Date: Sun, 20 Aug 2006 12:00:51 -0700 (PDT)
From: Drew Bittner <drewbitt at yahoo.com>
Subject: [WSFA] minutes- August 18
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  WSFA members <wsfalist at keithlynch.net>
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Hello all-
I'm cutting-and-pasting the text of the Third Friday
minutes below, rather than relying on Yahoo!'s spotty
file attachment.
Here we go:
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WSFA Minutes
Third Friday
Madigan\222s home
August 18, 2006

CONVENED: The meeting convened at 9:15pm.

ATTENDEES: Drew Bittner, Adrienne Ertman, Carolyn
Frank, Erica Ginter, Lydia Ginter, Cathy Green, Paul
Haggerty, Bill Lawhorn, Brian Lewis, Ernest Lilley,
Samuel Lubell, Nicki Lynch, Rich Lynch, Bob Macintosh,
John Madigan, Deidre McLaughlin, Walter Miles, Judy
Newton, Barry Newton, Dick Roepke, Steve Smith, Lee
Strong, Gayle Surrette, Elizabeth Twitchell, Michael
Walsh, Ivy Yap, Madeline Yeh

SECRETARY\222S REPORT: Drew had no report, not having
been to the First Friday meeting. Elizabeth Twitchell
reported that new people were present at the meeting
via WSFA\222s presence on MeetUp. More information to
follow.

TREASURER\222S REPORT: Bob reported that WSFA had
$10,272.66 in its general account and $15,522 in CDs.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Capclave Present: Mike Walsh reported that things are
moving along, the Guests of Honor have tickets and
registration (per Barry Newton) stands at 171 paid
memberships, 204 total when guests are included. This
seems comparable to last year. It was noted that one
person can purchase several memberships and should not
feel constrained to have only one.
    On a related note, we are now less than two months
from Capclave 2006 and need to begin putting on a
public relations push. We need flyers distributed
soon.

Capclave Future: Largely the same as last time, hotel
negotiations are ongoing but dependent upon the
hotel\222s commitment to hosting sports teams during
football season. Colleen said that the \223green room\224
may be renamed Information or Ops, and hopes that
memberships can be sold at Capclave \22206 (a hope
strongly seconded by the treasurer).

Capclave Far Future: no report.

DC 2012 and WFC: no report.

Publications: Drew promised to get copies of the last
two and next Journal printed for First Friday; he will
have to work out reimbursement and how many copies
need to be printed.

Ernest reported that he had a letter from
reviewer/author Paul DiFilippo (who reviewed Future
Washington in Asimovs) requesting to be kept on the
WSFA Press mailing list. He also reported that the
Lloyd Eaton (sp?) research archive in California was
purchasing Future Washington. He added that the book
was far from breaking even despite numerous positive
reviews, but seemed eager to pursue the next project,
Weird Washington, noting China Mieville\222s interest in
contributing to such an anthology.

Entertainment: no official report but Colleen
mentioned the esoteric powers of \223unobtrusion\224
possessed by librarians.
The opening of the Maryland Renn Faire was announced,
followed by extensive discussion on the merits of
wearing period costume. Colleen suggested wearing
nothing, a remark that all assembled found intriguing
at the least. It resurfaced in conversation several
times afterward.
The 200th episode of STARGATE: SG-1 was also broadcast
on Friday night; attendees were encouraged to view it
at the next opportunity.

Activities: no report.

Rules Committee:  Lee reported that since the last
meeting, the Rules Committee had searched through
bylaws of more recent vintage (\22296-\22203) and found
items that may have borne on the administration of
Capclave, but it turns out that these are not germane
to current management of WSFA\222s own convention. The
committee will be wrapping up its review of the most
recent bylaws and rules amendments but is not ready to
offer a final report.

Trustees: Lee said that there have been no unusual
issues apart from an email from Death (to be reprinted
in September\222s WSFA Journal). Apparently Death has
nothing better to do than spam WSFA.

Committee to Talk About Science Fiction: no discussion
topic was announced but a meeting was held directly
after the WSFA business meeting. Next month all are
expected to bring the most recent copy of Asimov\222s for
discussion, presumably having read it first.

OLD BUSINESS: incorporation issues remain to be
resolved; Sam will contact John Pomerantz.

NEW BUSINESS: Ernest suggested that WSFA undertake
archiving of all WSFA Press publications, as a matter
of sustaining institutional memory and corporate
integrity; if we publish it, we should own a copy as
well. Colleen volunteered to be the official WSFA
Librarian and was acclaimed after discussion (with one
attendee voting \223eh\224). Part of her mandate will
include seeking out (with an eye toward purchase) any
specific publications not presently in WSFA
ownership\227the sole such identified appears to be the
Mike Resnick collection, as Mike Walsh believes he has
copies on hand of nearly everything else.
    Mike was also asked to compile an inventory of all
WSFA products by December.
    It was also suggested by Elizabeth that the Journal
should be an online-only document. A hand vote showed
that some read the Journal only in the print edition,
so Drew was directed to investigate the possibility of
establishing a Journal site and possibly offering
print-on-demand to those who want the Journal in print
form. One copy of the Journal must be printed monthly
for the official archives (as this is the sole
document including all club official business
accounts).
    Fifth Friday: Ern volunteered to have everyone at his
place in Norfolk, VA. Reaction was mixed but the
possibility of touring E.J.\222s destroyer, the U.S.S.
Arleigh Burke, sparked some definite interest.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: send email announcements and Journal
submissions to Drew or he will be forced to reprint
summaries of technical reports from trade journals,
particularly those of the paint and varnish industry
or the cog and ball bearing manufacturing association.
It won\222t be pretty.
    We have one new visitor, Kevin, eligible for
membership. He was provided with a form and strong
encouragement to join. (Side note: all edged weapons
must be cleaned and sharpened prior to returning them
to the armory.)
    Ivy provided the hostess announcements on behalf of
Candy, who was industriously preparing the upstairs
for the onslaught. The bunny bites, the dog cannot eat
chocolate and the downstairs bathroom is fully
functional.
    Colleen announced that September would see a panel of
Wildside Publications at the Library of Congress, and
that on October 16, Maria Shriver would be attending a
LOC event.
    Mike W. is selling books.
        Several WSFAns are off to Worldcon soon.
    Lee Strong recommended CSA: The Confederacy, a DVD of
alternate history about the South winning the Civil
War. He also announced he is purging his comic book
collection and had a list of titles for any
interested. Lee also described some recent
employment-related issues related to his bosses.
    Barry circulated a \223Hello, Dodo\224 flyer for Capclave
that received positive notices.
    The Illusionist has premiered and the Journal hopes
to run a review.
    Elizabeth suggested a board games committee.

ADJOURNED: The meeting was adjourned at 10:05pm.

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