X-Message-Number: 1968 Date: 16 Mar 93 13:10:47 EST From: Brenda Peters <> Subject: CRYONET: ALCOR CHICAGO! ALCOR CHICAGO had a very pleasant first meeting on Saturday, February 20th at the home of Board Member Brenda Peters and Courtney Smith on the 47th floor of the Huron Plaza, overlooking beautiful Lake Michigan. Eleven people from four states were in attendance. It was decided that there are sufficient numbers and local interest to hold monthly meetings in Chicago. The next meeting will be held on Sunday, March 28th at 1PM at the same location: Huron Plaza, 30 E. Huron, Suite 4709, Chicago, IL 60611 (312)587-7050. BRIAN WOWK (who will be coming in from Canada) ALCOR'S NEW PRESIDENT, STEVE BRIDGE, AND SAUL KENT will be our THREE SUPER SPECIAL GUESTS!!! This meeting promises to have in attendance, at least 20 members and subscribers from at least four states and two countries. This one, folks is a MUST ATTEND MEETING!!! The possibility of combining Alcor Indiana with Alcor Chicago was discussed and also the possibility of some of the meetings being held in Indiana. We will be mailing to six states: IND, IL, MI, WI, KY, and OH. There are at least an additional four dozen members and subscribers in the five state area who will be encouraged to attend meetings and to get more involved with cryonics. Other topics of discussion included a newsletter, video testimonials as an additional layer of protection, dues, emergency response equipment, additional training, raising cryonics awareness in the midwest, and the possibility of Alcor having custom designed Resusce Anne type training units to measure cooldown rates, etc. as suggested by a medical illustrator present. Brian Shock volunteered to be the Editor of ALCOR CHICAGO, WINDY CITY DRAFTS a brand new cryonics newsletter! The first issue of WINDY CITY DRAFTS went out yesterday to a mailing list of 130 people in the area! Thank you Brian!! A customized merchandizing biz of cryonics, extropy, and life extention gift items will be co-ordinated and run by Matt Swanson. Also a new cryonics PR flyer designed by Mr. Swanson was distributed at the meeting. Thanks Matt!! There was a sumptious layout of food and five hours of socializing/discussion. If you are interested in attending Alcor Chicago meetings or in being on our mailing list, please contact Brenda Peters at (312)587-7050 or write to her at the above address. Or just show up! You are all welcome! Rate This Message: http://www.cryonet.org/cgi-bin/rate.cgi?msg=1968