The Science Fiction Fantasy Federation (or SF3 - pronounced "SF Three") is one of North Carolina's oldest science fiction and fantasy fan groups. Membership includes students and alumni, as well as other individuals from the community.
SF3 is designed as an outlet for those interested in fantasy, science fiction, comic Books, and cinema. Many people who associate themselves with geek culture in any way are likely to find a "kindred spirit" at SF3. Members associate with a wide range of fandoms.
Over the years, one of our most visible efforts has been our long running science fiction convention, Stellarcon. Other conventions that our organization has been involved with include HexaCon, Another Con and CharityCon.
- A few suggestions in dealing with the club:
- Don't Panic!
- Bring a friend for moral support
- Don't be discouraged by scary unfamiliar faces, just say hello!
Fact Sheet[]
- SF3 is the second oldest club on the University of North Carolina Greensboro Campus.
- SF3 was originally created as a Star Trek club.
Head Officers[]
- Government of 2017
- President: Phillip Jones
- Vice President: Austin McCrea
- Secretary: Richard Abrams
- Treasurer: Nathan Freas
- Student Government Representative: Victoria
- Social Media Manager: Rebecca Walker
- Government of 2018
- President: Phillip Jones
- Vice President: Austin McCrea
- Secretary: Richard Abrams
- Treasurer: Ronald Abrams
- Event Coordinator: Austin Bower
- Social Media Manager: Rebecca Walker
- Book Club Captain: Jillian Owens
- PR Director: Nathan Freas
- Government of 2019
- President: Richard Abrams
- Vice President: Austin McCrea
- Secretary: Ryan Wynn
- Treasurer: Ronald Abrams
- Event Coordinator: Austin Bower
- D&D Coordinator: Zack Fisher
- Book Club Captain: Jillian Owens
- Social Media Manager: Riley Conway
- PR Director: Nathan Freas
- Government of 2020
- President: Richard Abrams
- Vice President: Zack Fisher
- Secretary: Ryan Wynn
- Treasurer: Ronald Abrams
- Event Coordinator: Austin Bower
- D&D Coordinator: Sarah Smith
- Book Club Captain: Jillian Owens
- Social Media Manager: Riley Conway
- PR Director: Nathan Freas
- Government of 2023
- President: Chris Cannon
- Vice President: Dallin Pierce
- Communications Manager: Kaylee Collins
- Dungeons and Dragons Coordinator: Tanner Pierce
- Event Coordinator: Alyse Whitecar
- Treasurer: Caleb Koment
- Government of 2024
- President: Tanner Pierce
- Vice President: Houston Lemons
- Event Coordinator: Nova Apotelesma
- Communications Manager: Lainey McLoughlin
- Dungeons and Dragons Coordinator: N/A
- Stellarcon Planning Lead: Randall Cress
- Treasurer: Cody Madison
Meeting times[]
We meet Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm in SOEB rooms 104.
Contact
Official Website:
Click here to link to our Official Website
- SF3.UNCG@gmail.com
Instagram:
sf3.uncg
uncgsf3
Stellarcon[]
Stellarcon is a Sci-Fi convention held every year since 1976 in High Point by the Science Fiction Fantasy Federation.
History[]
Beginnings
- Organized by Denise Descouzis, SF3 began in 1975 as the Star Trek Club. It soon became apparent that they needed to expand their horizons to include all forms of Science Fiction and Fantasy so they changed the name and the constitution. The group was officially recognized by UNCG's Student Government during the Fall semester of 1976.
Conventions
- On March 20, 1976 , SF3 held the first Stellarcon as a one-day mini convention whose main guest was Jack Townsend, then the president of the Walter Koenig Fan Club. Since then Stellarcon has grown to a 3-day event whose guests have included Walter Koenig, author Larry Niven, and as well as many others! The conventions were held in Elliott University Center, on the campus of UNCG, until Stellarcon 16 in 1992 when Jeff Smith , the convention manager that year, took it off campus for the first time to a local hotel. Stellarcon is now one of the largest and longest running SF cons in North Carolina .
- SF3 has organized other conventions through the years including CubicCon, HexaCon, AnotherCon and LepraCon.
Present
- SF3 is designed as an outlet for those interested Fantasy, Science Fiction, Comic Books, and Cinema...basically anything that in some way, shape, or form relates to the genre. The Student Government of UNCG sponsors the club, but meetings are open to anyone! As well as sponsoring films, speakers and trips, the club also organizes its own literary magazine (fanzine), Beyond the Third Planet.
