Misfits
 

The Minnesota Society for Interest in Science Fiction and Fantasy (MISFITS) is a non-profit organization with
a mission of increasing literacy, community service, and community building. MISFITS also serves as a forum and
foundation for celebrating diversity and works to promote the appreciation of, and interest in, Science Fiction and Fantasy.

 
   
 

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Revised: 05.14.2008
 

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Get Involved! Meeting
Are you interested in knowing more about MISFITS? Wondering about volunteering? Have ideas you’d like to share? Want to yap with some fellow geeks? Then come join us for a chat. This is a casual "open house" type of meeting - so come when you can and stay as long as you like. Newbies encouraged! All are welcome!

Tuesday, May 20, 2008
6:00-8:00 pm

Dunn Bros Coffee
3348 Hennepin Ave. So.
Minneapolis, MN 55408
Phone: 612.822.3292
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Contact info@misfit.org if you have any questions.

MISFITS Annual Picnic
Join us for food, fun and geekery. MISFITS will provide the meat and
non-meat grillables, condiments, drinks, plates, utensils and napkins. Please bring a potluck item to share. Bring your games! Some of the picnic tables will be designated as game tables for your entertainment.

Saturday, June 14, 2008
11:00 shelter opens - Noon chow time
Cherokee Park @ the big shelter

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So Long and
Thanks for All the Fish!

Our dear friend and troll,
Bob "Roadkill" Aiken,
has passed on.

We will miss you!

 

Star Wars Exhibit at the Science Museum
MISFITS is organizing a trip the see Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination at the Minnesota Science Museum. We need at least 15 people to attend to receive these reduced group rates.

Sunday, August 17, 2008.
Early afternoon, approximately 1:00 pm

Tickets are $19/adult and $16.50/child
Includes regular Science Museum exhibits, special Star Wars touring exhibit and Omnitheater movie Special Effects.

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Want to keep up-to-date with all the goings on in MISFITS? Well this is the list for you! Sign up to receive regular emails with upcoming MISFITS events and volunteer opportunities!
 
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Calendar


2008

Event

 May 14  Geek Physique
 
Weekly Walk 7:00 pm @ Como Lake
 May 21  Geek Physique
 
Weekly Walk 7:00 pm @ Como Lake
 May 28  Geek Physique
 
Weekly Walk 7:00 pm @ Como Lake
 June 1  MISFITS of Gaming
 
Noon to fivish @ The Source
 June 3  Geeks Read
 Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom
by Cory Doctorow
 June 4  Geek Physique
 
Weekly Walk 7:00 pm @ Como Lake
 June 11  Geek Physique
 
Weekly Walk 7:00 pm @ Como Lake
 June 13  Read the Book / See the Movie
 
Thank You for Smoking by Christopher Buckley
 June 14  MISFITS Annual Picnic
 
@ Cherokee Park

Other News and Announcements


Regents Election Results
Thank you to all those involved in the election process!

93 ballots were cast at the Regents election on 1/20/08.
Here are the results of the 2008 election:

MISFITS Coordinators:
Events: Dave Benhart (93 votes)
Finance: Elliott James (93 votes)
Web & Print Publications: Jodie Gustafson (91 votes)
   
CONvergence Coordinators:
Communications: Windy Bowlsby (49 votes)
Ann Roubik (43 votes)
Community Relations Perrin Klumpp (85 votes)
Events Michael Lee (57 votes)
Jon Olsen (36 votes)

 

 


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email: info@misfit.org
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1437 Marshall Avenue, Suite 203
St. Paul, MN 55104

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