As usual there will be many different programs available — so
many you’ll find it difficult to choose and wish you had a way to
view all of them on demand. But, like the days before VCRs or DVRs, you’ll
just have to choose.
In addition to the multiple program track, there are tournaments, contests,
and 24-hour gaming.
Want to make a presentation to your fellow Mensans? Have some information or a topic you’d like
to share? Fill out our Speaker Form.
Should you have any questions, contact our Program Chair.
This year expect new programs as well some returning favorites, and much more.
It’s still early days, but so far, this year’s topics (the links give more details) include:
Some changes may
will occur between
now and WeeM but you can expect most of the programs listed above and below and, of course,
more that haven't been finalized.
Also don’t forget, there will be Tournaments in addition
to the programs.
We will also offer the following traditional events:
Thursday
Excursions
There will be excursions for those who arrive early.
The Friday night costume party is one of the things that set Chicago
Area Mensa’s RG apart from all the others. Mensan grown-ups
take dressing up to a new level. Costumes range from fanciful to
funny to elaborate and elegant, but the thing for which Mensans are
best known are the pun and word-play costumes. In all of them,
Mensa-style creativity is obvious. Bring your costume, sense of
humor, and your wits, because our puns will keep you guessing and
giggling all night long. Make sure to consider this year's theme,
ripe for pun-filled humor! View our pictures
to see costumes from ’WeeMs past.
The kids costume parade will precede the adult
costumes as in past years to encourage more adults to attend and support
our youth.
Saturday
A photo id will be required for any adult picking up Pretentious Drinking
coupons. You will not be able to get them for other adults in your party.
The ID will also be required at the Pretentious Drinking event.
Pretentious Drinking
Liqueurs. The fancy stuff. Polished, cosmopolitan, perhaps even a bit
snooty. The stuff you graduate to from beer and wine. You’d like
to know more but, gosh, look at that price. What if that pricey potion
isn’t quite the palate pleaser you expected? Rejoice! As in years
past, you can sample some truly amazing liqueurs, and your
money’s no good here! We will supply a wide range of weird and
wonderful concoctions from around the world. You can determine which
you’d like to own, which should be left on the shelf, and which
you should give to your arch-nemesis as a thoughtful gift. Obviously,
you must be of legal drinking age to join us. Snobbish accents and
extended pinkies optional.
Photo Booth
The return of the Photo Booth—this year it will be located near
Pretentious Drinking—where you can pose with friends wearing all
sorts of fun and silly props. You’ll be given a copy of your photos
as a keepsake. See some of the prior years’ photos
(2017
or
2015
or
2014
)
to get an idea of what to expect.
Werewolf of WeeM Tournament
For those under 21 but still awake at that late hour, in addition to the daily
Social Deduction games, we will offer a
special Werewolf tournament just for teens and tweens during the same
timeslot as Pretentious Drinking but after the Epicurean Experience.
Prohibition Drinking
For those who are not of age or those who are of age but who
prefer not to indulge in alcohol, we will have a room set aside for
an improved version of last year’s
socializing without alcoholic lubrication event.
Epicurean Experience
This event is ALCOHOL FREE, so anyone not wearing
an “under 21” badge should visit before partaking of Pretentious
Drinking and show us your PD ticket. (You can keep it.)
Please note: we aren’t serving a meal, just samples and sips, so
come for curiosity, not dinner.
Cookie Contest
We’ve also had requests
to bring back the Cookie Contest from previous years. If
you’re a local member or attendee interested in hosting or helping with that,
please let us know by contacting the volunteer coördinators
or our WeeM Chair.
Sunday
Chicago Area Mensa Board Meeting
CAM members are invited to attend.
Awards & Announcement
Find out who won the volunteer raffle — volunteers winning smaller cash amounts
must be present. Hear about other RGs.
Congratulate several deserving
members who have been volunteering in our organization upon
whom AML service awards will be conferred.
Past Programs
Also, you can access our archives to download the full program
booklet for previous years:
2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008 and 2007. (All are in PDF format.)
Deadlines
Registration - May 11th is the last day to qualify for the special early bird discounts. Discounts for advanced registration are available through October 12th. (Note: Full payment is required by the appropriate deadline to qualify for any discount.)
Lodging - The hotel is offering a spectacular WeeM rate of $107 through September 30th, subject to availability. Warning: Last year the hotel increased the rate late in June with little notice so book early! If the hotel block is full, please contact our WeeM Chair who will try to expand the block.
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