Please use this address for all correspondence. Do not use the return address shown on the back cover. That is our outgoing bulk mail address only!
Westercon 48 is a production of Oregon Science Fiction Conventions, Inc., a tax-exempt non-profit corporation.
"Westercon" is a service mark of the Los Angeles Science Fantasy Society.
Actually, we're all working very hard to get ready for you. In April, we held an oceanside committee retreat (in Seaside, Oregon though, rather than Rio), spending the entire weekend working on ideas for the convention. The progress report you're now reading indicates some of the work we've done-the committee list is much longer, the dealer room and art show are both nearly sold out, and the programming department is busily scheduling the dozen-plus rooms which will be holding events, as well as the 200 or so program participants. And we've placed our order for good weather. So we should be ready by the time you arrive. See you then!
(Don't forget: the convention room block will be released on June 8. After this date it may not be possible to get a room in the Red Lions at the convention rate!)
As much as we'd like to have it otherwise, Westercon 48 will not be run on a 24-hour basis. Everything (filking, gaming, hospitality and the dances) shuts down from 4AM to 8AM each night. This allows everyone to find their rooms at least once a day (making the hotel happy), and gives the hotel and Westercon staff a chance to refresh things for the next day.
The biggest source of confusion thus far has been a change in Red Lion's policy with respect to requests for a river view room. Since these are quite popular, the hotels are tacking on a $10 fee if you absolutely must have a river view room. The $10 is to guarantee your request. If you take your chances, or don't care, you will not be charged extra if you are put into a river view room when you arrive.
If you wish to book a suite, or have questions regarding a suite, please contact me at the convention's GEnie address, or call (503 232-5692.
The staff at both hotels are looking forward to our convention and are looking forward to an event as successful as Westercon 43 was for us and them.
By air: The Red Lions operate a shuttle from the Portland Airport, departing at 10 and 40 minutes after the hour, from 5:40 AM to 11:10 PM. (One shuttle serves both the Red Lion Columbia River and the Red Lion Jantzen Beach.) A taxi to the hotel costs about $15-18.
By bus: The Greyhound terminal is downtown. To get from there to the convention you have two choices: public transportation (Tri-Met)- catch the #5 bus at 5th & Everett, roughly three blocks southeast of the bus station, cost is $1.00-or taxi, cost is about $12-15.
By train: If you take the train to Portland you'll find yourself at the downtown terminal, which is right next to the Greyhound terminal-follow the directions above. However, we suggest that you go to the Amtrak station in Vancouver, Washington rather than Portland. The Vancouver station is much closer to the con (and a cheaper cab ride!).
If the name on your label starts with "G/", then your membership was purchased as a guest of someone else and no other name has been given to us. We encourage you to let us know in advance the name of the person using the membership, so that we can have a correct badge ready.
Memberships are transferable. Please let us know in advance so that we can have the correct badge ready at the convention. A signed note from the original member indicating the transfer of membership is all we need to accept the transfer. Please remember that we will not make any transfers at the convention without a note from the original owner. If you move, or change any of your information during the year, drop us a note or postcard with your new address. We don't want to lose you!
And if you have some free time at the convention, try volunteering at Registration. It's a great place to be and lots of fun!
$50 until June 10, 1995Supporting memberships are $20 (at all times), and for $5 we'll still sell you a pre-supporting membership!
$60 at the door
One-day memberships will be available at the convention only at the following rates:
Friday: $20Children who will be 6-12 at the time of the convention are half price. Children 5 and under at the time of the convention are free. Children must be accompanied by an adult with a membership.
Saturday: $30
Sunday: $30
Monday: $20
We recognize that many children in the 6 to 12 range are capable of independent activity. Therefore, as long as they are causing no problems, they do not have to be under adult supervision. However, if they are not capable of independence, then they must be under adult supervision, or in the day care facility, as above. Children 6-12 are admitted at half the adult price; ID bracelets are not required, but suggested.
Thursday 2:00-10:00 PM (Pre-Reg only)Outside of Registration hours, you can register at the Office (in the Glisan Room in the Jantzen Beach Red Lion).
Friday 11:00 AM-10:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM-6:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM-6:00 PM
Monday 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Fan Pro
Full Page $100 $175
1/2 Page 65 110
1/4 Page 40 70
All ads should be camera ready. Any screened artworks should be 120 - 133 line maximum. Preparation of ads from art and mechanical will be billed at cost. Any and all other production charges will be billed at cost. Color ads, special positions (including covers) are extra. Contact us for full information.
Ad Size: Wide: Deep: Full Page 7 1/2" x 10" 1/2 Page Vertical 3 5/8" x 10" 1/2 Page Horizontal 7 1/2" x 4 7/8" 1/4 Page 3 5/8" x 4 7/8"
The pro advertising rate applies to all other individuals, business and organizations.
If you are unsure whether or not the fan rate applies to you or your organization, please write and describe your situation.
Deadline for space reservations: May 19, 1995.
Deadline for all materials: May 26, 1995.
Westercon 48 Program Book
c/o Stuart C. Hellinger
Post Office Box 561
New York, NY 10150-0561Phone: (718) 438-0853
E-mail: sch@panix.com
CIS: 70402,1371
GEnie: S.HELLINGER1
Chair (& Committee Newsletter) John Lorentz *
Deputy Fred Duarte
Ad Sales Stuart Hellinger
Administration Division Head Linda Pilcher *
Artifacts Nancy Smith *
Art Show Ruth Sachter *
Deputies Sandy Cohen, Jane Hawkins
Assistants Elinor Fadgen, Gary Louie,
Pat Steed, Mindy Sherwood-Lewis
"Beer Track" Dick Pilz
Business Meeting Chair Kevin Standlee
Secretary Elayne Pelz
Child Care Aaron Bodor & Tash Robb
Committee Secretary David Schaber
Club House Roz Malin & Dick Pilz
Daily Zine Clint Budd
Dealers' Room David Schaber
Events/Tech Crew Head Robert Verde
Deputy Dean Koenig
Dance DJ's Kurt Daily, Keith Johnson
Exhibits Sharon Sbarsky
Fan Room Steve Berry, Alan Rosenthal
Filking Cecilia Eng
Flyers Table Steven Payne
Gaming Mary Olsen
Assistant Karl Krehbiel
GOH Liaisons Mark Bourne (Science)
Bruce Pelz (Fan)
Ruth Sachter (Artist)
Skip Ward (Writer)
Green Room Staff Joyce Zimmerschied
Handicapped Members Liaison Mari-El Mor
Assistant Carl Mork
Hospitality Head Debbie Cross
Assistants Pat Gulley, Marci Malinowycz,
William Sadorus
Hotel Liaison Patty Wells *
Assistants Melanie Schaber, Marc Wells,
Ben Yalow
Information John Bartley III
Mail Room Kate Yule
Masquerade Susan Mohn (Twilight)
Deputies Pat & Peggy Kennedy
Staff Richard Lawrence, Tom Whitmore
Office Helen Umberger
Linda Payne-Propst
Roger Wells
Opening Ceremonies Ariel Shattan
Outside Activities Alan Smith *
Program Book Editor Steve Berry
Programming Division Head Andrew Nisbet *
Assistant Dave Hicks
Art Programming Elizabeth Lawhead
Margaret Organ-Kean
Children's Programming Roz Malin
Program Operations Janice Gelb
Publications Division Head David Levine *
Registration Barbara Oldham
Linda Pilcher *
Page Fuller
Assistants John Andrews, David Lohkamp,
Skip Ward
Restaurant & Local Guide Pat MacAodha
Security Head Glenn Glazer
SFWA Liaison to Westercon James Fiscus
Site Selection Rick Katze
Treasurer Paul Wrigley *
Video & Satellite Office Anne Peck, Jeff Peck,
Fred Torck
VIP/SFWA Suite Chris York
Writer's Workshops Angela Marie Cunningham
* Names in bold are members of the Westercon 48 Executive Committee.
Rob Alexander Mary Hanson-Roberts Luise Perenne
AmRen, Inc.: Mari-El Carolly Hauksdottir Lynn Perkins
Mor & Charles Martel Deanne Hicks Jim Pigtain
Alicia Austin Heather Hudson Jennifer Platts
Freddie Baer Brian Hunt Mary E. Powell
Rena Bassilvergoran John Gray III Roberta Rice
James Bergen Barbara Johnson Mark Rogers
Janet Borkowski Eleanor Johnson Jennie A. Roller
Adrian Bourne Kelly Johnson Melody Rondeau
Dorothy Boyle Angela Jones Leonardo D. Rufo
Heather Bruton Mary Anne Koch Jane T. Sibley
Gail J. Butler Lissanne Lake Frances Spencer
Russell Campbell Elizabeth Lawhead J. A. Stelnicki
Ctein Lubov Karen C. Thompson
James Currie L. Pierce Ludke Dineh Torres
James Stanley Daugherty Frank Lurz Tammy Tripp
Lonnie Davis (agent) Mary MacVoy Susan Van Camp
Joy Day Adrienne Zinah Martinez Tami Vaughn
Jeanine Falter Shauna McKain-Storey Diana Vick
Jeff Fennel Barbara McLaughlin John Waible
John R. Foster Linda Michaels Markus Willis
Paul Gorman Ellisa Mitchell Wizards Fantasy &
Robert D. Griffiths Betsy Mott Science Fiction Art
Eleanor Gunderson Leslie Newcomer Gallery *
Jesse David Guiher Cheryl M. Nordgulen Corey Wolfe
Elizabeth R. Hail Margaret Organ-Kean
Sherry Hanson Otherworld, Unltd.
* "Wizards Fantasy & Science Fiction Art Gallery" is the correct name, not "Wizards of the Coast Gallery" as I mistakenly wrote in the previous progress report. There must have been too much magic loose in the world.Due to conflicts that arose Kelly and Laura Freas won't be able to attend-we'll miss them.
Volunteers are always needed and welcome. I'll gladly send volunteer information to anyone who is interested. Please use the contact addresses listed in the progress report or e-mail me directly at R.Sachter@GEnie.geis.com. Thanks!
Friday 6/30: 1:00-5:00, 6:00-11:00Please take note of the fact that Child Care closes for an hour each day from 5:00 to 6:00 for dinner. Children must be picked up by 5:00 for dinner and by closing at the end of the day. Parents will be charged a premium for picking up children late.
Saturday 7/1: 9:00-5:00, 6:00-11:00
Sunday 7/2: 9:00-5:00, 6:00-11:00
Monday 7/3: 9:00-6:00
Rates for child care will be $3.00 per hour, 10 hours for $25.00. Scrip will be sold in the convention office. Our nannies will not be able to sell you scrip or accept cash; you must go to the office to purchase scrip and register your children for child care. Rest assured that our nannies will have plenty to do without trying to administer the paperwork.
Don't forget to bring shoestrings-one or two or a dozen. It does not matter if they have knots in them. It would be nice if they aren't all dirty and muddy.
The ale and mead tastings are part of the beer track and will be every afternoon about 16:00. We will have three meads and two ales to sample. One of the ales is a barleywine called Old Propeller Head. I.D. will be checked. In Oregon you must be 21 to legally drink alcohol.
Basically, the Club House provides a place for everyone to come and rest in between daytime programs they wish to attend. We like bouquets of fresh flowers, quality food, and the murmur of friends talking. This is what we hope to present to you. We hope to see you.
Here is the list of dealers who are registered as of April 4, 1995:
Angelwear Great Escape Games Austin Studios Lady Jayne's Basement Books Ludicrus Games Blue Moon Books M-U Press Book Vault Magikal Aardvark, LTD. Bryan Barrett Quicksilver Fantasies Darlene P. Coltrain Raiments Dragonfly Design Edie Reichard Dragonmaker Shadows Treasure Chest Bob Edwards Shipmans Star Props Eye-Deas Sign of the Unicorn The Fantasy Connection Springtime Creations Firewolf Terra Incognita Fo' Paws Productions Uncomyn Gifts Phil Foglio Unicorn Kelly Freas Joyce Van Scyoc Friends of Filk Dick Wald Games Plus Wearable Starscapes Robert Gavora Wrigley-Cross Books Rhonda Gheen Sculptures
And yes, we'll be scheduling lots of music concerts throughout the convention for those of you who want to hear the best and brightest-watch for the neon-green concert signs which will be posted throughout the convention.
We also hope to have a fair number of music workshops and panels during the day, and will try to schedule these for the Columbia River meeting rooms to concentrate the music in the one hotel and try to avoid too many of the dreaded trips to the Other Hotel... Although we of course encourage you to visit the music dealers and buy lots of tapes and songbooks in the Other Hotel.
And for those of you who are into dancin' music, Friends of Filk is bringing in the Celtic Rock band Tempest for the Friday night dance! Bring your dancin' shoes and prepare to rock 'n reel!
Start, however, by dropping by the REI (Recreational Equipment Inc.) store at the west end of the Jantzen Beach shopping center. REI stocks the U.S. Forest Service's map of the Columbia River Gorge trails. They also have maps to most of the national forests and wilderness areas in the Northwest.
Here are some of the major gorge trails and trail loops:
The fastest way to reach the Gorge from the convention is to cross the Columbia River by the I-5 bridge and take the first right-immediately the other side of the bridge-following the signs east to State Route 14 and Camas and Washougal. After some six miles, the highway connects with I-205. Take I-205 south over the river to the eastbound exit to I-84 (marked for Hood River and The Dalles).
Once on I-84, you have two main choices. If you want the long scenic drive, take the Corbett exit and turn left (east) at the top of the hill. This puts you on the Old Columbia River Highway. If you want to get to the hiking areas quickly, take the Bridal Veil exit and proceed east on the old highway. For Eagle Creek Trail, stay on I-84 past Bonneville Dam to the Eagle Creek Fish Hatchery exit.
Helping us do this will be several groups who will each host Hospitality for a period of time. Each group will bring its own special flavor with them. Friday evening's host will be L.A. Con III, with Chaz Baden in the lead. On Saturday, led by Marci Malinowycz, your host will be The Roscoe Vanguard. William Sadorus will head two groups on Sunday. Anglicon will be bringing the atmosphere of a British afternoon tea during the day, and Norwescon will host the evening with a special theme to be announced.
A wide variety of goodies, from healthy veggies to not-so-healthy sweets, will be available whenever Hospitality is open. We will be closing for one hour each afternoon for cleaning. Wine and good Northwest beers will be available when we reopen at 4pm for a minimal charge of 50¢. A professional bartender will be on hand, so be prepared to have your I.D. checked. Of course, non-alcoholic beverages will have no charge.
The entire suite will be non-smoking, however, there will be two small balconies open to smokers. Remember, the hotel is surrounded by decks overlooking the Columbia River. To encourage a pleasant atmosphere for conversation, no gaming, video, filking, or loud music will be allowed in the suite.
Hospitality is located in the Jantzen Beach Red Lion Room 206 and is open the following hours:
Friday: 12 noon-3 pm, 4 pm-1 amHospitality is a very labor intensive part of the convention. If you appreciate the services it provides, perhaps you can find time to do a little volunteering. Of course, help is needed at all times, but Thursday evening and Friday morning we will especially need volunteers to prep food and set-up the suite. Any help you can offer will be greatly appreciated.
Saturday: 9 am-3 pm, 4 pm-1 am
Sunday: 10 am-3 pm, 4 pm-1 am
Monday: 9 am-4 pm
Mail: John Bartley
2036 NE Hancock
Portland, OR 97212E-Mail: jbartley@teleport.com (main)
jbartley@klic.rain.com (alternate)Phone: (503) 335-0902 home when I am, fax when I ain't (Supra 288i faxmodem)
(503) 335-0860 BBS 14.4 (Intel 144i faxmodem)
(503) 335-0796 BBS 9.6 (Intel 9600ex)
Greg Abraham Mel Gilden Margaret Organ-Kean Heather Alexander Stephen Gillett Fred Patten Clifton Amsbury Elizabeth Gilligan Bonnie Jean Rea Patterson Kim Antieau James Glass John Pelan Astrid Bear Lenora Good Bruce Pelz Greg Bear Sarah Goodman Elayne Pelz Michael Berlyn Eileen Gunn Vol Ranger Betty Bigelow Jon Gustafson Mary Rosenblum Tom Billings Nancy C. Hanger Leonardo D. Rufo Jesse Bone Thea Hardy Kristine Kathryn Rusch Adrian Bourne Ellen Key Harris D. F. Sanders Mark Bourne Norman E. Hartman Steve Savitsky R. V. Branham Patrick Nielsen Hayden Joyce Scrivner Jim Brunet John Hedke Michael Shea Chris Bunch Terry Hiller Andi Shechter Gail Butler Marilyn Holt Josepha Sherman Ted Butler Bob Kanefsky Stu Shiffman Jack Cady Keith Kato Dave Smeds Tim Campbell Jerry Kaufman Dean Wesley Smith Christine Carmichael T. Jackson King Kevin Standlee Frank Catalano Meryle Korn Janet Tanaka Jo Clayton Jean Lamb Susan Taubeneck Ctein Elizabeth Lawhead Bruce Taylor Howard Davidson Tomas Ligotti Lucy Taylor Margaret Davis Sonia Orin Lyris Amy Thomson Joy Day Adrienne Martine-Barnes Suzanne Tompkins John de Camp Margaret McBride Gordon Van Gelder Barbara A. Denz Luke McGuff Ray Villard Paula E. Downing Donna McMahon Vernor Vinge Fred Eckhardt Don McQuinn Chuq Von Rospach Laurie Edison Mari-el Mor John Vornholt Marjii Ellers Mike Moscoe Elisabeth Waters Ru Emerson Kevin Andrew Murphy Kathy D. Wentworth James Fiscus Rebecca Neason Leslie What Margaret Forsythe Larry Niven Tom Whitmore Richard Foss Kevin O'Donnell, Jr. Ben Yalow Louise Foster Marybeth O'Halloran Cheryl Lynn York Esther Friesner Mick O'Halloran Julie Zetterberg Janice Gelb Steven Oliver Kurt R. A. Giambastiani Jerry Oltion
The Convention committee defines as weapons any object designed to cause bodily harm, or any replica of such an object and any other object the Committee determines to be dangerous. However the committee reserves the right to amend this definition of a weapon, and the right to impound weapons for the duration of the convention.
Any weapons purchased in the Dealer's Room must be securely wrapped.
The committee realizes that most people who would like to carry and wear weapons are sensible and careful individuals. However, because of the present liability laws, the risk of weapons causing accident or distress, and to preserve relationships with convention hotels, we have had to adopt this policy. The safety of convention members has to be our overriding consideration.
Of course, smoking is still allowed in the bars, the smoking areas in the restaurants, and in private sleeping rooms. We just want to cut down on clouds of smoke being trapped in enclosed areas, and causing problems for non-smokers.
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362 Susan Allen 674 Mike Dahlke 594 Michael Kinsella
583 Merry Lynn Amsbury 360 Signe Landon Danler 363 Sheila Kowal
581 Sally Amsbury 646 Dan Dubrick 691 M. J. Kramer
690 Zay Amsbury 644 Allyson M. W. Dyar 643 Mike Larkin
629 Chris Andersen 645 Dafydd Neal Dyar 651 Martin Levita
587 Judith Andersen 580 Victoria Ellett 596 Caroline J. Lorusso
628 Teri Andersen 347 James Erwin 595 David J. Lorusso
568 David J. Anderson 557 G1/Escape Books 621 David Ludke
567 Kenneth J. Anderson 558 G2/Escape Books 622 L. Pierce Ludke
617 Jennifer Andre 348 Neal Feldman 625 Lynne Luerding
669 Larry Baker 673 Daron Fredericks 668 Susan Mackey
686 Terri Bates 698 Deborah Fredericks 660 Bill Madera
575 Allen Baum 584 Trish Gallagher 659 Kae Madera
553 Tom Becker 582 Jim Gellette 341 Roz Malin
679 Dennis Bershaw 682 L. Brett Glass 685 Bonnie A. Marston
657 John Best 630 Marcia G. 597 Beth-Marie McCurdy
551 Kent D. Bloom 676 Henry Gonzalez 599 Christian McGuire
346 Mellissa Bowman 571 Katherine R. Goslee 600 Leanna McGuire
684 Marion Zimmer Bradley 572 Robert Goslee 699 Shauna McKain-storey
577 Kenneth Brady 623 Ashley Grayson 338 Miwa McRee
570 Kathryn Brant 624 Carolyn Grayson 640 Dave Melius
509 David Bronstein 681 Patricia Gulley 601 Douglas Metcalfe-White
608 Dave Brown 542 Elizabeth Hail 602 Robin Metcalfe-White
647 Caryn Cameron 543 Guy Hail 603 Linda Michaels
633 Russell D. Campbell 664 Priscilla A. Hapkins 598 David Millar
634 Tina Campbell 544 Vicki Harrison 604 Marjorie Millner
666 Gerald D. Cline, Jr. 642 Mary Hart 42 Dave Moreland
31 Sandy Cohen 652 Carolly Hauksdottir 613 Lin Morgan
663 Sally Conner 552 Ann Hoffert 550 Mary Morman
649 Jenni Contreras 616 Frank Holcomb 627 Jonathan Morris
648 Wes Contreras 658 Michael Hopcroft 626 S. Eileen Mueller
578 Brian Creamer 665 Charles R. Hulse 631 Marcia Muggelberg
541 Diane Cullison 562 Brian Hunt 339 Steven C. Neighorn
588 Angela Marie 689 Mrs. Willie Jane Jakob 522 Mary Olsen
Cunningham 565 Bill Johnson 579 Myrna Ougland
593 Elizabeth Cunningham 566 Jennifer Johnson 554 Spike Parsons
591 Gaia Marie Cunningham 632 William Jones 555 Peggy Rae Pavlat
589 Kiva Elliot Cunningham 650 Wanda Kendall-Levita 688 Flora Jane Persons
592 Scott Lee Cunningham 574 Margaret Kennedy 637 Pierre Pettinger
590 Valkyrie Lee Cunningham 573 Patrick M. Kennedy 638 Sandy Pettinger
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569 Jim Phillips-Brant 672 Stuart Saxonberg 683 Gail Torgerson
340 Dick Pilz 687 Brian Shea 692 Tammy Tripp
342 Evan Pilz 694 Jackie Sherry 607 Teresa Trousdale
343 G1/Dick Pilz 693 Richard Sherry 619 Daniel D. Tucker
344 G2/Dick Pilz 670 David Shoemaker 618 Judy L. Tucker
345 G3/Dick Pilz 671 Michelle Shoemaker 540 Susan Turgetto
667 Pat Porter 641 Henry Allen Smith 635 Dhyana Valentine
548 Mary Porter-Vaughan 636 Claire Smyth 549 Bill Vaughan
605 Joy Ralph 359 Marcia Starke 611 Michael L. Weasner
677 Aaron Redhawk 547 Eric Starker 563 Marc Wells
612 Diane Redhawk 546 Steven Starker 695 Bill Westfield
675 Larry M. Retzlaff 700 Timothy Storey 697 Mary Ann Westfield
662 Michael Rice 609 Scott Swart 576 Donna White
661 Roberta Rice 610 Vicky Dean Swart 585 Nicole Wichgers
680 Margaret Richardson 614 William Sadorus 586 Pamela Wichgers
606 Kristin Ruhle 639 Ray Takeuchi 361 William Wichgers
696 Christopher Runyan 545 Linda Tangermann 620 Sarah Wrench
556 John T. Sapienza, Jr. 615 Kent Teynor
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Unknown 5 New Hampshire 1 Alaska 1 New York 5 Alberta 2 Nebraska 2 Arizona 9 New York 1 British Columbia 9 North Carolina 2 California 218 Oregon 244 Los Angeles 18 Beaverton 13 San Jose 20 Eugene 10 Other 110 Portland 139 Colorado 2 Salem 14 District of Columbia 1 Other 73 Florida 2 Pennsylvania 2 Idaho 2 Texas 9 Illinois 3 Utah 1 Iowa 1 Washington 165 Kentucky 2 Seattle 52 Kansas 2 Vancouver 18 Louisiana 1 Other 95 Maryland 2 Wyoming 1 Massachusetts 3 Michigan 1 Nevada 2 TOTAL 707
[Note: On a parliamentary inquiry at the time of ratification of the current text of the above section, it was ruled that "If the filing paperwork can be verified to be at the address of the administering convention, it is in the committee's possession."]
Report of the "Mandatory Or Obligatory" (MOO) Committee. At Westercon 47, a motion was introduced to replace all occurrences of the phrase "traditional, but not obligatory" with the phrase "traditional, but not mandatory". This motion was referred to a committee (Seth Breidbart, David Berry, Ed Green) with instructions to report back to the Westercon 48 Business Meeting.
Report of the Committee to Create a Report on Making Westercons Easier to Administer (aka "The Clue Committee"). At Westercon 46, a committee (John Lorentz, Kevin Standlee, Seth Breidbart) was formed with instructions to create a report to be given to Westercon Committees summarizing the Westercon rules and making it easier for committees to administer the official requirements. This committee reported to the Westercon 47 Business Meeting that it had taken no action. The Westercon 47 Business Meeting commended the committee for its actions and continued it to report at Westercon 48.