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Fantasy Fictioneer, issue 4, August 1940

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REINSBERG'S CHICON REPORT
(featuring COMPLETE Convention data.)
--by Mark Reinsberg; Chairman Chicon Committe

   This, my final pre-Chicon Report, is in answer to dozens of letters of inquiry received on all phases of the coming Chicago 1940 World Science Fiction Convention.  Is also an attempt to complete the up-to-now incomplete picture fandom has had regarding such important aspects of their stay in Chicago as the hotel situation and rates, the Chicon program and special events, what to see and do in Chicago, items of expense that will be incurred in connection with the Chicon  etc.  I hope that the information contained in this article will clear up any doubts in the minds of perspective Convention goers.  Here in Chicago, everything is ready for the great fan pilgrimage that is to begin shortly.

BASIC CHICON DATA:
   The Time: September 1st and 2nd.  First Session: 10:00 A.M., Sunday (Sept. 1st).  The Place: Hotel Chicagoan.  Location: Madison Street near Dearborn St.

THE CHICON PROGRAM:
   At 10:00 A.M.  an informal session will begin.  Committees will be formed; proposed Resolutions for the Chicon Platform For Fandom will be filed; various official and a un-official special Chicon publications will be placed on sale.  This session will close at Noon with a luncheon recess.
   Promptly at 1 P.M., the Chicon will be a officially opened by Temporary Chairman Bob Tucker, Director of the IFF.  Distribution of Souvenir Delegate Buttons will be proceed and the Chicon Program Booklet placed on sale.  Before entering the Hall, Conventioneers will sign the permanent register in the foyer.
   An Address of Welcome by Tucker will be followed by by the Report of the Program Committee, Richard I.  Meyer, Chairman.  As the first item of business, after his talk, “One Year of Fan Progress”, Mark Reinsberg will be installed as Permanent Chairman and the gavel turned over to him for the remainder of the Chicon.
   Erle Korshak, Chairman of the Resolutions Committee, will give his preliminary Report.
   Then, E. E.  Smith, Ph. D., Guest of Honor, will present his keynote address.
   Next on the program is the premiere showing of a scientific fantasy of the future, the film “Monsters of the Moon”.  Introductory and explanatory remarks will be given by Forrest J Ackerman, who will tell the interesting story behind the photoplay, never before shown to an audience, except the preview recently held in Los Angeles by members of the LASFS---and how he obtained it for the Convention.
   Raymond A. Palmer will speak on, “What Science Fiction Really Is”, following a thirty minute recess for refreshments.  General introductions will be divided into three parts: the Convention Committee, fans and pros of Chicago, and fans and pros of the nation.
   The Supper Recess will start at 6 P.M. and last to 8 P.M. During this time, fans will retire to change into their costumes, while preparations are being made in the Convention Hall for the Science Fiction Masquerade Party.
   The Evening Session opens at 8 P.M.  It will continue, officially, at least, until Midnight.  The evening’s program includes the gala Science Fiction Masquerade Party, which is being handled by

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REINSBERG'S CHICON REPORT (featuring COMPLETE Convention data.) --by Mark Reinsberg; Chairman Chicon Committe This, my final pre-Chicon Report, is in answer to dozens of letters of inquiry received on all phases of the coming Chicago 1940 World Science Fiction Convention. Is also an attempt to complete the up-to-now incomplete picture fandom has had regarding such important aspects of their stay in Chicago as the hotel situation and rates, the Chicon program and special events, what to see and do in Chicago, items of expense that will be incurred in connection with the Chicon etc. I hope that the information contained in this article will clear up any doubts in the minds of perspective Convention goers. Here in Chicago, everything is ready for the great fan pilgrimage that is to begin shortly. BASIC CHICON DATA: The Time: September 1st and 2nd. First Session: 10:00 A.M., Sunday (Sept. 1st). The Place: Hotel Chicagoan. Location: Madison Street near Dearborn St. THE CHICON PROGRAM: At 10:00 A.M. an informal session will begin. Committees will be formed; proposed Resolutions for the Chicon Platform For Fandom will be filed; various official and a un-official special Chicon publications will be placed on sale. This session will close at Noon with a luncheon recess. Promptly at 1 P.M., the Chicon will be a officially opened by Temporary Chairman Bob Tucker, Director of the IFF. Distribution of Souvenir Delegate Buttons will be proceed and the Chicon Program Booklet placed on sale. Before entering the Hall, Conventioneers will sign the permanent register in the foyer. An Address of Welcome by Tucker will be followed by by the Report of the Program Committee, Richard I. Meyer, Chairman. As the first item of business, after his talk, “One Year of Fan Progress”, Mark Reinsberg will be installed as Permanent Chairman and the gavel turned over to him for the remainder of the Chicon. Erle Korshak, Chairman of the Resolutions Committee, will give his preliminary Report. Then, E. E. Smith, Ph. D., Guest of Honor, will present his keynote address. Next on the program is the premiere showing of a scientific fantasy of the future, the film “Monsters of the Moon”. Introductory and explanatory remarks will be given by Forrest J Ackerman, who will tell the interesting story behind the photoplay, never before shown to an audience, except the preview recently held in Los Angeles by members of the LASFS---and how he obtained it for the Convention. Raymond A. Palmer will speak on, “What Science Fiction Really Is”, following a thirty minute recess for refreshments. General introductions will be divided into three parts: the Convention Committee, fans and pros of Chicago, and fans and pros of the nation. The Supper Recess will start at 6 P.M. and last to 8 P.M. During this time, fans will retire to change into their costumes, while preparations are being made in the Convention Hall for the Science Fiction Masquerade Party. The Evening Session opens at 8 P.M. It will continue, officially, at least, until Midnight. The evening’s program includes the gala Science Fiction Masquerade Party, which is being handled by