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Title:Arcana Caelestia
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Created:Thu Dec 08 1983
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947.0. "Convention information, please!" by WFOVX5::BAIRD () Mon Jan 21 1991 13:06

    
    Hi all--
    
    	I went through the listings but couldn't find a note to fit.
    What I was looking for was general information about SciFi conventions
    and Star Trek conventions in particular.  I did post a note in one
    of the topics in the Star Trek file, but didn't get much response.
    
    	What I'd like to see is info on what makes a convention *good*.
    A friend is working on a SF-ST convention for later on this year
    in the Western Massachusetts area, probably Springfield.  I need
    to get her some info to make this a really good show!
    
    	Sooo...please respond with whatever you liked or disliked about
    Cons that you've been to.  Or what you'd *like* to see done at a
    convention that you haven't seen before.  Or...things that you've
    seen, but that you think could have been done better!
    
    	This could also end up being a guide to those sf fans that have
    not been to a convention and would like to know what to expect.
    
    	Let the comments and ideas flow!!!
    
    Thanks in advance!
    
    Debbi
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947.1Revised pointer to STAR_TREK conferenceSTAR::CANTORIM2BZ2PMon Jan 21 1991 14:137
You might also raise this question in the Star Trek conference on NAC::.

Hit KP7 to add it to your notebook.

This is not to discourage this discussion here, though.

Dave C.
947.2Me?OASS::MDILLSONGeneric Personal NameWed Jan 23 1991 18:4737
    One of the things you are going to have to remember, Debbie, is that
    while something may work in one area, it will fall flat in another.
    
    For example, northeast conventions seem to be heavy on the programming,
    discussions, panel aspect, while southeastern conventions emphasize the
    fan having a good time (must be that "Southern Hospitality") while
    western conventions run on their own track.
    
    What do I like to see at a convention:
    
    1.  An accessable GoH.  Nothing irks me more than a guest that hides in
    his room when he isn't involved in programming and doesn't mingle with
    the fans in general.
    
    2.  A really great art show with a lot of diverse styles of hanging and
    3D artwork.  Make certain that this is a mix of professional and
    amateur artwork with a good mix of SF/Fantasy/Media/Humor.
    
    3.  A well stocked dealer/huxter room.  There have been SF conventions
    I have been to that the dealers' room only contains comic book
    dealers.  The ConCom has got to understand that fans tend to want new
    things.  The head dealer has got to look.
    
    4.  Refreshments of some type.  I'm not a drinker, but I think the filk
    song "I'm Only Here For The Bheer" speaks for itself.
    
    5.  A well organized registration staff.  When I pre-register for a
    convention, I expect my badge to be ready when I get there and I don't
    want to have to stand in line for it.
    
    6.  A non-obtrusive convention security staff.  If I wanted
    storm-troopers...
    
    These are just a few things off the top of my head that I look for at a
    con.  I have been going to cons for 13 years and have been on the
    ConCom of ChattaCon, a 1400 person SF/Fantasy convention (plug), for
    the past six.  I think I know from whence I speak.
947.3WFOVX5::BAIRDWed Jan 23 1991 20:3524
    
    RE -.1
    
    Thanks for the info!! :-)
    Exactly what I was looking for!!
    Keep it coming, folks!  :-)
    
    A little more info on the convention as I know right now.  The guest
    of honor is in deep discussion as we "speak".  Possiblilities are
    Patrick Stewart, Brent Spiner and John Delancie (Q), one or more
    may possibly attend. (no definites, so please don't hold me to it:-))
    This Con is for a good cause as it is to help the local Make-a-Wish
    chapter. (I am not affiliated with it, this is a disclaimer)
    I do know that someone from Conn. is organizing the Con who has
    had experience in doing this type of thing.  But they still want
    some input to make this the best ever!
    
    Oh, about security...the last I heard, there's a group of Klingons
    wearing phasers massing at the border!  :-) ;-)
    
    
    Again, thanks for the info and I would appreciate more.
    
    Debbi