Intertel facts for kids
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| Formation | 23 November 1966 |
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| Founder | Ralph B. Haines |
| Type | High IQ society |
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Membership
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1,500+ |
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Official language
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English |
Intertel is a special club for people with very high intelligence. It was started in 1966 and was first called the International Legion of Intelligence. To join, you need to score in the top 1% on certain intelligence tests. This means that out of 100 people, you would be smarter than 99 of them on these tests. Intertel is known for having stricter rules for joining than another well-known high-IQ group called Mensa.
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What is Intertel?
Intertel is a club for people who have shown they are very smart. It is a place where these bright minds can connect and share ideas. The group helps members learn from each other and work together on interesting projects.
How Intertel Started
Intertel was founded in 1966 by a person named Ralph Haines. He was inspired by the founders of Mensa, Roland Berrill and Lancelot Ware. Ralph Haines wanted to create a group for gifted people that focused on their needs. Intertel became the second oldest organization of its kind, right after Mensa.
Main Goals of Intertel
Intertel has three main goals, which are like its mission statement:
- To help smart people form strong and lasting friendships.
- To encourage members from all over the world to share their ideas on any topic.
- To help with studies and research about what it means to have high intelligence.
How Intertel Works
Intertel is organized into seven different areas, or "regions." Most of its members live in North America. Region VI is called "International" and includes members from all other parts of the world.
Research and Awards
One of Intertel's goals is to help with research about high intelligence. Members often take part in these studies.
In 1978, Intertel created a special award called the "Hollingworth Award." This award was named after Leta Stetter Hollingworth, a famous psychologist who studied gifted children. The award was given out every year until at least 1993, first by Intertel and then by the Intertel Foundation.
Notable Members of Intertel
Many interesting people have been part of Intertel. Here are some of them:
- Paul Bechly
- Ronald K. Hoeflin
- Taibi Kahler
- Grover Krantz
- Gert Mittring
- Ellen Muth
- Susan Nigro
- Robert Prechter
- Ginny Ruffner
- E. Lee Spence
- Cícero Moraes
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