{"id":34113,"date":"2026-05-09T12:30:20","date_gmt":"2026-05-09T16:30:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monsffa.ca\/?p=34113"},"modified":"2026-05-05T10:48:44","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T14:48:44","slug":"may-9-2026-club-meeting-post-1-of-2-1230pm-introduction-and-agenda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.monsffa.ca\/?p=34113","title":{"rendered":"MAY 9, 2026 CLUB MEETING; Post 1 of 2, 12:30PM \u2013 Introduction and Agenda"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>1) INTRODUCTION<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

Welcome to MonSFFA\u2019s May 2026 meeting! We are gathering, today, in-person downtown, and online<\/strong> via ZOOM, to share our passion for sci-fi!<\/p>\n

Out-of-towners, join our ZOOM-chat<\/strong> and take part from the comfort of home! Proceedings will be getting underway shortly. To take part via ZOOM, see the instructions, immediately below (Item 2).<\/p>\n

Our programming agenda begins at 1:00PM; the meeting will conclude at 5:00PM. This opening post has gone up 30 minutes before the meeting\u2019s start time to allow folk to gather online at their leisure. A closing post will go up at 5:00PM to officially thank today\u2019s presenters, and to preview next month\u2019s MonSFFA event!<\/p>\n

2) JOIN THIS AFTERNOON\u2019S VIDEO-CHAT ON ZOOM!<\/span>\"\"<\/a><\/strong><\/h1>\n

To take part in this afternoon\u2019s meeting online, join our ZOOM video-chat, which will run throughout the next few hours. Simply click here and follow the prompts:\u00a0This Afternoon\u2019s MonSFFA Meeting on ZOOM<\/a><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re not fully equipped to ZOOM, you can also take part by phone (voice only); in the Montreal area, the toll-free number to call is:\u00a01-438-809-7799<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

ZOOM\u2019s complete directions on how to join this meeting are available here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Also, have this information on hand as you may be asked to provide it:<\/p>\n

Meeting ID: 817 7904 2377<\/strong>
\nPasscode: 211263<\/strong><\/p>\n

3) MAY\u2019S MEETING THEME<\/strong>:<\/span><\/h1>\n

We will be selecting our 2026 field trip destination on this occasion, and your participation is welcome and encouraged! Folk have been submitting suggestions, and the list of possible locales to visit on our scheduled June 6 field trip will be reviewed at this meeting. By vote, we will then select one as our field trip destination for 2026. You may submit any last-minute proposals to include on the list just before we review our options and make our choice.<\/p>\n

4) AGENDA:<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

1:00PM – Your Most Impactful Sci-Fi Movies and Television!<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Which were the SF\/F movies or television episodes that had the most impact on you, intellectually or emotionally? We\u2019ll each share our examples of the films and television installments that left us impressed, amazed, astounded, questioning, forever changed, hopeful about the future or shuddering in the dark; those that had us thinking profoundly about what we had just seen well after the closing credits had rolled!<\/p>\n

2:00PM – Sinbad and the Voyages Never Taken: The Unrealized Films of Ray Harryhausen <\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

During the mid- to late-20th century, prior to the digital age of cinematic visual effects, Ray Harryhausen practiced the art of stop-motion animation as a master of the discipline, and as a special effects craftsman working in the science fiction and fantasy\/adventure genres. He was an inspiration to, and is celebrated today by the industry\u2019s top SF\/F filmmakers!\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

This afternoon, we\u2019ll look at some of the many film projects over the course of his career with which he became involved, but that were, ultimately, never made. What fantastical, amazing, incredible sci-fi or fantasy movies might there have been but for scheduling issues, or studio disinterest, or a failure to secure film rights, or a lack of funding?<\/p>\n

3:15PM<\/strong> – Break<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Selection of 2026 Field Trip destination, brief discussion of club business, other announcements, and raffle.<\/p>\n

3:30PM \u2013 Coming Attractions, Summer 2026!<\/span> <\/strong><\/h4>\n

What\u2019s coming that\u2019s cool? We look ahead to this summer\u2019s season in film, television, and publishing, highlighting that which looks most interesting for discerning sci-fi fans such as ourselves!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

4:30PM<\/strong> – Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

We close the afternoon with final thoughts, questions, and commentary on today\u2019s topics, or on other sci-fi or club-related subjects members may wish to briefly share with the group. Your feedback is always welcome, folks!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

5:00PM<\/strong> – End of Meeting<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Please Note: While we strive to keep on schedule, we do, sometimes, fall behind a little, or find ourselves having to reshuffle the order of items on the agenda for one reason or another, or reschedule planned presentations\/discussions. Therefore, please understand that all programming is subject to change!<\/em><\/p>\n

The meeting officially begins at 1:00PM! Thanks for joining us today, and enjoy the afternoon!\"\"<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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