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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Seattle Airport
Chair: Shawn Marier
Writer Guest of Honor: Stephen Baxter
Artist Guest of Honor: John Picacio
Science Guest of Honor: Bridget Landry
Spotlight Publisher: DAW (Betsey Wollheim and Sheila Gilbert, representatives)
Attendance: ~3,100
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<h1>THE COSMIC SPROUT</h1>
<p>Growing up for over several billion years...</p>
<p>LAZER TAG! VIDEO ARCADE! QUIDDITCH! MASQUERADE! SCAVENGER HUNT! MOVIE PREVIEWS! GAMING! CRAFTS! EGG HUNTS!...WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU’RE BORED???</p>
<h2>A pesty problem, part II</h2>
<p>By Katrina Marier</p>
<p>She had finished cleaning out the mouse habitat and was about to take a snack break when she heard her name broadcast over the comm system. Luckily she hadn't rehydrated<sup>1</sup> her uchuu-bento yet, so she stuffed it back into her temporary locker. The voice had sounded like Tosh's so she headed back to Bug Heaven.</p>
<p>And tried not to laugh. Tosh, her mom and dad, Dr. McIntosh, and Dr. Choudhurri were all...well, they were all stuck to the strips she had left out all around her workstation. Rosemarie gave up after a heroic effort and started laughing. Quickly she went to free them...and realized that the tape she'd used had somehow been mislabeled. Instead of the mildly tacky rosin-rubber mineral oil<sup>2</sup> the package label said the tape's adhesive was supposed to be, everyone was thoroughly stuck in place with Super Glue. Luckily no one's skin had gotten stuck to anything, only their clothing - which was easily and neatly snipped away. Rosemarie got her mother free first and then went to gather up all the strips as her mother freed the others.</p>
<p>As they were all brushing themselves off and firing up for a lecture, everyone witnessed a spider trailing a cloud of silk behind it float into the room and gracefully spin its way across. In such situations, rarely is one prepared with the right tool at the right time and now was no different. Rosemarie's hands were full of a bag of used sticky strips; the others desperately tried to avoid the tiny arachnid by grabbing onto whatever they could. This quickly became a wild jumble of humans. And by the time everyone had sorted themselves out, the spider had disappeared through a vent.</p>
<p>“Sweetie, what were you thinking, laying out Super Glue to trap a spider with?” Her mom was obviously struggling for patience. Four other pairs of eyes looked at her accusingly. Rosemarie held up the package the glue strips had been in. “I didn't know it was Super Glue, Mom. The package says its adhesive is rosin-rubber mineral oil. Standard ingredient in fly paper. Non-toxic and easy to clean up.” And she held up the package.</p>
<p>Here Tosh sighed and swiped his hair off his forehead. “I knew that joker streak of Commander Lee's would come back to bite us.”</p>
<p>Everyone looked at him. “The last sta onmaster, Commander Lee, was something of a practical joker. He switched glues on the last Chief Botanist because...well, they didn't get along.” here he paused and looked faintly embarrassed. “I thought most of the glue and tape had been collected after the incident, then checked and relabeled as needed - but I guess we missed a box.” He sighed again, “I'll go and talk with inventory.” Then the lights flickered and went out. Within the seconds, the red safety lights came on so everyone could see, if not very well. “Lieutenant Mifune, please come to the bridge,” blared the comm system. “Duty calls,” and Tosh pulled himself to the door and floated off in the direction of the bridge.</p>
<p>Then the regular lights flickered on again. And when Dr. Choudhurri managed to maneuver over to the vent the spider had entered and open it, a cloud of silk whirled into his face. Rosemarie and her mother had to clean him off. Of their tiny friend there was no sign.</p>
<p>“Well, that might explain the lights,” her father said.</p>
<p>“What?” asked Rosemarie.</p>
<p>“Lights and some of the temperature controls have been fluctuating. If that bug's...”</p>
<p>“Arachnid. And I thought the troubles have been happening over the past few days.”</p>
<p>“You are correct about the lights. But temperature control problems in the med lab got worse yesterday evening and this morning. If that <em>arachnid's</em> been free and trying to spin webs which keep floating free...all that spider silk's been collecting and getting stuck in some interesting places.”</p>
<p>Everyone turned to look at Rosemarie. “She only escaped yesterday afternoon. And I did tell you. And filed an incident report. I put down the sticky strips only in my area for the time being because I needed to clear more drastic measures with Dr. McIntosh. My original thought was that since spiders need water, I would have available water stuck to the tape. The spider would walk across the tape to get to the water and get caught. Then I could put her back in her habitat. I was going to go talk to Tosh right after cleaning the mouse habitat. Honest.”</p>
<p>Her parents sighed. “Do you know how she got free?”</p>
<p>Now Rosemarie sighed. “No. I sealed the habitat just like I seal all habitats once I am done with a particular task; and the seals were intact when I went to feed them next. It's <em>possible</em> she could have slipped out when I was putting their food in. If there are cameras there, I don't know about them.”</p>
<p>Then Tosh's voice came over the com system asking Rosemarie and her parents to come to the bridge. Rosemarie's heart sank. <em>I am soooo much trouble.</em> But with her parents right there, there was no way she could get out of this one. Dr. Choudhurri told Rosemarie that he would check the remaining habitats; and Rosemarie belatedly remembered he was one of the environmental engineers working with her dad in keeping atmosphere optimal throughout the station. <em>Yeah, he'd know about leaks wouldn't he?</em> she thought.</p>
<p>The Captain looked very grave as they entered the bridge. “Dr. Evans, Dr. Evans, Rosemarie,” he said, nodding at each in turn. “Intern,” here he looked directly at Rosemarie, “I understand an arachnid under your care has escaped?”</p>
<p>She swallowed hard. “Yes, sir. I'm not sure how.”</p>
<p>He looked at her gravely, “Well, our eight-legged friend has been busy spinning webs throughout this section. Several of the crew have collected no less than six balls of fluff that Dr. McIntosh assures me is compressed spider silk?”</p>
<p>“Yes, sir. Webs in space don't look anything like those on earth. It's the lack of gravity.”</p>
<p>The Captain nodded. “When did it escape?”</p>
<p>“She. Yesterday afternoon, around 04:00 or so. I told my father and left a message for Dr. McIntosh. I guess he's been busy with the same problems my dad has so of course I hadn't heard from him about my solution...” A button flared red over the Captain's head, and he adjusted so he could press it. “Yes?”</p>
<p>“Dr. Choudhurri here. All habitat seals in Bug Heaven are intact and in proper working order. The infrared alarms which should have gone off if a critter were to escape indicate they were never tripped. In short...”</p>
<p>“In short, we don't know how the spider got out,” here the Captain sighed and ran his hand from forehead to neck. And sighed again. “Problem is, the spider stuff is interacting with the ship's systems unpredictably. So far only the lights and a few temperature controls have been affected; but what would happen if a major system were to be affected?”</p>
<p>“We can't evacuate the station and vent all the air due to one little spider,” came Dr. Choudhurri's voice through the comm system. “Completely impractical. Ms. Evan's notion of trapping the spider near Bug Heaven was a good thought, if precipitously invoked. Luring a spider to sticky paper for its daily water was a good and quick solution using available materials. We'll just have to learn to live with her. And everyone should have a trap or a swatter handy should she be seen again. Ms. Evans, you know more about this creature than I do. Do you think she will come out to try and spin another web?”</p>
<p>“Yes, she's opera ng on instinct. And the webs need to be out in the open but not in a place where they'll get tampered with. Look for her to try it again in corners would be my best guess. Luckily there's no food flying around so she may try to make her way back to Bug Heaven, or maybe Botany Bay because that's where food will be. Or she'll die trying.”</p>
<p>“Duly noted. Dr. Choudhurri, let us know what procedures will be needed to deal with spider stuff as it presents itself. All personnel in Bug Heaven and Botany Bay should be briefed on how to catch spiders. Live demonstrations of the technique are <em>strictly forbidden</em>,” he added dryly.</p>
<p>More strips were put up and in about a week, the spider, dubbed Vampirella, was returned to her mate. But no one ever figured out just <em>how she managed to escape in the first place</em>.</p>
<ol>
<li>Rehydrated: to add water to something that is dried to make it edible.</li>
<li>Rosin-rubber mineral oil: the glue on fly paper.</li>
</ol>
<p>This story is loosely based on an incident when one of a pair of orb weaver spiders escaped from their habitat on the International Space Sta on in 2008<sup>1</sup>. Granted, that arachnid didn't cause any major havoc then; but what if she had? Most think that the term “bug” when applied to computers refers to a moth caught in a computer at the Harvard Lab in 1947!<sup>2</sup> However, there is evidence to indicate that the term was used in the 19th cent, and maybe even by William Shake- speare!</p>
<ol>
<li>Articles about the spider here http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,454327,00.html and here: http://www.tomsguide.com/us/Spider-Space-Station-Carnage,news-2983.html.</li>
<li>Articles about the term “bug” here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software_bug and here http://www.jamesshuggins.com/h/tek1/first_computer_bug.htm</li>
</ol>
<h2>Family Track</h2>
<h3>FRIDAY</h3>
<p>Junkyard Spacecraft Workshop Pt. 1 10-11:30 AM OLY 1 <br />Family Games ages 6-12 11—1 PM CAS 9&10 <br />Thumbprint Picassos Noon OLY 1 <br />Exploring The Sparklies for Pre-Schoolers 1 PM OLY 1 <br />Bongo for Board Games! 2 PM OLY 1 <br />Family Games ages 2-8 3 - 5 PM CAS 9&10 <br />Family Movie Previews 3:30-4:30 PM OLY 1 <br />Baby Lounge and Quiet Hour 4:30 PM OLY 1 <br />Embroidery 201 7-9 PM OLY 1</p>
<h3>SATURDAY</h3>
<p>Ewok Flower Vase Project 10-11:30 AM OLY 1 <br />Family Games ages 10+ 11 - 1 PM CAS 9&10 <br />Wand Making Workshop Noon-2:30 PM OLY 1 <br />Junkyard Spacecraft Workshop Pt. 2 3-4:30 PM OLY 1 <br />Baby Lounge and Quiet Hour 4:30-5:30 PM OLY 1 <br />Children's Masquerade 6:30 PM CAS 2</p>
<h3>SUNDAY</h3>
<p>Easter Egg Hunt - 4 and Under 10-10:30 AM OLY 1 <br />Easter Egg Hunt - 5-8 10:30-11 AM OLY 1 <br />Easter Egg Hunt - 9-12 11-11:30 AM OLY 1 <br />Easter Carnival 1-3PM OLY 1</p>
<h2>ATTENTION PARENTS...</h2>
<p>Maxi’s Lounge is open for NWC members age 21+ on Fri, sat night. the 14th floor of the tower is closed to people under 21 as of 8 p.m. on Fri and sat.</p>
<h2>PANELS NOT COMING TO A CON NEAR YOU</h2>
<p><strong>___(Noun)___ Costume Shortcuts 9 am Cascade 7</strong></p>
<p>How to make ___(p. noun)___ for the ___(adjective)___ child, with or without a ___(verb)___ machine, or ___(verb)___ a lot of ___(noun)___.</p>
<p><strong>How ___(adjective)___ is the Future of ___(verb)___? 9 am Evergreen 1&2</strong></p>
<p>What is ___(noun)___ computing, and how will it affect ___(verb)___, ___(noun)___, and ___(noun)___? More importantly, how will it affect me?</p>
<p><strong>Norse ___(noun)___, ___(noun)___, & ___(noun)___ Tactical Combat 10 am Evergreen 3&4</strong></p>
<p>A hands-on ___(noun)___. Participants, equipped with wooden ___(pl. noun)___, ___(pl. noun)___, and ___(pl. noun)___ will learn and practice basic Norse ___(noun)___ combat skills in a ___(adjective)___, non-contact ___(noun)___. What is it like ___(verb)___ in the shield wall? Instructors will ___(verb)___ required equipment, to be ___(verb)___ by participants.</p>
<h2>QUIDDITCH TOURNAMENT SUNDAY!!</h2>
<p>Fly on down to the pitch for an exciting, though grounded, tournament of Muggle Quidditch! There will be much excitement as teams try to rack up as many goals as they can before the Snitch is caught. Thrill to the game as a player or spectator in our Grand Arena (otherwise known as Grand Ballroom 3)!</p>
<h2>LAZER TAG</h2>
<p>Saturday starting at 9 pm in Evergreen 3 & 4</p>
<h2>Masqeurade</h2>
<p>Do you know a Jedi trainee? Or a budding ninja? A fairy princess who wants to show off her wings? Bring them to the Norwescon 35 Children’s Masquerade!</p>
<p>The Kid’s Masquerade allows kids who are too young to compete as Rising Stars (self made costumes by children 13 years and under) to show off their costumes. The children will go on first. All kids wishing to participate must attend the 6 pm meeting on Saturday in Cascade 2 to fill out the Kid’s Masquerade form. They will then walk down as a group down and strut their stuff!</p>
<h2>COSMIC CHUCKLES</h2>
<p>Q: What is an astronaut’s favorite treat? <br />Q: Why does the moon go to the bank? <br />Q: I work only when I’m red. What am I? <br />Q: Why did the astronaut bang his head against the wall? <br />Q: Which planet is like a circus?</p>
<h3>ANSWER KEY</h3>
<ol>
<li>An ice cream float!</li>
<li>To change its quarters</li>
<li>A rocket!</li>
<li>So he could see stars.</li>
<li>Saturn. Because it has three rings.</li>
</ol>
<h2>ANOTHER SIMPLE SCIENCE EXPERIMENT</h2>
<p><strong>The Rainbow Connection</strong></p>
<p>You will need a flashlight, a piece of plain white paper, scissors, tape, and a clear glass with some water in it.</p>
<ol>
<li>Fold your paper in half and cut a small slit in it, about a half inch long.</li>
<li>When you open up the paper, you should have a slit that looks something like this</li>
<li>Place the paper face down on a hard surface and tape your flashlight over the slit.</li>
<li>Turn on the flashlight and aim it at the water-filled glass. A small rainbow should appear on the other side of the glass. This will work best in a darkened room with a strong flashlight!</li>
</ol>
<p>I found these at http://www.kids-science-experiments.com/ and there were many others that looked really interesting!</p>
<h2>CON BINGO</h2>
<p>While wandering around the con, find people who match these squares and mark off live squares in a row using one person per square. Happy hunting!</p>
<p>Norwescon 35, ISSUE 1.1 4/7/12</p>
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Seattle Airport
Chair: Shawn Marier
Writer Guest of Honor: Stephen Baxter
Artist Guest of Honor: John Picacio
Science Guest of Honor: Bridget Landry
Spotlight Publisher: DAW (Betsey Wollheim and Sheila Gilbert, representatives)
Attendance: ~3,100
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Norwescon 35
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<h1>The Cosmic Sprout</h1>
<p>Growing up for over several billion years...</p>
<h2>Family Track</h2>
<h3>FRIDAY</h3>
<p>Junkyard Spacecraft Workshop Pt. 1 10-11:30 AM OLY 1 <br />Family Games ages 6-12 11—1 PM CAS 9&10 <br />Thumbprint Picassos Noon OLY 1 <br />Exploring The Sparklies for Pre-Schoolers 1 PM OLY 1 <br />Bongo for Board Games! 2 PM OLY 1 <br />Family Games ages 2-8 3 - 5 PM CAS 9&10 <br />Family Movie Previews 3:30-4:30 PM OLY 1 <br />Baby Lounge and Quiet Hour 4:30 PM OLY 1 <br />Embroidery 201 7-9 PM OLY 1</p>
<h3>SATURDAY</h3>
<p>Ewok Flower Vase Project 10-11:30 AM OLY 1 <br />Family Games ages 10+ 11 - 1 PM CAS 9&10 <br />Wand Making Workshop Noon-2:30 PM OLY 1 <br />Junkyard Spacecraft Workshop Pt. 2 3-4:30 PM OLY 1 <br />Baby Lounge and Quiet Hour 4:30-5:30 PM OLY 1 <br />Children's Masquerade 6:30 PM CAS 2</p>
<h3>SUNDAY</h3>
<p>Easter Egg Hunt - 4 and Under 10-10:30 AM OLY 1 <br />Easter Egg Hunt - 5-8 10:30-11 AM OLY 1 <br />Easter Egg Hunt - 9-12 11-11:30 AM OLY 1 <br />Easter Carnival 1-3PM OLY 1</p>
<h2>ATTENION PARENTS...</h2>
<p>Maxi’s Lounge is open for Norwescon members age 21+ on Friday and Saturday night. Please note that the 14th floor of the tower is closed to people under 21 as of 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday night.</p>
<h2>A PESTY PROBLEM</h2>
<p>BY Katrina marier</p>
<p>“What? Honey, there are hundreds, if not thousands of fast-moving satellites passing over the earth right now. Not to men on all of the orbiting garbage.”</p>
<p>Rosemarie shook her head. Again. “No, Dad. One of the spiders escaped her habitat. Look.” And she indicated the cage with a now-solitary orb weaver spider. “And I'm not sure <em>how</em> she got out.”</p>
<p>Her dad shrugged. “No reason to panic. One escaped arachnid is within the allowable margin of scope creep. Other insects have escaped from time to time, no harm came of it...”</p>
<p>“Then why...,” Rosemarie's voice trailed off as the comm overhead bleeped.</p>
<p>“Uh, Dr. Evans? We have a problem...” It was First Officer Mifune, part of the crew of the Challenger Space Station. “Dr. Choudhurri will meet us in Botany Bay.” Botany Bay was the nickname for Hydroponics<sup>1</sup>. Normally, he always had a quick wink and nod for Rosemarie; but today he was preoccupied.</p>
<p>“A problem, Tosh?” Her dad's voice grew fainter as they stepped over the threshold and moved down the hall. She'd have to pester him again over dinner. Maybe mom...no, mom was covering someone's shift and Rosemarie was in charge of dinner. Which reminded her, she had to feed the remaining orb weaver and other arachnids<sup>2</sup> and the ant colony and check on the pupae<sup>3</sup> larvae,<sup>4</sup> and eggs in storage. All were destined for the bio-domes in Lunaport; and it was Rosemarie's responsibility to make certain they were healthy, if not happy, upon arrival.</p>
<p>As she left her workstation in Bug Heaven, Rosemarie privately thought that the ants were none the wiser about their change of venue, or at least didn't care. The spiders on the other hand...instead of the gossamer wheels that elegantly decorated bushes back home, their work here resembled three-dimensional tangles of ramen noodles.</p>
<p><em>I would want to leave them too. In disgust.</em> She thought as she headed to her family's pod. <em>Yes, I know spiders don't feel disgust but I sure think they know something is de nitely wrong.</em> Gravity was not a priority on the space station. Shorts stints in zero-gravity had not proven too harmful over the course of decades of experiments. <em>And the scientists back home haven't figured out how to create true artificial gravity yet</em>, Rosemarie thought as she looked out a porthole to see the big blue marble below. <em>There's Asia. I wonder if Cho's having a good time with her parents at the training camp.</em> Rosemarie sighed. Cho and her family were also emigrating<sup>5</sup> to the moon, but they would be arriving six months after Rosemarie.</p>
<p><em>I hope there are kids on the moon. Delete that, cool kids on the moon.</em> Emigration's been so tight...Even with the space elevators in place to shoot astronauts up to the orbital pla orm where shuttles launched to and from to both the space station and the moon, space was still at a premium.</p>
<p>Rosemarie's family had spent several months aboard Challenger because her dad was an environmental engineer and had volunteered to fill in during the gap due to staff rotation. Hopefully next week they would be en route to the moon. And now there was a spider on the loose. <em>Maybe Dad's right and one little spider isn't a problem. But what with all the weird technological problems...</em> The corridor lights abruptly flickered and then steadied. <em>Like that.</em> She shrugged as reached their family pod. <em>It's not like dinner is all that difficult to prep. Select packets and ready water. I'll be glad when we have a real kitchen again, no matter how cramped, she thought to herself as she selected the evening meal. None of the food was great; but some things just didn't translate and even their novelty couldn't make them edible. Fried chicken for instance. It never came out crispy, despite what the experts claimed. Thank goodness for squeeze bulbs of water. Ah, Szechuan noodles. Or macaroni and cheese?</em></p>
<p>While she heated water, Rosemarie considered her missing charge and tried to come up with a plan to trap it. Pesticides<sup>6</sup> were forbidden station side; and releasing one of the shrews would create more problems and was strictly against regulations anyway.</p>
<p>Rosemarie tried to get her dad's attention again about the missing spider over dinner; but her dad seemed quite worried as he wolfed down his dinner and then went right back to work. Her mother too was worried, saying that now some of the computers in the med lab were malfunctioning. Minor stuff really, she said. Rosemarie began to worry. The entire station operated by computers and if they began to...her alarm must have showed because her mom gave her a quick hug.</p>
<p>“Don't worry sweet pea. According your father and Tosh it's just some minor fluctuations in temperature control. They're confident they'll have it under control by morning,” here she smiled, “remember, temperature critically affects my work; and so far everything seems to be fine with the medicines I'm working on,” but Rosemarie could see her mom was concerned. To keep her mind off her internal panic button, Rosemarie decided to research spider traps.</p>
<p>The informa on she dug up was so interesting she went to bed with her head whirling about ways to trap her eight-legged friend. <em>Let's see, I can't use pesticides...spiders need food and water just like any other living creature...set a trap with a live insect?...no, that might escape too, water...water...</em>and thinking that she drifted off to sleep.</p>
<p>And woke up with the germ of an idea. A quick search of the storage cabinets near Bug Heaven came up with packages of double-sided tape. <em>I can put several of these around my workstation and the cage with the remaining orb weaver in it and bait them with droplets of water. The spider will need water and come to drink and she'll s ck to the paper.</em> Carefully she broke the seal on a squeeze bulb, covered it with her thumb, and then managed to attach an eye-dropper to the open end without letting any water loose. Gently squirting a small droplet onto the sticky strip proved tricky, but she managed. She left a test strip out right near her computer console and checked it after lunch. The test droplet was still firmly attached!</p>
<p>She knew she couldn't lay traps for the spider throughout the sta on until she cleared it with the crew. But since no one except Dr. McIntosh or occasionally her parents ever came into Bug Heaven, it was reasonably safe to lay down sticky strips, each with its small pool of water, around the door, the ceiling, the remaining spider in his cage, around the ant colony and so on. The strips were a distinctive mauve color so Rosemarie knew people could easily see them. So she finished up, snagged her uchuu-bento<sup>7</sup>, and went toward the exercise area. <em><strong>To be continued....</strong></em></p>
<ol>
<li>Hydroponics: the cultivation of plants in nutrient solutions without the use of soil.</li>
<li>Arachnids: scientific name for the class of invertebrates spiders belong to. Also includes scorpions, ticks and mites.</li>
<li>Pupae: insects at the immobile, non-feeding stage between the larva and adult.</li>
<li>Larvae: insects hatch from eggs as larva. They will mature through the pupae stage into adults.</li>
<li>Emigration: the act of moving from one country to another.</li>
<li>Pesticides: substances intended to prevent, destroy or repel pests.</li>
<li>Uchuu-bento: “space lunch” in Japanese. Slang term in this universe for a lunch in a sealed box.</li>
</ol>
<h2>Norwescon 35 Children’s Masquerade!</h2>
<p>The Kids' Masquerade allows kids who are too young to compete as Rising Stars (self made costumes by children 13 years and under) to show off their costumes. They will go on first. Kids wishing to participate must attend the 6 pm meeting on SAT in CAS 2 to full out the form. They will then walk as a group down to the Masquerade and strut their stuff!</p>
<h2>LAZER TAG</h2>
<p>Friday starting at 3 pm in Grand Ballroom 2 <br />Saturday starting at 9 pm in Evergreen 3 & 4</p>
<h2>TEEN VOLUNTEERS</h2>
<p>Teens, do you come to Norwescon with your parents and spend your time wandering or in panels with a bunch of talking heads?</p>
<p>The Volunteers department has activities and volunteer jobs for you!</p>
<p>Come down and make your own dog tags, origami, and jewelry, decorate a seed pot and your own rubber duck!</p>
<p>Earn prizes from the dealers room, participate in daily volunteer mini-parties, and socialize with other teens. Come check us out in the Olympic Hallway, Wing 7!</p>
<h2>COSMIC CHUCKLES</h2>
<ol>
<li>Which planet tells the day’s temperature?</li>
<li>Why do the stars come out at night?</li>
<li>Why don’t they run out of drinking cups in space?</li>
<li>Which planet can we see most often without a telescope?</li>
<li>What is the main use for flying saucers?</li>
</ol>
<h2>Flashback Arcade Room 7110</h2>
<p>Friday: opens at 10 am <br />Saturday: opens at 10 am <br />Sunday: opens at 10 am and closes at 2 pm</p>
<h2>COOL SUMMER MOVIE STUFF!</h2>
<p>Friday, 3:30pm – 4:30pm In Olympic 1</p>
<p>Come see what cool (and family friendly) stu is coming to the movies this summer.</p>
<h2>A SIMPLE SCIENCE EXPERIMENT</h2>
<p>What is science? The intellectual and practical activity encompassing the systematic study of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment, according to the dictionary. Many of the everyday items you use, from your computer to the family car, came in to being through science in one way or another. Being open to the wonder of the world around you is key to science. Imagination, coupled with hard work and patience, are the hallmarks of many famous scientists. Here is a simple experiment you can do with materials on hand!</p>
<p>Bending Light</p>
<p>You will need a shoe box (any sort of small cardboard box should do), scissors, a glass filled with water, flashlight and a darkened room.</p>
<ol>
<li>Cut a narrow slit at one end of the shoe box using sharp scissors.</li>
<li>Fill the jar with water.</li>
<li>Place the flat-sided jar of water in the shoe box. Posi on the jar at an angle near the slit.</li>
<li>Place the flashlight/torch up against the slit so that the beam of light goes straight through to the jar of water.</li>
</ol>
<p>Light moves slower through water than it moves through air. When the light goes through the water, it slows down and bends. As the light re-enters the air, the beam of light speeds up again and bends back. This is called refraction.</p>
<p>I found these at http://www.kids-science-experiments.com/ and there were many others that looked really interesting!</p>
<h2>DOTS & BOXES:</h2>
<p>Players take turns adding a single horizontal or vertical line between two unjoined adjacent dots. A player who completes the 4th side of box earns 1 point and takes another turn. Game ends when no more boxes can be made. The winner of the game is the player with the most points.</p>
<h2>ANSWER to jokes riddles</h2>
<ol>
<li>Mercury</li>
<li>Because they have no place else to go.</li>
<li>Because they always have the Big Dipper.</li>
<li>The planet Earth</li>
<li>To hold flying cups.</li>
</ol>
<p>Norwescon 35, ISSUE 1.0 4/6/12</p>
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<h1>Norwescon 35 April 5-8, 2012 SeaTac, WA</h1>
<h2>Norwescon eNewsletter November 2011</h2>
<h2>In This Issue</h2>
<p>Last chance for writers workshop! <br />Lobby & Club tables <br />Volunteers wanted</p>
<h2>PreRegistration (a.k.a. membership)</h2>
<p>A full-weekend membership is $55 until January 7, 2012. This represents a 21% reduction in the at-the-door price (assuming we don't sell-out in advance). Membership includes the right to attend the convention, a membership badge, program book, pocket program, member's guide, and post-con report.</p>
<p>Register via PayPal</p>
<p>For more information, or to register by mail go to the membership page</p>
<h2>Quick Links</h2>
<p>Hotel <br />Memberships <br />Volunteers</p>
<p>Join Our Mailing List</p>
<h2>This Year's Guests of Honor</h2>
<p>Stephen Baxter - Writer Guest of Honor <br />John Picacio - Artist Guest of Honor <br />Bridget Landry - Science Guest of Honor <br />DAW Books - Spotlight Publisher</p>
<p>read more . . .</p>
<h2>Writers' Workshop Closing Fast</h2>
<p>The Fairwood Writers are pleased to sponsor the writing workshop for Norwescon 35 during April 5-8 2012. They accept both short stories and novel excerpts to be critiqued by professional writers during Norwescon 35, according to the guidelines on the Norwescon website. All submissions for the 2012 event are due by November 30, 2011.</p>
<p>read more . . .</p>
<h2>Lobby & Club Tables</h2>
<p>Norwescon offers Lobby Tables to clubs, groups, conventions, and organizations that promote science , science fiction, fantasy, costuming, and other fannish pursuits. This is an opportunity to share your enthusiasm with Norwescon members who have similar interests.</p>
<p>Fees: Fannish groups are the heart and soul of our geeky culture, so there is no charge to groups for their table. However, everyone staffing a fan table must have a current Norwescon membership badge.</p>
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<h2>Volunteer Staff and Volunteers Needed</h2>
<p>We can't say it enough. Norwescon relies on highly valued volunteers throughout the year to create a successful convention. Will you join us?</p>
<p>There are still many positions available in most departments. Staff members enjoy several perks, and are appreciated by pros, guests of honor and convention attendees. We'd love to see new faces within our Convention Committee (ConCom)! Contact us or come to one of our monthly meetings and join our fun-loving group!</p>
<p>We currently are looking for talented and motivated people in all areas of the con. Registration, the Art Show, and Tech can always use help. Right now we are looking for folks to fill the following positions:</p>
<p>Publications: We're looking for a Publications Assistant who would like to take over the position in the future.</p>
<p>Convention Services needs people in all staffing areas. This includes Transportation, Security & Dispatch, and Cloakroom.</p>
<p>Programming needs someone to head Stage Management, help with the Green room and a talented Host to head our Opening and Closing ceremonies. They also need someone plan and host the parties in the Pro Suite.</p>
<p>In Personnel, we need people who are interested in working as assistants, to learn the various jobs with an eye to taking them over some day. This includes someone who can work with young volunteers to help our Watcher/Runner lead. We also need someone who likes to plan menus, shop for good food pricing, and loves to feed people to work with our Food Coordinator for the Pro Socials, Staff Support, Hospitality and more.</p>
<p>Special Events is looking for more staff to help the Masquerade. They also are looking for someone with a "Grand" idea for an event they would like to organize for our Sunday event in Grand 3. A Midnight Movie Coordinator is needed as well.</p>
<p>If you can't spare the time pre-convention to help, but have spare time while you're at the convention, volunteer! Volunteers also enjoy privileges like priority seating at the popular Masquerade, prizes, and more! If you know you'll have time in advance, let our Volunteer department know by emailing volunteers@norwescon.org. Or, when you come to the convention, drop by our Volunteers office and lounge at Olympic 2. Let us know what kinds of things you like to do, what your availability and skills are, and we'll find a great place for you to spend your free time to make the best of Norwescon!</p>
<p>We can't say it enough. Norwescon relies on highly valued volunteers throughout the year to create a successful convention. Will you join us?</p>
<p>Norwescon is a science, science fiction and fantasy convention that takes place on Easter Weekend each year. We are an all-volunteer organization and always have room for more dedicated volunteers. Without members, though, there would be no reason to hold a convention; thank you for your support.</p>
<p>Norwescon - PO Box 68547 - Seattle, Washington 98168</p>
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Chair: Shawn Marier
Writer Guest of Honor: Stephen Baxter
Artist Guest of Honor: John Picacio
Science Guest of Honor: Bridget Landry
Spotlight Publisher: DAW (Betsey Wollheim and Sheila Gilbert, representatives)
Attendance: ~3,100
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<p>THE NORTHWEST SCIENCE FICTION SOCIETY PROUDLY PRESENTS</p>
<h1>NORWESCON 35</h1>
<p>SEEDS OF TOMORROW APRIL 5-8, 2012 • SEATAC, WA</p>
<p>MEMBERSHIP GUIDE</p>
<h2>NORWESCON 35 MEMBERSHIP GUIDE</h2>
<p>AS OF 2/13/2012</p>
<h2>CONTENTS</h2>
<p>MEMBERSHIP ........................................................................3</p>
<p>BADGE REPLACEMENT FEE ............................................................4</p>
<p>RIGHT OF REFUSAL .................................................................4</p>
<p>RULES AND POLICIES.................................................................4</p>
<p>CHILD & TEEN RULES .................................................................4</p>
<p>WEAPONS POLICY .....................................................................4</p>
<p>DRINKING............................................................................6</p>
<p>PARTIES ............................................................................6</p>
<p>SMOKING.............................................................................6</p>
<p>ANIMALS.............................................................................6</p>
<p>FLYERS .............................................................................6</p>
<p>SLEEPING IN HALLS AND STAIRWAYS ....................................................6</p>
<p>EVENTS.............................................................................6</p>
<p>ARTISTS' ALLEY......................................................................6</p>
<p>ART SHOW ...........................................................................7</p>
<p>Bag Check: .......................................................................7</p>
<p>Bidding:..........................................................................7</p>
<p>Direct Sale: .....................................................................7</p>
<p>Auction: .........................................................................7</p>
<p>Print Shop: ......................................................................7</p>
<p>CLOSING CEREMONIES..................................................................7</p>
<p>MASQUERADE .........................................................................7</p>
<p>Judging for the masquerade........................................................8</p>
<p>ONIONS AND ROSES ...................................................................8</p>
<p>OPENING CEREMONIES .................................................................8</p>
<p>PHILIP K. DICK AWARD CEREMONY ......................................................8</p>
<p>SINGLE PATTERN CONTEST .............................................................8</p>
<p>SUNDAY SPECIAL EVENT: Muggle Quidditch!.............................................9</p>
<p>SERVICES.....................................................................9</p>
<p>NORWESCON PROVIDED ..........................................................9</p>
<p>CLOAK ROOM...................................................................9</p>
<p>CONVENTION AND SECURITY OFFICES..............................................9</p>
<p>DAILY 'ZINE .................................................................9</p>
<p>GUIDEBOOK ...................................................................9</p>
<p>INFORMATION TABLE ...........................................................9</p>
<p>LOST & FOUND ...............................................................10</p>
<p>PEACEBONDING................................................................10</p>
<p>TEENS AND TEEN RUNNERS......................................................10</p>
<p>VOODOO MESSAGE BOARD........................................................10</p>
<p>VOLUNTEERING ...............................................................10</p>
<p>HOTEL PROVIDED .............................................................11</p>
<p>HOTEL SHUTTLE...............................................................11</p>
<p>POOL AND HOT TUB............................................................11</p>
<p>INTERNET ACCESS.............................................................11</p>
<p>MAXI’S LOUNGE...............................................................11</p>
<p>PARKING.....................................................................11</p>
<p>DOUBLETREE RESTAURANTS AND BARS.............................................12</p>
<p>WHAT’S IN THE LOCAL AREA....................................................12</p>
<p>STORES AND SERVICES ........................................................12</p>
<p>RESTAURANTS.................................................................12</p>
<p>Convenience Stores .........................................................13</p>
<p>Grocery Stores..............................................................13</p>
<p>Banks & ATMs................................................................13</p>
<p>TIPS FOR MAKING YOUR CONVENTION EXPERIENCE THE BEST ........................13</p>
<h2>MEMBERSHIP</h2>
<p>Everyone attending Norwescon 13 years of age and over are required to fill out a membership form before receiving a membership badge. Signing the membership form indicates that you understand the rules of conduct as listed in this document and agree to abide by them. Children 12 and under receive a free membership when attending with their parent or guardian, their membership is recorded on the adult’s form.</p>
<p>Membership includes:</p>
<ul>
<li>The right to attend the convention</li>
<li>Membership badge</li>
<li>Program/Souvenir Book, Pocket Program, and Member’s Guide</li>
<li>Post-Con Report (for all current members)</li>
</ul>
<p>Your membership badge must be visibly displayed while in designated convention space. Anyone who cannot produce a current membership badge upon request will be asked to leave convention space.</p>
<h3>MEMBERSHIP OF MINORS</h3>
<p>A minor as defined by the State of Washington must have a parent/legal guardian/individual designated by the parent or legal guardian who is on-site when the minor is on-site. Minors must have a permission slip on file with Registration signed by a parent or guardian.</p>
<h3>BADGE REPLACEMENT FEE</h3>
<p>If you lose your membership badge, you are encouraged to search everywhere before a new one is issued. Make sure you check with Lost and Found (both the hotel and the convention have Lost and Found departments), Registration, and Security prior to purchasing a replacement badge. There is a replacement fee of $50 for lost badges.</p>
<h3>RIGHT OF REFUSAL</h3>
<p>Norwescon reserves the right to refuse or withdraw membership.</p>
<h2>RULES AND POLICIES</h2>
<h3>CHILD & TEEN RULES</h3>
<p>Norwescon welcomes its young and future fans. To do this, we have programs planned throughout the convention that are geared for different age groups. Please refer to the Pocket Program for information about programming for children, tweens, and teens.</p>
<p>A minor as defined by the State of Washington must have a parent/legal guardian/individual designated by the parent or legal guardian who is on-site when the minor is on-site. Minors must have a permission slip on file with Registration signed by a parent or guardian.</p>
<p>Norwescon does not accept responsibility for supervision of attending minors; that responsibility remains with the minors’ parent/guardian/designee. In the event that child care is needed, The DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport has a relationship with Best Sitters, Inc.; more information on Best Sitters can be found at 206-682-2556.</p>
<h3>WEAPONS POLICY</h3>
<p>WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO INSPECT AND REJECT ANY WEAPON AT ANY TIME.</p>
<p>VIOLATION OF THIS POLICY IN PART OR WHOLE MAY LEAD TO YOUR REMOVAL FROM THE CONVENTION BY CONVENTION EXECUTIVE STAFF AND FROM THE HOTEL BY HOTEL SECURITY OR LOCAL AUTHORITIES.</p>
<p>This policy includes all real and replicated weapons of any type that may be construed as a projectile weapon or any extension of the human hand.</p>
<p>Peacebonding will be available next to the Information Table during open registration hours and in the Security Office when the Peacebonding table is closed.</p>
<p>Peacebonding is required on all weapons visibly worn/carried on the hotel property including parking areas and indoor spaces. The only type of peacebonding allowed is that provided by the convention. Fashion coordinated substitutes are not sufficient.</p>
<p>NO unsheathed weapon allowed in ANY public space (unless approved in advance for Masquerade or Programming event in which bonding ties will be removed for such an event and replaced immediately afterward).</p>
<p>All bladed/pointed weapons will be appropriately covered in all public areas and function spaces. This includes but is not limited to: Daggers, Swords, Pikes, Axes, and Polearms, be they made of steel, plastic, or any other hard material.</p>
<p>Polearms, Spears, Staves, and other such weapons shall be kept upright at all times and have weapon heads sheathed and bonded. The ends of said weapons must never project more than 12” from the bearer’s body.</p>
<p>Some weapons are not allowed at all: tazers, batons, real guns, pepper spray, crossbows, slingshots, pellet guns, water pistols, blowguns, catapults, or any type of functioning projectile weapon.</p>
<p>SPECIAL CONSIDERATION FOR THE FOLLOWING:</p>
<p>“Airsoft-style” or “Nerf-style” weapons:</p>
<p>At NO time is ammo allowed, in weapon or in magazine.</p>
<p>Empty magazines are NOT allowed in the weapon, but allowed on the belt or in a pouch for costume purposes (again NO ammo allowed).</p>
<p>Bows (again, crossbows are NOT allowed):</p>
<p>Arrows must be proven to be secured in such a manner as to be unable to be removed from their container and be secured by Peacebonding the same as all other weapons.</p>
<p>Any obvious appearing toy “side arms” such as Disruptors, Phasers, Laser Tag pistols/rifles, laser pointers, or any other item that can project/emit light or sound shall be peacebonded and remain in an appropriate holster at all times or held in an appropriate manner. Exemptions must be authorized by qualified Security personnel.</p>
<p>Special consideration will be granted by the Convention Services Executive or a select designee by said Executive to Merchants or Dealers who display or show for the purpose of sale. Any weapons removed from Dealers room will fall under above guidelines.</p>
<p>No weapons are allowed in Maxi’s Lounge, Seaport Lounge, or Coffee Garden Restaurant.</p>
<p>This Policy complies with hotel policy and local, state, and federal laws.</p>
<p>THERE WILL BE NO APPEAL TO ANY VIOLATION OF THESE RULES.</p>
<p>This policy supersedes all previous versions.</p>
<h3>DRINKING</h3>
<p>If you must drive, please let others know, so that they can help you stay away from alcohol (whatever form it takes) and stay sober so that you arrive at your destination safely. If you plan to drink, PLEASE, do not drive.</p>
<p>There is another topic under the heading of responsible drinking which is a touchy subject ... persons under 21 indulging in alcohol and other drugs. We, the Norwescon Committee, are realistic enough to know that if a young adult is determined to drink, it is not always possible to stop them. We do require that all parties serving alcohol check ID. Washington law forbids serving alcohol to minors with the exception of your own children and then only in your own home when there are no visitors. Responsible drinking by those over 21 (that means not getting falling down drunk or becoming a menace to yourself and others) will not be noticed as much, and the heavy hand of the hotel detective and/or our Security Director may not be felt. We want all of our members to have a good time at Norwescon, and we want you all to return home safely.</p>
<h3>PARTIES</h3>
<p>Guest rooms in Wing 5b and suites will be available for social events. A “social event” is a reception or open house-type event held in a guest room in Wing 5b or a hotel suite. Food and beverages may be served in compliance with hotel, state, and local regulations. Maximum occupancy guidelines will be enforced. Service of alcohol must be in accordance with Washington State Liquor Control Board provisions. A special occasion license or banquet permit must be obtained and posted in the suite. Events that do not qualify for a special license or permit must not serve alcohol. Alcohol service times must be in accordance with state regulations. Complete Social Event guidelines are posted on the Norwescon website.</p>
<h3>SMOKING</h3>
<p>Washington State law states that smoking is prohibited within a presumptively reasonable minimum distance of 25 feet from entrances, exits, windows that open, and ventilation intakes that serve an enclosed area where smoking is prohibited so as to ensure that tobacco smoke does not enter the area through entrances, exits, open windows, or other means. Smoking areas at the hotel are clearly marked.</p>
<h3>ANIMALS</h3>
<p>Service animals only are allowed in Norwescon function space. Service animals will be issued convention identification at registration. Contact the hotel for their rules about animals in the guest rooms and public hotel areas.</p>
<h3>FLYERS</h3>
<p>Flyers may be posted only on the paper or cloth covered kiosks that we have provided. Check at the Information Table for locations. Do not attach anything to walls, windows, or doors. The hotel and/or the convention will remove any flyers found in unauthorized places.</p>
<h3>SLEEPING IN HALLS AND STAIRWAYS</h3>
<p>One word to say on this subject ... Don't.</p>
<h2>EVENTS</h2>
<h3>ARTISTS' ALLEY</h3>
<p>Come see artists in action! Artists' Alley is a very special event where you can interact directly with the artists while they work. See the process unfold and ask questions as several real artists, working in multiple media, show how they do it. If you're having difficulties with your own art, bring it down and seek advice on getting past your block. Alternately, if you have an idea or would like a sketch of yourself done, many of the artists will do on-the-spot custom work (fees may be charged and will vary by artist). Come down and take a look! If you like what you see, original work will be available on a limited basis. Artists' Alley is located on the first floor corridor just after the turn to Wing 7.</p>
<h3>ART SHOW</h3>
<p><strong>BAG CHECK:</strong> For the safety and protection of the artwork, some personal items may have to be checked at the time you enter the art show, at the bag check station. These items may include, but are not limited to: all bags, large coats or cloaks, and any large costume accessories that may cause safety concerns.</p>
<p><strong>BIDDING:</strong> Your badge number is your bidding number. Write your name, badge number, and bid on the bid tag associated with the item. Remember that a written bid is a commitment to buy and you will be held to that commitment. Under no circumstances may you withdraw your bid. So, consider carefully before you place any bids. It is not fair to the artist or other potential bidders if you bid on a piece and then decide you do not want it.</p>
<p><strong>DIRECT SALE:</strong> If you purchase a piece at the Direct Sale price, it belongs to you and will be marked SOLD. It must remain on display until Sunday morning. When you make a Direct Sale purchase, you will be given a receipt. You must present this receipt when you come to pick up your art on Sunday.</p>
<p><strong>AUCTION:</strong> Items purchased at auction will be paid for at the Art Show checkout.</p>
<p><strong>PRINT SHOP:</strong> Many of our artists bring prints of their work. A copy of the print is hanging in their panel, with the additional copies located in the Print Shop. Print Shop items can be purchased at any time during the convention. If the print is not the one hanging on the panel, the print can be removed at time of purchase.</p>
<h3>CLOSING CEREMONIES</h3>
<p>The last event of the convention each year, closing ceremonies gives us a chance to say “good bye” and “thank you” to our Guests of Honor.</p>
<h3>MASQUERADE</h3>
<p>Each year the Norwescon masquerade showcases the works of many of the best costumers in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. The masquerade is held Saturday night in Grand Ballrooms 2 and 3 and is open to all Norwescon attendees.</p>
<p>If you are interested in participating in the masquerade, there is still time. Pick up the masquerade rules and entry form at the Norwescon information table and carefully read them. You must go to ONE of the two masquerade panels listed in the Pocket Program, as this is where you will get all your questions answered and it is where you turn in your forms and music.</p>
<p>If you have never seen a masquerade, here are a few tidbits to help orient you to what to expect.</p>
<p>Entries are categorized by <strong>SKILL DIVISIONS</strong>. The divisions are based on the guidelines of the International Costumers Guild (<a href="http://www.costume.org">www.costume.org</a>). The divisions are:</p>
<p><strong>RISING STAR</strong> is for any contestant 13 years of age or younger who is not part of an adult group. Rising Star costumes must be made by the entrant with no more than a minimum amount of supervisory help. An adult-made costume may not be entered in this category and should instead be entered in the appropriate skill division of the adult or in the children’s masquerade.</p>
<p><strong>NOVICE</strong> is for any contestant who has not previously won an award for a costume in any masquerade, or who has won a maximum of two awards in the Novice division for different costumes at a world-class convention masquerade such as Worldcon or Costume Con, or at a regional convention masquerade such as Norwescon or Westercon.</p>
<p><strong>JOURNEYMAN</strong> is for any contestant who has won a maximum of three awards for different costumes in the Journeyman division at a world-class or regional convention masquerade.</p>
<p><strong>MASTER</strong> is for any contestant who has won four or more awards for different costumes in the Journeyman or Master division, or who has won one or more Best in Show awards, at a regional or world-class convention masquerade. Professional costumers must enter the Master division.</p>
<p><strong>JUDGING FOR THE MASQUERADE</strong> has two components: Presentation and Workmanship.</p>
<h4>PRESENTATION JUDGING</h4>
<p>Presentation judging evaluates the presentation as it is displayed on stage. It judges the costume’s appearance from the audience, how the contestant acts and moves, the effectiveness of the music and voiceovers, and more. The Judges give awards that are divided by skill levels and excellence of performance within those different skill levels.</p>
<h4>WORKMANSHIP JUDGING</h4>
<p>Workmanship judging is optional. It takes place in the masquerade backstage area before the show begins. It allows the workmanship judges to consider exceptional accomplishment in crafting costumes, props, and accessories. This is the place where exquisite attention to detail is recognized.</p>
<p>During the judging process, there is a halftime presentation. During the halftime there will be movie previews, special announcements, and the announcement of next year's confirmed Guests of Honor, after which the masquerade awards are announced. You will miss a lot of great things of you leave early, so you should definitely stay until the end and applaud the winners.</p>
<p>The Norwescon Masquerade is not broadcast live over the Norwescon TV channels, there is a tape delay to allow for an increase in broadcast quality.</p>
<h3>ONIONS AND ROSES</h3>
<p>Onions and Roses is a panel held right after closing ceremonies on Sunday. At this panel the convention membership provide feedback both positive (roses) and negative (onions) to the Norwescon Chairman and Convention Services Director.</p>
<h3>OPENING CEREMONIES</h3>
<p>Opening Ceremonies are held at 7 p.m. on Thursday night of the convention. They are an excellent way to catch a first glimpse of our Guests of Honor as well as find out who is on the Executive Team this year.</p>
<h3>PHILIP K. DICK AWARD CEREMONY</h3>
<p>The Philip K. Dick Award is presented annually for distinguished science fiction published in paperback original form in the United States. The Philadelphia Science Fiction Society sponsors the award and the Northwest Science Fiction Society and Norwescon sponsor the award ceremony. For more information on the award, see: <a href="http://www.philipkdickaward.org/">http://www.philipkdickaward.org/</a></p>
<p>The first time the PK Dick Award was presented at Norwescon was at Norwescon 7 to William Gibson for Neuromancer. See your Pocket Program for the location and time of this year’s ceremony. Please note that this event is broadcast in real time via ustream. It is also recorded for later viewing. This broadcast may or may not include shots of the crowd.</p>
<h3>SINGLE PATTERN CONTEST</h3>
<p>The single pattern contest focuses on wearable art pieces created from a preselected pattern. Each year the contest coordinator selects a pattern, which often ties in with the convention's theme. The entrants then create their designs prior to the convention. Entrants show their creations at the Single Pattern Contest Fashion Show. In addition to the Judges Awards, there is also a Fan Favorite Award that is given based on votes received from the audience.</p>
<p>If you would like information on entering future Single Pattern Contests watch the Norwescon website or register for the Norwescon eNewsletter.</p>
<h3>SUNDAY SPECIAL EVENT: MUGGLE QUIDDITCH!</h3>
<p>Each year in Grand Ballroom Three a different event is held for the fun and entertainment of our membership. The Sunday Special Event for Norwescon 35 will be Muggle Quidditch, so grab your wand and don your wizard gear! You'll have the opportunity to hop on a broom and play or cheer on your favorite team from the sidelines. See your Pocket Program for the exact times for this event.</p>
<h2>SERVICES</h2>
<h3>NORWESCON PROVIDED</h3>
<h4>CLOAK ROOM</h4>
<p>The Cloak Room is located in Wing 7, room 7101. See the Pocket Program or online guide for hours of operation. This is a free service provided by the convention for the use of convention members. The Cloak Room is for temporary storage of parcels, coats, and bags, and is not meant as a substitute hotel room or food locker. Please make other arrangements for inappropriate items. We reserve the right to refuse any article.</p>
<p>Norwescon is not responsible for items left in the Cloak Room. Use of the room is at your own risk. We suggest that before you place your items in the room, you make certain to understand the hours the room will be open. There is a 25¢ charge for lost claim tags.</p>
<h4>CONVENTION AND SECURITY OFFICES</h4>
<p>The nerve centers of the convention are the Convention Offices located in Wing 7. The main Convention Office is located in room 7106 while the Convention Security Office is in 7108. You can find one of these open all hours of the day to help iron out any wrinkles you may encounter.</p>
<h4>DAILY 'ZINE</h4>
<p>Norwescon's official Daily 'Zine carries news, schedule updates, and entertainment. After 9:00 am, copies of the 'zine can be found in numerous locations throughout the convention.</p>
<p>As always, news, information, and other tidbits, from members of the con, are welcome and strongly encouraged. Boxes for your submissions are placed at some of the distribution points around the con. Items left by 10 pm will be eligible to be included in the next day's edition.</p>
<h4>GUIDEBOOK</h4>
<p>In addition to the pocket program, Norwescon provides access to the information online via guidebook. Guidebook is userfriendly on iPhones, Android phones, Blackberries, and any other devices that you might use. There is a native app for iPhone and Android and a mobile web app for everything else. Access it via guidebook.com/getit</p>
<h4>INFORMATION TABLE</h4>
<p>Information about the convention, the hotel, and the local area can be found at the Information Table, which is located in the convention lobby, across from Registration. If you have questions after the Information Table closes, you can go to the Convention Office in room 7106 or the Security Office in room 7108.</p>
<h4>LOST & FOUND</h4>
<p>The Lost & Found is located in 7108, Convention Security. If you lose something during the convention, be sure to check both with the convention's Lost & Found, and with the hotel. If it does not turn up right away, check back on Sunday afternoon; sometimes things take a little while to be discovered and filter in.</p>
<p>Unclaimed articles left in the Cloak Room after 4 p.m. on Sunday, will go into the hotel's Lost & Found, or will go home with Norwescon's Lost & Found Manager. Determination of which location items will be placed will depend on their nature; luggage and like items with the hotel's Lost & Found, miscellaneous objects and small items with the Norwescon Lost & Found. Again, be sure to check with both the convention and the hotel's Lost & Found departments for items that you may have misplaced during the convention.</p>
<p>After the convention, inquiries about lost items can be made to <a href="mailto:info@norwescon.org">info@norwescon.org</a> or P.O. Box 68547, Seattle, WA 981680547. Inquiries should also be made with the hotel. Lost items will be kept until July 1 of the convention year. After that date, any unclaimed items will be auctioned at the Volunteer Picnic, with the proceeds going to the Northwest Science Fiction Society (NWSFS).</p>
<h4>PEACEBONDING</h4>
<p>SEE RULES AND POLICIES: Weapons Policy</p>
<h4>TEENS AND TEEN RUNNERS</h4>
<p>Norwescon recognizes that the future of convention attendees and volunteering staff will come from the teens currently attending the convention with their parents. In an effort to give you, our younger members, the opportunity to gain firsthand experience, and a behind the scenes look into the world of conventions, Norwescon implemented the "Teen Runner" program. If you are between the ages of 13 and 17, and you are looking for things to do at the convention, stop by Volunteers and try your hand in helping out as a Runner. There are jobs in areas such as: Registration, Technical Services, Office Service, Volunteers, Masquerade, and Dispatch that have jobs, suitable for teenagers and are vital to the convention.</p>
<h4>VOODOO MESSAGE BOARD</h4>
<p>Have you ever wanted to know if your friends have arrived at the con? Have you ever wanted to leave a message for somebody but didn't know if they are staying in a room?</p>
<p>Norwescon offers members a way to leave messages for each other by means of a Voodoo Message Board. The board is located by the restrooms near Registration and will have a list of all pre-registered convention members. When you get to the convention, please place a check mark next to your name or add your name to the list in alphabetical order. This will let others know that you are on-site and will be checking for messages.</p>
<p>To leave a message for another convention member, write the message on one of the provided index cards, and place it in the appropriate slot in the file box. Then place one of the pins, which are provided next to the member's name. Everyone is encouraged to check the board for messages.</p>
<h4>VOLUNTEERING</h4>
<p>Norwescon runs on volunteers ̶ without them there would be no convention. As such, everybody is encouraged to volunteer at the convention for a few hours. There are many things that you can volunteer for that still let you attend certain events. As a bonus, volunteers who have helped at any time during the con have early entry into the Masquerade; may attend a special event arranged for them; are invited to a post-con party during the summer; may be entered in drawings for special gifts; and</p>
<p>receive tokens to show our appreciation. Go to the Volunteer Table in the convention lobby or the Volunteer Office and sign up for a shift (or two, or three, or four, or five).</p>
<p>The volunteer office does not provide babysitting. Minors may volunteer with permission of their parent/guardian/designee but should not be dropped off at the office without a specific purpose. In the event that child care is needed, The DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport has a relationship with Best Sitters, Inc.; more information on Best Sitters can be found at 206-6822556.</p>
<h3>HOTEL PROVIDED</h3>
<h4>HOTEL SHUTTLE</h4>
<p>The hotel shuttle can transport you to SeaTac International Airport, the light rail station and the Hilton. Check with the Concierge for availability, departure, and return times.</p>
<h4>POOL AND HOT TUB</h4>
<p>The pool and hot tub are open to hotel guests 24 hours a day and can be accessed with a hotel room key. The pool and hot tub will be closed for scheduled cleaning and maintenance during part of the day. Please read the pool and hot tub rules posted in that area. The rules must be obeyed if we want to keep this area open for the weekend.</p>
<h4>INTERNET ACCESS</h4>
<p>High speed internet (DSL) access is available in all guest rooms during Norwescon for a fee. Please call the hotel front desk for access.</p>
<h4>MAXI’S LOUNGE</h4>
<p>By agreement Maxi’s Lounge is open Friday and Saturday nights for the exclusive use of Norwescon 35 attendees. Maxi’s provides an exciting space for all attendees over 21 (with ID and NWC badge) to drink, eat, dance and hang out. It is open both Friday and Saturday night starting at 9:00 p.m. and closes at 2:00 a.m. To enter Maxi’s lounge during the hours of operation you must be recognizable as the person on your ID - no masks or feature-obscuring makeup. Please be aware that the entire 14th floor is only available for members 21 and older as of 8:30 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday nights.</p>
<h4>PARKING</h4>
<p>The Hotel has a monitored parking system. There are four entry gates into the hotel parking lot. Tickets are dispensed at each gate and payment is made as you leave or in one of the marked kiosk in the hotel lobby. Off-site parking is available nearby as well.</p>
<h5>HOTEL PARKING RATES</h5>
<ul>
<li>The first car registered to each hotel room is free.</li>
<li>Any additional cars registered to the same hotel room are charged $8.00 per day and receive in/out privileges.</li>
<li>Attendees who drive to the convention, but do not stay at the hotel, will be charged $8.00 per 24-hour day with NO in/out privileges.</li>
<li>Motorcycles are charged the same convention rate of $8.00 per 24-hour day. There are no special motorcycle parking spaces and a standard parking space must be used.</li>
<li>If you are pulling a trailer and use more than one space, the parking fee will be based on the number of parking stalls you use.</li>
<li>Handicapped parking stalls are charged the same convention rate of $8.00 per day.</li>
</ul>
<p>Parking is always limited at Norwescon. Do not park in fire lanes. Do not park in spaces marked for those with disabilities unless you have a valid handicap permit. Only park in marked parking spaces. Vehicles parked in unauthorized areas (including that which is set aside for reserved parking spaces) will be towed. Please park legally and walk the distance rather than parking where you should not. There are many parking lots in the area and some provide transport to and from the airport and hotel.</p>
<h4>DOUBLETREE RESTAURANTS AND BARS</h4>
<p><strong>THE COFFEE GARDEN:</strong> The Coffee Garden offers a comfortable, casual dining area, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a straightforward approach to American cuisine and express buffet. The Coffee Garden is open daily from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m..</p>
<p><strong>SEAPORTS:</strong> Seaports Restaurant and Lounge offers fine dining in a comfortable Norwescon atmosphere. Open daily for lunch and dinner from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m..</p>
<p><strong>ESPRESSO CART:</strong> espresso drinks, coffee, juice, soft drinks, cookies and pastries. The Espresso cart is open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day.</p>
<p><strong>MAXI’S LOUNGE:</strong> Maxi’s Lounge offers a venue for convention members 21 and older to drink, eat, dance, and socialize with other adults. Open Friday and Saturday from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.. Please be aware that the entire 14th floor is only available for members 21 and older as of 8:30 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday nights.</p>
<h2>WHAT’S IN THE LOCAL AREA</h2>
<h3>STORES AND SERVICES</h3>
<h4>RESTAURANTS</h4>
<p>13 Coins - 18000 International Blvd. (206-243-9500)<br />Five minute walk north of hotel. Serving up hearty fare 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.</p>
<p>Denny's - 18623 International Blvd. (206-248-1558)<br />Across the road from our hotel. Open 24 hours.</p>
<p>Dave's Diner and Brew - 19204 International Blvd. (206-277-7196)<br />Diner open 6 am - 10 pm; Lounge open until 2 am, 2 minute walk. Classic diner food.</p>
<p>Jack-In-The-Box - 2840 South 188th (206-244-6293)<br />Across International Blvd. from our hotel. Open 24 hours.</p>
<p>Masae's Teriyaki - 19021 International Blvd. (206-241-6231)<br />South on International Blvd. from the hotel, just past the Days Inn. Japanese food. Not open Sunday.</p>
<p>Sharp's Roaster & Ale House - 18427 International Blvd. (206-241-5744) Across from hotel.<br />Features rotisserie chicken, baby back ribs, smoked meats, and American food. Sunday – Thursday 11 am – midnight; Friday – Saturday 11 am – 12:30 am.</p>
<p>Subway - 18613 International Blvd. (206-436-8570)<br />In the WallyPark across from the hotel. Sandwiches and salads. Thursday - Friday 7 am - midnight; Saturday 8 am - midnight; Sunday 9 am - midnight.</p>
<p>Taco Bell - 18812 International Blvd. (206-243-8171)<br />Across 188th from the hotel. 9:00 am – 10:00 pm.</p>
<h4>CONVENIENCE STORES</h4>
<p>7-11 - 20008 International Boulevard (206-824-3984)<br />South on International Blvd. from our hotel, just past the Day's Inn.</p>
<p>7-11 - 3120 S 176th St (206-242-4559)<br />North on International Blvd. from our hotel and right on 176th. Near the Hilton</p>
<h4>GROCERY STORES</h4>
<p>Costco - 1160 Saxon Drive (206-575-9191)<br />15 minute drive east of hotel. Open Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 8:30 pm; Saturday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm; Sunday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm. Costco membership required.</p>
<p>Tukwila Trading Company - 3725 S. 144th St. (206-242-5290)<br />Open 6:00 am - 10:00 pm. In the location of the former Larry’s Market, they carry many of the same types of products.</p>
<p>Safeway - 4011 S. 164th (206-244-2567)<br />Includes a Deli, Bakery, Pharmacy, Starbucks, Video, and Liquor departments.</p>
<h4>BANKS & ATMS</h4>
<p>There is an ATM in the hotel lobby. There is a Chase bank at the north end of the parking lot it is a full-service bank with ATM. Both the Tukwila Trading Company and Safeway listed above have bank facilities and or ATMs.</p>
<h2>TIPS FOR MAKING YOUR CONVENTION EXPERIENCE THE BEST</h2>
<p>Attach your badge to the outside of your outfit. It saves you from having to fish it out when asked by door guards or convention security.</p>
<p>Remember to carry your identification (driver’s licenses, state identification, etc.) with you at all times. Identification is required at the hotel bars and room parties. Also, remember to bring money or your credit card ̶ you never know when you will see something you want in the Dealers’ Room or the Art Show.</p>
<p>Note: You may be asked to provide your identification for entry into events and panels labeled "A" for adult or 18+ with ID.</p>
<p>Without your ID you may be refused entry.</p>
<p>Floor 14 is limited to members 21+ with photo ID from 8:30 p.m. – 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday night; carry your ID or you might have to make the elevator journey twice.</p>
<p>Carry the Pocket Program with you so that you know what’s happening and where to find it. Highlight the panels you want to attend so that you don’t miss them.</p>
<p>Check out the online schedule and calendar, sync the appropriate one with your smart phone.</p>
<p>Pick up a Daily 'zine every morning to see what is happening that day and to learn of any changes to the daily schedule.</p>
<p>Check out the Voodoo Message Board daily to see if you have messages.</p>
<p>Stop by Hospitality to see who you know and who you want to know.</p>
<p>Smile and say “Hi” to the people around you! You never know who is standing next to you. They may be the next big author or artist. Then you can say “I knew them when …”</p>
<p>Volunteer, it's a great way to get to know people.</p>
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Writer Guest of Honor: Stephen Baxter
Artist Guest of Honor: John Picacio
Science Guest of Honor: Bridget Landry
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<h1>Norwescon 35 April 5-8, 2012 SeaTac, WA</h1>
<h2>Norwescon eNewsletter May 25, 2012</h2>
<h2>In This Issue</h2>
<p>Awards Given at NWC35 <br />Pre-register for NWC36 <br />New hotel policy for NWC 36 <br />Reserve a room for NWC36 <br />PK Dick Award <br />Art Show Awards</p>
<h2>Norwescon 35 Awards Recap</h2>
<p>Each year Norwescon offers a number of events at which awards are presented. To see the listing of winners for the Masquerade, Art Show, Single Pattern Contest, etc. click here.</p>
<h2>Pre-register for Norwescon 36</h2>
<p>A full-membership for Norwescon 36 is $45 until August 31, 2012, at which time we anticipate a rate increase.</p>
<p>Norwescon 36 (2013) will be held on Easter Weekend, March 28 - 31, 2013, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Seattle Airport.</p>
<p>Register online (pay online or by mail)</p>
<h2>New Room Deposit Policy!</h2>
<p>A change is coming in the way we reserve rooms for Norwescon. It is a significant change for our members but we believe it will help us make more convention rooms available for our members at the cheaper convention rate.</p>
<p>Starting with Norwescon 36, we have asked the DoubleTree to collect a one-night room deposit when the room is first reserved. This deposit will remain fully refundable until 90 days before the convention, which for next year would be Friday, December 28, 2012. By agreement with the hotel, all rooms cancelled by this date will be returned to the room block and made available for reservation by other Norwescon members.</p>
<p>Read more....</p>
<h2>Norwescon 36 (2013) Hotel Reservations Open</h2>
<p>Room reservations are open for Norwescon 36, March 28 - 31, 2013. Use the link below to register for your hotel room at the DoubleTree Hotel Seattle Airport.</p>
<p>Reserve a room for Norwescon 36, 1-night deposit due at reservation.</p>
<p>Join Our Mailing List</p>
<h2>Thanks for Attending Norwescon 35!</h2>
<p>If you missed the chairman's blog post a short time ago, you can read it here. We hope you had a wonderful time!</p>
<h2>Philip K. Dick Award Presented</h2>
<p>It was announced on Friday, April 6, at Norwescon 35, in SeaTac, Washington, that the winner for the distinguished original science fiction paperback published for the first time during 2011 in the U.S.A. is:</p>
<p>THE SAMUIL PETROVITCH TRILOGY by Simon Morden (Orbit)</p>
<p>Special citation was given to: <br />THE COMPANY MAN by Robert Jackson Bennett (Orbit)</p>
<p>The Philip K. Dick Award is presented annually with the support of the Philip K. Dick Trust for distinguished science fiction published in paperback original form in the United States.</p>
<p>read more . . .</p>
<h2>Norwescon Art Show Awards</h2>
<p>Norwescon's Art Show was a hotbed of activity with a small bidding war happening right before close. The sold stamps almost dried out. Our Judges worked hard to decide who should be honored this year. The art quality was some of the best that we have had. But, after much hair pulling, wrestling in the aisles and clipboard swings the honorees are:</p>
<p>Guest of Honor Award: Julie Baroh, for Peri <br />Best in Show: Kyle Abermethy, for 1 Timothy 2:8-15 <br />First Place: Julie Baroh, for Peri <br />Second Place: Michael Duquette, for Time Skipper <br />Third Place: Rob Carlos, for Armageddon Dragon <br />Best Color: Jeff Sturgeon, for Martian Archway <br />Best Black & White: Katherine Leeds, for Winters Gift <br />Best Mixed Media: Aimee Stewart, for Sister Moon <br />Best 3-D: MacLeod Dragons, for Fishing <br />Best Jewelry: Gempunk Jewelry, for Time Bandit <br />Best Textile's: Elizabeth Fellows, for Emerald Dream</p>
<p>We are pleased to announce that Norwescon's scholarship goes to the Northwest College of Art and Design student, Leanne Dunn for Vulture Girl. A big thanks to our judges Don Lackey, Caroline Westra, and Mac Oros for their hard work and interesting wrestling moves.</p>
<h3>The People's Choice Awards</h3>
<p>Many thanks to Norwescon's Art Show members who voted for their favorite artists in many different categories. The judges were forced to make tie breaking decisions in two categories, Fantasy and Horror.</p>
<p>Best in Show: Michael Duquette, for Time Skipper <br />Best in Humor: Sarah Clemens, for Boneheads <br />Best Fantasy: Heather Hudson, for Remembering Spring (2nd Aimee Stewart, for Gypsy Firefly) <br />Best Horror: Amber Clark, for A Moment of Hope (2nd Matthew Hinshaw, for 'Traction' and 'Base of Change") <br />Best of Sci-Fi: Michael Duquette, for Time Skipper <br />Best Mixed Media or 3-D: Michael Duquette, for Time Skipper <br />Best Jewelry: Tiger Waddell, for Captured Time Necklace (2nd Gempunk Jewelry, for Aves)</p>
<p>Norwescon is a science, science fiction and fantasy convention that takes place on Easter Weekend each year. We are an all-volunteer organization and always have room for more dedicated volunteers. Without members, though, there would be no reason to hold a convention; thank you for your support.</p>
<p><strong>Norwescon - PO Box 68547 - Seattle, Washington 98168</strong></p>
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<h1>Norwescon 35 April 5-8, 2012 SeaTac, WA</h1>
<h2>Norwescon eNewsletter March 2012</h2>
<h2>In This Issue</h2>
<p>Special Events <br />Preregistration is now closed. <br />New hotel policy for NWC 36 <br />Artists' Alley <br />Norwescon 35 GoH Awards Banquet <br />Think you are too young to volunteer?</p>
<h2>Norwescon Special Events</h2>
<p><strong>Adding more to your excitement!</strong></p>
<h3>Apply your stealth and tracking skills at Norwescon 35!</h3>
<p>Norwescon Clue Scavenger Hunt</p>
<p>It has come to our attention that a most heinous crime will occur at Norwescon 35. A member of the Science Fiction and Fantasy realm will be murdered. We don't know who, and it is not known what the murder weapon will be, nor do we know the room in which it will occur.</p>
<p>This is where you come in. For all that enjoy the game Clue, we are introducing the Norwescon Clue Game. You will need to search around the con areas for images of possible victims and potential weapons. Whatever person is not found, and whichever weapon is not seen will be the most likely victim and murder weapon. Whichever room is clean of clues is where the murder took place. Come one, come all, and be a detective in your own mind.</p>
<h3>Norwescon CSI Game</h3>
<p>What do you think when you see a pair of tights and a cape next to a glowing bar of Kryptonite? Use your crime scene savvy to make your best guess about what happened to the poor victim. The best answers will be published in the daily zine at the con!</p>
<h3>Norwescon Stealth and Tracking</h3>
<p>For those seeking a bit more hands-on activity, we are introducing a stealth and tracking game. Participants will sign up ahead of time and receive a packet containing information about their "victim". The victim will be stalked and neutralized (by secretively removing an identifying con-supplied item) and the item returned to the game mods for receipt of a new packet. The game will continue until one sneak is left standing (or until time runs out). Bring your ninja skills (and your ninja outfit, if you'd like) to Norwescon 35!</p>
<h2>PREREGISTRATION is now closed!</h2>
<p>However keep your towel handy.</p>
<p>You can still attend the convention for the at door price of $70 This still includes a full-weekend membership to attend the convention, a membership badge, souvenir book, pocket program, member's guide, and post-con report.</p>
<p>For more information, or to register by mail go to the membership page</p>
<h2>New Room Deposit Policy!</h2>
<p>A change is coming in the way we reserve rooms for Norwescon. It is a significant change for our members but we believe it will help us make more convention rooms available for our members at the cheaper convention rate.</p>
<p>Starting with Norwescon 36, we have asked the DoubleTree to collect a one-night room deposit when the room is first reserved. This deposit will remain fully refundable until 90 days before the convention, which for next year would be Friday, December 28, 2012. By agreement with the hotel, all rooms cancelled by this date will be returned to the room block and made available for reservation by other Norwescon members.</p>
<p>Read more....</p>
<h2>Not Too Late for Artists' Alley</h2>
<p>Artists' Alley is still taking applications ... for now! If you are an artist but don't know what AA is please check out our information on the site here.</p>
<p>Briefly Artists' Alley is a great way for you to connect with art lovers and to show and share your passion for what you do. Whether you are doing demos, talking about your work or just showing the finished product you will have a great time.</p>
<p>On the website you will find an application and a policies form. Just fill out the online form or email me directly at artistsalley@norwescon.org and I will send one to you. If you have any other doubts just check out the links of some of the great artists who have already joined the cause!</p>
<p>David Ketcherside <br />Artists' Alley Manager <br />Norwescon 35</p>
<h2>NWC35 Progress Report</h2>
<p>The latest progress report is winging its way to pre-registered members' mailboxes. If you haven't registered for this year's convention a reader copy is available here.</p>
<p>Join Our Mailing List</p>
<h2>This Year's Guests of Honor</h2>
<p>Stephen Baxter - Writer Guest of Honor <br />John Picacio - Artist Guest of Honor <br />Bridget Landry - Science Guest of Honor <br />DAW Books - Spotlight Publisher</p>
<p>read more . . .</p>
<h2>Norwescon 35 GoH Awards Banquet</h2>
<p><strong>Tickets are limited! <br />Hurry and reserve your place now.</strong></p>
<p>Will you join us in Grand Ballroom 2 for a delicious dinner where you get to wine and dine with the Guests of Honor? What a great way to start off your Norwescon weekend!</p>
<p>We have several awards to present, and you will get to hear first hand from our honored guests and learn something about many of the exciting events that will take place over the weekend. Come and learn about the scholarships Norwescon is donating, and perhaps you will even win a door prize! This year we have a delicious Italian Buffet that you won't want to miss. Tickets are $40.00 per person and are going fast. You may purchase tickets through PayPal or by mail. Registration forms can be downloaded from the website. Last day to purchase tickets is March 20th.</p>
<p>Click here for the banquet menu or to pay online</p>
<h2>Teen volunteers.</h2>
<p>Teens, do you come to Norwescon with your parents and spend your time wandering aimlessly? <br />Do you get just a little bored in panels where people spend all their time talking?</p>
<p>The Volunteers department has activities and volunteer jobs for you!</p>
<p>Come down and make your own dog tags, decorate a seed pot, learn to make origami, make jewelry, and decorate your own rubber duck! Earn prizes from the dealers room, participate in daily volunteer mini-parties, and socialize with other teens. Come check us out in the Olympic Hallway, Wing 7 during the convention!</p>
<h2>For those who wish they were still teens.</h2>
<p>Norwescon 35 needs YOU!</p>
<p>Come volunteer your skills for event before the convention as well as after. Starting with the Stuffing Party where all those goody bags are put together (a great chance for a sneak peek at what everyone will get!), through the Monday after when everything is packed up and the pizza arrives. Register as a Volunteer early by contacting us at volunteers@norwescon.org or simply come to our Volunteers Lounge during the convention and sign up!</p>
<p>Come and join the fun!</p>
<h2>Come to our epic geekmusic concert line up!</h2>
<p>nwcMUSIC is the geekmusic festival at Norwescon. We're in our second year as we build this new project.</p>
<p>And we are extremely proud to announce our 2012 lineup of chiptunes, J-Pop nerdcore (yeah that's right, <em>J-pop nerdcore</em>), filk, chiptunes, geek-rock, and steampunk! Please welcome our concert performers MC Firedrill, Rai Kamishiro, Kräken-Röhl, Alexander James Adams, Kirble Krackle, Creede Lambard, A Little Knight Music, Electric Children, Ultraklystron, Vixy & Tony, and The Doubleclicks for three nights of fantastically awesome concerts. Can you believe this lineup? We put it together, and <em>we</em> can't believe this lineup. I mean, <em>damn</em>!</p>
<p>Listen to samples, watch videos, and get more details at the Concerts page of the the Norwescon website: music page.</p>
<h2>Open mic night at the Winking Skeever.</h2>
<p>nwcMUSIC, the geekmusic festival of Norwescon, is holding its first ever open mic on Friday night at 10pm. Follow the final Friday concert act with YOU! on the very same stage! ALL GENRES WELCOME; 1-2 songs or eight minutes, whichever is shorter and upon how many people are queued up. No prizes here; just a chance in front of a supportive audience and see what it's like to take your turn on stage. Maybe it'll scare you. Maybe you'll fall in love with it. Find out!</p>
<p>Check out the music page for a wealth of opportunities.</p>
<h2>Maxi's Lounge Exclusive</h2>
<p><strong>Open Friday and Saturday nights for Norwescon Members only (21+ WITH ID)</strong></p>
<p>Norwescon 35, in conjunction with the DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport, is pleased to announce that Maxi's Lounge will be open Friday and Saturday nights for the exclusive use of Norwescon 35 attendees. Maxi's will provid e a new and exciting space for all attendees 21+ (with ID and Norwescon badge) to drink, eat, dance and hang out. It will be open both Friday and Saturday night starting at 9 p.m. As with any bar, you must be recognizable as the person on your ID - no masks or feature-obscuring makeup.</p>
<p>We have two nights of exciting activities and entertainment lined up for you. Get on the first elevator you can, take it all the way to the top, and join us at Maxi's Lounge for an evening you will never forget!</p>
<h2>Guidebook</h2>
<p>Select the text above and get the #NWC35 schedule!</p>
<p><strong>Planners rejoice!</strong></p>
<p>The convention schedule is available on our schedule page. There you can find HTML and PDF versions of the daily events as well as the programming grids.</p>
<p>For those of you with mobile access, the schedule is available via Guidebook for smart phone, tablet, or computer. Select the logo to the left for free access.</p>
<p>(You are registered, right?)</p>
<p>Norwescon is a science, science fiction and fantasy convention that takes place on Easter Weekend each year. We are an all-volunteer organization and always have room for more dedicated volunteers. Without members, though, there would be no reason to hold a convention; thank you for your support.</p>
<p><strong>Norwescon - PO Box 68547 - Seattle, Washington 98168</strong></p>
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Seattle Airport
Chair: Shawn Marier
Writer Guest of Honor: Stephen Baxter
Artist Guest of Honor: John Picacio
Science Guest of Honor: Bridget Landry
Spotlight Publisher: DAW (Betsey Wollheim and Sheila Gilbert, representatives)
Attendance: ~3,100
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April 5-8, 2012
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<h1>Norwescon 35 April 5-8, 2012 SeaTac, WA</h1>
<h2>Norwescon eNewsletter June 2011</h2>
<h2>In This Issue</h2>
<p>Registration <br />Writer Guest of Honor <br />Science Guests of Honor</p>
<h2>PreRegistration (a.k.a. membership)</h2>
<p>A full-weekend membership is currently $45. Membership includes the right to attend the convention, a membership badge, program book, pocket program, member's guide, and post-con report.</p>
<p>Register via PayPal</p>
<p>For more information, or to register by mail go to the membership page</p>
<h2>Quick Links</h2>
<p>Hotel <br />Memberships <br />Volunteers</p>
<p>Join Our Mailing List</p>
<p>We've begun posting information on the website about Norwescon 35. As more information becomes available there will be more to see. In the meantime, here's a little bit of information about this year's confirmed Guests of Honor.</p>
<p>Norwescon Publications Team <br />Norwescon 35</p>
<h2>This Year's Guests of Honor</h2>
<p><strong>Writer Guest of Honor - Stephen Baxter</strong></p>
<p>Stephen Baxter was born in Liverpool, England, in 1957 and now lives in Northumberland. Since 1987 he has published somewhere over forty books, mostly science fiction novels, and over a hundred short stories.</p>
<p>Mr. Baxter's first professionally published short story appeared in 1987, and his first novel in 1991. He has been a full-time author since 1995. He is President of the British Science Fiction Association, and a Vice-President of the HG Wells Society.</p>
<p>read more . . .</p>
<h2>Science Guest of Honor - Bridget Landry</h2>
<p>Bridget Landry was educated as a chemist and planetary scientist, trained as an engineer, and has worked in spacecraft operations for more than 20 years. She has worked on the Hubble Space Telescope, the joint US-French oceanographic Earth-orbiter Topex, the (wildly successful!) Mars Pathfinder project, and the Cassini mission to Saturn. Ms. Landry is currently a team member of the Dawn mission, which begins a year-long orbital mission at the asteroid Vesta in mid-2011, then departs to rendezvous with and orbit the asteroid Ceres in 2015.</p>
<p>read more . . .</p>
<p>Norwescon is a science, science fiction and fantasy convention that takes place on Easter Weekend each year. We are an all-volunteer organization and always have room for more dedicated volunteers. Without members, though, there would be no reason to hold a convention; thank you for your support.</p>
<p><strong>Norwescon - PO Box 68547 - Seattle, Washington 98168</strong></p>
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Seattle Airport
Chair: Shawn Marier
Writer Guest of Honor: Stephen Baxter
Artist Guest of Honor: John Picacio
Science Guest of Honor: Bridget Landry
Spotlight Publisher: DAW (Betsey Wollheim and Sheila Gilbert, representatives)
Attendance: ~3,100
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Norwescon 35
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<li>Norwescon 35 April 5-8, 2012 SeaTac, WA</li>
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<h2>Norwescon eNewsletter January 2012</h2>
<h2>In This Issue</h2>
<p>Registration <br />ATTENTION! New Hotel policy... <br />Maxi's Venue <br />News from Programming <br />Still seeking Volunteers <br />Special Event News <br />Norwescon 35 GoH Awards Banquet</p>
<h2>PreRegistration (a.k.a. membership)</h2>
<p>A full-weekend membership is $65 until February 29, 2012. This represents a 7% reduction in the at-the-door price (assuming we don't sell-out in advance). Membership includes the right to attend the convention, a membership badge, souvenir book, pocket program, member's guide, and post-con report.</p>
<p>Register via PayPal</p>
<p>For more information, or to register by mail go to the membership page</p>
<h2>New Room Deposit Policy!</h2>
<p>A change is coming in the way we reserve rooms for Norwescon. It is a significant change for our members but we believe it will help us make more convention rooms available for our members at the cheaper convention rate.</p>
<p>Starting with Norwescon 36, we have asked the DoubleTree to collect a one-night room deposit when the room is first reserved. This deposit will remain fully refundable until 90 days before the convention, which for next year would be Friday, December 28, 2012. By agreement with the hotel, all rooms cancelled by this date will be returned to the room block and made available for reservation by other Norwescon members.</p>
<p>Read more....</p>
<h2>Norwescon Secures Maxi's Venue</h2>
<p>Norwescon 35, in conjunction with the DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport, is pleased to announce that Maxi's Lounge will be open Friday and Saturday nights for the exclusive use of Norwescon 35 attendees. Maxi's will provide a new and exciting space for all attendees over 21 (with ID and Norwescon badge) to drink, eat, dance and hang out. It will be open both Friday and Saturday night starting at 10 p.m. As with any bar, you must be recognizable as the person you your ID - no masks or feature-obscuring makeup.</p>
<p>We have two nights of exciting activities and entertainment lined up for you. Get on the first elevator you can, take it all the way to the top, and join us at Maxi's Lounge for an evening you will never forget!</p>
<p>If you want to do more than just come to Maxi's Lounge and have fun, we have openings for assistant coordinators to help set up and run the fun events being held in Maxi's Lounge. We are also looking for DJs to light up the dance floor. If you are interested in these positions or you just have some great ideas, please contact us at vicechair@norwescon.org</p>
<h2>Quick Links</h2>
<p>Hotel <br />Memberships <br />Volunteers</p>
<p>Join Our Mailing List</p>
<h2>This Year's Guests of Honor</h2>
<p>Stephen Baxter - Writer Guest of Honor <br />John Picacio - Artist Guest of Honor <br />Bridget Landry - Science Guest of Honor <br />DAW Books - Spotlight Publisher</p>
<p>read more . . .</p>
<h2>Exciting news from Programming!</h2>
<p>We're just wrapping up the scheduling frenzy in Programming for Nowescon 35. Our goal, as always: to educate, entertain, and inspire our membership!</p>
<p>New this year, we've got a 3-hour block on Friday morning with a bunch of historical weapons and armor experts. They'll show you all kinds of cool ways to cause mayhem, and let you look with your hands, not just your eyes.</p>
<p>Also new this year - a very cool hands-on demonstration of hovering aircraft.</p>
<p>The Friday Night Stitch & Bitch session will include a fabric swap this year - bring that fabric that you're not sure you'll ever use, and take home something that inspires you.</p>
<p>For the writers, we have two writing workshops this year: First Pages, in which participants submit the first 250 words of their story or novel ahead of time, and our pro writers give pointers, and the fanfiction "Write a Crossover Fic in 90 Minutes" workshop. If you like to draw, don't forget to bring your sketchbook: Once again, we'll have an hour long demo, followed by two hours of life drawing, with models in costume for you to draw.</p>
<p>Feeling a little stressed out? The Monster Mash is back - you can dismember cute, cuddly stuffed animals, and re-assemble them into nightmares and horrors. Or play a round of "Who Would Win?" with our Gaming pros. Geek, Geek - Don't Tell Me! Also returns, to test your knowledge of Science Fiction and Fantasy. Norwescon's amazing "Let's Make a Movie" workshop is back, too - bringing film mayhem to the Pacific Northwest for the 13th year.</p>
<p>Norwescon's Music program is also expanding. If you like music, and you're a geek, you won't want to miss the evening concert series. Also, up in the Salon on Saturday, we'll be holding an Irish Session (don't know what that is? Come on up to find out!), and a variety of musicians will be bringing instruments for you to try out. Find your muse, and perhaps give a short performance at Cascadia's Got Talent, Norwescon's own talent show/variety show/gong show. Last year, winners were treated to exciting and unusual prizes.</p>
<p>Of course, there are tons of panels, presentations, and slide shows to attend, and more is being added every day. With over 300 hours of panels, there's sure to be something for everyone.</p>
<h2>Seeking Volunteers</h2>
<p>We keep saying it. The success of Norwescon is because of the volunteers.</p>
<p>Volunteers enjoy many perks like priority seating at the popular Masquerade, prizes, and more!</p>
<p>We'd love to see new faces within our Convention Committee (ConCom)!</p>
<h3>Volunteer ConCom Position - Assistant Webmaster</h3>
<p>Norwescon is looking for an assistant webmaster. This person would back-up our current webmaster and would also be tasked with developing a Norwescon History sub domain which will provide a sustainable way to keep Norwescon's history on the web without having to keep entire sites archived from previous years. If you have experience designing websites and this eight-month volunteer opportunity sounds like a good fit for you please contact publications@norwescon.org.</p>
<p>If you can't spare the time pre-convention to help, but have spare time while you're at the convention, volunteer! If you know you'll have time in advance, let our Volunteer department know by emailing volunteers@norwescon.org.</p>
<h2>Special Events News</h2>
<h3>Sunday!!! Sunday!!! Sunday!!!</h3>
<p>Our Sunday Special Event will be action-packed! Come join us for Muggle Quidditch! Since most of us are not wizards, we'll be forced to play on the ground, but that won't stop us from catching the Snitch and having a great time! Rules will be adapted for indoor play from the International Quidditch Association's rulebook. We will have sign-ups in advance, so feel free to contact Special Events if you want to captain a team or have questions.</p>
<h2>MASQUERADE</h2>
<p>Get ready, set, SEW! I hope you are all preparing for the Masquerade! Get your costumes and skits together and come join us! There are several categories and the rules are online at the website. Show us what you can do!</p>
<h3>DANCES</h3>
<p>We will have four dances at the Con this year, including a special Under 21 dance for our younger attendees! Song request forms are available online, so go request your favorites!</p>
<h2>Norwescon 35 GoH Awards Banquet</h2>
<p><strong>Tickets are selling fast! Secure yours now.</strong></p>
<p>Start off your Norwescon with our Guest of Honor and awards banquet. It will take place on Thursday, April 5 from 5 - 7 p.m. The event is open to all Norwescon members.</p>
<p>We have several awards to present and you will get to hear first hand from our honored guests and learn something about many of the exciting events that will take place over the weekend. Come and learn about the scholarships Norwescon is donating and perhaps you will even win a door prize! This year we have a delicious Italian Buffet that you won't want to miss. Tickets are $40.00 per person and are going fast. You may purchase tickets through PayPal or by mail. Registration forms can be downloaded from the website. Tickets are limited, the price at con will also be $40.00 but there may not be any tickets left when you get there. Hurry and reserve your place now.</p>
<p>Will you join us in Grand Ballroom 2 for a delicious dinner you get to wine and dine with the Guests of Honor. What a great way to start off your Norwescon weekend!</p>
<p>Click here for the banquet menu or to pay online</p>
<p>Norwescon is a science, science fiction and fantasy convention that takes place on Easter Weekend each year. We are an all-volunteer organization and always have room for more dedicated volunteers. Without members, though, there would be no reason to hold a convention; thank you for your support.</p>
<p><strong>Norwescon - PO Box 68547 - Seattle, Washington 98168</strong></p>
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