Ides of Phandemonium โ Brixie’s
0Ides 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
0Each 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”
0At 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”
0Assuming 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. Weโre 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
0The 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
0The 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”
0Phandemonium 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.
Register for Capricon 33 before rates go up!
0Sunday, 9/9, is the last day for the Capricon 33 pre-reg rate of $45. After that the rate goes up to $50.
In these days when every dollar counts, why pay more for your fun? Don’t wait another minute. Register now. You’ll be glad you did.
Cory Doctorow is coming to the Chicago area!
0Cory Doctorow is coming to the Chicago area! He will be speaking at Deerfield High School on Tuesday, October 9th at 7pm. Admission is free but please register in advance at www.deerfield-library.org or call 847-945-3311.
$45 rate for Capricon 33 extended
0The deadline for the $45 membership rate for Capricon 33 has been extended! You now have until September 9 to register at the lower rate.
Click here and register today!