This is a scan and OCR of minutes found in a binder, done in 2017. I have corrected OCR errors, but left original errors intact, if any. ================================================================================ Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Directors, Minnesota Science Fiction Society, Inc. December 11, 1986 Directors attending: Don Bailey, David Cargo, David Dyer-Bennet, Scott Imes, Geri Sullivan Officers attending: Karen Johnson (Recording Secretary) Others attending: Michael Butler, Eric Heideman. Agenda: Minicon Executive Committee report Windycon party request - Gin Nelson Denise Longo report Rune Mn-Stf library report Santa idea - Don Bailey Note: Items are not necessarily discussed in the order listed in the agenda. No corrections to last minutes. Item 1: Rune. This was a long discussion, fraught with angst and all that. In sum- mary: Michael asked for feedback on his recently-issued Rune, Board members did so, and there was much talk about schedules, budgets, postage and such. The result was: 1) The Board accepted Michael's resignation as Rune editor, 2) The Board fired Michael as Rune editor, 3) to really get him, the Board appointed Michael as Rune edi- tor for calendar year 1987. The budget is $3000 for calendar year 1987 for at least 4 issues during the year, including postage. DD-B will inform Joel Halpern (Mn-Stf Treasurer) of the Board's decision. Item 2: The next Board meeting will be Thursday, January 15, 1987 at Toad Hall (Geri Sullivan's) at 8:30 PM. Item 3: Tales of the Unanticipated report. Eric proposed a $1500 budget for the next issue, $1000 to be raised by ads, subscriptions, etc., $500 subsidy to come from Mn- Stf. $797.50 has actually been brought in so far. The next issue will be pasted up on December 19, and will have new artists contributing and better proofreading done to it. 521 copies of issue #1 were printed, About 60 copies were given away. He hopes to reach the goal of 80% distributed by the time issue #2 is printed. The Board agreed to front up to $200 of the $500 subsidy for issue #3 to cover temporary cash flow problems with issue #2. At this point the recording secretary had to leave the meeting, so the following minutes were taken by Scott Imes and typed by the recording secretary. Item 4: Windycon Mpls in 73 party request. Gin Nelson wants the standard reim- bursement ($30) for hold a Mpls in 73 party at Windycon. The Board approved the $30 and requested that in the future the Board be clearly asked in advance of the party one wants to hold. DD-B will inform the Treasurer of the decision. Item 5: Minicon Exec. discussion/report to the Board. DD-B handed out to Board members an exerpt of "The Minicon Book" which covered the Minicon Exec. job de- scription. The Board invited itself to comment. (Note: no comments were recorded.) Item 6: Denise Longo report. New court date with Denise for Mn-Stf action. Now set for Monday, February 9, 1987 at 9:30 AM for a jury trial before the Honorable Judge Robert E. Bowen at the Hennepin County Government Center in Room C-1656. All corporations (Mn-Stf) must be represented by an attorney. Item 7: Santa Anonymous - Don Bailey. He suggested that Mn-Stf spend $50 among fannish booksellers to acquire science fiction books to donate to the Santa Anonymous program. Members are also encouraged to contribute new books. The Board approved (with Scott abstaining). DD-B will inform the Treasurer. Item 8: Mn-Stf library - Don Bailey. The library was moved to Don and Margo's attic. It is in boxes now. The electrician's estimate to rewire the attic is about $1900.00. Don plans to rewire by/during next summer. If Mn-Stf wants to do this sooner, Don is willing to accept a loan to do rewiring immediately and schedule a re- payment plan. If not, Don will do it at his convenience, probably during the summer. Item 9: New Year's Eve party. To be held at Geof Stone and Joel Halpern's. Joel requested $50 - $75 for party supplies for that party. Much discussion evolved. The Board approved $75 after much discussion. Don voted against. DD-B will inform the Treasurer. The Board wants applicable Mn-Stf party supplies left over from previous functions to also be used. The Board also encouraged announcements at the two up- coming meetings, that people be encouraged to contribute popular party supplies. The Board also encouraged Geof and Joel to save receipts so we can see how much the New Year's Eve party costs. Item 10: The Minicon Exec. Committee suggested that Mn-Stf buy cash registers (that can be used at Minicon and fall cons and other events). Discussion yielded a Board decision for Joel to be allowed to spend up to $750 total for purchase of three cash registers. (Board unanimous on this.) DD-B will inform Joel/the Treasurer. There was also a request from Steve Cox of the Art Show committee for funds for new art show panels. The Board approved $40 to be spent on a minimum of 4 more panels. DD-B will inform Joel/Treasurer. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, January 15, 1987 at 8:30 PM at Toad Hall (Geri Sullivan's). Meeting adjourned at 12:13 AM, December 12, 1986. Karen Johnson Recording Secretary ================================================================================