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Name Change Voting Results
NFFC Big Doin's D23 Expo Week
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NFFC World Chapter All Disneyana Show and Sale
Leonard Maltin First NFFC Heritage Award Honoree
NFFC All Disneyana Show and Sale January 17, 2010
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August 24, 2009
NFFC Members Vote to Change Name
On August 15, Gary Schaengold, President of NFFC The Club for Disneyana Enthusiasts, announced the results from the recent NFFC Name Change vote as contained in the Teller's Vote Tabulation Report to the NFFC Board of Directors.
"There were 220 validly cast ballots," Schaengold reported, "of which 166 members voted in favor of the name change and 54 voted against the name change."
A total of 268 votes were cast during the balloting period, which was open to members of record from June 22, 2009 through the end of July 22, 2009. During that balloting period, NFFC members were asked to either ACCEPT or REJECT a proposed name change for the organization from NFFC The Club for Disneyana Enthusiasts to Disneyana Fan Club. Each family membership was entitled to one vote per membership.
Of the total number of votes cast, 48 were disqualified primarily for failure to properly complete a ballot. The Teller's report concluded that the total number of improperly cast ballots was insufficient to affect the final outcome of the election.
The Next Step
Acceptance of the measure by the membership of NFFC The Club for Disneyana Enthusiasts to change the name of the organization to Disneyana Fan Club does not complete the process. Following the reading of the Teller's report into the minutes of the Board of Directors meeting, as prescribed by Robert's Rules of Order, Schaengold and NFFC Secretary Koko Witz, who also acted as Teller for the election, completed a Certificate of Amendment to be submitted to the California Secretary of State.
In order to conduct business and ensure the safety of its members and guests during its various events, NFFC must, by California law, be incorporated as a non-profit entity. The California Secretary of State's office supervises all organizations incorporated within the state and makes the final determination that any amendment to a business or organization's charter conforms to California State Corporate law.
A determination as to the validity of the vote to amend the current NFFC charter by the California Secretary of State's office is expected within the next 35 to 45 days.
The New Name
"The name National Fantasy Fan Club, which we later shortened to NFFC and still later amended to include the tagline The Club for Disneyana Enthusiasts, has always presented our group with a series of challenges," said NFFC President Gary Schaengold. "It just didn't do a very good job of telling people who we are and what we're all about."
Twenty-five years ago, the group's founders chose the club's original name, National Fantasy Fan Club, at a time when it was widely believed that the Walt Disney Company would strenuously object to the use of any name that even marginally suggested affiliation with the company. Since that time, assisted by the rise in popularity of the Internet, use of Disney-themed names by unofficial Disney fan groups has become common practice.
"Earlier this year, our previous Board, under the direction of my predecessor Kendra Trehan, determined that changing our name had become critical to the continued long-term success of our club," said Schaengold. "The Board voted to begin the process of officially changing our name to Disneyana Fan Club, which more accurately describes who we are and lessens the need to explain what our club is about to people who aren't familiar with us."
Join the Fun!
In case you've just gotten back from a cruise around the rings of Saturn and haven't yet heard, the Walt Disney Company's official fan community, D23, will hold its first-ever D23 Expo next month, September 10 through 13, at the Anaheim Convention Center, just across the street from the Disneyland Resort. NFFC The Club for Disneyana Enthusiasts will be there.
NFFC will have a booth in the exhibition hall where many of your fellow members will be on hand chatting with old friends and making new ones. The schedule of events taking place in the NFFC booth during the course of the D23 Expo includes autograph sessions with Disney stars, such as Paige O'Hara, several NFFC Disney Legends, and many of our great NFFC friends and supporters.
Throughout the week, several of your favorite unofficial Disney podcasts will originate from the NFFC booth. Plan now to stop by and say hello. When finalized, the complete NFFC D23 Expo schedule of events will be posted on the front page of nffc.org.
Additionally, we have a limited number of one-day tickets available for members willing to work at least two hours in the NFFC expo booth. Contact info@nffc.org for more information.
Ho, Ho, Holiday Extravaganza!
In the parks and in the spirit of the season, join us as we deck the halls and byways of the theme parks and hotels of the Walt Disney World Resort. Registration is now open for the NFFC Disney World Holiday Extravaganza, which takes place December 10 through 13 of this year:
- Thursday, December 10: Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- Registration
- Lunch at the ABC Commissary and trivia challenge
- Osbourne Family Lights group viewing
- Friday, December 11: Downtown Disney
- Exclusive showing of The Princess and the Frog with surprise guest
- Disney World Decked Halls Holiday Hotel Lobby Tour
- Dole Whip Brain Freeze Contest—how else you gonna freeze in Florida?
- Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party (requires special MVMCP admission)
- Saturday, December 12: Regal Sun Hotel (Downtown Disney adjacent)
- NFFC World Chapter All Disneyana Show and Sale
- Featuring Webmaster and Podcaster meet and greet
- Give Kids the World Fundraiser
- (Your Extravaganza ticket gets you in to both events)
- NFFC World Chapter All Disneyana Show and Sale
- Sunday, December 13: EPCOT
- Scavenger Hunt
- Desserts Around the World (sampling)
- Candlelight Dinner packages (requires separate reservation)
- Candlelight Processional viewing
Additionally prizes, surprises. and maybe even a visit from the Jolly Old Fat Man himself.
Early Registration Ends September 30, 2009
Register during the months of August and September for only $95.
The price goes up October 1, 2009.
Chapter News: NFFC World Chapter to Host All Disneyana Show and Sale
Saturday, December 12, during the NFFC Disney World Holiday Extravaganza, the NFFC World Chapter will play host to NFFC members and the general public as they hold their very own NFFC World Chapter Disney World Holiday Extravaganza All Disneyana Show and Sale.
This NFFC World Chapter event will be held in the main ballroom of the Regal Sun Resort Hotel, which is less than a five-minute hop, skip, and a jump from Downtown Disney.
There will be thousands of one-of-a-kind Disney collectables. And the timing couldn't be better for those of you with hard to please Disney fanatics and collectors on your holiday gift lists. The rare and hard to find, podcaster meet and greet, pin trading, authors and autographs, you get it all at the NFFC World Chapter Disney World Holiday Extravaganza All Disneyana Show and Sale.
And don't forget, if you're planning on attending the four-day NFFC Disney World Holiday Extravaganza, your Extravaganza ticket gets you into the All Disneyana Show and Sale at no additional cost.
Leonard Maltin to be First NFFC Heritage Award Honoree
On January 16, 2010, film historian, critic, editor, and author Leonard Maltin will receive the first NFFC Heritage Award at a luncheon held in his honor at the Anaheim Crowne Plaza Resort in Garden Grove, California.
In keeping with our long-standing commitment of preserving and sharing the rich legacy of Walt Disney, NFFC The Club For Disneyana Enthusiasts has always celebrated all things Disney. Celebrating Disney's storied past, and the lives and careers of those who helped make it all possible, remains our core mission.
The NFFC Disney Legend Award is the most visible showcase of that commitment. Established in 1993 to honor individuals who have made substantial contributions to the Disney legacy, the award has been given to more than 100 people from every facet of Walt Disney Productions and the Walt Disney Company.
Next January, NFFC will inaugurate a new award, The NFFC Heritage Award, which will honor individuals outside the company who have made significant contributions to promoting awareness of, along with the preservation of, Disney history.
Our first honoree is just such a person. In addition to his internationally best selling series of books, Leonard Maltin's Movie Guide, Mr. Maltin's other works include, Of Mice and Magic: A History of American Animated Cartoons and The Disney Films. Additionally, he wrote the television special, Fantasia: The Creation of a Disney Classic.
Mr. Maltin is also active in the home entertainment field hosting and producing, among other titles, the popular series of Walt Disney Treasures DVDs.
Leonard Maltin, 2010 NFFC Heritage Award recipient. Congratulations!
Save the Date for the 2010
NFFC All Disneyana Show and Sale
Sunday, January 17, kicks off the New Year right with the first NFFC All Disneyana Show and Sale of the year! There will be new limited edition collectors’ pins from your favorite Disney vendors.
Additionally, some of the biggest and best purveyors of classic Disney memorabilia and collectables will be offering great deals on fantastic bits of Disneyana.
The NFFC All Disneyana Show and Sale will be held in the Cabo San Lucas Ballroom at the Anaheim Crowne Plaza Resort in Garden Grove, California.
And, While You're at It...
Major League Baseball's All Star game not withstanding, we're about to set the dates for next year's NFFC All Disneyana Convention and Expo. Take a pencil and circle July 13 through 18. Those days are looking pretty good to us right about now. We'll get back to you just as soon as the ink dries on the contracts.
All scheduled events and guest appearances subject to change without notice.
About NFFC
The National Fantasy Fan Club (NFFC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich legacy of Walt Disney. Our common goal is to provide Disneyana enthusiasts of all ages from around the world with news, information, and events that enhance their experience with, and love of, all things Disney.
This goal is achieved through the publication of a member newsletter, the FantasyLine Express, and by hosting national and international members, along with local NFFC Chapters, where members can trade information, learn more about their favorite collectables, hold group outings and activities, and just have fun!
The NFFC is equally dedicated to sharing Walt Disney''''s artistic legacy as well as Disney magic with those in need. Through a series of charitable fund raising events, the NFFC helps to support inner-city arts programs and to assist families and children affected by major illness to find a little happiness at Disney parks.
By far, the biggest and most popular means of expanding the magic are the NFFC All Disneyana Conferences and Expos—held at the Disneyland and Walt Disney World resorts—where members are informed and entertained by Imagineers, animators, entertainers, authors, and artists from every facet of the Walt Disney Company, along with many independent Disney experts. Additionally, the NFFC All Disneyana Show and Sales, which are open to the public, provide an unparalleled experience and opportunity for Disneyana and autograph collectors.
Website: nffc.org
Fine Print:
Unless otherwise indicated, the NFFC is not affiliated with or maintained by the Walt Disney Company, its divisions, or any other corporation, business, entity, person, or persons referenced in NFFC informational material.
For More Information Contact
Chuck Oberleitner
NFFC VP Media Relations and Communications
Phone: 818 209 2114
Email: chuck.obe@nffc.org
Website: www.nffc.org
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