Conversation with London Mensans 8 AM. Join a video chat with our kin from across the big pond in London at 2 PM BDT. I [Carey] participated previously, along with a few other CAM members, and had a very nice chat with some of our “siblings” in the London area. RSVP (via Meetup preferred) to local host Carey S. to receive the Zoom sign-in information. The London host is Ian David Moseley.
Virtual Event!!

Downtown Lunch: Virtual 1 PM. Perhaps the longest running Mensa event anywhere, Chicago’s Downtown Lunch is held every week, alternating between Tuesday and Thursday. Join us for conversation, laughs, and attempts to define words you’ll never use again. The Zoom id is 836 1178 6315 and the passcode is 190710; it is also included as part of your host Jon G.’s contact information if you prefer a link. Questions? Contact Jon via e-mail or call/text him. You may also RSVP via Meetup. We’d love to have you join us!
Virtual Event!!

HotTopics: Don’t Worry, Be Happy! 7:30 PM. The cap’tin says “It’s Smooth Sailing Ahead.” So let’s rearrange those deck chairs & enjoy the cruise! Join us as we playfully discuss how things are going in our world today, and what the future may hold… Visit Meetup for more info including links to articles. The Zoom access info can be found on Meetup (preferred for RSVPs) or e-mail Mike B. contact info.
Meetup Virtual Event Not in ChiMe!!

Rock­ford Mensa Dinner 6:30 PM. Join Dave and other Rockford-Area Mensans for dinner at the Thunder Bay Grille lo­cated at 7652 Potawatomi Trail in Rockford (NE corner of State St. and Bell School Rd., in front of the Holiday Inn). To RSVP , for more information, or to get on our e‑mail list, contact Dave L., our Rockford-Area Coördinator. RSVP required in case of cancellation, time, or venue change. Do not RSVP via Meetup since Dave is not a member. This event is usually recurs on the second Friday of the month.

Poetry Dis­cus­sion 7:30 PM. Our poetry group is now using Zoom for meetings. Interested persons who are not currently members of the poetry group can contact Joe D. , and he will e-mail the poems to be discussed or you can view them by tapping/clicking here. Contact Bill K. for the Zoom links or any help you might need. Do NOT RSVP via Meetup. This event is usually held on the evening of the second Friday of the month.
Virtual Event!!

Saturday Movie & Dinner TBA PM. Send an e-mail to Bill S. to find out the what, when, and where and to be added to the e-mail list. Dinner after the movie. Bill & Lisa S. are your hosts.

Downtown Lunch: Virtual 1 PM. See Thursday, June 8th.

Virtual Monthly Business Meeting 7 PM. Our five board members and any other interested members discuss various topics and issues. Members are welcome to attend and voice their opinions, but only the Board of Directors can vote. The Zoom login info can be found on our Contacts webpage.

Dinner Out West: Filipino 6:30 PM. Hong Ning Filipino Restaurant & Grill at 598 E. North Ave. in Carol Stream. This is a GOBS-subsidized event. GOBS will cover ½ of your meal cost, including tax and tip, up to a maximum of $10, for each CAM member and their guest. Limit 20 people. Reservations are required so Beth knows how big of a table to reserve. RSVP via Meetup (preferred) or directly to Beth W. no later than Monday, June 12th.

Northern Ex­po­sure Dinner 6:45 PM. Twenty-four hours of daylight? Then you should have dinner with us. Join us at Jameson’s Charhouse, in Vernon Hills for burgers, steaks, chops, fish, ribs, salads, and more. Lo­cated at 151 E. Townline Rd. in Vernon Hills. Please RSVP (Meetup preferred) to Janice E., so she can reserve a big enough table.

Conversation with London Mensans 8 AM. See Thursday, June 8th.

Conserv­atives Lunch 11:30 AM. Join other members of the Mensan cell of the Vast Right-Wing Conspiracy for lunch and civilized un-PC conversation. No forbidden questions, no unchallengeable answers. This lunch happens on the third Saturday every month, but the location changes and can’t always be determined in time to make the ChiMe schedule. If you’re curious about the location at this month’s meeting place, e-mail Jim Z. the event coör­di­na­tor. You may also RSVP via Meetup. Open to non-Mensans; bring a conservative friend.

Beverly Area Saturday Salon (B.A.S.S.) ~Noon. Spontaneous conversation in far SSW Chicago, approx­i­mate vicinity of 107th St. & Western Ave. Please contact Rick E. the Beverly Area Coördinator, for this month’s lo­ca­tion and the exact time as well as more information; if e‑mailing, put “BASS” in the subject line. This event usually recurs on the 3rd Saturday of the month, about midday.

GOBS NSEW Dinner in Chicago 6 PM. Our subsidized dinner will be at the Polish Bistro, an Argentine restaurant with European and Latin influences, lo­cated in the far west neighborhood of Irving Woods at 8303 W. Irving Park Rd. in Chicago (SW corner of Irving Park Rd. and Plainfield Ave.; just east of Cumberland). Use the restaurant entrance on the corner or the bar entrance (named Second Time Around) on Irving west of the corner. Street parking is available. Dining might be indoors or outdoors on the patio. This is a a GOBS-subsidized event where ½ the total cost (including tax plus a 20% tip, rounded up to the nearest dollar) of a CAM member’s, and up to one guest’s, dinner will be covered for a maximum of fifteen people — for a maximum of $25/person for a dinner totaling $50 or more; cash (no coins) only for your portion. RSVP (and get more details) on Meetup, but if not on Meetup, e‑mail Ken L. at least 2 days in advance.

City Dinner at Lula Cafe 7 PM. Lula Cafe, 2537 N. Kedzie Blvd. in Chicago (Logan Square). This is a GOBS-subsidized event for which any CAM member and up to one guest qualifies; GOBS will cover ½ of your tab, including tax and tip (above the 20% service fee Lula charges), up to a maximum subsidy of $25/person. Any additional guest(s) and anyone RSVPing after the GOBS cap of 15 people is reached pays full price. RSVP by emailing (preferred) Hilarie C. by Tuesday, June 13th.

Conversation with London Mensans 8 AM. See Thursday, June 8th.

Downtown Lunch: Virtual 1 PM. See Thursday, June 8th.

Mensa Testing 6 PM. The location is in the River North neighborhood of downtown Chicago. You must prereg­ister and prepay — very limited seating. Parking is very expensive; public transit is strongly recommended! Latecomers and anyone without a reserved spot will not be admitted. If you are or someone you know is interested in joining Mensa, see our Testing Information for contact details and additional dates/lo­ca­tions.
Event Not in ChiMe!!

Monthly Gath­ering
The location of our June Month­ly Gath­ering is in the Daniel L. Goodwin Hall of Business on Bene­dictine Univer­sity’s campus, where the building is near 5700 College Rd. in Lisle (no address on building).

Goodwin Hall is building 8 on the campus map. The parking garage (building 7 on the campus map) is closest to Goodwin Hall. The business meeting, games, and hos­pi­tal­ity are on the fourth floor in room 411 (aka Sorenson Hall of Leaders). Testing is in room 212, which serves as the Parent-Child Play Room afterwards. Our speaker is in room 321. Note: The rooms tend to be a bit chilly, so you may wish to bring a sweater or sweatshirt. The Monthly Gathering venue section has more detailed information about parking and driving instructions. Please note that we have this venue only until midnight, so plan accordingly. This gathering is open to the general public. So if you’re interested in learning more about Chicago Mensa, come join us. There is an admissions fee to help cover costs (major credit cards accepted). Members, RSVP via Meetup to let your friends know you’re going to be there.

Monthly Gathering

Review and vote for the new proposed Bylaws. If not voting electronically or by mail, you may give the envelope containing your ballot (in-person or via a trusted messenger) to a member of the Election Procedures Committee at the MG.
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The CAM Board of Directors has allocated GOBS funds to be used for the reimbursement of either or Uber ridesharing services from/to the . Details are on our Monthly Gathering page.
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Volunteer
Get involved! Hone your leadership, organizational, or web skills. We’re looking for vol­un­teers to fill some of the open po­sitions listed both in the back of ChiMe or on the List of Officers. Try your hand as the Gifted Youth Coördinator, Communications Officer, website programmer, or as a MG Hospitality Volunteer. You can view the job descriptions and the required qualifications for all the open positions and ones you may be interested in. Or consider supervising the children at the MG for some extra cash.
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Express Yourself
Try your hand at writing an ar­ticle for ChiMe, submitting a photo, or creating a puzzle; see our Submission Guidelines for contact information and deadlines. Host your own event or your own virtual event using Discord!

52nd Chicago Annual Pride Parade ~11 AM. The CAM contingent is sponsored by the Rainbow SIG. The Rainbow SIG will be marching and riding on their float again this year in the Chicago Annual Pride parade. Although it started out as gays marching down Broadway to display their pride after decades of discrimination, it has evolved into a million people, gay, straight and everything in between supporting equal rights for everyone and celebrating the diversity that was once frowned upon. The interaction with the crowd is exhilarating. And spreading the idea that Mensans are everywhere and come in all shapes, sizes, sexual preferences, and gender identities sends an important message. Participants who sign up will be notified of the exact time and lo­ca­tion (near Montrose and Broadway in Chicago) once that information is known, about a week before. After the 2.4 mile route, it’s a short walk west to enjoy an optional, private, late luncheon (see below). For all details, visit the Parade Info webpage or see the ar­ticles in the April ChiMe, May ChiMe, or June ChiMe. Register by Thursday, June 15th.

Rainbow SIG Late Luncheon no earlier than 3:30 PM (immediately following the Parade)—a more precise time will be announced one week before the parade. It will be held at Frances Brunchery located at 2552 N. Clark St. in Chicago. Visit the Parade webpage to sign up or for more details.

The SS Aufseherin and the Gendered Perpetration of the Holocaust 2:30 PM. Throughout WWII some 3500 women served as guards in the Nazi concentration camp system. Though their work and responsibilities were the same as their male colleagues, their experience was not. As a female minority these women were often discriminated against, and they were expected to adhere to a male, military code of behavior exhibited by their colleagues. These factors ultimately greatly impacted the lives of prisoners. See the full write-up and find contact info on the American Mensa Events website.
Virtual Event!!

Downtown Lunch: Virtual 1 PM. See Thursday, June 8th.

Conversation with London Mensans 8 AM. See Thursday, June 8th.