John Carter (of Mars) Lives! Prez Bob said, “Let’s have a meeting. It’s 9:15 on March the First. 2019 is really moving.” Sam L read minutes from last meeting. Sam S said they discovered a unit far far out. Bob said talked to Joe Siclari who said he had WSFA Journals we don’t have on […]

No, Paul is the Walrus, Not the Eggman The 1/4/19 meeting began with “This is first Friday meeting of 2019,” said Prez Bob to the club’s cheers. Happy new year one and all. Started at 9:15. Cathy said no one emailed asking to be in the holiday list. 3 people said they emailed. Bob thanked […]

Super-Earth Detected around Barnard’s Star Minutes for WSFA Third Friday Meeting, November 16, 2018 in Arlington, Virginia. Recorded by acting secretary Kim Hargan The meeting was called to order at 9:15 pm by Bob MacIntosh It was noted that there was no First Friday meeting in November, as the majority of WSFA officers and members […]

The 9/7/18 First Friday in September began with an Alright gang,” went Prez Bob. “It’s that time. Alright. Bill, we just had a meeting now we’ll have a real one.” Cathy said 63% voted on the small press award, not enough to earn fudge. Treasurer reported not quite $$$ with a year-over-year difference of about […]

President Bob Macintosh presided over the 7/6/18 First Friday in July. Mr. Treasurer, care to join us, he said. Okay folks, let’s simmer down. It’s 9:14. Mark said if you want to simmer go outside. Sam L read minutes and took changes. Treasurer: We’re doing okay. $$$ with year over year $$$$. Cap present: Cathy […]

The 5-4-18 First Friday WSFA meeting began when Prez Bob banged his gavel. Alright ladies and gentlemen. Sam S fixed the clock. It’s the first Friday in May. “It’s election time,” said Bill. Sam L. summed last meeting. Nothing was done. Sam S., treasurer, said, “Tonight is election night. To vote, you are supposed to […]

Robert Sawyer Confirmed for 2019. The 3-2-18 First Friday in March was called to order by Prez Bob. “We’ll do this quickly because we have a guest reader tonight and the committee to discuss SF has a special event. The Secretary told me that no one gave him the minutes from last time, so we […]

The 1/5/18 first Friday in January meeting began with an “Alright ladies and gentleman, first Friday in 2018,” said Prez Bob. “And it’s colder than you know what –I don’t actually–. It is 9:18.” Bill said, “We’re late.” Bob answered, “We had to wait for Sam’s machine.” . Sam L read minutes from last meeting. […]

The November third, 2017 WSFA meeting began with an “alright, ladies and gentlemen” said President Bob. There were only two Sams at the meeting “That’s not a quorum.” The Secretary had brought his computer bag, but there was no computer in it. So he didn’t know what happened at the last meeting. Treasurer’s report was […]

The September 1, 2017 meeting began with VP George saying, “Your backup emergency president is here.” Rodger immediately fired back, “Please state the nature of your science fictional emergency.” George called to the people in the back, “Care to join us, we’re having a meeting.” <noise> HEY! <quiet> This first Friday in Virginia was called […]