Central South Carolina Mensa

What has been happening at CSC Mensa?

November Meeting, Nov. 13th

Two dozen members braved the inclement weather to attend our November dinner meeting at the elegant Palmetto Club in downtown Columbia. They were rewarded with a sumptuous buffet in lavish surroundings and a presentation by one of our group’s favorite speakers. Joel Collins guided us through the events and court cases which led to the end of lawful segregation, providing unique insights from his personal experience and involvement in the process. An additional highlight of the evening was the presentation of the 2018 Owlie Award to Dr. Jeff Brooker in recognition of his extraordinary service to our community.

Our thanks to Joel Collins and the Palmetto Club for a thoroughly enjoyable evening. 

Dr. Jeff Booker Receives Owlie Award

Mensa has multiple purposes and objectives, one of which is to produce a positive impact on our community. Every now and then an extraordinary individual, quietly giving of himself, shines reflected glory on our group. Jeff Brooker has done exactly that. Jeff is a Life Member of Mensa. He has distinguished himself by becoming a world class cardiologist. He served on staff with elite icons of the profession such as Denton Cooley, who is remembered for implanting the first artificial heart.Jeff returned to Columbia and founded his own highly successful and respected practice, spanning four decades.For the past several years he has volunteered his superlative skills at not one, but two free clinics here in Columbia.

Central South Carolina Mensa is proud to have presented its 2018 Owlie Award to Jeff Brooker, a thoroughly decent human being.