First, the CWE had a great celebration in Richmond marking our 7th Anniversary as an Empire. While the attendance was disappointing due to numerous cancellations, those that attended were treated to a top notch show by:

1) Odin's Court 2) Proceed To Oblivion 3) Brave

The bands were really good sports and very professional in their performances to a very intimate sized crowd which was loud nonetheless.

THANK YOU BANDS FOR YOUR PROFESSIONALISM AND SHOWMANSHIP!!! Thank you also for your "show must go on attitude".

We made new friends in the lead singers of both Images of Eden and Odin's Court (Gordon and Matt, respectively), who we are looking forward to perhaps having back next year, especially since folks are talking about planning for number 8 already !!! So, if you want to be part of the committee, drop me a line.

Thanks so much to Marctavius for bringing these groups together. YOU ARE DA MAN!!!!!

Thanks to Carla for the timeline pictorial, which was part of the decorations on the wall along with many posters and the flag.

Thanks so much to Brenda Pollerseiz and Chris "Beaners" Schlomann for their work. Of course, many kudos to my Partner In Mindcrime, Tara "T-Chick" McCullough for all of her hard work.

Also, the Food Drive went well despite a rainy day !!!Rock 101 was there for 2 hours and we had fun hanging out together as an Empire. So, next year be sure to join us.

Now, on to the news.

I. ) SEATTLE ROLL CALL:

Please drop me a line and let me know if you are attending Rychetober In Seattle. So far, the following have committed in e-mail to me: 1) Caroline Wright 2) Rich Kertes 3) Wendi Smith 4) Tara McCullough 5) Chris Schlomann 6) Mark Allen 7) Karen Allen

This is a great start gang, especially considering the fact that this is an event during the week. Let's make the list larger by the time the next WHISPER comes out. The Fan Club thanks you for your support!

II.) RYCHETOBER:

Did you like the little Saturday e-mail tease? I wanted to be sure you guys were getting your appetite wet for the same! So, be sure that you check out the ELO of August on the QR Website, if you didn't get it. This was the reason for the Saturday e-mail, as a lot of WHISPER(s), and ELO(s) have been kicked back due to the attachments taking folks over their limit , BUT I still get the e-mails asking why they were left off. :( If you got the test, but not the actual mail out last week, PLEASE let me know. ALSO, I am still waiting for Susan to add to Part Deux of the ELO which will outline some additional activities I have " cooked up" for you while you are in SEATTLE.

III.) RYCHETOBER ELO, PART DEUX:

It has gone out and there is a lot of infosaturation about events, which I won't repeat here , but be sure you check it out.

IV.) ACCOMODATIONS:

We are doing the Holiday Inn for our base of operations, so be sure to drop Lisa Siler a line at cascadeempire@hotmail.com for your reservation. We want to keep all of us in the same place as much as possible.

Can ya feel it yet? OPERATION.................MINDCRIME!...

FROM THE TRIBESIDE,

Revolution Colin