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Our Mission Statement

Chicago Area Mensa is a welcoming organization that provides a framework for intelligent individuals to interact and pursue common interests in order to build a social community.

Thank You for Your Interest

Thank you for for attending the Chicago Annual Pride Parade and coming out to see our Mensa contingent. We are glad you are visiting our website to discover more about our organization. Chicago Area Mensans are members of American Mensa, Ltd. and members of the Rainbow Special interest Group (SIG) are members of both Chicago Area Mensa and American Mensa, Ltd.

If you’re interested in more information about the Rainbow SIG (LGBTQ Mensans and Allies), please contact Rainbow@chicago.us.mensa.org or visit their website.

If you’re interested in more information about Chicago Area Mensa, please explore this site including a list of our upcoming events. Our Monthly Gatherings are open to the public and they give you the opportunity to meet and talk some of our members.

If you’d like more information on American Mensa, Ltd., visit their website. Or if you’re interested in joining Mensa, tap/click here.

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