[Arisia Lens]                                              MENTOR OF ARISIA
 Issue 34 September 1993


EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING
August 8, 1993
The meeting was called to order at by the president, Joe Ross at 1:15 p.m.

In Attendance: Joseph Ross, President;
Allan Kent, Treasurer; Ed Dooley, Clerk;
Rob Bazemore, ConChair '93; Jim Belfiore,
ConChair '94; Sheila Oranch, ConChair '95;
also present Zack Brown, George Flynn,
Walter Kahn, and Pat Vandenberg

Corrections to the E-Board minutes for the July minutes were:
o Pg 2: To appoint, subject to the approval of the membership, Sheila Oranch as ConChair for 1995.
o Several apostrophes misplaced in the text
o Not necessary to print the discussion (thought one member present who had not been present at the July meeting stated she appreciated what had been printed as it explained the meeting more fully).
o Private session SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN printed (oops!)
VOTED: To approve the minutes of the E-Board meeting for July as corrected.

The matter of the Corporate Budget was discussed, and Allan stated that he hoped to have it done in two weeks.

The E-Board discussed the matter of whether or not the Corporation should begin tracking the e-mail addresses of the membership and making them available as part of the roster. It was:

VOTED: To request members with e-mail address provide them to the clerk for inclusion in the roster.

**IMPORTANT NOTE** Members with e-mail addressee should also state whether they wish to be contacted on everything via e-mail (where possible) or only on important items as most services appear to charge ($$) for the messages delivered to the accounts.

It was also discussed whether MENTOR should be sent to news magazines. It Was:

VOTED: To send MENTOR to the appropriate magazines.


The question of the stationary master was raised again. Allan and Jim discussed the matter with the final result being that Jim was going to get Allan a better master than the one we presently have.

The clerk was requested to review and update the standing polices for the corporation. Ed stated that he will get to work on it, and hopefully might have it ready by the next meeting.

The issue of the upcoming annual election was raised. The current E-Board members all stated that the intended to seek another term. The president stated it was his intention to appoint Rob Bazemore to the position of Vice-President, as Heather Coon had resigned in July in order to return to school in Michigan. The question of whether Rob could be elected Vice-president was raised as he was still a ConChair. It was pointed out that Rob could be appointed to the position. The Bylaws only exclude a ConChair to run for an office, and the for all intents and purposes ARISIA '93 was closed.

At this point the clerk raised concerns over the state of the registration database, and the apparently unentered records of the AT CON membership. A lengthy discussion took place. As the database produces the mailing labels for the mass mailing, and on the average we receive an 8% return on the mailing, it was the concern of the clerk (and others), that serious modifications and/or review of the current database was required. The head of Member Services for ConCom '94 stated that she was working closely with the Database Director to try and resolve the problem. Overhaul the current system. It was:

VOTED: That a printout of the current mailing list be made within a week of the Corporate Meeting and on August 10th a work session would be held to match data and find out what we: have. Don't have. And what we need. Data Entry would be done accordingly in order that we get the mass mailing out. It would begin as soon as people begin to show up and go as long as they held up.

Also discussed was the matter concerning storage of past program books and the LOST & FOUND from previous Arisia's. It was pointed out that the books were taking up a lot of space, and we only need a small amount for archive purposes. it was further suggested that photographs be taken of the items lost at previous conventions, and that they be displayed at '94 and if no one steps forward to to collect said items, that they should be auctioned off at '94 and anything left over could be donated to where ever.


VOTED: To recommend this action to the membership.

It was further decided that four (4) locks -- keyed-to-like would be purchased, and twelve keys should be made and distributed to whoever it was felt had a need to have access to storage. The policy of a $10 refundable deposit for the keys was recommended. it was felt that $10 was high enough to discourage everyone from asking for a key, and low enough to encourage those who really need them to get them. Rob Bazemore was authorized to go ahead and look into getting the looks and keys.

VOTED: To recommend such to membership.

The E-Board decided to recommend the following dates to the membership for future meetings. Locations to be announced. The clerk raised the point that several members had asked if M. I. T. was still a possible meeting place. The decision was reached that those wishing to meet at M. I. T. should look into getting the space and bring it before the corporation. The recommended dates were:

Saturday NOVEMBER 6 at 2 P.M.
Sunday DECEMBER 5 at 2 P.M.


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AND Saturday JANUARY 8 at 2 P.M.

The Executive Board would meet at 1 P.M. prior to each meeting.

VOTED: To recommend these dates to the membership.

The E-Board meeting adjourned at 2:30 p.m.

Executive Board:

President:

Joseph Ross, 648 Washington Street, Brookline, MA 02146
 H: (617) -734-7372 W: (617) -367-0468

Interim Vice-President:

Rob Bazemore, 31 Appleton Street #1, Somerville, MA 02144
(617) -623-8052

Treasurer:

Allan Kent, 15 Park Avenue Ext., Arlington, MA 02174

(617) -646-798].

Clerk:

Ed Dooley, 37 Morton Street, Waltham, MA 02154
H: (6l7)-894-4853 W: (6l7)-890-2125 ext. 8].13

ConChair '94:

Jim Belfiore, 18 Dix Road, Maynard, MA 01754

(508) -897-6203

ConChair '95:

Sheila Oranch, 45 Christopher Road, Holliston, MA 01746
(508) -429-4301


Articles, comments, and items for Mentor should be submitted to the Clerk at the address shown above.

For up-to-date information by computer/modem, call Arisia BBS: 617/364-1576 or
617/364-3343.


CORPORATE MEETING:
August 8, 1993

ALL MEMBERS SHOULD REMEMBER IT IS THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO CHECK OFF THEIR NAME ON THE ATTENDANCE LIST SO THAT IT IS RECORDED AND COUNTED IN THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY UNJUSTLY JEOPARDIZE YOUR MEMBERSHIP STANDING.

In Attendance: Rob Bazemore, Jim Belfiore, Zack Brown (RS), Ed Dooley, Mark Dulcey, Donald Eastlake III, Jill Eastlake, George Flynn, Walter Kahn, Allan Kent, Benjamin Levy, Holly Love, Sheila Oranch, Joseph Ross, Nicholas Shectman, Pat Vandenberg


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16 Members (15 General) were present at the August meeting. This constituted 32% (30%) of the Corporate Membership.


ALL MEMBERS ARE REMINDED THAT THE SEPTEMBER MEETING IS THE ANNUAL MEETING. ELECTION OF CORPORATE OFFICERS WILL BE DONE AT THAT MEETING. ALL CORPORATE MEMBERSHIPS ARE DUE FOR RENEWAL ON SEPTEMBER 1ST. ANY MEMBER WHO HAS NOT PAID THEIR MEMBERSHIP BEFORE THE START OF ELECTIONS WILL LOSE THEIR VOTING RIGHTS AT THIS MEETING. ALL MEMBERS, REGARDLESS OF THEIR TYPE OF MEMBERSHIP, ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND THIS MEETING. MEMBERSHIP PAYMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED UP TO THE BEGINNING OF THE CORPORATE
ELECTION.

The following corrections to the minutes of the July meeting were noted:
o Tim Roberge was inadvertently left off the attendance roster for the meeting.
o It was not necessary for the clerk to report who would have been RED SHIRTED for not attending--only those who were RED SHIRTED after the appropriate notice had been published.
o The complete vote for thethe committees should be noted (which was by acclamation--15 GENERAL Members present/30% of the membership)
o Ed Dooley was elected to the position of clerk by acclamation.
o That the E-Board had voted to appoint Sheila Oranch to the position of ConChair '95 --not recommend.

The minutes of the July meeting were:

VOTED: To approve as corrected.

Chris Palmer was transferred to RED SHIRT status at the end of the July

PRESIDENT' S REPORT:

The president announced that he had received the formal resignation of Heather Coon as Vice-President and that he was appointing Rob Bazemore as the Interim Vice-President until the annual meeting on September 19.


VOTED: To approve the appointment of Rob Bazemore as Interim Vice-President.


VICE-PRESIDENT'S REPORT:

The Interim Vice-President reported that the Grant Committee is looking for volunteers. Any interested parties should contact Rob.


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TREASURER' S REPORT:

The treasurer reported that he had a new statement of the corporation's standing (appendix I), and that the Budget Committee would be generating a preliminary budget (appendix II). The corporation received $448 from MAGICON for the use of the art show hangings.


CLERK'S REPORT:

The clerk reminded everyone to sign in, and that membership dues were due on September 1st, and would be accepted without penalty up to the beginning of the ANNUAL ELECTION of Corporate Officer's at the Annual Meeting in September. Members who have not paid by that time will not be allowed to vote. Members who pay after the start of the election will be automatically RED SHIRTED. The clerk stresses that everyone should pay early, if possible, or get to the meeting early in order to pay.

The clerk announced that at the previous meeting that a motion had been made to transfer Deb Smith from Red Shirt to General Membership (Deb was Red Shirted at the June Meeting) . Discussion was given to the unofficial 1 in 4 rule (a member must attend 1 out of every 4 meetings in order to retain their voting rights as a general member). It was pointed out that Article I, Section 2 of the BYLAWS was never intended as the minimum requirement of attendance. Certain decisions require that a specific number of members be present at any given meeting in order to witness such a vote (example: Quorum is ten percent (10%) of the General Membership or eight persons. Which ever is greater (Article II, Section 7). A BYLAW Amendment requires a vote of two-thirds of the membership with 50% of the General Membership - voting (Article XI, Section 1)). (CLERK'S NOTE: This could become a hot subject as repeatedly a small core of 10 out of 50 have made seven of the 11 meetings this past year, or 20% of the membership.)

It was also mentioned that members who are transfered either show up at the next meeting afterward, or have a motion made to transfer them back the meeting before they anticipate coming to a Corporate Meeting. Waivers are easily granted usually, and the policy has been stretched to allow a waiver via phone during one such meeting. It was felt that the Membership is extremely understanding, and that perhaps this understanding is beginning to be abused. Therefore it was

MOVED: That the transfer of Deb Smith from Red Shirt to General Membership be tabled until the next meeting.

MOVED: To transfer Ted Atwood and Zack Brown from Red Shirt to General Membership.

In accordance with the BYLAWS, this motion was automatically tabled until the next meeting.

VOTED: To adopt the E-Board's recommendation to contact the past Guest's of Honor and inquire if they need additional copies of their program book for their portfolio, and provide them with copies. Twenty-five (25) copies of each years' book would be set aside for archive purposes, and the remaining would be recycled.

VOTED: To adopt the E-Board's recommendation to display in some fashion (either physically or via photograph's) the past conventions' Lost and Found and to dispose of via auction (after Art Show) or through donation to worthy causes the accumulated articles we are presently storing.

VOTED: To adopt the E-Board's recommendation that four (4) locks to storage be purchased (key-to-like) with twelve keys by Rob Bazemore.


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VOTED: To adopt, as policy, the E-Board's recommendation that a $10 refundable deposit be required to obtain a key to storage.

VOTED: To accept the dates recommended by the E-Board for future meetings. (November 6th, December 5th, and January 8th). Sights to be determined and announced.

The clerk was also to begin a review of the current policies of ARISIA, Incorporated, and prepare an update of the current policies as they stand.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

BUDGET:

See treasurer's report.


CONCOM '93:

The business of the 1993 ConCom is effectively closed. Any outstanding matters were turned over to the E-Board.

CONCOM '94:

It was discussed that the ad rates would be kept at lest year's rates for '94 and that it should be corporate's policy to keep them so and adjust them only if the cost changes. It was also discussed that the Convention Chairman should be allowed to swap ads for services or ads at his discretions- - reporting such action to the E-Board.


VOTED: To adopt last year's ad rates for ARISIA '94.


VOTED: To adopt as policy that the rates would remain the same and would only be adjusted if cost changes.

VOTED: To adopt the recommendation that the ConChair has the digressions to accept ad swaps for ads or services reporting such action to the E-Board.

Due to problems with the database, the scheduled mass mailing has yet again been delayed due to lack of labels. Our preparation for CONFRANCISCO looks good. An ad has been placed in their program book, the party has been scheduled, memberships for '94 are trickling in, and that the next scheduled ConCom meeting will be at Jim's pool (hopefully).


CONCOM '95:

Sheila Oranch reported that she was honored and stupefied, and presently was soliciting suggestions for Guests for ARISIA '95. The theme for '95 is multiversity, or, to put it clearer, people who are outstanding in more than one field (an author who is also known as a musician, an artist who is respected for their writing...) . Several persons have made recommendations to Sheila, and she is considering forming a review committee to review some of the suggestions and give her a few more. She would like to see every track across the convention have a special guest. These would not be GOH's, but at the same time be more than the


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regular program participants we normally have. Hopefully the convention would be able to offer these guest a free membership for themselves and one guest (the present corporate/convention policy only allows program participants to be comp'd) to the convention. Persons who are interested in helping Sheila with this task are encouraged to contact her.


CORPORATE BENEFITS:

The Corporate Benefit's Coordinator has been looking into several things. Her findings, so far, are:

o The convention can declare a favored airline, and persons using that airline over Saturday would receive a 5% discount for mentioning ARISIA.
o ARISIA members can presently purchase a BJ's membership and get the second card free. Sheila is presently trying to convince BJ's to offer a break off their membership fee and will have more information when it's available.
o Sheila is also very interested in, and looking into, what insurance benefits might be available to an organization like ARISIA. With rising costs, and limited money available to some people (self-employed, students, and high unemployment) the membership seemed very interested in this when it was mentioned. Again, when there is more information available, it will be reported.
o Lastly, discounts to Bookstores and Museums are being looked into.

CORPORATE MERCHANDISING:

Walter Kahn reported that Member Services had volunteered to take over the staffing of the Merchandising at ARISIA '94. Interested persons who still want to help sell things for the Corporation and get people to spend money (on us) should contact Sheila Oranch.


DATABASE:

At the time of the Corporate Meeting, a lot of Data Entry was planned for Tuesday, August 10th for the ATCON registration generated at ARISIA '93 (completed as of 8/22/93 by Allan Kent, Pat Vandenberg, Bill Powers, Ed Dooley, George Flynn and Sheila Oranch who attacked the problem and got it done. A special thanks to all listed here, and anyone else who may have helped and not listed above. The '94 Member Services Division Head will please provide any additional names so that every one may be congratulated on a job well done!). Additional registration material was dropped off by Mark Dulcey for PRECON registration for ARISIA '94--precon registration appears to be up-to-date as Of 8/22/93 (Again--well done!). One of the priorities set for the registration application program is to insure no delays at '94--no matter what!

At the ConCom meeting on 8/24/93, Allan Kent reported that the registration program will only print labels for valid address in zip code order. There appears to be no sort or print routine to get any other information than this out of the file. On August 31, various members of the data entry brigade (list above) met with Kevin in order to request the need for certain reports other than the labels (Kevin had already anticipated this need and was working on the problem already). An alphabetic list of '94 PREREG was requested to be sent with the persons going to CONFRANCISCO. Kevin promised to have it the next day. Also discussed was the various positive points of the registration program (along with the negative points) . Kim was also present to give her experience on the system. Several person stressed that more than one person needs to be involved in the entry procedures, as well as outside input on design. Another meeting was schedule to be held on September 7 at 8 p.m. to continue reviewing the Registration Application Program of the Database. Hopefully some of the other application programs will be discussed at this time as well (Art Show, Life Member, etc)

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GRANT:

See the Vice-President's report.


LONG RANGE PLANNING:

The chairperson of the LRP presented an FYI concerning what her committee is looking into on the storage matter. Walter Kahn had presented to Pat Vandenberg some information he found out about SURE-LOCK, Inc. of Somerville. The committee reviewed, and is continuing to review, all options on this matter. While some locations have different things to offer, the most important thing the committee is considering other than price, is accessibility. If we can not get to our equipment when we have to, our need is not being met.


VOTED: To adopt the MIDSUMMER LARK, as printed in the August issue of MENTOR, with the event to take place in August '94, proposals should be submitted by May '94.


NEW BUSINESS:
MOTION: was made that the Corporation should look into purchasing airtight container's for T-Shirt storage and desiccants (moth balls, etc...) to protect them from mildew.

REFERRED: To Corporate Merchandising.

Sheila Oranch had a question concerning security, and was directed to refer her question to security (via the ConCom) as such.


ANNUAL ELECTION:

All Corporate Members are again reminded that Corporate Dues are due on Sept 1st, but will be accepted up to the start of the ANNUAL ELECTION.  At present only four candidates have stated their intention to seek election at the  ANNUAL MEETING.

o A. JOSEPH ROSS (i) for President.
o ROBERT BAZEMORE (i) for Vice-President.
o ALLEN KENT (i) for Treasurer.
o EDWARD DOOLEY (i) for Clerk.
Nominations will be accepted from the floor by any GENERAL MEMBER for any of these four positions.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
The 1st Annual Philip K Dick Convention will be held on Saturday September 25th from 1 to 9 p.m. at THE BOOKCELLAR CAFE, 1971 Massachusetts Aye, Cambridge MA. See FLYER for more detail.

ALL Committees and appointees are reminded that terms expire at the ANNUAL MEETING -- upon appointment of successors. Reports, summaries, and additional information on
ongoing work is expected at this meeting in order to plan for 1993-1994.

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NOTICE OF MEMBERSHIP TRANSFER THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS WILL BE RED SHIRTED AT THE END OF THE SEPTEMBER CORPORATE MEETING ON 9/19/93 IF THEY DO NOT ATTEND:

DAVID CANTOR
DAVID FASSETT
KIMBERLY S. VAN AUKEN

IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 1.2 OF THE BYLAWS, AN AUTOMATIC TRANSFER MAY BE WAIVED BY THE MEMBERSHIP FOR CAUSE, WHICH CAUSE MAY BE STATED IN THE MINUTES

DIRECTIONS TO NESFA CLUBHOUSE:

The NESFA Clubhouse is located at 504 Medford St. in Somerville. it is about two blocks from the intersection of Medford St. and Broadway.


BY CAR FROM CAMBRIDGE;

Take McGrath Highway to Broadway (--this is a wide street shortly before you reach I-93; there is a Dunkin' Donuts store on the left, and two gas stations on the right). Turn left on to Broadway. Proceed until you reach Medford Street (-- this is a complex intersection with three streets coming into Broadway; there is another Dunkin' Donuts here) . Take a sharp left turn on to Medford Street. Park as soon as you see a space; the NESFA Clubhouse is about two blocks from the intersection.

BY CAR FROM 1-93 SOUTHBOUND (RTE 128, etc):

Take the Mystic Ave. exit. At the end of the ramp, turn right. Continue straight  through two traffic lights (Mystic Ave and a small street). At the third light (Medford St.), turn left (--there is a white building labeled Gange Insurance at this intersection) . Follow this about a mile, staying right at the fork near the fire station. Proceed straight through the complex intersection mentioned above. Then park.

BY CAR FROM 1-93 NORTHBOUND (FROM BOSTON):

Take the Route 28/Somerville exit (near the Assembly Square Mall) . Stay to the left when you leave the ramp. Shortly after the first traffic light, take U-turn road.  When you get back to the traffic light, turn right on to McGrath Highway (Route 28 south). Turn right again at the next light; this is Broadway. Then see the directions above.

BY PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION (T):

Take the #80 bus from Lechmere. This passes right in front of the NESFA Clubhouse, shortly before you reach Broadway. Or take the #89 bus from Sullivan Square. Get off the bus at Magoun Square (the intersection of Broadway and Medford St.); walk two blocks toward Boston (cross Broadway and continue in that direction)

NOTE: On Sunday, the #80 leaves Lechmere at 12:00, 1:00, and 2:00. It leaves Arlington Center at 12:30, 1:30, and 2:30. The #89 leaves Sullivan Square at 12:00, 1:00, and 2:00. It leaves Clarendon Hill at 12:20, 1:20, and 2:20.  June 1993 Schedule.


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UPCOMING EVENTS:

SEPTEMBER:

9/19/93 ARISIA CORPORATE MEETING--ANNUAL MEETING at 2 p.m. at the NESFA Clubhouse, Somerville. E-Board will meet at 1 p.m.

9/21/93 ConCom (ARISIA '94 Convention Committee) at Pat & Allan's 15 Park Avenue Ext., Arlington at 8:00 p.m.

OCTOBER:

10/10/93 ARISIA CORPORATE MEETING at 2 p.m. at the NEW home of Don & Jill Eastlake, Carlisle. E-Board will meet at 1 p.m.

10/10/93 ConCom (Arisia '94 Convention Committee) at 12 noon at Don & Jill Eastlake, Carlisle.

NOVEMBER:

11/5/93 ARISIA CORPORATE MEETING (NOTE: THIS IS A SATURDAY) at 2 p.m.--location to be announced.

DECEMBER:

12/5/93 ARISIA CORPORATE MEETING at 2 p m --location to be announced.

JANUARY:

1/8/94 ARISIA CORPORATE MEETING at 2 p.m. --location to be announced.

1/20/94 Move In and Set Up at the BOSTON PARK PLAZA HOTEL AND CASTLE for ARISIA '94

1/21/94 ARISIA '94 through 1/23/94 at the BOSTON PARK PLAZA HOTEL AND CASTLE

1/24/94 Tear down and Move Out at the BOSTON PARK PLAZA
HOTEL AND CASTLE for ARISIA '94


Please notify the CLERK of any upcoming events or meetings which should go into this schedule.
Thank you.


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(Please see the scanned (PDF) version of the Mentor for a formatted version of the appendix)

Appendix I        


Arisia, Incorporated
Approximate Financial Position as of 7 August 1993
7aug93 .doc

 Petty Cash 1,243.71 less unentered payments in Mike DIGenio's records
 Cash, New World 11,509.42 6/2993 statement
 Cash, Westbank (3003-) 11,470.14 7/7/93 statement
 Cash, Westbank (414-) 763.15 7/30/93 statement
  total cash in banks 23,742.71
 Capital Equipment (net) 1,700.00 approximate
 Advances (approximate)  as of April 93!!!
 Ted Atwood +150.00 less postage for art show returns not yet in books
 Jim Belliore +89.00 less expenses not yet submitted
 Lauren Burka -15.08
 Heather Coon +83.03 +1- items not yet entered
 Mark Dulcey -36.98 less sales receipts not yet received by treasurer
 Allan Kent -64.04
 Skip Morris -6.00 overpaid dues
 Nick Shectman (PHI) -3.86
 Deborah Smith -30.28
 Pat Vandenberg +268.78 for additional hotel giatuities, etc.
 Walter VonBosau -16.00
 unknown -100.00 for pager deposit
 held in trust for Arisia +591.71
 owed by Arisia -272.24
 net Advances +319.47 but see notes above

Promissory Notes Payable
(approximate)
 BOF 280.00
 Chris Shuldiner 500.00
 Kim VanAuken 2,300.00
 total Promissory Notes 3,080.00
Payable (approximate)
 Reserve for Grants 373.23


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Appendix II

Arisia, Incorporated Budget for Fiscal Year 94 beginning 1 September 1994
pass 1, as of 19 August 1993

fy 92 actual fy 93 estimated fy 94 budget
 Dues 379.25 920.00 1000.00
 Interest received 64.50 105.70 100.00
 Sales ? 4117.00 2707.00 2700.00
 VideoTape Sales 604.19 172.37 100.00
 Total income 5164.94 3905.07 3900.00
 Bank Charges 282.73 136.73 150.00
 Mentor Expenses 573.37 391.52 500.00
 Administration 10.44 300.00 400.00
 Postage (Admin) 60.52 0.00 0.00
 Promissory Notes Tnt (Corp) 6.90 24.41 0.00
 Reporting and Returns 15.00 60.13 60.00
 Sales Expense 1174.25 1356.00 1400.00
 Telephone 232.58 0.00 0.00
 Treasury Exp 2.52 56.27 60.00
 VideoTape 1000.00 0.00 0.00
 Total Expense 3148.31 2325.06 2570.00
 Net Income 2016.63 1580.01 1330.00



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YOU'RE INVITED TO

THE 1st ANNUAL

PHILIP K. DICK
CONVENTION
The 1st Annual Philip K. Dick Convention will be held SATURDAY, September 25th, 1993 from 1 to 9 PM. Eight discussions will be featured. There will be at least two panels, probably more. Linda Rondstat albums will be played on the PA between scheduled discussions and panels. Reality will be questioned at every turn and we will always ask ourselves is this really happening?

Fifty advance tickets at $10.00 each will be sold which will guarantee ticket holders a seat. a mention in our program, and an exclusive copy of the conference notes to be mailed out afterwards. Admission the day of the conference will be free, but seating will be extremely limited and purchasing an advance ticket is highly recommended.

Proceeds from the convention will go to the Philip K. Dick Society.

Invited Guests Include:
PAUL WILLIAMS, GREGG RICKMAN, KIM STANLEY ROBINSON, THOMAS DISCH, TIM POWERS, JAMES BLAYLOCK, PATRICIA WARWICK, SARAH SMITH, JAMES PATRICK KELLY, NANCY KRESS, DAVID ALEXANDER SMITH, NORMAN SPINRAD, DAVID G. HARTWELL, KATHRYN CRAMER, STEVEN POPKES, JOHN DOUGLAS, ERIC VAN, SAMUEL DELANY, GORDON VAN GELDER, LAWRENCE SUTIN, RACHEL POLLACK, ALEX JABLOKOW, MICHAEL BISHOP, TERRY BISSON, PAUL PARK, MICHAEL SWANWICK, RUDY RUCKER, ROBERT ANTON WILSON, JOHN KESSEL,AND OTHERS.
(Please note at this early date we have no confirmations as of yet, so we can't say exactly who our guests will be)

As Kim Stanley Robinson said at Nolacon in 1989, we now live in a Philip K. Dick world, and the essential humanity and plea for compassion one finds embodied in Dick's work is the message we intend focus on.

Some suggested topics (so far):

1.The Lesser-Known Works
2. What Are the Greatest PKD Novels?(possible hot panel topic)
3. The Pink Beam of Light: Philip K. Dick as a modern mystic
4.The Philip K. Dick Legacy, the writers he influenced (Jeter, Powers, Blaylock, Bishop,etc.)
5. Philip K. Dick & The New Wave (Was PKD influenced by the New Wave? What sort of influence did he have on the new wave?)
6. The Mainstream Novels
7. Books on PKD (Only Apparently Real. Divine Invasions, the Rickman books, etc.)
8. Valis, The Divine Ascension, & Radio Free Albemuth A Trilogy, Or 3 Versions of the Same Book?
9. Phil's Babes: What Is It With Those Women Characters, Anyway? (all woman panel)
10. A dramatic adaptation of a work by PKD (with publisher's permission) or a staging of Brian Aldiss' play about Dick, "Kindred Blood In Kensington Core"
11. David Hartwell on publishing Confessions of A Crap Artist and the Arbor House editions.

Send your payment in as early as possible. Only fifty tickets are available!



Please send me my ticket(s) for the 1st ANNUAL PHILIP K. DICK CONVENTION
September 25th, 1993, 1 -9PM to:


I enclose a check payable to THE BOOKCELLAR CAFE for $_____ , please send _____tickets at $10.00 each.
All proceeds will be donated to the Philip K. Dick Society
I understand this ticket will guarantee me a seat, and an exclusive copy of the Convention Notes to be mailed out after the PKD
Con. and my name listed in the program as a contributor to the convention.
_I would/would not like my name listed in the program (circle one)
__I would like only a copy of the Convention Notes $5.00 is enclosed.
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