Category Archives: Meeting Minutes
Sci-Fi/Fantasy Club Minutes 11/06/12
Sci-Fi/Fantasy Club Minutes
11/06/12
1. New Members
a. Ben – Star Wars
b. James – Star Wars
c. Tiffany – Star Wars
2. Previous Events
a. Movies
i. Cloud Atlas: Beautifully filmed, but some had difficulty following the plot
ii. Wreck-It Ralph: “The Who Framed Roger Rabbit of our generation”
b. Halloween Party: A great time was had by all!
c. Random Game Day: Not as well attended as it could’ve been
3. Upcoming Events
a. Movies
i. Twilight: Breaking Dawn (Part 2): Nov 16th -Approved
ii. Rise of the Guardians: Nov 21st – SPONSORED (Midnight show: Nov. 20)
b. Stuffed C.O.W.S./GameDay 2012
i. Brad is taking the year off; uncertain any RPGA events will be run!
1. Decided to go ahead with two-day event: November 24nd-25rd
2. Events to be Run:
a. Uber Munchkin,
b. D&D 3.5/Pathfinder,
c. Doctor Who RPG,
d. Video games
e. Board games (Cataan, Risk, Car Wars. Etc.)
f. If you want to run anything else, let us know ASAP! A schedule will be created!
4. Other Stuff
a. CODCON Planning: Need to start thinking about events to run and publicity
b. Noise issue outside the lounge: To avoid having us get blamed for it, try to keep others in area from getting too rowdy, if possible.
c. ENGLI 1156: ENROLL TODAY!!!
i. Science Fiction English Class (Counts as an elective, but does transfer!)
ii. Tuesdays/Thursdays 11-12:15, BIC 1181
d. The Hobbit
i. December Sponsored Movie
1. Since we’re seeing the IMAX 3D showing, we will cover the base $10 ticket and you cover the rest
2. Tickets are being ordered at midnight for the IMAX 3D showing; If you want a ticket, email Doc or Jen ASAP and we’ll get you one
e. Game Dev Club holding a game day on November 17th SSC 3245, 9 AM – 11 PM.
f. Gossip
5. NEXT MEETING: November 20th
Post-Meeting Game: None. Sorry!
Sci-Fi/Fantasy Club Minutes 10/16/12
Sci-Fi/Fantasy Club Minutes
10/16/12
1. New Members
a. Jason: Star Wars
b. Carter: Star Wars
c. Erin: Star Wars
2. Previous Events
a. Movies: There weren’t really any
b. Conception Gaming Convention (October 5th-7th)
i. Had a good number of people attend, but no one in the club went (save for Doc and a couple of alumni members)
ii. Ideas for CODCON!
1. An auction
2. A raffle?
c. Animatrix (October 6th)
d. Joyskillzsz: Chaotic, but enjoyable (not heavily attended by club members)
e. TV Shows
i. Merlin: Awesome, but it’s messing with continuity from season one
ii. Arrow: It changed a bunch of stuff from the comic, but John Barrowman is a well-dressed man. John. Barrowman.
3. Upcoming Events
a. Movies
i. Cloud Atlas (October 26th)- SPONSORED—Midnight show
ii. Silent Hill: Revelation 3D (October 26th)
b. Halloween Party!
i. When: Friday, October 26th
ii. Where: At Jen’s House: 1533 Maple Ave, Downers Grove
iii. What: Baking Party beforehand around 5 or 6
iv. BRING FOOD AND SODA TO SHARE
v. COSTUMES MANDATORY
vi. Watch for separate announcement/invite via e-mail
c. Random Game Day (Tues., Oct 30)
i. When & Where: Student Lounge, 2 – 6 PM
ii. Bring your favorite game (video, board, RPG, etc.)—some will be provided
iii. Working also with Japanese Culture Club on DDR, other video games
4. Other Stuff
a. Laps for Chaps – October 20th JOIN US and help the club look awesome
b. The Fate of CosPlay Club: It has merged back with Sci-Fi Club. We’re trying to figure out meeting times and all. More to come!
5. NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, November 6 (ELECTION DAY! DON’T FORGET TO VOTE!)
Post-Meeting Game: Car Wars
Sci-Fi/Fantasy Club Minutes 10/02/12
Sci-Fi/Fantasy Club Minutes
10/02/12
1. New Members
a. Kristen: Firefly
b. Daniel: Star Wars
2. Previous Events
a. Movies
i. Dredd 3D: Pretty good; appreciated as a movie but not so much as a comic-movie
ii. Looper: Good, but some paradoxes were ignored
iii. Hotel Transylvania: Really cute, done pretty well
b. Joyskillzsz (September 29th)
c. Doctor Who
i. No new episodes until the Christmas Special
ii. Feelings were had, tears were shed
3. Upcoming Events
a. Movies
i. Cloud Atlas (October 26th)- SPONSORED
ii. Silent Hill: Revelation 3D (October 26th)
b. Conception Gaming Convention (October 5th-7th)
i. Board games, RPGs, Miniatures
ii. Club members get 50% off admission ($12.50 for entire weekend!)
c. Animatrix (October 6th): See forwarded e-mail
d. Joyskillzsz
i. October 13th
a. At Game Pazzo 2011 63rd Street Downers Grove , IL 60516 , http://www.gamepazzo.com/
b. MUST BE A PAID MEMBER – BRING YOUR CARD
c. 11am-midnightish
d. If you bring your own controllers or games, LABEL THEM. We are not liable for lost stuff.
ii. November 17th
1. SSC 3245, 10 AM – 11:30 PM
2. Co-Sponsored by Video Game Development Club
4. Other Stuff
a. Halloween Party!
i. Friday, October 26th
ii. At Jen’s House: 1533 Maple Ave , Downers Grove
iii. Baking Party beforehand around 5 or 6
iv. BRING FOOD AND SODA TO SHARE
v. COSTUMES MANDATORY
b. Hollywood Palms and Gamestop team up to host launch parties for Halo 4 (Nov. 5th) and CoD: Black Ops (Nov. 12th)
c. Laps for Chaps – October 20th
i. JOIN US and help the club look awesome
d. Black Mesa
i. Free remake of Half-Life
ii. Achievement for giving a guy toilet paper
5. NEXT MEETING: October 16th – Still happening even though it’s an in-service day
Post-Meeting Game: Ninja Burger or Chez Dork
Sci-Fi/Fantasy Club Minutes 09/18/12
Sci-Fi/Fantasy Club Minutes
09/18/12
1. New Members
a. Basia: Doctor Who
2. Officer-at-Large Election
a. Candidates
i. Rachel: 6 Congrats!
ii. Steve: 1
iii. Blake: 2
iv. Flyn: 1
3. Previous Events
a. Movies
i. Branded: No one saw it
ii. Resident Evil: Retribution: Awful. Awwwwwwwwful.
b. Doctor Who
i. Dinosaurs on a Spaceship: Enjoyable
ii. A Town Called Mercy: Kinda slow
c. Other Stuff
i. Revolution: Awesome
4. Upcoming Events
a. Movies
i. Dredd 3D: September 21st
ii. Looper: September 28th
iii. Hotel Transylvania: September 28th – SPONSORED. Watch Facebook page and e-mail for times for Friday matinee and Midnight shows (at Cinemark Seven Bridges)
b. Conception Gaming Convention (October 5th-7th): A variety of RPG, miniatures, board, and other games. Club members should receive a discount. Come check it out!
c. Other
5. Other Stuff
a. Halloween Party!
i. Friday, October 26th At Jen’s House
ii. Baking Gathering at 5 PM; party at 7 PM
b. CODCON: Website coming along!
c. Joyskillzsz
i. October 13th
1. At Game Pazzo (On 63rd, just East of I-355)
2. 11am-midnightish
ii. September 29th and November 17th : Sponsored by Game Development Club
1. SSC 3245
2. Bring $5 to donate toward pizza.
d. Rumors, Gossip, etc.
i. Marvel Cinematic Universe collection has been delayed, but the Avengers comes out on BD/DVD on September 25th
ii.
6. NEXT MEETING – OCTOBER 2ND
Post-Meeting Game: Car Wars
Sci-Fi/Fantasy Club Minutes Aug. 7, 2012
Sci-Fi/Fantasy Club Minutes
Aug. 7, 2012
1. New Members?
a. Brandon – Star Wars
b. Sheila – Star Wars
c. Douglas – Star Wars (Star Gate doesn’t count)
2. Previous Events
a. Movies
i. Amazing Spider-Man: Surprisingly good
ii. The Dark Knight Rises: Good, but sad. Great twist!
iii. The Watch: A MANLY FILM. Also, MOSS
iv. Total Recall: No one saw it, yet (Not supposed to follow the Arnold version)
v. Others?
b. Laser Quest (7/21): Only 15 players attended. Pete won again.
c. Other Events?
3. Upcoming Events
a. Approved Movies
i. Paranorman (August 17)
ii. Robot & Frank (August 24)
b. Wizard World/Chicago ComicCon (Aug 9-12)
i. At least “The Situation” cancelled
ii. Kari’s still not going
c. GENCON (Aug 16-19)
i. THE GAMERS 2 IS BEING FILMED THERE!
ii. Also, all officers are going–woo!
d. Ren Faire (Aug 26)
i. RSVP to Doc by Tuesday, August 21st.
ii. Tickets should be $11; Doc prefers funding before the event
e. Chaparral Days: Random Game Day (Tues, Aug 28 1-6pm)
i. Bring games and stuff
ii. In the Student Lounge!
f. Student Life Activities Fair (Wed, Aug 29 10am-1pm)
i. Need at least two members to staff table
ii. Will have access to electricity (for video, gaming, etc.)
i. Revolution: TV show set in post-apocalyptic USA. No electronics but lots of swords.
4. Other Stuff
a. CODCON Updates
i. Taking flyers to GENCON woo!
ii. New Website nearly ready!
b. New Meeting Room for Fall: BIC 1632
c. Random News, Gossip, etc
5. NEXT MEETING – SEPTEMBER 4TH
First Meeting of the Year!
First Club Meeting, Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2:30 – 4:00 PM, BIC 1632: Come join us for our first meeting of the year! Renew your membership as well! Find out what we’ll be planning for the rest of the semester!
July 3rd Meeting Mins.
Sci-Fi/Fantasy Club Minutes
July 3, 2012
1. New Members?
a. J. J. Schumann (Doug’s brother)–Star Wars
2. Previous Events
a. Prometheus: It was alright; set up for sequels
b. Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter: FANTASTIC
c. Brave: Alright; not Pixar’s best, but better than Cars
3. Upcoming Events for July
a. Movies
i. The Amazing Spider-Man (7/03) – trailer SPONSORED
ii. Special Showing of A Clockwork Orange (7/11 at Seven Bridges)
iii. The Dark Knight Rises (7/20) – trailer
iv. The Watch (7/27) – trailer
b. Laser Quest (7/21)
i. We need more people to RSVP! Invite your friends.
c. Cyphan Convention (July 27-29)
d. Anything Else? A couple of anime conventions coming up, plus a CosPlay meet-up
4. Other Stuff
a. CODCON: Nothing new to report
b. Anything else?
NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, Aug. 7, in SSC 1225 from 2:30 – 4:00 PM
June 5th Meeting Mins.
Sci-Fi/Fantasy Club Minutes
06/05/12
A. New Members–none
B. Previous Events
a. Joyskillszs: Smaller turnout, but still fun
b. Movies
i. Dark Shadows: mixed reviews
ii. Battleship: mediocre, not worth it
iii. MiB III: enjoyable; emotional ending
iv. Snow White and the Huntsmen: Charlize Theron was fantastic, Kristen Stewart not so much
C. Upcoming Events
a. June Movies
i. June 8th: Prometheus (trailer) – Sponsored (Midnight Show)
ii. June 22nd: Brave (trailer),
iii. June 22: Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter (trailer)
b. Game Pazzo Free Gaming Event: Tentatively scheduled for June 17th
c. Laser Quest: Tentatively scheduled for July 14th
d. Other Events?
D. Other Stuff and Gossip
a. CODCON XVIII: Next year’s theme: “Mage Against the Machine”
b. Other:
i. Anyone interested in starting a Star Wars RPG group?
ii. Ray Bradbury: Dead at 91 years old
Next Meeting: Tuesday, July 3, 2012, 2:30 – 4:00 PM, SSC 1225
May 1st Meeing Mins.
Sci-Fi/Fantasy Club Minutes
Tuesday, May 1 in SSC 1225 from 2:30 – 4:00 PM.
A.) Any New Members? Nope.
B.) Previous Events: (10 min.)
1.) The Raven: No one showed up, John Cusack was bland.
2.) ACen: Panel scheduling was crappy, but it was a lot of fun.
3.) COD Open House: Star Wars won again, and they sold a couple dice.
4.) Student Life Celebration: Chinese Club won everything, but they had 400 hours of volunteer service.
C.) Officer Elections: (20 min)
President: Jen Dust, Jim Powers
Stephen Colbert: 1
RT: 1
Matt Foley: 1
Jim Powers: 4
Jen: 12
Vice-President: Jim Powers, RT Falimirski, Sean O’Connor
Stephen Colbert: 1
LEEEEEROOOOOOY JENKINS: 1
Sean: 8
RT: 4
Jim Powers: 5
Secretary: Jim Powers, Kari Asick
Fluffy the Cat: 1
America: 1
A death threat :1
Jim Powers: 4
Kari: 12
Officer at Large: Jim Powers, RT Falimirski, Ben MacRae
Four Spoiled Ballots:
USMC: 1
Leeroy Jethro Gibbs:
Jim: 0
RC Cola RT: 11
Ben: 5
D.) CODCON Post-Mortem (30 min)
E.) Upcoming Events: (15 min)
1.) May Movies:
a.) Avengers (May 3/4) Friday Matinee Show: 4:45 PM at Cinemark Seven Bridges
b.) Dark Shadows (May 11)
c.) Animatrix (May 12)
d.) Battleship (May 18)
e.) Men in Black III (May 25)
2.) Animatrix (May 12, K 131, 12 – 8 PM)
3.) Joyskillszs (May 26) – SSC 3245, 10 AM – 11 PM
7.) June Movies
a.) June 1st: Snow White and the Huntsmen
b.) June 8th : Prometheus
c.) June 22nd: Brave
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter
d.) June 29th:GI Joe: Retaliation
F.) Summer Meeting Schedule: (10 min.)
May 29th (Officer Meeting)
June 5th – SSC 1225
June 26th (Officer Meeting)
July 3rd – SSC 1225
July 31st (Officer Meeting)
August 7th – SSC 1225
G.) AFTER MEETING GAME: Car Wars, Groo, or TBA
April 10th Meeting Mins.
A. New Members: Fuckall
B. Previous Events
Hunger Games: Held up to the book.
(Mentally disabled trolling)
(I want a croissant)
Wrath of the Titans: It was okay I guess.
C.
APRIL: 4/13
Lock out: Sponc.
Cabin in the woods: Aprov.
APRIL: 4/27
Raven: Aprov.
Pirates Band of Misfits: Aprov.
D.CoD Con
1.) Sign ups
2.) Volunteer Training Be there
3.) Program/ Badges
4.) Sign up dead line April 13th
E.) Other Stuff
1.) Student Life Awards Banquet
2.) Be extra zombies
3.) Nominations next week
4.) Other cons
WE ARE HAVING A MEETING NEXT WEEK
