Minutes: 12/2/01
Recorded by Kaitlin Heller
Sent to hrsfa-announce 2 Dec 2001
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(The infernal secretary was reported to be stuck in Lowell, Mass and
unable to attend. Consequently, her nearly inconsequential shadow undertook to
complete these minutes for her.)

"Eventually, everybody dies. But precious few get to come to HRSFA
meetings." The meeting began.

The Sandman LARP was proclaimed to be flawed but awesome. Its next
incarnation will appear at VeriCon. Dennis advised that players should
be aware that, due to the potentially large number of applicants, they may
not be able to participate again. He added that, to amend this, he might
run an additional game later, if begged.

The Fall Party was Fun. A good time was had by all. Munchies SIG appeared
in its widest range yet -- from brie to Moxie. Lis produced a can of SPAM
that apparently followed her home from the party and asked to be relieved
of it. It was suggested to hold it for ransom.

The computer destruction was successful. Said computer was given the
beat-down by successively more complex technology, including the Gravity
Weapon. It was then left in the HCS office with a note that said, "W3 0WNZ
J00" and listed demands that included huge tracts of land, justice, peace
on earth, and the head of Chloe on a pike.

The Scavenger Hunt, which took place at the Fall Party, was won by Dennis,
Kevin, and Cassia, who will have the honor of writing the next one. Many
cookies and such were distributed amongst judges and participants.
"It's a wonder the Lampoon castle is still standing." - Aaron

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Campaign insert: Tony supports Kartik for the position of Dennis the
Eternal Pre-frosh.
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**SIG Reports.
*Buffy SIG: Will not meet this week, as shows are all reruns.
*wSIG: Announced its regular meeting for tomorrow at 7:30 in the Lowell
dining hall. Possibly will have something to do with Fusion.
*Star Trek SIGil: Will also not be holding an organized meeting this week,
as Enterprise is a rerun.
*Cool Movie *ig: Proclaimed Anti-Trust to be cool. Will present Velvet
Goldmine this Thursday.
*MST3K SIG: Claimed to be planning a meeting for sometime during the next
two weeks.
*Control the Weather SIG: A general round of applause was given for the
recent achievements of the SIG. Ben denied all responsibility. It was
noted (with some smugness) that it has snowed in Dallas, but not here.
*The possibility of UhAT SIG announced that HRSFA members from Texas
should contact Bryn or Kaitlin.
*Milk & Cookies SIG: Will take place this Friday, the 7th, at 9 pm in
Leverett JCR. Possible holiday theme, with sufficient interest.
*Notables SIG: Announced its concert, to be held this Friday at 8 pm in
Lowell lecture hall.
*Reader's SIG: Meeting next week with Marshall Poe. Will not be meeting
this Wednesday at 6:30.
*Munchies SIG hid until the end of the meeting.
*Gaming SIG: Stood up to say it had nothing to report, and cordially
extended a general post-meeting invitation. Also, Matt Ender gave a
cryptic status report on Awakenings.
"The locals will be very happy." - Matt

Fusion exists and will probably print this week. However, it is missing a
page of ads for VeriCon. Anyone able to help with this should contact Ben.
Also, if anyone can produce a 3.5" wide by 4.5" high ad for Milliways by
tomorrow, Fusion would appreciate it.

VeriCon proclaimed that it needs more volunteers. It further proclaimed
Kartik to be the Program Book Coordinator and David Kowarsky to be the
Volunteer Coordinator.

The issue of elections was raised. The first general meeting after
intersession was tentatively agreed to be the appropriate time for
nominations; the subsequent meeting will be elections, with the
possibility of post-election pizza. The Masq will happen sometime after
elections are held, and will possibly be coordinated by Starr.

The meeting was closed, after a general explanation of the destruction of
the universe.
"Then tell me which might earn you greater glory. The days of this
semester are numbered."

           Kaitlin
           Nearly inconsequential shadow of
           Cassia, infernal secretary

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