ClipperCon
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| Name: | ClipperCon |
| Dates: | 1984-1989 |
| Frequency: | yearly |
| Location: | Maryland, U.S. |
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| Focus: | Star Trek |
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| Founder: | Marion McChesney |
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ClipperCon is a multifandom convention. It ran for six consecutive years, from February 1984 – February 1989.
The con's highest attendance was 900.
This con became the con OktoberTrek, which in turn became Farpoint.
One con that moved in to fill in the gap when ClipperCon ended was Fan-Out.
Many of the con program covers were done by Gina Godwin. The first con was chaired by Marion McChesney. Bev Volker did the programming for all six years.
Voyages is the con zine for this convention.
The Name of the Con
The name of the con is a reference to the trope of the starship Enterprise being compared to a tall ship.
Welcome to ClipperCon and we hope you will enjoy yourselves. We've been asked several times since planning began why we call it ClipperCon. Baltimore has been a major port of call in our nation's history for the Clipper Ships that once plied the seas. One of these magnificent tall ships rests at permanent anchor at our recently constructed downtown HarborPlace. Francis Scott Key wrote the National Anthem while standing on the deck of just such a vessel as it lay off shore of Fort McHenry during the War of 1812.
Just as these tall ships sailed the seas in centuries past, transporting passengers and cargo to foreign ports, the captain and crew serving as ambassadors of good will, so does the StarShip Enterprise as she sails the
currents of space. "All I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by...." Those words of John Masefield were quoted by James T. Kirk in the series. "Bones, you could feel the wind at your back in those days... and even if you leave out the wind and the sea, the stars are still there... and the ship is yours." We feel the comparison is most appropriate and hence the name of our convention suits our city.
Some Memories
Nancy Kippax remembers:
My ClipperCon experiences were also my introduction to meeting and speaking with the actors and guests on a personal basis. I'd always been the one to hang behind whenever my friends went up for autographs. Even though I'd seen all the original cast members at one con or another, I'd never approached them at all. I don't know, it was just never my speed. But at ClipperCon, out of necessity, I did interact with some of them, and I found it to be quite pleasant. I shared a "Death by Chocolate" dessert with George Takei when we took the guests out to dinner one year. I became quite enamored of Bill Campbell and his lovely wife, Teresa. Bill could tell the most marvelous stories about not only his life in the movies, but stories he had heard from those older citizens who lived in the Actor's Home, where he was employed in the PR offices. Bill had once had a pre-arranged "studio" date with Liz Taylor! Bill was as smooth and charming as he could be, but what impressed me is that after meeting you only once, he remembered your name the second time! What a marvelous man and what fond memories I have of his visits. [1]
That first year, Marion and Gerri, both STAT members active on Shore Leave, were the co-chairpersons for ClipperCon. Our name was taken from one of Baltimore's historic symbols, the great white Clipper Ships that plied the trade routes. It was also, ironically, the symbol used by the Baltimore high school that Bev and I had attended. Coincidence? I think not! Bev took the important secondary position of Program Chair. I was in charge of the Dealer's Room, and other members of our group took other positions. We imported some people from STAT like George Laurence and John Vengrowski, who ran logistics and audio/visual. They would become what is known today as "Conventional Magic". Marion sent out feelers and eventually settled on the lovely Nichele Nichols as our first guest, and we were off and running! We added Allan Asherman, long-time fan and Trek author and chronicler. He brought along a slide show sneak-peek at ST III, which was still four months from opening. ClipperCon lasted for six years, and it was a fantastic experience. This was the something else in fandom that I'd been wanting to do. I got to meet a whole new assortment of wonderful fans and to share a really fun time with them. [2]
ClipperCon 1 (1984)
February 17-19, 1984 at Marriott's Hunt Valley Inn.
Guests of honor were Allan Asherman, Nichelle Nichols, Bob Greenberger, and Howard Weinstein. The fan guest of honor was Gail Bennett.
A presentation:
The Omega I Light Show: A three-projector slide and sound show giving various perspectives on the Star Trek TV series. There is visual poetry, comedy, and a short Star Trek adventure. Over 2000 slides, some originals, presented by MPingo Press.
It was the debut for Omicron Ceti III:
At ClipperCon, OCIII introduces a new multi-media presentation, "The Search for Spock", with slides and narration enhancing the music. Look for "The Complete Omicron Ceti III Lyric Book" in the dealer's room.
From the program book, a warning to behave:
Lastly, remember your actions, as well as ours, reflect on Star Trek's image to the public. Let's keep that in mind as we have fun together this weekend in the continuing celebration of the dream.
There were appearances by Omicron Ceti III, Boogie Knights, Denebian Slime Devils, Ceti and the Eels, and Roberta Rogow.
Panels and programming:
- Artists: "Everything you need to know about fan illustrating"
- Fan Writers: "How to write for publication in zines."
- Pro Writers; "Should you try to have your story published."
- Technology of Star Trek: "High-tech in Star Trek."
- Anatomy of Wrath of Khan: "Some of the questions answered."
- Star Trek Movies Verses Series: "Effect on fan-fiction, changes in characters."
- Filksinging: "What is it, how to write it, and perform it."
- Sweet Survivors: "Memories from some long-time fans."
- Fandom Out of the States: "What's like in Canada, England, Australia."
- Costuming: "Hints from the experts."
- K/S or K&S: "How important is the difference still."
- Star Trek: Fandom's Homeground: "Why do fans who drift away still keep it as a homeground."
- Why Does Hurt Comfort?: "Violence in fanfic, what comprises h/c, what stories do not satisfy?"
- Alternate Universes in Fan Fiction: "What are they and why the need for them?"
- Blake's Seven: "Discussion of a new fringe fandom."
- Fan Fiction from the Male Point of View: "A few of the minority express their views."
- 1984: "The time has come."
- Zine Publishing: "Everything you need to know about it -- almost."
- Artforms in Fandom: "If you can't draw, or write, you can sew, makes crafts, sculpt;"
- Star Trek III: "Discussion of [Star Trek: The Search for Spock] but no rumors please."
- Jedi Panel: "Discussion of the Star Wars movies."
- Dead Dog Panel: "A chance for con-goers to rap about the con with the committee."
ClipperCon 1 (1984): Con Reports
I fully intended to sit down and write a really profound review of CLIPPERCON, held in Baltimore February 17-19, but I just couldn't find it In my heart to do so. Yes, this was the first time I have ever seen Nichelle Nichols (she is so lovely and friendly in person!), or had heard OMICRON CETI III sing (I recommend them to everyone --their set was entitled THE SEARCH FOR SPOCK, and was so beautiful it even made the Klingons behind me sniffle). Yes, they really did have a memorial service for Bill the Cat (ack!). But somehow, listing to Howard Weinstein and Bob Greenberger (formerly of STARLOG Magazine; he wrote the article about ST III in issue #80), was the thing that stuck foremost in my mind. Howie, as they affectionately (?) called him, read us chapter 4 of his forthcoming STAR TREK novel, TREASURE'S TRADE, featuring that old favorite scallawag, Harry Mudd, and a band of religious fanatics, looking to get back something that Harry (of course) stole from them. Greenberger then showed us some slides from -- YES --ST III! Of course, the two of them could not tell us some of the details, and there were no clips of the end of the story. They also felt the need to not only explain what we were seeing, but to interject their own brand of humor into the presentation. The following is a 'stream of consciousness" review of the slides, with Weinstein. and Greenberger's comments in quotes, where applicable... [a detailed, off-the-cuff explanation of many slides]... Any of you who have read the plot synopsis can fit these little tidbits into the outline with no trouble. Believe me, they got a standing ovation! Vonda McIntyre is scheduled to write the ST III novel, due to come out in June.[3]
ClipperCon 2 (1985)
ClipperCon 2 was held July 13-15, 1985. Guests were George Takei, Grace Lee Whitney, Howard Weinstein, and Bob Greenberger.
There was an appearance by Reverend Trekwell and the Temple of Trek Revival.
flyer for the 1985 con
front cover of the 1985 program book, the picture of George Takei at the helm of the USS Constellation (Baltimore Maryland) was taken by Geraldine Sylvester
back cover of the 1985 program book, artist is TACS
ClipperCon 3 (1986)
1986 was the year the con moved from Hunt Valley to the Sheraton.
There was an appearance by Reverend Trekwell and the Temple of Trek Revival.
ClipperCon 3 (1986): Con Reports
This is a smaller con than the summertime Shore Leave that had taken place at the same hotel until this year. Coordinators of both cons have declared that they've outgrown the suburban Marriott, and opted for more costly downtown locations. It is not clear if the higher room rates will influence peoples' decisions whether to attend the full three days, or cut back to save money.
On the plus side, the new hotel is more convenient to train and bus lines. Driving time is cut by about 1/4 for me. Harborplace, the newly renovated inner harbor, two blocks from the hotel has lots of interesting shops and moderately priced eating places. A visit to the beautiful new National Aquarium or the fascinating Science Center is well worth the short walk during luls in con programming.
Clippercon's guest of honor was James Doohan. I'd never seen him in person before, and it was a real let-down, I'm sorry to say. There was not a little dark muttering in the ranks of Kirk fans (and others) after "Scotty's" first appearance. Asked to recall any funny happenings on the set, he pointed- ly said there was nothing funny about Bill. A bit later, this telling ex- change took place .when someone asked him which role he'd have liked to play if he couldn't play Scotty. He said, liThe Captain." This obvious animosity toward William Shatner was most disturbing and surprising. Of course, we don't know his reasons for feeling that way (they may be quite valid) but in letting his displeasure become so apparent, he showed himself to be an egocentric crybaby. Not an appealing picture. Certainly not our sweet, fatherly Scotty.
Some of the panels provided lots of food for thought. Our own Edi took part in one dealing with fandom and the real world which I hope she'll tell us about in full. I was pleased to see and hear one of my favorite Trek writers, Diane Duane (Wounded Sky) on a panel of pro writers. She was very chatty and open about all aspects of pro publishing in general and her writing methods in particular.
One interesting fact that carne out is that Pocket Books can only publish stories set during the 5-year mission. It's their "share" of the ST property. So, if anyone was wondering why there are no post-V'ger pro novels, now you know. [4]
Those Old Mundane Blues. I just returned from ClipperCon in Baltimore, with mixed emotions. On the positive side was the strong participation of Black women at this con. On the negative side was Jimmy Doohan's appearance as GoH, the first time I'd seen him in person.
Having seen all the Big Three, all the Small Five except for Majel, and many of the "minor" characters, I must say that JD came across as least likable in comparison with the character he plays (that standard was carefully formulated to apply to everyone in the cast including Walter). Mr. Doohan's rudeness to his fans and his snide remarks about other members of the ST cast suggest insecurity. At one point he made a racist remark yet seemed unaware that it was offensive. Although I well know that the actors aren't the characters, I do love Scotty, and I was disappointed.
Two fan panels at the con dealt with the relationship between reality and fantasy, and I was interested to see how many fans explicitly opted for "escapism." (Edi was on one of the panels, and I hope she can be persuaded to give an account from her perspective.) Panelists and audience spoke eloquently of the fan activities they engage in purely for love, but when asked whether they were able to pour that same energy and joy and passion into their lives outside fandom (and everyone there did seem, for better or worse, to have a life outside fandom), some replied, "No, I have an unsatisfying job that doesn't look as though it's ever going to get any better, but there's nothing I can do about it, so I'm not even trying." I came away wondering, does fandom drain energy away from our "real" lives, making it progressively harder and harder to make con structive changes? Though fandom is a terrific outlet for untapped creative energies, I see a serious problem in keeping all that energy within fandom, rather than directing it outward, into our jobs and our lives in society. Do we really expect STAR TREK to sustain us for the rest of our lives?
At another fan panel at ClipperCon on "who can play Kirk and Spock," everyone in the room agreed that no one but Shatner and Nimoy can play Kirk and Spock, and most of us (me included) agreed that STAR TREK without Kirk and Spock is STAR TREK without its essential magic.If that's true, then what will those who find STAR TREK fandom the only thing of value in our lives with the rest of our existence after the STAR TREK cast has gone to its great reward? When we're 90-odd, will we still gather around the TV set (in our nursing homes) to watch old STAR TREK videos; will we still be writing explicit "first time" stories and slavery stories and pre-reform bonded warrior stories? Will we have happy memories to look back on besides our involvement in fandom? [5]
ClipperCon 4 (1987)
February 13-15, 1987
George Takei, Jesco von Puttkamer, Marc Orkand, and William Campbell were guests of honor.
One panel included Camille Bacon-Smith; among other things, this panel discussed Mary Sues.
There was an appearance by Reverend Trekwell and the Temple of Trek Revival.
The con skit was "Star Trek IV – The Voyage (The Hell) Home" by the Not Ready for Paramount Players.
ClipperCon 4 (1987): Con Reports
This convention is a fanzine readers paradise. There are panels to attend, movies to see and guests to enjoy. They did a play parody of ST:TVH that was quite enjoyable. Every time one of the actors would forget a line they would ask to see Uhura’s clipboard. After the clipboard had made the rounds several times the audience was roaring. George Takei was the guest and he seemed to enjoy it as much as the rest of us. Lots of fanzines to buy made this a great convention for me. [6]
ClipperCon 5 (1988)
Clippercon 5 was held March 18-20, 1988 at the Marriott's Hunt Valley Inn, Maryland.
Richard Arnold was in attendance. It was the 100 con he attended. [7]
Other guests were Howard Weinstein ("and his faithful companion, Annie!"), William Campbell, Mark Okrand, Bruce Hyde, and Richard Arnold.
Bob Greenberger and Walter Koenig were scheduled to appear but they cancelled. Dave McDonnell (editor of Starlog) was advertised on a flyer, but it is unknown if he attended.
There was an appearance by Reverend Trekwell and the Temple of Trek Revival.
The con skit was "Saturday Afternoon Live" by the Not Ready for Paramount Players.
ClipperCon 5 (1988) Program Book
The program book was edited by Steve Wilson. It contains 48 pages.
The cover is by Bea Quindlen. The Pocket Program is by Renee Volker.
From McChesney, a plug for Star Trek: The Next Generation:
I'd also like to say a few words about Star Trek-The Next Generation. I like it. So must a lot of people, for it has been getting consistently high ratings. Unfortunately, there are people who insist on judging it, not on its own merits, but by comparison with the original series. That's not fair. Granted, Next Generation has its flaws, but so did the original Star Trek: and just as the original improved as time went on, so is Next Generation improving.To me, Star Trek is the voyage of the Starship Enterprise - whoever the crew is; and I like the new crew. Th is does not lessen the original series in my eyes, and this brings to mind another matter.
The original Star Trek was a "Star" show. Next Generation is an "ensemble" show. Both types have their strengths and their weaknesses-why compare apples and oranges?
In closing on the subject, I'd just like to ask one question of the "Anti-Next Generation" people - whatever happened to IDIC? To quote the original series, "The glory of creation is in its infinite diversity, and the ways in which our differences combine to create beauty and meaning.
ClipperCon 5 (1988) Panels
- Actor's Fund: "Some information about guest William Campbell's favorite charity, and what certain fans are doing for it."
- Artists' Workshop: "Potential fan artists, bring your "problems," or best work to be critiqued by some of the experts in the field. Experienced artists exchange techniques and tips on materials with each other."
- Writers' Panel: "Four long-term fan writers share their experiences - humorous and harrowing-in this field. Do they write for fun? When does it become work? What do they expect from an editor?"
- Editors' Panel: "Experienced editors critique previously submitted material and discuss some pitfalls of fan writing. A good learning experience for new writers, a chance to share for the seasoned."
- Publishers' Panel: "'So you want to do a zine?' Listen first as four fanzine publishers share their experiences and ideas."
- Costuming Workshop: "What makes a winner? Award-winning costumers will take a look at your efforts and give you hints to help you you shine when you step before the audience and judges."
- Make-up Workshop: "An alien, a monster, a lovable furry creature or a beautiful enchantress - is it really you underneath that face? Make-up experts show you the art of application."
- Filksong Panel: "How to write a filksong from those who do - very successfully."
- A History of Star Trek Fanzines: "From Spockanalia to Whalesong, from mimeo to off-set, from 50₵ to $18.00 - a look at the evolution of zines. Has it all been progress? What has fandom lost or gained over the years?"
- Fans or Fanatics? or Get a Life!: "When does fan involvement cease to be a hobby and become an obsession? Is it a dangerous or healthy outlet? Listen to the panelists theories, then put your two cents in in a rap session on a subject which touches us all."
- The Aunt Clara Syndrome: "We all have Aunt Claras or moms, dads, sisters, children, etc who can't understand our being one of those "silly Trekkies." How do we deal with otherwise caring families and friends who take a dim view of our involvement in fandom?"
- Bonded or Bondage?: "After all these years, are we still trying to decide when K/S goes too far? Apparently so, because panels on the subject always pack the room. Read any good slash zines lately?"
- Chairman's Choice: "'Fringe Fandoms' are popping up all over, so this year we're straying a bit from our "All Trek" policy to present a panel on Chairman McChesney's "other favorite show" - Blake's 7."
- Is Love More Romantic In Space?: "Our feet may be on the ground, but our heads are in the clouds and our hearts in the stars. If out-of-this- world love stories are your fantasies, you're not alone. this panel will discuss why."
- How Do You Feel?: "Good question. Where does the Kirk/Spock relationship stand after Star Trek IV? How will it be the same? How different?"
- The Triad: "Post Whales McCoy was the keeper of Kirk's best friend's Katra. Now that all the shouting is over, how do these friends view what they've been through, and what effect will it have on their future relationship with each other?"
- Role Playing: "The characters of the original series and the movies are portrayed by some of our fan actors, and they want to talk to you."
ClipperCon 5 (1988) Performances
The Boogie Knights Theodoric of York's Boogie Knights may not be the world's best known filksingers, but they are the zaniest and the oldest "minstrel" show of their kind in existence (reportedly formed in 1173 AD). Their hilarious blend of medieval history. satirical lyrics and popular present-day music has yielded more than forty original parodies, as well as invitations to conventions and Renaissance fairs in Maryland and Pennsylvania. Through circumstances beyond anyone's control, they have published two song books, which are available from the boys, making their appearance not only a delightful treat, but a shameless plug.Please buy our book!-Thank thee.
The Denebian Slime Devils Fandom's Femme Funnies are back with more side-splitting renditions of popular songs. Perhaps they'll even do "Spock the Half-Breed Vulcan" for you. Please, ladies? It's the chairman's favorite.
Fandom Feud Host Gary Davies and four teams of fan celebrities will take the stage and find the answers to all those survey questions that have been circulating around cons this past year. Survey says - be there!
The Not-Ready-For-Paramount Players - Fresh from their hit performance of 'The Voyage the Hell Home" in Raleigh, North Carolina (at Genesis Khan II - a great con), the players are here with a brand-new musical variety, performed in their own satirical, off-beat (and off-key) style. Be sure to be there for laughs and music galore, as they hand out awards honoring favorite Star Trek characters and do the Academy one better!
Reverend Trekwell's Temple of Trek is open for worship Sunday morning at 11 AM. The Reverend expects to see you in church, and will revive the holy Trek spirit in his own zealous fashion. Perhaps he'll discuss his plans to run for President? - Praise Trek!
- a memorial page for Gina Godwin who had passed away about two weeks previously, includes photo (2)
- From the Crow's Nest by Marion McChesney (2)
- Point/Counterpoint by Beverly Volker and Steven H. Wilson ("Star Trek: The Next Generation. To be or not to be?") (4)
- Ensign What's His Name, Not by Walter Koenig ("Everything you always wanted to know about the actor who plays... oh, you know!") (8)
- And You May Call Me Squire by R. Gigi Porter ("An interview with William Campbell.") (10)
- Anticipation by Howard Weinstein ("Are the Good Old Days over -- or just beginning?") (14)
- What's Up, Dave? by David McDonnell ("Something by the editor of Starlog.") (16)
- The Bob Greenberger Report by Bob Greenberger ("What's up in Comics and other media?") (19)
- Special Photo Section (21)
- Next Generation - Were We Ready for It? by Richard Arnold ("Next Generation as seen by an insider.") (31)
- Up from Eden, reviewed by Bruce Hyde ("The ex-Lieutenant Riley talks about a book (Up from Eden by Ken Wilber) he considers the most important he's read this year.") (32)
- Costume Call Policies (36)
- Art Show Rules (38)
- Recommended Programming (41)
from Marion McChesney in the 1988 program book: "One member of our committee loved Star Trek-in all of its form s, and she lived its ideals. She was best known for her graphics and artwork-in particular her T-shirt and program book designs. This year's T-shirt marks her last. We're sad now as we mourn her passing. Gina Godwin was a good friend, and we'll miss her. She lives now in the starry night that she loved. I'll always think of her when I see the lights in the sky."
from the 1988 program book
from the 1988 program book
from the 1988 program book
from the 1988 program book
from the 1988 program book
from the 1988 program book
ClipperCon 5 (1988): Con Reports
ClipperCon...the week after LunaCon, and what a difference a week makes, not to mention a change of venue! ClipperCon is strictly Media.. Fan-run on Fannish principles. Actually, I think ClipperCon and the summer version. Shore Leave, combine the fannishness with the commercialism, so that Neos can come in and not be totally turned off by clannish fannish behavior.
There were lots of fanzines (including mine) and I did quite well, and I won a Workmanship Award for crocheting the "Queen of Night" costume... but there was little or no filking. A room had been set aside for it, but most of the filk was 'performance'...by the Boogie Knights, and the Denebian Slime Devils. And my voice was shot anyway, from the various bugs "going around". So Claire Meyer and I did a few things together, but that was more or less it as far as ClipperCon and filking was concerned. [8]
ClipperCon 6 (1989)
It took place February 1989.
Some guests were George Takei, Howard Weinstein, Bill Campbell, and Bob Greenberger.
There was an appearance by Reverend Trekwell and the Temple of Trek Revival.
A skit was 1 "The Red-Shirt Murders" by the Not Ready for Paramount Players.
ClipperCon 6 (1989): Con Report
We had a tradition at ClipperCon, a communal feast on Friday evening. Marion always insisted on calling this the "Friday Night Supper," while most of us felt "Dinner" would be more fitting and elegant. But no, in her folksy, homespun way, Marion decided it was "supper", and so supper it was. As the final year approached, we decided that the committee would put on a skit, or a play, and it was all about the "Last Supper". The show was titled "So Long, Farewell, and Praise Trek", after the title of the final M*A*S*H* episode, and at one point in the show twelve (or is it thirteen?) of us posed in a tableaux of DaVinci's famous painting of the Last Supper, with Marion in the center position. The script for this zany bit of comedy was written and worked on by several of the committee, notably Bev, April Valentine, and myself, but I remember others contributing lines and ideas. [9]
I helped out with registration for a while, and then saw some of the convention events. Howard Weinstein and Bob Greenberger, both writers for Trek, were there. They gave talks, and updated us a little about ST V. No one could really tell us much about the movie. They had some slides, but the slides didn't show much.
George gave his talk about mid-afternoon. He basically said the same thing that he did in DC. [at the Creation Con on February 11, 1989], so I didn't hang around for the question and answer session.
Later that day, friends and I went over to the Hunt Valley Mall and had dinner. They had a costume contest back at the hotel, and we arrived about mid—contest. The contest was a short one with George [Takei] and Bill Campbell as judges.
Bill Campbell was interesting, and earlier that day, had told us during his talk about his career, what he is currently doing. I enjoyed hearing him, and got to meet his wife.
Saturday evening came to a quiet close, with friends and dancing in the 'Ten Forward Lounge.' I did not stay late as I am allergic to cigarette smoke, so I went to bed early. I must be getting old!
Sunday morning at the convention the Clippercon Committee held a helper's party for the people who volunteered during the convention, George and Bill Campbell were going to be there. George showed up, and stayed throughout the entire two hours, signing autographs and 'laughing.' George had given Marion McChesney (the gal that runs the convention) a box of Godiva chocolates as a gift the night before the convention, so in turn, Marion gave George one piece of Godiva Truffles. It was a riot to see George eat the chocolate.
I then had my picture taken with George, and Mr. Campbell, together. During the picture taking session George stood, with his usual, 'live long and prosper' salute. Bill tried to follow in the same, but didn't quite make it. The salute ended up being an Italian gesture, we were all laughing as he said in his 'Trelane' voice, "Darn, I never could do that thing anyway!" We laughed hysterically as the picture was being shot. George on one side of me, and Bill on the other, all laughing until we cried! The meeting was over too soon, and we had to part company.
About a half-an-hour later I was in the hotel's deli getting a cup of coffee when George walked into the room. He was in line right behind me, when I asked him if he was getting his chocolate. He immediately replied 'yes'. No one can eat just one Godiva without wanting more!
The convention came to a rather quiet close. The convention committee gave a play which told about the running and forming of the convention, then we all hugged each other, as this was to be the LAST CLIPPERCON, and we went our different ways. I hadn't seen George the rest of the afternoon, but did get a chance to thank Bill for staying and having his picture taken with me.
[...]
I would like to take the time to thank the 'Clippercon Committee' members who made Clippercon one of the most 'enjoyable conventions' which I have had the pleasure to be associated with. You ALL WILL BE GREATLY MISSED! Thanks......! [10]
References
- ^ Reminisce With Me/Back To The '80s
- ^ Reminisce With Me/GENESIS: Rebirth and New Beginings
- ^ from TREKisM #35
- ^ from. K/S & K.S. (Kindred Spirits) #19
- ^ from. K/S & K.S. (Kindred Spirits) #19
- ^ from Starland News (summer 1987)
- ^ statement from the Sol III program book in 1989
- ^ by Roberta Rogow from APA-Filk, see May 1988
- ^ by Nancy Kippax in Reminisce With Me/Back To The '80s
- ^ from Page E. Lewis in G.H.T. Journal #19