Westwind #78 January 1984

NWSFS, Norwescon 7

The January 1984 issue of Westwind, mostly a Norwescon 7 progress report, also including announcements, a convention calendar, notes from the NWSFS and Norwescon chairs, and commentary on the cancelation of the Science Fiction XPO.

• Editorial
• Calendar
• The Chair Speaks
• Announcements
  • Socials
  • Attention artist types
  • Personals
• The Chairman’s Corner
  • Welcome to Norwescon 7
  • Science Fiction XPO - No more
  • Rustycon now!
• Norwescon 7 Progress Report
  • Guests of Honor L. Sprague and Catherine Crook de Camp
  • Art Guest of Honor Don Maitz
  • Toastmaster Marta Randall
  • Fan Guest of Honor Jack Speer
  • Attending Pros
  • Hotel Accommodations
  • Getting There
  • Programming
    • Norwescon
    • Masquerade
    • Artists' Workshop
    • Art Show
    • Short Story Workshop
    • Costuming Workshop
    • Trivia Bowl
    • Banquet
    • Fan Room
    • Hucksters Room
    • Children’s Programming
    • Exhibits
    • Film Contest
    • Computer Room
  • Program Book
  • Convention Services
    • Programming/Stage Services
    • StarDance/NORWESCONe
      • Stage Management
    • Personna Games
  • Office Services
  • Site Services
  • Wargamming / Board Games / Role Playing Games Department
  • Media Services
    • Film Program
    • NORWESCON Video Network
  • Properties Services
    • Lost and Found
  • Help Wanted
  • Phone Numbers
  • Registration
    • Norwescon 7 Members

Judy and Robert Suryan

NWSFS

January 1984

Julie Zetterburg-Sardo

Contents copyright c 1983 for contributors by the Northwest Science Fiction Society.

English

Westwind: Clubzine of the Northwest Science Fiction Society

January 1984 No. 78

[Art by Lela Dowling of a dragon chained to snowy rocks, one of which has a sword embedded in it, outside of a castle wall.]

Norwescon 7 Progress Report

artist

COVER ARTIST

LELA A DOWLING

Lela Dowling has done artwork for Westwind and the NORWESCON program books. She currently lives in Rohnert Park, California. The editors wish to thank her for getting her lovely artwork to us just in the nick of time.

in the wind…

FEATURES

NORWESCON 7 Progress Report Pages 7–19
GoH’s Pages 7&8
Attending Pros Page 9
Hotel Page 9
Getting There Page 10
Programming Pages 11–14
Art Show Page 12
Banquet Page 13
Hucksters Room Page 13
Program Book Page 15
Convention Services Pages 15&16
Help Wanted Page 17
Phone List Page 17

DEPARTMENTS

Editorial Page 3
Calendar Pages 3&4
The Chair Speaks Page 4
Announcements Page 5
Chairman’s Corner Page 6

STAFF

Executive Editors: Judy and Robert Suryan
Layout: Judy Suryan
Printing: Michael Brocha
Labels: Tony Pepin
Typists: Mark Schellberg, Robert Suryan

CONTRIBUTORS: Leroy Bervan, Sue Bervan, Dave Bray, Michael Brocha, Kit Canterbury, Jim Cobb, Dean Dearinger, Jerry Kaufman, Carolyn Palms, Michael Scanlon, Mark Schellberg, Judy Suryan, Robert Suryan, Thom Walls, Richard Wright.

ART CREDITS: John Alexander, Sid Enzi, Steve Gallacci, Don Maitz, Wendy Schultz, Judy Suryan, Tamara Vining, William R. Warren, Jr.

Front Cover: Lela Dowling
Back cover: Don Maitz

WESTWIND—the newsletter of the Northwest Science Fiction Society. Issue No. 78, January, 1984. Published by the Northwest Science Fiction Society. Chairman: Judy Suryan ([REDACTED]). Vice-Chair: Elizabeth Warren ([REDACTED]). Sec’y-Treas.: Bob Suryan ([REDACTED]). Recording Sec’y: Jeanine Gray ([REDACTED]). Opinions expressed herein are those of the authors and not necessarily those of the publisher.

Contents copyright c 1983 for contributors by the Northwest Science Fiction Society. Westwind is mailed monthly to members of NWSFS, P.O. BOX [REDACTED], SEATTLE, WA. 98124. Memberships in NWSFS cost $10.00 per year including 12 issues of Westwind. Advertising is accepted: must be received camera-ready by the 20th of the month prior to issue. Mail to NWSFS. Full page (7.5 x 10), $20: half-page (7.5 x 5), $12: quarter page (3.5 x 5), $7: eighth page or business card, $5. NWSFS INFORMATION HOTLINE: [REDACTED].

Editorial

[Cartoon of a computer with antenna and labeled FRED, with text on its screen saying, ‘You want me to do what!?’]

BOB & JUDY SURYAN

Happy New Year! NORWESCON is just around the corner, which is the main reason this WestWind is being published. Every year we ask ourselves: “Are we really sane?” Perhaps not but this annual skiffy endurance contest is really necessary. And why? Because for Science Fiction to remain a viable art form the next generation of fans must see that Science Fiction is lively, entertaining and intellectually challenging.

Fans must have a rallying point. There have always been small enclaves of fans dedicated to various parts of SF, keeping the lamps lit in a world of vacuous literature and cheap, rip-off sci-fi movies. Not all fans like all aspects of Science Fiction. This is unfortunate. There is so much that people in fandom can offer each other, all they need is a time and place to do it. NORWESCON offers this advantage to people. And not just fans. Here is marvelous opportunity for all fans in the Northwest to share their love of Science Fiction with mundanes. I feel that under every mundane is a potential new fan. After all, look how popular the revived space program has been.

So spread the word. Let us make this NORWESCON the most successful one yet. There is one more thing you can do. NORWESCON is not run by the select few but by large numbers of volunteers. Inside this progress report you will see reports on a large number of the functions and programs NORWESCON is offering this year. The con always needs more help, so think hard about what NOREWESCON can offer you and what you can offer NORWESCON in return.

calendar

NORTHWEST CONVENTION CALENDAR

Jan 20–22, 1984: Rustycon. SeaTac Hyatt, $49 flat, [REDACTED]. GoH Robert L Asprin, AGoH William R Warren Jr, FGoH Jerry Kaufman. Mem: $18 door. Info: POB [REDACTED], Seattle 98146.

Jan 27–29: SF Xpo 3784. CANCELLED. Seattle Center’s BIG public con, with movies, huxters, special guests, and more. Info POB [REDACTED], Seattle WA 98111.

Feb 24–26: Rain Finale. Vancouver’s last party- con in the Rain series. Info Box [REDACTED] Bentall Centre, Vancouver BC V7X 1A2.

Feb 25: NWSFS Social. Gray’s in Kirkland, [REDACTED]. Special programming for new fans and members. See article and map. BYOeverything.

Mar 2–4: BayFilk 2. San Jose CA. Official Filk Foundation con; Mem (incl banquet): $20 door. Info: Box [REDACTED], El Cerrito CA 94530.

Mar 22–25, 1984: NORWESCON 7. Hyatt Hotel, $49 flat, [REDACTED]. GoH Catherine &Sprague de Camp, AGoH Don Maitz, FGoH Jack Speer, TM Marta Randall. Mem. $20 til 3/1/84, $25 door (less $2 for NWSFS members). All the fun, excitement, and information that you have come to expect from a NORWESCON. Info POB , Seattle WA 98124; 24-hour HOTLINE [REDACTED]

Apr 28: NWSFS Social. At Suryan’s, [REDACTED] 4th Ave NW, Seattle, [REDACTED]

Apr 27–29: Treasurecon II. War Bonnet Inn [REDACTED]. Guests Walter A Coslet, EdBryant. Mem: $15 til 3/31, $20 door. Info: Box [REDACTED], Billings MT 59102, [REDACTED]

May 4–6: Viking Con 5. Leopold Hotel ($33/35/38) and WWU, Bellingham. Guests TM Alan Nourse and tba. Mem. $12.50 til 3/15, $15 til 5/1 and at the door. Info: Viking Union Room [REDACTED], Western Washington Univ., Bellingham WA 98225.

[Drawing of a unicorn.]

May 25–27: VCON 12. UBC Con Center C$24. FGoH Debbie Notkin, special guest Elizabeth Lynn. Mem: C$15 til 12/31, +C$l/mo. til $25 door. Info Box [REDACTED] Bentall Centre, Vancouver BC V7X 1A2.

Jun 29-Jul 3, 1984: Westercon 37. Portland Marriott Hotel $37/42/45. GoH Harlan Ellison, AGoH Alex Schomburg, FGoH F.M. & Elinor Busby, TM Ed Bryant. Rates $30 til 6/15/84, $40 door, supporting $9. Info POB [REDACTED], Portland OR 97216 [REDACTED]

Jul 13–15: Spokon '84. Davenport Hotel. Info [REDACTED] N Argonne, Spokane 99206.

Aug 30-Sep 3, 1984: WorldCon 42 LA Con III. Anaheim Convention Center. GoH Gordon Dickson, FGoH Dick Eney, TM Robert Bloch, MC Jerry Pournelle. Memb. $40 til 12/31/83. Info POB [REDACTED], Van Nuys CA 91409.

Sep 21–23: MOSCON VI. Cavanaugh’s Inn. GoH Alicia Austin, FGoH William R. Warren Jr. Lensman Awards, Jacuzzi party, famous art show and auction, Sunday brunch, masquerade and dance. Mem. $14 til 9/1, $16 door. Info POB [REDACTED], Moscow ID 83843.

The CHAIR SPEAKS

Judy Suryan

I hope you all had a Happy New Year. At this time I would like to thank Leroy and Sue Berven and Michael Scanlon for hosting our three day NWSFS social and New Year’s Eve party. It takes a lot of courage, time and effort (before and after) to have an event like this in ones own home. I would also like to thank Kit Canterbury for coming up with some very interesting and fun games for the party.

For your Chairman, 1983 was the busiest, most eventful and happiest year of my life. It started with the New Year Eve social at the Bervens/Scanlon house and with me at the height of my wedding plans. Then on Jan. 22 Bob and I were married in a Catholic ceremony at St. Johns church. We honeymooned in Victoria B.C. and returned to the height of the NORWESCON planning. The NWC 6 membership scared the pants off of the committee when over 600 of them showed up on Thursday afternoon of the Con. (We were only expecting about 200.) With 1500 plus attending, NWC 6 was our biggest ever. By the time Monday came around I had never felt so physically run down. Bob and I found out about a week later the reason for my poor health. I was pregnant.

With the arrival of the summer months came some outdoor NWSFS activities. We started with a picnic at Gasworks Park together with the Seattle Astronomical Society. The evening ended with the setting up of a variety of telescopes and we all got to observe some very beautiful objects in the night sky. We ended the summer with a group campout at Flowing Lake. About 25 of us spent the weekend hiking, playing volleyball, crawdad fishing and sitting by the campfire. In between the picnic and campout were outdoor socials and some unoffical group outings to movies and parks.

Also with the end of summer came the completion of the remodeling of Bob’s and my house on 4th Ave. We did not even have any furniture in the house when we had the first social there. It did, however make it a much roomier party. Fall started with us moving into our home and the preparations for NWC 6.5. The Seattle Hyatt was once again the site of the club’s activities. Halloween weekend is the perfect time for a point-five. The rest of the Mundane world is dressed and acting as “un-normal” as we are.

The year ended on the best note of all, with the birth of our beautiful daughter Angela. She attended her first social at the ripe old age of 3 weeks. It was the 1983 New Year’s Eve social. When Bob walked into the Bervens house that night he was attacked by six beautiful women. I do not know if he was happy or disappointed when he found out they only wanted what he was carrying, Angela.

I do not know how any year could possibly top this one. Bob says 1984 will be even better because we are in love, we have our little girl, our silly puppy (son) Heathcliff and we are all together. I think he is right. I guess we will soon see.

From my family here is wishing you the best year ever in 1984.

announcements

SOCIALS

The club is always looking for a new place to hold our monthly NWSFS social. If you are interested, here are some particulars. A NWSFS social usually has anywhere from 15 to 30 people attending, occasionally we have more. If you have a very small house or apartment this could disqualify your place.

Before volunteering to hold a social in your apartment you should check with your landlord or manager and all the other residents first to find out if the noise or late hours of the party will be a problem.

Because most of our members live in the Seattle area, we would prefer to have the social somewhere between Kent and Lynnwood and no further east than Bellevue.

The host and/or hostess has to provide some minor items for the party. For further information call the NWSFS hotline at [REDACTED] and leave a message. If you would rather talk to a live person, call Judy Suryan at . The host and/or hostess of a NWSFS social will receive $10.00 to help defray the expenses of their services.

Attention Artist Types

Now is the time for all good artists to come to the aid of thier program book. Yes, the norwescon 7 program book needs your black and white illustrations and cartoons for possible inclusion as spot illustrations. Size dose not really matter, it’s the contents that count. we will reduce or enlarge to fit.

Please send originals, stats or high quality photocopies to M chael Brocha at [REDACTED] Airdustrial Way, Olympia, WA. 98105 by February 15. Please be sure to include your return address with all submissions.

The following has been a paid announcement for the “Lets get some Northwest artists in the Norwescon 7 program book” committee, Michael Brocha, chair.

PERSONALS

Have you had an important change in your life? Do you know of one that has happened in the the life of another NWSFS member or fan? Perhaps you have moved or are planning to and want to stay in touch. Maybe you have gotten engaged or married or are planning to in the near future. Can we expect a new little fan soon? Perhaps you have acquired a great new job that you want to tell the whole world about.

If this is so you can have it published in the Westwind by writing to us c/o WW Editor: P.O. Box [REDACTED], Seattle, WA 98124 or call the editor (Judy Suryan) at [REDACTED] before 10 p.m.

Nancy-Lou Polk needs help finding a roommate to share a room a NORWESCON 7. If you are interested the address is 12206 Magolia Blvd. N. Hollywood, CA 91607. The phone is [REDACTED].

Bob and Judy Suryan are happy to announce the arrival of Angela Genevieve Suryan. She was born on Sunday, December 11 at 4:15 p.m. Angela weighed 8 lbs. 15 oz. and was 22 inches long at birth.

We have had a lot of fans moving around in the last few months. Here are just a few.

Jay Palmer has moved to a new place in the University district. His address is [REDACTED] 16th Ave N.E. and the new phone is [REDACTED].

Chuck van der Linden has moved from Bellingham back to Seattle. Chuck’s new address and phone are: [REDACTED] S.E. 46th St.,Mercer Island, WA 98040, [REDACTED]. He iscurrently working at Island Video on Sand Point Way.

Shirley Palmer moved south to the Burien area. [REDACTED] 10th S.W. #4, Seattle, WA98166 is Shirlev’s new address and her phone number is [REDACTED].

Rumor hath it that Shirin Salzer from Bellingham (Chairman of Viking Con 3) is planning to move to Seattle as soon as she finds a job down here. We wish her luck and hope to see her soon.

The Chairman’s Corner

Richard Wright

WELCOME TO NORWESCON 7

It looks like we will again have a great line-up of events, guests, and good fun for all of us to share at NORWESCON. I am looking forward to seeing all of you once more.

Mark Schellberg and his programming staff are hard at work putting together a set of panels and special events that will inform, excite, and amuse you. There will be more participatory programming, and more issue-orientated subjects. Like a sentient being, NORWESCON learns and grows through change. Our dedication to quality, and service to you our members, ensures a positive change.

And you are a part of all this. Not only as members, going to and enjoying the con, but through your participation in the planning and execution of NORWESCON. Many of the good programming ideas have come from you members (of course, the ConCom and programming staffs are members, too), and some 200 of you work in some capacity during the con. So, if you want to become even more involved this NORWESCON, then please contact me or the appropriate department head of your interest area. OK?

I am sure that we will all have an interesting and enjoyable time at NORWESCON 7. I look forward to it.

SCIENCE FICTION XPO - NO MORE

It was with some sadness that I heard that the Science Fiction Xpo 3084 would not occur this year. The producers, Scott Langill and the One Reel Vaudeville Show, after eight years of Xpo’s, have decided not to do it again, and to devote themselves to other ventures. The demise of Xpo will leave a large gap in local SF events.

SF Xpo was the big public SF affair held in January at the Seattle Center. With its larger budget, provided by the City, the Center, arts groups, and businesses, Xpo was able to attract such “stars” as Harlan Ellison, George Pal, Robert Wise, Jack Arnold, Sandahl Bergman, Jimmy Doohan, Buster Crabbe, George Takei, and Jacques Vallee, as well as many of our own local “stars”. These provided the draw that made the Center and the Food Circus happy.

The BIG event for many of us was the Bug- Eyed Monster Ball. Both I and Julie Zetterberg were past Mz. Xpo winners of the costume contest. Julie, the reining (and last) Ms. Xpo, responded “terrible, just awful” to the news of Xpo’s demise, meaning that a major showcase for local costumers is now lost. Even though Xpo never provided a MC who knew what SF or costuming was all about, they did attract many well- executed costumes.

Xpo’s erratic Art Show did have some major highlights, including the continuing involvement of artist Bill Stout, and the recent robotic art exhibit. The on-going conflict with the Center House businesses about the placement of the hucksters often blunted their effect, but the variety was always interesting. Local clubs like NWSFS benefitted from having space at Xpo, and we appreciated that access to fans.

Although it was generally awful (purposely burlesque), I truly enjoyed each year’s episode of “Rocky Jones and the Space Polka Patrol”. I will miss the antics of Alan Brandon (Rocky), David Norfleet (Winky), Louise Lovely, and the rest of the Polka folk. I know they will live in the hearts of Atomic Pretzel fans forever.

I have said in this column before that Seattle needs and will support large media-orientated events like Xpo. With the demise of PSSTcon, and now Xpo, and the stillbirth of Oberon’s Future Fest, there is now a large vacuum left. Xpo was the only one that attracted large civic and corporate support, and was therefore the most successful. It was also the best managed, and the care and planning that the Xpo folk put into it showed. I hope that someone can fill this loss.

Best wishes to Scott and Norm Langill, Louise Lovely, Sharon Greenberg, and the Xpo staff for continued success in their future efforts.

RUSTYCON NOW!

RUSTYCON is upon us in a week or so, and it appears that it will be a good convention. A lot of time and talent has gone into this “small, fannish-orientated” con, and it deserves your attention. With the cancellation of Xpo, RUSTYCON is the only SF major event in this area this month. So, I urge you to attend, and enjoy RUSTYCON along with me. See you there!

NORWESCON 7 PROGRESS REPORT

NORWESCON has been fortunate to have had an impressive list of guests who have contributed to NORWESCON’s overall success.

Our past Guests of Honor have been….. Norwescon 1 - TheodoreSturgeon, Norwescon 2 - Philip Jose Farmer, Norwescon 3 - Alfred Bester, Norwescon 4 - Samuel Delaney, Norwescon 5 - Thomas Disch, and Norwescon 6 - Jack Williamson.

This year will be no exception. Already, NORWESCON has racked up an impressive list of “pros” who will continue to make NORWESCON the best place (except maybe Worldcon) to meet your favorite author, artist, editor, poet, and filmmaker.

Along with the 100 or so “attending pros” at this years convention, NORWESCON is proud to present L. Sprague and Catherine Crook de Camp as our Guests of Honor, Don Maitz as our Art GoH, Jack Speer as Fan GoH, and Marta Randall as Toastmaster.

Our GoH’s biographies and a list of the attending “pros” are presented herewith.

Guests of Honor

L. Sprague and Catherine Crook deCamp

L. Sprague de Camp’s first published SF story was “The Isolinguals” in Astounding (Sept. 1937). Since then he has authored or edited over ninety-five books in such diverse fields as historical fiction, SF, fantasy, poetry, biography and history of science. His SF and fantasy earned him the Gandalf Award as a Grand Master of Fantasy in 1976 and a Grand Master Nebula Award from the Science Fiction Writers of America in 1978.

Sprague de Camp’s SF and fantasy has always been characterized by both logic and deft humor. Some of his better knownworks include: Genus Homo, Divide and Rule, Rogue Queen, The Wheels of SF, The Viagens Interplanetaries series, the Khrishna Series, the Compleat Enchanter series and The Fallible Fiend.

He has also written a great deal about Robert E. Howard and Howard’s most famous character, Conan of Cimmeria. He has written or edited over a dozen Conan novels and two non-fiction books on Conan. Most recently, he and Catherine co-authored Dark Valley Destiny, a biography of Robert E. Howard.

Sprague de Camp’s non-fiction includes Lost Continents, Ancient Engineers, The Great Monkey Trial and Cities of the Ancient World. He also produced 76 radio scripts on scientific topics for “Voice of America.” Sprague has also written five historical novels.

Catherine Crook de Camp is a long time collaborator with Sprague. Together they authored or edited the following books: Science Fiction Handbook (revised edition), Ancient Ruins and Archaeology, Spirits, Stars and Spells, The Day of the Dinosaur, Three Thousand Years of Fantasy and Science Fiction, and Tales Beyond Time.

The de Camps have been married for 44 years and have two sons. They currently live in Villanova, Pennsylvania.

Art Guest of Honor

Don Maitz

Don Maitz, our Artist Guest of Honor, is a lifelong resident of Plainville, Connecticut. He studied at the University of Hartford Art School and Paier School of Art, where he graduated at the top of his class.

Don is a freelance illustrator who, since 1976, has created over one hundred covers for such publishers as Simon and Schuster, Playboy, Fawcett, Berkley, Ace, DAW, Popular Library and Doubleday. A great deal of his work has graced the covers of fantasy and SF novels, including Gene Wolfe’s Book of the New Sun tetralogy, Tanith Lee’s Silver Metal Lover, Kill the Dead, Day by Night and Drinking Sapphire Wine and Richard Purtill’s Mirror of Helen, to name a few.

Don’s work has not gone unnoticed. He is a four-time Hugo nominee. In 1980, he was awarded the H. P. Lovecraft Award for Best Artist at the 6th World Fantasy Convention and was a nominee the next three years.

He has also done freelance work for NBC, TV Guide, Bell Telephone, Kodak and Seagram & Sons. His work has been exhibited at the New Britain Museum of American Art: the 22nd Annual Exhibit for the Society of Illustrators, N.Y.: The Canton Art Institute, Canton, Ohio: Kent State University, Kent, Ohio: UCLA: Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, Conn.: and numerous conventions.

[Drawing of a mermaid swimming with a narwhal.]

Toastmaster

Marta Randall

Born in Mexico City in 1948, Marta Randall has been a confirmed Bay Area resident since 1950.

She began writing SF professionally in 1970 and has authored A City in the North, Islands, Journey, and Dangerous Games. Her most recent novel, The Sword of Winter (Timescape 1983), has garnered excellent reviews. Marta Randall currently edits the prestigious series, New Demensions. In addition to authoring and editing, Marta has taught would-be SF writers at the Clarion and Haystack Workshops.

Marta is currently serving her second term as president of the Science Fiction Writers of America and previously served as vice president. (She’s either a masochist or a candidate for sainthood.)

NORWESCON 7 will be Marta’s fourth NORWESCON.

Fan Guest of Honor

Jack Speer

Jack Speer, Fan Guest of Honor, is probably the on person who best defined early SF and fantasy fandom, and in doing so gave it a sense of identity, a place of its own. Jack had an early interest in SF, reading his first issue of Amazing at the age of seven. At 14, he discovered “organized” fandom. Two years later his “Institute of Public Opinion” completed the first fannish poll.

In 1938 Jack moved to Washington, D.C., and helped start FAPA, the first modern SF/fantasy amateur press association. A year later he published Up to Now, the first history of fandom. With the realization that fandom had a history, fandom became self conscious.

Jack became the first fan traveler, one who traveled across country just to visit other fans. In 1943, he completed the first fan encyclopedia, that for once defined fannish culture and language. Two years later he became official editor for the National Fantasy Fan Federation, which had been started by Damon Knight to unify fandom. Jack has also been official editor for FAPA.

While in the Capitol, Jack worked for the War Dept.’s Lend-Lease Administration, and spent a year in Algiers in the U.S. Food Mission to North Africa. After the war, he moved to Seattle to attend the U.W. Law School and was admitted to the Bar in 1949. In 1958 Jack became our 41st District’s state representative. Then in 1962 he moved to New Mexico where he practiced law and was a Judge.

Jack is still quite active in fandom and still contributing to FAPA. He holds some kind of record by publishing 53 issues of StefNews in two years. Jack is also known as fandom’s grammarian (wonder what he is going to do to this?). NORWESCON is pleased to honor Jack for his many first contributions to fandom.

[Drawing of a dragon.]

attending pros

WE ARE PLEASED TO WELCOME THE FOLLOWING GUESTS TO THIS YEARS CONVENTION.

Richard & Wendy Pini
Frank Marshall
Maureen Garrett
Sid Ganis
Robert Watts
Julian May
George Harper
Jessica Salmonson
Wendy Wees
Julie Stevens
Joel Davis
Gene Van Troyer
Eric Vinicoff
Jody Scott
Joanna Russ
Phyllis Ann Karr
Robert Wilfred Franson
Vonda N. McIntyre
Marilyn Holt
Gordon Eklund
Bruce Taylor
Frank Catalano
Craig Miller
Steve Perry
David Brin
FM Busby
John G. Cramer
Craig W. Anderson
Sharon Newman
Richard Mueller
Richard Purtill
Mildred Downey Broxon
Cyn Mason
Harry J.N. Andruschak
Charles Platt
Michael D. Mayo
Jerry Oltion
Madeline E. Robins
Robert Adams
JT Stewart
Paul Sammon
Joan Vinge
Jim Frenkel
Vicki Poyser
Janet Gluckman
Robert Lynn Asprin

hotel accomodations

Yet again this year, Norwescon is glad to announce we will be holding the convention at our old buddy, the SEA-TAC HYATT HOTEL.

So, enclosed with this progress report is your personal reservation card for the Hyatt. Though room reservations will be available up until the day of the convention, you should, nevertheless, make your reservation promptly. Room space (as we’ve learned in the past) is limited.

The Hyatt will confirm all reservations. Should you manage to procrastinate into Mid-March on your hotel reservations, or if you are temporarily lacking personal wealth, there is an assortment of alternative motels/hotels within a block or two of the Hyatt. One of which is Nendels located just kitty-corner to the Hyatt.

Both the Hyatt and Nendels spurn inflation by offering low, low convention rates. The Hyatt is still $49 for any multiple occupancy. Nendells is $37 for either a double or single room.

We think that the service at the Hyatt and Nendels are both worth every penny. We are sure you’ll agree. The Hyatt can be reached by phone at [REDACTED] or by spaceship at:

Hyatt Hotel
[REDACTED] Pacific Highway South
Seattle, WA 98188.

If you choose to stay at Nendels, you may call [REDACTED] or write:

Nendels Motor Inn
[REDACTED] Pacific Highway So.
Seattle, WA 98188

P.S. The Hyatt will gladly hold your luggage in a secure place beyond checkout time on Sunday (or Monday) if you desire.

Getting there

For the sixth time, the NORWESCON committee has picked (on) the Hyatt Seattle. It is still Seattle. It is still located right on Pacific Highway (Highway 99), at the north end of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

Flying fen can take the free two-minute Hyatt shuttlebus (just call them) from the airport to the hotel or spend hours discovering there is no pedestrian thoroughfare connecting the airport with any of the surrounding hotels.

Driving south on I-5 from the Northern Lands you would be prudent to take the exit on your right marked “Burien-Southcenter Blvd” and follow the left fork (Burien) onto Highway 518. Proceed on up the hill for about a mile til you see the Highway 99 exit. Travel southbound on 99 until you arrive at the Hyatt, which is on your right just after you cross 170th.

Journeying south (and then westward) on I-405 you will observe it to metamorphose suddenly into Hwy 518 at the Southcenter Shopping Mall. Don’t panic! Just proceed as the Northern Folk from there.

Should you be migrating North from Oregon or California on I-5, may we suggest the senic 188th Street (Airport) exit, which you follow till you hit Hwy 99. Hang a right onto Pacific Hwy S. (it’s 99), drive past dozens of hotels, and you will find the Hyatt to be one on the left at the end of the hotel strip. Take a left onto 170th and left into the Hyatt back parking lot. If you find yourself driving by the Washington Memorial Park (boneyard), you just passed it!

Those arriving in downtown Seattle by train, boat or bus can take a taxi or bus to the hotel. Taxis from Seattle to Sea-Tac run $18 to $20.

Bussing to the Hyatt is simple. Coming from Seattle take a #174 to Sea-Tac. DO NOT get on a 174 EXPRESS, you may never be seen again. Downtown, the 174 runs west down Stewart St. and south on Second Ave. The 174 stops at every other bus stop downtown (they are marked). The Greyhound station is on 9th and Stewart is on thebus line, and the King Street AMTRAK station is one block away from the 2nd and Jackson stop. From the ferries, go east up the hill to Second Ave.

Bus fare from Seattle is 75 cents during non-peak hours and week ends and 90 cents during peak hours, Monday through Friday, 6–9 a.m. and 3–6 p.m. If you get on before 6th and Stewart, you pay then and get a paid transfer coupon. Otherwise you pay when you get off at the Hyatt (downtown Seattle is a “Free Ride” area).

Coming from the Eastside, Renton or Burien areas take a #240 bus. It connects with many other bus lines along the way. Fare is 50 cents normally and 60 cents Monday through Friday 6–9 a.m. and 3–6 p.m.

Both the #174 and #240 stop right in front of the Hyatt. Metro’s information number is [REDACTED] if you need more help.

[Hand-drawn map of the area around the Hyatt hotel.]

programming

NORWESCON

It’s a fact! We are doing it again! A full 3 1/2 days of NORWESCON fun. Beginning at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 22, there will be the opening ceremonies, GOH introductions and the usual dance with live band. The Hospitality Room will also be open to keep you going through the night.

Friday, Norwescon starts its diverse four track programming, featuring panels on science fiction, fantasy, art, comics, the sciences, the media, and dozens of other areas which are of interest to the members of Norwescon. The evening ends with fabulous NORWESCONE SOCIAL and STARDANCE.

Saturday, the hectic programming continues and culminates with the Lucasfilms presentation of Indy II - The Temple of Doom: the Meet-the-Pros Autograph Party: the fabulous Norwescon Masquerade: and finally, the ever popular Seattle in '81 Bidding Party.

The Sunday line-up of events will be a little different than last year. Our usual Banquet is being turned into a Breakfast Buffet with the usual GOH speeches. Immediately after the breakfast buffet, the Art Auction will take place, followed by an afternoon of more programming, special events, and the Fannish Olympics.

Last year, the winner of the Fannish Olympics was Hogans' Goat. This year, NWSFS challenges Hogan’s Goat to a rematch. NWSFS also challenges all other teams who we have handily beaten in the last three years to an even more exciting match of fate.

Sunday will end with the Closing Ceremonies, where the winners of the various Norwescon contests will receive their just rewards: yet another Norwescon Dance for those who still have the energy left to boogy: and last but not least, the Dead Sasquatch Party, for those who wish to share a few moments of zaniness before returning to reality. And, for those who can barely make it, there is the traditional survivor’s brunch on Monday morning.

With all that going on, you’d figure we’d run out of energy to do any more, but no. There’s the 3 channel, 72 hour video network, featuring the usual collection of movies: the 16mm Film Program: role gaming and classes: the Norwescon Daily, a fannish newspaper for those “who need to know”: and of course, the Norwescon Hospitality Suite for those who may need an occasional moment’s respite from the foregoing, the irrepressible Elizabeth “Dragon Lady” Warren.

Also, at this year’s Norwescon, there will be several programs for those with special interests. Some of these programs are listed below:

Masquerade

Just as you transform yourself for the Masquerade, so has it transformed itself for you. Forget every line you ever stood in, and every hour you waited in a hallway. This year it’s as easy as A,B,C. A-fill out your form in the Masquerade office from noon until 8:30 on Saturday. B-Show up 30 minutes before Starting Time to choose your seat and place in the Master Sequence. C-Parade in front of the audience, out through the photography lobby, back into the audience and through the kitchen to your seat to watch the rest of the Masquerade, the Entertainment, and wait for the Awards Presentations.

There are exceptions to C-in that you can, with prior arrangement, show up 30 minutes after the Masquerade has started and be inserted directly into the Parade Sequence. Qualifications for this exception include costumes which are large, heavy, hot, or fragile, and/or contestants who have obligations during Masquerade Preparation time. However, you MUST have already filled out your entry form with office personnel.

So we’ll see you in March, for the most streamlined and super Masquerade ever.

Artists' Workshop

It has been said that watching an artist at work in worth more than spending a thousand hours at the canvas. This year, the artist workshop will be a place where amateur artists can observe the “Pros” in action: learning the techniques for drawing and painting that made the pros, “Pros”.

[Drawing by Don Maitz of a woman piloting a small hovercraft as a man crouchers behind and over her, gesturing forward.]

Art Show

The Norwescon Art Show will again be located in the portable office modules just outside the main programming rooms. The show will be open for three full days and will again include a gala artists' reception Saturday evening.

Hanging space is available for S10 per panel (approximately 4 by 4 feet) with a limit of two panels per artist. Display space (for 3-D, etc.) is available for S10 per half table or half case (approximately 2 1/2 by 3 feet). There will also be a ten percent commission on art sold in the show or at auction. Full payment is required to reserve space.

The deadline for requests is February 15, 1984 but the Show is expected to fill up well before then, so please make them early.

DO NOT mail in art unless you have received confirmation of reserved space. For further information, write Thom Walls at PO Box [REDACTED], Seattle, WA 98124 or call [REDACTED].

Short Story Workshop

Hosted by Michael Scanlon.

The Norwescon Short Fiction Workshop is coming up again, so all aspiring authors are reminded of the rules.

Stories should be speculative fiction (SF or Fantasy), no more than 3000 words long, and done in a standard manuscript format. (A good one is: double spaced, one inch margines, with name and address, along with title, on the first page. The name, all or some of the story title, and page number on the rest of the pages in the upper right hand corner of the page.)

The will be four workshops at Norwescon 7, each two hours long. Each will have three submitters and three professionals.

The deadline for entries to the workshop is March 1, 1984. Send seven copies of the story to: PO Box [REDACTED], Seattle, WA 98124.

Costuming Workshop

For those who are interested in the art of costuming, Norwescon has a room where the award winners of previous costume contests can show their wares.

For those who are interested in learning about costumes and how to go about making them, this is the place.

If you would like to display your costume, please contact the costuming room coordinator at PO Box [REDACTED], Seattle, WA 98124.

Trivia Bowl

Hosted by Sue & Leroy Berven.

Faster than a speeding spaceship, more pointless than a “New Wave ‘SF’ novel” - it’s the Trivia Bowl! One to four creatures compromise a team for the preliminary, semi-final, and final rounds. Preposterous precision will reap the remarkable rewards for rapid reitteration of the facts nobody else thought worth memorizing….and your friends won’t believe it either. Be there! NORWESCON TRIVIA BOWL, hosted by Sue & Leroy Berven. For information call [REDACTED].

Banquet

Because it worked so well at NORWESCON 6.5 (and not to be outdone by Moscon and Rustycon), we are changing the format of the NORWESCON Banquet to a Sunday morning brunch. For the ridiculously low price of $6.50, you will buffet serve yourself fruit juices, fresh fruit, danish, bisquits, hash browns, bacon, sausages, scrambled eggs, and coffee, tea, or Sanka. Milk and no-host Champagne will also be available.

Special entertainment will accompany this sumptuous spread, which will begin at 10:30 Sunday morning. At 11:30 the room will open up for Guests of Honor speeches. After the room is turned around, the famous NORWESCON Art Auction will start at 1:30.

We expect the NORWESCON Banquet brunch to sell out fast. To reserve your space at this feast, please mail $6.50 to NORWESCON Banquet, PO Box [REDACTED], Seattle WA 98124. Don’t miss this best meal value in town! You will also be eligible for some fantastic Banquet door prizes.

Fan Room

Hosted by Jerry Kaufman.

Would you like to know about fanzines: what they are, how to get them, who publishes them, how they’re done? Do you want to find out what fandom was like before you came to your first convention? Do you want to meet other fans in a relaxed atmosphere, off the beaten ground of the Autograph Party? Do you just want to rest your feet and have a cup of coffee or tea? These are the reasons we’re having the FAN ROOM this year: if you can think of any others, come by and tell us.

We’re planning to have fanzines for sale and display, as well as programming devoted to fanzine production, current causes, and convention organization. If you want to sell, display, give away your fanzine, make any suggestions, or volunteer you help, write Jerry Kaufman and Suzle at [REDACTED] Winslow Place N, Seattle. WA 98103. For information call [REDACTED].

Hucksters Room

The Norwescon Hucksters' Room continues to be one of the finest in the country and this year will be no exception. The room will have its usual assortment of quality dealers from all over the United States and Canada. For three full days they will provide a fine selection of new and rare books, magazines, art, games, and other unusual science fiction and fantasy paraphernalia.

The Hucksters' Room will again be located in the spacious Satellite Room with about 55 tables available. At $45 per table (includes one Norwescon membership), they are expected to sell out very rapidly. The deadline for requests is February 15, 1984 and full payment is required to reserve your table(s). There is a three table limit per dealer. For further information, write NORWESCON HUCKSTERS' ROOM, PO Box [REDACTED]. Seattle, WA 98124 or call Dave Bray at [REDACTED].

Children’s Programming

In the past, Norwescon has lacked programming for children. This year, a special workshop will be open for children ages 4–10. This is where children can learn about science and science fiction through creative activities such as: storytelling, filksinging, fantasy role playing, art contests, and science demonstrations.

If you are interested in helping coordinate some of these activities, please write: Children’s Programming, PO Box [REDACTED], Seattle, WA 98124.

Exhibits

Norwescon will again offer a “live art” exhibit area in the upper Phoenix Lobby of the convention area. In the area, artists and crafts people will create or perform to your specifications and pleasures.

Exhibit space is available for $30 per table and includes one Norwescon membership. Full payment is required to reserve your table(s). The deadline for table requests is February 15, 1984.

For further information, write NORWESCON EXHIBITS, PO Box [REDACTED]. Seattle. WA 98124 or call Dave Bray at [REDACTED].

Film Contest

Hosted by Jim Cobb.

After a highly successful first year, our amateur film contest is gearing up to bring convention goers a whole new set of first run works by the cream of the Northwest’s Amateur Filmmakers.

This year we will be using a revised judging and awards system that should provide for an even better representation of the talent. Awards will be given for all of the visual media, S8mm, 16mm, and VHS video.

Anyone interested in entering this years' contest should contact the contest director, Jim Cobb at [REDACTED] or write AMATEUR FILM CONTEST, PO Box [REDACTED] Seattle, WA 98124.

Computer Room

Hosted by the Telecommunications Users Group (T.U.G.).

The computer room’s format will be different from the previous years. In addition to the usual games there will also be representatives from T.U.G. who will be giving demonstrations on how to communicate from computer to computer via phone lines. There will hopefully be a BBS (Bulletin Board System) running to leave messages and party notices to other people at the convention.

If you would be interested in having your computer displayed in the computer room, either contact Dean Dearinger at [REDACTED] or write COMPUTER ROOM, P.O. Box [REDACTED], Seattle WA 98124.

[Ad: THE WEB OF SORCERY CAN YOU MANIPULATE IT?

[Drawing of a person’s face surrounded by swirls and points of light.]

Learn How in the Phoenix Rooms

Friday, March 23 at 6pm

THE JODY SCOTT SHOW]

Program Book

PROGRAM BOOK

The Norwescon 7 program book will be 80 offset printed pages containing fiction by the de Camps and Marta Randall and a full color cover by Art Guest of Honor Don Maitz. Publishers and editors will find the NORWESCON Program Book a fine showcase for advertising recent or forthcoming books by the attending authors.

The Dealers among you should particularly consider advertising in the program book. Even a small ad will give you an edge, and greater recognition, among the 55+ tables facing the bewildered fan. A quarter-page ad costs only $35 and we’ll even do the layout for you with prior arrangements. Just write out what you want, suggest an illustration, and enclose a check.

Actually, regardless of whether you plan to have a dealer table or no, you should still consider program book advertising. It’s an ideal means for reaching hordes of SF fans and readers throughout the Pacific Northwest, most of whom probably don’t know of your store or merchandise. It’s also inexpensive. Printing and postage for a flyer mailed to our 1600 members would be $275–eight times the cost of a quarter-page program book ad!

RATES AND MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS

	WIDTH	HEIGHT	PRICE
Full Page	7 1/2 x	10	$100
Inside covers			$120
1/2 page, vertical	4 1/2 x	7 3/4	$55
1/2 page,horiz.	7 1/4 x	5	$55
1/4 page, vertical	3 1/2 x	5	$35
1/4 page,horiz.	4 1/2 x	4 1/4	$35
1/8 page	3 1/2 x	2 1/2	$20

A $10 discount will be given to ads of clubs, conventions, and fan publications. Arrangements need to be made by February 1, 1984. Camera-ready copy must be received by February 15. Ad copy and payment with checks payable to NORWESCON should go to: Airdustrial Way,Olympia, WA 98501. For more information, call Michael Brocha at [REDACTED] (home), or [REDACTED] (office).

Convention Services

Judy Suryan, Director

There are five sections under theheading of Convention Services. This department is the backbone of the convention. With their 200 plus volunteers these sections are the ones that execute all the plans that the committee has been making for the past year. Each section has three to ten departments under it. Not all of them will be listed in this column.

Programming/Stage Services

Michael Citrak, section chief:

Making sure that all programming events run smoothly and on time is the function of this section.

StarDance/NORWESCONe

Once again the infamous Olympia contingent will be bringing you a fabulous evening of sights and sounds. A wide variety of music is planned: including science fiction, fantasy, top 40 (as of 2/28/84) and one or two “classics”. During all this our NorwesCone Super Scoopers will dish you up the goodies to satisfy your sweet tooth. We encourage you to wear a costume to add to the mood of the evening.

STAGE MANAGEMENT

Stage Management is being handled by Beth Dockins. She needs volunteers to help with room set up. If you would like to help, contact either Michael or Judy.

Personna Games

Rules are written for groups wanting to participate in Persona Games. The rules are geared so other NORWESCON guests will not be disturbed by the games. If you have a group wanting to participate in a persona game, NWC Convention Services must be informed at least two weeks prior to the Con. Call Michael for more information.

Office Services

Libby Evans, section chief.

Office Services is responsible for keeping in order the mass of paperwork accumulated before, during and after the con. At the present time we are still in need of people who would be willing to work in the Office Department (Jeanine Gray, chief) during the Con. We also need multi-processing units to work in the Gofer and Information Departments.

Site Services

Don Glover, section chief.

Crowd control is the responsibility of this section’s departments: Troubleshooters, Sign Set-up, Room Security and Security. The job of NWC Security is to help you out when your in trouble. “Where’s the bathroom?” “Where’s the dealers room?” We have about 5 or 6 security people on duty during the day. Each will be checking to make sure you have your official NORWESCON 7 badge on and will tackle any questions you might have. If you would like to work a security shift please call. Help is needed in all of the Site Services departments. Contact Don or Judy.

WARGAMMING / BOARD GAMES / ROLE PLAYING GAMES DEPARTMENT

Shadowhawk and Don McKinlay will be doing the scheduling of these games. Dungeons and Dragons, Chivalry and Sorcery and many others will be found in the 100 wing of the hotel. We hope to have both introductory and advanced games and seminars for your enjoyment.

Media Services

Chris McDonell, section chief.

In accordance with the goal of providing more media oriented programming at NORWESCON, this year’s Media Services Section has several new departments as well as all its old ones.

Film Program

This year’s 16mm Film Program is being headed by Sean Murphy. The program will have the usual collection of old movie classics and a few surprises. Amongst the additions to Media’s repertoire are all the programming for film panels and previews of soon to be released movies.

NORWESCON Video Network

We will continue running the 3 channel NWC Video Network. The network will feature a vast collection of movies, specials, and other bits of entertainment. The network will also once again produce 3 news broadcasts daily with author readings and specials.

Properties Services

Mary Hamburger, section chief.

The job of this section is to acquire and store the equipment needed to put on a convention. Once acquired, they make sure the equipment is where it should be, and on time.

Lost and Found

The Lost and Found Department will be in the property room. It will be open Thursday night and close down completely the following Monday morning. Anything left unclaimed after close down will be thrown away. Help is still needed in this department, call either Mary or Judy.

Convention Services has hundreds of volunteers (some working long endless hours) before, during and after NWC. Because most of our volunteer work is done behind the scenes, you will never see all of these hardworking people, they are all doing this to bring you an exciting 4 days that you will remember. Besides, it can be a lot of fun.

Help Wanted

Most every Sci-Fi convention survives because of volunteer help. NORWESCON is no exception.

Approximately 200 workers are needed to make our 3 1/2 day convention a success. This includes committee members who are on call 24 hours a day, to the security volunteer who works one shift.

Though we’ve had wonderful hard workers in the past, NORWESCON 7 needs more workers then ever before.

Committee members and managers are important, but a convention would be impossible without shift volunteers, people who donate a few hours of their time so that 1500 people can enjoy the convention.

What can you as a volunteer expect to receive for your services? To be honest with you, not much. For some people that is the first thing they ask. Frankly, if we gave everyone that worked for NORWESCON a free membership we would not break even financially at the end of the convention. (The Con committee and the managers are required to pay for their memberships.) You will also not receive any money, NWSFS memberships or free Westwinds. What you will get is a very greatfull thank you from the managers of the departments you work in. You also have the satisfaction of knowing that you have helped to put on a convention that has become known as one of the best in the country.

The work is not always fun or exciting but it is always needed. Please, if your planning to attend, help make your convention more fun, exciting and safe for all our members and yourself. Call and volunteer a few hours of your time. All Convention Services departments need staff people badly. We may forget to thank you (or be too busy or too tired) during NORWESCON so let me thank you for your help now. It is very much appreciated.

[Drawing of a dragon in flight.]

[Woodcut-style drawing of a woman patting a small dragon’s head.]

Phone Numbers

Hyatt Hotel [REDACTED]
NWSFS [REDACTED]
General Chairman- Richard Wright [REDACTED]
Programming- Mark Schellberg [REDACTED]
Registration- Carolyn Palms [REDACTED]
Publications/Program Book Ads-Michael Brocha [REDACTED]
Business Manager- Robert Suryan [REDACTED]
Static Programming/Dealers- Dave Bray [REDACTED]
Art Show- Thom Walls [REDACTED]
Secretary- Jeanine Gray [REDACTED]
Convention Services- Judy Suryan [REDACTED]
Office Services- Libby Evans [REDACTED]
Stage Services- Michael Citrak [REDACTED]
Property Services- Mary Hamburger [REDACTED]
Media Services-Chris McDonell [REDACTED]
Site Services- Don Glover [REDACTED]
Role Games- Shadowhawk [REDACTED]
Masquerade- Kit Canterbury [REDACTED]
Hospitality- “Dragon Lady” Warren [REDACTED]

Registration

Hi! It’s my second year at this job. With the new filing system, hopefully registration will run smoother. We have 15, 3 hour shifts starting 2 p.m. Thursday and ending 2 p.m. Sunday. We always need help, see you at the con.

The members of Norwescon 7 are listed by first names. You know, as the song goes, I did it my way. - Carolyn

NORWESCON 7 Members

[MEMBERSHIP LIST REDACTED]

[Two orca-patterned merpeople embracing.]

[Art by Don Maitz of an armored warrior riding a horned lizard-like beast and leading a group of other warriors in front of a full moon.]

A Westwind Subscription is included in NWSFS membership, at $10.00 per year. Westwind is mailed during the first week of each month.

Contributions of art, reviews, articles, etc., are welcome. Deadline is the 20th of the month prior to issue.

P.O. BOX [REDACTED] SEATTLE, WA. 98124

Advertising is accepted - see page 2