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<p>Eilis: </p> <hr /> <div>* teachergoth<br /> * agf'er<br /> * likes mojitos<br /> <br /> Co-chair for [[C9]] and [[C15]].</div>

Eilis https://www.altgothic.com/wiki/index.php?title=How_to_Build_a_Bid&diff=1723 2012-06-24T03:01:30Z

<p>Eilis: </p> <hr /> <div>Bidding is the process by which proposals for Convergence events are formalized and readied for voting. In most conversations and documentation of process, the terms &quot;bid&quot; and &quot;proposal&quot; are synonymous. Bid may be prepared at any time for any year's event, even several years out, but the proposal should be considered something of an open secret. Open discussion and promotion of specific bids is limited to periods as described in the [[Timeline]], and promotion, even in a general &quot;buzz-generating&quot; sense is frowned upon, with the possibility that over-promotion early can result in a failure to have the bid ratified.<br /> ==How To Build A Bid==<br /> ===Expectations===<br /> Convergences vary in size and duration due to many factors. A typical recent event will draw between 150 and 300 attendees, and typically officially last Friday through Sunday of a weekend, with unofficial stays running Wednesday through Tuesday.<br /> <br /> There is a great deal of flexibility in what's actually provided. For example, if the place where a Convergence event is being planned for has no suitable venue, then using a hotel's ballroom space may be a useful option. If an otherwise ideal venue exists but is distant from the hotel, providing shuttle buses may be an option. If a base hotel is too small to accommodate projected attendance, provision for an overflow hotel nearby may be a useful option, even so little as simply locating one that isn't full yet and saying &quot;try this one&quot; may be enough. The absolute bare minimum is a place for a bunch of goths to hang out together, publicly and ideally 24 hours a day, and plan things. In most cases, the hotel lobby has served in this capacity, but even that it be in the hotel lobby isn't necessary if there's a side room that can be co-opted, a patio, or a con suite.<br /> <br /> ===Hotel===<br /> You will need a place or places for people to stay. Designating a particular spot concentrates the fun. Aim small, though. Being able to fill 70% of the rooms at 2-3 people per is much more harmonious than filling 10% of a larger hotel. (Unless you're Las Vegas, in which case '''we're''' the quiet ones.<br /> ====Room Blocks====<br /> ====Hotel-based Events====<br /> ===Venue===<br /> ====Space and Outfitting====<br /> ====Talent and Riders====<br /> ===&quot;Unofficial&quot; Events===<br /> By definition, you will not have to plan unofficial events. However, as a local resource, putting together information about local things that are customary unofficial events will endear you to the fans of that particular event. Additionally, attractions in your area that may be of interest to individuals or small groups should be at least superficially collected and directions to those things from the main hotel (by car and transit if available) included.<br /> ====AGF Tea Party====<br /> If there's an actual formal tea house someplace in your area, so much the better. Collect capacity and reservation information, menus and prices if possible. If not, hotel banquet space information, or private event catering in the hotel's restaurant space has proven useful in the past. Typical turnouts for this are about 15% of total attendees.<br /> ====Corpgoth Dinner====<br /> A list of restaurants that are large enough and in the &quot;fine dining&quot; category should be made available. When compiling the list, be aware that the Corpgoth Dinner is usually attended by about 30% of the total attendees, so total seating in the establishment should be no less than 60-75% of your total attendees. When looking at cost for meals, main courses in the US$20-$30 range with expected total prices of $45-60 per person should be considered ideal. <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Submitting a Bid==</div>

Eilis https://www.altgothic.com/wiki/index.php?title=Talk:How_to_Build_a_Bid&diff=1722 2012-06-24T03:00:27Z

<p>Eilis: </p> <hr /> <div>Would an &quot;open bid planning&quot; page be a good idea? I'm envisioning basically laying out all thoughts and conversations for a hypothetical bid, so that someone thinking about their bid could go look at how such a thing might go down... --[[User:Hellsop|Hellsop]] 17:23, 23 June 2012 (UTC)<br /> ===Expectations===<br /> <br /> ===Hotel===<br /> Is 2-3 people per room average about right for filling rooms? Looking for input as to number of attendees overall versus number of rooms sold. Also, note to self: ask Leslie for hotel-side info such as typical contracts provisions, typical size rooms for booth space in case of vending, banquet space in case of tea-party or corpgoth needing to go in-house, etc. --[[User:Hellsop|Hellsop]] 17:15, 23 June 2012 (UTC)<br /> ====Room Blocks====<br /> ====Hotel-based Events====<br /> ===Venue===<br /> Probably need contacts with actual serious promotion experience to fill in these. Matt Fanale might have useful info as well. --[[User:Hellsop|Hellsop]] 17:15, 23 June 2012 (UTC)<br /> ====Space and Outfitting====<br /> ====Talent and Riders====<br /> ===&quot;Unofficial&quot; Events===<br /> ====AGF Tea Party====<br /> ====Corpgoth Dinner====<br /> <br /> <br /> ==Submitting a Bid==<br /> Perhaps we should allow people planning to put together a bid by listing which C they're bidding for, what city, and recording a date, then ask them to come back every 90 days or so and update the date so we know they're still thinking about bidding? --[[User:Hellsop|Hellsop]] 18:21, 23 June 2012 (UTC)</div>

Eilis https://www.altgothic.com/wiki/index.php?title=Bids&diff=1430 2010-03-01T07:37:35Z

<p>Eilis: /* Extended Resources for Bid Proposal Committeess */</p> <hr /> <div>==What Is alt.gothic Convergence℠?==<br /> <br /> [[Convergence]]℠ is explained on it's own page, but [[The_C*B*L | we]] feel it's worth reiterating the core purpose here. [[alt.gothic]] [[Convergence]]℠ is the annual party put on by the denizens of [[alt.gothic]] for the denizens of [[alt.gothic]] and ALL their friends that squishes together hundreds of [[net.goth]]s from around the globe and their friends into a single city for a weekend of socializing, booze, musical events and sweet debauchery.<br /> <br /> ==Bid Selection Process==<br /> There are 4 steps to getting a bid chosen to be a [[Convergence]]:<br /> # [[Bids]] are entered.<br /> # [[The C*B*L]] vet the bids to ensure they are within the bounds of reason&lt;ref&gt;We may well look askance at a bid that looked like [[http://www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/ Glastonbury]] for example&lt;/ref&gt; and fulfill the requirements.<br /> # [[alt.gothic]] [[Ratification | ratifies]] the bids.<br /> # The voters [[Voting | vote]] for the bid they want to go to.<br /> <br /> The events occur on the dates laid out in the [[timeline]]<br /> <br /> ==Bid Proposal Requirements==<br /> <br /> '''If you are at all unclear about what is and is not acceptable, ask [[The_C*B*L]] ''before'' acting. If you act first and get it wrong, your bid could be disqualified.'''<br /> <br /> <br /> If you want to put this show on, you need to read these requirements. If your bid breaks the rules, it will not be included in the vote. [[The_C*B*L | We]] does not want to have to do so but we have to be fair to all the people who invest time, effort and money in putting a bid together.<br /> <br /> The core planning and decision making membership of a Convergence committee should consist of at least 50% [[net.goth]]s. [[alt.gothic | We]] prefer it if ALL members of your committee have attended at least one past Convergence. These numbers do not include and are not relevant to the volunteer and paid staff who assist in actually presenting the event on its scheduled days. <br /> <br /> In your Convergence Bid Proposal you must <br /> # Introduce your Bid Committee. We put this at the top, 'cos it's the most important part. We have to trust you to put on [[alt.gothic | our party]] and to do it right so knowing who you are and why we can have confidence in you is really important.<br /> # Explain why we should come to your town. <br /> ## What's in it for us? <br /> ## How does it rock? <br /> # Outline what your tentative plans are for Convergence. Over the years this part has typically been the most emphasized in the bids, and has become way rather more than 'tentative'. Since you will only have about a year between vote and execution the more planning you can do in advance the better.<br /> <br /> ===Audience===<br /> Your core audience are the denizens of alt.gothic and their friends. The expected attendees includes our friends and families from the alt.gothic.* news groups, related mailing lists and other forms of electronic communities. <br /> <br /> ===Content===<br /> The themes, locations and activities are up to your committee's creativity and resources. We are trusting you to design an affordable, accessible and highly social event for us to attend. <br /> <br /> As long as your committee keeps its core audience in mind with realistic goals and strives to maintain a high degree of organization and professionalism, you can expect great success in planning and executing your alt.gothic Convergence℠ party, should the vote be in your favor. <br /> <br /> ===Submission===<br /> To have your proposal included on this year's ballot, you must <br /> # Register for web space on altgothic.com as noted below, <br /> # Submit your proposal via email to Siobhan (convergence@virulent.org)<br /> # Await receipt that your proposal has been accepted<br /> # Upon receipt, you must cross-post your proposal alt.gothic, alt.gothic.announce, alt.gothic.fashion and alt.gothic.convergence during the proposal nomination period. <br /> <br /> The first public posting of your bid must be on alt.gothic. After that, feel free to post and discuss it anywhere you want, but alt.gothic '''MUST''' come first. <br /> <br /> You can talk about your potential bid prior to this anywhere you want, and indeed we encourage you to ask alt.gothic what we want, and to get input from previous organisers and attendees to make your bid the best possible. <br /> <br /> Posting to weblogs, regional mailing lists, web communities and other resources is permitted but not required. <br /> <br /> ===Bid Proposal Submission Period===<br /> See the [[timeline]].<br /> <br /> ===Bid Proposal Web Sites===<br /> Proposal web sites '''must''' be hosted on altgothic.com. No exceptions. Each Bid Committee will be allotted 10MB of disk space, CGI-bin access and a single FTP login account with 24 hour access. No other website may be used to provide informational content, only to provide a reference to the altgothic.com-hosted proposal site. <br /> <br /> To receive your altgothic.com web account, you must send Siobhan at the convergence@virulent.org address the following information immediately: <br /> <br /> *Your full contact information (name, address, phone number, etc). <br /> *Your Bid Proposal Committee information (city/state/country). <br /> <br /> ===Best Practices===<br /> '''(Some advice from past committees)'''<br /> * Talk to alt.gothic as you build your event. [[alt.gothic | We]] are your audience. We can give you very fast feedback about what is worth investing your time and money on when you put the event together. <br /> <br /> * Talk to former Convergence committees. Odds are someone has relevant experience that you can learn from, instead of making the same mistake twice.<br /> <br /> * Talk to [[The C*B*L]]. We have experience putting on the party. We have experience attending the party. We know an awful lot of people who know stuff about things that you can leverage. We do this because we love Convergence. Not for the money, drugs or women&lt;ref&gt;What money, drugs and women?&lt;/ref&gt;. We will keep anything you talk to us about in the strictest confidence.<br /> <br /> * Avoid scheduling conflicts with similar events. It'll limit the people who can come, and since most others are on a regular calendar schedule but since Convergence floats chronologically, you'll look like a dick. Piss people off and they won't buy tickets, and because Convergence is first and foremost a social event that can have a ripple effect. For instance [http://wgw.topmum.co.uk/ Whitby Gothic Weekend], [http://www.wave-gotik-treffen.de/ WaveGotik Treffen], [http://www.blacksun-festival.com/ Black Sun], the various 'Dark Arts' festivals.<br /> <br /> * Listing specific musical acts, venues or other information which can change drastically over the next 9 to 12 months in your bid is strongly discouraged. Firstly because it's not ''about'' the bands; secondly, if you promise to resurrect Ian Curtis and don't deliver, there's a good chance you'll be lynched.<br /> <br /> * Keep your committees small. A small committee of 4 people or less is far more efficient and likely to succeed than a larger committee. <br /> <br /> * Maintain regular open communication within your committee, volunteers, hired help, venues, venders, DJs, bands<br /> <br /> * Maintain regular open communication with [[alt.gothic]] and [[The C*B*L]]. <br /> <br /> * Nominate one person to speak on behalf of your committee. It is a practice which can spare your audience from a lot of confusion and your committee from embarrassment. However, make sure it is somebody who has time and energy to spend on answering seemingly dumb questions.<br /> <br /> * Limit your live band rosters. Live bands are nice but not essential. The primary focus of Convergence is the people of alt.gothic. Events should be people oriented and inclusive, relaxed, inexpensive and above all FUN. <br /> <br /> ===Extended Resources for Bid Proposal Committeess===<br /> <br /> A growing library of text documents written by the past alt.gothic Convergence℠ Committee members who now act as advisors will be available to all Bid Proposal Committee members, as well as specific contacts in all areas of Convergence planning. These members have volunteered their time and expertise to remain highly available to assist all of you in constructing the best Bid Proposals and eventually the best Convergence events possible. Browse [[Main_Page | this wiki]] for more information.<br /> <br /> It cannot be emphasized enough the importance of consulting with past Convergence committees members (especially Siobhan and Axel of Convergence 4 and 8, Eilis of Convergence 9 and 15) and the plethora of web and Usenet based diaries of past events to get a solid perspective on what works and what does not.<br /> <br /> ==Current Bids==<br /> The following cities have submitted bid proposals for C15:<br /> * [http://www.altgothic.com/c15longbeach/ Long Beach, CA]<br /> * [[C15 omaha bid | Omaha, NE]]<br /> * [http://www.altgothic.com/c15seattle/ Seattle, WA]<br /> <br /> ==Prior Bids==<br /> Information about prior bidding proposals are organized by event:<br /> * [[C1]]<br /> * [[C2]]<br /> * [[C3]]<br /> * [[C4]]<br /> * [[C5]]<br /> * [[C6]]<br /> * [[C7]]<br /> * [[C8]]<br /> * [[C9]]<br /> * [[C10]]<br /> * [[C11]]<br /> * [[C12]]<br /> * [[C13]]<br /> * [[C14]]<br /> <br /> &lt;references /&gt;</div>

Eilis https://www.altgothic.com/wiki/index.php?title=Best_practices&diff=1394 2009-07-31T06:24:37Z

<p>Eilis: </p> <hr /> <div>There are lots of great tips for putting together a [[Convergence]] bid on the [[Bids]] page.<br /> <br /> Bidding and actually putting on a [[Convergence]] are two very different animals.<br /> <br /> This page contains some suggestions from prior committee chairs and members that will help you as you actually plan a wonderful [[Convergence]] for all of us to attend!<br /> <br /> <br /> THIS PAGE IS IN PROGRESS. MORE STUFF COMING.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Committee Chairs==<br /> It is a good idea to have more than one Convergence chairperson. Two is good, three is better. Each chair can be responsible for certain aspects of the event, and during the actual event, you will need to have an official person who can make decisions in several places at once.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Assembling Your Committee==<br /> - Experience counts. The more Convergence veterans you can get on your committee, the better, because they know what this party is about.<br /> <br /> <br /> - Don’t hesitate to ask former chairs and/or committee members for advice. They love [[Convergence]] and are usually more than happy to help you.<br /> <br /> <br /> - [[The_C*B*L]] is not some big scary entity in the sky. They’re real people with a royal bumload of Convergence-planning experience among them, and they are there to help in any way they can. Use them.<br /> <br /> <br /> - If you have friends on the committee, make sure that they are people who won’t get their feelings hurt if you have to be the bearer of bad news. Also, be sure that these friends on the committee aren’t people with whom you will feel weird about sharing bad news. Friends are great, but they’re people, and sometimes they do stuff that could hurt the event. If you think your friendship might be hurt at some point during the planning process, it is better not to have them on the committee.<br /> <br /> <br /> - If someone isn't doing his/her job, give 'em the boot. Don't hesitate on this. It will save you nightmarish situations.<br /> <br /> <br /> - Being on the planning committee does not magically make you Scene Royalty. Anyone who signs on to plan a [[Convergence]] hoping for this outcome is NOT someone you want on the committee.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Protect Yourself==<br /> While it is not required that you register your [[Convergence]] as an LLC, it is a very smart thing to do. An LLC protects you if something goes wrong. LLC registration fees vary from state to state, and you do not have to register as an LLC in the state in which your party is taking place. (Example: C9 Las Vegas was a Nevada LLC, but C15 Long Beach was a Utah LLC.)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Money Money Money==<br /> For the love of all that is and is not holy, get someone who knows what he or she is doing to manage your accounts! This makes all the difference. Srsly.<br /> <br /> <br /> Most committees in the past set up a business account with a bank. This allows you to have business credit cards for charging deposits and other expenditures.<br /> <br /> <br /> An alternative to a business bank account is to set up a business account on PayPal. The [[C15]] committee did this, and it worked quite well. The PayPal business account lets you use a debit card to make your deposits and purchases, giving you 1% cash back on all debit card transactions. There are two drawbacks to this: 1) The business account must be attached to an existing PayPal account (meaning that someone will not have personal use of his/her PayPal account for the duration of planning and until all debts are paid), and 2) committees must either have a nest egg in the account before laminates go on sale or wait until laminates are on sale and money is in the account before putting down deposits on venue space, etc.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Contracting with the Hotel==<br /> - Start with a small block, but arrange for expansion if needed. Most hotels require that a group sell 80% of a room block, and you don't want to be financially responsible if you block more rooms than attendees fill.<br /> <br /> <br /> - Not everyone will stay at the official hotel. This is another reason to start with a small block.<br /> <br /> <br /> - A hotel may ask if you want to use a rooming list or a block where guests call in individually to make their reservations. You want to use the latter option. Rooming lists for a group like Convergence are a royal pain and will most likely cause committees migraines and unnecessary drama.<br /> <br /> <br /> - Hotels will generally comp one room for every X number of rooms booked in the Convergence block. We suggest using these comps toward a free or discounted suite for committee use. You will need the space for storage and work.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Laminates==<br /> Some committees have personalized the laminates. Others have left them blank so that attendees can personalize them themselves. Whether or not your committee does this is a personal decision, but issuing blank laminates makes the check-in and laminate transfer processes a simple matter.<br /> <br /> <br /> Laminates can be put in plastic sleeves and run through a special laminating machine individually, or they can be put en masse through a laminator that spits them out in a flimsy sheet, requiring much cutting after the fact. The individual sleeve method tends to yield a better laminate.<br /> <br /> <br /> Laminate sleeves come in different thicknesses. 7 or 10 mil are the most heavy-duty.<br /> <br /> <br /> The C15 committee purchased 10mil laminating sleeves from a So Cal company, but they do mail order, and their prices are very good. [http://www.laminationdepot.com/ Lamination Depot]<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Shirts==<br /> Everyone loves a souvenir shirt!<br /> <br /> <br /> There are a few ways to do shirts. One is to gauge how many people will buy shirts and then have that many printed up. This allows shirts to be sold at the event, but it requires out-of-pocket expense for the committee, and if not all of the shirts sell, you're stuck with them and out that money.<br /> <br /> <br /> An alternative to this is to use a company like [http://www.shirts101.com Shirts101], which takes pre-orders online and then ships the shirts to the committee for distribution at the event. If you go this route, you will not have extra shirts to sell at the event, but your committee will not have any out-of-pocket expense (people order from and pay the company directly), and you won't have unsold shirts left over. If there is demand for more shirts afterward, you may choose to do a second run, where people can have their shirts sent directly to their homes. Shirts101 will send your committee a commission check if you sell more than the agreed-upon base run. The contact at Shirts101 is Dan Okelberry, and he's made of WIN!<br /> <br /> <br /> [http://www.sighco.com SighCo] is another shirt company that has printed [[Convergence]] shirts in the past.</div>

Eilis https://www.altgothic.com/wiki/index.php?title=Best_practices&diff=1393 2009-07-31T06:21:42Z

<p>Eilis: </p> <hr /> <div>There are lots of great tips for putting together a [[Convergence]] bid on the [[Bids]] page.<br /> <br /> Bidding and actually putting on a [[Convergence]] are two very different animals.<br /> <br /> This page contains some suggestions from prior committee chairs and members that will help you as you actually plan a wonderful [[Convergence]] for all of us to attend!<br /> <br /> <br /> THIS PAGE IS IN PROGRESS. MORE STUFF COMING.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Committee Chairs==<br /> It is a good idea to have more than one Convergence chairperson. Two is good, three is better. Each chair can be responsible for certain aspects of the event, and during the actual event, you will need to have an official person who can make decisions in several places at once.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Assembling Your Committee==<br /> - Experience counts. The more Convergence veterans you can get on your committee, the better, because they know what this party is about.<br /> <br /> <br /> - Don’t hesitate to ask former chairs and/or committee members for advice. They love [[Convergence]] and are usually more than happy to help you.<br /> <br /> <br /> - [[The_C*B*L]] is not some big scary entity in the sky. They’re real people with a royal bumload of Convergence-planning experience among them, and they are there to help in any way they can. Use them.<br /> <br /> <br /> - If you have friends on the committee, make sure that they are people who won’t get their feelings hurt if you have to be the bearer of bad news. Also, be sure that these friends on the committee aren’t people with whom you will feel weird about sharing bad news. Friends are great, but they’re people, and sometimes they do stuff that could hurt the event. If you think your friendship might be hurt at some point during the planning process, it is better not to have them on the committee.<br /> <br /> <br /> - If someone isn't doing his/her job, give 'em the boot. Don't hesitate on this. It will save you nightmarish situations.<br /> <br /> <br /> - Being on the planning committee does not magically make you Scene Royalty. Anyone who signs on to plan a [[Convergence]] hoping for this outcome is NOT someone you want on the committee.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Protect Yourself==<br /> While it is not required that you register your [[Convergence]] as an LLC, it is a very smart thing to do. An LLC protects you if something goes wrong. LLC registration fees vary from state to state, and you do not have to register as an LLC in the state in which your party is taking place. (Example: C9 Las Vegas was a Nevada LLC, but C15 Long Beach was a Utah LLC.)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Money Money Money==<br /> For the love of all that is and is not holy, get someone who knows what he or she is doing to manage your accounts! This makes all the difference. Srsly.<br /> <br /> Most committees in the past set up a business account with a bank. This allows you to have business credit cards for charging deposits and other expenditures.<br /> <br /> An alternative to a business bank account is to set up a business account on PayPal. The [[C15]] committee did this, and it worked quite well. The PayPal business account lets you use a debit card to make your deposits and purchases, giving you 1% cash back on all debit card transactions. There are two drawbacks to this: 1) The business account must be attached to an existing PayPal account (meaning that someone will not have personal use of his/her PayPal account for the duration of planning and until all debts are paid), and 2) committees must either have a nest egg in the account before laminates go on sale or wait until laminates are on sale and money is in the account before putting down deposits on venue space, etc.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Contracting with the Hotel==<br /> - Start with a small block, but arrange for expansion if needed. Most hotels require that a group sell 80% of a room block, and you don't want to be financially responsible if you block more rooms than attendees fill.<br /> <br /> <br /> - Not everyone will stay at the official hotel. This is another reason to start with a small block.<br /> <br /> <br /> - A hotel may ask if you want to use a rooming list or a block where guests call in individually to make their reservations. You want to use the latter option. Rooming lists for a group like Convergence are a royal pain and will most likely cause committees migraines and unnecessary drama.<br /> <br /> <br /> - Hotels will generally comp one room for every X number of rooms booked in the Convergence block. We suggest using these comps toward a free or discounted suite for committee use. You will need the space for storage and work.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Laminates==<br /> Some committees have personalized the laminates. Others have left them blank so that attendees can personalize them themselves. Whether or not your committee does this is a personal decision, but issuing blank laminates makes the check-in and laminate transfer processes a simple matter.<br /> <br /> <br /> Laminates can be put in plastic sleeves and run through a special laminating machine individually, or they can be put en masse through a laminator that spits them out in a flimsy sheet, requiring much cutting after the fact. The individual sleeve method tends to yield a better laminate.<br /> <br /> <br /> Laminate sleeves come in different thicknesses. 7 or 10 mil are the most heavy-duty.<br /> <br /> <br /> The C15 committee purchased 10mil laminating sleeves from a So Cal company, but they do mail order, and their prices are very good. [http://www.laminationdepot.com/ Lamination Depot]<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Shirts==<br /> Everyone loves a souvenir shirt!<br /> <br /> <br /> There are a few ways to do shirts. One is to gauge how many people will buy shirts and then have that many printed up. This allows shirts to be sold at the event, but it requires out-of-pocket expense for the committee, and if not all of the shirts sell, you're stuck with them and out that money.<br /> <br /> <br /> An alternative to this is to use a company like [http://www.shirts101.com Shirts101], which takes pre-orders online and then ships the shirts to the committee for distribution at the event. If you go this route, you will not have extra shirts to sell at the event, but your committee will not have any out-of-pocket expense (people order from and pay the company directly), and you won't have unsold shirts left over. If there is demand for more shirts afterward, you may choose to do a second run, where people can have their shirts sent directly to their homes. Shirts101 will send your committee a commission check if you sell more than the agreed-upon base run. The contact at Shirts101 is Dan Okelberry, and he's made of WIN!<br /> <br /> <br /> [http://www.sighco.com SighCo] is another shirt company that has printed [[Convergence]] shirts in the past.</div>

Eilis https://www.altgothic.com/wiki/index.php?title=Best_practices&diff=1392 2009-07-31T06:14:04Z

<p>Eilis: </p> <hr /> <div>There are lots of great tips for putting together a [[Convergence]] bid on the [[Bids]] page.<br /> <br /> Bidding and actually putting on a [[Convergence]] are two very different animals.<br /> <br /> This page contains some suggestions from prior committee chairs and members that will help you as you actually plan a wonderful [[Convergence]] for all of us to attend!<br /> <br /> <br /> THIS PAGE IS IN PROGRESS. MORE STUFF COMING.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Committee Chairs==<br /> It is a good idea to have more than one Convergence chairperson. Two is good, three is better. Each chair can be responsible for certain aspects of the event, and during the actual event, you will need to have an official person who can make decisions in several places at once.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Assembling Your Committee==<br /> - Experience counts. The more Convergence veterans you can get on your committee, the better, because they know what this party is about.<br /> <br /> <br /> - Don’t hesitate to ask former chairs and/or committee members for advice. They love [[Convergence]] and are usually more than happy to help you.<br /> <br /> <br /> - [[The_C*B*L]] is not some big scary entity in the sky. They’re real people with a royal bumload of Convergence-planning experience among them, and they are there to help in any way they can. Use them.<br /> <br /> <br /> - If you have friends on the committee, make sure that they are people who won’t get their feelings hurt if you have to be the bearer of bad news. Also, be sure that these friends on the committee aren’t people with whom you will feel weird about sharing bad news. Friends are great, but they’re people, and sometimes they do stuff that could hurt the event. If you think your friendship might be hurt at some point during the planning process, it is better not to have them on the committee.<br /> <br /> <br /> - If someone isn't doing his/her job, give 'em the boot. Don't hesitate on this. It will save you nightmarish situations.<br /> <br /> <br /> - Being on the planning committee does not magically make you Scene Royalty. Anyone who signs on to plan a [[Convergence]] hoping for this outcome is NOT someone you want on the committee.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Protect Yourself==<br /> While it is not required that you register your [[Convergence]] as an LLC, it is a very smart thing to do. An LLC protects you if something goes wrong. LLC registration fees vary from state to state, and you do not have to register as an LLC in the state in which your party is taking place. (Example: C9 Las Vegas was a Nevada LLC, but C15 Long Beach was a Utah LLC.)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Money Money Money==<br /> For the love of all that is and is not holy, get someone who knows what he or she is doing to manage your accounts! This makes all the difference. Srsly.<br /> <br /> Most committees in the past set up a business account with a bank. This allows you to have business credit cards for charging deposits and other expenditures.<br /> <br /> An alternative to a business bank account is to set up a business account on PayPal. The [[C15]] committee did this, and it worked quite well. The PayPal business account lets you use a debit card to make your deposits and purchases, giving you 1% cash back on all debit card transactions. There are two drawbacks to this: 1) The business account must be attached to an existing PayPal account (meaning that someone will not have personal use of his/her PayPal account for the duration of planning and until all debts are paid), and 2) committees must either have a nest egg in the account before laminates go on sale or wait until laminates are on sale and money is in the account before putting down deposits on venue space, etc.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Contracting with the Hotel==<br /> - Start with a small block, but arrange for expansion if needed. Most hotels require that a group sell 80% of a room block, and you don't want to be financially responsible if you block more rooms than attendees fill.<br /> <br /> <br /> - Not everyone will stay at the official hotel. This is another reason to start with a small block.<br /> <br /> <br /> - A hotel may ask if you want to use a rooming list or a block where guests call in individually to make their reservations. You want to use the latter option. Rooming lists for a group like Convergence are a royal pain and will most likely cause committees migraines and unnecessary drama.<br /> <br /> <br /> - Hotels will generally comp one room for every X number of rooms booked in the Convergence block. We suggest using these comps toward a free or discounted suite for committee use. You will need the space for storage and work.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Laminates==<br /> Some committees have personalized the laminates. Others have left them blank so that attendees can personalize them themselves. Whether or not your committee does this is a personal decision, but issuing blank laminates makes the check-in and laminate transfer processes a simple matter.<br /> <br /> Laminates can be put in plastic sleeves and run through a special laminating machine individually, or they can be put en masse through a laminator that spits them out in a flimsy sheet, requiring much cutting after the fact. The individual sleeve method tends to yield a better laminate.<br /> <br /> Laminate sleeves come in different thicknesses. 7 or 10 mil are the most heavy-duty.<br /> <br /> The C15 committee purchased 10mil laminating sleeves from a So Cal company, but they do mail order, and their prices are very good. [http://www.laminationdepot.com/ Lamination Depot]</div>

Eilis https://www.altgothic.com/wiki/index.php?title=Best_practices&diff=1391 2009-07-31T06:13:32Z

<p>Eilis: /* Money Money Money */</p> <hr /> <div>There are lots of great tips for putting together a [[Convergence]] bid on the [[Bids]] page.<br /> <br /> Bidding and actually putting on a [[Convergence]] are two very different animals.<br /> <br /> This page contains some suggestions from prior committee chairs and members that will help you as you actually plan a wonderful [[Convergence]] for all of us to attend!<br /> <br /> <br /> THIS PAGE IS IN PROGRESS. MORE STUFF COMING.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Committee Chairs==<br /> It is a good idea to have more than one Convergence chairperson. Two is good, three is better. Each chair can be responsible for certain aspects of the event, and during the actual event, you will need to have an official person who can make decisions in several places at once.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Assembling Your Committee==<br /> - Experience counts. The more Convergence veterans you can get on your committee, the better, because they know what this party is about.<br /> <br /> <br /> - Don’t hesitate to ask former chairs and/or committee members for advice. They love [[Convergence]] and are usually more than happy to help you.<br /> <br /> <br /> - [[The_C*B*L]] is not some big scary entity in the sky. They’re real people with a royal bumload of Convergence-planning experience among them, and they are there to help in any way they can. Use them.<br /> <br /> <br /> - If you have friends on the committee, make sure that they are people who won’t get their feelings hurt if you have to be the bearer of bad news. Also, be sure that these friends on the committee aren’t people with whom you will feel weird about sharing bad news. Friends are great, but they’re people, and sometimes they do stuff that could hurt the event. If you think your friendship might be hurt at some point during the planning process, it is better not to have them on the committee.<br /> <br /> <br /> - If someone isn't doing his/her job, give 'em the boot. Don't hesitate on this. It will save you nightmarish situations.<br /> <br /> <br /> - Being on the planning committee does not magically make you Scene Royalty. Anyone who signs on to plan a [[Convergence]] hoping for this outcome is NOT someone you want on the committee.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Protect Yourself==<br /> While it is not required that you register your [[Convergence]] as an LLC, it is a very smart thing to do. An LLC protects you if something goes wrong. LLC registration fees vary from state to state, and you do not have to register as an LLC in the state in which your party is taking place. (Example: C9 Las Vegas was a Nevada LLC, but C15 Long Beach was a Utah LLC.)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Money Money Money==<br /> For the love of all that is and is not holy, get someone who knows what he or she is doing to manage your accounts! This makes all the difference. Srsly.<br /> <br /> Most committees in the past set up a business account with a bank. This allows you to have business credit cards for charging deposits and other expenditures.<br /> <br /> An alternative to a business bank account is to set up a business account on PayPal. The [[C15]] committee did this, and it worked quite well. The PayPal business account lets you use a debit card to make your deposits and purchases, giving you 1% cash back on all debit card transactions. There are two drawbacks to this: 1) The business account must be attached to an existing PayPal account (meaning that someone will not have personal use of his/her PayPal account for the duration of planning and until all debts are paid), and 2) committees must either have a nest egg in the account before laminates go on sale or wait until laminates are on sale and money is in the account before putting down deposits on venue space, etc.<br /> <br /> ==Contracting with the Hotel==<br /> - Start with a small block, but arrange for expansion if needed. Most hotels require that a group sell 80% of a room block, and you don't want to be financially responsible if you block more rooms than attendees fill.<br /> <br /> <br /> - Not everyone will stay at the official hotel. This is another reason to start with a small block.<br /> <br /> <br /> - A hotel may ask if you want to use a rooming list or a block where guests call in individually to make their reservations. You want to use the latter option. Rooming lists for a group like Convergence are a royal pain and will most likely cause committees migraines and unnecessary drama.<br /> <br /> <br /> - Hotels will generally comp one room for every X number of rooms booked in the Convergence block. We suggest using these comps toward a free or discounted suite for committee use. You will need the space for storage and work.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Laminates==<br /> Some committees have personalized the laminates. Others have left them blank so that attendees can personalize them themselves. Whether or not your committee does this is a personal decision, but issuing blank laminates makes the check-in and laminate transfer processes a simple matter.<br /> <br /> Laminates can be put in plastic sleeves and run through a special laminating machine individually, or they can be put en masse through a laminator that spits them out in a flimsy sheet, requiring much cutting after the fact. The individual sleeve method tends to yield a better laminate.<br /> <br /> Laminate sleeves come in different thicknesses. 7 or 10 mil are the most heavy-duty.<br /> <br /> The C15 committee purchased 10mil laminating sleeves from a So Cal company, but they do mail order, and their prices are very good. [http://www.laminationdepot.com/ Lamination Depot]</div>

Eilis https://www.altgothic.com/wiki/index.php?title=Best_practices&diff=1390 2009-07-31T06:10:33Z

<p>Eilis: </p> <hr /> <div>There are lots of great tips for putting together a [[Convergence]] bid on the [[Bids]] page.<br /> <br /> Bidding and actually putting on a [[Convergence]] are two very different animals.<br /> <br /> This page contains some suggestions from prior committee chairs and members that will help you as you actually plan a wonderful [[Convergence]] for all of us to attend!<br /> <br /> <br /> THIS PAGE IS IN PROGRESS. MORE STUFF COMING.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Committee Chairs==<br /> It is a good idea to have more than one Convergence chairperson. Two is good, three is better. Each chair can be responsible for certain aspects of the event, and during the actual event, you will need to have an official person who can make decisions in several places at once.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Assembling Your Committee==<br /> - Experience counts. The more Convergence veterans you can get on your committee, the better, because they know what this party is about.<br /> <br /> <br /> - Don’t hesitate to ask former chairs and/or committee members for advice. They love [[Convergence]] and are usually more than happy to help you.<br /> <br /> <br /> - [[The_C*B*L]] is not some big scary entity in the sky. They’re real people with a royal bumload of Convergence-planning experience among them, and they are there to help in any way they can. Use them.<br /> <br /> <br /> - If you have friends on the committee, make sure that they are people who won’t get their feelings hurt if you have to be the bearer of bad news. Also, be sure that these friends on the committee aren’t people with whom you will feel weird about sharing bad news. Friends are great, but they’re people, and sometimes they do stuff that could hurt the event. If you think your friendship might be hurt at some point during the planning process, it is better not to have them on the committee.<br /> <br /> <br /> - If someone isn't doing his/her job, give 'em the boot. Don't hesitate on this. It will save you nightmarish situations.<br /> <br /> <br /> - Being on the planning committee does not magically make you Scene Royalty. Anyone who signs on to plan a [[Convergence]] hoping for this outcome is NOT someone you want on the committee.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Protect Yourself==<br /> While it is not required that you register your [[Convergence]] as an LLC, it is a very smart thing to do. An LLC protects you if something goes wrong. LLC registration fees vary from state to state, and you do not have to register as an LLC in the state in which your party is taking place. (Example: C9 Las Vegas was a Nevada LLC, but C15 Long Beach was a Utah LLC.)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Money Money Money==<br /> For the love of all that is and is not holy, get someone who knows what he or she is doing to manage your accounts! Srsly, this makes all the difference.<br /> <br /> Most committees in the past set up a business account with a bank. This allows you to have business credit cards for charging deposits and other expenditures.<br /> <br /> An alternative to a business bank account is to set up a business account on PayPal. The [[C15]] committee did this, and it worked quite well. The PayPal business account lets you use a debit card to make your deposits and purchases, giving you 1% cash back on all debit card transactions. There are two drawbacks to this: 1) The business account must be attached to an existing PayPal account (meaning that someone will not have personal use of his/her PayPal account for the duration of planning and until all debts are paid), and 2) committees must either have a nest egg in the account before laminates go on sale or wait until laminates are on sale and money is in the account before putting down deposits on venue space, etc.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Contracting with the Hotel==<br /> - Start with a small block, but arrange for expansion if needed. Most hotels require that a group sell 80% of a room block, and you don't want to be financially responsible if you block more rooms than attendees fill.<br /> <br /> <br /> - Not everyone will stay at the official hotel. This is another reason to start with a small block.<br /> <br /> <br /> - A hotel may ask if you want to use a rooming list or a block where guests call in individually to make their reservations. You want to use the latter option. Rooming lists for a group like Convergence are a royal pain and will most likely cause committees migraines and unnecessary drama.<br /> <br /> <br /> - Hotels will generally comp one room for every X number of rooms booked in the Convergence block. We suggest using these comps toward a free or discounted suite for committee use. You will need the space for storage and work.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Laminates==<br /> Some committees have personalized the laminates. Others have left them blank so that attendees can personalize them themselves. Whether or not your committee does this is a personal decision, but issuing blank laminates makes the check-in and laminate transfer processes a simple matter.<br /> <br /> Laminates can be put in plastic sleeves and run through a special laminating machine individually, or they can be put en masse through a laminator that spits them out in a flimsy sheet, requiring much cutting after the fact. The individual sleeve method tends to yield a better laminate.<br /> <br /> Laminate sleeves come in different thicknesses. 7 or 10 mil are the most heavy-duty.<br /> <br /> The C15 committee purchased 10mil laminating sleeves from a So Cal company, but they do mail order, and their prices are very good. [http://www.laminationdepot.com/ Lamination Depot]</div>

Eilis https://www.altgothic.com/wiki/index.php?title=Best_practices&diff=1389 2009-07-31T06:02:25Z

<p>Eilis: </p> <hr /> <div>There are lots of great tips for putting together a [[Convergence]] bid on the [[Bids]] page.<br /> <br /> Bidding and actually putting on a [[Convergence]] are two very different animals.<br /> <br /> This page contains some suggestions from prior committee chairs and members that will help you as you actually plan a wonderful [[Convergence]] for all of us to attend!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Committee Chairs==<br /> It is a good idea to have more than one Convergence chairperson. Two is good, three is better. Each chair can be responsible for certain aspects of the event, and during the actual event, you will need to have an official person who can make decisions in several places at once.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Assembling Your Committee==<br /> - Experience counts. The more Convergence veterans you can get on your committee, the better, because they know what this party is about.<br /> <br /> <br /> - Don’t hesitate to ask former chairs and/or committee members for advice. They love [[Convergence]] and are usually more than happy to help you.<br /> <br /> <br /> - [[The_C*B*L]] is not some big scary entity in the sky. They’re real people with a royal bumload of Convergence-planning experience among them, and they are there to help in any way they can. Use them.<br /> <br /> <br /> - If you have friends on the committee, make sure that they are people who won’t get their feelings hurt if you have to be the bearer of bad news. Also, be sure that these friends on the committee aren’t people with whom you will feel weird about sharing bad news. Friends are great, but they’re people, and sometimes they do stuff that could hurt the event. If you think your friendship might be hurt at some point during the planning process, it is better not to have them on the committee.<br /> <br /> <br /> - If someone isn't doing his/her job, give 'em the boot. Don't hesitate on this. It will save you nightmarish situations.<br /> <br /> <br /> - Being on the planning committee does not magically make you Scene Royalty. Anyone who signs on to plan a [[Convergence]] hoping for this outcome is NOT someone you want on the committee.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Protect Yourself==<br /> While it is not required that you register your [[Convergence]] as an LLC, it is a very smart thing to do. An LLC protects you if something goes wrong. LLC registration fees vary from state to state, and you do not have to register as an LLC in the state in which your party is taking place. (Example: C9 Las Vegas was a Nevada LLC, but C15 Long Beach was a Utah LLC.)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Money Money Money==<br /> For the love of all that is and is not holy, get someone who knows what he or she is doing to manage your accounts! Srsly, this makes all the difference.<br /> <br /> Most committees in the past set up a business account with a bank. This allows you to have business credit cards for charging deposits and other expenditures.<br /> <br /> An alternative to a business bank account is to set up a business account on PayPal. The [[C15]] committee did this, and it worked quite well. The PayPal business account lets you use a debit card to make your deposits and purchases, giving you 1% cash back on all debit card transactions. There are two drawbacks to this: 1) The business account must be attached to an existing PayPal account (meaning that someone will not have personal use of his/her PayPal account for the duration of planning and until all debts are paid), and 2) committees must either have a nest egg in the account before laminates go on sale or wait until laminates are on sale and money is in the account before putting down deposits on venue space, etc.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Contracting with the Hotel==<br /> - Start with a small block, but arrange for expansion if needed. Most hotels require that a group sell 80% of a room block, and you don't want to be financially responsible if you block more rooms than attendees fill.<br /> <br /> <br /> - Not everyone will stay at the official hotel. This is another reason to start with a small block.<br /> <br /> <br /> - A hotel may ask if you want to use a rooming list or a block where guests call in individually to make their reservations. You want to use the latter option. Rooming lists for a group like Convergence are a royal pain and will most likely cause committees migraines and unnecessary drama.<br /> <br /> <br /> - Hotels will generally comp one room for every X number of rooms booked in the Convergence block. We suggest using these comps toward a free or discounted suite for committee use. You will need the space for storage and work.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Laminates==<br /> Some committees have personalized the laminates. Others have left them blank so that attendees can personalize them themselves. Whether or not your committee does this is a personal decision, but issuing blank laminates makes the check-in and laminate transfer processes a simple matter.<br /> <br /> Laminates can be put in plastic sleeves and run through a special laminating machine individually, or they can be put en masse through a laminator that spits them out in a flimsy sheet, requiring much cutting after the fact. The individual sleeve method tends to yield a better laminate.<br /> <br /> Laminate sleeves come in different thicknesses. 7 or 10 mil are the most heavy-duty.<br /> <br /> The C15 committee purchased 10mil laminating sleeves from a So Cal company, but they do mail order, and their prices are very good. [http://www.laminationdepot.com/ Lamination Depot]</div>

Eilis https://www.altgothic.com/wiki/index.php?title=Best_practices&diff=1388 2009-07-31T06:01:31Z

<p>Eilis: </p> <hr /> <div>There are lots of great tips for putting together a [[Convergence]] bid on the [[Bids]] page.<br /> <br /> Bidding and actually putting on a [[Convergence]] are two very different animals.<br /> <br /> This page contains some suggestions from prior committee chairs and members that will help you as you actually plan a wonderful [[Convergence]] for all of us to attend!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Committee Chairs==<br /> It is a good idea to have more than one Convergence chairperson. Two is good, three is better. Each chair can be responsible for certain aspects of the event, and during the actual event, you will need to have an official person who can make decisions in several places at once.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Assembling Your Committee==<br /> - Experience counts. The more Convergence veterans you can get on your committee, the better, because they know what this party is about.<br /> <br /> <br /> - Don’t hesitate to ask former chairs and/or committee members for advice. They love [[Convergence]] and are usually more than happy to help you.<br /> <br /> <br /> - [[The_C*B*L]] is not some big scary entity in the sky. They’re real people with a royal bumload of Convergence-planning experience among them, and they are there to help in any way they can. Use them.<br /> <br /> <br /> - If you have friends on the committee, make sure that they are people who won’t get their feelings hurt if you have to be the bearer of bad news. Also, be sure that these friends on the committee aren’t people with whom you will feel weird about sharing bad news. Friends are great, but they’re people, and sometimes they do stuff that could hurt the event. If you think your friendship might be hurt at some point during the planning process, it is better not to have them on the committee.<br /> <br /> <br /> - If someone isn't doing his/her job, give 'em the boot. Don't hesitate on this. It will save you nightmarish situations.<br /> <br /> <br /> - Being on the planning committee does not magically make you Scene Royalty. Anyone who signs on to plan a [[Convergence]] hoping for this outcome is NOT someone you want on the committee.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Protect Yourself==<br /> While it is not required that you register your [[Convergence]] as an LLC, it is a very smart thing to do. An LLC protects you if something goes wrong. LLC registration fees vary from state to state, and you do not have to register as an LLC in the state in which your party is taking place. (Example: C9 Las Vegas was a Nevada LLC, but C15 Long Beach was a Utah LLC.)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Money Money Money==<br /> For the love of all that is and is not holy, get someone who knows what he or she is doing to manage your accounts! Srsly, this makes all the difference.<br /> <br /> Most committees in the past set up a business account with a bank. This allows you to have business credit cards for charging deposits and other expenditures.<br /> <br /> An alternative to a business bank account is to set up a business account on PayPal. The [[C15]] committee did this, and it worked quite well. The PayPal business account lets you use a debit card to make your deposits and purchases, giving you 1% cash back on all debit card transactions. There are two drawbacks to this: 1) The business account must be attached to an existing PayPal account (meaning that someone will not have personal use of his/her PayPal account for the duration of planning and until all debts are paid), and 2) committees must either have a nest egg in the account before laminates go on sale or wait until laminates are on sale and money is in the account before putting down deposits on venue space, etc.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Contracting with the Hotel==<br /> - Start with a small block, but arrange for expansion if needed. Most hotels require that a group sell 80% of a room block, and you don't want to be financially responsible if you block more rooms than attendees fill.<br /> <br /> <br /> - Not everyone will stay at the official hotel. This is another reason to start with a small block.<br /> <br /> <br /> - A hotel may ask if you want to use a rooming list or a block where guests call in individually to make their reservations. You want to use the latter option. Rooming lists for a group like Convergence are a royal pain and will most likely cause committees migraines and unnecessary drama.<br /> <br /> <br /> - Hotels will generally comp one room for every X number of rooms booked in the Convergence block. We suggest using these comps toward a free or discounted suite for committee use. You will need the space for storage and work.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Laminates==<br /> Some committees have personalized the laminates. Others have left them blank so that attendees can personalize them themselves. Whether or not your committee does this is a personal decision, but issuing blank laminates makes the check-in and laminate transfer processes a simple matter.<br /> <br /> Laminates can be put in plastic sleeves and run through a special laminating machine individually, or they can be put en masse through a laminator that spits them out in a flimsy sheet, requiring much cutting after the fact. The individual sleeve method tends to yield a better laminate.<br /> <br /> Laminate sleeves come in different thicknesses. 7 or 10 mil are the most heavy-duty.<br /> <br /> The C15 committee purchased 10mil laminating sleeves from a So Cal company, but they do mail order, and their prices are very good.<br /> <br /> [http://www.laminationdepot.com/ Lamination Depot]<br /> 1505 E. McFadden Ave.<br /> Santa Ana, CA 92705<br /> 800.925.0054</div>

Eilis https://www.altgothic.com/wiki/index.php?title=Best_practices&diff=1387 2009-07-31T05:59:50Z

<p>Eilis: </p> <hr /> <div>There are lots of great tips for putting together a [[Convergence]] bid on the [[Bids]] page.<br /> <br /> Bidding and actually putting on a [[Convergence]] are two very different animals.<br /> <br /> This page contains some suggestions from prior committee chairs and members that will help you as you actually plan a wonderful [[Convergence]] for all of us to attend!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Committee Chairs==<br /> It is a good idea to have more than one Convergence chairperson. Two is good, three is better. Each chair can be responsible for certain aspects of the event, and during the actual event, you will need to have an official person who can make decisions in several places at once.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Assembling Your Committee==<br /> - Experience counts. The more Convergence veterans you can get on your committee, the better, because they know what this party is about.<br /> <br /> <br /> - Don’t hesitate to ask former chairs and/or committee members for advice. They love [[Convergence]] and are usually more than happy to help you.<br /> <br /> <br /> - [[The_C*B*L]] is not some big scary entity in the sky. They’re real people with a royal bumload of Convergence-planning experience among them, and they are there to help in any way they can. Use them.<br /> <br /> <br /> - If you have friends on the committee, make sure that they are people who won’t get their feelings hurt if you have to be the bearer of bad news. Also, be sure that these friends on the committee aren’t people with whom you will feel weird about sharing bad news. Friends are great, but they’re people, and sometimes they do stuff that could hurt the event. If you think your friendship might be hurt at some point during the planning process, it is better not to have them on the committee.<br /> <br /> <br /> - If someone isn't doing his/her job, give 'em the boot. Don't hesitate on this. It will save you nightmarish situations.<br /> <br /> <br /> - Being on the planning committee does not magically make you Scene Royalty. Anyone who signs on to plan a [[Convergence]] hoping for this outcome is NOT someone you want on the committee.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Protect Yourself==<br /> While it is not required that you register your [[Convergence]] as an LLC, it is a very smart thing to do. An LLC protects you if something goes wrong. LLC registration fees vary from state to state, and you do not have to register as an LLC in the state in which your party is taking place. (Example: C9 Las Vegas was a Nevada LLC, but C15 Long Beach was a Utah LLC.)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Money Money Money==<br /> For the love of all that is and is not holy, get someone who knows what he or she is doing to manage your accounts! Srsly, this makes all the difference.<br /> <br /> Most committees in the past set up a business account with a bank. This allows you to have business credit cards for charging deposits and other expenditures.<br /> <br /> An alternative to a business bank account is to set up a business account on PayPal. The [[C15]] committee did this, and it worked quite well. The PayPal business account lets you use a debit card to make your deposits and purchases, giving you 1% cash back on all debit card transactions. There are two drawbacks to this: 1) The business account must be attached to an existing PayPal account (meaning that someone will not have personal use of his/her PayPal account for the duration of planning and until all debts are paid), and 2) committees must either have a nest egg in the account before laminates go on sale or wait until laminates are on sale and money is in the account before putting down deposits on venue space, etc.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Contracting with the Hotel==<br /> - Start with a small block, but arrange for expansion if needed. Most hotels require that a group sell 80% of a room block, and you don't want to be financially responsible if you block more rooms than attendees fill.<br /> <br /> <br /> - Not everyone will stay at the official hotel. This is another reason to start with a small block.<br /> <br /> <br /> - A hotel may ask if you want to use a rooming list or a block where guests call in individually to make their reservations. You want to use the latter option. Rooming lists for a group like Convergence are a royal pain and will most likely cause committees migraines and unnecessary drama.<br /> <br /> <br /> - Hotels will generally comp one room for every X number of rooms booked in the Convergence block. We suggest using these comps toward a free or discounted suite for committee use. You will need the space for storage and work.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Laminates==<br /> Some committees have personalized the laminates. Others have left them blank so that attendees can personalize them themselves. Whether or not your committee does this is a personal decision, but issuing blank laminates makes the check-in and laminate transfer processes a simple matter.<br /> <br /> Laminates can be put in plastic sleeves and run through a special laminating machine individually, or they can be put en masse through a laminator that spits them out in a flimsy sheet, requiring much cutting after the fact. The individual sleeve method tends to yield a better laminate.<br /> <br /> Laminate sleeves come in different thicknesses. 7 or 10 mil are the most heavy-duty.<br /> <br /> The C15 committee purchased 10mil laminating sleeves from a So Cal company, but they do mail order, and their prices are very good.<br /> <br /> Lamination Depot<br /> 1505 E. McFadden Ave.<br /> Santa Ana, CA 92705<br /> 800.925.0054</div>

Eilis https://www.altgothic.com/wiki/index.php?title=Best_practices&diff=1386 2009-07-31T05:50:36Z

<p>Eilis: /* Assembling Your Committee */</p> <hr /> <div>There are lots of great tips for putting together a [[Convergence]] bid on the [[Bids]] page.<br /> <br /> Bidding and actually putting on a [[Convergence]] are two very different animals.<br /> <br /> This page contains some suggestions from prior committee chairs and members that will help you as you actually plan a wonderful [[Convergence]] for all of us to attend!<br /> <br /> ==Committee Chairs==<br /> It is a good idea to have more than one Convergence chairperson. Two is good, three is better. Each chair can be responsible for certain aspects of the event, and during the actual event, you will need to have an official person who can make decisions in several places at once.<br /> <br /> <br /> ==Assembling Your Committee==<br /> - Experience counts. The more Convergence veterans you can get on your committee, the better, because they know what this party is about.<br /> <br /> <br /> - Don’t hesitate to ask former chairs and/or committee members for advice. They love [[Convergence]] and are usually more than happy to help you.<br /> <br /> <br /> - [[The_C*B*L]] is not some big scary entity in the sky. They’re real people with a royal bumload of Convergence-planning experience among them, and they are there to help in any way they can. Use them.<br /> <br /> <br /> - If you have friends on the committee, make sure that they are people who won’t get their feelings hurt if you have to be the bearer of bad news. Also, be sure that these friends on the committee aren’t people with whom you will feel weird about sharing bad news. Friends are great, but they’re people, and sometimes they do stuff that could hurt the event. If you think your friendship might be hurt at some point during the planning process, it is better not to have them on the committee.<br /> <br /> <br /> - If someone isn't doing his/her job, give 'em the boot. Don't hesitate on this. It will save you nightmarish situations.<br /> <br /> <br /> - Being on the planning committee does not magically make you Scene Royalty. Anyone who signs on to plan a [[Convergence]] hoping for this outcome is NOT someone you want on the committee.<br /> <br /> ==Protect Yourself==<br /> While it is not required that you register your [[Convergence]] as an LLC, it is a very smart thing to do. An LLC protects you if something goes wrong. LLC registration fees vary from state to state, and you do not have to register as an LLC in the state in which your party is taking place. (Example: C9 Las Vegas was a Nevada LLC, but C15 Long Beach was a Utah LLC.)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Money Money Money==<br /> For the love of all that is and is not holy, get someone who knows what he or she is doing to manage your accounts! Srsly, this makes all the difference.<br /> <br /> Most committees in the past set up a business account with a bank. This allows you to have business credit cards for charging deposits and other expenditures.<br /> <br /> An alternative to a business bank account is to set up a business account on PayPal. The [[C15]] committee did this, and it worked quite well. The PayPal business account lets you use a debit card to make your deposits and purchases, giving you 1% cash back on all debit card transactions. There are two drawbacks to this: 1) The business account must be attached to an existing PayPal account (meaning that someone will not have personal use of his/her PayPal account for the duration of planning and until all debts are paid), and 2) committees must either have a nest egg in the account before laminates go on sale or wait until laminates are on sale and money is in the account before putting down deposits on venue space, etc.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Contracting with the Hotel==<br /> - Start with a small block, but arrange for expansion if needed. Most hotels require that a group sell 80% of a room block, and you don't want to be financially responsible if you block more rooms than attendees fill.<br /> <br /> <br /> - Not everyone will stay at the official hotel. This is another reason to start with a small block.<br /> <br /> <br /> - A hotel may ask if you want to use a rooming list or a block where guests call in individually to make their reservations. You want to use the latter option. Rooming lists for a group like Convergence are a royal pain and will most likely cause committees migraines and unnecessary drama.<br /> <br /> <br /> - Hotels will generally comp one room for every X number of rooms booked in the Convergence block. We suggest using these comps toward a free or discounted suite for committee use. You will need the space for storage and work.</div>

Eilis https://www.altgothic.com/wiki/index.php?title=Best_practices&diff=1385 2009-07-31T05:48:44Z

<p>Eilis: </p> <hr /> <div>There are lots of great tips for putting together a [[Convergence]] bid on the [[Bids]] page.<br /> <br /> Bidding and actually putting on a [[Convergence]] are two very different animals.<br /> <br /> This page contains some suggestions from prior committee chairs and members that will help you as you actually plan a wonderful [[Convergence]] for all of us to attend!<br /> <br /> ==Committee Chairs==<br /> It is a good idea to have more than one Convergence chairperson. Two is good, three is better. Each chair can be responsible for certain aspects of the event, and during the actual event, you will need to have an official person who can make decisions in several places at once.<br /> <br /> <br /> ==Assembling Your Committee==<br /> - Experience counts. The more Convergence veterans you can get on your committee, the better, because they know what this party is about.<br /> <br /> <br /> - Don’t hesitate to ask former chairs and/or committee members for advice. They love [[Convergence]] and are usually more than happy to help you.<br /> <br /> <br /> - [[The_C*B*L]] is not some big scary entity in the sky. They’re real people with a royal bumload of Convergence-planning experience among them, and they are there to help in any way they can. Use them.<br /> <br /> <br /> - If you have friends on the committee, make sure that they are people who won’t get their feelings hurt if you have to be the bearer of bad news. Also, be sure that these friends on the committee aren’t people with whom you will feel weird about sharing bad news. Friends are great, but they’re people, and sometimes they do stuff that could hurt the event. If you think your friendship might be hurt at some point during the planning process, it is better not to have them on the committee.<br /> <br /> <br /> - Being on the planning committee does not magically make you Scene Royalty. Anyone who signs on to plan a [[Convergence]] hoping for this outcome is NOT someone you want on the committee.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Protect Yourself==<br /> While it is not required that you register your [[Convergence]] as an LLC, it is a very smart thing to do. An LLC protects you if something goes wrong. LLC registration fees vary from state to state, and you do not have to register as an LLC in the state in which your party is taking place. (Example: C9 Las Vegas was a Nevada LLC, but C15 Long Beach was a Utah LLC.)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Money Money Money==<br /> For the love of all that is and is not holy, get someone who knows what he or she is doing to manage your accounts! Srsly, this makes all the difference.<br /> <br /> Most committees in the past set up a business account with a bank. This allows you to have business credit cards for charging deposits and other expenditures.<br /> <br /> An alternative to a business bank account is to set up a business account on PayPal. The [[C15]] committee did this, and it worked quite well. The PayPal business account lets you use a debit card to make your deposits and purchases, giving you 1% cash back on all debit card transactions. There are two drawbacks to this: 1) The business account must be attached to an existing PayPal account (meaning that someone will not have personal use of his/her PayPal account for the duration of planning and until all debts are paid), and 2) committees must either have a nest egg in the account before laminates go on sale or wait until laminates are on sale and money is in the account before putting down deposits on venue space, etc.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Contracting with the Hotel==<br /> - Start with a small block, but arrange for expansion if needed. Most hotels require that a group sell 80% of a room block, and you don't want to be financially responsible if you block more rooms than attendees fill.<br /> <br /> <br /> - Not everyone will stay at the official hotel. This is another reason to start with a small block.<br /> <br /> <br /> - A hotel may ask if you want to use a rooming list or a block where guests call in individually to make their reservations. You want to use the latter option. Rooming lists for a group like Convergence are a royal pain and will most likely cause committees migraines and unnecessary drama.<br /> <br /> <br /> - Hotels will generally comp one room for every X number of rooms booked in the Convergence block. We suggest using these comps toward a free or discounted suite for committee use. You will need the space for storage and work.</div>

Eilis https://www.altgothic.com/wiki/index.php?title=Best_practices&diff=1384 2009-07-31T05:36:06Z

<p>Eilis: </p> <hr /> <div>There are lots of great tips for putting together a [[Convergence]] bid on the [[Bids]] page.<br /> <br /> Bidding and actually putting on a [[Convergence]] are two very different animals.<br /> <br /> This page contains some suggestions from prior committee chairs and members that will help you as you actually plan a wonderful [[Convergence]] for all of us to attend!<br /> <br /> ==Committee Chairs==<br /> It is a good idea to have more than one Convergence chairperson. Two is good, three is better. Each chair can be responsible for certain aspects of the event, and during the actual event, you will need to have an official person who can make decisions in several places at once.<br /> <br /> <br /> ==Assembling Your Committee==<br /> - Experience counts. The more Convergence veterans you can get on your committee, the better, because they know what this party is about.<br /> <br /> <br /> - Don’t hesitate to ask former chairs and/or committee members for advice. They love [[Convergence]] and are usually more than happy to help you.<br /> <br /> <br /> - [[The_C*B*L]] is not some big scary entity in the sky. They’re real people with a royal bumload of Convergence-planning experience among them, and they are there to help in any way they can. Use them.<br /> <br /> <br /> - If you have friends on the committee, make sure that they are people who won’t get their feelings hurt if you have to be the bearer of bad news. Also, be sure that these friends on the committee aren’t people with whom you will feel weird about sharing bad news. Friends are great, but they’re people, and sometimes they do stuff that could hurt the event. If you think your friendship might be hurt at some point during the planning process, it is better not to have them on the committee.<br /> <br /> <br /> - Being on the planning committee does not magically make you Scene Royalty. Anyone who signs on to plan a [[Convergence]] hoping for this outcome is NOT someone you want on the committee.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Contracting with the Hotel==<br /> - Start with a small block, but arrange for expansion if needed. Most hotels require that a group sell 80% of a room block, and you don't want to be financially responsible if you block more rooms than attendees fill.<br /> <br /> <br /> - Not everyone will stay at the official hotel. This is another reason to start with a small block.<br /> <br /> <br /> - A hotel may ask if you want to use a rooming list or a block where guests call in individually to make their reservations. You want to use the latter option. Rooming lists for a group like Convergence are a royal pain and will most likely cause committees migraines and unnecessary drama.<br /> <br /> <br /> - Hotels will generally comp one room for every X number of rooms booked in the Convergence block. We suggest using these comps toward a free or discounted suite for committee use. You will need the space for storage and work.</div>

Eilis https://www.altgothic.com/wiki/index.php?title=Best_practices&diff=1383 2009-07-31T05:35:34Z

<p>Eilis: </p> <hr /> <div>There are lots of great tips for putting together a [[Convergence]] bid on the [[Bids]] page.<br /> <br /> Bidding and actually putting on a [[Convergence]] are two very different animals.<br /> <br /> This page contains some suggestions from prior committee chairs and members that will help you as you actually plan a wonderful [[Convergence]] for all of us to attend!<br /> <br /> ==Committee Chairs==<br /> It is a good idea to have more than one Convergence chairperson. Two is good, three is better. Each chair can be responsible for certain aspects of the event, and during the actual event, you will need to have an official person who can make decisions in several places at once.<br /> <br /> <br /> ==Assembling Your Committee==<br /> - Experience counts. The more Convergence veterans you can get on your committee, the better, because they know what this party is about.<br /> <br /> <br /> - Don’t hesitate to ask former chairs and/or committee members for advice. They love [[Convergence]] and are usually more than happy to help you.<br /> <br /> - [[The_C*B*L]] is not some big scary entity in the sky. They’re real people with a royal bumload of Convergence-planning experience among them, and they are there to help in any way they can. Use them.<br /> <br /> - If you have friends on the committee, make sure that they are people who won’t get their feelings hurt if you have to be the bearer of bad news. Also, be sure that these friends on the committee aren’t people with whom you will feel weird about sharing bad news. Friends are great, but they’re people, and sometimes they do stuff that could hurt the event. If you think your friendship might be hurt at some point during the planning process, it is better not to have them on the committee.<br /> <br /> - Being on the planning committee does not magically make you Scene Royalty. Anyone who signs on to plan a [[Convergence]] hoping for this outcome is NOT someone you want on the committee.<br /> <br /> <br /> ==Contracting with the Hotel==<br /> - Start with a small block, but arrange for expansion if needed. Most hotels require that a group sell 80% of a room block, and you don't want to be financially responsible if you block more rooms than attendees fill.<br /> <br /> - Not everyone will stay at the official hotel. This is another reason to start with a small block.<br /> <br /> - A hotel may ask if you want to use a rooming list or a block where guests call in individually to make their reservations. You want to use the latter option. Rooming lists for a group like Convergence are a royal pain and will most likely cause committees migraines and unnecessary drama.<br /> <br /> - Hotels will generally comp one room for every X number of rooms booked in the Convergence block. We suggest using these comps toward a free or discounted suite for committee use. You will need the space for storage and work.</div>

Eilis https://www.altgothic.com/wiki/index.php?title=Best_practices&diff=1382 2009-07-31T05:34:58Z

<p>Eilis: </p> <hr /> <div>There are lots of great tips for putting together a [[Convergence]] bid on the [[Bids]] page.<br /> <br /> Bidding and actually putting on a [[Convergence]] are two very different animals.<br /> <br /> This page contains some suggestions from prior committee chairs and members that will help you as you actually plan a wonderful [[Convergence]] for all of us to attend!<br /> <br /> ==Committee Chairs==<br /> It is a good idea to have more than one Convergence chairperson. Two is good, three is better. Each chair can be responsible for certain aspects of the event, and during the actual event, you will need to have an official person who can make decisions in several places at once.<br /> <br /> <br /> ==Assembling Your Committee==<br /> - Experience counts. The more Convergence veterans you can get on your committee, the better, because they know what this party is about.<br /> <br /> - Don’t hesitate to ask former chairs and/or committee members for advice. They love [[Convergence]] and are usually more than happy to help you.<br /> <br /> - [[The_C*B*L]] is not some big scary entity in the sky. They’re real people with a royal bumload of Convergence-planning experience among them, and they are there to help in any way they can. Use them.<br /> <br /> - If you have friends on the committee, make sure that they are people who won’t get their feelings hurt if you have to be the bearer of bad news. Also, be sure that these friends on the committee aren’t people with whom you will feel weird about sharing bad news. Friends are great, but they’re people, and sometimes they do stuff that could hurt the event. If you think your friendship might be hurt at some point during the planning process, it is better not to have them on the committee.<br /> <br /> - Being on the planning committee does not magically make you Scene Royalty. Anyone who signs on to plan a [[Convergence]] hoping for this outcome is NOT someone you want on the committee.<br /> <br /> <br /> ==Contracting with the Hotel==<br /> - Start with a small block, but arrange for expansion if needed. Most hotels require that a group sell 80% of a room block, and you don't want to be financially responsible if you block more rooms than attendees fill.<br /> <br /> - Not everyone will stay at the official hotel. This is another reason to start with a small block.<br /> <br /> - A hotel may ask if you want to use a rooming list or a block where guests call in individually to make their reservations. You want to use the latter option. Rooming lists for a group like Convergence are a royal pain and will most likely cause committees migraines and unnecessary drama.<br /> <br /> - Hotels will generally comp one room for every X number of rooms booked in the Convergence block. We suggest using these comps toward a free or discounted suite for committee use. You will need the space for storage and work.</div>

Eilis https://www.altgothic.com/wiki/index.php?title=Best_practices&diff=1381 2009-07-31T05:32:39Z

<p>Eilis: </p> <hr /> <div>There are lots of great tips for putting together a [[Convergence]] bid on the [[Bids]] page.<br /> <br /> Bidding and actually putting on a [[Convergence]] are two very different animals.<br /> <br /> This page contains some suggestions from prior committee chairs and members that will help you as you actually plan a wonderful [[Convergence]] for all of us to attend!<br /> <br /> ==Committee Chairs==<br /> It is a good idea to have more than one Convergence chairperson. Two is good, three is better. Each chair can be responsible for certain aspects of the event, and during the actual event, you will need to have an official person who can make decisions in several places at once.<br /> <br /> <br /> ==Assembling Your Committee==<br /> - Experience counts. The more Convergence veterans you can get on your committee, the better, because they know what this party is about.<br /> <br /> - Don’t hesitate to ask former chairs and/or committee members for advice. They love [[Convergence]] and are usually more than happy to help you.<br /> <br /> - [[The_C*B*L]] is not some big scary entity in the sky. They’re real people with a royal bumload of Convergence-planning experience among them, and they are there to help in any way they can. Use them.<br /> <br /> - If you have friends on the committee, make sure that they are people who won’t get their feelings hurt if you have to be the bearer of bad news. Also, be sure that these friends on the committee aren’t people with whom you will feel weird about sharing bad news. Friends are great, but they’re people, and sometimes they do stuff that could hurt the event. If you think your friendship might be hurt at some point during the planning process, it is better not to have them on the committee.<br /> <br /> - Being on the planning committee does not magically make you Scene Royalty. Anyone who signs on to plan a [[Convergence]] hoping for this outcome is NOT someone you want on the committee.</div>

Eilis https://www.altgothic.com/wiki/index.php?title=Best_practices&diff=1380 2009-07-31T05:30:14Z

<p>Eilis: </p> <hr /> <div>There are lots of great tips for putting together a [[Convergence]] bid on the [[Bids]] page.<br /> <br /> Bidding and actually putting on a [[Convergence]] are two very different animals.<br /> <br /> This page contains some suggestions from prior committee chairs and members that will help you as you actually plan a wonderful [[Convergence]] for all of us to attend!<br /> <br /> ==Committee Chairs==<br /> It is a good idea to have more than one Convergence chairperson. Two is good, three is better. Each chair can be responsible for certain aspects of the event, and during the actual event, you will need to have an official person who can make decisions in several places at once.</div>

Eilis https://www.altgothic.com/wiki/index.php?title=Best_practices&diff=1379 2009-07-31T05:27:12Z

<p>Eilis: </p> <hr /> <div>There are lots of great tips for putting together a [[Convergence]] bid on the [[Bids]] page.<br /> <br /> Bidding and actually putting on a [[Convergence]] are two very different animals.<br /> <br /> This page contains some suggestions from prior committee chairs and members that will help you as you actually plan a wonderful [[Convergence]] for all of us to attend!</div>

Eilis https://www.altgothic.com/wiki/index.php?title=Best_practices&diff=1378 2009-07-31T05:22:57Z

<p>Eilis: New page: lalalala</p> <hr /> <div>lalalala</div>

Eilis https://www.altgothic.com/wiki/index.php?title=C15&diff=1352 2009-07-24T20:09:16Z

<p>Eilis: /* The Committee */</p> <hr /> <div>Convergence XV is scheduled for July 17-20, 2009 in Long Beach, CA, aboard the [http://www.queenmary.com Queen Mary].<br /> <br /> [http://www.convergence15.com Convergence 15 Long Beach official website]<br /> <br /> ==The Bids==<br /> <br /> [http://www.altgothic.com/c15longbeach/ Long Beach, CA] '''WINNER'''<br /> <br /> [http://www.altgothic.com/c15omaha/ Omaha, NE]<br /> <br /> [http://www.altgothic.com/c15seattle/ Seattle, WA]<br /> <br /> [[Bids|the Bid Process]]<br /> <br /> ==The Voting==<br /> [[Voting]]<br /> {| border=1<br /> |-<br /> !Bid !!1st Round Votes !!2nd Round Votes<br /> |-<br /> |Boo's Pants ||3 ||18<br /> |-<br /> |Long Beach, CA ||104 ||43<br /> |-<br /> |Omaha, NE ||16 ||59<br /> |-<br /> |Seattle, WA ||40 ||34<br /> |}<br /> <br /> Note: second round votes omit ones where second round was the same option as first round, and for which first round was Boo's Pants.<br /> <br /> ==The Committee==<br /> [[Eilis]] - Captain<br /> <br /> [[Eveofdstruction]] - Captain<br /> <br /> [[Spacekadt]] - Captain<br /> <br /> [[Carrie Monster]] - DJs/Swag<br /> <br /> [[Trystan L. Bass]] - Fashion Show<br /> <br /> [[Madelyn]] - Volunteer Coordinator/Catherder<br /> <br /> [[Jason]] - AV and all-around Man Friday<br /> <br /> [[Scar]] - Shore Guide Coordinator<br /> <br /> [[User:Sloot | sloot]] - Token Canadian and all-around Man Friday<br /> <br /> [[Duane]] - Lifeboat<br /> <br /> <br /> ==Others Not Officially On Committee But Who Were Invaluable In Their Help==<br /> <br /> [[Siobhan]]<br /> <br /> [[Axel]]<br /> <br /> [[Kym]]<br /> <br /> [[Blackavar]]<br /> <br /> ==The Drama==<br /> The vendor coordinator quit four days before the event, and captain Laura endured two surgeries (one a week before C15, the other two days before), a pulmonary embolism, a wheelchair, and frequent needles. Laura came to C15 straight from the hospital. Is this a first?<br /> <br /> ==The Party==<br /> <br /> ===The Band===<br /> [[The Last Dance]]<br /> <br /> ===The DJs=== <br /> <br /> * [[Carrie Monster]]<br /> * [[ianNothing]] <br /> * [[Voodoo]]<br /> * [[Scar]]<br /> * [[Keith]]<br /> * [[Satori]]<br /> * [[Wookie]]<br /> * [[dj d r o w n]] (aka [[Madelyn]])<br /> * [[Shannon Stewart]]<br /> <br /> ===The Official Events===<br /> Bon Voyage Party and Speakeasy<br /> <br /> Moonlight Promenade Fashion Show<br /> <br /> Queen's Emporium Vendors Bazaar<br /> <br /> Marooned!! Beach Party and BBQ<br /> <br /> Exclusive Late-Night Queen Mary Ghosts and Legends Tour<br /> <br /> The End of Prohibition Formal Dinner/Dance<br /> <br /> afterparties in Steerage!!<br /> <br /> ===The Unofficial Events===<br /> [[Goths on Ice]]<br /> <br /> CorpGoth dinner<br /> <br /> alt.gothic.fashion clothing swap<br /> <br /> ==The Photos==<br /> [[Gallery_sites#C15 | Coming soon to the gallery page ...]]</div>

Eilis https://www.altgothic.com/wiki/index.php?title=C15&diff=1351 2009-07-24T20:03:34Z

<p>Eilis: /* The Drama */</p> <hr /> <div>Convergence XV is scheduled for July 17-20, 2009 in Long Beach, CA, aboard the [http://www.queenmary.com Queen Mary].<br /> <br /> [http://www.convergence15.com Convergence 15 Long Beach official website]<br /> <br /> ==The Bids==<br /> <br /> [http://www.altgothic.com/c15longbeach/ Long Beach, CA] '''WINNER'''<br /> <br /> [http://www.altgothic.com/c15omaha/ Omaha, NE]<br /> <br /> [http://www.altgothic.com/c15seattle/ Seattle, WA]<br /> <br /> [[Bids|the Bid Process]]<br /> <br /> ==The Voting==<br /> [[Voting]]<br /> {| border=1<br /> |-<br /> !Bid !!1st Round Votes !!2nd Round Votes<br /> |-<br /> |Boo's Pants ||3 ||18<br /> |-<br /> |Long Beach, CA ||104 ||43<br /> |-<br /> |Omaha, NE ||16 ||59<br /> |-<br /> |Seattle, WA ||40 ||34<br /> |}<br /> <br /> Note: second round votes omit ones where second round was the same option as first round, and for which first round was Boo's Pants.<br /> <br /> ==The Committee==<br /> [[Eilis]]<br /> <br /> [[Eveofdstruction]]<br /> <br /> [[Spacekadt]]<br /> <br /> [[Carrie Monster]]<br /> <br /> [[Trystan L. Bass]]<br /> <br /> [[Madelyn]]<br /> <br /> [[Jason]]<br /> <br /> [[Scar]]<br /> <br /> [[User:Sloot | sloot]]<br /> <br /> ==The Drama==<br /> The vendor coordinator quit four days before the event, and captain Laura endured two surgeries (one a week before C15, the other two days before), a pulmonary embolism, a wheelchair, and frequent needles. Laura came to C15 straight from the hospital. Is this a first?<br /> <br /> ==The Party==<br /> <br /> ===The Band===<br /> [[The Last Dance]]<br /> <br /> ===The DJs=== <br /> <br /> * [[Carrie Monster]]<br /> * [[ianNothing]] <br /> * [[Voodoo]]<br /> * [[Scar]]<br /> * [[Keith]]<br /> * [[Satori]]<br /> * [[Wookie]]<br /> * [[dj d r o w n]] (aka [[Madelyn]])<br /> * [[Shannon Stewart]]<br /> <br /> ===The Official Events===<br /> Bon Voyage Party and Speakeasy<br /> <br /> Moonlight Promenade Fashion Show<br /> <br /> Queen's Emporium Vendors Bazaar<br /> <br /> Marooned!! Beach Party and BBQ<br /> <br /> Exclusive Late-Night Queen Mary Ghosts and Legends Tour<br /> <br /> The End of Prohibition Formal Dinner/Dance<br /> <br /> afterparties in Steerage!!<br /> <br /> ===The Unofficial Events===<br /> [[Goths on Ice]]<br /> <br /> CorpGoth dinner<br /> <br /> alt.gothic.fashion clothing swap<br /> <br /> ==The Photos==<br /> [[Gallery_sites#C15 | Coming soon to the gallery page ...]]</div>

Eilis https://www.altgothic.com/wiki/index.php?title=C15&diff=1350 2009-07-23T16:39:22Z

<p>Eilis: /* The Committee */</p> <hr /> <div>Convergence XV is scheduled for July 17-20, 2009 in Long Beach, CA, aboard the [http://www.queenmary.com Queen Mary].<br /> <br /> [http://www.convergence15.com Convergence 15 Long Beach official website]<br /> <br /> ==The Bids==<br /> <br /> [http://www.altgothic.com/c15longbeach/ Long Beach, CA] '''WINNER'''<br /> <br /> [http://www.altgothic.com/c15omaha/ Omaha, NE]<br /> <br /> [http://www.altgothic.com/c15seattle/ Seattle, WA]<br /> <br /> [[Bids|the Bid Process]]<br /> <br /> ==The Voting==<br /> [[Voting]]<br /> {| border=1<br /> |-<br /> !Bid !!1st Round Votes !!2nd Round Votes<br /> |-<br /> |Boo's Pants ||3 ||18<br /> |-<br /> |Long Beach, CA ||104 ||43<br /> |-<br /> |Omaha, NE ||16 ||59<br /> |-<br /> |Seattle, WA ||40 ||34<br /> |}<br /> <br /> Note: second round votes omit ones where second round was the same option as first round, and for which first round was Boo's Pants.<br /> <br /> ==The Committee==<br /> [[Eilis]]<br /> <br /> [[Eveofdstruction]]<br /> <br /> [[Spacekadt]]<br /> <br /> [[Carrie Monster]]<br /> <br /> [[Trystan L. Bass]]<br /> <br /> [[Madelyn]]<br /> <br /> [[Jason]]<br /> <br /> [[Scar]]<br /> <br /> [[User:Sloot | sloot]]<br /> <br /> ==The Drama==<br /> Hopefully not coming soon...<br /> <br /> ==The Party==<br /> <br /> ===The Band===<br /> [[The Last Dance]]<br /> <br /> ===The DJs=== <br /> <br /> * [[Carrie Monster]]<br /> * [[ianNothing]] <br /> * [[Voodoo]]<br /> * [[Scar]]<br /> * [[Keith]]<br /> * [[Satori]]<br /> * [[Wookie]]<br /> * [[dj d r o w n]] (aka [[Madelyn]])<br /> * [[Shannon Stewart]]<br /> <br /> ===The Official Events===<br /> Bon Voyage Party and Speakeasy<br /> <br /> Moonlight Promenade Fashion Show<br /> <br /> Queen's Emporium Vendors Bazaar<br /> <br /> Marooned!! Beach Party and BBQ<br /> <br /> Exclusive Late-Night Queen Mary Ghosts and Legends Tour<br /> <br /> The End of Prohibition Formal Dinner/Dance<br /> <br /> afterparties in Steerage!!<br /> <br /> ===The Unofficial Events===<br /> [[Goths on Ice]]<br /> <br /> CorpGoth dinner<br /> <br /> alt.gothic.fashion clothing swap<br /> <br /> ==The Photos==<br /> [[Gallery_sites#C15 | Coming soon to the gallery page ...]]</div>

Eilis https://www.altgothic.com/wiki/index.php?title=C15&diff=1349 2009-07-23T16:38:31Z

<p>Eilis: /* The Committee */</p> <hr /> <div>Convergence XV is scheduled for July 17-20, 2009 in Long Beach, CA, aboard the [http://www.queenmary.com Queen Mary].<br /> <br /> [http://www.convergence15.com Convergence 15 Long Beach official website]<br /> <br /> ==The Bids==<br /> <br /> [http://www.altgothic.com/c15longbeach/ Long Beach, CA] '''WINNER'''<br /> <br /> [http://www.altgothic.com/c15omaha/ Omaha, NE]<br /> <br /> [http://www.altgothic.com/c15seattle/ Seattle, WA]<br /> <br /> [[Bids|the Bid Process]]<br /> <br /> ==The Voting==<br /> [[Voting]]<br /> {| border=1<br /> |-<br /> !Bid !!1st Round Votes !!2nd Round Votes<br /> |-<br /> |Boo's Pants ||3 ||18<br /> |-<br /> |Long Beach, CA ||104 ||43<br /> |-<br /> |Omaha, NE ||16 ||59<br /> |-<br /> |Seattle, WA ||40 ||34<br /> |}<br /> <br /> Note: second round votes omit ones where second round was the same option as first round, and for which first round was Boo's Pants.<br /> <br /> ==The Committee==<br /> [[Spacekadt]]<br /> <br /> [[Eilis]]<br /> <br /> [[Eveofdstruction]]<br /> <br /> [[Carrie Monster]]<br /> <br /> [[Trystan L. Bass]]<br /> <br /> [[Madelyn]]<br /> <br /> [[Jason]]<br /> <br /> [[Scar]]<br /> <br /> [[User:Sloot | sloot]]<br /> <br /> ==The Drama==<br /> Hopefully not coming soon...<br /> <br /> ==The Party==<br /> <br /> ===The Band===<br /> [[The Last Dance]]<br /> <br /> ===The DJs=== <br /> <br /> * [[Carrie Monster]]<br /> * [[ianNothing]] <br /> * [[Voodoo]]<br /> * [[Scar]]<br /> * [[Keith]]<br /> * [[Satori]]<br /> * [[Wookie]]<br /> * [[dj d r o w n]] (aka [[Madelyn]])<br /> * [[Shannon Stewart]]<br /> <br /> ===The Official Events===<br /> Bon Voyage Party and Speakeasy<br /> <br /> Moonlight Promenade Fashion Show<br /> <br /> Queen's Emporium Vendors Bazaar<br /> <br /> Marooned!! Beach Party and BBQ<br /> <br /> Exclusive Late-Night Queen Mary Ghosts and Legends Tour<br /> <br /> The End of Prohibition Formal Dinner/Dance<br /> <br /> afterparties in Steerage!!<br /> <br /> ===The Unofficial Events===<br /> [[Goths on Ice]]<br /> <br /> CorpGoth dinner<br /> <br /> alt.gothic.fashion clothing swap<br /> <br /> ==The Photos==<br /> [[Gallery_sites#C15 | Coming soon to the gallery page ...]]</div>

Eilis https://www.altgothic.com/wiki/index.php?title=Scar&diff=1344 2009-07-12T07:09:32Z

<p>Eilis: </p> <hr /> <div>..was a DJ at [[C14]]<br /> <br /> ..attended [[C6]], [[C9]], [[C10]], [[C11]], [[C14]]<br /> <br /> ..will be attending and spinning at [[C15]]<br /> <br /> ..transcends locations.</div>

Eilis https://www.altgothic.com/wiki/index.php?title=C15&diff=1343 2009-07-12T07:07:26Z

<p>Eilis: /* The DJs */</p> <hr /> <div>Convergence XV is scheduled for July 17-20, 2009 in Long Beach, CA, aboard the [http://www.queenmary.com Queen Mary].<br /> <br /> [http://www.convergence15.com Convergence 15 Long Beach official website]<br /> <br /> ==The Bids==<br /> <br /> [http://www.altgothic.com/c15longbeach/ Long Beach, CA] '''WINNER'''<br /> <br /> [http://www.altgothic.com/c15omaha/ Omaha, NE]<br /> <br /> [http://www.altgothic.com/c15seattle/ Seattle, WA]<br /> <br /> [[Bids|the Bid Process]]<br /> <br /> ==The Voting==<br /> [[Voting]]<br /> {| border=1<br /> |-<br /> !Bid !!1st Round Votes !!2nd Round Votes<br /> |-<br /> |Boo's Pants ||3 ||18<br /> |-<br /> |Long Beach, CA ||104 ||43<br /> |-<br /> |Omaha, NE ||16 ||59<br /> |-<br /> |Seattle, WA ||40 ||34<br /> |}<br /> <br /> Note: second round votes omit ones where second round was the same option as first round, and for which first round was Boo's Pants.<br /> <br /> ==The Committee==<br /> [[Spacekadt]]<br /> <br /> [[Eilis]]<br /> <br /> [[Eveofdstruction]]<br /> <br /> [[Carrie Monster]]<br /> <br /> [[Colleen]]<br /> <br /> [[Trystan L. Bass]]<br /> <br /> [[Madelyn]]<br /> <br /> [[Jason]]<br /> <br /> [[Scar]]<br /> <br /> [[User:Sloot | sloot]]<br /> <br /> ==The Drama==<br /> Hopefully not coming soon...<br /> <br /> ==The Party==<br /> <br /> ===The Band===<br /> [[The Last Dance]]<br /> <br /> ===The DJs=== <br /> <br /> * [[Carrie Monster]]<br /> * [[ianNothing]] <br /> * [[Voodoo]]<br /> * [[Scar]]<br /> * [[Keith]]<br /> * [[Satori]]<br /> * [[Wookie]]<br /> * [[dj d r o w n]] (aka [[Madelyn]])<br /> * [[Shannon Stewart]]<br /> <br /> ===The Official Events===<br /> Bon Voyage Party and Speakeasy<br /> <br /> Moonlight Promenade Fashion Show<br /> <br /> Queen's Emporium Vendors Bazaar<br /> <br /> Marooned!! Beach Party and BBQ<br /> <br /> Exclusive Late-Night Queen Mary Ghosts and Legends Tour<br /> <br /> The End of Prohibition Formal Dinner/Dance<br /> <br /> afterparties in Steerage!!<br /> <br /> ===The Unofficial Events===<br /> [[Goths on Ice]]<br /> <br /> CorpGoth dinner<br /> <br /> alt.gothic.fashion clothing swap<br /> <br /> ==The Photos==<br /> [[Gallery_sites#C15 | Coming soon to the gallery page ...]]</div>

Eilis https://www.altgothic.com/wiki/index.php?title=C15&diff=1342 2009-07-12T07:03:20Z

<p>Eilis: </p> <hr /> <div>Convergence XV is scheduled for July 17-20, 2009 in Long Beach, CA, aboard the [http://www.queenmary.com Queen Mary].<br /> <br /> [http://www.convergence15.com Convergence 15 Long Beach official website]<br /> <br /> ==The Bids==<br /> <br /> [http://www.altgothic.com/c15longbeach/ Long Beach, CA] '''WINNER'''<br /> <br /> [http://www.altgothic.com/c15omaha/ Omaha, NE]<br /> <br /> [http://www.altgothic.com/c15seattle/ Seattle, WA]<br /> <br /> [[Bids|the Bid Process]]<br /> <br /> ==The Voting==<br /> [[Voting]]<br /> {| border=1<br /> |-<br /> !Bid !!1st Round Votes !!2nd Round Votes<br /> |-<br /> |Boo's Pants ||3 ||18<br /> |-<br /> |Long Beach, CA ||104 ||43<br /> |-<br /> |Omaha, NE ||16 ||59<br /> |-<br /> |Seattle, WA ||40 ||34<br /> |}<br /> <br /> Note: second round votes omit ones where second round was the same option as first round, and for which first round was Boo's Pants.<br /> <br /> ==The Committee==<br /> [[Spacekadt]]<br /> <br /> [[Eilis]]<br /> <br /> [[Eveofdstruction]]<br /> <br /> [[Carrie Monster]]<br /> <br /> [[Colleen]]<br /> <br /> [[Trystan L. Bass]]<br /> <br /> [[Madelyn]]<br /> <br /> [[Jason]]<br /> <br /> [[Scar]]<br /> <br /> [[User:Sloot | sloot]]<br /> <br /> ==The Drama==<br /> Hopefully not coming soon...<br /> <br /> ==The Party==<br /> <br /> ===The Band===<br /> [[The Last Dance]]<br /> <br /> ===The DJs=== <br /> Coming soon...<br /> <br /> ===The Official Events===<br /> Bon Voyage Party and Speakeasy<br /> <br /> Moonlight Promenade Fashion Show<br /> <br /> Queen's Emporium Vendors Bazaar<br /> <br /> Marooned!! Beach Party and BBQ<br /> <br /> Exclusive Late-Night Queen Mary Ghosts and Legends Tour<br /> <br /> The End of Prohibition Formal Dinner/Dance<br /> <br /> afterparties in Steerage!!<br /> <br /> ===The Unofficial Events===<br /> [[Goths on Ice]]<br /> <br /> CorpGoth dinner<br /> <br /> alt.gothic.fashion clothing swap<br /> <br /> ==The Photos==<br /> [[Gallery_sites#C15 | Coming soon to the gallery page ...]]</div>

Eilis https://www.altgothic.com/wiki/index.php?title=C15&diff=1341 2009-07-12T07:02:33Z

<p>Eilis: </p> <hr /> <div>Convergence XV is scheduled for July 17-20, 2009 in Long Beach, CA, aboard the [http://www.queenmary.com Queen Mary].<br /> <br /> [http://www.convergence15.com Convergence 15 Long Beach official website]<br /> <br /> ==The Bids==<br /> <br /> [http://www.altgothic.com/c15longbeach/ Long Beach, CA] '''WINNER'''<br /> <br /> [http://www.altgothic.com/c15omaha/ Omaha, NE]<br /> <br /> [http://www.altgothic.com/c15seattle/ Seattle, WA]<br /> <br /> [[Bids|the Bid Process]]<br /> <br /> ==The Voting==<br /> [[Voting]]<br /> {| border=1<br /> |-<br /> !Bid !!1st Round Votes !!2nd Round Votes<br /> |-<br /> |Boo's Pants ||3 ||18<br /> |-<br /> |Long Beach, CA ||104 ||43<br /> |-<br /> |Omaha, NE ||16 ||59<br /> |-<br /> |Seattle, WA ||40 ||34<br /> |}<br /> <br /> Note: second round votes omit ones where second round was the same option as first round, and for which first round was Boo's Pants.<br /> <br /> ==The Committee==<br /> [[Spacekadt]]<br /> <br /> [[Eilis]]<br /> <br /> [[Eveofdstruction]]<br /> <br /> [[Carrie Monster]]<br /> <br /> [[Colleen]]<br /> <br /> [[Trystan L. Bass]]<br /> <br /> [[Madelyn]]<br /> <br /> [[Jason]]<br /> <br /> [[Scar]]<br /> <br /> [[User:Sloot | sloot]]<br /> <br /> ==The Drama==<br /> Hopefully not coming soon...<br /> <br /> ==The Party==<br /> <br /> ===The Band===<br /> [[The Last Dance]]<br /> <br /> ===The DJs=== <br /> Coming soon...<br /> <br /> ===The Official Events===<br /> Bon Voyage Party and Speakeasy<br /> Moonlight Promenade Fashion Show<br /> Queen's Emporium Vendors Bazaar<br /> Marooned!! Beach Party and BBQ<br /> Exclusive Late-Night Queen Mary Ghosts and Legends Tour<br /> The End of Prohibition Formal Dinner/Dance<br /> afterparties in Steerage!!<br /> <br /> ===The Unofficial Events===<br /> [[Goths on Ice]]<br /> CorpGoth dinner<br /> alt.gothic.fashion clothing swap<br /> <br /> ==The Photos==<br /> [[Gallery_sites#C15 | Coming soon to the gallery page ...]]</div>

Eilis https://www.altgothic.com/wiki/index.php?title=C15&diff=1340 2009-07-12T06:58:01Z

<p>Eilis: /* The Bands */</p> <hr /> <div>Convergence XV is scheduled for July 17-20, 2009 in Long Beach, CA, aboard the [http://www.queenmary.com Queen Mary].<br /> <br /> [http://www.convergence15.com Convergence 15 Long Beach official website]<br /> <br /> ==The Bids==<br /> <br /> [http://www.altgothic.com/c15longbeach/ Long Beach, CA] '''WINNER'''<br /> <br /> [http://www.altgothic.com/c15omaha/ Omaha, NE]<br /> <br /> [http://www.altgothic.com/c15seattle/ Seattle, WA]<br /> <br /> [[Bids|the Bid Process]]<br /> <br /> ==The Voting==<br /> [[Voting]]<br /> {| border=1<br /> |-<br /> !Bid !!1st Round Votes !!2nd Round Votes<br /> |-<br /> |Boo's Pants ||3 ||18<br /> |-<br /> |Long Beach, CA ||104 ||43<br /> |-<br /> |Omaha, NE ||16 ||59<br /> |-<br /> |Seattle, WA ||40 ||34<br /> |}<br /> <br /> Note: second round votes omit ones where second round was the same option as first round, and for which first round was Boo's Pants.<br /> <br /> ==The Committee==<br /> [[Spacekadt]]<br /> <br /> [[Eilis]]<br /> <br /> [[Eveofdstruction]]<br /> <br /> [[Carrie Monster]]<br /> <br /> [[Colleen]]<br /> <br /> [[Trystan L. Bass]]<br /> <br /> [[Madelyn]]<br /> <br /> [[Jason]]<br /> <br /> [[Scar]]<br /> <br /> [[User:Sloot | sloot]]<br /> <br /> [[Duane Brinson]] aka Gopher<br /> <br /> ==The Drama==<br /> Hopefully not coming soon...<br /> <br /> ==The Party==<br /> <br /> ===The Bands===<br /> The Last Dance<br /> <br /> ===The DJs=== <br /> Coming soon...<br /> <br /> ===The Official Events===<br /> Coming soon...<br /> <br /> ==The Photos==<br /> [[Gallery_sites#C15 | Coming soon to the gallery page ...]]</div>

Eilis https://www.altgothic.com/wiki/index.php?title=Goths_on_Ice&diff=1339 2009-07-12T06:57:14Z

<p>Eilis: </p> <hr /> <div>Goths on Ice is a sort-of-annual unofficial [[Convergence]] event. Basically, a bunch of goths get together and go ice skating.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;ul&gt;<br /> &lt;li&gt;[[C9 | Convergence IX]] The first known Goths on Ice was held during the [[C9 | Convergence IX]] weekend in Las Vegas,NV in 2003.&lt;/li&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;li&gt;[[C13 | Convergence XIII]] Another Goths on Ice was held at Lloyd Center Ice during [[C13 | Convergence XII]] in Portland,OR in 2007. If you talk nice to Oct'avian, there is even some slight video footage of him skating on the ice in his smoky grey opera cape (before the rink-nazi's said we couldn't video tape after they already said it was okay).&lt;/li&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;li&gt;[[C14 | Convergence XIV]] Goths on Ice was held on Saturday, August 9, 2008 at the Tampa Ice Sports Forum in Brandon, FL. Twenty-five skating goths (including at least five Canadians) showed up, scaring more than a handful of hockey moms and making this the largest GOI event to date. The outing was also covered by local news media, and it won an award! [http://blogs.tampabay.com/scene/2008/12/the-so-tampa-ba.html Tampa Bay's Weirdest Event of 2008!]&lt;/li&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;li&gt;[[C15 | Convergence XV]] Goths on Ice will be held on Sunday, July 19, 2009 at Glacial Gardens in Lakewood, California. Meet in the bar adjacent to the Queen Mary hotel registration desk at 1 p.m. to get in on a carpool or caravan.&lt;/li&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Links==<br /> [http://community.livejournal.com/gothsonice/ Goths on Ice LiveJournal]</div>

Eilis https://www.altgothic.com/wiki/index.php?title=Goths_on_Ice&diff=1338 2009-07-12T06:51:14Z

<p>Eilis: </p> <hr /> <div>Goths on Ice is a sort-of-annual unofficial [[Convergence]] event. Basically, a bunch of goths get together and go ice skating.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;ul&gt;<br /> &lt;li&gt;[[C9 | Convergence IX]] The first known Goths on Ice was held during the [[C9 | Convergence IX]] weekend in Las Vegas,NV in 2003.&lt;/li&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;li&gt;[[C13 | Convergence XIII]] Another Goths on Ice was held at Lloyd Center Ice during [[C13 | Convergence XII]] in Portland,OR in 2007. If you talk nice to Oct'avian, there is even some slight video footage of him skating on the ice in his smoky grey opera cape (before the rink-nazi's said we couldn't video tape after they already said it was okay).&lt;/li&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;li&gt;[[C14 | Convergence XIV]] Goths on Ice was held on Saturday, August 9, 2008 at the Tampa Ice Sports Forum in Brandon, FL. Twenty-five skating goths (including at least five Canadians) showed up, scaring more than a handful of hockey moms and making this the largest GOI event to date. The outing was also covered by local news media, and it won an award! [http://blogs.tampabay.com/scene/2008/12/the-so-tampa-ba.html Weirdest Event of 2008!]&lt;/li&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Links==<br /> [http://community.livejournal.com/gothsonice/ Goths on Ice LiveJournal]</div>

Eilis https://www.altgothic.com/wiki/index.php?title=Goths_on_Ice&diff=1260 2008-10-19T17:33:45Z

<p>Eilis: </p> <hr /> <div>Goths on Ice is a sort-of-annual unofficial [[Convergence]] event. Basically, a bunch of goths get together and go ice skating.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;ul&gt;<br /> &lt;li&gt;[[C9 | Convergence IX]] The first known Goths on Ice was held during the [[C9 | Convergence IX]] weekend in Las Vegas,NV in 2003.&lt;/li&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;li&gt;[[C13 | Convergence XIII]] Another Goths on Ice was held at Lloyd Center Ice during [[C13 | Convergence XII]] in Portland,OR in 2007. If you talk nice to Oct'avian, there is even some slight video footage of him skating on the ice in his smoky grey opera cape (before the rink-nazi's said we couldn't video tape after they already said it was okay).&lt;/li&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;li&gt;[[C14 | Convergence XIV]] Goths on Ice was held on Saturday, August 9, 2008 at the Tampa Ice Sports Forum in Brandon, FL. Twenty-five skating goths (including at least five Canadians) showed up, scaring more than a handful of hockey moms and making this the largest GOI event to date. The outing was also covered by local news media.&lt;/li&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Links==<br /> [http://community.livejournal.com/gothsonice/ Goths on Ice LiveJournal]</div>

Eilis https://www.altgothic.com/wiki/index.php?title=Goths_on_Ice&diff=1259 2008-10-19T17:32:52Z

<p>Eilis: </p> <hr /> <div>Goths on Ice is a sort-of-annual unofficial [[Convergence]] event. Basically, a bunch of goths get together and go ice skating.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;ul&gt;<br /> &lt;li&gt;[[C9 | Convergence IX]] The first known Goths on Ice was held during the [[C9 | Convergence IX]] weekend in Las Vegas,NV in 2003.&lt;/li&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;li&gt;[[C13 | Convergence XIII]] Another Goths on Ice was held at Lloyd Center Ice during [[C13 | Convergence XII]] in Portland,OR in 2007. If you talk nice to Oct'avian, there is even some slight video footage of him skating on the ice in his smoky grey opera cape (before the rink-nazi's said we couldn't video tape after they already said it was okay).&lt;/li&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;li&gt;[[C14 | Convergence XIV]] Goths on Ice was held on Saturday, August 9, 2008 at the Tampa Ice Sports Forum in Brandon, FL. Twenty-five skating goths (including at least five Canadians) showed up, making this the largest GOI event to date. The outing was also covered by local news media.&lt;/li&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Links==<br /> [http://community.livejournal.com/gothsonice/ Goths on Ice LiveJournal]</div>

Eilis https://www.altgothic.com/wiki/index.php?title=Goths_on_Ice&diff=1258 2008-10-19T17:32:26Z

<p>Eilis: </p> <hr /> <div>Goths on Ice is a sort-of-annual unofficial [[Convergence]] event. Basically, a bunch of goths get together and go ice skating.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;ul&gt;<br /> &lt;li&gt;[[C9 | Convergence IX]] The first known Goths on Ice was held during the [[C9 | Convergence IX]] weekend in Las Vegas,NV in 2003.&lt;/li&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;li&gt;[[C13 | Convergence XIII]] Another Goths on Ice was held at Lloyd Center Ice during [[C13 | Convergence XII]] in Portland,OR in 2007. If you talk nice to Oct'avian, there is even some slight video footage of him skating on the ice in his smoky grey opera cape (before the rink-nazi's said we couldn't video tape after they already said it was okay).&lt;/li&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;li&gt;[[C14 | Convergence XIV]] Goths on Ice was held on Saturday, August 9, 2008 at the Tampa Ice Sports Forum in Brandon, FL. Twenty-five skating goths (including at least five Canadians) showed up, making this the largest GOI event to date. The event was also covered by local news media.&lt;/li&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Links==<br /> [http://community.livejournal.com/gothsonice/ Goths on Ice LiveJournal]</div>

Eilis https://www.altgothic.com/wiki/index.php?title=Goths_on_Ice&diff=1257 2008-10-19T17:31:24Z

<p>Eilis: </p> <hr /> <div>Goths on Ice is a sort-of-annual unofficial [[Convergence]] event. Basically, a bunch of goths get together and go ice skating.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> &lt;ul&gt;<br /> &lt;li&gt;[[C9 | Convergence IX]] The first known Goths on Ice was held during the [[C9 | Convergence IX]] weekend in Las Vegas,NV in 2003.&lt;/li&gt;<br /> &lt;li&gt;[[C13 | Convergence XIII]] Another Goths on Ice was held at Lloyd Center Ice during [[C13 | Convergence XII]] in Portland,OR in 2007. If you talk nice to Oct'avian, there is even some slight video footage of him skating on the ice in his smoky grey opera cape (before the rink-nazi's said we couldn't video tape after they already said it was okay).&lt;/li&gt;<br /> &lt;li&gt;[[C14 | Convergence XIV]] Goths on Ice was held on Saturday, August 9, 2008 at the Tampa Ice Sports Forum in Brandon, FL. Twenty-five skatergoths (including at least five Canadians) showed up, making this the largest GOI event to date.&lt;/li&gt;<br /> &lt;/ul&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Links==<br /> [http://community.livejournal.com/gothsonice/ Goths on Ice LiveJournal]</div>

Eilis https://www.altgothic.com/wiki/index.php?title=C15&diff=1256 2008-10-19T17:24:59Z

<p>Eilis: /* The Committee */</p> <hr /> <div>Convergence XV is scheduled for July 17-20, 2009 in Long Beach, CA, aboard the [http://www.queenmary.com Queen Mary].<br /> <br /> [http://www.convergence15.com Convergence 15 Long Beach official website]<br /> <br /> ==The Bids==<br /> <br /> [http://www.altgothic.com/c15longbeach/ Long Beach, CA] '''WINNER'''<br /> <br /> [http://www.altgothic.com/c15omaha/ Omaha, NE]<br /> <br /> [http://www.altgothic.com/c15seattle/ Seattle, WA]<br /> <br /> [[Bids|the Bid Process]]<br /> <br /> ==The Voting==<br /> [[Voting]]<br /> {| border=1<br /> |-<br /> !Bid !!1st Round Votes !!2nd Round Votes<br /> |-<br /> |Boo's Pants ||3 ||18<br /> |-<br /> |Long Beach, CA ||104 ||43<br /> |-<br /> |Omaha, NE ||16 ||59<br /> |-<br /> |Seattle, WA ||40 ||34<br /> |}<br /> <br /> Note: second round votes omit ones where second round was the same option as first round, and for which first round was Boo's Pants.<br /> <br /> ==The Committee==<br /> [[Spacekadt]]<br /> <br /> [[Eilis]]<br /> <br /> [[Eveofdstruction]]<br /> <br /> [[Carrie Monster]]<br /> <br /> [[Colleen]]<br /> <br /> [[Trystan L. Bass]]<br /> <br /> [[Madelyn]]<br /> <br /> [[Jason]]<br /> <br /> [[Scar]]<br /> <br /> [[User:Sloot | sloot]]<br /> <br /> [[Duane Brinson]] aka Gopher<br /> <br /> ==The Drama==<br /> Hopefully not coming soon...<br /> <br /> ==The Party==<br /> <br /> ===The Bands===<br /> Coming soon...<br /> <br /> ===The DJs=== <br /> Coming soon...<br /> <br /> ===The Official Events===<br /> Coming soon...<br /> <br /> ==The Photos==<br /> [[Gallery_sites#C15 | Coming soon to the gallery page ...]]</div>

Eilis https://www.altgothic.com/wiki/index.php?title=User:Carrie_Monster&diff=1255 2008-10-19T17:24:31Z

<p>Eilis: </p> <hr /> <div>Carrie Monster is is a long-standing member of the Chicago scene as a DJ and a former promoter. She currently holds the record for having been involved in more Convergence committees than any other individual. She has worked on [[C9 | Convergence IX]], [[C10 | Convergence X]] and [[C14 | Convergence XIV]], and she is on the committee for [[C15]]. She currently posts the regular [[Lunchtime Poll]].<br /> <br /> Carrie is also a professional hairdresser and recently opened her own shop in Chicago called [http://www.myspace.com/barberellachicago Barberella].</div>

Eilis https://www.altgothic.com/wiki/index.php?title=C15&diff=1254 2008-10-19T17:23:07Z

<p>Eilis: /* The Committee */</p> <hr /> <div>Convergence XV is scheduled for July 17-20, 2009 in Long Beach, CA, aboard the [http://www.queenmary.com Queen Mary].<br /> <br /> [http://www.convergence15.com Convergence 15 Long Beach official website]<br /> <br /> ==The Bids==<br /> <br /> [http://www.altgothic.com/c15longbeach/ Long Beach, CA] '''WINNER'''<br /> <br /> [http://www.altgothic.com/c15omaha/ Omaha, NE]<br /> <br /> [http://www.altgothic.com/c15seattle/ Seattle, WA]<br /> <br /> [[Bids|the Bid Process]]<br /> <br /> ==The Voting==<br /> [[Voting]]<br /> {| border=1<br /> |-<br /> !Bid !!1st Round Votes !!2nd Round Votes<br /> |-<br /> |Boo's Pants ||3 ||18<br /> |-<br /> |Long Beach, CA ||104 ||43<br /> |-<br /> |Omaha, NE ||16 ||59<br /> |-<br /> |Seattle, WA ||40 ||34<br /> |}<br /> <br /> Note: second round votes omit ones where second round was the same option as first round, and for which first round was Boo's Pants.<br /> <br /> ==The Committee==<br /> [[Spacekadt]]<br /> <br /> [[Eilis]]<br /> <br /> [[Eveofdstruction]]<br /> <br /> [[CarrieMonster]]<br /> <br /> [[Colleen]]<br /> <br /> [[Trystan L. Bass]]<br /> <br /> [[Madelyn]]<br /> <br /> [[Jason]]<br /> <br /> [[Scar]]<br /> <br /> [[User:Sloot | sloot]]<br /> <br /> [[Duane Brinson]] aka Gopher<br /> <br /> ==The Drama==<br /> Hopefully not coming soon...<br /> <br /> ==The Party==<br /> <br /> ===The Bands===<br /> Coming soon...<br /> <br /> ===The DJs=== <br /> Coming soon...<br /> <br /> ===The Official Events===<br /> Coming soon...<br /> <br /> ==The Photos==<br /> [[Gallery_sites#C15 | Coming soon to the gallery page ...]]</div>

Eilis https://www.altgothic.com/wiki/index.php?title=C7&diff=1253 2008-10-19T17:20:14Z

<p>Eilis: /* The Committee */</p> <hr /> <div>New York, August 17-19 2001<br /> ==The Bids==<br /> <br /> * New York '''WINNER''' [http://www.altgothic.com/c07newyork bid site]<br /> * Atlanta [http://www.altgothic.com/c07atlanta bid site]<br /> * Chicago [http://www.altgothic.com/c07chicago bid site]<br /> * Dallas [http://www.altgothic.com/c07dallas bid site]<br /> * Pittsburg [http://www.altgothic.com/c07pittsburg bid site]<br /> * Washington DC [http://www.altgothic.com/c07washingtondc bid site]<br /> <br /> ==The Voting==<br /> ==The Committee==<br /> * [[Clifford Lowe]]<br /> * Joseph Max <br /> * Carrin Welch <br /> * [[TheOneBob]]<br /> * [[Batty]]<br /> * [[Carrie Caroline]]<br /> * [[Marylace | Todd Zino]]<br /> * Lainie Petersen <br /> * Megan Friddle <br /> * Angel Butts<br /> * Claire Archer<br /> * [[Daednu]]<br /> * Miguel Fernandez <br /> * [[Trystan L. Bass]]<br /> * [[Dragon]]<br /> <br /> ==The Drama==<br /> <br /> Started with the [[C4]] bid when [[Cliff]] and [[Althea]] both entered bids to host [[Convergence]] in New York City.<br /> <br /> A massive, vitriolic and deeply personal flame war exploded over [[alt.gothic]], the likes of which hadn't been seen since... ... actually probably since [[User:TSM | TSM]] and [[User:Petro | Petro]] were slightly irritated at a newbie on a Wednesday afternoon. a.g. was a lot less tolerant in those days.<br /> <br /> Loquacious and well written, yes. Friendly to ignorant visitors with AOL accounts, not so much.<br /> <br /> Anyway, after the that fracas which left [[C4 | Toronto]] standing proud, [[Cliff]] vowed to return in future and conquer!<br /> <br /> With his mighty magik and everything.<br /> <br /> By [[C7]] he succeeded.<br /> <br /> It was dramatic.<br /> <br /> I didn't go. <br /> <br /> I gather those that did had a great time, but then we'd have a great time at a Barry Manilow Festival&lt;ref&gt;No, [[User:Axel | Axel]] will not be entering a bid to put on [[Convergence]] at a Barry Manilow Festival, and neither should you.&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==The Party==<br /> ===The Bands===<br /> *[[Coil]]<br /> *[[Clair Voyant]]<br /> *[[Snog]]<br /> *[[Deep Red]]<br /> *[[Neurepublik]]<br /> <br /> ===The Official Events===<br /> * Absinthe party<br /> * Meet 'n' greet<br /> * Discussion panel<br /> * Cloisters picnic<br /> * Merchant bazaar<br /> * Swap meet<br /> * Fashion show<br /> * Museum tour<br /> <br /> ===The Unofficial Events===<br /> * [[Sunshine Blind]] and [[Unto Ashes]] at the Limelight<br /> * [[Voltaire]] and [[DJ Scary Lady Sarah]] at the Albion Batcave<br /> <br /> ==The Photos==<br /> [[Gallery_sites#C7 | On the gallery page]]<br /> <br /> &lt;references /&gt;</div>

Eilis https://www.altgothic.com/wiki/index.php?title=Trystan_L._Bass&diff=1252 2008-10-19T17:18:45Z

<p>Eilis: New page: * Gothic Martha Stewart * maintained the alt.gothic.fashion FAQ for a long time * coordinated fashion shows for C7 * will be coordinating the fashion show for C15 in Long Beach</p> <hr /> <div>* Gothic Martha Stewart<br /> * maintained the [[alt.gothic.fashion]] FAQ for a long time<br /> * coordinated fashion shows for [[C7]]<br /> * will be coordinating the fashion show for [[C15]] in Long Beach</div>

Eilis https://www.altgothic.com/wiki/index.php?title=User:Eilis&diff=1251 2008-10-19T17:16:38Z

<p>Eilis: </p> <hr /> <div>* teachergoth<br /> * agf'er<br /> * figure skater<br /> * likes mojitos<br /> * coordinates [[Goths on Ice]]<br /> <br /> Co-chair for [[C9]] and [[C15]].</div>

Eilis https://www.altgothic.com/wiki/index.php?title=User:Madelyn_Boudreaux&diff=1250 2008-10-19T17:15:09Z

<p>Eilis: </p> <hr /> <div>Madelyn is Cajun from Louisiana who is currently living in Salt Lake City,UT. Most of her posting was around the time of the [[C8 | Convergence VIII]] vote.<br /> <br /> She is the traditional maintainer of the Convergence [[Roll Call]].<br /> <br /> She is herding cats (aka coordinating volunteers) for [[C15]] in Long Beach.</div>

Eilis https://www.altgothic.com/wiki/index.php?title=C15&diff=1249 2008-10-19T17:14:13Z

<p>Eilis: </p> <hr /> <div>Convergence XV is scheduled for July 17-20, 2009 in Long Beach, CA, aboard the [http://www.queenmary.com Queen Mary].<br /> <br /> [http://www.convergence15.com Convergence 15 Long Beach official website]<br /> <br /> ==The Bids==<br /> <br /> [http://www.altgothic.com/c15longbeach/ Long Beach, CA] '''WINNER'''<br /> <br /> [http://www.altgothic.com/c15omaha/ Omaha, NE]<br /> <br /> [http://www.altgothic.com/c15seattle/ Seattle, WA]<br /> <br /> [[Bids|the Bid Process]]<br /> <br /> ==The Voting==<br /> [[Voting]]<br /> {| border=1<br /> |-<br /> !Bid !!1st Round Votes !!2nd Round Votes<br /> |-<br /> |Boo's Pants ||3 ||18<br /> |-<br /> |Long Beach, CA ||104 ||43<br /> |-<br /> |Omaha, NE ||16 ||59<br /> |-<br /> |Seattle, WA ||40 ||34<br /> |}<br /> <br /> Note: second round votes omit ones where second round was the same option as first round, and for which first round was Boo's Pants.<br /> <br /> ==The Committee==<br /> [[Spacekadt]]<br /> <br /> [[Eilis]]<br /> <br /> [[Eveofdstruction]]<br /> <br /> [[CarrieMonster]]<br /> <br /> [[Colleen]]<br /> <br /> [[Trystan L. Bass]]<br /> <br /> [[Madelyn]]<br /> <br /> [[Jason]]<br /> <br /> [[Scar]]<br /> <br /> [[sloot]]<br /> <br /> [[Duane Brinson]] aka Gopher<br /> <br /> ==The Drama==<br /> Hopefully not coming soon...<br /> <br /> ==The Party==<br /> <br /> ===The Bands===<br /> Coming soon...<br /> <br /> ===The DJs=== <br /> Coming soon...<br /> <br /> ===The Official Events===<br /> Coming soon...<br /> <br /> ==The Photos==<br /> [[Gallery_sites#C15 | Coming soon to the gallery page ...]]</div>

Eilis https://www.altgothic.com/wiki/index.php?title=C14&diff=907 2008-06-21T04:29:56Z

<p>Eilis: </p> <hr /> <div>After a controversial bid process, the committee from Ybor City, Florida was selected to host Convergence 14.<br /> <br /> [http://www.c14ybor.com Official Convergence 14 website ]<br /> ==The Bids==<br /> There were 3 bids originally put forward for C14. Two of them were disqualified, leaving the vote between Ybor and [[Boo's Pants]]. It was decided that if [[Boo's Pants]] won that the bid process would reopen.<br /> <br /> The original bids were:<br /> * Ybor City '''WINNER''' [http://www.altgothic.com/c14ybor-bid bid site]<br /> * Dallas [http://www.altgothic.com/c14dallas bid site]<br /> * Hollywood [http://www.altgothic.com/c14hollywood bid site]<br /> <br /> ==The Voting==<br /> Ybor won.<br /> <br /> ==The Committee==<br /> [[TheOneBob]]&lt;br&gt;<br /> [[Rafe]]&lt;br&gt;<br /> [[Carrie Monster]]&lt;br&gt;<br /> [[Christal Blu]]&lt;br&gt;<br /> [[The Exiled]]&lt;br&gt;<br /> [[Anastasia]]&lt;br&gt;<br /> [[Saint Mykal]]<br /> <br /> ==The Drama==<br /> ==The Party==<br /> ===The Bands===<br /> * [[Iris]]<br /> * [[Voltaire]]<br /> * [[Fiction 8]]<br /> * [[Missile Command]]<br /> * [[Audra]]<br /> * [[The Passing Hour]]<br /> * [[Faded Sympathy]]<br /> * [[Synthetic Dream Foundation]]<br /> <br /> ===The DJs===<br /> <br /> * Storm<br /> * March<br /> * Spinmistress Batty<br /> * [[CarrieMonster]]<br /> * ianNothing <br /> * Voodoo <br /> * Spider <br /> * [[Count von Sexbat]]<br /> * Scar<br /> * Curse Mackey<br /> * Sailor Gloom<br /> * Vikki Wilson<br /> * Satori<br /> * [[TheOneBob]]<br /> <br /> ===The Official Events===<br /> ===The Unofficial Events===<br /> * [[Goths on Ice]]<br /> * Pre-Party at the Shark Bar with DJs [[Macross | Sonny Crockett]] and [[AngelSil | Frost Nova]]<br /> <br /> ==The Photos==</div>

Eilis https://www.altgothic.com/wiki/index.php?title=The_Last_Dance&diff=604 2008-05-19T03:56:16Z

<p>Eilis: </p> <hr /> <div>The Last Dance are an goth rock band from southern California. Members are Jeff Diehm, Rick Joyce and Peter J. Gorritz. Tom Coyne and Stevyn Grey join them for live shows.<br /> <br /> The Last Dance performed at [[C9 | Convergence IX]] in Las Vegas,NV in 2003. They have also played at [http://wgw.topmum.co.uk/ Whitby Gothic Weekend].<br /> <br /> ==Discography==<br /> * Perfect (2001)<br /> * Once Beautiful (2005)<br /> * Whispers in Rage<br /> * Now &amp; Forever After (2006)<br /> * Reflections of Rage<br /> <br /> ==Links==<br /> * [http://www.thelastdance.com/ The Last Dance official site]<br /> * [http://www.myspace.com/thelastdance The Last Dance MySpace page]</div>

Eilis https://www.altgothic.com/wiki/index.php?title=Babylonian_Tiles&diff=603 2008-05-19T03:55:16Z

<p>Eilis: </p> <hr /> <div>Babylonian Tiles are a psychedelic acid-goth band based in southern California. Its members are [[Bryna Golden]], [[Tim Thayer]], and [[Brian Schreiber]]. Formed in 1989, the Tiles have toured extensively in the United States and played [[C9]] in Las Vegas.<br /> <br /> ==Discography==<br /> * Basking in the Sun at Midnight (1992)<br /> * Green Midnight Glow (1997)<br /> * St. Philip's Friend (1997)<br /> * Shadows on the Wall (1998)<br /> * Teknicolour Aftermath (2000)<br /> <br /> ==Links==<br /> * [http://http://www.babylonian-tiles.com/ Babylonian Tiles official site]<br /> * [http://www.myspace.com/babyloniantiles/ Babylonian Tiles on myspace]</div>

Eilis https://www.altgothic.com/wiki/index.php?title=Babylonian_Tiles&diff=601 2008-05-19T03:46:30Z

<p>Eilis: New page: Babylonian Tiles are a psychedelic acid-goth band based in southern California. Its members are Bryna Golden, Tim Thayer, and Brian Schreiber. Formed in 1989, the Tiles have ...</p> <hr /> <div>Babylonian Tiles are a psychedelic acid-goth band based in southern California. Its members are [[Bryna Golden]], [[Tim Thayer]], and [[Brian Schreiber]]. Formed in 1989, the Tiles have toured extensively in the United States and played [[C9]] in Las Vegas.</div>

Eilis https://www.altgothic.com/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=188 2008-04-18T05:16:14Z

<p>Eilis: </p> <hr /> <div>&lt;big&gt;'''The [[alt.gothic]] wiki'''&lt;/big&gt; also known as ''alt.gothics Wiki featuring Axel (Where Sloot Writes All the Pages and Does All the Work)''<br /> <br /> Wherein we explain what [[alt.gothic]] and its well loved child [[Convergence]] are all about, how they work, who did what to whom, where, when &amp; how. <br /> <br /> Possibly with incriminating pictures.<br /> <br /> This isn't [http://en.wikipedia.org Wikipedia] so don't write the way you would there. Check out the [[Provisional approach]].<br /> <br /> Brought to you in part by: <br /> * [[User:Axel | Axel]] - Chief bullseye &amp; loud mouth (for this projecct)&lt;ref&gt;Chief bullseye for [[The C*B*L]] is still [[User:Siobhan | Siobhan]]. Chief loudmouth for [[The C*B*L]] is still [[Macross]]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * [[Peter H. Coffin]] - Makes the technology go.<br /> * [[User:kest | kest]] <br /> * [[User:Sloot | sloot]] - runs around editing shit without thinking or asking for approval<br /> <br /> <br /> Consult the [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software.<br /> <br /> == Getting started ==<br /> <br /> * [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:Configuration_settings Configuration settings list]<br /> * [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ]<br /> * [http://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/mediawiki-announce MediaWiki release mailing list]<br /> <br /> &lt;references /&gt;</div>

Eilis https://www.altgothic.com/wiki/index.php?title=C9&diff=187 2008-04-18T05:14:33Z

<p>Eilis: /* The Committee */</p> <hr /> <div>Las Vegas, April 25-27 2003<br /> ==The Bids==<br /> *[http://web.archive.org/web/20020819164907/altgothic.com/c9lasvegas/ Las Vegas] '''WINNER'''<br /> *[http://www.altgothic.com/c09atlanta/ Atlanta]<br /> <br /> ==The Voting==<br /> ==The Committee==<br /> Co-Chairs: [[Laura]] K. and [[Eilis]]&lt;br&gt;<br /> Money Guy: [[Duane Brinson]]&lt;br&gt;<br /> Bands Coordinator: [[Russell Scott]]&lt;br&gt;<br /> DJ Coordinator: [[Carrie Monster]]&lt;br&gt;<br /> Vendors Coordinator: [[Christal Blu]]&lt;br&gt;<br /> Fashion Show Coordinator: [[Heather McRyhew]]&lt;br&gt;<br /> Database and Goodies: [[Trid]]&lt;br&gt;<br /> Daytime Programming: [[Thom Truelove]]&lt;br&gt;<br /> Web Designer: [[Josie Nutter]]<br /> <br /> ==The Drama==<br /> There was some minor but highly amusing drama before the event, thanks to a young lady who channeled her sour grapes into [[Divergence]], a sad attempt at sabotaging C9. Most people were unaware of [[Divergence]], because they were too busy drinking at rumjungle and Red Square at Mandalay Bay.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> There was LiveJournal drama related to C9 after the event, when some of [[Macross]]' photos caused a stir.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> During C9 itself, there was no drama worth writing home about. We were too busy diving photos, hot tubbing, and getting our drink on.<br /> <br /> ==The Party==<br /> C9 was held at the Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas and will be remembered for the wild afterparties in the hot tub and as the birthplace of the photo diving craze.&lt;br&gt;<br /> At least five couples exchanged marriage vows during the weekend. Hey...it's Vegas.<br /> ===The Bands===<br /> The Last Dance&lt;br&gt;<br /> Android Lust&lt;br&gt;<br /> Frankenstein&lt;br&gt;<br /> Boole&lt;br&gt;<br /> Babylonian Tiles&lt;br&gt;<br /> Reverb TV<br /> ===The DJs===<br /> Shok&lt;br&gt;<br /> Andy Deane&lt;br&gt;<br /> Bractune&lt;br&gt;<br /> Mistress Catherinna&lt;br&gt;<br /> spinmistress batty&lt;br&gt;<br /> TheOneBob&lt;br&gt;<br /> Macross&lt;br&gt;<br /> Fross&lt;br&gt;<br /> ian Nothing&lt;br&gt;<br /> Sexbat&lt;br&gt;<br /> Scary Lady Sarah<br /> ===The Official Events===<br /> <br /> ===The Unofficial Events===<br /> [[Goths on Ice]]&lt;br&gt;<br /> The [[Hot Tub]] Parties<br /> <br /> ==The Photos==</div>

Eilis