I don't get it

I belong to several groups, clubs and associations, maybe too many. Lately it seems that most of them are suffering from in-fighting. Of three groups I belong to, two for aviators and one for motorcyclists, they're all having conflict. I'll bet that 50% of the phone calls I get for stuff for the Civil Air Patrol and our motorcycle club are about people having problems with other people. It's spread to the professional association I belong to for flight instructors. One is having a special election, another wants a vote of "no confidence" for the board, and the third I keep hearing about quitting. Even in Mensa, I've been reading about how people are dropping their memberships because the group is not moving in a positive direction. What's going on?

The one group I have not been hearing about friction in is the Kenpo people I communicate with. Now I have to say that's a bit unusual. I typically hear about this person or that, who's causing problems, and where the friction is. I haven't heard much along those lines for some time.

It's been said that when times get tough people act like this. But much of this has been brewing for a while, so I have to wonder. Bottom line - keep doing what you're doing, Kenpo people, because it seems to be working.

Mensa

If you live in the SW Florida area and would like to take the Mensa admission test, I am now a proctor and can administer it. Mensa is the High IQ society. The test takes about 1.5 hours lotal time, consists of two parts, and you only have to pass one to be invited to join. We can't tell you your IQ but if you pass you know you're in the 2% that has a genius IQ. If you want to schedule a test please contact me at lee@leewedlake.com.

Brainiacs, Unite!

Some of you may be interested to know that Mensa is having its National Testing Day on Saturday, Oct. 20. Mensa is the High IQ Society. Only 2% of the population qualifies for invitation by passing the admissions test. The test is a one-shot deal but you can also submit exam results from 200 other qualifying tests in lieu of taking the Mensa test.
The test is done in two-parts, and passing either qualifies you. The fee is $40 and it takes about 1.5 hours. Go to http://www.us.mensa.org//AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home for information to find a local chapter and where their test will be held. You can take the test at other times, this is just their yearly push.
When you are accepted you get to join the other geniuses in sending them your membership dues. I keep my Mensa card in my wallet to remind me I'm supposed to be smart when I do something stupid.