Community Activities Program, 2005

Community Activities Program, 2005

The national Community Activities Program winners were announced during the awards presentation at the American Mensa Annual Gathering in New Orleans.

Relay for Life Borderline Mensa sponsored a team for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. The group raised $576 for the American Cancer Society through special fund-raising Happy Hours. They also set up a campsite during the Relay for Life to display Mensa’s name and invite the community to visit with members.

Local Scholarship Borderline Mensa granted two $300 scholarships to local students.

Junior Engineer Day More than 100 children participated in Central Florida Mensa's Junior Engineer Day. Mensa members and local engineers led hands-on activities for the children and gave out goody bags filled with donations from local businesses. Proceeds from the event were used for the local group's scholarship fund.

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