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Le Zombie, v. 4, issue 6, whole no. 41, August 1941
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(4) SECOND DAY - SATURDAY: Saturday morning, the scheduled meeting to disband the Colorado Fantasy Society didn't come off, as the Denver boys didn't seem to get there in time, and there was a lot of fangabbing, selling of fanzines, and taking subscriptions therefore--- which reminds me, I am a damned poor partner, for while I sold some of our LeZ, I didn't get a single order for a subc. However there was a lot of favorable comment about that back page- Singleton advertisement affair, and some of the LEZ-ETTES. The cover attracted a bit of attention. One of the new ideas of this convention is that Daugherty is making recordings of the principal parts of the affair, and copies of these records will be available later for those interested in paying for 'em. For instance, he told me that the complete recording of Heinlein's Friday speech ran so long, it would cost $5 or thereabouts. He used in the neighborhood of 70 records (both sides) in recording the complete convention. Afternoon: Later in the day came that which all fans were waiting for. Speeches by the fans. Between fifty and seventy-five were present. Ackerman spoke on "Paradox", which was largely about his troubles in making a speech, and the fact that, popular belief to the contrary, being a noted fan did not mean that a person was necessarily a good speech-maker. Walt Daugherty spoke well on the need of fandom working more closely together, and ended by making a presentation of five medals which he, himself, was presenting to outstanding fans. First, to Ackerman, for his interest in, and help to fans always, and at all times whatever their need. Second to Julie Unger for the best dissemination of fan news. Third to Olon Wiggins for the consistently best fanzine. Fourth to damon knight for the best humor fanzine in the long run (he mentioned LeZ as just barely being nosed out, largely because you were lately putting more of your personal opinions in the mag rather than keeping entirely to your old style of all-humor.) Fifth to Roy Hunt for the best fan artist, and for his graciousness and promptness in always acceeding to a fan editor's request. Then I (myself, in person) delivered a monumental speech on " Fans, Let's Go ahead!" in which I stated that fandom was, in my opinion, out of the stage of swaddling clothes, and should assert its adulthood in an adult manner. I stuck my neck out by stating some off the things I thought were wrong and that could be fixed by a united fandom, and closed with a motion that a committee be appointed to work out a long-range program during the coming year, that could be presented at the next convention for adoption, change, or rejection, as the fans then might desire. There followed considerable discussion, and finally the motion changed so that the NFFF was to take charge of the preparation of such a program. A vote of confidence was also given the NFFF, with the convention going on record as approving of the organization as thus far planned and organized. There was a lot of gabbing about things, but it was really more orderly than the debacle at Chicon, and the spirit seemed much better. Several others gave short talks. Unity was clearly the keynote of the affair. Evening: That night was the auction. Altho Campbell and Palmer didn't send any originals, there were about forty from Gnaedinger, Wollheim, and Lowndes. So the prices were quite high, the convention took in around $110.00 altogether. I paid $15 at a private sale of Finlay's "Metal Monster" cover when the boys needed some cash in a hurry Friday night. Also, later, $9 for a Hannes Bok that is a gem. I auctioned off my BEM
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(4) SECOND DAY - SATURDAY: Saturday morning, the scheduled meeting to disband the Colorado Fantasy Society didn't come off, as the Denver boys didn't seem to get there in time, and there was a lot of fangabbing, selling of fanzines, and taking subscriptions therefore--- which reminds me, I am a damned poor partner, for while I sold some of our LeZ, I didn't get a single order for a subc. However there was a lot of favorable comment about that back page- Singleton advertisement affair, and some of the LEZ-ETTES. The cover attracted a bit of attention. One of the new ideas of this convention is that Daugherty is making recordings of the principal parts of the affair, and copies of these records will be available later for those interested in paying for 'em. For instance, he told me that the complete recording of Heinlein's Friday speech ran so long, it would cost $5 or thereabouts. He used in the neighborhood of 70 records (both sides) in recording the complete convention. Afternoon: Later in the day came that which all fans were waiting for. Speeches by the fans. Between fifty and seventy-five were present. Ackerman spoke on "Paradox", which was largely about his troubles in making a speech, and the fact that, popular belief to the contrary, being a noted fan did not mean that a person was necessarily a good speech-maker. Walt Daugherty spoke well on the need of fandom working more closely together, and ended by making a presentation of five medals which he, himself, was presenting to outstanding fans. First, to Ackerman, for his interest in, and help to fans always, and at all times whatever their need. Second to Julie Unger for the best dissemination of fan news. Third to Olon Wiggins for the consistently best fanzine. Fourth to damon knight for the best humor fanzine in the long run (he mentioned LeZ as just barely being nosed out, largely because you were lately putting more of your personal opinions in the mag rather than keeping entirely to your old style of all-humor.) Fifth to Roy Hunt for the best fan artist, and for his graciousness and promptness in always acceeding to a fan editor's request. Then I (myself, in person) delivered a monumental speech on " Fans, Let's Go ahead!" in which I stated that fandom was, in my opinion, out of the stage of swaddling clothes, and should assert its adulthood in an adult manner. I stuck my neck out by stating some off the things I thought were wrong and that could be fixed by a united fandom, and closed with a motion that a committee be appointed to work out a long-range program during the coming year, that could be presented at the next convention for adoption, change, or rejection, as the fans then might desire. There followed considerable discussion, and finally the motion changed so that the NFFF was to take charge of the preparation of such a program. A vote of confidence was also given the NFFF, with the convention going on record as approving of the organization as thus far planned and organized. There was a lot of gabbing about things, but it was really more orderly than the debacle at Chicon, and the spirit seemed much better. Several others gave short talks. Unity was clearly the keynote of the affair. Evening: That night was the auction. Altho Campbell and Palmer didn't send any originals, there were about forty from Gnaedinger, Wollheim, and Lowndes. So the prices were quite high, the convention took in around $110.00 altogether. I paid $15 at a private sale of Finlay's "Metal Monster" cover when the boys needed some cash in a hurry Friday night. Also, later, $9 for a Hannes Bok that is a gem. I auctioned off my BEM
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