What is Mensa?
Mensa is the largest and oldest international high IQ society [Wikipedia]. Established in Oxford, England in 1946, the now-worldwide organization currently has over 150,000 members in 90 countries.
Mensa’s Stated Purpose
- to identify and foster human intelligence for the benefit of humanity
- to encourage research in the nature, characteristics, and uses of intelligence
- to promote stimulating, intellectual, and social opportunities for its members
American Mensa currently has over 40,000 members, and is the largest national Mensa operating under the auspices of Mensa International, Ltd. An estimated six million Americans are eligible for Mensa membership. To view the American Mensa website, visit US.Mensa.org To view the International Mensa website, visit Mensa.org
Members of American Mensa range in age from 2 to 102. They include engineers, homemakers, teachers, actors, athletes, students and CEOs, and they share only one trait — high intelligence. To qualify for Mensa, they scored in the top 2 percent of the general population on an accepted standardized intelligence test.
As a member, you have the opportunity to meet other smart people at local, regional, national, and international levels. You can attend entertaining, intellectually stimulating events and exchange ideas with others through a variety of publications and our online community. You can also work to help others in your community by volunteering for community-oriented activities and working with the Mensa Foundation. And you can take advantage of our variety of member benefits and services.
Why Join Mensa?
Do you have a lust for board and tabletop games that some find boggling? Did you smile at the previous pun? Have you had that killer joke about Newton, Pascal, and Einstein playing hide and seek in your back pocket for years just waiting for an audience that would appreciate it? If you can see where this is going then you might want to consider joining and you might already be qualified. There are loads of benefits and plenty of unique opportunities. You owe it to yourself to at least consider it!
San Diego Mensa
San Diego Mensa is the San Diego chapter of American Mensa, with over 600 local members. This is the San Diego Mensa website.
Our Local Chapter and Events
As a local group of American Mensa, San Diego Mensa includes all of San Diego County and Imperial County, most of Riverside County, and part of San Bernardino County. This chapter is officially known as Region 09, Group 920.
We have regular, recurring events for all interests: board games, trivia, practical skills classes, poker tournaments, food & drink, and more. If we don’t already do it, you’re bound to find people that will help you set something up!
As a new or existing member, make sure you head over to one of the orientations so you can get your feet wet or help new members get involved.
Local Health Guidelines
San Diego Mensa follows state and local health guidelines. The safety of our members and their families is our highest priority. Masks are welcome if you choose to wear one. If you have any questions about a particular event, contact the host for details.