Folks,
As was mentioned at the Fall Meeting, Paul and I are stepping down from our posts and letting you nominate candidates for the posts of Chair and Treasurer of the North Central Chapter. For those thinking about throwing their hat into the ring, we thought you'd be interested in what some, if not all, of those duties entail.
Once the two new officers have been selected from an election, that we'll be putting together once nominations have been submitted, Paul and I will, out of the kindness of our hearts, be available to address questions from time to time.
If you think you have what it takes (and it ain't much) to be the next Chair or Treasurer of the North Central Chapter, submit your name to myself and/or Paul. We'll put the list together. Nominations will be accepted now until December 1, 2013.
Chair
Organize chapter meetings
Fall meeting
Reuben Judging meeting
Miscellaneous meetings and events as they occur
Participates in the chapter chairs meeting at the Reubens
If unable to attend, appoint a stand in who will report back to the chair
Write Chapter Happenings for The Cartoon!st magazine
Keep chapter membership roster current and report to NCS/Crow-Segal
Necessary for the annual reimbursement from NCS
Reports to NCS on chapter events
Go-between for chapter and the NCS
Treasurer
Keep track of expenses
Collect money at events
Make sure that the reimbursement from NCS is collected
Pay the bills
Maintain the checkbook; keep a balance
Report on finances at chapter meeting
— ME
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
The Passing of the Torch...
Paul Fell and I have had the honor and pleasure of being Treasurer and Chair of the North Central Chapter for the past 4 years (give or take). After some soul-searching, we both decided that its time to move on and let others take a turn at directing the Chapter. In the coming weeks we will be sending information about nominations and elections for the two offices. We intend to announce new officers by the end of the year.
We each wrote a brief note to the membership. We thank you for being the best damn Chapter in the NCS. You make the North Central what it is.
Mike and I have decided to step aside as NCS N. Central Chapter Chair and Treasurer.
Mike is finishing a term of some 4 years as Chapter Chair. I have served as Treasurer for the same amount of time and was Chapter Chair for about 10 years before that.
Now it’s time to turn over the reins to new leadership. Both of us hope that some of you will step up to the plate and continue to maintain the North Central Chapter at the top of the NCS list when it comes to active, well-organized local chapters.
As you know, we are at a geographical disadvantage over other chapters in more populous areas. However, we seem to always be at the head of the class when it comes to chapter activities, organization, and willingness to pitch in when asked by the NCS Board.
We look forward to a new leadership team and hope that the North Central will continue as the premier local chapter in the National Cartoonists Society.
Paul Fell
As with most non-dictatorial positions, all administrations have a time span to them. The North Central Chapter has never really set one but in good conscience, it occurs to Paul Fell and myself that reason dictates that we would eventually hand the reins over to another chapter chair and treasurer. That time has come. At the Fall 2013 meeting, we announced our intention to call for nominations to elect a new chair and treasurer. The nominations will be open until the end of the year at which time we will select from the nominations your next chair and treasurer who will take over at the beginning of 2014. Their first official duties will take place at the Reuben Judging meeting.
The past four years (or whatever it’s been) have been a very sweet ride for me. I hope it will be for the next chair, as I’m sure Paul hopes it will be for the next treasurer.
My sincere thanks,
Mike Edholm
We each wrote a brief note to the membership. We thank you for being the best damn Chapter in the NCS. You make the North Central what it is.
Mike and I have decided to step aside as NCS N. Central Chapter Chair and Treasurer.
Mike is finishing a term of some 4 years as Chapter Chair. I have served as Treasurer for the same amount of time and was Chapter Chair for about 10 years before that.
Now it’s time to turn over the reins to new leadership. Both of us hope that some of you will step up to the plate and continue to maintain the North Central Chapter at the top of the NCS list when it comes to active, well-organized local chapters.
As you know, we are at a geographical disadvantage over other chapters in more populous areas. However, we seem to always be at the head of the class when it comes to chapter activities, organization, and willingness to pitch in when asked by the NCS Board.
We look forward to a new leadership team and hope that the North Central will continue as the premier local chapter in the National Cartoonists Society.
Paul Fell
As with most non-dictatorial positions, all administrations have a time span to them. The North Central Chapter has never really set one but in good conscience, it occurs to Paul Fell and myself that reason dictates that we would eventually hand the reins over to another chapter chair and treasurer. That time has come. At the Fall 2013 meeting, we announced our intention to call for nominations to elect a new chair and treasurer. The nominations will be open until the end of the year at which time we will select from the nominations your next chair and treasurer who will take over at the beginning of 2014. Their first official duties will take place at the Reuben Judging meeting.
The past four years (or whatever it’s been) have been a very sweet ride for me. I hope it will be for the next chair, as I’m sure Paul hopes it will be for the next treasurer.
My sincere thanks,
Mike Edholm
Friday, September 27, 2013
NCS N. CENTRAL SHOW AND TELL SESSION-SIOUX FALLS
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.
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.
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
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