Lynda reports that The Fun Zone says they'll have Darth Vader Pez(tm) dispensers soon (Friday?). Check with T.F.Z. for more information.
There were extra copies of the book the group will be covering in two weeks' time from this meeting. If you don't have it by now, grab one of these copies or talk to a Gamicon ConCom member about acquiring an extra copy for the discussion.
Lynda notices that Henry is taking notes and makes him a god.
Science Station of Iowa in Des Moines (IA) Federation Exhibit. Michele found out that we can get a group discount of $4 per person ($5/person regular admission) if we have 10 or more people in the group. The group decided that Sunday, April 27, would be a good time to go to this thing. Let Michele know in two weeks' time (no later than TWO WEEKS before) if you'd like to go and how many. Center information: Science Center of Iowa 4500 Grand Ave Des Moines, IA (515) 274-6858 Sunday hours: Noon - 5:00 PM
Lynda makes an announcement that she's really tired.
Con 'Zine passed around for the June DragonCON. June, 1997 (didn't get the exact date) in Atlanta, GA. Largest annual con. 450+ hours of panels, workshops, etc. Lynda makes a note that someone should notify Mike Pins about this as he would probably be very interested in this.
Octavia Butler is reading (speaking?) a week from this Saturday at Prarie Lights. Check with P.R. for details and time or check SFLIS> forum on ISCABBS.
Carol Monahan is coming to ICON as Kaya's guest.
(Who?) nominated Simon as TV god. Vote taken: Simon is TV god.
ICON 22 mailings went out this past week.
TV puppies:
NeW Millenium
Sliders
Red Dwarf
Repeats Xena: TWP
Hercules
Bab 5 (new episode Apri 26/27 -- did I get that right?)
Doc Who Silver Nemesis
A lot was said about Sci-Fi Friday on IPTV. I couldn't get 10% of this
conversation as it went pretty fast.
Minicon (MinneCon?) this weekend. 24-hour Anime room. Ishmael (sp?) is the Suite God for the Cabana. There will be ~3500 fans and Con goers invading the Rad South and overspill hotels and motels.
April 6th (?) Anime showing "The A Lot of Greenwood" show. Check the SWAMP page at www.SFLIS.ORG for more info. There's even a link to the list of showings and a long-range schedule there.
Discussion about upcoming SIFcon this April 12th. Some things need to be worked out. Peter working on things.
No more puppies
Meeting adjourned.