Mordecai's Journal

There are a lot of events this month.  Starting with the 14th Gathering of the Inner Circle of Bizarre Magick at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Cromwell, CT, from November 10-12.  The theme this year is honoring our Sisters in Magick, with such luminaries as Colleen Mahan, Yona Chock, and Brittany (the Lizard Wizard).  Also featured are lectures by David Parr, Losander, and Charles Pecor.  Registration is $185 for all three days.  Single day registration is also available.  Contact Joe Cabral, 115 Pinehurst Ave., Waterbury, CT 06705.

Also this weekend is SAMCON in Massachusetts.  November 12, from 9am-midnight at the Holiday Inn, Route 1 Peabody, MA.  Registration is only $60.00 per person.  Scheduled to appear are Michael Ammar, Rocco, Simon Lovell, Danny Alan, and Dana Ferranti.  For registration information call Tucker Goodman, 781-639-0283.

The big news is the National Council meeting for Fall 2005 in Springfield on the 18th and 19th.  The meeting is capped by a banquet and show, which will be open to the public.  The show features performers from around our area.  Bring your friends and don’t miss this opportunity.  Fill in the form at the bottom of the next page and send it in.  Quick!  Deadline is the 12th, our meeting day!  Do it!  Show the National Council how we in the area support our craft (especially since our National President lives just around the corner).

It’s not too early to start planning for NEMCON XXV.  This will take place on Saturday, February 25, 2006 at the Holiday Inn, 201 Washington Ave. (Rte. 5) North Haven, CT 06473 from 9 a.m. -- midnight.  Featured will be Danny Alan, Charles Cambra, Doc Eason, Gazzo, Chris Hurlbert, and former 21-er David Oliver.  Registration is $60 until Feb. 1, $70 thereafter.  Contact Marlene Clark at the same address as on the next page.

Local dues are due at the November meeting.
$20 to Walt Umberfield, 54 Cliffwood Rd., South Windsor, CT,06074, or bring it to the meeting.