[Azrael]

Hi all,

I'll post as much info here as I have and as it comes to hand.

Wade (woppo) from the 501st is sorting out the 501st stuff..... however... as not everyone is in the 501st (or like me can't be assed going to the TAG forums often enough) I'm going to see what I can sort out for the Novus and R2 builders people.

So far we have

The 2009 Tas Sci Fi Convention will be held at the Wrest Point Boardwalk Gallery over the weekend 15-16-17 May 2009.

This is held at the Casino.
I'm going to talk to the organizers and see if there's any kind of special room rates for people attending who want to stay at the casino.

I'll start another thread with list of nearby hotels and the rates (URL links if available)

The e-mail I have gotten back form the event people sounds very good.

They're looking at helping the 501st people bring down the cantina shootout set they built for the con.

More news as I get it..

Cheers

[Azrael]

Event Timetable

ok a bit sparse at the moment but here's what they have

Over 50 tables of displays and stores packed with collectables
Screenings
Live shows
Model-making demonstrations
Games
Photo ops


Some of the competitions on the planning board for 2009 include:

QUIZINATOR TBA for 2009 - watch this space for updates
LUCKY
DOOR PRIZES TBA for 2009 - watch this space for updates
COSTUME COMPETITION Come in costume to be eligible for spot prizes! Spot prizes will be awarded by our judges throughout the event.

A costume parade is on the planning board - to be confirmed by level of interest - contact us to register your interest!

www.tasscifi.com is the website

[Azrael]

We have asked the casino for the Thursday 14th of May as a set up day as
part of a sponsorship deal with them. They estimate it will take up to 8
weeks to have this approved, but we are very confident we can pull it off.

This would mean that Thursday the 14th and Friday the 15th from 9 am to 5pm
would be set up times.

We would want to have everything in order by after lunch time on Friday so
we can open the doors at 5pm and have everything ready and in order.


My suggestion, and it is only this, is to be in Hobart if you can on the
14th to start setting up so we have everything in order for the convention -
your stalls, display pieces, etc.


The Casino advised that bookings may be limited if you are late in response.


If you feel that the price is a bit more than you want to pay, I am happy to
do some research for alternate accommodation areas around Hobart.


Storage space for your boxes, etc. Will be available as will power on the
set up days and through the convention.

[Azrael]

This just in....

Hi Nick,


I am hoping to start locking in numbers for the 501st, and the other clubs
you are involved in and the required space within the next 2 weeks.

As we are 4 months away, we need to ensure this is done this month.

Opening hours for the con are as follows -

Friday - 5pm - 10pm
Saturday - 10am - 10pm
Sunday - 10am - 5pm

Thursday the 14th we hope to have as a set up day, and from 9 - 4pm on the
Friday is also set up.

Look forward to your response.

Cheers,

Mark


To cut to the chase I just spoke to Mark on the phone. We can get the R2 builders and Novus tables together easy. Wade from the 501st is handling that side of things. Mark would love to get a rough idea of numbers for our groups.

Anyone planning to head down this way can you drop your name on here and I can give him a estimate.

I'll be in Hobart next weekend and I'll be looking around the Casino area for other hotels and places to stay for those who are looking for budget accommodation

Cheers all,

Nick

[Paul]

O'Malley clan, flights booked, and accommodation book Thur's to Monday Cassino

[Azrael]

just had a update on the hours of the con.

Hi Nick,

Barry and I had a meeting over the weekend in relation to the Con.

We have changed the closing hours slightly.

We will now close at 9pm.

Can you please update all relevant parties?

Cheers,

Mark

[Nostrum]

This is sounding better and better!

As far as I'm concerned, Dylan and I are both in.

[Azrael]

This just in:

Hi All,


We have just secured Sponsorship from Wrest Point Casino which means we will
have Thursday the 14th of May from 9am to 9pm? (or whenever they kick us
out) and Friday the 15th of May from 9am to 4pm for SET UP.... This gives
everyone more time to arrange what they want to set up.


All exhibitors/trade stalls personnel will have special passes and lanyards
given to them and a record at the entrance desk at the convention to avoid
confusion... More information around this to follow.


As we are now less than 4 months from the event, confirmation of numbers in
attendance will be desired as soon as possible as well as how much space you
all want each.
Tables are trestles, 1.8 metres by 0.60 metres - These are black cloth
covered with a white front runner
Vertical display boards will also be available - basically big pin/display
boards which items can be hung or pinned, nailed etc.

[Azrael]

Just got off the phone with the hospital. They're checking with the ward people about it. It's a small ward only 26 beds.

They will only be able to take a handful of us if they get the OK for the visit.

If that's the case I'll leave R2 behind.

More info as it's available........

[Paul]

Ill send down some posters for the hospital, regardless of if we get to troop there or not, you can still drop some into the kids.

Paul

[Azrael]

Paul, on Feb 11 2009, 10:52 AM, said:

Ill send down some posters for the hospital, regardless of if we get to troop there or not, you can still drop some into the kids.

Paul

Thanks Paul.

If there's a few spare I'll get them aroudn the Tas sci fi unless you have another idea for that

[Paul]

Might be an idea to get a few on the walls, if it is ok with them, let me know and Ill get PH to send them down. Also did those other ones get to you form ADave ?

[Azrael]

Paul, on Feb 11 2009, 11:02 AM, said:

Might be an idea to get a few on the walls, if it is ok with them, let me know and Ill get PH to send them down. Also did those other ones get to you form ADave ?

Yup they're here. Gotta find a place to hang them

[Obi-Wan Toddi]

I'm now heading to Tassie for this, flights and accommodation booked! :D

[Nostrum]

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!!!!!
This con is just getting better and better!! I get to see TODDI! :D

[Azrael]

Nostrum, on Feb 15 2009, 03:33 PM, said:

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!!!!!
This con is just getting better and better!! I get to see TODDI! :D

Outstanding,

So.... we've got

Nick (duh)
Paul and Fam
Dyl
Sarah
Muppet & management
Toddi
Beanie

Dave E

Am I missing anyone?

[Paul]

Dave E.

[Azrael]

Paul, on Feb 15 2009, 04:07 PM, said:

Dave E.

Ah yes.

I had him listed under R2.

too many lists on the go here.