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− | Party SIG is one of [[British Mensa]]'s largest Special Interest Groups, having around 400 members. It was created in 1995 by [[Andy Farrell]] and is aimed at the social core of members who regularly attend Mensa weekend gatherings, house parties, and other social events. For much of its history, [[Peter Baimbridge]] was SIG Secretary. | + | Party SIG is one of [[British Mensa]]'s largest Special Interest Groups, having around 400 members. It was created in 1995 by [[Andy Farrell]] (who is the current [[SIG Sec|SIG Secretary]]) and is aimed at the social core of members who regularly attend Mensa weekend gatherings, house parties, and other social events. For much of its history, [[Peter Baimbridge]] was SIG Secretary. |
== Party SIG newsletter == | == Party SIG newsletter == |
Revision as of 10:41, 10 March 2007
Party SIG is one of British Mensa's largest Special Interest Groups, having around 400 members. It was created in 1995 by Andy Farrell (who is the current SIG Secretary) and is aimed at the social core of members who regularly attend Mensa weekend gatherings, house parties, and other social events. For much of its history, Peter Baimbridge was SIG Secretary.
Party SIG newsletter
The SIG issues a monthly newsletter to inform members about forthcoming events, and including articles on past events and on SIG members. Popular features include Centrefold (which spotlights a member each month) and On The Spot (in which a member is nominated to write a column on something (anything), and gets to nominate the victim for next month).
The current editor is Sandra MacEachen.
Past editors
Regular events
For a decade the SIG has been associated with the Mensa at Oasis weekends. The SIG has also promoted Midsummer Madness events on various occasions.
Partysig.com
The SIG's website is currently maintained by David H Bolton. Previously it was run by Ed Loach.
Party SIG people
- Maxine Bates
- David G Bolton
- David H Bolton
- Andy Farrell
- Geoff Kay
- Janet Kay
- Stewart Kennedy
- Ed Loach
- Sandra MacEachen