M A Mensan of either sex. MERF Mensa Educational Research Foundation. MWM Metropolitan Washington Mensa. National Nationwide level of American Mensa. Each local group receives a subsidy from National to publish a monthly calendar of events and reports of Mensa business.
Most groups publish a more extensive newsletter, including articles, advertising, and letters.
Often used as verbal shorthand for AMC, AML, etc., or the people who work there. NomComm Nominating Committee. Ombudsman A trouble-shooter who listens to gripes, settles complaints, and generally pours oil on troubled waters. Okay, you know what an owl is. Because the owl was sacred to Athena, Greek goddess of wisdom, it has become the unofficial mascot of Mensa, and when you get active in Mensa you'll see lots of them.