Right now I'd like to at least include the following information for ALL members:

• Name and e-mail address (e-mail is optional)
• Past and present COJ offices held
• Past and present Incon committee positions held
• Personal web page address (if you have one)

• Hobbies
• Interests
• Publications (on the web and in print)
• Etc.

The Secretary's report for February '99 was read and approved.

Linda Dunn provided the treasurer's report which was accepted as read. Union Planter's Bank provided business checks, of the sort that are 3 to a page, which are unwieldy to carry at a con, etc.

In convention reports, Randy reported for 1999 that everything was going along well and that we'd heard some previews of the play.

Keith for 2000 and Lynette for 2001 reported nothing new.

In old business, the club directory *still* needs information. Even if you have sent information about yourself to Dave, do so again-- whatever you want to appear in the directory: job, positions held in the club or with the con, hobbies, awards, whatever. Dave had a camera and to take pictures during chaos (which he did). Dave mentioned that even if you have a picture that isn't perfect, he can retouch it.

Deb reported on the New Year's Eve Party. She investigated several hotels on the south side. The best she found was the Best Western at I-65 and Southport Rd. She had a map of the hotel. The hotel is willing to have the pool open all night. Suites (which are not much more than glorified rooms) are $119 and rooms are $60, with a Continental breakfast included in the price. There are 30 rooms per floor, so if we could fill 30 rooms, we could have a floor to ourselves. The hotel is also willing to give us a free suite if we do so. The cut-off for us getting room-block reservations would be November 30th. She suggested we also include a few other affiliated clubs, such as Quantum in order to assure we filled rooms. Deb moved that we have the New Year's Eve party at this hotel. Keith seconds the motion. The motion carried. Dave moved that the club pay for 1 room to serve as a 'con suite'. Several people seconded it. The motion carried.

The question of the after-the-meeting food place was brought up. Vickie had decided to try out the Steak and Shake across the street from Flakey's.

Linda asked if anyone had investigated banks for possibly moving the club account. Randy Porter suggested that it would probably be better to wait until after the con, since now is the time where switching could cause confusion. Bob suggested that since the treasurer had the power to set up a club account elsewhere that she be the one to look into it. Everyone else agreed that this would be best.

In new business, the non-meeting-meeting was set for Kat Robertson's on Saturday, the 27th, starting at 4 PM. (Note from the secretary -- while we appreciate Kat hosting, would it be possible for other people to consider hosting? If so, please, show up at the meeting with some idea as to days and times.)

Brian Davidson announced there would be a casting call for the play at the April meeting.

Linda reported that she has the address for a fund to raise money for some of Buck Coulson's medical expenses. There was a motion for the club to donate $100 to this fund. The motion carried. The club will consider other possible donations after the con. Anyone who wanted to privately give a bit of money could also give it to Linda and she would send it along with the club donation.

In other announcements and reviews:

It was mentioned that the first Hamfest of the year was coming up the next weekend and was recommended for anyone looking for computer or other electronics equipment, but with the typical caveat emptor.

The documentary, Trekkies, was to start airing the next weekend as well.

Mike mentioned that the theater his boss, Leo Doyle, had bought in Anderson (the State Theater on Meridian and 10th) would not, currently, have any special deals, but would probably at some point have some special weekends. Andy suggested that we should have a non-meeting meeting there.

Brooks mentioned that there was some consideration of Roland Atkinson, of Black Adder fame, as the next Dr. Who.

Jeff announced that he would, hopefully, have the members pages on the web page, with one public and one private and password-protected.

Brooks mentioned that the last day for book donations for Riley was the 20th or 21st.

Dave encouraged everyone to read the newest issue of Discover.

Chris Miller reviewed My Favorite Martian favorably. He also commented that the play station game, Apocalypse, with Bruce Willis, had excellent graphics and recommended it.

Mike McCormick mentioned Netzero, a free internet service which pays for itself through advertising. Anyone interested in it could talk to him.

Bob McGillem mentioned that there appeared to be a typo of his email address going around and people should be sure to check and make sure that it was mcgillem with an 'm' not an 'n'.

Chris Canary mentioned that it appears there will only be 13 episodes of Crusade made, due to studio decision regarding the show.

Most newer VCRs are properly programmed for 2000 and beyond and will give you no trouble. To test yours, get out your manual and set your VCR's clock for December 31, 1999, 11:59 PM. Watch it turn over to midnight. If January 1st comes up as a Saturday you're home free! If it shows Monday, It thinks it's 1900. No problem. On January 1, 2000 reset your VCR's clock for that day and time but make the year 1972. This is the same kind of leap year as 2000. All of the days of the week fall on the same calendar days and your recordings will tape on time.

If people from Poland are called "Poles," why aren't people from Holland called "Holes?"

If you mixed vodka with orange juice and milk of magnesia, would you get a Phillip's Screwdriver?

If a pig loses its voice, is it disgruntled?

If love is blind, why is lingerie so popular?

When someone asks you, "A penny for your thoughts," and you put your two cents in, what happens to the other penny?

Why is the man who invests all your money called a broker?

Why do croutons come in airtight packages? It's just stale bread to begin with.

When cheese gets its picture taken, what does it say?

Why is a person who plays the piano called a pianist, but a person who drives a race car not called a racist?

Why are a wise man and a wise guy opposites?

Why do overlook and oversee mean opposite things?

If horrific means to make horrible, does terrific mean to make terrible?

Why isn't 11 pronounced onety one?

"I am." is reportedly the shortest sentence in the English language. Could it be that "I Do." is the longest sentence?

If lawyers are disbarred and clergymen defrocked, doesn't it follow that electricians can be delighted, musicians denoted, cowboys deranged, models deposed, tree surgeons debarked and drycleaners depressed?

Do Roman paramedics refer to IV's as "4's"?

Why is it that if someone tells you that there are 1 billion stars in the universe you will believe them, but if they tell you a wall has wet paint you will have to touch it to be sure?