I've been a member for over 22 years. I obviously find Mensa membership to be worthwhile! The dues bring a (pretty much) monthly newsletter from the national group, a local newsletter, other membership benefits (auto rental discounts, etc.), and an international circle of friends. Mensa has a program that provides hosts (for lodging or just hanging out) for travelers all over the world, and a strong program for gifted children. (I happen to be both the Gifted Children's Coordinator and SIGHT--Service of Information, Guidance and Hospitality for Travelers--Coordinator for MN Mensa.)
I met my husband there, and both of our children (a PEG and a DYS) have been members. We have many friends at the local level whom we would not have met without Mensa, and there are many activities for various interests going on (depending, of course, on the energies of people in the local groups to plan them).
As with most volunteer organizations, people get good things out of Mensa in proportion to the efforts they are willing to put in.
Teresa
