Can someone tell me of the location of the AZ chapter and who is the best contact for it.

Entirely independently of seeing this message, I very reluctantly called IBM home office to alert them that the assembly listing does not appear to be current.

I have emailed at least three known contacts (including the emails listed on the assembly's Facebook page and .org web site). No response from two of those emails, and a third email was returned undeliverable.

I realize magic, by its nature, involves some level of secrecy. But someone either needs to speak up and let people know what's going on or resign from whatever it is you're doing (or not doing.) Please show some leadership and kindly communicate what's going on.


Thanks.

Yea. I did. I am thinking about starting one near surprise az

My understanding is that both groups' chapters are still in existence, just adapting to current circumstances. If my frustration caused offense to anyone, I meant no disrespect.

Best contact is Robert Ray at robertraymagic@yahoo.com (I just texted him and he's good with me giving you his e-mail).
Meetings have been online each month, but we did just have a live meeting to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Ring 55's charter hosted by our own Brad Zinn and Michael Finney. There is also a weekly online meeting on Thursday afternoons.
We have had some officers of the Ring move or step aside for various reasons, but Robert can give you more details on the local clubs.
Curt
PS: If one of the addresses that came back undeliverable was mine it's because we switched internet providers and my Cox e-mail is dead. PM me and I can give you my new e-mail address if you are interested.

Sorry, it's almost freaking IMPOSSIBLE to find info online about the club right now, but we're trying to fix that.

The next IBM Ring 55 meeting (Phoenix Metro Area) is Wednesday, October 19, 2022 in Tempe at 48th and University:

Denny's
825 S 48th St
Tempe, AZ 85281

That meeting will be the annual auction and swap meet -- EVERYBODY (magic-oriented, of course) in the valley is invited, although you must be a Ring 55 member to put something in the auction or have a table to sell your stuff. (Ring 55 members, call or text the president at 480-341-3590 or email him at Robertraymagic@yahoo.com if you need a table.)

And it's at Denny's so you can eat pancakes AND buy some new (to you) magic stuff!!!

Jay (IBM 55 and SAM 248 Secretary)

PS - IBM 55 meetings are 3rd Wednesday of the month at that location until further notice -- SAM 248 are at that location 2nd Tuesdays of the month. Not very close for those of us living in one of the upper corners of the valley, but it's only once a month! And did I mention you can also east pancakes?!)

Jay, how was the turn-out etc. for your auction/swap meet on October 19th?

Sorry, I thought I'd get notified of replies here after I subscribed, but maybe that's not how it works...

I was in the Phoenix area less than a year before the pandemic hit, so I don't have past swap meets to compare, but it seemed pretty good to me. I know that's not an actual number , but we opened it to both the IBM and SAM clubs and there were different people coming and going throughout the thing. It wasn't ever packed, but there was a good selection of new and used props and books (eight big tables full) and people seemed to be having a good time.

Jay