Date: Thu, 27 May 2004 21:54:00 -0400
From: Chuck Divine <chuck.divine at att.net>
To: WSFA members <WSFAlist at WSFA.org>
Subject: [WSFA] Re: Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame
Reply-To: WSFA members <WSFAlist at WSFA.org>

Sam Pierce wrote:
> My initial reaction to the offer to become a charter member was just
> another span, but I did skim their websidte.  The advisors listing is
> impressive, but the title implies the NAMES are only peripherally
> involved.  Has anyone on the list any further info, such as who owns
> this "museum,"  is it a "labor of love," a for-profit or worse a
> craven rip-off?
>
>         -- sam
>
> http://www.experiencesciencefiction.com/default.asp
>

Donna Shirley is the director.  She's the woman who led the team that
put together the first Martian rover back in 1997.  She also quit JPL
and NASA citing "a lack of honesty and openness."

I trust her.  She has a damned good reputation.

Best,

Chuck Divine