Wow! Marcon 35 has come and gone, and we came out of it more or less in one piece (although I’m sure a few brain cells got scattered around the cosmos. -Carrie).

Registration took in just over 1600 people total. The best estimate is that this is down approximately 200 from previous years, but with the change in date, this was expected.

The Guests of Honor had a marvelous time. Some have expressed an interest in returning - way to go, Lisa!

Programming would like to issue a special thank you to Rob Stailey for his efforts and aid above and beyond the call of duty.

Another special thank you goes out to Jeff Maxwell of the Hyatt. You may or may not have read the blurb about him in the program book. Mr. Maxwell pulled everything under the sun out of orifices best left unnamed in order to ensure Marcon 35 had the function space it needed when their oh-so-efficient construction crew managed to speed up the tear down of an area that included Marcon space.

Thank you to the Con Suite Department Heads Wendy Carlson, Shannon Ferguson, Jason Winks, and Ray Holtz, for the fabulous food, fun, and decorations. It looked great!

Everyone involved in the last minute programming shuffle deserves a round of applause (and at least a week of uninterrupted sleep) for their diligence and dedication. These include (but are by no means limited to): Nick and Linda Winks, Dave Ziels, Bobbie Rendrick, Ken Baughman, Lisa Garrison Brandt, Matt Ragsdale, and a host of others. Thank you for ensuring Marcon 35 was pulled together so well.

Congratulations go to Matt Ragsdale and crew for getting the Masquerade started on time this year. Also, thank you to Judson Lohr for all the running back and forth to fix things that inevitably go wrong with such an event.

A great big thank you also goes out to Kim Williams’ granddaughter for choosing to come into this world before the convention (she was born just before 6 a.m. Thursday, May 25). The same to Chris and Gary Jensen’s grandson (the week before the convention).

Editor’s Note - If I’ve forgotten anyone in the list of appreciation, it is by no means intentional. Everyone worked hard to make the Year of the Dragon a success, and we’re grateful to each and every one. The fact that we all volunteer for this says something about the character of those involved, because despite several unavoidable setbacks everyone pulled together and plowed on through to make sure our attendees had a fine time. Thank you to everyone who made it possible. It couldn’t have happened without you.

Reimbursements

If you need reimbursements from Marcon 35, get your receipts and forms to John Callicotte ASAP. He gets very uneasy when handing these out late.

Marcon Meeting - Election Time!

*Only those who were staff members at Marcon 35 are eligible to vote.

Proxy Voting

If you will be unable to attend the meeting and would like to vote for the Chairman of Marcon 36 send a letter with your name, the department you worked for, and your vote to:

Marcon
ATTN: Vote
P O Box 141414
Columbus, OH 43214-1414

Your vote must include your name in both signed and printed form so that we may verify your eligibility.

Chair Candidate - Doug Davis

For those of you who don't know me, my name is Doug Davis. For those of you who do, you are probably asking, "Are you nuts, Doug?" Yes, I probably am. But after ten years of working and attending Marcon (36 will be my 11th year), I feel it is time for me to step forward and accept the responsibility of leading Marcon into the new millennium. 2001 should be the year we start building Marcon up to the level that a convention running over thirty years should be. It is time to polish up our image and name. It is about time we became the first convention people think of attending when they are planning for the next year, whether they are attendees, panelists, or guests. I'm not foolish enough to think we can do that in one year. I'm crazy, not delusional. What I will promise is that the building will continue in 2001. The foundation is there, the materials and people are in place, now we need to put it all together and show the world what we have to offer. Hopefully that will be the most enjoyable, eventful, and informative experience of their whole year. If you give me the chance to lead, I know that, together, we can do that.

Thank you,

Doug Davis

After Meeting Social Gathering

Everyone come to Kim Williams’ house at 81 South Chesterfield after the meeting. Bring soda, bring food, bring a friend!

Masquerade Winners

For those of you who missed the Masquerade, or the winners’ list in the Sunday issue of the At-Con Chronicles, the winners were:

• Eric Dearth: Best in Class - Novice
• Shana West: Most Beautiful
• Kathleen Summers: Best Superhero Re-creation
• Chris Shirk: Best Furry
• Joey Rendrick: Best in Class - Junior
• Courtney, Rohbyne, and Victoria Hammond: Best Fantasy - Junior
• Ryan, Jillian, and Catherine Haker: Best Star Wars Presentation
• Craig Smith and Chris Shirk: Workmanship Award - Head Construction
• Julia Ashley: Excellence in Workmanship
• Tina Dress: Honorable Mention - Workmanship
• Kelly Adams, Jason Winks, and Ryan Greser: Best Theatrical Presentation
• Chris Kramer: Best in Show & Excellence in Workmanship.

Picnic Information

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