Recent Party Animals — October 2025
Please send pictures of new Party Animals and write ups to the Editor at PartySmart@hellsms.com.
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Party at the Ballpark Recap
Long-time baseball broadcaster Jack Brickhouse coined the iconic phrase, “the friendly confines of Wrigley Field.” On July First, the night before the start of the 2025 AG in Chicago, that historic 110-year-old ballpark were the friendly confines for 153 M’s attending the HELL’s M’s “Party at the Ballpark” as the Chicago Cubs played the Cleveland Guardians.
Treasurer’s Report 2025
Part of the Treasurer's responsibility is to report the financial health of our SIG.
Leadership Development Workshops: Level Up!
Level Up talks are back! This time, we're taking it virtual. If you're unfamiliar with the program, Mensa brings in leadership experts to teach us the skills we need to succeed in the workplace.
PLAY – a Focused Gathering
From July 30 through August 4, 2025, LongJohn Massura and I ran a “focused gathering” on PLAY. Let it be known that we could not have done this without the great help of Virginia Plottel. 40 people gathered (by invitation) to PLAY card games and board games (and of course word banter ensued).
New T-Shirt Process–Faster, Cooler, and Hoodie-Ready!
We now have a new on-demand printer, which means your favorite HELL’s M’s shirts will get to you faster than ever. No more waiting weeks for bulk orders, sorting, and shipping. Instead, you can place your order online at hellsms.com or send a paper form to Michelle, our very own Membership Magician, and the printer will handle the rest—printing and shipping directly to you.
Why Volunteering in Mensa Matters
Mensa is more than a high-IQ society—it's a dynamic community built by members, for members. And at the heart of everything Mensa accomplishes are volunteers, like you. If you’re a member, volunteering at an upcoming RG or AG isn’t just a nice gesture—it’s a powerful way to make a lasting impact on attendees.
HELL’s M’s at the AG
by Beth Weiss The Suite Life This year, HELL’s M’s landed the suite-est of suites at the AG! We got first pick of the SIG suites, and it paid off: multiple rooms, a powder room, a kitchen with a full-sized fridge, and sweeping views of Lake Michigan. (To be fair, every suite had great lake...
The Great Gonfalon Heist
The cherished HELL’s M’s banner was clandestinely misappropriated from its place of honor above the hearth in the HELL’s M’s suite at the AG in Chicago this year.