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'''Robert Ronald Taylor''', a [[Texas]] [[fan]], was an integral member of the [[bidcom]] for the [[Austin in '85]] [[NASFiC]] [[bid]] and vice-[[chair]] of the resulting [[LoneStarCon]]. He also served on the [[board]] of the [[San Antonio in '97]] [[Worldcon bid]] and the [[LoneStarCon 2]] [[concom]], and has worked on many other [[conventions]]. | '''Robert Ronald Taylor''', a [[Texas]] [[fan]], was an integral member of the [[bidcom]] for the [[Austin in '85]] [[NASFiC]] [[bid]] and vice-[[chair]] of the resulting [[LoneStarCon]]. He also served on the [[board]] of the [[San Antonio in '97]] [[Worldcon bid]] and the [[LoneStarCon 2]] [[concom]], and has worked on many other [[conventions]]. | ||
| − | He was one of the original group behind [[ArmadilloCon]] and [[FACT]] and has been FACT’s [[president]] and a member of its [[board]]. He [[chaired]] [[ArmadilloCon 8]] in 1986. | + | He was one of the original group behind [[ArmadilloCon]] and [[FACT]] and has been FACT’s [[president]] and a member of its [[board]]. He cofounded [[InstaCon]] in 1983 and [[chaired]] [[ArmadilloCon 8]] in 1986. |
Robert discovered [[fandom]] in [[El Paso]] in the early 1970s, after he moved there to work at a local TV station. He met [[Willie Siros]] at [[Zothique]], the [[local]] [[SF club]]. They attended their first [[convention]] together, [[Westercon 27]] in [[LA]] in 1974. | Robert discovered [[fandom]] in [[El Paso]] in the early 1970s, after he moved there to work at a local TV station. He met [[Willie Siros]] at [[Zothique]], the [[local]] [[SF club]]. They attended their first [[convention]] together, [[Westercon 27]] in [[LA]] in 1974. | ||
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*[https://fanac.org/fanzines/Texas-SF-Inquirer/Texas30.pdf Profile] in the ''[[Texas SF Inquirer]]'' 30 (January 1990). | *[https://fanac.org/fanzines/Texas-SF-Inquirer/Texas30.pdf Profile] in the ''[[Texas SF Inquirer]]'' 30 (January 1990). | ||
| + | * [https://fanac.org/conpubs/Worldcon/LoneStarCon%203/LSC3%20Program%20Book.pdf Texas Fan History] by Robert Taylor and [[Willie Siros]], [[LoneStarCon 3]] [[Program Book]], p. 30. | ||
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Latest revision as of 23:07, 7 January 2022
(1950 – )
Robert Ronald Taylor, a Texas fan, was an integral member of the bidcom for the Austin in '85 NASFiC bid and vice-chair of the resulting LoneStarCon. He also served on the board of the San Antonio in '97 Worldcon bid and the LoneStarCon 2 concom, and has worked on many other conventions.
He was one of the original group behind ArmadilloCon and FACT and has been FACT’s president and a member of its board. He cofounded InstaCon in 1983 and chaired ArmadilloCon 8 in 1986.
Robert discovered fandom in El Paso in the early 1970s, after he moved there to work at a local TV station. He met Willie Siros at Zothique, the local SF club. They attended their first convention together, Westercon 27 in LA in 1974.
That year, Robert moved to Austin, TX, to work with the local ABC affiliate, KVUE. He holds a degree in Journalism with a minor in speech.
He was born in Odessa, TX, to Cecil and Imogene Taylor; his dad was in insurance and real estate, and mom was a housewife. He has lived in Texas all his life.
- Profile in the Texas SF Inquirer 30 (January 1990).
- Texas Fan History by Robert Taylor and Willie Siros, LoneStarCon 3 Program Book, p. 30.
Awards, Honors and GoHships:
- 2000 — ArmadilloCon 22
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