Program Details*

Title

Leadership Development Workshop: The Local Group Toolkit

Description

The Local Group Toolkit is transforming how American Mensa supports Local Group volunteers by replacing static handbooks with a dynamic wiki. Discover practical guidance, templates, examples, and best practices that make Local Group leadership easier and more effective. Learn what's available today, what's coming next, and how you can help shape the Toolkit's future.

Presenter’s Name

Beth Weiss

Presenter’s Bio

Beth Weiss is the Regional Vice Chair for Region 4, Lead for the Sustainable Revenue & Events pillar, and chair of the Local Group Toolkit Task Force. It's been rumored that she said "no" at some point during her volunteer career, but no one has ever been able to corroborate the story.

*Note: The information above is a draft provided by the presenter and may be different in the HalloweeM Program Booklet.

Date/Time/Location†

Saturday at 1:30 PM in Michigan B

†Note: The date, time & location listed in our PAAG (when it becomes available) supersedes the date, time & location listed here, if different. The hotel layout for HalloweeM can be found here.

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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]http://www.chicagomensa.org/weem/index.php[/url]) for the most up-to-date details.[/p]
2026-10-29
16:00
2026-11-01
15:00
601 N Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090

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