Norwescon 37: Elegance and Entropy

April 17-20, 2014

Norwescon eNewsletter // October 16, 2013

In This Issue

GoH Banquet Tickets
Dealers' Room
Art Show Registration
Lobby Tables
Volunteer Staff

Norwescon 37 (2014) Guests of Honor

Author: Michael Moorcock
Artist: Robert Gould
Science: Catherine S. Plesko
Special: Seanan McGuire
Costuming: Animal X
Spotlight Publisher: 47North

Reserve Your Hotel Room

Purchase Your Membership

Reservations still available!

Our last hotel update indicated that the hotel room block is now approximately two-thirds full. This is a great time to snag a room before they are all gone!

Norwescon and the DoubleTree instituted a cancellation policy last year. More information regarding this policy, and links to make reservations, can be found at the Hotels page, and this blog post.

The Norwescon 37 room rate is $126 per night for up to four (4) people. To ensure there is room for all guests, when you make your reservation, please reserve a King room instead of a Double Queen if you do not need the extra bed.

Shawn Marier
Hotel Liaison

Local Events

Here are some upcoming local events in the greater Seattle area that you might be interested in attending.

10/18: Bechdel Test Burlesque
10/19-10/20: GeekGirlCon
10/19: Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Exchange
10/19: Northwest Science Fiction Society, Mad Scientist Social
10/25-10/27: SteamCon V
10/25-10/27: AkiCon
1st, 2nd, and 4th (or 5th) Wednesdays of the month: Society of the Rusting TARDIS

If you have upcoming events you would like to see highlighted in future newsletters, contact:

Pearl Young
Publications Director

Norwescon
100 Andover Park West Suite 150-165
Tukwila, Washington 98168
pr@norwescon.org
425-243-4692

www.norwescon.org

Guest of Honor Banquet Tickets Now on Sale!

This year, Norwescon is thrilled once again to hold the Thursday GoH banquet. Join us in Grand Ballroom 2 for a delicious dinner as you get to wine and dine with the Guests of Honor. Tickets are $50.00 per person and can be purchased through PayPal on the Banquet Page.

Purchase your tickets early and you will be entered into a drawing to sit with one of our Guests of Honor - so act quickly and reserve your place now!

Ali Grieve
Guest of Honor Banquet Coordinator

Dealers' Room Applications

The Norwescon Dealers' Room is always packed full of merchants offering the finest in sci-fi and fantasy related goods. The deadline for Dealers' Room applications is December 15, 2013. Acceptance/denial letters will be mailed in January 2014.

Applications now being accepted for Norwescon 37.

Amy Gembala
Dealers' Room Manager

Art Show Registration

The Norwescon Art Show consistently highlights some of the best in fantasy and science-fiction themed artwork of all types. Featuring work by our Artist Guest of Honor plus many regional artists, we delight in bringing the best possible artwork to you.

The Art Show is now accepting applications for Norwescon 37.

You can also become part of the team who make the art show fun and successful. If you are interested in joining us please contact our volunteer department through the contact page.

Doug and Pat Booze
Art Show Co-Managers

Lobby Table Submissions

Norwescon offers lobby tables to clubs, groups, conventions, and organizations that promote science, science fiction, fantasy, costuming, and other fannish pursuits. This provides an opportunity to share your enthusiasm with Norwescon members who have similar interests. Fannish groups are the heart and soul of our geeky culture, so there is no charge for the tables. However, everyone staffing a fan table must have a current Norwescon membership badge. For more information on lobby tables, the guidelines, and a registration form, please visit the Lobby Tables page on our website.

Kate Mulligan Wolfe
Lobby Services Liaison

Volunteer Positions Available

Norwescon is a convention run entirely by volunteers, and we need YOU! Some of the many positions available in these early stages of planning include:

Graphic Designers, Green Room Staff, Lazer-Tag Second, Videographer for Music track, Office Information Organizer, Daily Zine Creator, Music Track Second, Guest of Honor Liaisons, Office Information Organizer, Bunny-Run Organizer, Pro Check-In, Personnel Second, Staff Support, Bag Check for Art Show, General Office Personnel, Guidebook Production Staff... and many more!

If any of these sound interesting, please come to our next meeting (November 16, 2013), or contact our volunteer department.

We look forward to seeing you!

Shawna Batty
Personnel Director