Ray Beam

(December 24, 1932 -- April 8, 2012)

A Cincinnati-area fan, member of the CFG, a member of the Midwest Nomads, and a Midwestcon regular. He was active in First Fandom, treasurer from 1980 through 1993, and President until 2001.

He wrote the lyrics to the filk song "The Bradbury Hate Song."

Awards, Honors and GoHships:

• 1980? --Inconjunction
• 1989 -- 3 Days of the Khandor
• 1993 -- First Fandom Hall of Fame
• 2000 -- Sam Moskowitz Archive Award

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1932—2012

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