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| − | The '''2007 [[Annual Gathering of American Mensa]]''' is to be held in [[wikipedia:Birmingham, Alabama|Birmingham, Alabama]], which hosted an [[1997 Annual Gathering of American Mensa|AG]] ten years earlier. It is once again held at the Sheraton Civic Center and chaired by [[Steve Porter|Steve]] and [[LeAnne Porter]]. | + | The '''2007 [[Annual Gathering of American Mensa]]''' is to be held in [[wikipedia:Birmingham, Alabama|Birmingham, Alabama]], which hosted an [[1997 Annual Gathering of American Mensa|AG]] ten years earlier. It is once again held at the Sheraton Civic Center and was originally chaired by [[Steve Porter|Steve]] and [[LeAnne Porter]] until the leadership was abruptly changed in June, 2007, just weeks before the AG, due reportedly to problems between the AG committee and the hotel management over hospitality. |
In contrast to recent AGs in expensive "destination" cities, with increasing amounts of management and organization provided by the paid staff of the national office, this is planned to be a more "home-grown" volunteer-based effort, similar to AGs of days gone by. | In contrast to recent AGs in expensive "destination" cities, with increasing amounts of management and organization provided by the paid staff of the national office, this is planned to be a more "home-grown" volunteer-based effort, similar to AGs of days gone by. | ||
Revision as of 09:59, 23 June 2007
The 2007 Annual Gathering of American Mensa is to be held in Birmingham, Alabama, which hosted an AG ten years earlier. It is once again held at the Sheraton Civic Center and was originally chaired by Steve and LeAnne Porter until the leadership was abruptly changed in June, 2007, just weeks before the AG, due reportedly to problems between the AG committee and the hotel management over hospitality.
In contrast to recent AGs in expensive "destination" cities, with increasing amounts of management and organization provided by the paid staff of the national office, this is planned to be a more "home-grown" volunteer-based effort, similar to AGs of days gone by.
The Birmingham AG is being referred to as "a good old time AG" by promoters who cite its "old-time" registration prices, starting at $40.00, as well as the hotel room price of $89.25 plus tax (with free parking and airport shuttle).
A wide variety of programs is planned, along with a well-stocked games room, three dances, and a friendly, comfortable Hospitality Suite, open round the clock and full of candy (Umm, Chocolate!), chips, dips and veggies, drinks, and even real food.
| Preceded by: 2006: Orlando (WG) |
Annual Gathering of American Mensa 2007 |
Succeeded by: None yet |
