We have invited a guest speaker who will share with us about the game of Weiqi and tips on improving the game. And of course, we shall be forging new friendships and playing weiqi against one another.

To serve the varying needs of our Mensa members, we hope to fulfill the following objectives:

1) Opportunities for Mensa members to get to know like-minded friends in Mensa and SWA.
2) Opportunities for Mensa members to practice the game of Weiqi with one another.
3) Collaborate with SWA to provide skill training and ranking appraisal for our members
4) Form a team of dedicated players to represent Mensa in Weiqi tournaments.

It is our intention to maintain the interests of everyone who joins the SIG. I would like to invite those who are keen to work with me to manage the SIG. I am also looking at how we can request Mensa to join SWA as a corporate member so that we can enjoy further benefits as members.

I look forward to your support for our SIG and your attendance for the inaugural meeting. Please give me your suggestions and feedback so that we can provide the most value for our members through the SIG. Thank you.

Chee Peng,
heartworks {at} mensa.org(.)sg
Mensa Singapore Weiqi SIG Coordinator

Soapbox (20th Feb 2010)

Time: 3pm onwards
Venue: NUSS at Suntec
Cost: Free for members and 1 guest. A nominal fee of $5 for subsequent guests.

Places limited to first 40 who register for the event using the form below:

Date: 5th Feb 2010 (Fri)
Time: 7.30pm
Add: 231 East Coast Rd. (near Esso Petrol Stn / Lorong Stangee)
Fees $20 per head
Advice: Not to take dinner on that evening

Durian Degustation, to try about 3 types of durians.
- D24
- Green Bamboo
- Wild Cat (King of Durian)

Deadline for registration: 4th Feb 2010 (Thurs) at 9am or first 30 to sign up, whichever comes first. Register using the form below.

The Mental Health Advocate is a project that targets to engage patients
and raise awareness of the importance of mental well-being amongst youths.

It is supported by People’s Association Youth Movement Ci Yuan Youth
Group and Silver Ribbon (Singapore).

The project aims to:

1 Combat the stigma associated with mental health illnesses
and emotional instability

2 Encourage early detection and appropriate treatment of poor
mental health

3 Allow people with mental health illnesses to reintegrate
into our society

As a mental health advocate, you will:

- Undergo a 2-day mental health advocate-training workshop to
acquire basic concepts of mental health illnesses and learn to
recognize signs and symptoms of mental health illnesses through
role-plays, team building & group discussion.

- Get to champion this cause via interaction with the youth
and public, such as facilitating in workshops

- Get a chance to interact with patients and bring them out on outings.

Benefits:

Goodie Bag
Free T-shirt
Certificate of Commendation
Interaction with at risk patients
Whole loads of fun, time well spent & make new friends!

For more details, please refer to the attached files.

==> Mental health advocate

==> Mental health advocate sign up form

For general inquires, please email
mentalhealthadvocate.2010 {at} gmail(.)com or call Hui Ling @ +65 98501019.

As the saying goes Mens sana in corpore sano (A sound mind in a sound
body), we really hope to build a world of healthy people healthy minds
healthy bodies. So do join us in this meaningful cause.

Topics that he will be covering include:

- Introduction to Xuan Kong Feng Shui
- 2010 Energy Sectors and Advice
- Feng Shui Do and Don’t’s
- Question and Answer Session

Date: 30th January 2010 (Saturday) *Note that this month’s Soapbox is on 30th Jan*
Time: 3pm to 6pm (registration starts at 3pm)
Venue : NUSS Guildhouse Suntec City

Cost: Free for Members and first accompanying guest. S$5 per person for each subsequent guest. (Please bring your membership card for verification.)

If you are attending, please register using the form at the end of this post.

Attendees without membership card or whose membership has lapsed will be charged S$8 entrance fee. Members whose member has lapsed can renew on the spot and gain entry at member’s rate. Entrance fees, where applicable, will be collected upon arrival.

Profile of speaker

Master Dave Hum has almost 20 years of successful Feng Shui Consultation and Audit experiences in the region. Having extensive networks in the construction industry, Master Hum has rendered services in overseas countries such as China, Hong Kong, Vietnam and Australia. To date, his biggest auditing project conducted overseas was worth more than US$50 million.

He has also audited the Development locally and overseas. In addition, Master Hum is a sought after speaker who has conducted numerous Professional Feng Shui seminars locally and internationally. Master Hum has undergone extensive training and is skilled in Xuan Kong Feng Shui which has a history of more than 2000 years and has been extensively used by the Imperial Family of China. He has acquired rigorous training in classical Xuan Kong Feng Shui. He has studied under a renowned Master in Hong Kong, who also happens to be a well-known architect and has links to the World Class Xuan Kong School.

Master Hum is a MBA holder from Strathclyde University (United Kingdom, Scotland) and a Civil Engineering Graduate from Nanyang Technological University (Singapore). He is also an associate member of International Feng Shui Association (Headquartered in Singapore).

Venue: Kallang Ice World @ Kallang Leisure Park

Date: 16 Jan 2010 (Sat)

Time: 4pm to 6:30pm

Cost: $10 (Adult member)
$7.50 (Junior member below 12)
Subsidised prices are limited to first 20 members who RSVP
(UP $17.50)

$17.50 (Guest)

Note: Must bring your own socks and gloves, else you have to buy from the shop.

Feel free to join us for dinner after the skating.

To RSVP, complete the form below. In case you are not able to make it, please inform us earlier so that we can give the places to other members.

DARE = Desire Adventure Redefining Entertainment

DARE SIG will organise makan, movies, outdoor activities and social networking for members. We have lined up a series of activities that will help you rediscover our lovely island nation. We plan to explore different food cultures in town and seek out hidden corners in our city. We want to venture out of our daily routines and do things that’s not so common. While we are doing that, we want to get to know you and develop friendships that could last a lifetime. So, we DARE you to join us!

DARE is for all who are young at heart and those who are always keen to try new things.

Please send an email with name and contact number to kevinchung {at} mensa.org(.)sg to be included in the mailing list for ad-hoc gatherings by DARE SIG.

Date: 19th December 2009
Time: 3-530pm
Venue: NUSS Guildhouse, 5th Floor, Suntec City
Fee: Free for Mensans, who can bring in guests subject to a nominal fee of $10 per guest.

• Turkey
• Gammon Ham
• Christmas Log Cake
• Roast Potatoes
• Vegetarian Spaghetti
• Chicken Wings

Please register early using our form below so that we can make sure there is enough food for everyone.

One of our members would like to set up a Weiqi Special Interest Group to cater to the interests of our members. Weiqi is a mind-enhancing game that is known to improve our strategic thinking.

As such, we would like to gauge the level of interest amongst our members via this simple survey and would appreciate it if you could answer the following questions. Don’t forget to give us your contact details at the end of this form if you would like to be part of this Weiqi SIG.

Cranium is billed as “The Game for Your Whole Brain” and involves artistic, trivia, language and performance skills. Note we will be playing the family edition so kids can join in too.

The game can take up to 40 players so it promises to be a fun and exciting event!

Date of Event : 21st Nov 2009
Venue : Suntec City NUSSU Guild House
Time : 1pm - 3pm

Registration Fee: $5 for members and $15 for each guest

Prizes to be won include portable ionic air purifiers and the Cranium board game itself. Please register below.