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October 2012 Page 1
Inside This Issue
Editors’ Page 2
LocSec: Monthly Musings 3
RVC: reMARK 4
From the GCC 5
Riley’s Reviews
SEMMantics 34 6
Just Joking
Puzzles 7
Word Search: Did you hear something?
Passages 8
Name Your Poison 9
My Lucky Day
SEMM Financial Report 10
Wondering With Wally: Friendship
October is Mind Challenge Month! 11
Membership Notes 12
Events: The SEMM Calendar 15
Precis of August ExComm Meeting 17
Monthly Calendar 18
Directory: Executive Committee 19
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VOL. 48 NO. 10 October 2012 MensaDetroit.com
THE NEWSLETTER OF SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN MENSA
Once Upon a Car: The Fall and Resurrection of America's Big Three Automakers Join us on Saturday, October 20, when our guest speaker will be Bill Vlasic, Detroit bureau chief of The New York Times and author of “Once Upon a Car: The Fall and Resurrection of America’s Big Three Automakers — GM, Ford and Chrysler”. Mr. Vlasic will talk about going behind the scenes with the men at the top during Detroit’s last stand. As you know, this was a very compelling time for Michigan and the rest of the country. This should be an insightful and intriguing evening you won’t want to miss.
Complete program details are on the back cover.
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Jokes & Riddles [email protected]
Allegra Louth
Puzzles: Joan Rayford, Tom Shaw, Jim Szirony
From the Assistant Editor - Toby Berger
October is a transition month when it comes to the weather. It can tease us with Indian summer days, or warn us of the approaching winter, with a blast of colder weather. Whatever the weather, be sure to go out and enjoy the beauty of Michigan. Check SEMM’s monthly calendar for a variety of events to pick from, no matter what the weather!
Two of our columnists are having their own transition. Sadly, this month marks Evan and Riley Grossman-Lempert’s last column reviewing popular video games. Many thanks to Evan and Riley for their contributions to M-Pathy; we wish them continued success in school.
If you are interested in writing a monthly column for M-Pathy, whether it’s reviewing video games, movies, music, books, or perhaps on a totally different topic, contact us at [email protected].
From the Editor’s Desk - Kathleen Giesting
By the time you are reading this, we will be off on another Spencer & Kathleen Great Adventure. Leaving on September 21 for San Diego and a transit of the Panama Canal, we will miss some of the foliage changes here that you are all enjoying.
[Wow! Choosing what tense to write about the past in the future is tough! Sure glad that there’s not a writing/grammar portion on the Mensa test.]
October is Mind Challenge Month. How do you challenge your mind? Here are some ways you may want to try.
Do the puzzles and games in M-Pathy! Provided monthly by our great volunteers: Joan Rayford, Jim Szirony, and Tom Shaw.
Attend a U of M Saturday Morning Physics Lecture. They return this month, offer free think time and free bagels, donuts, and coffee. See the calendar.
Play games online at http://www.us.mensa.org/play/games/ and for kids: http://www.mensaforkids.org/play_template.cfm
Subscribe to the Mensa Weekly Brainwave for the latest news on, what else? Brains!
Attend a Community Symposi-M in the General Chat room at the National website? October’s topic is A Reality Check on Renewables. So while you may be driving less to save money, you can still share time with fellow Mensans solving the world’s problems.
Which reminds me [and you, if you’re reading this]: It’s October and National Testing Day is the 20th. Encourage a friend or family member to take the Mind Challenge and test with a friend (or you?) at 2-for-1 rates. There’s more info on this elsewhere in this issue.
And get outdoors! I find my favorite seasons are the transitional ones – Fall and Spring. So spring on out there and enjoy the Fall. Michigan winters can start in November, so you haven’t much time.
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Monthly Musings by John Voymas, President (LocSec)
We had a very interesting and informative speaker at the August monthly meeting – Special Agent Chris
Bartolo of the FBI. Chris was the agent who arrested Mike Yu, the engineer, who had stolen thousands of Ford Motor Company trade secrets. He explained that different cities have types of crime that are predominant and that the local FBI office will specialize on those local needs. The
top three priorities are: counter terrorism, counter intelligence, and cyber-security (which is rapidly overtaking the first two areas). In the Ford case, we heard a tale of a thumb drive accidentally left at the apartment of Mike's girlfriend. When Mike foolishly dumped her, she provided the data from the thumb drive to Ford which then involved the FBI.
In September, our speaker was Jane White, Director of the Michigan Human Trafficking Task Force. Human trafficking? Here in the good ole U S of A? A resounding Yes! It is a multi-million dollar worldwide criminal enterprise focusing on sexual and labor exploitation. This involves not only adults but children too using a variety of recruitment and control mechanisms. It is estimated that over 20,000 victims are brought into the U.S. alone, every year. Thanks Harley, for continuing to bring in quality presenters on a variety of timely subjects!
SEMM is undertaking a couple of new projects: a high school rivalry testing challenge and putting together a committee to develop a bid for the 2014 Mind Games®.
The concept of a high school rivalry Mensa testing challenge comes out of Cincinnati Area Mensa (Mary
Lee Kemper). SEMM supplies the proctors and the schools provide the students and the space. We have many public and private school rivalries in Southeast Michigan and this sort of outreach helps to get the word out about Mensa. As Mary Lee states “If we can get the high schools to start Mensa clubs, then maybe we can get the colleges to do the same. And then we get built in "modern" ideas.” (and a new generation of future Mensa leaders). If you know teachers or counselors or if you would like to help organize this terrific and exciting venture just call or email me.
Mind Games® is the annual event where producers of games vie to receive the Mensa Select® seal. Recent winners include Tetris Link, Mine Shift, Pastiche, and Anomia. This is an intense weekend of 300 judges playing at least 30 of more than 50 games over the course of the weekend. Info on next year's Mind Games® can be found at http://www.mindgames.us.mensa.org/
If you would like to help put together the bid, please email me ASAP. Deadline for SEMM to submit a bid is November 12. If you'd like to help out in 2014 (assuming we win the bid) let me know that as well.
Finally, this month we take our Brewery Circuit “on the road again” to Redwood Lodge in Flint. On October 20th we’ll there from 12:00pm – 2:00pm. That is also Mensa Testing Day and later that evening is our monthly meeting back in Southfield. Hope to see you in both Flint and Southfield!
Until next time. Cheers! John
It was all so different before everything changed.
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reMARK by Betsy Y. Mark, Regional Vice Chair
Congratulations to the Region 3 finalists for the 2012 Publication Recognition Program. Program Chair Thomas George Thomas reported that judges reviewed hundreds of columns, newsletters and Web sites to recognize these outstanding examples. I hope you will be reading of Region 3 winners soon. I will post the winners’ list to both the Yahoo and Facebook groups as soon as I am notified of them. Sign up now (see sites below) to get the news as it happens. Here are the Region 3 finalists.
NEWSLETTER FINALISTS Calendar: Phoenix, Western Pennsylvania Mensa, Mariann Taylor, Editor Graffiti, Cleveland Area Mensa, Robert Villarreal, Editor
Overall entertainment: MPULSE, Dayton Area Mensa, Pat Reising, Editor
Mensa awareness: Phoenix, Western Pennsylvania Mensa, Mariann Taylor, Editor MPULSE, Dayton Area Mensa, Pat Reising, Editor
Outstanding Newsletter (medium group): Phoenix, Western Pennsylvania Mensa, Mariann Taylor, Editor Graffiti, Cleveland Area Mensa, Robert Villareal, Editor MPULSE, Dayton Area Mensa, Pat Reising, Editor
WEB SITE FINALISTS Calendar: Dayton Area Mensa, www.dayton.us.mensa.org, Lawrence “Lonny” Burger, Webmaster
Overall presentation: Dayton Area Mensa, www.dayton.us.mensa.org, Lawrence “Lonny” Burger, Webmaster
Overall entertainment: Cleveland Area Mensa, www.cleveland.us.mensa.org, Bobbie Rooney, Webmaster Dayton Area Mensa, www.dayton.us.mensa.org, Lawrence “Lonny” Burger, Webmaster
Member recruitment: Dayton Area Mensa, www.dayton.us.mensa.org, Lawrence “Lonny” Burger, Webmaster
"Members only" section: Cleveland Area Mensa, www.cleveland.us.mensa.org, Bobbie Rooney, Webmaster Dayton Area Mensa, www.dayton.us.mensa.org, Lawrence “Lonny” Burger, Webmaster
Outstanding Web Site (medium group): Cleveland Area Mensa, www.cleveland.us.mensa.org, Bobbie Rooney, Webmaster Dayton Area Mensa, www.dayton.us.mensa.org, Lawrence “Lonny” Burger, Webmaster
CONTRIBUTION FINALISTS Poetry: "QED," Pat Reising, MPULSE, Dayton Area Mensa, June 2011
Puzzles and games: "Bake Sale Baffler," Jim Szirony, Graffiti, Cleveland Area Mensa, March 2012 "Theme Quiz – School Daze," Pat Reising, MPULSE, Dayton Area Mensa, September 2011
Continuing item: "Foor Love of Food"; Niki Foor; MPULSE; Dayton Area Mensa; April, June and November 2011
Register now for Cincinnati’s Regional Gathering. Cincinnati Area Mensa is in an excited state (any of the energy levels of a physical system – like an RG committee) as you are invited to the HyperchaRGed gathering. (Hypercharge: the quantum number equal to B [baryons] + S [strangeness] + C [charmed].) Gravitational attraction and radiant energy brings you to the Doubletree in Sharonville starting Nov. 30, and inertia takes you to a half-life of the event on Dec. 2. The natural frequency of this event is 30! Yes, the 30th Regional Gathering! Positronically assured of a periodic table of entrees, Quark's bar, luminosity in the programs and momentum in the tournament track. Quanta rates are (all postmark dates) $70 through Nov. 24, $75 thereafter. Children under 5 are free. Ages 6-10 are $15. Ages 11-20 are half the full rate. Partial rates are available at the door. Friday only = $30; Saturday only = $65. Saturday dinner and dance (after 5 p.m.) = $40. No rollovers. Refunds must be requested by Nov. 29, 2012. Checks payable to Cincinnati Area Mensa RG. Hotel: Doubletree, 6300 E. Kemper Rd., Sharonville, OH 45241; 513/489-3636; www.doubletree.com/hotels/CVGKRDT. Room rates ($99) guaranteed until Nov. 15. S CD 10 and under, H RP 11/29/12 cutoff DT. Contact Cassie Ryle, 7270 West Chester Rd., West Chester, OH 45069; 513/755-6322; [email protected].
I am looking forward to seeing you soon. LLAP and Peace, Betsy Yvonne Mark [email protected] 3674 Oak Drive - Ypsilanti, MI 48197 734-434-5757 (Home) or 313-530-2055 (Mobile) Region 3 Website - http://www.region3.us.mensa.org/ Yahoo group - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AMR3/ Facebook group - http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=71515809887
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From the GCC Maintaining a Love of Learning by Amy Simko, Guest Writer
September marks the time of year that children typically return to school. That school may be public, private, gifted, virtual, homeschooling, unschooling or something different. But one thing is for sure…parents of gifted children have a lot more to think about when it comes to their child’s education AND so do the children.
As the homeschooling year begins for my son, I remind myself to take a deep breath and try to focus on what is the most important thing for my child. Can you guess what it is? Here’s a hint…it’s the most important additive for learning. Give up? It’s not often considered to be of primary focus at most schools today in the US. It’s regarded to be of higher importance when a child is young (though it shouldn’t be limited to age). Still not sure? Intrinsic motivation.
Intrinsic motivation is an individual’s desire to learn led by a choice of interests that lends naturally to learning and retention of information learned. We learn best if we want to learn and have active input into what we learn. It is our curiosity that leads us as humans to want to understand, explore, discuss, read and even socialize. Intrinsic motivation, in its pure state, is totally unique to an individual and it embraces the different interests and styles that a child exhibits.
Unfortunately, most of us go through life extrinsically motivated. Schools provide teachers who walk into a classroom with a plan already written that the children are expected to follow. Employers hire in new employees with fresh ideas and motivation which is usually quickly squashed by higher ups. While a plan is important and helpful in providing guidance, a rigid plan will derail the powerful learning and creative thinking that our gifted children crave. Think of a time when you were forced to sit in a training course for work or attend a workshop on a topic that was not of interest to you. Did you feel that you were at your best? Probably not. Now imagine being a child with all of that wonder and amazement still flowing through you. You’re 5 years old and you are now sent away from your parents and told to go sit still all day and listen to a grown up talk about stuff they choose. And don’t interrupt unless you’re asked a question and don’t talk to the kids around you and don’t touch the stuff around the room unless told you can. Hmmm? Sounds a bit like school. Now, please note that I am not against school. I am just not a fan of extrinsic motivation trumping intrinsic motivation.
So how, you may be wondering, do we as parents of gifted children support our child’s intrinsic motivation? Certainly it starts at birth. Allowing exploration in a safe, nurturing way is critical. Until school age, most children are allowed to explore. It’s rare to hear a parent of a preschooler or toddler complain that his/her child isn’t motivated to learn and discover. But then the child reaches school age and we as a society have pre-set notions of what our children should know and at what age. We are driven to hold our kids to certain standards and compare them to their age-mates. For gifted children in particular, this can be very damaging given the many asynchronous levels they typically exhibit.
So then, how do we maintain a child’s love of learning and promote intrinsic motivation especially if the child isn’t being given this freedom in school? Parents need to work hard to find a way to give the child opportunities for intrinsic motivation at home. In the case of a school child, the parent may ask questions about what the child learned that day and offer to expand on the topic if the child wishes. If the child feels he/she didn’t learn anything at school, then the question should become, “What would you have liked to learn about today.” From there it is the parent’s job to help that child to pursue his/her interests at home to hold onto that very valuable asset…intrinsic motivation. Answer your child’s questions or help search for an answer. Keep a notebook handy to write down questions for which you don’t have answers and plan a trip to the library to discover the answers together. A child needs to be given time to explore his/her own interests to the depth and level desired. Children need to be given the freedom and support to figure out the answers to the questions they have in their minds. They need to know that their parents believe in them. They need to know to learn how to evaluate their discoveries without external comment. They need to make mistakes in their explorations and know that it’s not going to earn them a lower grade. Mistakes should be encouraged as a strong natural teacher. Children need their effort recognized by only their own sense of accomplishment. This will serve their sense of worth far greater then a letter grade. We often tend to allow our children to be judged by an adult’s opinion on what should be learned instead of letting the child feel a sense of self-pride. This may not be changeable at school, but it should be at home.
As the school year starts, please remember that if your child accomplishes nothing but retaining his/her own intrinsic motivation, then the year will be a success.
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By Evan Grossman-Lempert
Evan here. This is mine and Riley’s last review. It’s been fun, but it’s time for another young Mensan to write reviews or about something else that interests them.
As Mensans, I know you love interesting facts. This review is about a game that has been used by doctors - surgeons, to be specific - to improve their coordination for surgeries. It requires skill. This game is also used in hospitals to help test (and maybe improve) the recovery of hand-eye coordination. Do you know what game it is? Of course you don’t, but I love this game.
Super Monkey Ball!
You tilt the Control Stick (or the controller, or your body-depending on what game system in the series you’re playing) to tilt the stage - yes, the stage, not the character - to move your monkey, who is in a ball. The monkey - there are four of them in most versions and games - respond to gravity, run on its own, and doesn’t do anything if nothing changes.
The ball can fall through 2x2 tiled holes, and the base of the ball seems to be larger than you would
think. This allows for what I call diagonal stepping from one tile to another. Also, corner jumping - hitting a platform's corner with the bottom front of the ball, bouncing, and getting onto the platform - is a must for some levels.
Of course, those are advanced techniques.
What’s a game without goals, and there’s a goal gate with tape to cut through at the end of each level. And
you can snag 100 bananas for an extra life (30 in the latest installments, 20 in Banana Blitz). If you lose all your lives, there are continues. And believe me, on Expert, continues may not be enough - it’s HARD. A game that requires so much skill that it has been proven to decrease mistakes in surgery.
Except for Adventure. That one just isn’t as good as it should be.
That’s really all I have to say. Thank you for reading us. We hope you enjoyed it. Bye!
Come Join the 2013 Regional Gathering Team Jean Becker and Whitney Hopkins, co-chairs
The SE Michigan gathering, SEMMantics 34, will return the first weekend in May: May 3-5, 2013. Last year about 150 attended, and we believe next spring will be bigger and even more fun!
The Regional Gathering is the biggest event of the year in our local group. To make it happen, many member volunteers are needed. These jobs range from small, one time tasks to major responsibilities such as Speaker and Hospitality Chairs. There is a fit for everyone and no volunteer will be turned away.
Being on the planning committee makes a gathering even more fun, and is a great way to meet fellow Ms. You are invited to be part of the next gathering team from the beginning. We will gather at our RG hotel, the Holiday Inn Express, 37529 Grand River Avenue, Farmington Hills, MI 48335, on Monday, November 12, at 7:00 pm.
Of course we welcome experienced RG workers, but this is also a great opportunity to get more involved and learn new skills, even if you have never participated before. We have spots for extroverts (seeking speakers and donations or helping with hospitality) and introverts (treasurer, scribe, and other behind the scenes jobs to be done).
If you want to be part of the RG committee but cannot attend, please let us know at [email protected] or 810-229-2113, or [email protected] or 586-995-9448. Also look for future articles as the RG takes shape. And be sure to mark May 3-5 and
save that date!
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Submitted by Allegra Louth
Please send your jokes and comments to: [email protected]
Why did the vampire's lunch give him heartburn? It was a stake sandwich.
What do skeletons always order at a restaurant? Spare ribs!
Who won the skeleton beauty contest? No body.
What did the vampire say to the Invisible Man? Long time, no see!
Why do demons and ghouls hang out together? Because demons are a ghouls best friend! (Diamonds ... Girls!)
What did the mother ghost say her children? Don't spook until you're spooken to.
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A noted biologist, who had been studying little green frogs in a swamp, was stumped. The frog population, despite efforts at predator control, was declining at an alarming rate. A chemist at a nearby college came up with a solution: The frogs, due to a chemical change in the swamp water, simply couldn't stay coupled long enough to reproduce successfully.
The chemist then brewed up a new adhesive to assist the frogs' togetherness, which included one part sodium.
It seems the little green frogs needed some monosodium glue to mate.
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A woman was sipping on a glass of wine while sitting on the patio with her husband of many years, and she says, "I love you so much! I don't know how I could ever live without you in my life! You make me complete!"
Her husband asks, "Is that you or the wine talking?" She replies, "No, it's me . . . talking to the wine."
#1
Puzzles
By Tom Shaw
#1 He must have loved his Bible
For that’s what brought him fame Not the type to be moved by hype
Nor the glory of his name
#2 A banner flying o’er the brine
Purports to those who see the sign That I an educator be
In high seas archaeology
#3 My teaching brought on revolution
In the name of evolution Mr. Darrow fought and lost A lousy buck is what it cost
#4 Folks in Minnesota have a penchant for the truth They say he should be idolized like Ali and Babe
Ruth They say our nation’s Capitol should honor him with
glee Change it from its present name to Washington D.E.
#5 He mapped the East for folks to know Of yellow ones and where they grow
As equestrians know this name of yore They blame him for their butts so sore
Answers on page 13
In a democracy, your vote counts. In feudalism, your count votes.
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O O H P O W B E E P V B W U M
K A O R C T I B B I R O E M A
C P N I O W E O Q N O O M R H
A L K H K E L O U G O M G A W
M O N C E E G H A O M H R M O
S P U L E T N O C M B H M A O
T L A A B E I O K O A E C Y F
C B K N I O T D O R O E L E O
G O N G S S I H E W P H I E E
N N H O A N C S C R E E C H L
A K O A G A K H I Z E E K A K
B R H D R Y T R S Z A O H W C
O I O F U I O I H U Z Z I F A
N N K C A L C E H B W L A A R
G G K N O C K K N O C K E A C
Did you hear something? by Joan Rayford
Word List
Aa , Aah, Achoo, Arf, Argh, Baa, Bang, Beep, Bong, Bonk, Boo, Boo Hoo, Boom, Buzz, Chirp, Clack, Clang, Click, Cluck, Crackle, Croak, Ding Dong, Eek, Ew, Fizz, Gong, Ha, Hee Hee, Hiss, Ho Ho, Honk, Knock Knock, Meow, Mew, Mmm Mmm, Moo, Neigh, Oink, Ooh, Ow, Ping, Plop, Pop, Pow, Quack, Rah Rah, Ribbit, Ring, Screech, Shh, Shriek, Sizzle, Smack, Snap, Tick Tock, Tingle, Tweet, Um, Vroom, Wham, Whoa, Woof, Yee haw, Yuck
Solution: 12 letters, answer on page 13
PASSAGE by Robert Beltz
What we were we are no more, as time wears on
our past does blur.
The dreams unmet and skills of youth, fade and weaken, at night we fret.
As day doth break life fills the void
with chores and things our passage make.
But in the dark the dreams return, of targets missed and goals a lark.
So what do you make of this?
Play the moment as if last few.
All that’s certain is what has been, live each second
fear not the curtain.
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Name Your Poison
2012 Jim Szirony
When we look at our world we see a planet teeming with life. Even in the harshest environments such as Antarctica or undersea thermal vents, we can find extremophiles—organisms that flourish in such harsh conditions. The tenacity of life belies the fact that life is very fragile. We live among venomous creatures, toxic plants and deadly chemical compounds. See how many of the following questions concerning poisons you can answer correctly.
1. Sentenced to death for irreverence to the Athenian gods and of corrupting youth, this philosopher was given a fatal cup of hemlock. Who was he? A. Aristotle B. Socrates C. Aristophanes D. Plato
2. Concentrated in the organs of this fish is tetrodotoxin, a poison that acts on the central nervous system. It is used as part of the potion to zombify victims in the practice of Voodoo. This fish is considered a delicacy in Japan where specially trained chefs must prepare it. Deaths due to amateur preparation are not unheard of. Fugu is the Japanese name for both the fish and the delicacy made from it. A. Clown fish B. Siamese Tigerfish C. Scorpion fish D. Pufferfish
3. Hatta, the hatter in Lewis Carol’s Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass behaves in a most peculiar manner. He has become known as the Mad Hatter, although this term is never used in the stories. In the 1800’s it was common to see hatter’s exhibit hallucinations, slurred speech, limb numbness and other neurological symptoms. The cause: A. Lead poisoning from hat molds B. Arsenic poisoning from hatbands C. Mercury poisoning from curing felt D. Aniline dye poisoning from coloring hats
4. Trace amounts of cyanide can be found in the pits of fruit such as apricots, cherries and apples. It is also found in some fruits, grains and vegetables that are part of our normal diet, albeit in minute quantities. Which of the following contain a negligible amount of cyanide? A. Almonds and soy B. Spinach and lima beans C. Millet sprouts and bamboo shoots
5. Georgi Markov was a Bulgarian novelist and playwright who fled from his homeland in 1969 because his last work had angered authorities. He moved to London and began working for the BBC World Service. In 1978, while waiting for a bus, Bulgarian agents poisoned Mr. Markov, who died 4 days later. With what device did they poison him? A. A shellfish poison dart gun B. A ricin fill pellet in an umbrella gun C. A cyanide laced cigarette D. An arsenic covered bus token
6. The use of poison is popular in fiction; even Shakespeare made use of it in his plays. In Hamlet, no fewer than five characters are poisoned by various means. It is a common means of murder in crime novels. Three of the following are fictional toxic substances. Name the only real poison. A. Wolfsbane B. Nightlock C. Iocane powder D. Luminous Toxin
7. Which U.S. state has the greatest variety and number of venomous creatures? A. Arizona B. Florida C. Hawaii D. Wisconsin
8. History is replete with stories of entire towns going mad, its populous acting as if possessed, or experiencing convulsions and painful skin afflictions. In the Middle Ages this was seen as the wrath of God and known as Holy Fire. In 1951 most of the French town of Pont-Saint-Esprit experienced a similar fate. What was determined to be the cause of these calamities? A. Genetically modified tomatoes B. Fluoride in the water supply C. Fungal contaminated bread D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Answers:
1. B. Socrates, 2. D. Pufferfish, 3. C. Mercury poisoning, 4. D. All of the above, 5. B. Umbrella gun, 6. A. Wolfbane (Nightlock from The Hunger Games, Luminous Toxin from D. O. A., Iocane powder fromThe Princess Bride), 7. A. Arizona, 8. C. Fungal contaminated bread (Ergot poisoning)
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The above are summary documents for SEMM’s first quarter of the current fiscal year. Anyone interested in detailed information may contact Jerry Breuer, Treasurer.
My Lucky Day by Tom Shaw
I just can’t believe my luck. I hit the jackpot big-time and I’m still asking myself, ‘Why would anyone sell a Rolex for only one hundred dollars?’ Maybe I shouldn’t have bought it since it’s probably stolen. For that kind of money it must be. I certainly feel a bit of guilt but, for all the savings I have plenty of room to put any nagging guilt behind me.
I’m a bit giddy just thinking about it. I never ever thought I would be the proud owner of my very own Rolex watch. It looks absolutely great and he told me that the only thing wrong is that it has been in a case for a couple of years and needs a new battery. Well! Lah-Dee-Dah!
After the enormous savings I’ve just experienced I think I can afford a lousy two dollar battery. In fact, I think I’ll just buy a spare as well. What’s a couple of extra bucks when I’ve just saved thousands.
The gentleman told me that it was worth up to five thousand dollars and it’s easy to see why. It has multiple jewels encrusted in gold and with the current price of gold it could be worth even more.
There! That should do it. (Tap-Tap) Oh, these Chinese batteries are the worst -- another bad one. I’ll just put in the spare. (Tap-Tap) (Thump-Thump) Well, a couple of bad Chinese batteries are not going to spoil my day. I just won’t let it happen. I want to go show it off but I need a battery that works. (Whack-Whack).
I should have a jeweler install a good American battery. That’s what I’ll do. I don’t want to show it off before it’s even running.
Now, it’s really got me thinking. He had gold rings with diamonds big enough to choke a horse that he said were worth up to six, seven or even eight thousand dollars also. Did he rob a jewelry store? Did he somehow get his hands on the Crown Jewels?
I am very tempted to go back and buy one or maybe two. But, could I be arrested for buying hot merchandise? It’s scary thinking of the consequences but the virtual bonanza is worth the risk.
Yes! I must get to him before some one else scoops up all the bargains.
This is certainly a lucky day. My--- very, very lucky day!
SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN MENSA
Profit & Loss Statement May 1, 2012 to July 31, 2012 Funds From National .... $ 2,318.16 Testing.................................. 60.00 Newsletter ..................... - 1,726.18 Membership Expenses ........ -46.12 General Meeting ................. 107.00 Events ................................ 584.17 Administration/Misc. .......... -198.29 Net Income ................... $1,098.74
Balance Sheet As of July 31, 2012
ASSETS Current Assets Checking/Savings ............ $27,719.19
Other Current Assets ......................... 1,961.22 Total Current Assets ......................... $29,580.41
Fixed Asset .............................................. 805.45 TOTAL ASSETS .............................. $30,385.86
LIABILITIES & EQUITY Total Liabilities .................................. $77.00 Equity .......................................... 30,308.00 TOTAL LIAB.& EQUITY ........... $30,385.86
It's not hard to meet expenses. They're everywhere.
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Wondering With Wally: Friendship by Wally Gannon
What is friendship? Answer: Friendship is a genuine love for another. This is not romantic love, but a love that manifests itself in a real caring for another. It often shows itself in a quiet touch or gentle hug at time when the recipient most needs it.
You cannot have a true friend without being one. Many of us have business friends, social friends, Mensan friends, school friends and so on. But these are often not true friends, but just close associates. How many of these can you really talk to, and deep down believe they can comprehend what you are trying to communicate and understand your feelings? How many of these do you really believe can relate to you?
The intimacy characterized by the relationship between real friends is warm and in a way frightening. You must be willing to open your soul and trust that is in safe hands. If you feel you can do this, you then can count yourself lucky for you have found a true friend. And to have one real friend is in your life is sufficient. Two would be a luxury; any more than that is positively abundant.
The qualities needed to have and to be a friend are demanding. Loyalty is obvious. Friends can be counted on when things are
dark, not just when things are going well. The willingness to share without being asked, or expecting recompense, is another characteristic that is required. This does not necessarily mean money, but does include experiences, ideas, dreams, and most
of all, the willingness to share your sorrows as well as your triumphs. Friends are entitled to comfort you and to be comforted themselves. Grief is not to be hidden away to spare the other. Sharing your sorrows as well as your joys is part of being a true friend.
Friendship does not always have to be tested by trouble. Consistent consideration of each other, and an occasional act of a small expression of caring from the heart, is a building block from which a true friendship is constructed. Friends don’t come full blown. They must be created slowly and with care.
Now, how does Mensa fit in? Easy, for we provide the vehicle for people to meet each other who have much in common. We all have a level of intelligence above a specific range. Most of us have inquiring minds.
We love to laugh, and perhaps most important, we have the ability to be empathetic. It is these attributes upon which friendships can be built. We only need to seize the opportunities afforded us.
October is Mind Challenge Month!
Of course, every day should be a day that you challenge your mind and testing but throughout the month of October, Mensa is providing daily tips to exercise your grey matter for Mind Challenge Month. In addition to 31 days of tips on how to challenge your brain, look for -
Mensa Testing Day on Saturday, Oct. 20.
A focus on nationwide testing opportunities
Naming of the Mensa Foundation’s Distinguished Teacher of the Year
The Annual Bracket Challenge in the Mensa Bulletin
This is also the month to challenge your friends, spouses, co-workers, acquaintances, etc., to take the Mensa Admission Test!
Anyone taking the test in October with a “challenge buddy” will receive two-for-one pricing — two tests for $40. AND all
test-takers will receive a specially designed water bottle as a “Thank you For Testing” gift!
National is challenging Local Groups to increase their number of test-takers from
last October. SEMM can do this.
For those 31 days of brain challenges, see http://www.us.mensa.org/attend/mind-challenge-month/
Find out more about taking the Mensa Admission Test at http://www.us.mensa.org/join/. And check our local website www.MensaDetroit.com, or contact [email protected] for Testing Day sites and times.
I wish the buck stopped here. I could use a few.
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MOVED OUT
Lynwood R. Dee* To Hilton Head Island, SC Maryellen Van Canneyt To Concho, AZ
DIRECTORY UPDATES
Hal Andrew Blumson 1943 Ivywood Dr Ann Arbor, MI 48103-4527 John Gregg 4074 S Pine Center St
West Bloomfield, MI 48323-3063
As of August 1, 2012 SEMM had 962 members
October Membership Notes Compiled by Iana Questara Boyce from National Office Data
One of the team activities
performed at Mensalympics.
*indicates a Life Member
WELCOME
Matthew Forster 34637 Lytle St Farmington Hills, MI 48335-4057 (248) 430-4455 [email protected] Kim S. Horger 19175 Osmus St Livonia, MI 48152-1568 (734) 355-8131 [email protected] Rajeev Raghavan 400 Kellogg St Apt 8 Ann Arbor, MI 48105-1635 (248) 225-8711 [email protected] Daniel Shepherd 1924 Axtell Dr Apt 6 Troy, MI 48084-4419 (248) 792-2727 [email protected] Sandra Smith-Johnson Detroit, MI 48221-1714 Sidney Gee Boon Tai 536 S Forest Ave Apt 1404 Ann Arbor, MI 48104-2552 (734) 530-8979
WELCOME BACK
Bryan J. Macek 3398 Squirrel Ct Auburn Hills, MI 48326-3984 (248) 390-1997 [email protected] Scott Richard Millis 441 Manor St Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236-3210 (313) 884-2970 [email protected] Helen J. Morgan 2222 Fuller Ct Apt 1104A Ann Arbor, MI 48105-2789 (313) 581-2928 [email protected] Gregory T. Reich 27685 Red Leaf Ln Southfield, MI 48076-3531 (248) 327-6144 [email protected] Susan Elaine Walsh 6809 Barabeau Dr Troy, MI 48085-1215 (619) 549-5309
The first rule of holes: If you are in one, stop digging.
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Puzzle Answers
1. Johannes Gutenberg (move-type-Bible), 2. Ed Teach (Blackbeard) (skull & crossbones), 3. John Scopes (Monkey trial), 4. Leif Erickson, 5. Marco Polo
Word Search: Onomatopoeia
MENSA MEMBERSHIP MILESTONES [Number of years of continuous membership. Years 25 or more listed for each year; years less than 25 listed for 5-year milestones.]
25+: 46 Years Harvey A. Somers 42 Years Beth Ryon* 41 Years Robert Oglesby* 37 Years Henry John Hoffman 36 Years Lawrence Hanner 34 Years Jerome C. Cebelak* S. Elaine Eklund
Walter Gannon*
33 Years Clifford H. Bennett Jr. Charles A. McQueen John E. Raymond William Edward Thompson 31 Years Carolyn Smith Keating John F. Keating M. Kristen Updike 29 Years Donald Lavern Beatty Sr. 26 Years David Arthur Wiggin Jean Marie Wiggin 25 Years Kevin Michael Kalinowski Mary L. Keith 10 Years Timothy J. Brickey
* indicates a Life Member
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20 Bonnie King
21 Joelle Del Rose Kent E. Timm
23 Phillip Bevis
24 Kari Elizabeth Foust-Christensen Terrence L. Hall Michael Kiel Cheryl Taylor
25 Howard Ditkoff Angela Molnar-Davison
27 S. Elaine Eklund Elissa J. Laskey Mark Steven Salmonowicz Laura K. Summers
28 Andrew Michael Sherman Clinton Edward Spevak Mary Lou Wabeke
29 Hugh Harris
30 William C. Baxter Michael J. Kelly John F. Peters
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Richard J. Halliday
1 Clifford H. Bennett Jr. Roger Winfield Black David M. Schmidt
2 Jill Bush Matt Dutton
3 Frederick J. Beutler Mary Janet Guerdet John Charles Shafer
4 Jacob Kahn Joseph E. Patterson Robert E. Strauch*
5 Robert J. Buk Robert Gavin Susan Malinowski
6 Edward Paul Becker* Arden Thomas McClure
7 Charles Allen Richard W. Emmick
Anne Marie Martel
8 James Theodore McDonald Jr.* Andrew Wood Richard Zienert
9 Janet S. Ankney Robert Kocembo Vera Linnansalo
10 Arnold W. Brandt Marilyn Scott* Robert Joseph Ulrich
11 Dewayne Hendricks Scott Sitarek
12 Richard W. Fink Matthew Knysz Peter John Mulliner Peter Stoddard White
13 Bradley D. Wilson
14 Timothy J. Berent Kyrras A. Conrad William Harrison Tracy A. Peters
15 Steven J. Goodhall Leland M. Helms Martin Gerard Wunsch
16 Margaret Clarke Robert Nasir
18 Catherine Biondi Iana Q. Boyce* Henk B. Helleman Patricia Lynne Paternel
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Elizabeth Elaine Essien
HAPPY OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS!
*indicates a Life Member
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SEMM Events Listing
Events are listed by Category: Dining, Social Gatherings, Movies, Brain Food (Discussion/ Working Groups), Games, and Children’s Events. Events are also listed by date in a Monthly Calendar view at the end of this section.
M-Pathy is published monthly and reflects info as of the 1st of the preceding month. For the latest events information, see www.MensaDetroit.com. To sponsor an event, give feedback on events, or to suggest a new activity, email [email protected] NOTE: Mensans lead busy lives; it is advisable to call ahead to confirm events.
Dining
DOWNRIVER MENSANS 2nd SATURDAY BRUNCH 2nd Saturday, 11:00am Note: We’ve moved to the second Saturday of every month and are alternating between two restaurants, one in Southgate (even months) and one in Westland (odd months). This month: Fire Mountain, 34615 Warren Rd., Westland, S side of the road, just E of Wayne Rd. Optional: A movie after at nearby theater. RSVP to join the distribution list, for location details -- or to suggest a movie. Host: Pauline Averbach 734-281-2726, 734-751-2304 cell, [email protected]
A A3M DINNER AND "NOT SO CHEAP" MOVIE NIGHT 2nd Wednesday, 5:30pm Holiday's Restaurant, 2080 W. Stadium, Ann Arbor, between Liberty and Pauline, across from the P.O. Movie at Quality 16, 3686 Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor. RSVP to reserve a place or for movie details. Hosts: Karen Smith 734-449-2359, Mike LaMoreaux 734-971-2242. Email Karen [email protected] to join her Ann Arbor distribution list.
A3M BRUNCH (and a movie?) 2nd Saturday, 10:30am Big Boy Restaurant, 3611 Plymouth Rd, NE Ann Arbor (use Red Roof Inn driveway) Breakfast bar buffet 'til 2pm or order off the menu. Look for us in our own section! Optional: A3M 2nd SATURDAY MOVIE (see below)
RSVP to reserve a place or for movie details. Host: Karen Smith 734-449-2359, cell phone 248-444-3813. Email [email protected] to join the distribution list.
FLINT AREA GASTRONAUTS Odd Months: 4th Tues/Even Months: 4th Wed, 6:30pm. We move around frequently as we sample local and sometimes not so local cuisine. At each monthly dinner, we decide where to go the next month, preferably within 25 miles of Flint. Hosts: Lynne & James Draper 810-744-1252. Email [email protected] to join the distribution list. A3M EATOUT 4th Wednesday, 6:30pm Join us on October 31 at Hibachi Grill and Supreme Buffet for a visit to the cleanest, freshest and most varied buffet ever seen in the area! This place is truly Supreme and then some! Japanese cuisine is featured, but they also have plenty of other choices, including Chinese, Mexican and Italian. Friendly chefs at the plentiful sushi bar and the separate grill add to the pleasant ambiance. A bonus; this place has lower noise level and lower prices than most other large buffet restaurants. They have a huge array of over 300 well-tended hot and cold dishes with plenty of desserts, fresh fruits and veggies. Located at 4735 Washtenaw on the north side of street in the Glencoe Crossing mall (formerly Bistro) between Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti. Restaurant phone is 734- 528-9866. For info or directions, contact Bob Strauch 734-604-3791; [email protected] or Ann Garvin [email protected].
Social Gatherings
SOTS—SOUTH OAKLAND TAVERN SOCIALIZERS Every Friday, 6:00pm Wrap up your week and help audition new taverns. Lively conversation, entertaining company. Host: Lee Helms 248-895-6389, email [email protected] to join distribution list or call Lee for info.
THE BREWERY CIRCUIT "On the Road" Sat, Oct 20, 12:00-2:00pm Redwood Lodge, 5304 Gateway Centre Dr., Flint, MI 48507. Host: JohnVoymas 313-434-6750, email [email protected] to join distribution list.
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Movies
A3M 1ST WEDNESDAY ART FILM (QUIRKY MOVIE) 1st Wednesday, 5:30pm Mr. Greek's Coney Island, 215 South State, Ann Arbor. Movies at Michigan Theatre and/or the State Theatre. RSVP to reserve a place or for movie details. Hosts: Rich Bury 734-929-2066, [email protected] & Karen Smith 734-449-2359, [email protected]
A3M DINNER AND "NOT SO CHEAP" MOVIE NIGHT 2nd Wednesday, 5:30pm (see Dining, above) A3M 2nd SATURDAY MOVIE 2nd Saturday, after the Brunch (see Dining above) Quality 16, 3686 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor. Discount prices are in effect at this time.
RSVP to reserve a place or for movie details. Hosts: Karen Smith 734-449-2359, Mike LaMoreaux 734-971-2242. Email Karen [email protected] to join distribution list.
FRIDAYS AT THE DETROIT FILM THEATRE Fridays, 6:55pm, by Exit 2 (not aisle 2) Detroit Institute of Art, 5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit. For movie schedule, see www.dia.org/detroitfilmtheatre/14/DFT.aspx RSVP (Leave a description if we haven’t met) Host: Sharon Suhrie 313-563-8609, [email protected] Optional: Convene after the movie at http://www.trafficjamdetroit.com
Brain Food - (Discussion/Working Groups)
RAM—ROCHESTER AREA MENSA 2nd Sunday, 5:00pm Somewhere in the Rochester area. Let’s talk about science! Host: John Blinke 248-659-8438, [email protected] Call for location and directions – or to suggest a topic. Community Symposi-M 2nd Sunday, 4:00pm in the General Chat room at www.community.us.mensa.org Oct: A Reality Check on Renewables Host: American Mensa
U of M SATURDAY MORNING PHYSICS LECTURES/BRUNCH Selected Saturdays, October-April, 10:00am FREE lectures – and free bagels, donuts, and coffee. Arrive early! Brunch and discussion after in a nearby restaurant. Mark your calendars for Oct 6, 13, 20, and 27; Nov 3 and 10, Dec 1 and 8. On Oct 6, hear Professor Bing Zhou (Physics) on The New Particle Discovery at LHC with the ATLAS Experiment. For more details, see www.saturdaymorningphysics.org Parking $2 across the street. Host: Rick Bollinger 734-645-7170, [email protected]
Games
GAMES IN HIGHLAND (Shelby Township) 4th Saturday, 1:00pm to whenever 1950 Crystal Lake Court West, Bldg C, Apt. 46, Shelby Township. RSVP appreciated. Smoke and alcohol-free, fun for all. Are you a games person? Just want to socialize? Please stop by. We have a variety of games to play, such as Outburst, Quirkle, Word on the Street, Settlers of Catan, or cards for Hearts and Euchre, or BYOG (Bring Your Own Game). Non-alcoholic beverages and snacks provided or BYO to share. Host: Phyllis Voorheis 313-719-1696, [email protected].
LONDON, ONTARIO GAMES NIGHT 2nd Saturday, 7:00pm Drop by anytime after 7:00pm to play games or just socialize. Hosts have a wide variety of games, but feel free to bring your own favorites. Location: 35 Scottsdale Street in Lambeth (SW area of London). Hosts: Lois and Pete Fuchs 519-652-0282, [email protected]
***** National Testing Day is October 20! See article for details. *****
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Kid’s Events
Please Note: Events listed here may or may not be sponsored by Ms.
Charles H. Wright African American Museum Meet-Up Saturday, October 6th, 2012, 11:00 AM, Detroit, MI Cirque Amongus Circus Training for Kids Thursday, October 11th, 2012, 6:00 PM, Livonia, MI Gifted Teen Complex Strategy Games Night Saturday, October 13th, 2012, 3:00 PM, West Bloomfield, MI Three Cedar’s Farm Visit Sunday, October 14th, 2012, 11:00 AM, Northville, MI Cranbrook Halloween Science Saturday, October 20th, 2012, 6:00 PM, Bloomfield Hills, MI Gifted In Michigan Potluck/Games Day Saturday, October 27th, 2012, 1:00 PM, Farmington Hills, MI
Hosts: Melissa Jenkins and Amy Simko, [email protected] See www.giftedinmichigan.com for more details. Learn about Puzzle Parties for Kids, see https://sites.google.com/site/puzzleparty2011/ and http://bloginnowix.blogspot.com/2012/08/innowix-puzzle-party-2012.html Host: Hiren Bhatt, [email protected]
Precis of the August 18 ExComm Meeting by Billie Lee, Secretary In attendance: 6 voting, 2 non-voting. Next meeting: September 15, 2012 6PM at the Northwest Unitarian Universalist Church NE Sub-Group: Met at Berger's in Bay City. Seventeen attended. Working withTri-Cities Mensans to schedule more get-togethers. Gen Rep: September 30 - Gen X & Gen Y trip to Greenfield Village. Postcards were sent out to members. Gifted Children Coordinator: Created a survey for compilation into a Gifted Family Directory. Working on a joint project with several schools to teach robotic skills to Detroit youth. There will be a games nights for young kids around 13-14 years old next month. Brewery Circuit: Met August 9 at Fort Street Brewery in Lincoln Park with 5 in attendance. Next meeting on September 13, 6-8pm, Wolverine State Brewing, Ann Arbor. SEMMer Bash Wrap-Up: 57 pre-registered plus 30 on-site registrations. Includes 10 children.
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11:00am Downriver Brunch -Southgate
3:00pm Kids! Gifted Teen Complex Strategy Games
7:00pm London Games Night
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4:00pm Community Symposi-M (online)
5:00pm Rochester Area Mensa
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NATIONAL TESTING DAY
10:00am Physics Lectures
12:00pm Brewery Circuit
6:00pmKids! Cranbrook Halloween Science
6:00pm ExCom Meeting
8:00pm Monthly Meeting
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Executive Committee of Southeast Michigan Mensa Elected Officers
President (LocSec) John Voymas [email protected] 313-434-6750
Vice President Harley Berger [email protected] 248-210-3563
Secretary Billie Lee [email protected] 248-535-8524
Treasurer Jerry Breuer [email protected] 734-459-1886
Co-Vice Presidents Ann Arbor Area
Kathleen Giesting [email protected] 734-327-4884
Betsy Y. Mark [email protected] 734-434-5757
Bob Strauch [email protected] 734-973-6522
Co-Vice Presidents Northeast Michigan
James D. Draper [email protected] 810-744-1252
Lynne A. Draper [email protected] 810-744-1252
Judy Johnson [email protected] 810-240-3801
Derald R. Schnepp [email protected] 810-694-3560
General Representative Pauline Averbach [email protected] 734-281-2726
General Representative Katie Jeffries [email protected] 248-961-1444
Appointed Officers-Voting
Regional Gathering Co-Chairs
Jean Becker Whitney Hopkins
[email protected] 810-229-2113 586-995-9448
Membership Kurt Love [email protected] 586-293-1456
Newsletter Editor Kathleen Giesting [email protected] 734-327-4884
Appointed Officers—Non-Voting
Arbitrator and Ombudsman David Brown [email protected] 734-458-1194
Archivist Edward Becker [email protected] 810-229-2113
Audit Committee
Chuck McQueen [email protected] 586-468-7096
Geoffrey Vasquez [email protected] 248-346-1614
Felecia Studstill [email protected]
Budget Committee Jerry Breuer [email protected] 734-459-1886
James D. Draper [email protected] 810-744-1252
Community Volunteer Coordinator
Lynn Broniak-Hull [email protected] 734-451-7278
Dues Subsidy Administrator Spencer Wolff [email protected] 734-327-4884
Gen-X/Gen-Y Coordinator Katie Jeffries [email protected] 248-961-1444
Gifted Children Coordinator Melissa Jenkins [email protected] 248-586-9926
Music In the Schools Pauline Averbach [email protected] 734-281-2726
National Testing Day Coordinator
Pauline Averbach [email protected] 734-281-2726
Newsletter Publisher Brenda Lewis [email protected] 313-835-3454
Parliamentarian Edward Becker [email protected] 810-229-2113
Proctor Coordinator Pauline Averbach [email protected] 734-281-2726
Project Inkslinger Vacant [email protected]
Publicity Vacant [email protected]
Recruitment Officer Gary Rimar [email protected] 248-338-7867
Scholarship Chair Phyllis Voorheis [email protected] 248-437-1509
SEMMer Bash Chair John Voymas [email protected] 313-434-6750
SEMM Forum Moderator Steve Goodhall [email protected] 248-334-9073
SIGHT Judy Johnson [email protected] 810-695-5553
Web Master Billie Lee [email protected] 248-535-8524
Winter Bash Chair Harley Berger [email protected] 248-210-3563
Assistant Editor Toby Berger [email protected] 248-851-3563
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Once Upon a Car by Harley Berger, Vice President The Fall and Resurrection of America's Big Three Automakers
DATE
Saturday, October 20, 2012
TIME The ExComm meeting begins at 6:00pm, Mingling begins at 7:00pm, program at 8:00pm
ADMISSION (Exact change appreciated) Adult members: $4 Adult guests: $5 Children 13 and under: $3 Members receive free admission in the month of their birthday
LOCATION Northwest Unitarian Universalist Church 23925 Northwestern Highway Southfield, MI 48075
AFTERWARDS The gathering adjourns to – Shield’s Restaurant Bar Pizzeria 25101 Telegraph Road (just north of 10 Mile) Southfield, MI 48034
DESCRIPTION
“Hi Bill, it’s Rick Wagoner. You know, I think it’s really time we put our companies together.”
Bill Ford wasn’t sure he’d heard right. Mr. Wagoner, the chairman and chief executive of General Motors, wanted to talk about a merger between Ford and GM?
In the summer of 2008, nearly a year before GM filed for bankruptcy, its executives were growing desperate. Rick Wagoner, its chief executive, secretly proposed a merger with Ford, while Bill Ford courted the future president, Barack Obama, in an attempt to safeguard his company.
Join us on Saturday, September 15th when our guest will be Bill Vlasic, Detroit bureau chief of The New York Times and author of “Once Upon a Car: The Fall and Resurrection of America’s Big Three Automakers — GM, Ford and Chrysler”. Mr. Vlasic will be with us to discuss his book, (the source of my opening paragraphs), which reveals new details of the chaos at the time among the “Big Three”. It offers a clear-eyed view of the present day automobile industry and of Detroit, the city that spawned it, going far beyond the corporate and federal maneuverings to explore the impact the car companies’ failures have had on the overall economy, and more importantly what they have done to people’s lives.
Doors open at 7:00pm for mingling. The program starts at 8:00pm. This and all monthly Mensa programs are open to the public. Admission: Members $4, Non-members $5.
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