2011-10 Ring Report

President Craig Fennessey opened the meeting on September 21st with 25 members
and guests present. He announced that several lectures have been booked including Jon
Racherbaumer in October and Joshua Jay on January 4th. Several members, including
Bob Swadling and Jim McNiff attended the Magic Live Convention in Las Vegas and
reported that it was one of the best magic affairs they ever had the pleasure to attend and
were looking forward to the next one. They were complimentary of the excellent quality
of lectures as well as the Dealer's Hall.

Bev Bergeron participated in the IBM Convention in San Antonio and reported on his
experience as well as his continuation on to Las Vegas and a writing assignment with
Penn and Teller.

Dan Stapleton rounded out the reports of our traveling magicians with his experience in
Colon, Michigan at the Abbott's event where he also performed. John Calvert was also
an honored guest as he celebrated his 100th birthday.

After a brief intermission the remainder of the meeting was devoted to a lecture by Devin
Knight. His presentation and magic were well received by the membership who stayed
later than usual to take it all in.

A fine time was had by all.