No News From The Interim President.
No BBS News either.
by Greg Leitner
We had a typical summer meeting in August in that only about ten members showed up. Despite the small attendance we still had a good and very interesting meeting. Lance talked about how his 8-bit business has really picked up lately, and then really laid a surprise on all of us by announcing that a CD-ROM unit was in the plans for 8-bitters in the near future. l will need to see this one before believing it, but I must say that if this is true it could really liven up the 8-bit world.
Our treasury rebounded somewhat in August due to having only the expense for the BBS phone. Mike Schmidt was not in attendance in August so we will have to double up on the expense for the Newsletter in September. As for our receipts, we sold a few Doms's and some blank disks for a total of $59.00, so we ended up with a net gain of about $30.00 for the month. Our balance at the end of August is $428.17.
We didn't have any new or re-newed memberships in August and this is something we need to keep a focus on. We will have a hard time surviving with just our sales and ice cream socials. I hope we all realize how important it is to keep up memberships when they become due.
So please attend the meetings and pay those dues. It's the best investment you can make. See you all in September.
August 11, 1995
Help wanted! Must be a cute teddy bear willing to risk his hide to save as many crystal's as possible.
Bentley bear is trapped in crystal castles, home of Berthilda the witch, and her evil cronies. To escape, Bentley must harvest all the gems in each castle.
This ain't no little kids game! Although it looks like it could be. This is a 3/4 view game with standard graphics. This game has high replay value with great control. Well expect the control to stop playing!
There's big trees, giant worm type things, bees, skeletons, ghosts and witches that are out to stop Bentley. But don't worry, they are very dumb. Most of them don't even know about you until your right next to them.
I give this game ****
Ultra cool tip, when the giant worms are over a gem they eat it and one section at a time of their body turns red. At that time go up to them and run in to it. it will disappear.
Ultra cool tip, on the first stage go to the very back (behind the walls) and jump into the air. You will be transported 2 levels ahead and get an extra life.
Space 13th Birthday Party
July 14, 1995 was the big day. It was Space club's 13th birthday party. Looming, threaten weather couldn't keep Atari diehards away from having a fun time. About 30 members showed up for a night of fun.
Members were treated to a 30 foot table full of delicious food, brought in by club members. There was Ray Wafer's famous potato salad, Bill Cotter's delicious meatballs, Mike Weist's meat tray, and alots of other delicious food items. There was plenty of food for everyone. Larry Serflaten's thompson grapes were great too! To wash all this foot down, Greg Leinter's ice cold pop was great.
Besides the foot, it was nice to have the opportunity to sit and chat Atari Talk to fellow club members.
A thanks goes out to Mike Fritpatrick and his wife and all the party committee members for the hard work put into this birthday party. And especially all the club members that showed up. Can't wait till the Space Christmas party!
Mike Weist
(The above article from Mike Weist was inadvertently left out of last months news letter. Editor)
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