The Karl Hess Club will resume its monthly meetings beginning this upcoming March 17, Saint Patrick's Day.
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One of my best memories of Bob Weber is from a Libertarian state convention some years back which was held at a major hotel. Bob was conducting his annual Midnight Movie Madness in his suite, showing films from his cinematic collection. Prominent among the movies was The Monitors (1969), starring Guy Stockwell as a member of an underground leading a rebellion against an army of derby wearing aliens who were bringing peace and security to the Earth at the cost of essential liberties. It was all part of Bob's approach to the wider cultural aspects of the libertarian movement.
Bob was an ongoing member of the Karl Hess Club going back to the early days. He always had something interesting to say on any number of topics, whether it was in the cinematic realm, the Second Amendment or the 1960s counter-culture in which the Libertarian Party arose. He was founder of the Liberty Shooters, a local event for people who wanted to improve their proficiency in firearms. He could also be found at other Los Angeles area libertarian meet-ups, such as the Dave Larkin Pub Club.
Bob was a perennial candidate for public office, running as a candidate for the U.S. Congress on the Libertarian Party ticket. He was also active in the State Party as Vice Chair, served on the Judicial committee, and was Chair of LPLAC (Libertarian Party of Los Angeles County). His activism was recognized with the Karl Bray Award honoring Libertarian Party activists for their service to the cause of liberty.
Bob is survived by his brother Paul and his niece Rose (Jason Gonella), other family and relatives. He is well remembered by many friends, colleagues and midnight movie attendees.
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Thank you for your forbearance. We are still working to find a new, permanent venue for our monthly meetings. Meanwhile, we settled on a temporary location for next Monday, February 17, 2025.
We will meet from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. (or later?) at the IHOP in Alhambra.
Go to 701 South Fremont at Concord. Plenty of free parking. Separate checks okay. Friendly management and staff. Senior menu. Open 24 hours, so if you want to stay all night arguing over commas, you're welcome.
Seriously, this is a great place. It's near my neighborhood, so I know and recommend this venue.
We will continue to explore prospects on the Westside, including an IHOP there. Please bear with us on this interim locale. Our suggested topic for Monday is "Politics and Foreign Policy at the Speed of Trump." We'll review the first three weeks of the new administration. Open discussion.
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It covers free speech in the world of game design and military simulations, with additional analysis of cybernetic conflict. Plus commentary on libertarian related films.
"We regret that due to a loss of our venue, we will not meet in December or January. We are taking this hiatus to find just the right location for our meetings.
"Dinah's Kitchen, successor to our longtime venue, Dinah's Family Restaurant, has closed permanently and with very little notice.
"It is our intention to keep the club in the general environs of the Westside of Los Angeles. The location must meet certain requirements, so we are taking extra time in our search.
"We thank you for your patience and understanding. Because we are living through interesting times, we are eager to get back to business. We hope that will be by February.
"We wish everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Boxing Day, and extend best wishes for a peaceful and prosperous New Year.
"Your servant, Mike."
"I was apprised by Linda Dorfmont that effective now, Dinah's Kitchen is no longer in business. Thus we must find another venue (yet again) for the KHC.
"Linda suggested the IHOP in Westchester. I will follow up on this and see if we can get seated for Third Monday this month. This seems like possibly a good solution. I will try to nail down this tentative new venue in the next few days.
"My greatest regret about all this is that we, and I, will miss our great Dinah's staff, Sandra, Sue, Roberto, et al. I hope they will be okay, but I'm sad we didn't have an opportunity to say good-bye and good luck. This sort of thing, which does happen, is particularly tough right before Christmas. My thoughts and prayers are with them.
"Just flabbergasted that Dinah's legacy ends like this. Very sad.
"Well, sometimes you must take the bad with the good. More on this sad subject as it develops. I will try to update you in the next two to three days.
"Thanks and Blessings."
