SFLIS Minutes October 1, 1997

Today, October 1's Minutes as bought to you by yours truly...Rumor!
o Volunteer sheets for Icon are being circulated! Sign up! Win cool stuff by working so many hours. For example, for a mere 15 volunteer hours, win a cool Kaja Folio tote bag. (That's with Kaja's art work on it for you literalists out there.)
o Michele bought in an article about Haldeman's new book.
o Also Michele bought Star Trek fact and photo card information for interested parties.
o National Coming Out Day coincides with Icon Saturday. You are allowed to come out at Icon if you want.
o Serious news item: Jane Straus and Rex Bryant of Minneapolis have had serious baby complications. Jane had an emergency c-section. The little boy is 6 pounds, has heart trouble, possible brain damage, and isn't going to most likely make it. Any good vibes you could share in that direction would be very cool. A card is forthcoming for the group to sign.
o Hallmark will be releasing a Star Wars ornament collection.
o Babylon 5 card game due out soon.
o There is now a Babylon 5 fan club.
o Carol Monahan of Wizards of the Coast will be at Icon.
o Chris Barrie of Red Dwarf fame is confirmed for Visions in Chicago.
o Klingon shirts are being made for Icon.
o There's going to be a Cyberspace con on the SF Channel's Website. We don't have a time for it, so visit the Web Site if you want more information.
o Genellan #3 comes out soon. For those of youwho didn't get the previous one, talk to Michele and Jon. They only still have 50 or so...
o Marty reminds Anime showing this weekend. You know, the usual Pappajohn type of place on the usual Sunday type of times.
o Also Marty thanks all those AnimeIowa volunteers who worked hard.
o We all applauded Marty so he could bask in the adulation he should have gotten last week for AnimeIowa, but was not present to receive.
o This Saturday is the 40th anniversary of the launching of Sputnik.
o According to Gino, the Enterprise E model was just released. As of today, no more Klingon kits...
o Mick sez Universal just bought USA from Viacom. They now have controlling interest in the Sci Fi Channel, and they want to do things...whatever that might mean.
All the news that's fit to print has been printed. So, go to Icon next Saturday, why don't you. And while you're at it, come to these SIF meetings. Stop living vicariously over the internet. Geez! Get out and get some sun.