SOCIAL - SOC
Updated 08/29/2006
(all information is subject to change at any time up to,
during and even after the convention…)


(Note: Thursday programming is open only to those who have pre-registered)


SOC/ERC – ALTERNATIVE LIFESTYLES.  Fandom is notoriously alternative.  Does it still apply to our sex lives?  Are we still on the fringe?  Or has our graying population settled down to common heterosexual, monogamous relationships?
Sun 7p-8p, Palm E.  Sarah Clemens (moderator), Tasha Cady, Don Markstein

SOC – ARE WE FACIST YET?  How bad is the erosion of our civil rights?  Are you happy with the increased, even rabid, need for more security in airports, sports arenas, concerts?  Should we relax or worry?
Sat 3p-4p, Cavetto Room.  Charles Cady (moderator), Joe Gold, Garrett Jones, Elaine Zicree, Marc Scott Zicree

SOC – BELLY DANCING WORKSHOP.  We’ll teach you basic moves while also teaching you a simple dance.
Sat 11a-noon, Cloister.  Paula Lary (moderator), Chris Fite, Mahala Sweebe

SOC – CHARITY AUCTION
 Sun 130p-330p, Cloisters.  Catherine Book

SOC – HOW TO MAKE CORDIALS.  Our resident Cordial Expert, Craig Dyer, will explain the intricacies of Cordial making. Cordials are defined as "a stimulating medicine or drink" and alcoholic cordials are often referred to as liqueurs. They can be as easy as a 5 minute "mix and shake" or as complicated as the apple brandy that has been sitting in the dark in the linen closet for the last 5 years. Mead making will also be discussed.
Sun 7p-8p, Sand Lotus.   Craig Dyer

SOC/FAN – IS THERE ROOM FOR RELIGION? Can you be a fan and a Christian?  Is there room for SF in Islam?  Pagans can join in, as well.  Bring your stereotypes, prejudices and preconceptions – let’s get ‘em out of our systems.
Sat 11a-noon, Delores Room.  Mark Horning (moderator), Rebekah Lamberth, Deb Nickelson, Michelle Welch

SOC – MODERN DANCE.
Fri 9p, Abbey.  Sponsored by ConFusion: Shahn Cornell, Ethan Moe

SOC - RATIONAL THOUGHT.  Why the things you thought were true are not.  Why the things you want to believe in aren't logical.  Our panel will discuss the logic and rationale behind UFOs, urban legends and popular fantasies.
Sun 10a-11a, Delores Room.  Garrett Jones (moderator), Don Markstein, David Lee Summers

SOC – REGENCY DANCE.
Sat 930p(after Masquerade)-11p, Cloister.  Marty & Alice Massoglia