mensa world journal november 2023 edition 130 - editor letter - mensa international

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Mensa World Journal November 2023 Edition 130 presents editorial messages and member information for Mensa International. The editor outlines this issue’s contents, including abridged financial accounts for 2022, reports on the work and inventions of Peter Shann Ford, and an update on leadership after the passing of Udo Schultz. It also includes an executive committee column summarizing audited 2022 financial highlights, notes on ongoing 2023 uncertainties, and details for upcoming IBD planning, plus member submission guidance and dates.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages16

Reading Time40 min

AccessFree to download

from the editor...

Treasurer update (from the Treasurer, Jacek Cywinski)

2022 Financial statements

2023 – the year in progress

2024 IBD meeting in Perth

Inventor Peter Shann Ford report

Silvensa 2023 Belgrade, Serbia

Member submission instructions

Editorial and contribution deadline rules

m e n s a w o rl d j o ur n a l N O V E M B E R 2 0 2 3 | E D I T I O N | 1 3 0 Inventor Peter Shann Ford p5 MENSA INTERNATIONAL TO READ OUR WELCOME LETTER OR ACCESS LINKS TO USEFUL INFORMATION & SERVICES FOR NEW MEMBERS, PLEASE GO TO [https://bit.ly/MI_welcome](https://bit.ly/MI_welcome) from the editor... Hi All, -this month’s issue is 16 pages due to including the abridged financial accounts for 2022 -on p3, our Treasurer Jacek Cywinski outlines our financial position; you’ll find the abridged accounts for 2022 on pp10-13. -a report of Mensan Peter Shann Ford’s life’s work and inventions is onp5 -sadly, our Honorary President Udo Schultz passed away in August. A tribute to him from Mensa Germany is onp6 -elections for our Executive Committee (ExComm) are coming up next year. The official notice inviting nominations is on p7 -our Member Profile is onp8, and onp9 we have a report of a glorious time in Copenhagen written by American Mensan (and Profiles Editor), Susan Jensen -John Blinke’s Supplementally... is onp14, the Officer Directory is on p15, and Therese’s Teasers are on p16. Happy reading! Kate Log in to [www.mensa.org](www.mensa.org) to read or download the MWJin full colour mensa world journal november 2023 m en s a w o r ld j o ur n a l Silvensa 2023 Belgrade, Serbia Silvensa is an international New Year’s Eve event for members who want to celebrate December 31st (New Year’s Eve) together! Silvensa has existed since 2014 and so far has been organised in Warsaw, Vienna, Maastricht, Bratislava, Marseille and Cluj. Every year Mensans from Europe come to spend time with other Mensans and take part in planned activities. This year, it will be held in Belgrade, Serbia, from December 28th, 2023 to January 1st, 2024. Program: NYE Party, Ice Breaker, Farewell Brunch, museum visits, sightseeing tours etc. More activities will come later; follow us on our networks! More info about the program, activities, prices and accommodation on: -[our website:](our website: www.silvensa.org)[ ](our website: www.silvensa.org)[www.silvensa.org](our website: www.silvensa.org) -by email: [2023@silvensa.org](2023@silvensa.org) -our FanPage on Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/silvensa/](https://www.facebook.com/silvensa/) -WhatsApp, Telegram, Messenger, Facebook group 02 articles-poetry-member achievements Send your submissions to the Editor at [mwjeditor@mensa.org](mwjeditor@mensa.org) Please send your contribution as an MSWord file and please include a hi-res photo to accompany the article. The photo must be sent as a separate file and not embedded in the text. Deadline for each issue is the 1st of the month two months before publication. Eg, the deadline for the January issue is November 1. from your executive committee from the Treasurer, Jacek Cywinski Hello! It is me again with an update on Mensa International finances. I want to focus on the audited financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2022, as a final version of the budget for 2023 will be available after the 2023 IBD meeting in Dallas. Moreover, I would like you to come to Australia in October 2024 for two amazing events – details atthe end of my column. 2022 Financial statements Independent auditors issued their opinion that they are satisfied that our financial statements were prepared in accordance with required standards and legal requirements, and that they represent a true and fair view of the state of Mensa International Limited’s fiscal affairs as at 31 December 2022, and ofits profit for the year then ended. That essentially means that someone independent, who is suitably qualified and experienced, audited our financial statements and they did not identify anything concerning. By the way, it never means full assurance. I will share with you the most important highlights. Firstly, let’s focus on our Profit and Loss. The income statement for the year ended 31 Decemb

FAQs

What are the key financial highlights for 2022 mentioned in the Treasurer’s update?

The audited 2022 financial statements show a healthy surplus of 58,883 GBP, with revenue of 371,802 GBP and costs of 312,919 GBP. The expenses highlight the Mensa International Office as the largest cost area.

How does the Treasurer describe the uncertainty for the 2023 financial year?

The Treasurer notes uncertainty due to factors such as travel costs to the IBD meeting in Dallas and delays in delegates’ travel arrangements. Some reimbursement claims may be submitted in December 2023.

What submission instructions and deadlines are given for contributions to each issue?

Contributions should be sent to the editor as an MS Word file with a separate hi-res photo. The deadline for each issue is the 1st of the month two months before publication, e.g., the January issue deadline is November 1.

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