What is Fandom?
For the purpose of this society “Fandom” is defined as the community of people that come together to share their mutual appreciation, interest, and celebration of science fiction, fantasy, horror, mystery, romance, historical recreation, military, gaming, and/or anime in literature, books, art, motion picture, television, gaming (tabletop, role-playing, and video/computer), and internet media.
The Fandom Society of Alberta has been set up for the fandom community to come together for activities, events, and programs.
What will Fandom Society do?
To build and continue the existence of fandom in Calgary and Alberta, the society will provide valuable membership by starting and/or running various events, activities, and workshops for the members either for free or at a discounted rate. Ideas for these activities that we are working on, being but not limited to are:
Activities, Events, and Programs
- Annual Convention
- Bookstore events
- Monthly coffee shop or pub meets
- Movie screenings and premiers
- Social gatherings
- Author signings and similar events
- Book clubs
- A digital newsletter and website to promote the society and any groups or clubs that wish to be affiliated with the society
- Arranging for potential discounts at various related retailers that are society supporters
- Monthly workshops on various topics such as:
- Roleplay gaming
- Costuming, Cosplaying
- Writing
- Video making and editing
- Art, and more