1. You must comply with all state and local laws during your party. Pay specific attention to those regarding the possession, consumption and storage of alcohol.
2. If you are serving alcohol at your party, it is your responsibility as host/bartender to ensure that all guests consuming alcohol at your party are of legal drinking age. A Marcon badge - including a Staff badge - is not proof of age under any circumstances.
3. All party organizers must be badged members of the Marcon Convention. All party organizers and guests shall wear their Marcon name badges in plain view.
4. At least one of the party organizers must be in the room/suite at all times while the party is in progress.
5. These policies and safety considerations must be visibly posted in the room/suite at all times while the party is in progress.

Marcon Party Safety Considerations

Hotel Considerations:

1. Maintain a manageable number of people in your room at all times during party hours.
2. The suite or room you are using is not your property. Treat the hotel property with respect. Be aware that we are all in this together, and that any damage caused by one party reflects badly on all parties and on the convention itself.
3. You are responsible and financially liable for any and all damages occurring to hotel property in the room/suite in which your party is held. We advise you to do a thorough inspection of the room before your party to identify any existing damage. If any is found, report it to the Hotel staff immediately.
4. Display panels will be available in designated areas throughout convention space for the posting of party flyers and other information. You are responsible and financially liable for all damages to hotel property as a result of postings advertising your party.
5. Make every effort to discourage loitering in the hallways. It is imperative that traffic flow be maintained in the hallways. Also, do your best to keep the hallway near your party free of trash.
6. Do not allow anyone to carry alcoholic beverages when leaving your room party. Alcohol is not allowed in the halls, and alcohol must not be transported to, from, or between room parties.
7. Report any medical emergencies to the hotel front desk immediately, and then contact Marcon Operations.

Convention Considerations:

1. Immediately report any problems beyond your control (i.e., overflowing toilets, sink taps that don't work, etc.) to Marcon Operations. Specify if security staff is needed (e.g., a drunk, belligerent fan not wanting to leave your party, overcrowding in the corridor, etc.).
2. You know what is illegal. You know what will put you in jail. DON'T DO IT! If you have questions, please contact Marcon Operations.
3. If it has been determined by the convention Chair or Marcon Security that your party is in violation, you may be given the opportunity to correct the problems or be shut down.
4. Once you've been given an opportunity to correct reported violations, if any further violations occur you may be immediately shut down.

Marcon Party Categories

Once again this year the fans will judge Marcon's room parties. Party judging ballots will be given to attendees at registration. The ballots will be collected in a box that will be placed in the consuite.

All ballots will be due by Sunday morning at 10 a.m. and the winning parties will be announced Sunday afternoon in the "Marconey Times" and at the Con Wrap-Up Meeting.

A special award will be given to the group throwing the best party representing Marcon 41's theme, "The Roddenberry Universe."

The other categories will include:

Best Friday Party
Best Saturday Party
Best Overall Party
Best Visual Display

In addition, the Guests of Honor will be given special ballots and a "Guests' Choice" Award will be presented. Keep in mind that a good party serves a variety of food and drink, has good entertainment and encourages a safe environment for all fans.