The Lampwick Continuum

Naming Ceremony - Guest Report

Gloria in exelsis Fandom! I bring you good tidings of great joy!

Yesterday was born in the city of Baton Rouge a new science fiction fan club, which is called the Lampwick Continuüm.  Matt Tessier, charter and current member of Area 504, is the leader of the new group, the membership of which remains closed for the time being while they decide on a structure for their organization.

I was honored to be invited to a dinner at the Casa Maria restaurant on Bluebonnet at which the Continuüm declared its presence to the fannish world.  Over plentiful Mexican food and drinks, the latter both hard and soft, Matt discussed some of the philosophy of the club.  “Fandom is a playground,” he said, “and our purpose on it is to have fun.”  Or words to that effect, anyway.

With their express permission, I can announce here the 15 charter members.  They are:

• Leanne Allen
• Randolph Allen
• Nebe Barnett
• Karen Lineske
• Mark J. Lineske
• Karen Morton
• Charlotte Pringle
• Jessica Scott
• Michael Scott
• Walter Scott
• Jessica Styons
• Brandolyn Tessier
• Matthew Tessier
• Glenn Young
• Judy Young

On behalf of Area 504, I am happy to welcome this newborn Baton Rouge science fiction club to fandom and proud to have the chance to announce it to the fannish world.  Congratulations fellow fen.  We look forward to many good times together with you in the future.

Laissez le bon temps rouler!

R. Boudreau
Area 504 Communications Officer