Here’s how this session will work:
1. It’s strictly voluntary, not mandatory.
2. We’d like members to bring samples of new or unusual projects that the rest of us don’t normally associate with what they do.
3. Everyone will sit around in an informal group setting.
4. Presenters will have 5 minutes to talk about their project or feature and pass around a few samples to the rest of the group.
5. We’ll then allow a few minutes for questions from the group and then move on to the next person.
6. Presentations might run longer than 5 minutes if we have a small group of presenters. If we have more than six (6) of you who wish to show and tell, then we are going to really have to stick to that time limit.
7. Bring samples that can be handed around to the group.
8. No Powerpoint or Keynote slide shows, please. If everyone had electronic presentations, it would take up too much time setting up for each person.
PLEASE NOTIFY KEN ALVINE ASAP IF YOU’D LIKE TO BE ONE OF OUR PRESENTERS.
Just a side note: If you have things (books, collectibles, artwork, etc.) that you'd like to donate to the raffle, please bring it/them along.
Friday, September 27, 2013
Monday, September 23, 2013
North Central Fall Chapter Meeting — a few last minute reminders
Just got back from the 2013 Disney Toonfest. It was fantastic!
But now it's time to really gear up and get ready for the Fall Chapter Meeting. It's right around the corner. Are you ready?
Ken sent me a list of a few last-minute reminders...
1. Registration will begin at 10:00 am Saturday morning at Country Inn & Suites. (Meeting schedule given out at this time)
2. Registration fee 25.00 per person (Includes both Saturday lunch and dinner).
3. 15.00 for each meal if not attending both meals. Must attend dinner to attend Saturday evening program. If anyone is not planning to stay for the Saturday night dinner please let me know ASAP ( for planning the meal).
4. Bring along samples of current projects presently working on.. if would like to participate in Show & Tell for afternoon program.
5. Send to Paul Fell or bring along 81/2 "x 11" Hagar Anniversary art for Chris.
6. Would like some cartoon art or cartoon items for the annual raffle.
7. Let Ken know if you are selling a book at Zandbroz. He wants to mention cartoonists names to the media.
But now it's time to really gear up and get ready for the Fall Chapter Meeting. It's right around the corner. Are you ready?
Ken sent me a list of a few last-minute reminders...
1. Registration will begin at 10:00 am Saturday morning at Country Inn & Suites. (Meeting schedule given out at this time)
2. Registration fee 25.00 per person (Includes both Saturday lunch and dinner).
3. 15.00 for each meal if not attending both meals. Must attend dinner to attend Saturday evening program. If anyone is not planning to stay for the Saturday night dinner please let me know ASAP ( for planning the meal).
4. Bring along samples of current projects presently working on.. if would like to participate in Show & Tell for afternoon program.
5. Send to Paul Fell or bring along 81/2 "x 11" Hagar Anniversary art for Chris.
6. Would like some cartoon art or cartoon items for the annual raffle.
7. Let Ken know if you are selling a book at Zandbroz. He wants to mention cartoonists names to the media.
Monday, September 16, 2013
IT'S TODAY!!!
In case you're wondering the cut-off for the discount rate at the hotel in Sioux Falls is TODAY!!!
The NCS North Central Chapter Fall Meeting is right around the corner. Call now and get your reservation in before the end of the business day or you'll have to 1.) pay the higher, regular rate, or 2.) sleep in your car.
Date: October 5 (Saturday)
Meeting place: Sioux Falls, SD
Venue/lodgings: Country Inn & Suites, Downtown Sioux Falls, East 8th Street
Phone: 605-373-0153
*When you book your reservation, be sure to mention the NATIONAL CARTOONIST SOCIETY.
Room rate: $99 per night (double; queen beds), Friday (Oct 4) and Saturday (Oct 5) night
Complimentary breakfast is included.
Cut off for the room rate is September 16th so be sure to get your reservations EARLY!
If you are coming and we don't know about it, please contact me via email or on my cell (402-429-3888) so we can get an accurate head count. If you've already contacted me or Ken Alvine, don't worry about it. We have you on the list. If you're not sure (and we all go through that as we get older), be sure... call or email. :-)
Ken has made a few minor changes to the schedule that will make the weekend even more special:
1. Saturday evening after the Library workshop, we will all hop on the Trolley and go to the Sioux Falls Overlook Café for dinner and the evening program. Enjoy the Falls, great food and listen to Paul Fell's inspiring presentation.
2. For those who want to sell books at Zandbroz Saturday afternoon (like TODAY), please let me know by the middle of the month at the latest. Bring your books with you and a sign with your name that can be placed in front of you.
Contact: Ken Alvine smoments7@aol.com
See you in Sioux Falls!
ME
The NCS North Central Chapter Fall Meeting is right around the corner. Call now and get your reservation in before the end of the business day or you'll have to 1.) pay the higher, regular rate, or 2.) sleep in your car.
Date: October 5 (Saturday)
Meeting place: Sioux Falls, SD
Venue/lodgings: Country Inn & Suites, Downtown Sioux Falls, East 8th Street
Phone: 605-373-0153
*When you book your reservation, be sure to mention the NATIONAL CARTOONIST SOCIETY.
Room rate: $99 per night (double; queen beds), Friday (Oct 4) and Saturday (Oct 5) night
Complimentary breakfast is included.
Cut off for the room rate is September 16th so be sure to get your reservations EARLY!
If you are coming and we don't know about it, please contact me via email or on my cell (402-429-3888) so we can get an accurate head count. If you've already contacted me or Ken Alvine, don't worry about it. We have you on the list. If you're not sure (and we all go through that as we get older), be sure... call or email. :-)
Ken has made a few minor changes to the schedule that will make the weekend even more special:
1. Saturday evening after the Library workshop, we will all hop on the Trolley and go to the Sioux Falls Overlook Café for dinner and the evening program. Enjoy the Falls, great food and listen to Paul Fell's inspiring presentation.
2. For those who want to sell books at Zandbroz Saturday afternoon (like TODAY), please let me know by the middle of the month at the latest. Bring your books with you and a sign with your name that can be placed in front of you.
Contact: Ken Alvine smoments7@aol.com
See you in Sioux Falls!
ME
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
A Salute to Hägar The Horrible... (for the Fall meeting)
Attention NCS N. Central Chapter Members:
As you know, this is the 40th anniversary of the creation of “Hägar The Horrible”. “Hägar” was he dream child of the great Dik Browne, and capably carried on today by his son, Chris.
Our chapter wanted to do something to honor Chris Browne for all these years of “Hägar”. Our plan is to recognize him for all his work the evening of Saturday, October 5 at our chapter gathering in Sioux Falls.
We propose that each chapter member create a cartoon tribute to “Hägar” and Chris that we could present to him that evening. We need to have each cartoon be no larger than 8 1/2 x 11 so that we could put them together in an album for presentation.
We hope that each of you will create something in your own unique style, either in color or in black and white. Chris and his wife Carroll have gone out of their way to extend outstanding hospitality to our group whenever we’ve met in Sioux Falls and this will be our way of saying, “thank you” and “congratulations”.
If you are unable to make it to our Sioux Falls gathering, please mail your Chris/Hägar cartoon to me at:
Paul Fell
3215 Jamestown Lane
Lincoln, NE 68516
We head for Sioux Falls on Friday, Oct. 4, so cartoons need to arrive in the Thursday mail. If you are coming to Sioux Falls and want to bring the artwork with you, let me know so I won’t be getting all paranoid as the deadline approaches.
As you know, this is the 40th anniversary of the creation of “Hägar The Horrible”. “Hägar” was he dream child of the great Dik Browne, and capably carried on today by his son, Chris.
Our chapter wanted to do something to honor Chris Browne for all these years of “Hägar”. Our plan is to recognize him for all his work the evening of Saturday, October 5 at our chapter gathering in Sioux Falls.
We propose that each chapter member create a cartoon tribute to “Hägar” and Chris that we could present to him that evening. We need to have each cartoon be no larger than 8 1/2 x 11 so that we could put them together in an album for presentation.
We hope that each of you will create something in your own unique style, either in color or in black and white. Chris and his wife Carroll have gone out of their way to extend outstanding hospitality to our group whenever we’ve met in Sioux Falls and this will be our way of saying, “thank you” and “congratulations”.
If you are unable to make it to our Sioux Falls gathering, please mail your Chris/Hägar cartoon to me at:
Paul Fell
3215 Jamestown Lane
Lincoln, NE 68516
We head for Sioux Falls on Friday, Oct. 4, so cartoons need to arrive in the Thursday mail. If you are coming to Sioux Falls and want to bring the artwork with you, let me know so I won’t be getting all paranoid as the deadline approaches.
FALL 2013 NCS North Central Chapter Meeting (the details)
Okay gang. The details have been hammered out and we're ready to go. Now all we need is for you to come join in the action.
Date: October 5 (Saturday)
Meeting place: Sioux Falls, SD
Venue/lodgings: Country Inn & Suites, Downtown Sioux Falls, East 8th Street
Phone: 605-373-0153
*When you book your reservation, be sure to mention the NATIONAL CARTOONIST SOCIETY.
Room rate: $99 per night (double; queen beds), Friday (Oct 4) and Saturday (Oct 5) night
Complimentary breakfast is included.
Cut off for the room rate is September 16th so be sure to get your reservations EARLY!
We are celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Härgar The Horrible!
Meeting agenda: For those who arrive early Saturday morning, please take the opportunity to enjoy downtown Sioux Falls (including the falls) or take the River Walk, the Old Courthouse Museum, and Washington Pavilion.
We are asking for a $25 registration fee (per person) to cover lunch and dinner.
Saturday, 12:00 pm: We'll meet at Minerva's Restaurant.
We at there last year and everybody was really impressed. Great food, (I can vouch for the coffee...fantastic!) and a wonderful atmosphere.
1:00 - 2:45 pm: Zandbroz Variety and Bookstore.
There will be a book signing and autograph session. If you have books to sell, please let Ken Alvine at smoments7@aol.com or on his mobile 605-310-0780 (keep it short). He will make the arrangements with Zandbroz.
Also, please email (Ken) a piece of your cartoon art. He will make copies for you to autograph for the public.
3:00 - 5:00 pm: Workshop and presenters at the Sioux Falls Public Library (walking distance).
This will be a show & tell discussion by our Chapter members. Chapter members please bring some of your work to share and talk about with other cartoonists. Guest speaker will include Jim Horwitz will present his work.
5:30 - 6:30 pm: Social hour. Please don't get arrested or do that thing that Paul Fell did last year. It was so embarrassing...
6:30 pm: Dinner and the evening program.
Dinner will be catered at the hotel.
There will be our North Central Raffle. If you can spare it, please bring books, cartoons, whatever you think might be of interest to our fellow pigeons, er, members.
All proceeds will go to the North Central war chest for future activities (and not to Bucky's new boat payments).
After dinner, Paul Fell will talk about the NCS/USO program.
Look forward to seeing you in Sioux Falls.
— ME
Thursday, August 29, 2013
NCS North Central FALL CHAPTER MEETING Update!!!
So nobody starts having conniptions, the meeting WILL NOT be in Iowa. The plans are being finalized as you read this post.
Saturday, October 5, 2013 in SIOUX FALLS, SD (If it sounds familiar, it's because they love us in Sioux Falls.)
Theme: We'll be celebrating the 40th Anniversary of HAGAR, THE HORRIBLE, with a special program featuring Chris Browne, cartoonist of Hägar.
Hotel and program details will follow shortly (early next week at the latest). I understand that the room rate cut off is mid-September. So get ready.
Mark your calendar now, gang.
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
FALL CHAPTER MEETING update...
I know that you are waiting patiently for details on our Fall Chapter meeting. The details will be forthcoming, but we have had some technical difficulties, as they say. A kerfuffle with our Okoboji venue has forced us to take Okoboji off the table.
Dave Carpenter and Ken Alvine are scrambling around looking for a suitable location for us. They're doing a terrific job despite the technical difficulties I glossed over.
We should have the information you seek very soon. Keep an eye on the Chapter blog or the Chapter Facebook page. In the meantime, does anybody know any good camp songs.... (That's what they used to use at camp when the children were getting restless.)
We WILL be meeting in October and we're aiming for a date within the first two weeks. Hope that helps a little.
ME
Dave Carpenter and Ken Alvine are scrambling around looking for a suitable location for us. They're doing a terrific job despite the technical difficulties I glossed over.
We should have the information you seek very soon. Keep an eye on the Chapter blog or the Chapter Facebook page. In the meantime, does anybody know any good camp songs.... (That's what they used to use at camp when the children were getting restless.)
We WILL be meeting in October and we're aiming for a date within the first two weeks. Hope that helps a little.
ME
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Making your holiday plans?
If so and should you find yourself (or yourselves) near New York, Ed Steckley has a special invitation for our NCS members.
All NCS chapter members are cordially invited to our NYC Chapter Holiday Party. Check the NYC Chapter blog for more information. manhattanncs.com
Contact Ed Steckley for details, date, times, etc. www.edsteckley.com
Happy Holidays, a bit early.
Your flocked leader,
ME
All NCS chapter members are cordially invited to our NYC Chapter Holiday Party. Check the NYC Chapter blog for more information. manhattanncs.com
Contact Ed Steckley for details, date, times, etc. www.edsteckley.com
Happy Holidays, a bit early.
Your flocked leader,
ME
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
FALL MEETING Faux Pas
Don't start "inking" your calendar for the Fall Meeting just yet, boys & girls.
We seem to be running into a conflict with the Okoboji Scheduling Committee. Something about a major soccer tournament the weekend of October 12 and all the rooms at the Arrowwood have been booked.
And they wonder why they have so many fights at soccer matches...
We'll get back to you with a possible rescheduling date just as soon as Dave beats the heck out of a couple of those soccer officials.
Stand by.
ME
We seem to be running into a conflict with the Okoboji Scheduling Committee. Something about a major soccer tournament the weekend of October 12 and all the rooms at the Arrowwood have been booked.
And they wonder why they have so many fights at soccer matches...
We'll get back to you with a possible rescheduling date just as soon as Dave beats the heck out of a couple of those soccer officials.
Stand by.
ME
Sunday, August 18, 2013
Post from one of our members...
I've recently launched a project on Kickstarter for artists who work in storytelling mediums like animation, comics and illustration. It's called the Pose Drawing Sparkbook and it's a "super-charged" sketchbook designed to help artists practice putting more life and personality into their drawings. So far the response has been overwhelmingly positive. You can watch a short video or read more about the project here:http://kck.st/12K2otL
To promote the project I'm also giving away a free download of 100 sketchbook ideas, no strings attached: http://www.cedricstudio.com/sparkbook
I think the Sparkbook has the potential to be a very helpful resource for a lot of artists. If you like what I'm doing with the project would you consider helping me spread the word? The Kickstarter campaign ends Aug. 22 so anything you can do between now and then would be deeply appreciated.
Thanks very much for your time. If you have any questions please feel free to email me (cedric@cedricstudio.com) or call my cell (952-412-7686).
Cheers,
Cedric Hohnstadt
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