Hello all you lovely people,
 
 It's that time again: the start of a new semester, which means it's time for
more anime! We have quite a lengthy list of announcements this time around so
please bear with me.
 
 First of all, we've been asked to pass on a message from Sci Fi on the Rock.
They'll be holding a fundraiser for the next convention this Saturday and
Sunday (September 12 and 13) at Hooked-Up. It's $10 daily admission and
they'll be holding gaming tournaments and other fun activities. If you'd like
more information, you can visit either the Hooked-Up website at
www.hooked-up.ca or the Sci Fi on the Rock website at www.scifiontherock.com.
 
 Secondly, we are once again looking for a new exec member! If you think
you've got what it takes (it's grueling, I assure you) drop us a line at this
address telling us why you'd like to be on the exec and what you think you can
bring to it. The application period ends promptly at 5:00pm on October 9th and
we hope to announce the new exec that evening so get your applications in
pronto!
 
 And, finally, we are once again starting showings this semester. Our first
showing is on September 18 at 7:30pm in A-1046 (room may be subject to change
but we'll let you know). As some of you know, our first showing of the
semester is a Meet & Greet type affair so we'll only be showing one anime. And
we're showing classic director Hayao Miyazaki's latest film:
 
Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea
 
A young boy, Sōsuke, befriends a strange looking goldfish whom he names Ponyo.
Unbeknownst to Sōsuke, Ponyo is a magic fish who has decided that she wants to
live with Sōsuke and the other humans. Unfortunately, Ponyo's decision to give
up her underwater life creates a crack in an ancient magic spell, and places
the world in danger. Together, Sōsuke and Ponyo must set things right.
 
 Also, I am excited to announce that during the showing, the Anime Society
will be selling off its tape collection! As most of you know, we have an
extensive tape library of anime but lately it's become more trouble than it's
worth so we are selling it off (and, if one exec member has her way, using the
money to finance a dance party). Although I can't guarantee the quality of
every tape, each one will only cost $1 and we have everything from Weiss Kreuz
to Record of Lodoss War to Card Captor Sakura. So, come one, come all!
 
 I believe that's all the announcements for now. If you have any questions,
feel free to email the society. And, as always, we hope to see you all there
on Friday!
 
~ Rowena, Secretary