Upcoming Events
Check the Upcoming Events tab below to keep up to date on what's happening around Dayton Area Mensa and when.
The Calendar Page also lists the events, many with interactive maps so that you know where you're going.
The Joining Mensa Page has all of the information you need to apply for membership in Mensa.
The page has links to American Mensa's testing and membership information. Watch the Calendar Page for testing dates and locations.
Dayton Area Mensa's Regional Gathering
Our annual Regional Gathering is a time for getting together for fun, food, fellowship, and speakers.
Don't miss out on our RG, which is at the Hotel Dayton on the first weekend of April. Be sure to register early to take advantage of the discounts. We hope to see you there.
Benefits of Mensa Membership
Membership has its benefits. The Membership Benefits Page lists many of them and has a link
to the American Mensa Benetifs and Services Page for additional information about savings on hotels, car rentals, computers, car insurance, and more.
About Us
Learn more about Dayton Area Mensa on the pages in the
About Us area. Pages in this section include our history, activities, membership statistics, latest news, Bylaws, and Frequently Asked Questions.
Scholarship Program
Dayton Area Mensa has its own Scholarship program and participates in the
American Mensa Scholarship Program. For more information, see the Scholarship Page.
The October MPULSE is available!
The OctoberMPULSE has been published and is available for download on the MPULSE Page.
The Calendar Page has our scheduled events (many with a linked map) and the Events Page provides a general description of our recurring events. You can get to the Events Calendar Page by clicking on the calendar image on the left.
PLEASE NOTE: RSVPs are highly recommended unless the calendar listing for a particular event says otherwise. Any activity may be subject to last-minute cancellation due to circumstances beyond the host's control.
November 2018
DAM Elections are now!
Our 2019 Elections Slate includes Dan Schneider for LocSec, Gwen Raab for Vice President, Lori Balster for Recording Secretary, Alan Ackroyd for Treasurer, and Dick Martin for Ombudsman.
You can mail a Paper Ballot or bring it to the December 8th election party
or Vote Electronically.
07: Wednesday: 6:30pm. Cafe Sci at
Cox Arboretum Metro Park. Please meet us at 6:30 PM on the first Wednesday each month at the park, 6733 Springboro Pike, Dayton.
Explore science in a relaxed atmosphere with friends and neighbors from the Miami Valley. Increase your science savvy and join an open
discussion following the topic introduction. Refreshments available by donation. Wine, cheese, cookies, coffee and other snacks are
available. Mensa host is
to RSVP or for more information.
Program: Black Vulture Intrusion.
08: Thursday: 5:30-8:30pm. Jazz Series at DAI. Come join us on the second Thursday for the 2018 Bob Ross Auto Group Jazz and Beyond series at the Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park North, Dayton. Doors open at 5:00. Admission for museum members is free; non-members $8. Performances are in the Gothic Cloister. No RSVPs, no Mensa host. A cash bar is available where we can meet afterwards for food and alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages. Read this Season's flyer.
10: Saturday: 2:30-4pm. Cincinnati Area Mensa (CAM) Gifted Youth Program. Veteran's Day Celebration. November 11, 2018 officially marks the 100th anniversary of the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918 when the Armistice with Germany went into effect. This is generally regarded as the end of World War I. Cool, huh? We'll have a special guest speaker to enlighten YMs of all ages and their families. If you want to know more about the history of Veteran's Day, play a little Veteran's Day trivia, and eat some very patriotic snacks, join us at the Loveland Branch of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County at Shoppers Haven Shopping Center, 649 Loveland Madeira Rd., Loveland, OH 45140 for the Veteran's Day Celebration. There is no fee to attend. Mensa point of contact is .
10: Saturday: 6:30pm. DAM Steering Committee Meeting at 49 Vinway Ct. Clayton, OH 45415
12: Monday: Deadline for submissions for the November Calendar. Please forward your submissions to the .
14: Wednesday: 6pm. Mensa Qualification Test at the Beavercreek Branch Library, 3618 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Beavercreek. Please let your bright friends and acquaintances know about this testing opportunity. Point of contact is .
15: Thursday: Deadline for submissions for the November MPULSE. Please forward your submissions to the .
20: Tuesday: 6pm. Think is held at the Day Air Credit Union Building on S. Main in Centerville, just south of Kroger. The topic is SETI.
30 to 12/2: Friday-Sunday. Cincinnati Regional Gathering (RG). Theme this year is See you at the movies at the Doubletree Guest Suites by Hilton, 6300 East Kemper Road, Cincinnati, OH 45241. (513) 489-3636. For more information, contact , or see the Cincinnati Mensa 2018 RG Website.
December 2018
05: Wednesday: 6:30pm. Cafe Sci at
Cox Arboretum Metro Park. Please meet us at 6:30 PM on the first Wednesday each month at the park, 6733 Springboro Pike, Dayton.
Explore science in a relaxed atmosphere with friends and neighbors from the Miami Valley. Increase your science savvy and join an open
discussion following the topic introduction. Refreshments available by donation. Wine, cheese, cookies, coffee and other snacks are
available. Mensa host is
to RSVP or for more information.
Program: Coyotes in Metroparks. Grace Dietsch, biologist, will share some information regarding this common, yet often misunderstood inhabitant of every MetroPark in the district.
NOTE: The Cafe Sci series at Five Rivers Metro Parks, Cox Arboretum is being ended after the December 2018 session. Five Rivers Metro Parks is currently looking at a number of programs to replace Cafe Sci.
This series has been very popular with Dayton Area Mensa members with up to 12 DAMs attending various sessions. I will be posting information about any new programs as I receive the information–Bob Luken.
08: Saturday: 6:pm. Election and Awards Party and Steering Commmittee Meeting. Join us at 490 S. Hyatt St., Tipp City, Ohio 45371-1221. From I-75, take exit 68 (Rt 571) east for a little less than 1 mile. Turn right (south) on South Hyatt Street to 490 (on your left). See who next year's officers will be and cheer on this year's award winners, including DAM of the Year! Food and drinks provided by DAM. Camaraderie and general fun also provided by DAM. Come on out and join us! Contact if you need more information.
12: Wednesday: Deadline for submissions for the November Calendar. Please forward your submissions to the .
13: Thursday: 5:30-8:30pm. Jazz Series at DAI. Come join us on the second Thursday for the 2018 Bob Ross Auto Group Jazz and Beyond series at the Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park North, Dayton. Doors open at 5:00. Admission for museum members is free; non-members $8. Performances are in the Gothic Cloister. No RSVPs, no Mensa host. A cash bar is available where we can meet afterwards for food and alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages. Read this Season's flyer.
15: Saturday: Deadline for submissions for the November MPULSE. Please forward your submissions to the .
31 to 01/01/2019: Monday 10am through Tuesday 10am. Gaming New Year's Eve Party at 4391 Powder Horn Dr., Beavercreek, OH 45432. For info or to RSVP contact . Gaming New Year's Eve Party and Potluck: 10am New Year's Eve to 10am New Year's Day! Bring your favorite games and food and join us (guests welcome) for an all day and night tourney of games, conversation, and food at the Schneider's. Feel free to bring an air mattress and linens. We have six adult cots if anyone needs to catch some sleep. Help us start a new tradition!
January 2019
04: Friday: 6:30pm. DAM Steering Committee Meeting at a location to be decided
10: Thursday: 5:30-8:30pm. Jazz Series at DAI. Come join us on the second Thursday for the 2018 Bob Ross Auto Group Jazz and Beyond series at the Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park North, Dayton. Doors open at 5:00. Admission for museum members is free; non-members $8. Performances are in the Gothic Cloister. No RSVPs, no Mensa host. A cash bar is available where we can meet afterwards for food and alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages. Read this Season's flyer.
12: Saturday: Deadline for submissions for the November Calendar. Please forward your submissions to the .
15: Tuesday: Deadline for submissions for the November MPULSE. Please forward your submissions to the .
Do you have news about an event or a personal achievement that you want to share? Just send an Email to . Remember that the MPULSE Guidelines also apply to news articles. You can get to the Latest News Page by clicking on the newspaper image on the left.
PLEASE NOTE: To go to the full news article or other associated page, simply click on the news HEADLINE TITLE.
DAYTON AREA MENSA RECEIVED THE EMERALD AWARD
Added 07/11/2018 by
Dayton Area Mensa was recognized by American Mensa with the Emerald Jewel Award.
STEERING COMMITTEE ELECTION
Added 01/01/2018 by
Your new Steering Committee was elected at the Annual Awards and Election Party, Saturday December 9th.
NEW POSITIONS HAVE OPENED UP IN DAYTON AREA MENSA
Updated 04/30/2017 by the
We have new posisitions for which we are seeking the right candidate(s). Please check out the
full news article and get involved in your Mensa.
2019 RG