Week 1: A Comedy of Errors

"Cowards die many times before their deaths, the valiant never taste of death but once!" ~ Julius Caesar, Julius Caesar Act 2, Scene 2

Schedule

Monday 19:00 - Magic the Gathering in W/243
Monday 20:00 - Boardgames in James SCR (or G/001 and G/002 if no one is there)
Wednesday 13:00 - Yu-Gi-Oh in W/306
Wednesday 18:30 - Impact in D/L/002, D/L/003 + D/L/006
Thursday 20:00 - Social in Derwent Bar
Thursday 20:00 - Films in V/045
Saturday 13:00 - Wargames in W/035E + W/035F
Sunday 12:00 - Impact in G/020

Announcements

 A Call for Moderators! We're currently lacking moderators for the Society forums, so a call is going out for avid forum members to step up to the job. If you're interested in finding out more, please email in. 

Week 10: The Winds of Winter

"Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." Confucius

Schedule

Monday 19:00 - Magic the Gathering in W/243
Monday 20:00 - Boardgames in James SCR (or G/001 and G/002 if no one is there)
Wednesday 13:00 - Yu-Gi-Oh in W/306
Wednesday 19:00 - Impact in D/L/002, D/L/003 + D/L/006
Thursday 18:00 - Extraordinary General Meeting in V/045
Thursday 19:30 - Society Meal at Wagamama's
Thursday 20:00 - Social in Derwent Bar
Thursday 20:00 - Films in V/045
Saturday 13:00 - Wargames in W/035E + W/035F
Saturday 18:30 - Changeling in W/301, W/304, W/306, W/307

Extraordinary General Meeting

It was agreed at the Annual General Meeting to elect an Events Officer. The remit of the Events Officer will be to organise Convention, Fresher's Fair and informal social events

The EGM will not vote on a constitutional change. After discussions with YUSU, it is impossible to include a clause allowing non-students to vote in our constitution. However, if there is time we would like to discussion other options about involving non-students in the committee.

Email voting for Events Officer is open. Please make it clear that you are voting for this election in the title bar and vote for either (a) Rosie Cook, Jon Fry and Adella Gill or (b) Re-Open Nominations. Voting will close at midnight on Wednesday the 9th

Society Meal

We will be sending out an email to everyone who has RSVP'd. Bear with me it's coming soon!

Merchandise. We have some interest in Society hoodies and mugs. We'll be looking into merchandise over the Easter break with the intention of having it before next September.

External Announcements

Please be aware that any paid member of the society can email in with something they'd like to be in the weekly email (within reason).even if it isn't SF'n'F content related. We'll also have announcements from non-society members who have emailed in with something relevant. In other words we won't be including advertising unless the advertiser has paid their £4.

This week: we have Adella Gill's third year psychology survey about possible links between clumsiness in primary school and adult self-esteem. Please take five minutes to contribute to the sum of human knowledge https://york.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d4EGngQ0hCaaDVH

Non-Students and Voting in Society Elections

Dear members,

As a society we are obligated to use a template for our constitution provided by them. There are parts which we are entitled to change, but much of it is non-negotiable.

This was implemented before last year, and the template includes this clause:

10. Election of the Committee
Point 10.4 - Only Society members who are also full members of YUSU shall be entitled to vote.

This clause is in place to ensure that societies are run by students, and can demonstrably be so. As a society with a large non-student membership this clause can by used by YUSU and the society to justify ourselves as a student society.

Owing to the large and active community of non-students within SFNF, we have since spoken to YUSU's representatives to consider ways in which alumni might be better accommodated and acknowledged. We are sorry to announce that point 10.4 is mandatory if we are to remain ratified as a YUSU Society.

However, there are other possibilities. If we reach quorum at the EGM on 10/03/16, we will now include a discussion of inclusion of advisory posts which the president appoints on the advice of the society as a whole in the case of the absence of eligible abnormal member nominations. Another option might be the inclusion of a non-student representative or similar.

Please do speak to the President or Secretary with any concerns or ideas. The committee fully wishes to represent all members of the society and their contribution fairly.

Many thanks,

Tegwen Hammersley
President

Isaac Toman Grief
Secretary

Week 9: A New Hope

"If more people valued home above gold, this world would be a merry place " Thorin Oakenshield

Schedule

Monday 19:00 - Magic the Gathering in W/243
Monday 20:00 - Boardgames in James SCR (or G/001 and G/002 if no one is there)
Wednesday 13:00 - Yu-Gi-Oh in W/306
Wednesday 19:00 - Impact in D/L/002, D/L/003 + D/L/006
Thursday 20:00 - Social in Derwent Bar
Thursday 20:00 - Films in V/045
Saturday 12:30 - Tabletop Day in G/001. G/002, G/010, G/013, G/020
Saturday 13:00 - Wargames in W/035E + W/035F
Sunday 12:30 - Impact in D/L/002 + D/L/006

New Committee!

Hello, I'm Isaac your new friendly neighborhood secretary. Please bear with us with the inevitable teething troubles. If you fancy being helpful, please send everything into the account before Sunday morning when this email will be getting written from hereon.

Emergency General Meeting

It was agreed at the Annual General Meeting to elect an Events Officer. The remit of the Events Officer will be to organise Convention, Fresher's Fair and informal social events. If you wish to nominate yourself for the position please do so before Wednesday the 2nd. After that, email voting will open. The EGM itself will occur on Thursday the 10th.

The EGM will not vote on a constitutional change. After discussions with YUSU, it is impossible to include a clause allowing non-students to vote in our constitution.

Wargames

Wargames will be occurring on a more regular basis next term, run by Daniel Bean. This week there will be Warhammer 40k.

Tabletop Day

This week heralds the much anticipated Tabletop Day!

The theme of Term 2 is Linked Games

We have a set of 5 games to be run by Tom, Thomas, Tas & Jake, Katrina and Paul, these games will be set in a variety of different settings.

Players may find themselves able to move between these games and play in multiple games during the same session!

Vague Structure of the day

Assemble at 12:30 in G/001, set of 5 linked games run until around 6ish
Pizza and other food after the first lot of games.

Then a second set of individual games in the evening if people are happy to keep going!

We have no definite plans for games in the evening slot so people are free to run what they wish.

Society Meal

Wagamama's on Thursday the 10th, after the EGM. Please declare interest by Monday the 7th.

Merchandise

There has been some interest in Society Hoodies and Mugs. If anyone thinks this is a good idea, let us know and we'll get on the case.

AGM follow up and committee announcements

Dear members,

We would like to announce the 2016-17 committee.

President: Tegwen Hammersley
Secretary: Isaac Toman Grief
Treasurer: Elly Brine
Kit Officer: Connor Fitzgerald
Abnormal Member for LARP: Max Brown
AM for Tabletop: Thomas Irving
AM for Boardgames: Patrick Clarke Williams
AM for Cardgames: Cai Terry
AM for Wargames: Daniel Bean
Librarian: Brandon Keane
Webmaster: David Gundry

As a result of motions discussed during the AGM, an EGM will take place on Thursday the 10th of March, at 18:00 in V/045 to elect an Events Officer. Nominations are open, so if you wish to stand for this position please email the society before Wednesday 2nd March. Further information will be included in an email tomorrow.

Other conclusions from the AGM:

The Society shall remain the Science Fiction and Fantasy Society, although the name shall be reviewed at the next AGM with the intention of changing it if we still feel that the actions of the society do not reflect the name.

It was suggested that there be a vote to allow non-student members of the society to vote. Unfortunately, this clause is a non-negotiable part of the constitution that YUSU insist on, and can therefore not be changed, no matter the outcome of a potential vote.

It was agreed that an EGM should be held to elect an Events Officer. The Events officer will be responsible for convention scheduling, fresher's fair organisation and promoting informal social occasions (such as the Thursday films and a proposed book club).

Formal minutes are available upon request.

Many thanks,

The Committee of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Society

Week 8: Elections!

Monday 19:00 - Magic the Gathering in W/243
Tuesday 20:00 - Boardgames in G/020 and G/002
Wednesday 13:00 - Yu-Gi-Oh in W/306
Wednesday 19:00 - Impact in D/L/002, D/L/003 + D/L/006
Thursday 20:00 - AGM Elections Meeting in P/L/005 followed by Social in Derwent Bar
Saturday 13:00 - Wargames in W/035E + W/035F
Saturday 11:00 - Final Fortress LARP G/001, G/002 and G/020.
Sunday 12:30 - Impact in D/L/002 + D/L/006

Edit:  This week boardgames will not be occuring today. Instead, it will be happening tomorrow (Tuesday) in rooms G/020 and G/002 in James College from 8 pm. Also, on Saturday the 4th session of Final Fortress LARP will be taking place in G/001, G/002 and G/020. Please turn up from 11 to time in at 12.

Wargames

Wargames are starting again on a more regular basis on Saturday, primarily organised and run by Daniel Bean. If you fancy playing 40K, feel free to turn up and join in.

Empire

If you would like to share a coach direct from York to Empire Larp this Easter, please book a coach place at the following link: http://goo.gl/forms/ji8Zh4pwM2 Cost will be around £30 depending on numbers. We will be leaving Friday morning, returning Monday evening, with plenty of luggage space. Any questions please contact ceri.owen@gmail.com.

Elections

The Election process for committee positions has now officially begun! To vote for a candidate, either reply to this email, or come along to the meeting on Thursday, open to all Society members. If you are running for any position on the list, please turn up to the meeting in order to explain why you should be considered for the role. The candidates are as follows: 

President

• Tegwen Hammersley
• RON (Re-open nominations)

Secretary

• Isaac Toman Grief
• RON

Treasurer

• Elly Brine
• RON

Equipment Officer

• Connor Fitzgerald
• RON

Abnormal Member for Tabletop

• Thomas Irving
• RON

Abnormal Member for LARP

• Max Brown
• RON

Regarding the remaining positions, nobody has put themselves forward, so they are all currently at RON by default. If you wish to nominate yourselves for any of them (Webmaster, Librarian, Cardgames Rep, Wargames Rep) or for any of the other potions you have until Thursday. Be prepared to arrive to the meeting and explain yourself.

Week 7: Your Society Needs You!

Monday 19:00 - Magic the Gathering in W/243
Monday 20:00 - Boardgames in James SCR
Wednesday 13:00 - Yu-Gi-Oh in W/306
Wednesday 19:00 - Impact in D/L/002, D/L/003 + D/L/006
Thursday 20:00 - Films in D/L/116 followed by Social in Derwent Bar
Saturday 13:00 - Free-for-all Wargames in W/035E + W/035F
Saturday 17:30 - Pantheon LARP in W/301, W/304, W/306 + W/307
Sunday 12:30 - Impact in D/L/002 + D/L/006

Pantheon

As noted above, Pantheon will be run in the evening this Saturday, instead of the afternoon as it was previously. 18:00 is the estimated for time in, so please arrive early so that we can start as soon as possible!

Films

Please note that society films this week are in a different, and smaller, room.

Elections

Regarding committee positions, elections are going to be held the week after next, and we find ourselves IN DIRE STRAITS! So far, we have not had any nominations for signatories. If you are going to be a student next year, please consider nominating yourself for president, secretary or treasurer. If you are not a student, the other positions (webmaster, librarian, card games rep, boardgames rep, LARP rep, and wargames rep) are still open to you. PLEASE SIGN UP ASAP! THIS MAY BE ONE YOUR LAST CHANCE!

External Advertisements

Hello,

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Taking place on Saturday March 5th, the Durham Sci-Fi and Fantasy Lit-Fest will be Durham's first convention focused on genre literature. Guests of Honour will be Richard Morgan (author of 'A Land Fit For Heroes' and writer for 'Crysis 2' and 'Black Widow') and Lauren Owen (author of 'The Quick'). They will be reading excerpts from their latest novels and will be answering attendees' questions on starting their own creative writing journey in a Q&A panel session. Doors open at 1pm at the Kingsgate Bar, Durham Students Union, New Elvet, DH1 3AN.

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It would be great if you could let your members know about this event. Let us know if you have any questions.

Best Wishes,
Maciej Matuszewski

Week 6: For Hope, Unity and DETERMINATION

Monday 19:00 - Magic the Gathering in W/243
Monday 20:00 - Boardgames in James SCR
Wednesday 13:00 - Yu-Gi-Oh in W/306
Wednesday 19:00 - Impact in D/L/002, D/L/003 + D/L/006
Thursday 20:00 - Films in V/045 followed by Social in Derwent Bar
Saturday 13:00 - Free-for-all Wargames in W/035E + W/035F
Saturday 18:00 - Changeling in W/301, W/304, W/306 + W/307
Sunday 12:30 - Impact in D/L/002 + D/L/006

News and Announcements

• Elections will be occurring in three weeks, and we still require signatories! If you are interested in becoming president, secretary, or treasurer next year and are a student, please do get in touch!
• Message from our Tabletop Representative! If you are interested in co-GM-ing as part of duel-GM led game for Tabletop day, please get in touch via the forums or by emailing in to society. 
• Calling all Empire players! If you are planning to attend the next event and you need transport from York, please fill in a form on the society forums. 

Week 5: The Halfway House

Monday 19:00 - Magic the Gathering in W/243
Monday 20:00 - Boardgames in James SCR
Wednesday 13:00 - Yu-Gi-Oh in W/306
Wednesday 19:00 - Impact in D/L/002, D/L/003 + D/L/006
Thursday 20:00 - Films in V/045 followed by Social in Derwent Bar
Saturday 13:00 - Free-for-all Wargames in W/035E + W/035F
Sunday 12:30 - Impact in D/L/002 + D/L/006

News and Announcements

• A reminder that elections are approaching fast! Nobody as of yet has put their name forward as a signatory, so if you are interested in becoming president, secretary, or treasurer next year and are a student, please do get in touch! 
• A message from our Tabletop Representative! If you are interested in co-GM-ing as part of duel-GM led game for Tabletop day, please get in touch via the forums or by emailing in to society.
• Calling all willing wargamers. A society member, Daniel Bean, is looking for fellow enthusiasts who are interested in playing 40K. If you wish to do so, please  email the society and we will put you in touch with him.

Week 4: Approaching the Cave

Monday 19:00 - Magic the Gathering in W/243
Monday 20:00 - Boardgames in James SCR
Wednesday 13:00 - Yu-Gi-Oh in W/306
Wednesday 19:00 - Impact in D/L/002, D/L/003 + D/L/006
Thursday 20:00 - Films in V/045 followed by Social in Derwent Bar
Saturday 11:00 - Final Fortress in G/001, G/002 + G/020
Saturday 13:00 - Free-for-all Wargames in W/035E + W/035F
Sunday 12:30 - Impact in D/L/002 + D/L/006

News and Announcements

As stated above, society movies will be occurring this Thursday, followed by the usual social in D-Bar. This is expected to become a regular occurrence. The particular film(s) have not been chosen as of yet, but will be Fantasy or SciFi classics.

A polite reminder to let the Kit Officer know in advance if you intend to give LARP kit to the society. The storage space we have in the University is minimal, and it is useful to know about donations beforehand so that we can organise where to keep them. 

External Advertisements

Hi,

I'm currently part of a team responsible for devising a new wide game which is to be used as part of a future convention for fans of the Children's TV Show Knightmare.

The game is called "Lord Fear's Midnight Hunt" and on 5th and 6th of March we'll be running some beta tests of the concept at night in Whitby.

I wondered if any of your group would be interested in participating either as players, NPCs or Mobs (Goblins).

I'm afraid we can't offer any compensation for participation and anyone taking part would be responsible for organising their own food, travel & accomodation if required.

The general concept is as follows...

A team of players are given a series of tasks to carry out, this generally involves travelling by foot around the streets of Whitby to locate particular characters or obtain items from locations. Whilst doing so there is a team of Goblins that also hunts the team on the routes they're likely to be using between objectives.

Local knowledge isn't essential, a full walk-around briefing is carried out for all NPCs & Goblins. Players are briefed on the rules at the start of the game and are followed at all times by a GM.

As this is a test it is expected that things may at times go wrong or not work out. At the end of each session we'll have a feedback session with everyone involved to gain an insight into how they felt about it. We'll be looking to hear not only what they enjoyed but also problems they encountered, difficulties and other flaws.

If anyone in your group is interested please ask them to e-mail me with any questions they may have.

Also if you know of any role play or gaming groups closer to Whitby that might be interested please let me know.

Regards,
Forester / Aaron
(Contact via forester@knightmare.org.uk)

Week 3: Battling the Cold

Monday 19:00 - Magic the Gathering in W/243
Monday 20:00 - Boardgames in James SCR
Wednesday 13:00 - Yu-Gi-Oh in W/306
Wednesday 19:00 - Impact in D/L/002, D/L/003 + D/L/006
Saturday 13:00 - Free-for-all Wargames in W/035E + W/035F
Sunday 12:30 - Impact in D/L/002 + D/L/006

Although elections may appear no more than a tiny dot on the horizon at this point, it is not too early to nominate yourself for a position on committee! If you are interested in running for a signatory position (President, Secretary, and Treasurer) please note that it is required for you to be a University student, although this is not necessary to apply (or reapply) for the other positions (Kit Officer, Webmaster, Librarian, Abnormal Member for LARP, Abnormal Member for Wargaming, Abnormal Member for Cardgames, Representative for Tabletop, and Abnormal Member for Boardgames).

We have received complaints for the Wentworth Porters about the amounts of food and drink consumed in University rooms at Convention. Please remember in future to take all rubbish with you, and that eating and drinking is only officially permitted in the Edge Bar.   

Week 2: Convention time!

Monday 19:00 - Magic the Gathering in W/243
Monday 20:00 - Boardgames in W/306 + W/307
Wednesday 13:00 - Yu-Gi-Oh in W/306
Wednesday 19:00 - Impact in D/L/002, D/L/003 + D/L/006
Friday 18:00 - Convention in W/035E, W/035F, W/301, W/304, W/306 and W/307
Saturday 11:00 -  Convention in W/035E, W/035F, W/301, W/304, W/306 and W/307
Sunday 11:00 -  Convention in W/035E, W/035F, W/301, W/304, W/306 and W/307
Sunday 10:00 - LARP Traders in D/L/306 + D/L/307
Sunday 12:30 - Impact in D/L/002 + D/L/006

News and Announcements

As stated above, the termly convention is taking place this week. If you own boardgames, please feel free to bring as many along as possible, as it would be greatly appreciated by the society. Please also remember not to eat or drink alcohol in any of the stated rooms and to keep them free from rubbish after you have finished using them. The traders coming on Sunday are as follows:

• Darkblade - Leather, some soft kit, weapons
• Ceolred Monger- Soft kit, useful physreps
• Gem's - Armour, soft kit, weapons
• Saxon Violence - Weapons

Interested in playing Pantheon LARP and didn't get a chance to last time? Fear not, for there is still an opportunity! Please get in contact with the Refs at yorkpantheon@gmail.com

External Advertisements

The Great Big Civilised Party is a LARP event in the Empire world, but would be very suitable for people new to Empire or new to LARP. It is a celebration of Performing Arts, including singing, acting, public speaking, and teaching and learning crafts. Participation in all of these is voluntary, people are very welcome to just drink tea, eat cake, chat, and enjoy the performances! January 23rd, Jacob's Well (off Micklegate), York, £20.

• Booking form
• Facebook event
• More about Empire LARP
• Email Ceri Owen for more information

Bookings appreciated ASAP please, so we can sort out catering.
Thanks very much,
Ceri.