2011-01 Ring Report

President Craig Fennessey called the meeting to order on December 15th and introduced the Ring's 0fficers to the 33 members and guests in attendance.  He opened the floor to nominations for Ring Officers for 2011.  There were no names offered on the floor for consideration but the officers presently in office agreed to stay on for another term and the membership unanimously agreed to the slate.  There will be a lecture at the next meeting by Geoff Williams and there will be no admission charge to those members whose dues obligation has been met by that time.

 
Craig named Mike Martin to emcee the Annual Christmas Gift Exchange.  Jackie Manna was originally scheduled to do the give away but was unable to attend the event.  She did leave a message with Mike and he relayed it to those present with the skill of a gifted ventriloquist.
 
Following the opening of the gifts and a brief break in the festivities, Chris Dunn emceed the performance segment of the evening. Four members agreed to perform with Bob Swadling leading off.  Bob very ably performed three of his
creations; Bob's Box, The King's Shilling, and Bob's Diary.  All were very impressive and memorable effects. Doug Kalcik  followed Bob with a bit of mentalism and word association.  Dan Stapleton entertained with more mentalism
from the Del Ray biography with a result that I'm sure never happened to the late esteemed performer.  Mark Fitzgerald closed the show with some excellent card magic and manipulation.
 
A fine time was had by all.