Corflu.org
Title
CORFLU
Description
What is Corflu?
Corflu is an annual convention of fanzine fans. Corflu typically moves its venue from year to year. The name Corflu is derived from CORrection FLUid, a substance in much demand during the low-tech, pre-computer days of fanzines.
What happens at a Corflu?
Corflu features a fanzine and memorabilia auction primarily to benefit the two major US-related fan funds. These funds are named TAFF (Trans-Atlantic Fan Fund) and DUFF (Down Under Fan Fund), both of which seek to foster good relations between fanzine fans in the US and Europe (TAFF) and the US and Australia (DUFF). Conversation is highly regarded at Corflu, so be prepared for it, even if you mostly just listen. Another popular activity is the Meal Break, where small groups of fans sortie out to explore nearby restaurants. It's considered bad form to invite yourself along to an existing party, but that rarely stops fans from doing so.
How is the location of a Corflu decided?
This is typically done in a bid process, but with a laid-back attitude. Folks who wish to bid to host a Corflu generally start getting the word out between two years and one year in advance of the blessed event. Most Corflu bids have been uncontested, and good advance notice of a group or individual's desire to host is essential for keeping this tradition alive. To do a real bid in the fashion of world science fiction conventions costs money. The preference for Corflu bids has been to keep the laid-back attitude and forgo spending lots of cash on room parties, particularly when that cash could be better spent on stocking the future Corflu's hospitality suite with good beer!
Contact
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- Madison WI
- US 53705
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- +1.6088289958
