Fan Programming at Bucconeer

Bucconeer program was a "track free zone," so fan program was mostly integrated in to main program. Here is a list of fannish items that were part of regular programming.

Note: There were also many costuming and filk items, in addition to fannish items on Kid's Program.

This list includes the panelists who were originally asked to be on the item. Randy Smith ("The Guy From Nebraska") has pointed out that the plan doesn't always match the reality, and has requested that I update this to note who was actually on each item. He's right that this would be useful information to record. If you have the information send it along and I'll try to add it. After Boskone, I'll probably compare the list against Evelyn Leeper's report.

Welcome to the Science Fiction Community (Noon, Wednesday, Convention Center 336)

Science fiction fandom is sometimes hard to understand. Whether this is your first Worldcon or your fiftieth, why not come and let these longtime fans share their suggestions for getting the most out of our diverse community.

Feld, Harold; Mann, Laurie (m); Miller, Steve; Olson, Priscilla; Pettinger, Sandra G.

Suppose they declared a Worldcon and no one came? (Noon, Wednesday, Convention Center 336)

How much longer can we keep it up? Are Worldcons becoming a thing of the past with the median age of fandom rising, hotels becoming more problematic, balkanization of the "SF Community," and decreasing numbers of young fans?

Easterbrook, Martin; Glyer, Mike (m); Meschke, Karen; Meyer, Kathleen

History of Baltimore Fandom (2pm Wednesday, Convention Center 336)

Fans in Charm City: The past, present and future.

Bowers, Betty; Chalker, Jack L.; Owings, Mark; Walsh, Michael J. (m)

Introduction to Fanzines (5pm Wednesday, Convention Center 336)

SF fandom had 'zines long before Gen-X discovered the form (or even before they were born). Our panel of fanzine experts will introduce you to the field, displaying classic fanzines, discussing the history of fanzines, and comparing methods of reproduction through the years.

Glicksohn, Mike; Lynch, Dick; Lynch, Nicki; Scrivner, Joyce; Speller, Maureen Kincaid (m)

Hectography Demo (6pm Wednesday, Convention Center 330)

You won't believe that people actually produced fanzines this way. Come see old technology in action, and give thanks for your photocopier...

Smith, Leah Zeldes (m)

Intro to the Worldcon Business Meeting (6pm Wednesday, Convention Center 331)

As a member of Bucconeer, you are a voting member of the World Science Fiction Society. Come hear what goes on at the Worldcon business meetings and how you can join in the fun. (Really!)

Illingsworth, Tim (m); Standlee, Kevin; Yalow, Ben

The One-Hour Worldcon (8pm, Wednesday, Omni Carroll)

A whirlwind Worldcon, from Opening Ceremonies to Closing Ceremonies in one hour. The participants take turns making a one-sentence comment on each listed Worldcon activity. Pirated from Readercon.

Bemis, Judith C.; Frost, Terry (m); Lapine, Warren; Porter, Andrew I.; Speer, Jack

Conrunning Horror Tales (10pm Wednesday, Omni Carroll)

From diabolical hotels to reckless fans, come hear stories about why con-runners get ulcers. Its funny... as long as it's not happening to you!

Easterbrook, Martin; Mann, Laurie; Nelson, Michael; Van Toorn, Kees (m)

Fandom on the Internet (10pm Wednesday, Omni Carroll)

Fandom has had a strong presence on the Internet since its birth. Our panel talks about how you can use this tool to meet your favorite authors, see the best in SF artwork, talk to other fans, and otherwise indulge in our mutual obsession.

Galloway, Tom (m) Jael; Jaffe, Saul; Taylor, Ronald C.

Fanspeak: The Jargon of Fandom (11am Thursday, Convention Center 332)

Trufen come! In the name of Roscoe and Ghu, you really need to hear our panel of SMOFs explain fannish slang. It's smooooth.

finder, jan howard; Gelb, Janice; Hevelin, Rusty (m) Siclari, Joe

First Fandom in Crisis? (Noon Thursday, Convention Center 332)

First Fandom has started to admit younger fans as associate members. Is this an important way to keep the original ideal of fandom alive or an insult to the founders of fandom?

Ackerman, Forrest J.; Klein, Jay Kay (m) Kyle, David A.; Madle, Robert A.; Widner, Art

How to Enjoy Your First Worldcon (Noon Thursday, Convention Center 347)

You've never been to a Worldcon before -- how can you get the most out of it without going crazy? Our Friendly tour guides show the way. A panel for new Worldcon attendees and anyone who wants to regain their sense of wonder.;

Frost, Terry; Haldeman, Gay (m) Hevelin, Rusty; Porter, Andrew I.;

How to Start Your Own Convention - and Why (1pm Thursday, Convention Center 347)

Hey, kids, let's put on a show! If you don't think your hometown has the right convention for your tastes, why not create your own. Expert conrunners talk about why and how they started and ran conventions.

Kolker, Rich; Stern, Edie; Stopa, Jon (m) Van, Eric M.;

Guest of Honor Speech: "I tried to get out of science fiction, but science fiction wouldn't get out of me" (Convention Center 337/338)

Guest of honor and two-time Worldcon Chair Milt Rothman talks about his life and science fiction.

Rothman, Milton A. (m)

I Remember Lee Smoire (11pm Thursday, Omni Carroll)

Baltimore fan Lee Smoire was loved and hated, but nobody can claim she didn't create a huge impact. Those who remember her reminisce and share classic Lee stories.

Bowers, Betty; Ridenour, Ray; Walsh, Michael J.; Whitley, Eva C. (m)

Intro to Fandom (10am Friday, Convention Center 336)

Science fiction fandom is sometimes hard to understand. Whether this is your first Worldcon or your fiftieth, why not come and let these longtime fans share their suggestions for getting the most out of our diverse community.

finder, jan howard (m) Lerner, Fred; Lillian, Guy H.; Whitley, Eva C.

Combined Charity Auction

For the first time ever at a Worldcon, Bucconeer is combining ALL the charity auctions -- SFWA, ASFA, TAFF, DUFF, etc. -- into one huge extravaganza! Throughout the con, you can bid on SF&F collectables and memorabilia in the exhibit area of the Convention Center. Those items that receive a sufficient number of bids will be auctioned off to benefit these worthy charities. And you DON'T want to miss the SPECIAL SUPRISE we have in store for you to kick off the auction...

Heck, Peter J. (m);

When I Was a Young Fan: Pros on Being Fans (4pm Friday, Convention Center 330)

Big name pros remember their early years as fans. How much of that callow youth is still a part of each of them?

Chalker, Jack L. Cox, F. Brett; Dann, Jack (m); Gilliland, Alexis;

Religion & SF Fandom (5pm Friday, Convention Center 332)

Many fans are devout believers of their faith, and yet much of fandom sometimes seems to sneer at organized religions. Religious fans talk about the intersection of their faith and our mutual hobby.

Actual: Rosemary Edgehill, John Blaker, Janice Gelb, Randy Smith

[Planned: Anderson, Julia; bes shahar, eluki (m); Blaker, John R. Honigsberg, Alexandra E. Lyau, Bradford;]

Fandom Around the World (6pm Friday, Convention Center 332)

The nice thing about Worldcons is that they're WORLD-cons! Come to this panel to meet preeminent foreign fans and hear about fandom outside of the U.S.

Frost, Terry; Speller, Maureen Kincaid (m); Van Toorn, Kees;

Looking Ahead to Aussiecon III (11am Saturday, Convention Center 330)

Next year Worldcon returns to Oz for the first time in more than a decade? What should we expect when we arrive?

finder, jan howard; Frost, Terry;

Local SF Clubs (Noon Saturday, Convention Center 332)

What's a fan to do in the Baltimore/Washington area when the Worldcon is over? Come meet representatives of the major SF&F clubs in the area and find out.

Deutsch, Martin (m); Feld, Harold; Heyer, Inge; Holtz, Jr., Thomas R. Jordan, Paula; Kindell, Judy;

You Can't Take It With You... (Convention Center 332)

Unless you're the Pharoah, you'll have to get rid of all those books, arts, comics, etc. eventually. This panel is about shuffling out your collection before you shuffle off this mortal coil.

Ackerman, Forrest J.; Frank, Jane (m); Green, Scott E.;

Should There Be a NASFiC? (2pm Saturday, Convention Center 330)

In 1999, and every other year in which the Worldcon is held outside of North America, WSFS holds the North American Science Fiction Convention. Is this American egotism or simply a recognition of economic and demographic reality? Should the NASFiC go its own way? Should it simply go away?

Haag, Hal; Meyer, Kathleen (m); Porter, Andrew I. Sacks, Robert E.; Stopa, Jon

What Every Pro Should Know About Fandom (2pm Saturday, Convention Center 343)

Through conventions and other venues, writers of SF have far more contact with their audience than most authors, and the audience has long-standing traditions that authors ignore at their peril. This panel will give pros who didn't come into the field via fandom some idea of fandom's history traditions. It may also teach a few fans things that they do that annoy authors.

Haldeman, Gay (m); Nielsen Hayden, Patrick; Pohl, Frederik; Weinstein, Diane; Weisskopf, Toni;

Conrunning 101 (3pm Saturday, Convention Center 344)

What are some of the basic things you need to understand before you try to run a con? Expert con-runners explain it all to you.

Duarte, Jr, Fred; Gelb, Janice; Stern, Edie (m); Whitmore, Tom; Yalow, Ben;

Who SHOULD Be Worldcon GoHs? (6pm Saturday, Convention Center 332)

The choice of guests of honor is one of the first decisions fans see from a newly selected Worldcon. How does a bid decide? Who are some of the obvious folks who've been overlooked? Come here the panel talk about the choice and make your own suggestions for whom you think fandom should honor.

Dashoff, Todd (m); Easterbrook, Martin; Mann, Laurie; Speller, Maureen Kincaid; Van Toorn, Kees;

Are Fanzines Obsolete? (Convention Center 344)

Postage and reproduction costs and the ease of electronic publishing is changing fan writing. Is the Internet supplanting traditional fanzines? Is this good or bad?

Glicksohn, Mike; Kincaid, Paul (m); Lerner, Fred; Scrivner, Joyce; Truesdale, David;

The Joys and Sorrows of Fanzine Fandom (11pm Saturday, Omni Carroll)

How do you pub your ish? Want to write a LoC or simply send your minac to the OE of your APA. Everything you ever wanted to know about fanzine fandom (including how to translate the pervious sentences...)

Lynch, Dick; Meskys, Edmund; Smith, Leah Zeldes (m); Wooster, Martin Morse;

Hoax Bids (1pm Sunday, Convention Center 332)

Sometimes a Worldcon bid isn't a Worldcon bid, but an elaborate joke. And sometimes a supposed joke turns out to be a real bid. A panel on hoax bids through the years, and how 95 in '95 became a real NASFiC bid.

Dazzo, Genevieve; Haag, Hal (m)