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New Fandom, v. 2, issue 1, April 1940
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Page Two NEW FANDOM IN THE GROOVE by Sam Moskowitz I think you'll be a little surprised at the early appearance of this number. Particularly after the miserable publication schedule we have been maintaining or rather not maintaining in the past nine months or so. The fates willing, this situation will be remedied in the immediate future. No promises mind you, but we will sincerely attempt to issue at periods of at least every six weeks, and if humanly possible, every month. We have received many rathe unkind, though undoubtedly justified letters from new members who have joined, waited months and then received nothing for their money. Please understand, we have not attempted to fleece you of your hard earned money or any such rediculous angle. We have been delayed because of the most extenuating circumstances. Circumstances which could not be readily forseen or denied. Things will run considerably smoother in the future. No doubt most of you have already gotten wind of the fact that "New Fandom" has prepared on of the most surperb examples of a truly democratic constitution ever presented before a science fiction club. This constitution was read at the most recent Philly Conference and received an overwhelming vote of approval from those present. Not to mention the various complimentary remarks which were quite happy to hear. This constitution was not prepared in a week or a month. We dropped everything for three months after the great "World Science-Fiction Convention"; utilized three submitted constitutions of Jack Speer, Raymond Van Houten and William S. Sykora and patterned a super effort containing, we believe, the finest points of each. But as another example of true democratic government we shall not simply attempt to foist a single effort of the board of trustees over on readers without, at least, giving them a second choice. Jack Speer has asked that he be given the opportunity of presenting his constitution also, and giving the New Fandom members the opportunity of picking the one they thought best. Both constitutions will be presented in supplement form, containg the arguments of their conceivers and the actual wording of the individual constitutions and a method will be arrange for the New Fandom members to vote for the one they prefer. Fair enough? This constitution practically insures the smoothness with which New Fandom will run in the future. With the load of the entire work taken off the shoulders of the few overworked members and distributed fairly and squarely over a reasonable number of willing workers, New Fandom can go on and build up its membership roster, plan newer & greater projects for the future. We have the largest membership roster of any science-fiction fan club past or present (independent that is). Of course we haven't even close to the membership of the SFL, but we have accomplished more, and have potentialities for accomplishment infinitely greater then that organization ever has or ever will. However, ours is not an antagonistic policy. In the past the SFL has rendered invaluable aid to New Fandom, and we like to think New Fandom reciprocated likewise. So the policy of New Fandom will be cooperation with the SFL in the future. The most sensible and worthwhile policy to adopt. However, we strictly maintain the utmost withdrawal from any entangling alliances. Any science-fiction publication or club can depend upon New Fandom for equal cooperation. We shall keep faith with everyone who keeps faith with us!
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Page Two NEW FANDOM IN THE GROOVE by Sam Moskowitz I think you'll be a little surprised at the early appearance of this number. Particularly after the miserable publication schedule we have been maintaining or rather not maintaining in the past nine months or so. The fates willing, this situation will be remedied in the immediate future. No promises mind you, but we will sincerely attempt to issue at periods of at least every six weeks, and if humanly possible, every month. We have received many rathe unkind, though undoubtedly justified letters from new members who have joined, waited months and then received nothing for their money. Please understand, we have not attempted to fleece you of your hard earned money or any such rediculous angle. We have been delayed because of the most extenuating circumstances. Circumstances which could not be readily forseen or denied. Things will run considerably smoother in the future. No doubt most of you have already gotten wind of the fact that "New Fandom" has prepared on of the most surperb examples of a truly democratic constitution ever presented before a science fiction club. This constitution was read at the most recent Philly Conference and received an overwhelming vote of approval from those present. Not to mention the various complimentary remarks which were quite happy to hear. This constitution was not prepared in a week or a month. We dropped everything for three months after the great "World Science-Fiction Convention"; utilized three submitted constitutions of Jack Speer, Raymond Van Houten and William S. Sykora and patterned a super effort containing, we believe, the finest points of each. But as another example of true democratic government we shall not simply attempt to foist a single effort of the board of trustees over on readers without, at least, giving them a second choice. Jack Speer has asked that he be given the opportunity of presenting his constitution also, and giving the New Fandom members the opportunity of picking the one they thought best. Both constitutions will be presented in supplement form, containg the arguments of their conceivers and the actual wording of the individual constitutions and a method will be arrange for the New Fandom members to vote for the one they prefer. Fair enough? This constitution practically insures the smoothness with which New Fandom will run in the future. With the load of the entire work taken off the shoulders of the few overworked members and distributed fairly and squarely over a reasonable number of willing workers, New Fandom can go on and build up its membership roster, plan newer & greater projects for the future. We have the largest membership roster of any science-fiction fan club past or present (independent that is). Of course we haven't even close to the membership of the SFL, but we have accomplished more, and have potentialities for accomplishment infinitely greater then that organization ever has or ever will. However, ours is not an antagonistic policy. In the past the SFL has rendered invaluable aid to New Fandom, and we like to think New Fandom reciprocated likewise. So the policy of New Fandom will be cooperation with the SFL in the future. The most sensible and worthwhile policy to adopt. However, we strictly maintain the utmost withdrawal from any entangling alliances. Any science-fiction publication or club can depend upon New Fandom for equal cooperation. We shall keep faith with everyone who keeps faith with us!
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