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Posted on by CONvergence Webteam Tayefel Posted in Masquerade

PrintCONvegence 2014 has two different costuming events scheduled! Here is some information on the events and how to participate, as well as a link to some tips for costuming at CONvergence!

Masquerade

CONvergence Masquerade is one of the premiere events of the convention, showcasing the talents of costumers spanning all skill levels, from beginners to masters. Awards are given by the judges for both workmanship in the construction of the costumes and performance in the presentation.

To participate in the Masquerade, you must register your entry before 10:00am on the Saturday of the convention. You may do this online or at the Masquerade registration table in CONvergence Central, just outside CONvergence Mainstage.

Check out the Masquerade page for information and rules of CONvergence Masquerade. There you will also find a link to the online registration form.

Art of the Dress

Art of the Dress Costume and Couture Show gives all CONvergence members a chance to show off their costumes, ensembles and unique fashions on stage without the pressure of competition!

To participate in Art of the Dress Costume and Couture Show, you must register before Noon on the Friday of the convention. You may do this online or at the Art of the Dress Registration table in CONvergence Central, just outside CONvergence Mainstage. (Same place as the Masquerade Registration Table.)

Check out the Art of the Dress for information and rules for Art of the Dress COstume and Couture Show. There you will also find a link to the online registration form.

Costuming Tips

Is this your first time wearing a costume at CONvergence? Check out our Costuming page for a quick introduction to different kinds of costumes, costuming tips and other great information to keep in mind as you plan your CONvergence weekend!

Posted on by CONvergence Social Media Posted in Volunteers

Connie In A Bobby HatCONvergence Nerfherders are using a new online reservation system for Badger, Elevator Operator, and Line Management shifts at CONvergence 2014! Reserving your Nerfherder volunteer time slot is now smoother than ever!

Here’s how it works in 3 easy steps:

  1. Click the appropriate VolunteerSpot link below for how you’d like to volunteer
  2. Enter your email address (You will NOT need to register an account on VolunteerSpot)
  3. Sign up! Choose your shifts – VolunteerSpot will send you an automated confirmation and reminders. Easy!

VolunteerSpot does not share your email address with anyone. Regardless, if you prefer not to use your email address for this purpose, please visit Nerfherders next to the Volunteer Table in CONvergence Central to volunteer.

The online shift reservation system will be available during the convention, as well as at the Nerfherders table in CONvergence Central.

Want to read more about volunteering as an Elevator Operator, Badger or Line Manager? Check out the CONvergence Volunteer Positions page!

If you have any questions about volunteering to help with crowd management at CONvergence, please contact Nerfherders.

Posted on by CONvergence Social Media Posted in Hotel, Policies

As in recent years, CONvergence members may begin hanging posters around the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel at 6:00pm on Wednesday, July 2nd, 2014.

Posters at CVG 2013DO NOT Hang Posters:

  • In the center of the escalator
  • In the elevators
  • On elevator doors or frames
  • On First Floor lobby walls
  • In the hotel restaurant
  • On the hotel light fixtures
  • In hotel entryways
  • On room doors
  • On door frames

Posters at CVG 2012DO Hang Posters:

  • Virtually anywhere around pool-side/garden court/cabanas
  • On the walls in the North tower plaza
  • On the walls outside elevators (except in the main hotel lobby)
  • On the walls in the public restrooms
  • On the walls in CONvergence Central
  • On the pillars in CONvergence Central
  • On the walls connecting the North and South tower on the second floor

If you are unsure whether you should hang your poster in a particular location, please find a CONvergence volunteer or stop by The Bridge and ask!

One True Tape

Remember to use the One True Tape! Anything affixed to the wall or other surfaces at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel MUST be secured with 3M Safe-Release Painter’s Tape, product #2080.

Any posters found to be secured using other kinds of tape will be taken down without notice. 3M Safe-Release Painter’s Tape can be found at most hardware stores. If you run out of tape during the convention, stop by The Bridge – they may have some available.

We do not have currently have any signage guidelines from the Sheraton Bloomington or the Crowne Plaza hotels, but please respect the wishes of the hotels’ staff with regard to hanging anything up.

Posted on by CONvergence Webteam Tayefel Posted in Hotel

Crowne Plaza just opened up more rooms for us that will be available at the convention rate until the 3rd of July.

Also, if anyone previously booked a Double because there were no Kings available at the time of reservation, you can call the Crowne Plaza and inquire about changing to a King.

Room Rates
Standard King – $104.00 + tax
Standard Dbl – $104.00 + tax

Crowne Plaza
5401 Green Valley Drive
Bloomington, MN 55437
Phone: 952-831-8000

For information on other hotels, please check out Get a Room.

Posted on by CONvergence Social Media Posted in Guests of Honor

Greg Weisman Pie

Are you good at making desserts? Are you a fan of Young Justice? Then this is the event for you!

Geek Partnership Society is excited to host the Greg Weisman Fancy Bastard Pie Competition in the CONvergence GPS Clubhouse (room 110) at 9:00pm Thursday July 3, 2014. It is open to all CONvergence members who wish to participate!

The goal is to make a pie that CONvergence 2014 Guest of Honor Greg Weisman, herein to be known as “Fancy Bastard”, likes best.

Winners will be told super-secret Young Justice spoilers.* Find out what would have happened in Season 3!

*Must swear to secrecy to claim prize.

In the interest of full disclosure, Fancy Bastard would like all to know that he especially likes the following pies:

  • Apple
  • Berry (pretty much any kind of berry or a mix of same)
  • Peach
  • Apricot
  • Pumpkin
  • Banana Cream (herein to be known as the funniest pie)

Combinations of some of the fruit pies can be great.

Contestants are welcome to try other pies at their own risk.

Fancy Bastard does NOT especially like the following pies:

  • Pecan
  • Anything with Chocolate
  • Raisins in Apple Pie
  • Almost never Cherry (though he has tasted the rare exception)

See you in the GPS Clubhouse (Room 110) at 9:00pm on Thursday! Bring a pie… and your appetite!

Posted on by CONvergence Social Media Posted in Events

Mark 2 as Ellie Driver prevNow is the time to sign up in advance for the 14th Annual USS Nokomis American Red Cross Blood Drive!

This year’s blood drive will be on Saturday, July 5, 2014 from 11:00am to 4:00pm at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Bloomington, MN. Appointments are scheduled every 15 minutes, with the latest appointments starting at 3:45pm.

Great News! We will have the “Rock Star” this year – the super-sized Bloodmobile with three intake bays and five donation beds! This means your life-saving donation will be faster than ever! (We still recommend you set aside 45 minutes to 1 hour for your donation appointment.)

Sign up for your appointment online or call/text Jane at 651-283-6736 to claim your appointment time in advance!

And remember, if you sign up in advance, then find out that you need to change your appointment time at the convention, you’ll have priority for re-scheduling. Why wait? Save a life at CONvergence!

Posted on by CONvergence Social Media Posted in Merchandise, Volunteers

CONvergence 2014 Mid Year T-ShirtAre you ready to see what cool CONvergence stuff will be available at this year’s convention?

Good news! The full lists of CONvergence 2014 Volunteer perks and Merchandise are now available online! Take a moment and check out all the awesome swag that you can take home from CONvergence 2014: A Midsummer Night’s Dream!

Ready to become a CONvergence volunteer? Check out the Volunteer Positions page or contact the Volunteers Department to see what you can do to help!

Have questions about CONvergence merchandise? Contact the Merchandise Department!

Posted on by CONvergence Social Media Posted in Programming

mobileappKeeping track of your CONvergence schedule during the convention is now easier than ever! New in 2014, we are excited to announce the release of an official CONvergence 2014 mobile schedule app for both iOS and Android!

Download the App:

The app is free to download and use. If you have any questions about the CVG2014 mobile app, please contact CONvergence Programming.

The CONvergence 2014 schedule is also available online via the internet browser on your computer, mobile phone or tablet. It can be accessed directly at http://schedule.convergence-con.org or navigated to from the Schedule page of the CONvergence website.

The schedule will continue to be updated as we get closer to the convention, so keep checking back for updates!

Posted on by CONvergence Webteam Tayefel Posted in Artists

CONvergence presents a unique competition:

MasterArtist!!!

Amateur Artists are now invited to compete for the title of CONvergence MasterArtist. In this competition Artists will be given a subject to create a piece of art within a specific time limit using a defined medium. As they create, they will be observed by a panel of judges who will critique their efforts during the creation process. When time is up, the judges will confer, select out the best of the offerings and from there determine who is the MasterArtist!

Our judges for the 2014 title are CONvergence 2014 Guest of Honor Sarah Clemens, former CONvergence Guest of Honor Ruth Thompson, and Wausibi-con and Anime Detour Artist guest webcomic artist Daniel Mohr.

Contestants will vie for the title, a MasterArtist trophy, and an invitation to participate in Art Impossible, another premiere CONvergence Art Offering and to have their MasterArtist piece hung in the CONvergence Art Show.

Amateurs who do not regularly produce art for art shows, publications, websites, etc. are invited to show if they have what is necessary to attain the title of MasterArtist. Drop an email to info@convergence-con.org and let us know you want to compete!!! We are looking for six competitors and these will be selected from the interest shown – so present your best to info@convergence-con.org. You can submit a representative sampling or just a short essay on why you should compete for the title!!

Please contact us by 5:00pm CST on Wednesday, June 25 2014 to participate.

Good luck!

Posted on by CONvergence Social Media Posted in Gaming, Volunteers

Banner - Connie as WaitressAttention Gamers and Game Masters! CONvergence Gaming still has open slots on the 22nd floor for those wishing to run a scheduled game at the convention!

Thursday and Friday each have several open slots, but a very few remain for Saturday and Sunday. If you’d like to run a scheduled game, please contact CONvergence Gaming. All information for your game must be received by 6/21/14 for your game to be included in the online schedule.

The time spent preparing your game before the convention, as well as the time spent running it, counts as volunteer hours!

As always, GMs must be registered members of the convention.

Connie reclining