou Steaks, Salmon Ravioli.... For those with an adventurous palate, Newfoundland cuisine is a dream come true. For the less adventurous, it is also a wonderful place to get great seafood, fairly decent steaks, and the best hospitality you've ever experienced! <br />
<br />
<br />
- Newfoundland has next to no crime rate. The police only started carrying guns a few years ago, barely use em, there's next to no murder, and the BIG crime problem last year was Teenagers Stealing CHEESE from grocery stores, to resell to pizza shops. I'm not kidding. <br />
<br />
<br />
- You can go on the "Pervert's Run" tour, of Conception Bay South. This will include stops in the towns of Dildo (and you can get your pic taken with Captain Dildo), Spread Eagle, and Come By Chance. (These towns were named hundreds of years ago, btw)<br />
<br />
<br />
- The entertainment. Got some great local talent signing up to play at the dinner/dance, and the kitchen party. Newfoundland Traditional/Irish, and some more contemporary cover songs to really get you on your feet! <br />
<br />
<br />
- The BIG SURPRISE we're working on, which will be a first for any North American AG, at the very least. Very Big news, and may result in the mother of all AG souvenirs, too! <br />
<br />
<br />
- The Pre-AG trip to France! Every AG seems to have pre-AG activities. Well.. one of ours is a day trip to the French island of St Pierre and Michelon, located just a short ferry ride off the coast of Newfoundland. Rum running (I'm kidding) and french pastries (no kidding) before the AG, anyone? (Bring a Passport for this)</div>64.231.193.155https://mpedia.dan.info/index.php?title=Reasons_to_attend_the_2006_Canadian_AG&diff=174Reasons to attend the 2006 Canadian AG2005-10-05T01:39:43Z<p>64.231.193.155: </p>
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<div>If you know anything about St. John's, Newfoundland already, you probably already have more than enough reasons to attend. For the rest of you, I present this list!<br />
<br />
- Not ridiculously hot <br />
<br />
<br />
- Not humid <br />
<br />
<br />
- GORGEOUS SCENERY! <br />
<br />
<br />
- Dinner/Dance included in the low registration fees <br />
<br />
<br />
- Every speaker is being hand picked as "interesting" and "entertaining... we're not doing the "anyone who wants to speak.." thing. Quality over quantity, babay! <br />
<br />
<br />
- On that note.. muahaha! We have some *amazing* speakers already! <br />
<br />
<br />
- The WG may have Mickey Mouse, but we have Icebergs! <br />
<br />
<br />
- The great parties. A traditional "kitchen party"/ screech in ceremony. (For the ladies: The guy doing the screech in is *exceptionally* easy on the eyes!) <br />
<br />
<br />
- The great FOOD! I just finished picking out the catering menu for the kitchen party. Amoung some staples, we'll have cod nuggets, battered scallops, lobster bruschetta, chicken savoury packets, caribou meatballs in red wine sauce, and wild rabbit puffs. MMMMmmm <br />
<br />
<br />
- If you're a photographer, you should know that Newfoundland is the most beautiful place in the whole world. <br />
<br />
<br />
- If you're a hiker, you should know that the *best* hiking is within easy reach of the host hotel... and not only is it gorgeous, but comes with pristene clean air, cool temps, and Newfoundland DOES NOT HAVE ANY SNAKES OR SKUNKS. No unpleasant surprises on your hiking! <br />
<br />
<br />
- If you love food (heh!) .. NF has something for everyone. Cod Tongues, Seal Flipper Pie, Partridgeberry Cheesecake, Bakeapple Jam, Moose Stew, Caribou Steaks, Salmon Ravioli.... For those with an adventurous palate, Newfoundland cuisine is a dream come true. For the less adventurous, it is also a wonderful place to get great seafood, fairly decent steaks, and the best hospitality you've ever experienced! <br />
<br />
<br />
- Newfoundland has next to no crime rate. The police only started carrying guns a few years ago, barely use em, there's next to no murder, and the BIG crime problem last year was Teenagers Stealing CHEESE from grocery stores, to resell to pizza shops. I'm not kidding. <br />
<br />
<br />
- You can go on the "Pervert's Run" tour, of Conception Bay South. This will include stops in the towns of Dildo (and you can get your pic taken with Captain Dildo), Spread Eagle, and Come By Chance. (These towns were named hundreds of years ago, btw)<br />
<br />
<br />
- The entertainment. Got some great local talent signing up to play at the dinner/dance, and the kitchen party. Newfoundland Traditional/Irish, and some more contemporary cover songs to really get you on your feet! <br />
<br />
<br />
- The BIG SURPRISE we're working on, which will be a first for any North American AG, at the very least. Very Big news, and may result in the mother of all AG souvenirs, too! <br />
<br />
<br />
- The Pre-AG trip to France! Every AG seems to have pre-AG activities. Well.. one of ours is a day trip to the French island of St Pierre and Michelon, located just a short ferry ride off the coast of Newfoundland. Rum running (I'm kidding) and french pastries (no kidding) before the AG, anyone? (Bring a Passport for this)</div>64.231.193.155https://mpedia.dan.info/index.php?title=Reasons_to_attend_the_2006_Canadian_AG&diff=173Reasons to attend the 2006 Canadian AG2005-10-05T01:38:48Z<p>64.231.193.155: </p>
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- Not humid <br />
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- GORGEOUS SCENERY! <br />
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- Dinner/Dance included in the low registration fees <br />
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- Every speaker is being hand picked as "interesting" and "entertaining... we're not doing the "anyone who wants to speak.." thing. Quality over quantity, babay! <br />
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- On that note.. muahaha! We have some *amazing* speakers already! <br />
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- The WG may have Mickey Mouse, but we have Icebergs! <br />
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- The great parties. A traditional "kitchen party"/ screech in ceremony. (For the ladies: The guy doing the screech in is *exceptionally* easy on the eyes!) <br />
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- The great FOOD! I just finished picking out the catering menu for the kitchen party. Amoung some staples, we'll have cod nuggets, battered scallops, lobster bruschetta, chicken savoury packets, caribou meatballs in red wine sauce, and wild rabbit puffs. MMMMmmm <br />
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- If you're a photographer, you should know that Newfoundland is the most beautiful place in the whole world. <br />
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- If you're a hiker, you should know that the *best* hiking is within easy reach of the host hotel... and not only is it gorgeous, but comes with pristene clean air, cool temps, and Newfoundland DOES NOT HAVE ANY SNAKES OR SKUNKS. No unpleasant surprises on your hiking! <br />
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- If you love food (heh!) .. NF has something for everyone. Cod Tongues, Seal Flipper Pie, Partridgeberry Cheesecake, Bakeapple Jam, Moose Stew, Caribou Steaks, Salmon Ravioli.... For those with an adventurous palate, Newfoundland cuisine is a dream come true. For the less adventurous, it is also a wonderful place to get great seafood, fairly decent steaks, and the best hospitality you've ever experienced! <br />
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- Newfoundland has next to no crime rate. The police only started carrying guns a few years ago, barely use em, there's next to no murder, and the BIG crime problem last year was Teenagers Stealing CHEESE from grocery stores, to resell to pizza shops. I'm not kidding. <br />
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- You can go on the "Pervert's Run" tour, of Conception Bay South. This will include stops in the towns of Dildo (and you can get your pic taken with Captain Dildo), Spread Eagle, and Come By Chance. (These towns were named hundreds of years ago, btw)<br />
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- The entertainment. Got some great local talent signing up to play at the dinner/dance, and the kitchen party. Newfoundland Traditional/Irish, and some more contemporary cover songs to really get you on your feet! <br />
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- The BIG SURPRISE we're working on, which will be a first for any North American AG, at the very least. Very Big news, and may result in the mother of all AG souvenirs, too! <br />
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- The Pre-AG trip to France! Every AG seems to have pre-AG activities. Well.. one of ours is a day trip to the French island of St Pierre and Michelon, located just a short ferry ride off the coast of Newfoundland. Rum running (I'm kidding) and french pastries (no kidding) before the AG, anyone? (Bring a Passport for this)</div>64.231.193.155https://mpedia.dan.info/index.php?title=2006_Annual_Gathering_of_Mensa_Canada&diff=1842006 Annual Gathering of Mensa Canada2005-10-05T01:35:23Z<p>64.231.193.155: </p>
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<div>'''The 2006 [[Annual Gathering of Mensa Canada]]''' will be held in [[wikipedia:St. John's, Newfoundland|St. John's, Newfoundland]] from May 19th through 22nd, at The Battery Hotel & Suites.<br />
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This will be a historic annual gathering for two main reasons. It marks the first time that Newfoundland has hosted a national event, and it is Canada's contribution to Mensa's international 60th Anniversary festivities - making it in INTERNATIONAL event! Though the Newfoundland region of Mensa Canada is very young, and only recently become active,<br />
we're looking to make this an AG to remember.<br />
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Deciding upon a theme for the event was easy. This year, being the first time held Newfoundland and Labrador, it was decided that the AG theme would focus on the beauty, diversity, and strengths of the province, its history, and its future. The AG is working to promote local speakers, artisans, writers, and craftspeople to the best of our ability, over the course of planning and executing the Annual Gathering.<br />
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Of course, the province and its history lends itself well to hosting our gathering. The speakers that have already signed on are amazing. Registrants will get to hear about pirates, vikings, political corruption, archeology, geology, icebergs, war, and vampires, amoung other subjects.<br />
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For further information, check out [[Reasons to attend the 2006 Canadian AG]], or our website.<br />
== External links ==<br />
* [http://www.thymenl.ca/AG2006/ Website for the 2006 AG]<br />
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<div>'''The 2006 [[Annual Gathering of Mensa Canada]]''' will be held in [[wikipedia:St. John's, Newfoundland|St. John's, Newfoundland]] from May 19th through 22nd, at The Battery Hotel & Suites.<br />
<br />
This will be a historic annual gathering for two main reasons. It marks the first time that Newfoundland has hosted a national event, and it is Canada's contribution to Mensa's international 60th Anniversary festivities - making it in INTERNATIONAL event! Though the Newfoundland region of Mensa Canada is very young, and only recently become active,<br />
we're looking to make this an AG to remember.<br />
<br />
<br />
Deciding upon a theme for the event was easy. This year, being the first time held Newfoundland and Labrador, it was decided that the AG theme would focus on the beauty, diversity, and strengths of the province, its history, and its future. The AG is working to promote local speakers, artisans, writers, and craftspeople to the best of our ability, over the course of planning and executing the Annual Gathering.<br />
<br />
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Of course, the province and its history lends itself well to hosting our gathering. The speakers that have already signed on are amazing. Registrants will get to hear about pirates, vikings, political corruption, archeology, geology, icebergs, war, and vampires, amoung other subjects.<br />
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== External links ==<br />
* [http://www.thymenl.ca/AG2006/ Website for the 2006 AG]<br />
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<div>'''The 2006 [[Annual Gathering of Mensa Canada]]''' will be held in [[wikipedia:St. John's, Newfoundland|St. John's, Newfoundland]] from May 19th through 22nd, at The Battery Hotel & Suites.<br />
<br />
This will be a historic annual gathering for two main reasons. It marks the first time that Newfoundland has hosted a national event, and it is Canada's contribution to Mensa's international 60th Anniversary festivities - making it in INTERNATIONAL event! Though the Newfoundland region of Mensa Canada is very young, and only recently become active,<br />
we're looking to make this an AG to remember.<br />
<br />
Deciding upon a theme for the event was easy. This year, being the first time held Newfoundland and Labrador, it was decided that the AG theme would focus on the beauty, diversity, and strengths of the province, its history, and its future. The AG is working to promote local speakers, artisans, writers, and craftspeople to the best of our ability, over the course of planning and executing the Annual Gathering.<br />
<br />
Of course, the province and its history lends itself well to hosting our gathering. The speakers that have already signed on are amazing. Registrants will get to hear about pirates, vikings, political corruption, archeology, geology, icebergs, war, and vampires, amoung other subjects.<br />
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== External links ==<br />
* [http://www.thymenl.ca/AG2006/ Website for the 2006 AG]<br />
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<div>== History of Mensa Canada AGs ==<br />
* [[2004 Annual Gathering of Mensa Canada |2004: Toronto]]<br />
* [[2006 Annual Gathering of Mensa Canada |2006: St. John's]]<br />
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== External links ==<br />
* [http://www.thymenl.ca/AG2006 / http://www.thymenl.ca/AG2006] -- Website for the 2006 AG</div>64.231.193.155https://mpedia.dan.info/index.php?title=Annual_Gathering_of_Mensa_Canada&diff=163Annual Gathering of Mensa Canada2005-10-04T21:05:46Z<p>64.231.193.155: </p>
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<div>== History of Mensa Canada AGs ==<br />
* [[2004 Annual Gathering of Mensa Canada |2004: Toronto]]<br />
* [[2006 Annual Gathering of Mensa Canada |2006: St. John's]]</div>64.231.193.155https://mpedia.dan.info/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=175Main Page2005-10-04T21:02:53Z<p>64.231.193.155: /* Mensa events */</p>
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<div>Mpedia is a wiki encyclopedia ([http://en.wikipedia.org/ Wikipedia] style) on the subject of [[wikipedia:Mensa International|Mensa]], intending to document the culture, folklore, history, and organizational structure of the high-IQ society at all its levels. Mpedia is an independent project not affiliated with, owned by, or endorsed by Mensa.<br />
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== Some places to start exploring this site: ==<br />
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=== Mensa groups and organizations ===<br />
* [[Mensa International]]<br />
** [[American Mensa]]<br />
** [[British Mensa]]<br />
<br />
=== Mensa events ===<br />
* [[Annual Gathering]]<br />
** [[Annual Gathering of American Mensa]]<br />
*** [[1994 Joint Annual Gathering of American Mensa and Mensa Canada]]<br />
*** [[2004 Annual Gathering of American Mensa]]<br />
*** [[2005 Annual Gathering of American Mensa]]<br />
*** [[2006 World Gathering]]<br />
** [[Annual Gathering of Mensa Canada]]<br />
*** [[2006 Annual Gathering of Mensa Canada]]<br />
<br />
=== Mensa people ===<br />
* [[Chairman of American Mensa]]<br />
** [[Sander Rubin]]<br />
** [[Dick Amyx]]<br />
** [[Darlene Criss]]<br />
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=== Other stuff ===<br />
* [[Carnelli]]<br />
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<div>Mpedia is a wiki encyclopedia ([http://en.wikipedia.org/ Wikipedia] style) on the subject of [[wikipedia:Mensa International|Mensa]], intending to document the culture, folklore, history, and organizational structure of the high-IQ society at all its levels. Mpedia is an independent project not affiliated with, owned by, or endorsed by Mensa.<br />
<br />
== Some places to start exploring this site: ==<br />
<br />
=== Mensa groups and organizations ===<br />
* [[Mensa International]]<br />
** [[American Mensa]]<br />
** [[British Mensa]]<br />
<br />
=== Mensa events ===<br />
* [[Annual Gathering]]<br />
** [[Annual Gathering of American Mensa]]<br />
*** [[1994 Joint Annual Gathering of American Mensa and Mensa Canada]]<br />
*** [[2004 Annual Gathering of American Mensa]]<br />
*** [[2005 Annual Gathering of American Mensa]]<br />
*** [[2006 World Gathering]]<br />
<br />
** [[Annual Gathering of Mensa Canada]]<br />
*** [[2006 Annual Gathering of Mensa Canada]]<br />
<br />
=== Mensa people ===<br />
* [[Chairman of American Mensa]]<br />
** [[Sander Rubin]]<br />
** [[Dick Amyx]]<br />
** [[Darlene Criss]]<br />
<br />
=== Other stuff ===<br />
* [[Carnelli]]<br />
<br />
<br />
[http://meta.wikipedia.org/wiki/MediaWiki_User%27s_Guide User's Guide] to MediaWiki software</div>64.231.193.155