====== George Groth ======

===== Recruitment =====

I frankly do not recall how I heard of the NPL. I joined in November 1979. Around that time I did read 
//The People's Almanac// cover to cover (I never made it through //The People's Almanac 2//). I also read 
[[eluqsor|Borgmann]]'s //Language on Vacation// about that time. 

However I vividly recall reading an fine article in the January 1979 issue of //Games//, by [[Willz]], about 
the [[cons:1978:photos|1978 convention]]. In the November 1979 issue [[Willz]] simply presented some of 
the games from the [[cons:1979:photos|1979 convention]]. No doubt that, and //The Almanac// and 
[[eluqsor|Borgmann]], got me thinking I was missing something. So back to the January issue, which 
had [[Mangie]]'s address . . . 

//First Issue//: Oct 1979((according to the directory))

===== Recruits =====

None.

===== Nom =====

My nom is in fact a real pseudonym! It has been used off and on by Martin 
Gardner over the last 60 years. Martin gave me permission to use it, and 
I use it in honor of him. [. . .]

Martin has published poems, book reviews, articles, and the occasional letter 
to "Ask Marilyn" as George Groth, but no  books. 

Source: email from [[Geneac]], quoting George Groth.


==== Combinoms ====

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===== Offices =====

  * Con Host, [[cons:1997:photos|1997 - Washington, D.C.]]
  * Con Host, [[cons:1987:photos|1987 - Charlottesville, NC]]
  * Con Host, [[cons:1982:photos|1982 - Indianapolis, IN]]