Fran Martin

Author: Fran Martin

Fran Martin became a member of The Bootmakers of Toronto in 1987 and The Stormy Petrels of B.C. in 1988. She has attended several Sherlockian conferences including: In 1992 "Aspects of Holmes" in Bradford, England (hosted by The Northern Musgraves); In 2006 "ACD at 35" in Toronto (hosted by The Bootmakers of Toronto); 2013 "Sherlock Holmes Through Time & and Place" in Minneapolis (hosted by The Norwegian Explorers); 2014 "Gillette to Brett IV" in Bloomington (hosted by Wessex Press); 2015 SherlockCon in Seattle; 2015 "A Scintillation of Scions VIII" in Baltimore (hosted by Watson's Tin Box); 2016 "The Misadventures of Sherlock Holmes" (hosted by The Norwegian Explorers); in 2018 in Dayton, Ohio for the "Holmes, Doyle & Friends" conference (hosted by the Agra Treasurers). Fran has held several positions with The Stormy Petrels of B.C. including secretary, vice-president, special events coordinator and is currently president and editor of the "Petrel Flyer". She was honoured with being awarded the title of "Master Bootmaker" in 2014. She was very pleased to present a paper to a meeting of Sir Hugo's Companions in Chicago in 2017. Fran has contributed articles to Canadian Holmes magazine, the Watsonian and Chris Redmond's "About Sixty" and "Sherlock Holmes is Like...". In May, 2018 she attended the 78th annual Speckled Band of Boston dinner. She was very honoured to have been one of the first women invited.

March 25, 2020March 25, 2020 Fran Martin Events

“MASTERS’ DINNER” 2019

Due to these dreadful circumstances, this year's annual event needed to be postponed. Everything is ready to go once we have a new date set. Games. prizes, place mats, lovely programs (only the date needs to be updated) and members have been busy writing toasts. Please enjoy this flashback to last year's dinner which took … Continue reading “MASTERS’ DINNER” 2019

March 18, 2020March 18, 2020 Fran Martin News

POSTPONED

Dear Fellow Petrels, please note that due to circumstances regarding the nasty virus, the Annual Luncheon has been postponed. The restaurant is closed. We will cancel the April meeting and hope to get together for our regular study session in May. Stay tuned for updates. Thank you. Please stay safe, stay home, and stay calm. … Continue reading POSTPONED

March 4, 2020March 5, 2020 Fran Martin Events

32nd Annual Luncheon

The date, time, venue and menu have been confirmed: We will dine in the Lakeside Cottage (follow the path beside the main building) on Sunday, March 29th. Arrive at 11:30 for refreshments (from the cash bar) on the lawn. Lunch will be served at 12:00, followed by entertainment and, if time permits, croquet on the … Continue reading 32nd Annual Luncheon

February 24, 2020March 5, 2020 Fran Martin Events, Monthly Meeting

MARCH 3rd MEETING

*Please note new location for this month!!! Due to unforeseen, an foreseen circumstances, our meeting location has changed for March only. The meeting will be held in the lounge of Fran's building in New Westminster. (Sheldon will e-mail directions to members) Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2020 The time, as always: 7:00 pm The story for … Continue reading MARCH 3rd MEETING