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(1947 – 1984)
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(January 18, 1947 – July 6, 1984)
  
'''Mike Zaharakis''' (aka '''Raki''') was a [[fan]] active mainly in the 1960 and ’70s.  He became a fan while stationed in the Air Force in Minot, [[North Dakota]], where he married [[Dian Zaharakis]] (né Dian Cooper). In [[Portland, OR|Portland]], [[Oregon]], he was a founder of the [[Society of Strangers]] [[science fiction]] [[club]]. He was a member of [[ValAPA]], [[TAPS]], and the [[N3F]], at one time serving on the N3F Directorate.  He later moved to [[California]], where he died.  
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'''Michael George Zaharakis''' (aka '''Raki''') was a [[fan]] active mainly in the 1960 and ’70s.  He became a fan while stationed in the Air Force in Minot, [[North Dakota]], where he married [[Dian Zaharakis|Dian Cooper]]. In [[Portland, OR|Portland]], [[Oregon]], he was a founder of the [[Society of Strangers]] [[science fiction]] [[club]]. He was a member of [[ValAPA]], [[TAPS]], and the [[N3F]], at one time serving on the N3F Directorate.  He later moved to [[California]], where he died.  
  
 
Mike was also a member of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) and an ordained bishop in an independent apostolic tradition. In 1970, he handled publicity for the week long, state-sponsored  Vortex-1 music festival in McIver State Park near Escatada, Oregon.
 
Mike was also a member of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) and an ordained bishop in an independent apostolic tradition. In 1970, he handled publicity for the week long, state-sponsored  Vortex-1 music festival in McIver State Park near Escatada, Oregon.
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* [https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/1357922/michael-george-zaharakis FindaGrave entry.]
  
 
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* ''[[The Can Opener]]'' [1974] (for the [[Society of Strangers]])
 
* ''[[The Can Opener]]'' [1974] (for the [[Society of Strangers]])
 
* ''[[Clabby]]'' [1969] (as by Raki)
 
* ''[[Clabby]]'' [1969] (as by Raki)
* ''[[Hotel of Usher]]'' ([[Baycon]] one shot contributor)
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* ''[[Hotel of Usher]]'' ([[Baycon (Worldcon)]] [[oneshot]] contributor)
 
* ''[[Insomniac]]'' [1967-80]
 
* ''[[Insomniac]]'' [1967-80]
 
* ''[[Manticore]]'' (with [[Dian Zaharakis]])
 
* ''[[Manticore]]'' (with [[Dian Zaharakis]])

Revision as of 05:15, 30 July 2023

(January 18, 1947 – July 6, 1984)

Michael George Zaharakis (aka Raki) was a fan active mainly in the 1960 and ’70s. He became a fan while stationed in the Air Force in Minot, North Dakota, where he married Dian Cooper. In Portland, Oregon, he was a founder of the Society of Strangers science fiction club. He was a member of ValAPA, TAPS, and the N3F, at one time serving on the N3F Directorate. He later moved to California, where he died.

Mike was also a member of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) and an ordained bishop in an independent apostolic tradition. In 1970, he handled publicity for the week long, state-sponsored Vortex-1 music festival in McIver State Park near Escatada, Oregon.

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