CONvergence Convention

CONvergence 2014 Volunteers Party!

Posted on July 12, 2014 by CONvergence Social Media Posted in Volunteers

Did you volunteer for at least 1 hour towards or during CONvergence 2014? If so…

You are invited The CONvergence 2014 Volunteers Party!

When: Saturday, July 19, 2014 at 7:00pm until 11:00pm
Where: DoubleTree by Hilton Bloomington
Why: Because it’s fun to party with CONvergence volunteers, of course!

Snacks and beverages will be provided for all volunteers, and the hotel will have a cash bar set up. The pool and hot tub will be open for us to enjoy and we will have a changing room available. Bring your swimsuit, bring a game to play, bring CONvergence stories to share, and most importantly, bring yourself!

Volunteer Perks

Volunteer T-Shirts and other Volunteer Perks will also be available during the party!

If you forgot to turn in your green volunteer card at CONvergence 2014, you can either bring it to the party before 9:00pm or scan it and email the file to volunteers@convergence-con.org.

Prize Drawings

CONvergence members with 10 or more volunteer hours logged are eligible to enter a prize drawing for one of the following awesome prizes! Winners will be drawn during the party and prizes may be picked up until 9:00pm.

10th Doctor Who Sonic Screwdriver Programmable Universal Remote Control
Harry Potter Remote Control Wand – Programmable Remote Control
Gargoyles DVDs Complete Season 1 and Season 2
Cards Against Humanity Card Game with the 1st, 2nd and 4th Expansions
Kindle Fire 7″, HD Display, WiFi, 16 GB
Monopoly Doctor Who Edition 50th Anniversary Collector’s Edition Game
Fantasy Flight Game’s Eldritch Horror
Fantasy Flight Game’s Blood Bound
Fantasy Flight Game’s Star Wars RPG: Age of Rebellion Beginner Game
Set of Autographed Books

If you have any questions about the 2014 Volunteers Party, please contact the CONvergence Volunteers Department.

Contest Winners at CONvergence 2014

Posted on July 11, 2014 by CONvergence Social Media Posted in Art Show, Artists, Masquerade, Writers

CONvergence features many different competitions for members to show off their creativity, art and performance skills! Here are some of the talented winners from CONvergence 2014!

Art Show

The CONvergence Art Show features artwork of all kinds from across the country! Each year, CONvergence members vote for their favorite pieces. Here are CONvergence 2014 Art Show Winners!

Best Amateur Piece
Green Dragon Mask by John O’Brien Schroeder

Best Professional Piece
Dragons of Fate by Ruth Thompson

Best Amateur Collection
Dawn Remus

Best Professional Collection
Sarah Clemens

Best In Show
Will the Serpent Be Unbroken by Mark Roland

Iron Pen

Contestants of Iron Pen write a 100-word story based on a surprise prompt item. Here are the winners for CONvergence 2014 Iron Pen!

First Place
A Love So Fake, Even The Flowers Were a Fake by Rachel Maccabee

Second Place
The Fairy Trap by Alex Urvand

Third Place
Kelldra’s Gift by Marguerite Krause

MasterArtist

Amateur artists are invited compete for the title of CONvergence MasterArtist by creating an original piece based on a prompt within a specific time limit and using a defined medium.

2014 MasterArtist
Jacklyn Hedlund

Masquerade

CONvergence Masquerade is one of the premiere events of the convention, showcasing the talents of costumers spanning all skill levels, from novices to masters. Here are the winners of the CONvergence 2014 Masquerade!

Best in Show
Allister in Womanland: The Queen’s Retart

Best Novice
Last of the Cybermen

Best Journeyman
Queen Elsa of Arendelle

Best Master
Freya Crescent

Best Performance
Von Trapping with the Von Trapps

Best Re-Creation
Win a Date with Flemeth, Witch of the Wild

Best Interpretation of Theme
Demona

Best Workmanship
Mini Katniss

Judge’s Choice
Wonderous Woman
The Hop
Astrid from How to Train your Dragon 2
Inspector Gadget
Arronax Sisters
The Venture Brothers Villains

Masquerade winner photos by Peter Verrant.

Saying Goodbye to Tish Cassidy

Posted on July 10, 2014 by CONvergence Social Media Posted in Announcements

CONvergence is sad to announce the passing of Tish Cassidy. Tish was a longtime member of the CONvergence Convention Committee, serving in the Parties and Hotel departments and helping with our Social Media team.

Tish had been battling a long term illness. During the weekend at CONvergence she had an episode that sent her to the emergency room. On Sunday morning, while at the hospital, she succumbed to that illness.

Tish will be missed by all in our community.

Donations in Tish’s memory can made to: Girls in Engineering, Mathematics, and Science (GEMS) through Achieve Minneapolis. (Designate “Mpls school, progam, or fund” and type “GEMS” in the box. Add Tish’s name under Tribute Information.)

CONvergence 2014 Member Survey

Posted on July 8, 2014 by CONvergence Social Media Posted in Feedback

We value the feedback of all CONvergence members and are always working to improve the convention! The best way to send us feedback about your experiences, challenges, concerns and ideas from CONvergence 2014 is via our CONvergence 2014 Member Survey.

Please take a few moments to tell us what you thought worked well and in which areas you think we can improve! We read and consider all survey comments and take feedback from the CONvergence membership very seriously.

The CONvergence 2014 Member Survey will be open until July 15, 2014.

Thank you all for your time and for helping CONvergence continue to improve!

2015 Registration Is Now Available

Posted on July 7, 2014 by CONvergence Webteam Tayefel Posted in Registration & Badges

The online registration system for CONvergence 2015 is now available! Please visit the registration page for all the information you will need to join us in 2015.

CONvergence Theme Song!

Posted on July 3, 2014 by CONvergence Social Media Posted in Fun Stuff

In Celebration of CONvergence’s 16th year (and Connie’s Sweet 16), the CONvergence Events Board of Directors would like to thank all of the Convention Committee, Volunteers, and members both past and present with a very special song.

We look forward to everything that lies ahead as CONvergence continues into the future! We hope you will join us on the adventure because it wouldn’t be fun with out you!

Introducing…

Adventure Lies Ahead (CONvergence Theme) ©2014 Convergence Events, Inc.
Composed and Performed by Andrew Davies

The CONvergence Theme Song is available as a free download and ringtone for iOS, Android, Windows mobile devices.

Download a CONvergence Ringtone!

Adventure Lies Ahead (CONvergence Theme) – MP3 Ringtone

Need help installing it?

CONvergence 2014 Programming Features

Posted on July 3, 2014 by CONvergence Social Media Posted in Connie's Quantum Sandbox, Gaming, Guests of Honor, Programming

Here are a few programming features/announcements that you might want to know going into your CONvergence 2014 weekend!

Of course, there is more awesome programming at the convention than any one person could enjoy in a weekend, and you can find it all on the CONvergence 2014 Schedule.

Mark Time Radio Show

It is the end of an era. CONvergence 2014 will host the very last Mark Time Radio Show Thursday, July 3rd at 6:00pm on Mainstage. This will also likely be the last year that CONvergence will host the Mark Time and Ogle Radio Awards. To mark the occasion, David Ossman of Firesign Theater will be guest performing in the show and presenting the awards.

Don’t miss your last chance to see this CONvergence tradition! Add the Mark Time Radio Show to your CONvergence 2014 schedule.

Matthew Ebel

A special message from CONvergence 2014 Guest Piano Rocker Matthew Ebel:

People of CONvergence:

Greetings from somewhere out in deep space! My name’s Matthew Ebel and the good folks at CONvergence have summoned me to the planet Minnesota to put on a sci-fi piano rock show on Saturday night. We’re honored to be up there on the same platform as the Gargoyles, Magnus & Loki, and Counselor Troi.

Wait… you’ve never heard of me or my robots? It’s okay, we’ve never heard of you either. HOWEVER… we’d love to give you a FREE ALBUM you can listen to while we’re en route back to your star system. No, seriously, it’s 13 tracks and it’s all yours as a peace offering before our arrival. If you like what you hear, you’re going to love hearing it live on stage on Saturday night.

Just fire up your web robot and point him/her at www.matthewebel.com/freemusic!

Pax, Matthew

Draw Phineas & Ferb with Greg Guler

This panel was a late addition and looks like it will be lots of fun!

Get first-hand instruction on how to draw Phineas and Ferb characters from CONvergence Guest of Honor Greg Guler! All ages and skill levels are welcome. Come draw some cartoons! Saturday at 8:30pm in Connie’s Quantum Sandbox!

Gaming Sign-Ups

Do You Want to Play a Game? Did you see one or more of the awesome games scheduled in the CONvergence Gaming space this year and say to yourself “I must play this?” Take note! Clicking that you plan to attend on the online schedule is great, but it DOES NOT officially sign you up for the game!

Official signup for games being held on the 22nd floor (and for the Munchkin Tournament over in the Crowne Plaza) opens on Thursday morning in the 22nd floor lobby. Want to sign up for the Artemis simulator? See the Manticoran Royal Navy in 2203.

Souvenir Guide Available For Download

Posted on July 2, 2014 by CONvergence Webteam Tayefel Posted in Publications

The CONvergence 2014 Souvenir Guide is now available for download in a handy PDF format to read on your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Print copies of the guide are available at the convention during Badge Pick-Up.

The Souvenir Guide features Guest of Honor perspectives and schedules, a programming guide, maps, information about sponsors and tons of other useful information for CONvergence 2014!

If you have any questions about the 2014 Souvenir Guide, please contact CONvergence publications. (You may not get a reply until after the convention.)

UPDATE:

To the CONvergence Membership, Rick Snyder, Elizabeth Bear, and especially, our Guests of Honor Sarah Clemens and Greg Guler,

Our most sincere apologies for the misspelling of Sarah Clemens’ and Greg Guler’s names in our Souvenir Guide.

Additionally, Elizabeth Bear was credited for writing the introduction of Marina Sirtis in error. Rick Snyder was the author of Marina Sirtis’ introduction.

It is our intent to be as accurate as possible in all of our publications. We are sincerely apologetic for our mistake.

Christin LeXi Davies
Communications Director
Convergence Events

CONvergence 2014 Guides & More!

Posted on July 1, 2014 by CONvergence Social Media Posted in Accessibility, Events, Programming, Publications

Here is some helpful information for you as you to read, download or print as you plan your CONvergence weekend! CONvergence is Imminent!

Survival Guide

Download or print this CONvergence 2014 Survival Guide PDF for an overview of information you might need to know heading into CONvergence 2014!

Much of the information in the Survival Guide can also be found on the CONvergence website. The Survival Guide collects the most helpful bits onto just a few printable pages!

Family-Friendly Guide

Heading to the convention with your kids? There are many of fun and entertaining activities at CONvergence 2014 that your whole family can enjoy. From movies to games, parties, panels, crafts and science, we have something fun for members of all ages!

Download or print this CONvergence 2014 Family Guide PDF for family-friendly activities and parties at CONvergence 2014!

(While the rooms and times are as accurate as we can be, please note that some times and locations may be subject to change.)

Teen Guide

Are you between the ages of 12 and 20? Then download or print the Teen Room’s CONvergence 2014 Teen Guide PDF for some great tips to make your CONvergence the best it can be!

And remember to visit the Teen Room (#222) next to ConSuite!

Restaurant Guide

Check out our CONvergence 2014 Restaurant Guide for dining options during CONvergence 2014!

There are many options available, with special notes for vegetarian, gluten-free, delivery and even exclusive discounts offered to CONvergence members!

Programming Schedule PDF

Click Here to download a stand-alone PDF of the CONvergence 2014 Programming Schedule to read on your tablet or mobile device. You may also be interested in the CONvergence 2014 mobile app!

And, of course, the schedule is also available online.

More to Review…

As you prepare for CONvergence 2014, you may also want to review some of the following.

Additionally, the hours of operation for free services and activities at the convention can easily be found by navigating the “At The Con” section of our website! Just give it a try!

Issues With Online Contact Form

Posted on June 30, 2014 by CONvergence Webteam Tayefel Posted in Uncategorized

There have been issues happening in regards to the contact form on the website. We are working to resolve them as soon as possible. In the mean time if you do not receive a response in 24-48 hours please send an email to info at convergence-con.org

We apologize for the inconvenience.

Thank you,

Christin LeXi Davies
Communications Director
Convergence Events

UDATE: Our contact form has been fixed. Please resume using it to contact us as normal! Thank you for your patience!

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