Minutes of I.B.M. Ring #258 – Combined Nov. and Dec. Meetings – Dec. 4, 2008
In the absence of President Jim Moody, due to a performing conflict, Vice President Magic Ian Sutz opened the meeting at 7:00 PM by introducing guests Dick and Paula Stetzer, Aaron Solomon and Bryan Weller's brother, home from the circus.
The minutes of the October meeting were accepted as e-mailed. Treasurer George Smallwood reported a closing balance of $7197.04 after all transactions and a current membership of 42 magi.
Bill and Ana Marie Faye have been performing and helping out the elderly in nursing homes through their organization "Alzheimer's Helpers".
Roger Reid reported that Ring 258 received "Thank You" cards and letters from Camp Boggy Creek for our participation in the "Harley Ride for Kids" and our last "teach in".
Ring President Elect, Magic Ian, reported that the
Ian announced a last call for those who want to attend the Ring Holiday Dinner on Saturday evening, Dec. 27 at Royal Highlands. The dinner is Free to members, but you must sign up ahead of time and pay $20 for any guests who are not members. The value of items for the "gift exchange" should be around $15. The entertainment for the evening will include Greg Solomon, The Great Tombini (Stash) and Wally & Sue Libenson.
Ian made note of the "Letter to the Editor" of the Orlando Sentinel, written by Roger Reid, decrying the comparison of clowns to the politicians in the
Secretary Roger Reid brought up the idea of having a printed brochure, similar to that produced by Ring 244, which would contain contact information for Ring 258 members and list our meeting schedule, officers, etc. The idea was tabled to be considered at the next meeting.
The Daytona Magic Convention produced two contest winners from Ring 258. Tom "Stash" Golabeck won 2nd place in the "close up" competition while Andy Long took 3rd place in the "walk-around" category.
Greg Solomon reported on Ring 258 ½. They are meeting on the 3rd Sunday of the month and it is becoming a "challenge". Jim Moody stopped in at the last meeting and Dan Stapleton will lecture for the group in January.
The new contact phone number for Allan Konstan and Magic Central is: 352-343-8603. Go to www.magiccentral.biz and review the site, through which you can visit his E-bay auction.
Upcoming lectures:
Aldo Colombini will do a workshop at Chris Dunn's home, in Maitland, on Dec. 11. Cost is $30 per person with only 6 seats left at press time. Contact Chris at youngdunns@yahoo.com to sign up.
Ring 258 will sponsor a lecture by Steve Kissell on Thursday evening, Jan. 8, 2009, at 7:00 PM at the N.Y. Café. Ring 258 members are FREE, Ring 170 members $10 by mutual agreement and "outsiders" $15.
Ring 258 will also sponsor a lecture by Tom Craven on Sunday, February 15, 2009 at 1:00 PM. More details later. Other lectures are in the works!
Magic Ian reported that the calendar or events and Ring meetings for 2009 will be announced at the Holiday Dinner on Dec. 27.
And most important of all…the 50/50 raffle was won by Ed Moravetz in the amount of $15! Then the meeting was adjourned for a short break to set up for the evening's entertainment.
Our after meeting entertainment was emceed my Circus Barker Bryan Weller.
Wally Libenson did his version of silk hanky to cane and then vanish another "silk" in his bare hands!
Tom "Tombino" "Stash" Golabeck displayed two books by Fantasio, the father of "modern" cane and candle magic, which were personally autographed to him by his friend in the Miami Ring. "Show and Tell!"
And Magic Ian closed the show with a variety of both metal and plastic cane and candle magic including: his invention red, white and blue "silks" to a silver cane and American flag, "Color Changing Cane", "Candle to Silk Tube" and "Multiplying Candles".
Respectfully Submitted
Roger "Cigam" Reid
Secretary, Ring 258
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