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  Mind Bets

Mind Bets (ISSN 0774-3188) is the official publication of Southern Nevada Mensa Group #890. It is published monthly and all members of Southern Nevada Mensa receive a copy as part of their dues.

  Submissions

Send all items to be considered for publishing to the Editor:

William G. Raley
PO Box 371221
Las Vegas, NV 89137

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  Editorial Policy

Original writings or drawings suited to Mind Bets page size (5.5 in. x 8.5 in.) are welcome, with editing rights reserved. The Editor reserves the right to refuse to publish submissions due to topic, length, bad writing or inappropriate language. Personal attacks will not be published. No anonymous material will be published. Previously printed items need a copyright release attached.

  Publication Statement

Deadline for submission is the 15th of each month. Opinions expressed in Mind Bets are those of the authors and are not of American Mensa or Southern Nevada Mensa, neither of which has opinions. This publication serves, in part, as a forum for the exchange of ideas which may include views that challenge the opinions of its readers. Material without copyright notation may be reprinted by other Mensa publications. Known office of publication: 5231 Barbara Way, Las Vegas, NV 89119.

  Advertising Policy

Non-commerical "classified" type ads are free to members. Others: Full page: $30; ½ page: $15; ¼ page: $7.50. Business card ads will be placed for $3/month. All moneys shall be sent to the Treasurer or Editor, payable to Southern Nevada Mensa. Yearly: monthly rates x 10.

  Abbreviations

AG           Annual Gathering, Mensa's yearly national meeting
AMC        American Mensa Committee, Mensa's national governing body
ElCom(m)  Election Committee
ExCom(m)  Executive Committee, the board of elected officers
LocSec      Local Secretary (we call ours President)
M             Mensan
RG           Regional Gathering, our local convention, not to be missed
RVC         Regional Vice Chair, our liaison with the AMC
SIG          Special Interest Group