American Mensa kicks off summer promotions

Again this year, American Mensa is fighting off the summer doldrums with monthly membership promotions. Know anyone who’s Mensa material and who needs a fun challenge while school is out and the weather is warm? Tell them about these events:

July: Beat the Heat
Any prospects who take the Mensa Admission Test during the month of July will be charged the rate of $35, which is a $5 savings. Prospects will be informed of the promotion with a message suggesting they “beat the heat” by enjoying a few hours indoors taking the Mensa Admission Test. (What does your Local Group do to follow up with your local prospects?)

August: Open House Month
During the month of August, we encourage all Local Groups to host at least one event that will be open to the public. This will let prospects try out a Mensa event before taking the test during the Mensa Testing Day timeframe in October.

These events will be listed on the American Mensa Web site starting July 15. To get your group’s “open house” information listed, email Lauren Fernandez at laurenf@americanmensa.org by July 15; include your group’s name, event title and description, and event address and directions. Groups that list a public event in August will receive 50 coupons for $5 off the testing fee; these coupons will be valid during the Mensa Testing Day timeframe.

Speaking of which...
If your favorite prospects are enjoying a summer away, remind them that Mensa Testing Day is coming up on Saturday, Oct. 17, so there will likely be at least a couple of test sessions scheduled in their area during the month of October.

Your Local Group is participating in Mensa Testing Day, isn’t it? LocSecs and Proctors will receive more information about signing up later this month.

Reprinted from the June 2009 AML Today