Who Are We?
The Milwaukee Time Lords is a science fiction fan club with its original foundation being the British TV series
Doctor Who. We are also fans of other sci-fi TV, including
Star Trek,
The X-Files,
Babylon 5,
Buffy the Vampire Slayer,
Xena,
Farscape,
Blake's 7,
The Avengers,
Sarah Jane Mysteries,
Battlestar Galacatica,
Torchwood, etc. Science fiction films and Japanese Animation are also popular with many members along with obscure works such as
Tripods. We also enjoy British comedies such as
Red Dwarf,
Monty Python,
Blackadder,
Fawlty Towers and
Absolutely Fabulous.
Membership
The Milwaukee Time Lords is a diverse group which attracts a wide variety of people -- young & old, singles, married with children, and retirees. We are students, teachers, salesmen, computer operators, factory workers, nursing aides, among other vocations. All have joined because of our commonly shared interests in science fiction.
Meeting Activities
MTL has public meetings twice a month, where after a brief business meeting, we have videos, games and food.
Often times members are treated with surprises like behind-the-scenes specials,
fan videos, bloopers or interviews. Some members meet for regular gaming, such
as collectible card games, roleplaying and board games. Meetings are also great for the latest sci-fi news and to keep in touch with club friends.
Events
We do much more than watch TV and play games. Like the
Doctor, we get out to explore our area social, educational and cultural
attractions. In the past, we have visited the Shedd Aquarium, the Adler Planetarium,
Great America, the Museum of Science and Industry, the Time Museum and the
Trolley Museum in East Troy. Our regular activities include Renaissance Faire,
lakefront fireworks, Summerfest and the Wisconsin State Fair. Our primary
volunteer activity is answering phones during on air pledge drives with our
local PBS station, Channels 10/36.
Special Events
We provide a number of social activities designed to make MTL a more broad, well-rounded organization. One in-house event is our annual picnic in June. We enjoy various games, such as Whoball along with great food from the grill like brats and corn. We also put on Halloween and
"Dalekmas" parties, as well as an Anniversary Dinner.
