I have questions!
Talk to us! If you have a question about CONvergence Registration, your best choice is to contact them to resolve your inquiry.
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Why should I pre-register?
You will save money! Lot’s-o-money! You’ll get the best possible price. Peace of mind knowing that you won’t have to scrape together money for CONvergence. Spending less money on CVG will help you sleep, it’ll make you healthier (confirming with health administration). After all, if you don’t have your health, you don’t have anything. Sound mind, sound body. Pre-register now to put your mind at ease and your body will be free of that stress. Now stress from other stuff we can’t help you with… unfortunately.
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Can I register Online?
Yes, you can register for a membership Online! We’ve made an agreement with http://www.convention-reg.com/ to handle online registrations. Ready your plastic money (credit card), and they’ll take care of all your needs.
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Can I use a credit card to register?
Online pre-registrations are processed by credit card. At CONvergence, we will also be accepting credit cards and cash.
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Can I purchase a membership at CONvergence?
Visit us at Registration and we will be more than happy to help you get into the party. Be prepared with the registration fee and your picture ID. We will set you up with a badge, badge clip, book, schedule and all the other amenities needed to enjoy your CON!
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I’m a really nice person and want to purchase someone else’s membership, I don’t know that fortunate person yet. How can I make this happen?
You’re going to make best friends with whomever this is given to! You can buy a “Guest of” membership (e.g. [exempli gratia] Guest of John Doe)
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How do I check that I’m registered?
Before the convention, we will send out email to all those who are registered. You can also contact Registration and ask.
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Where is my Registration Postcard?
There will be no postcards this year – we have a new database and will send email.
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I don’t see anything about hotel rooms on the registration form.
We have another team that will accommodate your hotel reservations. Check out the Hotel Department page for further information.
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If I need an ASL interpreter who do I contact?
Please contact the ASL department.
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I require a service animal at CONvergence. Do you know what I need for my animal?
Please see the polices page for pets and animals.
If your service dog meets these requirements, it will be issued a Service Animal Badge from the Help Desk. Certify with the Bridge first with the service dog (or pony).
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Can I get a refund on our memberships?
Sorry to hear about your circumstances! Unfortunately, we do not refund badges. You may sell your badge or transfer it to friend who is going. Its quite simple; here’s how:
Step 1: Find someone who will buy the membership from you (or make a best friend by giving it someone)
Step 2: Contact Registration with:
Your name and address
The name, address, phone number and email address of the new owner
Badge name of the new owner
Online transfers can be submitted until June 15th. After that date, transfers will be done at CONvergence for a fee of $20.
You can always pop over to the CVG Faceook group and ask for buyers there.
www.facebook.com/groups/CONvergenceCon
If you got these three badges before Dec 31st there are many people there who would be willing to get a deal as the price has since increased.
But I just got this badge from my friend here at CVG, and I don’t want my badge to say ‘The Guest of Bob’, how do I change it?
Transfers of Memberships AT CON require the following:
Completed and Legible Transfer of Membership Form
Current Owners Signature on Form or a printed email with Current Owners email address showing and indicating approval of transfer
New Owners Contact Information
Cost: FREE – If Badge Type does not change (Adult to Adult) and No Name Change
Cost: $20.00 – If the badge changes from Adult to Teen, etc.
Cost: $20.00 – If new owner wants a name change
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I’m only going to be there Friday Night – how much does a day badge cost?
Unfortunately, we do not have Day Badges. It costs the same to attend for one day as it does for all four days of CVG-awesomeness.
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Where will I find the Registration Department at the CONvergence?
**There will be no Saturday before the Con pick-up this year.
At-Con Registration/Badge Pickup
Doubletree Hotel, Bloomington, MN
Still in 9 Mile Grill!
Thursday, July 4: 9AM – 11 PM
Friday, July 5: 9 AM – 11 PM
Saturday, July 6: 9 AM – 11 PM
Sunday, July 7: Noon until 30 minutes after Closing Ceremonies
Pre-registered guests who expect to arrive after regular registration hours can make arrangements for pickup by contacting Registration, ideally PRIOR to July 4.
Can I change the name on my badge at CONvergence?
We understand inspiration can occur at any time. Yes, you can change your Badge Name at CVG for a small fee of $20.
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Where did my badge go? I lost it. Help!
Stop by CVG Operations to see if a noble soul turned it in. If not, go to CONvergence Registration during regular hours, and we can issue a new one. We will need to see some ID, and there is a small fee of $20.
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I’m only coming for the first two days, can I give my badge to a friend for the rest of the weekend?
No, you may not. So-called “badge sharing” is actually fraud. Leaving aside all other arguments (and they are numerous), each badge is a unique identifier for that person. If (heavens forbid) something bad were to happen and render you incapable of communicating, the badge is our first step in identifying you and getting you the help you need. If you are wearing someone else’s badge, you put yourself and the convention at risk and that is Unacceptable.
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So what happens if I get caught sharing a badge?
Punishment for badge sharing is as follows:
The registered member who loaned/shared their badge will be removed from the convention immediately, and will be banned from attending future conventions unless and until they petition the Board of Directors for re-admittance with an honest statement of wrong-doing and culpability.
The person who is in possession of a badge not theirs will be given the choice of either registering immediately paying the at-the-door rate or leaving the convention immediately AND will be banned from future conventions unless and until they petition the Board of Directors for re-admittance with an honest statement of wrong-doing and culpability.
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Can I lend my badge to my friend for just a little bit so he/she can see a panel/grab a snack at Consuite/shop in the Dealers Room?
No, you may not. Want to know what would happen to you? See [above]. Is it really worth taking the chance just so your friend can see/snack/shop?
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But I can’t afford to register this year and I really want to come!
If you cannot afford to attend, then don’t attend. Do not risk your future participation by trying to attend this year illegally. We will miss you, but we promise we’ll have another convention next year. And you can always come to the hotel on Sunday and register for NEXT year using the at-the-convention rate, even if you are NOT registered for this year’s convention.
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