The SFLIS Meeting was moved from The Mill to the downtown Godfather's Pizza due to lack of space for the SFLIS group and a couple of other groups also meeting that night at The Mill.
Henry was made God of Sharpie (felt-tipped permanent pens). Marty was made God of Unilateral Adhesive Bonding Device(s) -- you humans call it "tape."
A sign was made and posted at The Mill to point others to Godfather's.
After everyone bought the all-you-can-eat buffet and got situated, the meeting commenced.
Lynda brought and read a couple of interesting items: a UIHC NoonNews and something else. I believe they were circulated, but the Secretary du Jour did not see them.
ICON News:
The Clarion / Hampton Inn made a bid to SFLIS to hold ICON
Sci-Fi Conventions at their facilities. Gregg passed out a map of
the facilities and a cost comparison and pro/con analysis of
the Westfield's offerings and the Hampton/Clarion offerings.
Some discussion and questions were asked about the offer and the
comparisons.
Lynda mentioned there are rooms or all rooms (I was a little
unclear here) at the Clarion/Hampton that had coffeepots,
wardrobe areas (with ironing board, etc.). There are also
whirlpool suites, allergy-free suites (pillows, sheets, etc and
purified running water).
There's also an exercise room with Nordic-Track ExerBikes and other
equipment.
Gregg also circulated a copy of the ICON XXII business cards.
Gregg was noted as saying "I'm confused."
(During this item's discussion.)
GAMICON Stuff:
GM Party Northwestern Room 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Saturday.
Then a Star Wars group thing to see the 7:00 showing.
GamiCON ConCOM bid (for next year?)
Andy Wheeler, Susan West, Theresa (can't read the last name) and
Michele Maakestad.
Next Week: Close of GamiCON ComCOM for 1998.
(Due to my tardiness in posting the minutes, I believe the GM party and
group thing to Star Wars has passed.)
GamiCON submitted a budget to the Treasurer.
SFLIS has requested the funds for and is sponsoring a speaker during this
Womens' History Month.
The theme for the speech: "SFLIS Presents: A Perspective of Women in
Science-Fiction."
SWAMP/Anime Stuff:
Now twice per month until the end of the semester and all meetings
are now held in C107 in the Pappajohn Business Administration Building
(PBAB).
Flyers were circulated for the February 16th showing which has the theme
of "Skirt-Chaser Anime." Location: C107 PBAB.
SWAMP submitted a budget to the Treasurer.
This weeks' TV items:
"Millenium:" *NEW* "Force Majeure" -- Seven of the planets in our solar
system align causing havoc and chaos on the earth.
"Dr. Who:" "Time & The Rani"
"X-Files:" *NEW* "Memento Mora" *NEW*
"Bab5:" *NEW* 5:00 p.m. Sat or Sun on FOX. If you like
"Shoot 'em up" episodes, you'll like this one.
"ST:VOY" *NEW* one this week.
Three (3) new X-Files out on video this week. There are bundled two
per tape:
"Little Green Men" / "The Host"
"Sleepless" / "Duane Barry"
"Ascension" / "One Breath"
Gregg will be ggetting the Australian "Mad Max" (or was it "Road Warriors?") and there might be a public showing. More information as this develops.
BTW, the Student Activies Fair has been moved to February 18th.
Meeting adjourned at 6:46 p.m.