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October 29 – November 1, 2026

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Registration is still open.

The Hotel has extended our deadline through today! Last chance to book your room(s) and qualify for the special WeeM rate of $132!

Interested in selling merchandise? Find out how from our vendor flyer.

Interested in sharing a room? Let our matchmaker help you.

A chocolate waterfall is currently under negotiation!

A government-issued photo id is required to access any program serving alcohol—that includes Pretentious Drinking!

See All the Rates.

This site will be updated with the latest information as it becomes available.The initial draft of the PAAG will be available in early October. The M-Letter and Program Booklet will be available shortly before WeeM starts.

Join the WeeM team! Contact our Chair .

Volunteer for WeeM Now!

Double your chance of winning gift cards as well as other prizes by signing up before October 29th!

Facts: Volunteers make WeeM happen!
More facts: WeeM has been amazing for 49 years—and our volunteers are a huge reason why!

Please consider donating a few hours (or more) of your time to make WeeM the amazing event that it is and it has been for five decades! Volunteer for at least 4 hours and you’ll earn the 2026 WeeM-theme Volunteer Pin☆. You'll see plenty of people proudly wearing pins from previous years, so come join the club!

And there's more: you could win a gift card or other prizes in the volunteer raffle! If you sign up to help with Thursday setup or Sunday breakdown, you'll qualify for double raffle entries, as indicated on the Volunteer Sign-Up website.

Volunteering offers you a great opportunity to be in the spotlight, become part of WeeM 50’s elite crew, and hobnob with the stars of WeeM! Volunteer to earn the coveted 2026 WeeM-theme Volunteer Pin☆—the rest of the attendees will be so jealous—and maybe win some gift cards! Some volunteer slots qualify for double raffle entries as indicated on the Volunteer Sign Up website. It’s the volunteers that make WeeM so special. In addition to the organizers, we need many people to help us. There is much to do and you will meet some of the nicest people (afterall, Mensans and guests who volunteer are truly the best).

☆You must volunteer for a minimum of 4 hours to qualify for the pin.

Why Volunteer?

  • Because volunteers are what make WeeM special.
  • You'll be giving back to your Mensa community, helping keep WeeM running smoothly, possibly scoring a prize—and, perhaps best of all, meeting some of the nicest people around.
  • After all… There is no "I" in team, but there is a "U" in volunteer.

One Small Reminder

WeeM attendees are responsible for cleaning up their own messes. So, if you see someone heading out of the Game Room or Hospitality without picking up after themselves, feel free to give them a gentle reminder. Think of it as your brief but important assignment in the Department of Keeping WeeM Awesome.

The Perfect Fit for You!

Want to be part of the WeeM magic behind the scenes? There's a job for just about every personality—and yes, even for people who consider themselves professionally unhelpful.

If you like to…

  • Lift, haul, and make things happen: Help load or unload the truck, either at the storage facility or hotel, or help with Thursday setup and Sunday teardown.*
  • Keep people fed and happy: Work in Hospitality, restock beverages, replenish snacks, and keep the food areas looking presentable.
  • Welcome people and get them where they need to go: Help with Registration or direct people to the Hospitality serving area during meals.
  • Bring order to chaos: Help organize the books for the sale by genre. Some books may be heavier than others, so volunteers with a fondness for lifting things are especially welcome!
  • Tame the Game Room: Put games away, restack them, and help keep the room from looking like a tornado made a very nerdy visit.
  • Encourage good WeeM citizenship: Gently remind folks in Hospitality and the Game Room to bus their own tables and clean up after themselves.
  • Be a speaker's best friend: Serve as a Speaker Shepherd by greeting presenters, showing them where to go, and making sure they have the equipment they need.
  • Be the person who makes things happen: Sign up for Logistics/Runners and help with the many little things that keep WeeM moving.
  • Help with the grand finale: Tear everything down Sunday, pack it up, and help load the truck for its trip back to storage.*

*Thursday setup and Sunday teardown/loading jobs qualify for double golden raffle tickets.

  • Loading the truck on Thursday at the storage facility
  • Unloading the truck on Thursday at the hotel
  • Set up at the hotel on Thursday
  • Work in hospitality to make sure food is available throughout the day as well as at mealtimes
  • Restocking the beverages
  • Replenishing the snacks and tidying up those areas
  • Registration
  • Organize the books for the sale by separating them into the different genres; some heavy lifting may be required by the stronger volunteers
  • Help check that the people at WeeM are indeed registered (wearing their badges for the appropriate day) and meet the age restriction at functions like Pretentious Drinking
  • At meal times, help direct people to the queue outside of Hospitality to enter the serving area.
  • Encourage people in Hospitality and the Games Room to bus their own tables.
  • Serve as speaker shepards where you greet speakers, show them where to go, and ensure they have the equipment they need for their program
  • Tidying up of Games Room by putting games away and restacking them
  • Logistics/Runners
  • Tearing down on Sunday and packing everything up
  • Loading the truck at the hotel
  • Unloading the truck at the storage facility

Benefits of Volunteering

  • Get that warm, fuzzy feeling that comes from doing something good for your WeeM community. And yes, we're pretty sure that feeling is scientifically proven. 
  • Meet like-minded people. Volunteers tend to be friendly, helpful, and fun to be around. You might even meet your next new friend!
  • Earn raffle tickets! For every hour you volunteer, you'll receive one raffle ticket. Volunteers who help load or unload the truck on Thursday and/or Sunday earn double tickets. Plan ahead and consider helping during these critical times!
  • Win a prize! The raffle will be held late Sunday morning at 11 AM during the Awards & Announcements program. Be sure to get your completed tickets into the raffle box before then. Winners do not need to be present for prizes valued at more than $20.
  • Earn the coveted WeeM Volunteer Pin! Volunteer for four hours or more and receive the annual WeeM pin as our thank-you. The design changes every year, so collecting them can become its own WeeM tradition!

Ready to Join the Crew?

Our Volunteer Form lists the available positions and time slots, along with information about which opportunities qualify for additional raffle tickets. We encourage you to sign up in advance so we can make sure we have the coverage needed to keep all the WeeM wheels turning.

The online Volunteer form will be available through Sunday, November 1st.

If for some reason you double book yourself or you realize there’s an incredible program you just must attend, it’s easy to rearrange your schedule. Simply follow the instructions below.

Hospitality: We will not be able to accept any walk-in volunteers for Hospitality this year due to Covid safety precautions, so please sign up in advance using the online form or the on-site sign-up sheet near registration!

And Seriously… Thank You!

We truly Thank You!

Every hour, every job, every helping hand makes a difference. We appreciate everyone who generously shares their time and talents to make WeeM—and our RG—such an amazing experience.

You're one of the reasons people keep coming back to WeeM year after year!

The latest Program At A Glance (PAAG) (when it becomes available) shows you when and where the tournaments and programs are scheduled and helps you avoid volunteering during a time slot that may conflict with something you wish to attend. As always, there may be last minutes changes due to cancellations and/or conflicts and the PAAG will be updated accordingly.

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How to View or Cancel Your Volunteer Commitments

To View

Signed up to volunteer and want to see all of your commitments, including the ones you may want to cancel? You have two easy options:

Option 1: Use your confirmation email
Click the link in your volunteer confirmation email. It will take you directly to your personal list of commitments.

Option 2: Use the Volunteer Form
Open the Volunteer Form and tap/click “My Commitments” in the bottom-left corner. This will take you to your personal list of commitments.

To Cancel a Volunteer Slot

  1. Tap/click on the slot you wish to cancel.
  2. The slot details will appear.
  3. Scroll to the bottom of the details and tap/click Cancel.
  4. That’s it! The slot will be removed from your commitments.

IMPORTANT: Don't Delete Your Confirmation Email!

Keep your volunteer confirmation email! If you need to rearrange your volunteer schedule and have to cancel a slot, the link in your confirmation email makes the process quick and easy.

Just click the link, go to your personal Commitments list, select the slot you want to cancel, and choose Cancel at the very bottom of the slot details.

A few seconds now can save you a lot of hunting later!

If you have any questions or issues, contact our Volunteer Coordinator .

Deadlines

  • Registration - Discounts for advanced registration are available through Friday, October 16th. (Note: Full payment is required by the appropriate deadline to qualify for the discount for which you registered.)
  • Vendor space - Please complete and submit a Vendor Application by Thursday, October 22nd. If you have any questions after reviewing the Vendor Flyer containing all the details, contact the WeeM Vendor Liaison .
  • Lodging - The hotel extended our deadline! The hotel is offering a WeeM rate of $132 through TODAY, subject to availability. If the hotel block is full, please contact our WeeM Chair  who will try to expand the block.
  • Room Sharing - Let us help match you up with another attendee who is also interested in sharing a room by submitting your information by Wednesday, October 28th.
  • Speaker/Meet & Greet/Tournament Submissions - The deadline to submit your proposal for a program, Meet & Greet, or tournament for WeeM was Saturday, September 19th.

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Add HalloweeM @Westin North Shore Hotel

HalloweeM @Westin North Shore Hotel
[p]Chicago Area Mensa’s Regional Gathering (RG) HalloweeM is being held at the Westin North Shore Hotel. This is a large (about 500 attendees), fun, family-friendly event. Drinks, snacks, and most meals are included. There are games, tournaments, dances, and a multi-track program as well as the infamous Costume Contest on Friday and both Pretentious Drinking and the Epicurean Experience on Saturday. [/p][p]We encourage you to register and book your room in advance to qualify for any discounts, but you may register on-site. [p]Please sign-up on the website to volunteer in before you come to WeeM.[/p][p]Bring books and media to donate to our book sale—all proceeds are donated to a charity.[/p][p]See our HalloweeM website ([url]https://chicago.us.mensa.org/weem/index.php[/url]) for the most up-to-date details.[/p]
2026-10-29
16:00
2026-11-01
13:00
601 N Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090

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