Sci Fi Soc

popecatapetal

Hello all,

Mature (ish) student here, starting Biomedical Science this year. I've been looking through the list of societies on the DIT website, and I was delighted to see that Games Soc is in Kevin Street. But I didn't spot a Sci Fi society on the list. Does one exist?

Thanking you in advance,
Poppy

swiftblade

I don't think there is. You could always start one yourself.

self_sentered

I'd join that.

The Volt

I dont think there is one but all you have to do is get a form from the socs office, get 15 signatures and you're flying. Check http://www.socs.dit.ie/socs/ and email them with any questions you might have.

VickBack

I'd join that =P I'd even be one of yer 15 signatures lol =D

swiftblade

I would join it too

Cheeky monkey

You'll definitely have no problems getting 15 signatures in Kevin street

ConmanTheKiller

I'd definitely join such a society. I'm in Kevin street

The Volt

If you're able to, you can drop down to the socs office in Aungier Street's basement this week and talk to James or Anita. They'll be delighted to hear about this.

Dwaegon

I'm game!

tinz18

I'd be in too!!! :P

SLDeviant

What would you do in this society?

Are you thinking Tabletop gaming and the like, or just watching movies and discussing books?

ConmanTheKiller

Well we could organise a weekly get together and watch a classic/discuss, maybe organise trips to the cinema for a film release

If the soc gets the numbers, a subsidised trip to a big convention in the UK or europe might be possible ?

SLDeviant

Would anyone have any interest in a Fantasy & SF society that did all of the above as well as had a forum for weekly games of DnD , Whitewolf Pnp, or some Cyberpunk pnp rpg?

It is genuine fun if you have people with the right disposition.

swiftblade

Yea that would be cool. Would widen the scope a bit for more members.

Ronanc1

I'd Join too

Jonesy3110

SLDeviant wrote: »

Would anyone have any interest in a Fantasy & SF society that did all of the above as well as had a forum for weekly games of DnD , Whitewolf Pnp, or some Cyberpunk pnp rpg?

It is genuine fun if you have people with the right disposition.

I'd really love to get into that

I'm in Mountjoy Sq, would it be really awkward for me to get to this stuff? I haven't really got any idea where all the buildings are in relation to each other...

FewFew

SLDeviant wrote: »

Would anyone have any interest in a Fantasy & SF society that did all of the above as well as had a forum for weekly games of DnD , Whitewolf Pnp, or some Cyberpunk pnp rpg?

It is genuine fun if you have people with the right disposition.

It's a good idea, but I think most RPG type stuff usually takes place in gaming societies, at least it does in most colleges. There's already a gaming soc, so it should be possible for them to setup DnD nights for interested members etc., then keep the Sci-fi soc for those who are into Sci-fi but not gaming (which is a pretty hefty amount I'd imagine)

VickBack

GameSoc in DIT already have DnD nights... Well they play games once a week which include videogames, card games and if there is a DM at it they will usually set up a game of DnD if there is enough people who wanna play!

popecatapetal

So I headed in to Aungier Street last week, and filled out the society form. With any luck, NerdSoc should be up and running in time for societies week!

I'm hoping to book one of the lecture halls in Kevin street once or twice a week for TV shows and movies, trips to the cinema for new films (eg. The Avengers next year), discussion groups, intro to comics, maybe a library or book swap club, and possibly a trip to a convention or two - I already have my ticket for the Irish Discworld con in November:) And of course there are gaming conventions like Gaelcon and Warpcon that i'm sure some sci fi people would enjoy!

RPG nights sound great, but more the Games Soc's area of expertise - maybe we can organise some joint events?

And now, a cry for help (or call to arms, if I want to sound slightly less pathetic) - volunteers required to help man the NerdSoc stand in Gleeson Hall, Kevin Street, on Tuesday 27th September, assuming it's approved by then. Otherwise it'll just be me there between lectures, which won't be often... Anyone interested can PM me, or reply in thread.

And do keep the suggestions coming for events and activities!

Thanking you in advance,
Poppy

swiftblade

I shall be joining this next week.

SLDeviant

popecatapetal wrote: »

So I headed in to Aungier Street last week, and filled out the society form. With any luck, NerdSoc ...

You lost me at NerdSoc.

popecatapetal

SLDeviant wrote: »

You lost me at NerdSoc.

I'm not using "Nerd" in a perjorative sense, I just like the word. And liking SF /Fantasy/comics/whatever is pretty nerdy... Again, not that this is a bad thing! I'm quite happy being a nerd.

Would "GeekSoc" have been any better?

G_R

Awh,

Our first boards society! I'm so proud!

VickBack

Need someone to help ya out with committee stuff just give me a holler lol =D

popecatapetal

Another update, after the Clubs and Socs meeting today. The name won't be NerdSoc after all - they want something it to be something more appropriate. Any suggestions in the next day or too will be considered!

I do, however, REALLY need a couple of volunteers to help with the stand - I'm just going to be at the Kevin Street expo, on Tuesday. If there are two or three of you who would be willing to sign up members and basically pimp the society out while I'm in class, I'd be willing to pay you in sweets!

And as always, ideas for activities are welcome.

Thanks,
Poppy

G_R

Awh, I liked the name NerdSoc :mad:

Stupid Societies Office.

If you want, come up with some suggestions and I'll add a poll, see which one is most popular!

tinz18

Hey I missed the socs day in kevin st. Just wondering how/where I can sign up?

popecatapetal

tinz18 wrote: »

Hey I missed the socs day in kevin st. Just wondering how/where I can sign up?

Not a problem, just come along to the first event, which should be next Thursday (13th October), somewhere in Kevin Street - I'm still trying to arrange the room with the college, but I'll post here once it's finalised, and I'll email out to those who have already signed up.
It'll be a Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy night, so bring a towel!

G_R

Did you guys think of a name for the Society yet?

popecatapetal

Just Sci Fi Soc. The Socs office thought it would be good if we had the same name as most of the other college Sci Fi societies around. You know, to avoid confusion...

G_R

popecatapetal wrote: »

Just Sci Fi Soc. The Socs office thought it would be good if we had the same name as most of the other college Sci Fi societies around. You know, to avoid confusion...

Makes sense i suppose. I still would have liked NerdSoc. Ah well.

Vived

Could you give me a shout with room no. and time,
most definitely interested in this after seeing a Hitch hiker dedication night!

Carri

Hey,

If this society exists, could someone put me in contact with a committee member?

I'm from the DCU Sci Fi Soc - Strange Things - and we're trying to organise some intervarsity things.

Cheers,

Carri

G_R

Carri wrote: »

Hey,

If this society exists, could someone put me in contact with a committee member?

I'm from the DCU Sci Fi Soc - Strange Things - and we're trying to organise some intervarsity things.

Cheers,

Carri

it should go with out saying, but just in case, don't post contact details on thread, send by PM please. thanks

Boulevardier

I was slightly involved in the Irish Sci Fi Soc in its early days, and it got a lot of help from 2 writers who lived locally, Harry Harrison and Anne McCaffrey.

Anne McCaffrey has just passed away at her Irish home, so this seems a good moment for you to start a new society.

Dwaegon

Did anything ever happen with this???