OMINCON IV REPORT had half an hour conversation with by run and the auction, was Sue Phillips well run and nice to see. As Kv? said before, the people I Omnicon IV was the third convention see cnd meet conventions make those of that name that I have attended. It ole ^v-and the most enjoyable peoT is a very different kind of con from Jr . -at this con were two fans frorf those that I am used to, as it is very hunglnf™und*C’ Snd.Michigan with whom I much oriented toward the media end of and8 sn Omnicon had no con suite the fannish spectrum, media in this case a™ so most of us, guests and fans, referring to things concerned with tele­ i? Lour.evening hours in the bar even vision and film. d?d ,not drink. They had a I usually enjoy this type of con­ ?a Spnln bk?d and some dancing was done. vention as a change of pace. So it was lMObnj?yable time was had by all...at this year. I am very much of a people least, in our little group. 7 person and people either make or break the aLt»SOk«d af though Bjo Trimble, any kind of con for me. So it was this good 8Ves£ of honor also had a year. with 1 know 1 enjoyed talking Among those people were Judson have So? STAR TkEK«, something f Scott and Dave Kyle. I admit to being _?Y6 aot sPoken seriously to anyone among those females who think Judson to a ^H^Hyears* .That's on® thing aSSt be among the best creations of Mother that diL convention; there is none of Nature. I very much wanted to meet and some sf f«S?eShUre snobbishness that talk to him at this con and he proved to fans’ S± fanS have toward some other be easy to talk with, not unapproachable as many actors seem to be. Dave Kyle think1 a Sreat time at Omnicon. I was his usual genial self, also easy to a cLnoo convention would benefit from talk to and easy to be around. nange of venue> to a ’ larger morp For the most part, I found the ongenial hotel and from deeper concern guests to be that way. These included Davison, Sandra Dickenson and John d^/tV0””1^66 ^r the Ians (a com- Nathan-Turner, representative of the British show DR. WHO. Peter is even cuter in person than on the tv and San­ on? 2°”8 to dra, his wife who appeared on HHGTTG, surprised me by having a voice exactly the same as that she used on screen. Both were pleasant people. I must, say something about the convention itself and, I'm afraid, it ------ ooOOoo------- isn t all good. I have been attending ABFOAWN is copyrighted 1983 by Joe Celko conventions for nearly ten years now and and Brad Linaweaver. All rights are seldom have I seen a convention more herewith returned to contributors. poorly run. I truly don't think it to 7-----ooOOoo------- be any one person's fault but more the if you are going to subscribe, then make fact that the convention has grown over tne check or money order for three dol­ the years and perhaps needs a larger lars out to Joe Celko, Box 10558, hotel. Atlanta, GA 30310. Anyone or group who Crowd control was in poor supply, wants to contribute more cash is blessed making negotiating the halls between the 151611 a?d can get special .mention function rooms very hazardous, especial- tor their gift in our humble pages-. V,nas they had lined them with huckster 00OQ.00------- tables. I especially saw its lack in Myers can be inserted for $5.00 for 250 the masquerade. I have attended, par­ copies. Plese confine them to one page, ticipated as a contestant and run mas­ so that we don't have to worry about querades for years now and I feel that extra weight and therefore extra the comfort of the contestant is the postage. primary concern. ooOOoo------ The room the masquerade was held in Groups or events that want a plug should was much too small to hold something send a written announcement to Joe that always proves to be one of the Celko, Box 10558, Atlanta, GA 30310 well largest draws at any convention. To top before the deadline (20th of the month), it off, the contestants were asked to If you have a regular meeting date, then stand m the back after appearing on I * can set up computer files for the stage. Some of the costumes were very whole year in advance (don't worry, we food and very unwieldy and, as standing can ma ke corrections before we go to or a long period was.hard on me, I can press). The announcement should pro­ imagine what it was like for them. vide: The art show was small but of good a? ££e nai?e of group or event. quality. Michael Whelan was also on the b) Where.it.is. Draw a map, too. guest list and made himself and his work c; When it is. Give date and time > available for viewing and discussion. d) What it is. Film? social? In fact, I happened to buy a copy of e) The cost. Steven King's THE DARK TOWER which was f) The contact person. Give at illustrated by Whelan from him. And, I least an address, but also 'include a title and phone number if possible. —■—ooOOoo------ -MORE- APRIL ASFOAWN CALENDAR APRIL ASFOAWN CALENDAR Tech, . Atlanta, GA 30332. phone: (404) GROUP: Atlanta Science Fiction (disor­ 894-)788 or 894-7789 until 22:00 hrs. ganization (ASFO). WHEN & WHERE: 1983 April 9 CONTACT: Joe Celko, Box 10558, Atlanta, WHAT: Star Trek group GA 30310. home: (404) 373-1801. WHEN & WHERE: 1983 Apr 24 at 12:30 hrs, GROUP: PSI PHI (Emory Univ SF&F Club) at 402 Lakeshore Drive. Between Ponce CONTACT: PSI PHI (put no other name on de Leon and McLendon, east of Little address), Box 21205 Emory University, Five Points. Atlanta, GA 30322; 633-9251 WHAT: Sunday brunch. Booze and omlets. WHEN & WHERE: ?? Bring anything else you wish. Might put WHAT: ?? on some radio show casettes, might just loaf around. Low key sunday afternoon. GROUP: Space Atlanta I cook omlets to order, and we key in CONTACT: Calvin Bobbitt, 2947 Main St, the next issue of ASFOAWN or stuff 250 East Point. GA 30344 envelopes. WHEN & WHERE: Last Thursday of each month at the Georgia Tech Library, Room GROUP: Atlanta SF Club, Inc. (ASFiC) 107 at 1900 hrs. CONTACT: Ron Zukowski, Box 16272. Atlan­ WHAT: One to two hour meetings on space ta, GA 30321; exploration. See also SpaceWeek Atlanta WHAT: To be announced. COST:$10.00 per year dues GROUP: BARONY OF SOUTH DOWNS (Atlanta) WHEN & WHERE: 1983 Apr 16 at 20:00 hrs of the SOCIETY FOR CREATIVE ANACHRONISM, at the Decatur Federal Bank on Mount Inc. Vernon Hwy. This is located near Peri­ CONTACT: Rhonda Johnson, 965 Alloway Pl meter Mall off of 1-285. Meetings are SE, Atlanta. GA 30316; 627-4444 from on the third Saturday of the month. 1730 to 2300 hrs weekdays or "keep trying" on weekends. GROUP: Birmingham SF Club WHEN & WHERE: .Regular weekly meetings CONTACT: Charolotte Proctor at (205) are every Wednesday 1930 hrs "(officially 933-0548 . 2000 hrs) on the third floor (usually WHAT: Party. ASFiC people automatically room 316, but ask the guard if in doubt! have memberships m the Birmingham of the Georgia Avenue Community Center on Hill St. BhenP& WHERE: 198 3 Apr 9 in Birmingham, WHAT: On alternate weeks there are busi­ AL. ness meetings plus a class. Other weeks are "Arts S.Sciences." They also have GROUP: Ne'at Hold of Atlanta "events" which tend to be at campsites. CONTACT: Rich Howell, Lord Holder, 959 Their local newsletter is $5 per year Waverly Ct #A, Norcross, GA 30071; 925- from Wilho N. Suominen Jr. 1617 Bussell Place, Norcross, GA 30093; 449-1469 OR WHEN* & WHERE: 198 3 Apr 23, at 959 Nancy Fabian, 795 Lancelot Dr, Norcross, Waverly Ct #A, Norcross, GA. Meetings GA 30071; 443-2300) are on the fourth Saturday of each month. SUBGROUP: SHIRE OF SANDALWOOD (Snell­ WHAT: Promote Anne McCaffrey's works. ville), CONTACT: James Gazaway, home:979-1543 GROUP: The Alternate Factor from 1930 to 2030 Hrs or or work: 972- CONTACT: Damon Hill (acting president). 0767 from 0900 to 1200 hrs. 3261 Circle Oak Dr NW, Atlanta. GA WHEN & WHERE: Meetings each Tuesday at 30339; 432-0245. Becky Wiiliams Snellville Christian Church, 2485 Scenic (secretary-treasurer) 589 Bonaventure Hwy South, Snellville, GA 30278 . - Ave #B, Atlanta, GA 30306; no phone. WHAT: Dancing, blacksmithing, armouring. WHEN & WHERE: WHAT: Media SF & Fantasy group meeting GROUP: L5 SOCIETY on third sunday of each month at a mem­ CONTACT: Bill Gardiner, 624 Camelot Dr, bers home. No dues until third meeting College Park, GA 30337; home: 766-6821 attended. Duers are $12 per year. Star and work: 761-2414 OR Darrell Preble, Trek, Star Wars, Japanese animation, 343 Canterbury Dr, Jonesboro, GA 30236; Elfquest, D&D and many other interest. home: 477-9143 and work: 658 -268 3. Visitors welcome. WHEN & WHERE: ?? WHAT: ?? GROUP: ATLANTA STAR TREK SOCIETY CONTACT: Owen Ogletree Jr. Rt 4 Box 426, GROUP: WORLDCON ATLANTA, INC (Bid for McDonough,GA 30253; 957-3522. 198 6 World SF Con) WHEN & WHERE: 1983 April 23 at the.Sandy CONTACT: WorldCon Atlanta, Inc. Box Springs Library on Mt.