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Region 5 Leadership Development Workshop
November 19-21, 2010

Piedmont Area Mensa is hosting a Region 5 Leadership Development Workshop (LDW) the weekend of November 19-21, 2010 in Greenville, SC. An LDW is like a Regional Gathering (RG) with all programs designed to help attendees with their Mensa responsibilities and prepare others to become officers.  It is also an opportunity for officers to network with their counterparts from other groups. The purpose of Mensa Leadership Development is threefold:
 
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To provide a standardized course of training appropriate for new, existing and potential officers.

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To increase members’ knowledge and understanding of Mensa.

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To inspire new volunteers.

Registration for the LDW will be free, although everyone must register in advance as space will be limited to about forty registrants.  All meals will also be free.  Travel to and from the LDW and overnight accommodations are the responsibility of the participant, although your local group may choose to pay part or all of these costs if it has funds available.

The topics that will be covered are:

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Welcoming New Members - Dave Remine, Former Chair of American Mensa and International Mensa

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Getting People Involved - Dave Remine, Former Chair of American Mensa and International Mensa

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Where and How to Get Publicity - Catherine Barney, Mensa Marketing Director 

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Creating and Hosting A Scholarship Program - Mary Wolfe, National Scholarship Coordinator

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How to Organize an RG - Bob Cox, Past RVC, RG Chair and Hotel Negotiator

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Setting Up and Running a Gifted Children’s Program - Martha Williams, Kids Trek Coordinator

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What the National Office Can Do For Your Group - Catherine Barney, Mensa Marketing Director

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ExCom Basics - Janice Johnson, Past RVC, LDW Guide Editor 

To register, click to access the registration form in PDF or DOC format, then print it, fill it out and send it to Bob Cox.
 



   Welcome to Piedmont Area Mensa (PAM), a local chapter of American Mensa, Ltd., that serves the Upstate region of South Carolina, including Anderson, Clemson, Gaffney, Greenville, Greenwood, Laurens, Spartanburg and surrounding communities.

   The purpose of Piedmont Area Mensa is to promote a positive, welcoming Mensa presence in the Upstate, to engage in activities that utilize intelligence for the benefit of our community and to provide a stimulating social and intellectual environment for members, guests and visitors.

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To Contact Us:


 

Piedmont Area Mensa
P O Box 2054
Greer, SC 29652

PAM Mensa Phone: (864) 877-9743

 

Local Secretary: Brian Williams
(864) 363-6358
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Membership Chair: Mary Ann Cox
(864) 963-2335
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Admission Testing Contact: Ike Kullman
(864) 605-1494
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Newsletter Editor:
Brian Williams,
(864) 363-6358
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Web Contact:
Ed Alport,
(864) 979-7822
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Regional Vice Chair (Region 5): Nick Sanford
(205) 822-0380
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Web: http://www.region5.us.mensa.org/

American Mensa, Ltd. (National Office)
1-800-66-MENSA
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Web: http://www.us.mensa.org

 


 


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