SPACE Newsletter

•SPECIAL ELECTION 2018 EDITION•

It’s SPACE Annual Meeting time! Time to elect a slate of club officers, including president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer. Are you ready to put your name in the hat? Will you be there to vote and make your voice heard? The future of SPACE depends on you and your participation! I hope to see you there! Thanks, keep using that Atari, and come to your next SPACE meeting, Friday, November 9, 2018.

It was nice to be back for the October SPACE meeting. Too bad it was only Glen and myself, but I also learned that the August and September SPACE meetings were attended by only Glen and Steve. I heard about Lance, but not many of the details. So, I don’t know how long he will be laid up, but I hope he will be okay. We sure are missing him. Because of my absence the previous two months, I did not make a deposit until I received the money from October’s meeting. We only had sales for August and September of $6.00 each month (Two 8-bit DOMs each month). For October we had three 8-bit DOM sales for $9.00 and $15.00 for one membership renewal for a total of $24.00. So I deposited $36.00 in total and added to our last balance of $586.54 for a new SPACE bank balance of $622.54. So there you have it. Two years of room rental already covered at $300.00 each year (2018 and 2019). That’s a nice position to be in with two more meetings still to go for this year. Don’t forget we have elections next month, so I hope we have a good turnout for our November SPACE meeting. We also need to talk about our Christmas party in December, so next month is a very important meeting to attend. I hope to see you all on November 9th. Happy Halloween!!

TABLE OF CONTENTS: Page One: The President’s Corner Treasurer’s Report Secretary’s Report Trivia Time! Page Two: Recent Atari News SPACE Bylaws

HELLO WORLD! Although I was not present for the October meeting, I am still going to have a Secretary’s Report. I apologize for not making it, so I will just say some things in general. Being the Secretary and the Newsletter Editor have always been great honors for me. I will run again for Secretary in the Election. If I do not win the position, then it has been nice being in it. If I win, I will try to be more punctual in coming to SPACE. Anyway, as for the other officers, I wish them great luck and fortune in the Election. Hopefully, we will get somewhere and the officers for 2019 will help SPACE become bigger, more prosperous, and have more financial success. Without the members along with the officers, there would be no SPACE. The club would not exist. So, please feel free to choose in the Election who you feel is the best candidate for the job, and the rest of the votes will decide that. Whatever happens will be, I guess. But, with that I close. Again, I should be able to make the Election. So, I say “sayonara” to my fellow Atarians. In the words of the great artist, Stan Lee… EXCELSIOR! TRIVIA TIME! The Atari ST program from Antic, Cyber Studio, is the direct ancestor of the venerable 3D modeling application Autodesk 3ds Max, for the PC.

Recent Atari News

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AtGames® Announces 2018 Line-Up of Atari® Branded Consoles and Handheld Products

About AtGames

Company to Deliver a Diverse Line-up of Atari® Branded High Definition HDMI-based Console and Handheld Products in 2018 LOS ANGELES, October 24, 2018(Newswire. com) - AtGames® Digital Media Inc., a leader in interactive entertainment products, today announced their complete line-up of Atari® branded console and handheld products. This diverse line-up of products includes three exciting entries in the Blast! Family Fun series of HDMI dongle and wireless controller bundles, Atari Flashback® 9 and 9 Gold consoles, and the latest version of the Atari Flashback® Portable. These new hardware products will be available at major U.S. and Canadian retailers this holiday season. “Atari’s exceptional range of classic home video games has always felt at home on AtGames’ products,” says Dr. Ping-Kang Hsiung, CEO of AtGames. “For 2018, we’ve introduced an impressive line-up of six new Atari-branded products, so families everywhere can more easily enjoy playing these legendary hits in the form factor of their choosing.” The Blast! family of Atari-branded products includes the Atari Flashback® Blast! Vol. 1 and Atari Flashback® Blast! Vol. 2, which both come with a USB-powered HDMI dongle that plugs directly into your TV, and an ergonomic six button wireless gamepad. The Atari Flashback® Blast! Vol. 3 swaps the wireless gamepad for a pair of wireless game paddles, which are specially optimized for its selection of classic paddle and ball games. Additional wireless controllers are available for purchase so the fun can be shared with friends and family. Atari Flashback® Blast! Vol. 1 features 20 Atari 2600 classics like Centipede®, Millipede®, and Yars’ Revenge®. Atari Flashback® Blast! Vol. 2 features 20 Atari 2600 classics like Adventure, Asteroids®, and Missile Command®. Atari Flashback® Blast! Vol. 3., features 20 Atari 2600 paddle-based classics like Breakout®, Pong®, and Warlords®. The Atari Flashback® 9 features 110 Atari 2600 classics and favorites like Frogger, Gyruss and Jungle Hunt, high definition HDMI output, and two wired joystick controllers modeled after the originals. The Atari Flashback® 9 Gold features 120 Atari 2600 classics and favorites like BurgerTime and Space Invaders™, high definition HDMI output, and two wireless joystick controllers modeled after the originals. Optional wired paddle controllers, exclusively designed for use with the Atari Flashback® 9-series, are available for even more authentic play of the included paddle-based games. The Atari Flashback® Portable returns in 2018 with new features and an amazing selection of 80 Atari 2600 classics and favorites, including Dig Dug, Pac-Man, and Tutankham. A built-in, rechargeable battery means the on-thego fun never has to end. Games can be played on the portable’s built-in, highresolution 2.8” display, or on a TV via optional cable. Every Atari-branded AtGames product includes an intuitive menu system, save and resume game functionality, and the ability to rewind a game in progress to recover from a play misstep.

AtGames Digital Media Inc. (http://www.atgames.net) is a leader in innovative consumeroriented interactive entertainment products. The company leverages the latest technology to develop and publish its best-selling classic video game products for worldwide distribution. AtGames is based in Los Angeles, with international offices in Taipei and Shenzhen. About Atari Atari is an interactive entertainment company. As an iconic brand that transcends generations and audiences, the company is globally recognized for its multi-platform, interactive entertainment and licensed products. Atari owns and/or manages a portfolio of more than 200 games and franchises, including worldrenowned brands like Asteroids®, Centipede®, Missile Command®, Pong® and RollerCoaster Tycoon.® Atari has offices in New York and Paris. Visit us online at www.Atari.com.

The next SPACE meeting will commence on Friday, November 9, 2018, at 7:30 PM.

Media Contact pr@atgames.net

During the meeting, we will have our yearly Election.

NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -Continuing its 170-year history of offering the Best, the Only and the Unexpected, Hammacher Schlemmer introduces The Atari Home Arcade, an arcade cabinet that delivers a classic Atari experience at home. “This game brings the excitement and nostalgia of classic 1980s arcade play into your home,” explained the company’s General Manager Nick DiMarco. A 17” flat-screen LCD displays the pre-installed games’ two-dimensional graphics and colors, while a 3watt speaker plays accompanying retro sound effects. Available in an Asteroids cabinet with Asteroids, Tempest, Major Havoc, and Lunar Lander games or a Centipede cabinet with Centipede, Crystal Castles, Millipede, and Missile Command games. Ages 14 and up. The Atari Home Arcade is available from Hammacher Schlemmer for $399.95. For more information about The Atari Home Arcade, please contact Trish Hammond at (847) 581-8987 or via e-mail at pr@hammacher.com. About Hammacher Schlemmer Hammacher Schlemmer is America’s longest running catalog, offering the Best, the Only and the Unexpected since 1848. The company provides unique products that solve problems or represent the only one of their kind, and backs its products by a rather famous Lifetime Guarantee of Complete Satisfaction. Hammacher Schlemmer’s innovative offerings are available through its catalog and online at www.hammacher.com.

Here are the Officer Titles up for grabs: President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer We hope to see you there and to tally your votes! Thanks!

SPACE Bylaws As amended by the membership, September 13, 2002 BYLAWS FOR THE SAINT PAUL ATARI COMPUTER ENTHUSIASTS CLUB OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA

charge each month to other Atari clubs which are able to return the favor. Section 4. The Newsletter Editor shall be responsible for the duties of collecting articles from the membership, publishing, and distributing the Newsletter. ARTICLE VI: DISK OF THE MONTH

Section 1. The name of the Club shall be the Saint Paul Atari Computer Enthusiasts, or SPACE.

Section 1. A new SPACE Disk Of the Month (DOM), readable by a standard Atari 1050 disk drive, shall be produced on a monthly basis. This is for the purpose of raising funds for the club.

Section 2. The object of the Club shall be to bring those with a common interest in Atari computers together for the purpose of sharing hardware, software and information related to Atari.

Section 2. DOMs shall include shareware, freeware, or public domain software or other files for the Atari. DOMs shall not include pirated commercial software.

ARTICLE II: MEMBERSHIP

Section 3. The price of the DOM shall be $3.00.

Section 1. The number of members of SPACE shall not be limited.

Section 4. DOMs shall be available for sale at each club meeting, and may be sold to members and non-members.

ARTICLE I: NAME AND OBJECT

Section 2. Any person or family interested in Atari computers shall be eligible for membership upon payment of the annual dues for the first year.

Section 5. Other clubs may trade DOMs with SPACE on a one-for-one basis.

Section 3. The annual dues shall be $15.00, payable on the anniversary month of the member’s joining date. Section 4. Unused portions of dues are not refundable.

Section 6. The DOM Librarian shall be responsible for the production and sales of the DOM.

Section 5. Any member found to be in violation of the rules or spirit of the club may be expelled by a majority vote of the Executive Board.

Section 1. A Bulletin Board System (BBS) supporting Atari computers shall be made available by the club. The BBS provides an online forum for Atari discussions, and an optional communications medium for club matters.

Section 6. The Membership Chairman shall be responsible for collecting membership dues and managing the current membership list. ARTICLE III: MEETINGS Section 1. SPACE meetings shall be held at 7:30pm on the second Friday of each month, at the Falcon Heights Community Center, unless otherwise directed by the Executive Board. Section 2. Club business cannot be conducted without at least one Officer and one other member present. Section 3. All club meetings shall be open meetings. Section 4. Minutes of each club meeting shall be recorded by the Secretary and published in the club newsletter.

ARTICLE VII: BULLETIN BOARD SYSTEM

Section 2. The BBS System Operator shall be responsible for maintaining a friendly and welcoming environment on the BBS. Illegal software or offensive language shall not be tolerated.

Section 1. The club shall publish the SPACE Newsletter on a monthly basis. Section 2. All currently paid club members shall receive a copy of the Newsletter by mail each month. Section 3. Newsletters shall also be sent free of

Section 2. Provided that a quorum is present, and provided that the amendment proposal has been communicated to the entire membership in writing in advance, the Bylaws may be amended at any meeting by a two-thirds vote of the members present. Section 3. Voting shall be by consenting AYE or NAY if a two-thirds vote can be confirmed, or by a show of hands for a precise tally. Section 4. Proxy voting is not permitted for Bylaws amendment votes. ARTICLE XI: CLUB DISSOLUTION Section 1. The club may elect to disband itself by a majority vote of the current membership, provided the proposal has been printed in at least one issue of the newsletter. Section 2. In such an event, the Executive Board members shall be responsible for the proper and orderly closing of accounts, arrangements, and all normally ongoing club activities.

Section 4. When all outstanding charges are paid, the Treasurer shall distribute any remaining club funds evenly among the final group of club members.

Section 2. The Webmaster shall be responsible for maintaining the web site, and keeping the information presented there current.

NOTE: Special thanks to our incumbent President, Michael Current, for the SPACE Bylaws.

ARTICLE IX: OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVE BOARD

Section 2. The Executive Board shall collectively supervise the affairs of the club, shall be responsible for proper and orderly club operations, shall be responsible for upholding the rules of the bylaws, and shall at all times make decisions with the best interests of the membership in mind.

ARTICLE V: NEWSLETTER

Section 1. A Quorum shall be defined as either a minimum of 50% of the entire membership, or 10, whichever is smaller.

Section 1. The club shall maintain a home page on the World Wide Web. The site shall be primarily designed to attract new club members, and provide online access to club information.

Section 6. The President shall preside over club meetings. In the President’s absence, the VicePresident shall preside. In their absence, the Secretary shall preside. If the first three are all absent, the Treasurer shall preside.

Section 2. Prior approval by the Executive Board is required if the club is to incur any expense. Section 3. The Treasurer shall be responsible for the duties of managing the club’s monetary assets.

ARTICLE X: AMENDMENT OF BYLAWS

ARTICLE VIII: WEB SITE

Section 1. The Officers of the club shall be President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer, and shall be referred to collectively as the Executive Board.

Section 1. An accounting for all incomes and charges to the SPACE balance sheet shall be published in the newsletter each month.

Section 7. The rules contained in the current edition of “Robert’s Rules of Order” shall govern the club unless they are in conflict with the bylaws, in which case the bylaws shall take precedence.

Section 3. Any remaining material assets of the club shall be distributed evenly among the membership, as best as this is possible. Historical club materials shall be preserved if possible.

Section 5. The Annual Meeting shall be held each November. At the Annual Meeting, Officers shall be elected and volunteers for other ongoing club duties shall be secured.

ARTICLE IV: TREASURY

Section 6. Officers shall be subject to a Recall Vote if a majority of the membership so decries. The Recall Vote shall not take place until it has been announced in the newsletter.

Section 3. The officers shall be elected by a majority vote of those present, or by acclamation if only one person is running. The term shall be for one year, or until a successor is elected. The term of office shall begin at the close of the annual meeting at which the officer is elected. Section 4. The Executive Board shall actively seek volunteers to fill the following positions: Membership Chairman, Newsletter Editor, DOM Librarian, BBS Operator, and Webmaster. These volunteers shall be subject to the approval of the club membership. Section 5. The Executive Board shall also seek volunteers for other ongoing administrative duties, such as meeting location arrangements and post office box maintenance.