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Goat Droppings – Winter 2012 Edition
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The Winter 2012 edition of Goat Droppings is here!
All the latest news about Capricon 33: Artificial Intelligence, plus the other great Phandemonium activities. Take a look, before you miss out on the fun.
Highlights include:
- The Capricon 33 Geek Prom
- The Midwinter Faire
- Catan North American Championships 2013 Qualifier
… plus much, much more!
Click here to download you copy.
Register for Capricon 33 now and save!
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You have until December 15 to register for Capricon 33 for $50. Why wait and pay more? Our theme is Artificial Intelligence, but it doesn’t take A.I. to know that cheaper is better!
Click here and register now!
Capricon 33 Programming Survey is LIVE!
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Are you interested in being part of Capricon 33 programming? If so, fill out our programming survey.
Capricon is a 900 member science fiction literature convention held annually in Wheeling, IL (a suburb of Chicago). Capricon 33 will be held February 7-10, 2013. We are proud to say that we are Chicago’s only four day science fiction convention, and have had a tradition for many years of choosing a theme for each convention; in 2013, our theme will be “Artificial Intelligence.” Our Guests of Honor include Daniel H. Wilson (Author Guest of Honor), Karen Ann Hollingsworth (Artist Guest of Honor), and Helen Montgomery (Fan Guest of Honor).
We have some great programming panels planned – all they need are great participants! This is where we hope you come in – it’s not too late to sign up.
Our programming questionnaire is up on the Capricon 33 website, ready and waiting for your input. There is a list of general topics that we have come up with, and all you have to do is fill out the questionnaire and press the Submit button. Next thing you know, you’ll be receiving an email later in December letting you know what panels you will be on. You will have time to review it and let us know if there are any questions or concerns or problems, and a final schedule based upon your feedback will be sent out in January.
Please also feel free to suggest panels you would like to be on, or just ones you would like to see. If enough people suggest similar topics, we’ll do our best to make it happen. You can email ideas directly to programming@capricon.org or add them in the appropriate box in the online questionnaire.
Anyone who participates in a minimum of three (3) programming items is eligible to earn back their membership fee. We do require that you *pre-register* for the convention. Reimbursement checks are then written after the convention has ended and are mailed to you. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this policy, please contact us at programming@capricon.org
If possible, please complete the questionnaire by 11:59pm (CT) on Sunday, December 9, 2012.
Thanks, and we hope see you at Capricon 33: Artificial Intelligence in February!
Sincerely,
Sondra de Jong
Programming Department Head, Capricon 33
programming@capricon.org
Ides of Phandemonium – Brixie’s
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Ides of Phandemonium starts out 2013 at Brixie’s. We’ll be getting together on Tuesday, 1/15. That’s long enough after New Year’s that you should be recovered, but long enough before Capricon 33 that you’ll probably need some fannish fun. And it’s Captain Beefheart’s birthday, so there’s that. We’ll meet at 7:00pm.
Brixie’s Saloon
9526 Ogden Ave
Brookfield, Illinois
Join the Phandemonium Board
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by Just Jerry
in Phandemonium
Each year Capricon’s parent organization, Phandemonium, elects two new members to its Board of Directors. The board not only appoints the Con Chair for each Capricon, but looks for different ways to serve our fannish community. We’ve held a bi-monthly book club since 2004, along with Euchre Club, and dinner outings called F.E.A.S.T. (Fans Eating All Sorts of Things). But we’re always looking for new ideas.
That’s where you come in. Contributions from fans like you are what make Phandemonium better, stronger, faster. So why not take an active part and become a board member? As such you can help make a good organization even better.
If you’d like to be considered for the Phandemonium Board of Directors or if you’d like more information, contact me at boardpresident@phandemonium.org. The submission deadline is 1/15/2013. The election will be held at Capricon 33.
To be eligible for election to the Board a candidate must meet the following
conditions:
- Be a member of Capricon 33.
- Served as a member of a Convention Committee or have provided significant
service to Capricon or Phandemonium.
- May not concurrently hold a position equivalent to Board Member or Con Chair
of a similar Science Fiction Corporation or Convention.
- May not have served in an elected or appointed capacity on the Phandemonium Board of Directors
during the current Con Year.
- Have their candidacy ratified by a majority vote of the current Board of Directors.
For further information, you can find the Phandemonium Bylaws and Policies and Procedures here.
Jerry Gilio
Board President, Phandemonium Inc.
Phandemonium Book Club – “Robopocalypse”
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At Capricon 33 we’ll be discussing A.I. gone wrong with “Robopocalypse” by Daniel H. Wilson (Author GoH). This book is currently under development as a major motion picture directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Chris Hemsworth, Ben Whishaw, and Anne Hathaway. The exact date, time and location of book club will be listed in the final convention schedule.
Register now for Capricon, before membership rates increase!
Phandemonium Book Club – “Bridge of Birds”
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Assuming we survive the Mayan apocolypse, Phandemonium Book Club will meet on Sunday, January 13, 2013, at 7:00 pm to discuss “Bridge of Birds” by Barry Hughart. We’re meeting at:
Cosi
1740 Sherman Ave
Evanston, IL
Come early and play with their awesome soda machine! See you there.
New information about Capricon 33
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The Capricon 33 web site has been updated with new information regarding the Art Show, Catan tournament, Dealer’s Room, parties, and more. Why not stop by for the latest news?
You can also register online. Do it now before rates go up.
Book drive at Windycon 39
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by Just Jerry
in News
The Science Fiction Outreach Project will be collecting books at Windycon this year. SFOP is an initiative to attract Science Fiction book readers to fannish activities.
Windycon 39 will be November 9-11 at the Westin Lombard Yorktown Center.
You can drop off your gently used Sci-Fi/Fantasy books at the LoneStarCon 3 table throughout the weekend. It’s generous. It’s green. Do it!!!
Phandemonium Book Club – “Among Others”
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Phandemonium Book Club continues its tradition of reading the Hugo winner for Best Novel. This year’s winner was “Among Others” by Jo Walton.
We will be meeting at WindyCon 39. The convention is being held on November 9-11. It will be held at…
Westin Lombard Yorktown Center
70 Yorktown Center
Lombard, IL 60148
The exact date, time, and room are TBD. Check the Windycon program for details.