Hello James, Jason, Dustin, Nicole, Myk and fellow Atheists,

        Canberra and Adelaide Atheists will get a warm welcome from
Melbourne Atheists.

Further to Jason's comment about Saturday evening, I have been told that
members of RichardDawkins.Net are organising a get-together for those not
going to the dinner.
One of their members is checking out venues in the area of the Convention.
Maybe those attending the Convention dinner will also be looking for
somewhere to go after it ends therefore it could be a late night.

For anyone staying longer than the weekend in Melbourne some regular events
include:
- Tuesday, 9th March 2010
- - Atheist Society (Melbourne) Public Lecture (Second Tuesday)
- Monday, 15th March 2010
- - Victorian Skeptics' Cafe (Third Monday)

The website is the place to visit to stay informed:-
- http://www.atheis...

Also the AFA forum at:-
- http://www.atheis...

I also wish to take the opportunity meet with many visiting Atheists to
discuss a whole range of issues facing us in Australia.


Regards,


Andrew.
http://www.facebo...

PS:
I welcome your Facebook friend requests as another means for Atheists to
keep in touch.



 -----Original Message-----
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Sent:	Saturday, 3 October 2009 11:08 AM
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Hi everyone,

For those who aren't aware there is going to be an atheist convention in
Melbourne early next year.

Looks like it will have a great line up of speakers:

"presenters will include:
> Richard Dawkins,
> Catherine Deveny,
> Phillip Adams,
> Taslima Nasrin,
> Peter Singer,
> PZ Myers,
> Dan Barker,
> Stuart Bechman,
> Sue-Ann Post,
> Kylie Sturgess,
> John Perkins,
> Tamas Pataki,
> Max Wallace,
> Russell Blackford,
> Ian Robinson,
> AC Grayling,
> Robyn Williams,
> Jamie Kilstein and
> Simon Taylor."

If you are interested here is the web site:
http://www.atheis...

All the best

James


 -----Original Message-----
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Sent:	Saturday, 3 October 2009 15:32 PM
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Hey Guys,

I've had someone bring up the idea of a road trip to reduce costs for
getting down to Melbourne.
This could be good fun and make the trip more affordable.
I'd be keen to hear if anyone else is interested in the idea.

We might also be able to reduce the cost of accommodation if people are
happy to share.

All the best

James



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Of Slothhead
Sent:	Saturday, 3 October 2009 15:50 PM
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James,

Look into hiring a bus for the event, though it would semi suck, it would be
far better to travel in that method

Cheers
Dustin

Canberra Reptile Sanctuary
02 62538533


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From: 	[address removed] [mailto:[address removed]]  On Behalf
Of Nicole
Sent:	Saturday, 3 October 2009 20:22 PM
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Hi James,

if I can afford to go to the convention, I will.
Happy to use my car, carpool and share accommodation with meetup regulars.

Nicole


 -----Original Message-----
From: 	[address removed] [mailto:[address removed]]  On Behalf
Of J. S. Allen
Sent:	Saturday, 3 October 2009 21:18 PM
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Subject:	Re: [atheists-596] Atheist Convention

Hey guys,
A bunch of the Adelaide Atheists are going to head over too, and I imagine
some of the other meetup groups will have members going.
We should organise a dinner on the Saturday night for those not attending
the GAC dinner and all catch up.
/J.



 -----Original Message-----
From: 	[address removed] [mailto:[address removed]]  On Behalf
Of Myk
Sent:	Sunday, 4 October 2009 03:36 AM
To:	[address removed]
Subject:	Re: [atheists-596] Atheist Convention

Damn!
I heard about this just after I decided to go on The Amazing Adventure 5,
which ends on the same day.
Curse them!

Myk

http://www.randi....-
the-amazng-adventure-5-skeptics-of-the-caribbean.html