Unofficial CoastCon Information
CoastCon is a Science Fiction Convention that is held each year
on the Mississippi Gulf Coast (for the last 18 years). It was
created as a forum for Science Fiction & Fantasy fans. It has
grown into much more (including an Official
Coastcon Web Page and another Unofficial
CoastCon Web Page.
The next CoastCon (19) will be held March 22,23,24 1996 at the
Mississippi Gulf Coast Convention Center and Coliseum. If you
would like a flyer about CoastCon, send e-mail to with SUBSCRIBE CCON
in the body. To send a message to the list, send it to
coastcon-list@sotmesc.org.
You can also send
snail mail to CoastCon PO BOX 1423, Biloxi, Ms. 39533-1423.
CoastCon includes the following:
- Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Horror
- Books
- Magazines
- Films
- Art
- Clothing
- Costumes
- Costume production
- Costume Contest
- T-Shirts
- Gaming
- Role Playing
- Board
- Miniatures
- Live Action
- Magic & other card-based systems
- Panel Discussions
- SCA (Society for Creative Anachronism)
- Booth always present to learn about SCA
- Recreations of Sword Fighting
- Dance Exhibition
- Dealers' Room
- Games
- Costumes
- Jewelry
- Weapons
- T-Shirts
- Social Gatherings
- Video Rooms
- Theme Suites (i.e. DR. Who, Animation, etc.)
- BLT Dance
- Main Dance
- Hospitality Suite
- Charity
- Contributions accepted each year for a primary Charity
- Auction of donated items (including slaves for the Dance)
- Burn/Save Barney Fund
CoastCon is many things to many people and a delightful way to spend
a weekend. In recent years, CoastCon has grown to the point that it
is held at the Mississippi Gulf Coast Coliseum Convention Center.
I will try to get an official blurb (press release) to publish at some
time in the future. This was to let you know about the event.
An unauthorized Mailing list exists for CoastCon. Below is an
archive of the messages received since the
last CoastCon (beginning of April). This is the footer carried
at the bottom of all messages:
* To send a submission to the Unauthorized CoastCon list, or any Convention you
* may know of, send to this address with 'CCON' in the Subject line.
* If you wish to find out more about the SotMESC, just send an Email request.
* This service is provided by the SotMESC
* SotMESC - Post Office Box 573 - Long Beach - MS - 39560
You may subscribe to this mailing list by sending mail to
sotMESC and in the message
text just type in SUBSCRIBE CCON.
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From: "Mrs. Karen Peaks Cushing" [KRPEAKS@msuvx2.memphis.edu]
Coastcon 1995 Report
This year I attended Coastcon for the first time in Biloxi, MS. It was a
3-day con. They have a special deal that if you volunteer to work at the con
(12 hours) you get into the con for $10 and have crash space. It is the same
deal if you volunteer to run a game at the con. This was DEFINITELY a
gaming convention. There were over 50 games being played, including Magic,
JyHad, AD&D, and miniature gaming. They did exaggerate the number of dealers
at the con: although there were at least 30 dealers, it wasn't over 100
delaers. There was also a small showing in the art exhibit.
New at this con: This is the first non-smoking con I have been to. The
convention had just put in new carpet, so "by order of the fire marshall,"
there was no smoking allowed in the carpeted areas. That included the
registration area, gaming area, dealers room, video room, and exhibit areas.
A special room was set up (hospitality suite) were smoking was allowed.
Also at this convention: AIDS Awareness. There was a display for Aids
Awareness that included the proper methods for protection.
The guest each had their own panel discussion were people could ask questions,
etc. George Alec Effinger couldn't make it that weekend, but the other guests
were definitely there.
Suggestions that I would make to the con:
(1) Have volunteers preregister. That way times can be assigned in advance.
(2) Have the speakers scheduled each day of the con, or at least in the afternoon.
(3) Have a scheduled autograph session at the con with each of the authors.
From: Mischa Damon Krilov [mkrilov@tiger.lsu.edu]
Now that CC is over, Let me put forth a general opinion question: Did
this year suck a little more than usual? It seemed very slow, with fewer
people.
I don't want to start a mass of debate, but I think that it may be due to
the large number of Magic and Vampire people this year. I got the
impression that many of the people who used to be into conventional
gaming were sucked away by MTG and VTM. Does anyone have any opinions?
Me.
"That Clay-O-Rama Guy"
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-Frost Note: Wizard came to CCon to give the Magic tournament. The
-guys from DOOM and Vampire did the same. Maybe offering some other
-organizations to come down and host their tournaments would give more
-games to play instead of relying on local GMs to host the tournaments.
From: jmpierce (Jimmy Malcolm Pierce)
I was bored to tears this year... the dance had little music i felt
was dancable to. I noticed that fewer people showed this year.
Must be a total lack of publicity...
Later, Jim
From: veastman@selu.edu
well this was actually my first coast con....but I attened with a friend of
mine who has attened for many years. She commented on the fact that it wasn't
as much as usual. We thought that it might have just been the fact that
neither one of us plays Majic or Vampire.
Val
From: veastman@selu.edu
suggestion for themes.....
Midsummer Night's Dream
From: Isaac Traxler [TRAXLER@LSUVAX.SNCC.LSU.EDU]
Count was down some (claim was 1600 this year as opposed to 1800 year before).
One big difference was that CC had more of the Convention Center. In teh past we
have always shared it with the Cat Show or the fodd tasting thingy. The lack of
a saturday concert and other weekend activities definitely made the parking lot
look emptier.
I do think the risin cost of hotel rooms and the inability to make last minute
reservations limited attendance.
Isaac Traxler
From: JACOBS [JACOBS@MUSIC.LOYNO.EDU]
Now that CoastCon is over, it's time to plan for other con's.
New Orleans Science Fiction Fantasy Festival (NOSFFF) June 16-18 at the
Radisson Hotel on Veterans near Williams in Kenner (suburban New
Orleans). GOH is Connie Willis, Artist GOH is Don Maitz, Fan GOH is
Jean McLain, Toastmistress is Barbara Hambly. Other guests include
George Alec Effinger and Janny Wurts. Memberships $20 to May 15, $25 at
door. Rooms at Radisson are $65 (hotel reservations 504-467-3111). For
general information, call Sherry (504-347-3880) or Gus (504-887-3197.
This information extracted from NOSFFF flyer 95-02 for your information.
Submitted by Jake Jacobs.
From: JACOBS [JACOBS@MUSIC.LOYNO.EDU]
CRESCENT CITY CON.........New Orleans........August 4-5-6, 1995.
Guests: Michael O'Hare (Cmdr Sinclair, Babylon 5), Nigel Bennett
(Lacroix, Forever Knight), Deborah Duchene (Janette, Forever Knight).
Fan GOH: Ann Cavitt.
Location (same hotel as past years but different name): Quality Hotel,
2261 N. Causeway, Metairie, LA 70001 (phone 504-833-8211). Room rate:
$55 per night.
Con pre-registration rate $25 until June 18 (NOSFFF). Snail mail them at:
Crescent City Con
P.O.Box 52622
NO, LA 70150-2622
For info call the O.F.M.I.G. at 504-488-0489.
This information extracted from their flyer and submitted by Jake
Jacobs (Jacobs@MUSIC.LOYNO.EDU).
From: ken.grimes@mcmail.vanderbilt.edu
I have been to 16 of the 18 CoastCons, and this recent one was disappointing.
I knew we were in for a slow weekend when I saw all the blank spaces in the
schedule ! Does anyone know what the "incident" was in the Agent Orange video
room that shut it down ? I think the dismal weather Friday morning and the
basketball championship were factors in the low attendance. But there was a lot
I did like this year - the costume contest ran more smoothly then years past,
the art show was too small but also well run, there was no shortage of game
space, and I picked up several bargains at the charity auction. My favorite
spots in the dealer's room were CeCe's comics (each book bagged,with board, for
$1.00) and the guy with vinyl Godzilla heads and large resin kits. The General
membership meeting was frustrating; who wanted lifetime memberships to be an
elected position ? Most cons just sell them for $200-$300, then you have a
badge waiting for you every year forever ! Granted, that's a lot of money but
it shows how much faith you have in the convention's future. I bought a
membership for CoastCon 19 because I know Frank Schiavo will be a terrific
chairman and correct this year's problems.
I have the progress report for NASFIC/DragonCon/Atlanta Comics Expo if
anyone needs information.
KEN.GRIMES@MCMAIL.VANDERBILT.EDU
Frosty :::
Before I go into another CoastCon report, a brief moment of advertising.
DOOM TOURNAMENT - 29 April 95 at the DreamWeaver's Guild in Long Beach.
Located on Jeff Davis Av. Starting at 1pm until midnight.
Call the Dreamweaver's Guild at 868-9977 for directions.
Get there early and ensure a lead position in the game.
We now return you to your regularly scheduled informational sequence.
CoastCon meeting at Clayton's house, 23 April 1995
The next meetings are scheduled for 13 May at the Dreamweavers Guild,
then on 11 June, and 16 July to be in Hattiesburg
The CCon Board of Directors (BoD) were approved as follows:
- Frank Schiavio - Chairman
- Mark Burdict - Vice-Chair
- Larry Stanbury - Secretary
- Jason Fisher - Treasurer
The CCon Managers were approved as follows:
- Frank Schiavio - Public Relations
- Mark Burdict - Administration
- Julie Haber - Programming
- Robert Neagle - Operations
The CCon Manager Staff Positions are as follows:
- Public Relations - Publicity, Scholarship, Charity, Publications
- Administration - Dealers, Art Show, Registration, Hotel Liason
- Operations - Security, Logistics, Con Center Liason, Con Ops, Tech Ops, Volunteers, Courier
- Programming - Guest Liason, Contest Coordinator, Movie Room, Hospitality, Events, Info Booth
The following CCon Staff positions were approved as follows:
- Clayton Bain - Guests Liason
- Courier - Larry Stansbury
- Con Jr Chair - Tony Kinsey
The Theme for CoastCon XIX will be "Taking Herbie Back to the Future"
Possible Guests are Elizabeth Moon (author) and Sam Lewis (FASA)
Rates for CCon XIX are:
- $10 Volunteers
- $5 Staff/Directors
- $15 until 01 Aug 95
- $20 until 01 Jan 96
- $25 until 28 Feb 96
- $30 after 28 Feb 96
- $15 for Friday only
- $20 for Saturday only
- $5 for Sunday only
- $15 Replacement Badges
More staff positions need to be filled. Come to the 13 May meeting at
Dreamweaver's Guild and get involved if you want to help make it happen.
Staff Positions available and Managers over them are listed above.
Submitted by CCon Secretary :::
CoastCon Board of Directors Meeting Minutes, April 23, 1995
- Call to order, 1:10pm.
- Discussion on CoastCon Convention 18 (CC18): comments made by attendees
of the meeting; suggestions, thoughts, etc. discussed.
- Change-over reports given: very little information discussed. No official
count of attendees of CC18. No official report of CoastCon Inc funds and assets.
- Motion by Clayton Bain that we close business for CC18. Second by Aj Brockway.
Motion passed.
- 15 minute recess called at 2:40pm for exchange of any changeover data and
materials.
- 3:06pm CoastCon Board of Directors (CCBOD) meeting reconvened.
- Quorum checked: 7 CCBOD members present: Frank Schiavo (Pres),
Mark Burdick (Vice Pres), Larry Stanbery (Sec), Jason Fisher (Tres),
Julie Haber (MAL), Tim Broome (MAL), Tony Kimsey (MAL). Not present:
Steve Rush (MAL), Bill Guitarez (MAL), John Kim
- Motion by Frank Schiavo that Frank Schiavo be appointed Chairman of
CoastCon Convention 19 (CC19). Seconded by Larry Stanbery. Motion passed.
- Motion by Frank Schiavo that Mark Burdick be appointed Vice Chairman of CC19.
Seconded by Julie Haber. Motion passed.
- Motion by Frank Schiavo that Larry Stanbery be appointed Secretary for CC19.
Seconded by Tim Broome. Motion passed.
- Motion by Frank Schiavo that Jason Fisher be appointed Treasurer for CC19.
Seconded by Tony Kimsey. Motion passed.
- Frank Schiavo noted that the above motions and positions are to help demonstrate
that CoastCon Inc may be a separate entity from the conventions which it may sponsor.
- Discussion on guests: Elizabeth Moon was proposed as a tenative literary guest
of honor. Clayton Bain volunteered to assist with acquisition of guests over the
next few months.
- Motion by Frank Schiavo that Clayton Bain be appointed Guest Liaison for CC19.
Seconded by Mark Burdick. Motion passed.
- Noted that receipts from the Holiday Inn Express for the CC18 weekend could be
presented to the Director of Registration and/or the Treasurer in order to receive
one membership to CC19 per receipt, per December 1994 meeting notes. (Secretary's Note:
- Frank Schiavo tasked CC19 staff with acquiring all serial numbers for all CoastCon Inc
equipment, and reporting this information to Larry Stanbery.
- Frank Schiavo noted that the four (4) majors areas of CC19 are: Public Relations
(PR), Administration (Admin), Programming (Prog), and Operations (Ops).
- Motion by Frank Schiavo that Frank Schiavo be accepted as the Director of Public
Relations. Seconded by Julie Haber. Motion passed.
- Motion by Frank Schiavo that Mark Burdick be accepted as the Director of
Administration. Seconded by Tim Broome. Motion passed.
- Motion by Frank Schiavo that Julie Haber be accepted as the Director of
Programming. Seconded by Jason Fisher. Motion passed.
- Motion by Frank Schiavo that Robert Neagle be accepted as the Director of
Operations. Seconded by Tony Kimsey. Motion passed.
- Motion by Frank Schiavo that Tony Kimsey be accepted as the Chairman of CoastCon
Jr (CCJR). Seconded by Mark Burdick. Motion passed.
- Discussion was opened on the topic of CCJR, including possible dates, locations,
guests. Discussion on this topic was tabled until a later date.
- Discussion was opened on the theme for CC19. Straw poll resulted in choice of
"CoastCon Goes Back to the Future" as the theme for CC19.
- Motion by Frank Schiavo that Larry Stanbery be appointed Courier for CC19.
Seconded by Tony Kimsey. Motion passed.
- Discussion opened on CC19 membership rates.
- Motion by Larry Stanbery that CoastCon Inc accept the following as rates at the
door for CC19: $15 for Friday, $20 for Saturday, $5 for Sunday, $30 for weekend.
Seconded by Frank Schiavo. Motion passed: 5 - 1 - 1.
- Motion by Jason Fisher that there be a $15 replacement fee for badges at CC19.
Seconded by Mark Burdick. Motion passed: 6 - 0 - 1.
- Motion by Frank Schiavo that CoastCon Inc accept the following as pre-registration
weekend rates for CC19: $15 until August 1, 1995, $20 until January 1, 1996, $25 until
February 28, 1996, and $30 from March 1, 1996, through the first day of CC19. Se
- Motion by Frank Schiavo that CoastCon Inc accept the rates for staff and volunteer
memberships for CC18 as the rates for staff and volunteer rates for CC19 ($5 and $10,
respectively). Seconded by Tony Kimsey. Motion passed: 6 - 0 - 1.
- Next CCBOD meeting set for May 13, 1995, at 1:00pm, at Dreamweaver's Guild in Long Beach, MS.
- Meeting closed at 5:17pm
Frosty :::
- Notes from CCon 13 May 95 Meeting . . . .
- LARP will be at CCon 19 sponsored by DreamWeaver's Guild
- 01 Jun 95 is the deadline for the next newsletter submissions
- Video rooms will be back at CCon 19
- There will be a CCon mixer/party at NOSFFF
- CCon will be doing WolfCon's hospitality suite
- CCon jr. will be on 28/29 Oct '95
STAFF POSITIONS
-----------------------------------
- Richard Fortenberry - Contest Coordinationn staff position
- Joey - Movie Room
- Tim Broome - Gaming
- John Kimber - PR (??)
- Diane Young - Art Show
- Bonita Moreau - Registration
Technically the SotMESC is now sanctioned by CCon to provide this service.
CCon also has stated they will not censor nor dictate how this list will
operate or what can be submitted and transmitted.
Hand submission by Richard Fortenberry :::
Hello, I am your contest coorinator (yes, he typoed there), Richard
Fortinberry, for Coastconn 19. Please find below a list of contests for
Coastcon 19. If you would like to help with any of the listed contests or
have a suggestion of another contest to be held at Coastcon 19, please contact
me at this address:
Coastcon
Box 1423
Biloxi, Ms 39533-1423
Attention: Contest Coorinator (and he printed that too)
- Contests
- talent show
- clairon call (another one)
- writing
- video room
- costume
- muniatures - Tim Broome
- sandcastle
- kite
- scavenger hunt
- any other
From: ken.grimes@mcmail.vanderbilt.edu
The Web Page for NASFiC / DragonCon is now ready :
http://www.dragoncon.org/
dragoncon . Several former CoastCon guests will be there, including Richard
and Wendy Pini, George Alec Effinger, Don Maitz, and Timothy Zahn . Mr. Zahn is
scheduled to debate Ms. Bjo Trimble on the merits of the Star Wars vs. Star Trek
universes . This will be a HUGE convention, so if you like what you see on the
web page, make your reservations NOW. Also begin saving up your funds- if you
thought the Holiday Inn Express was expensive this year, wait 'til you see the
room rates for the Hilton !!
See you there,
Ken
A room party contest will be sponsored at CCon Jr. at the Holiday
Inn Express on Hwy 49 this year from 28 Oct - 29 Oct.
REMINDER: CCon XIX is from 22-24 March 1995.
New Positions
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Ann Cavitt - volunteers
Steve Rush - Director Con-Ops
Rebecca Rush - volunteers asst.
Robert Moreau - Registration Asst.
Everyone will need an Asst by the August 1995 meeting. This will be
at Crescent City Con in N.O. on 06 Aug 1995 starting at 1pm.
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Crescent City Con X - 04-06 Aug 1995 in New Orleans
Michael O'Hare - Commander Sinclair of 'Babylon 5'
Nigel Bennett - Lacroix of 'Forever Knight'
Deborah Duchene - Janette of 'Forever Knight'
George Alec Effinger - Hugo Winner of N.O.
Ann Cavitt - F.G.O.H. from the Porno Patrol
Panels, gaming, 60 dealer tables, large art show, video rooms (fusion
video, W.H.I.P. tv), saturday night dance, LARP, charity auction, costume
contest, 24-hour hospitality suite.
At the Quality hotel and convention center, 2261 N.Causeway Blvd.
Metairie, La 70001 (504) 833-8211, room rates $60/night with the Con.
$25 until 18 June, $30 at the door, 7-12 years old 1/2 price,
those under 6 are free, and those over 65 are free.
Crescent City Con, Box 52622, N.O., La 70150-2622 (504) 448-0489
Frosty :::
Report of the 09 July 95 meetings at Dreamweaver's Guild (868-9977)
Next meetings :::
- 30 July at DreamWeaver's Guild
- 06 Aug at Crescent City Con
- 13 Aug at DreamWeaver's Guild
- 10 Sept at DreamWeaver's Guild
Possible Guests being considered:
- James Doohan - Star Trek
- Poppy Z. Bright - Vampire LARP
- Aaron Allston - Game Designer
- Adrian Paul - Highlander Series ( this one may be definite )
The new M.A.L. for CCon is Robert Neagle
At Crescent City Con :::
- CC / CC Jr will be sponsoring the dance
- CC / CC Jr are taking ad spaces out
- CC will be running the hospitality room for 4-hours
The Porno Patrol will be sponsoring the KidCon during CC 19 for sat. 10-2pm
CC banner is being made . . . .
The Guest Liason position is open
That's all . . . I will be in Vegas for the 06 Aug meeting
so I hope someone will let us know what happens.
From: Jake Jacobs
Just a reminder....CRESCENT CITY CON....New Orleans....August 4-5-6
Celebrating their 10th year with the following guests:
- Michael O'Hare (Commander Sinclair of Babalon 5)
- Nigel Bennett (Lacroix of Forever Knight)
- Deborah Duchene (Janette of Forever Knight)
- George Alec Effinger (New Orleans' own Hugo winner)
- Ann Cavitt (Fan Guest of Honor, of the Porno Patrol)
They also have:
Panels, Gaming (by SAGA), 60 dealers tables (sold out),
a large art show, video rooms, Saturday night dance,
role playing, charity auction, costume contest ($ prizes),
and a 24 hour hospitality suite.
Location is the same hotel as last year but with a different name:
- QUALITY Hotel and Convention Center (504) 833-8211
- 2261 North Causeway Blvd., Metairie, LA 70001
- Room rate $55 per night if you mention Crescent City Con
It's too late to pre-register but the at-the-door rate is only $30
and they do have one-day rates.
For other information contact their OFMIC at 504-488-0489
This information submitted by Jake Jacobs
(but don't contact him--he's on vacation)
From: jmpierce (Jimmy Malcolm Pierce)
Hmm... Bonita and Lou-Anna told me that the star of Highlander
tv series was our Guest of Honor.
Whats the info on this ?
Jim.
-Frosty note: Yep, seems to be the case. I think his name is Adrian Paul (??).
From: DianeY1003@aol.com
Thanks for the info. And hello to everyone from me in the already starting
to get cool north. (Michigan). Hope to be back down there soon.
-Frost Note:
CCon JR is scheduled for Oct 28/29
CCon is scheduled for Mar 22/24 1996
WolfCon is scheduled for Oct 6/7/8
HubCon is scheduled for Sept 16/17
The Next CCon newsletter will be out this month.
From: EnigmaXXX@aol.com
COME TO HUB CON
It is this weekend.
At Cloverleaf mall.
Call 784-3496 ask for Joe for info
Call 544-4676 ask for Greg for info.
It's $15.00 for 2 days or $10.00 for one day.
H'Burg MISSISSIPPI
-JDM
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Frosty Sez ::
- Another meeting down, this 17th of Sept, 1995.
- CCon Will have couter gaming there for '96. I have a feeling that
Doom will be a big player. You can bring you own machines also.
- Elizabeth Moon is a confirmed guest for her travel arrangements.
- The Holiday Inn Express does not want CCon XIX there (in a nutshell).
- The Broadwater Beach Towers will be the CCon XIX host hotel
with lots of interior covered space. $75/night for 4 people.
- If you did not get a Newsletter recently, contact CoastCon to get one.
- CCon will be sponsoring WolfCon's hospitality suite this year.
- There will be more room at the Convention center as CCon XIX
takes over every square inch of the place.
- The next CCon meetings are 29 Oct at CCon Jr,
12 Nov in New Orleans and 03 Dec at the Broadwater Biloxi.
- The CCon WWW page is being constructed slowly. More info
when this gets finished. Thanks to WolfCon for helping.
Pssst: Make us a new mailing header. This one sucks.
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From: jmpierce@whale.st.usm.edu (Jimmy Malcolm Pierce)
Any unconfirmed guests ? I have the newsletter, I was just wondering
if we were any closer to confirming any of those mentioned...
Holiday Inn Express doesn't like us ? Well, we [ my sisters
and I ] haven't stayed there the past two years... Any idea what upset
them ?
Later, DJ.
-Frost Note: HIX dropped us since they have someone else they are committed to.
From: nexus@datasync.com (Jimmy W. Simmons)
>From: jmpierce@whale.st.usm.edu (Jimmy Malcolm Pierce)
> Any unconfirmed guests ? I have the newsletter, I was just wondering
>if we were any closer to confirming any of those mentioned...
> Holiday Inn Express doesn't like us ? Well, we [ my sisters
>and I ] haven't stayed there the past two years... Any idea what upset
>them ?
>Later, DJ.
Hi DJ, I was at the Committee Meeting on Sunday at HUBCONIII, and so far
thay are still in debates as to which guests to have, Thay are still
desiring a "media guest" and I personally think thay should continue with
this desire. But so far the confirmed list hasn't been completed yet. As
for the Holiday Inn EXPRESS, thay NEVER did like us. I've worked security
for the Con now 4 years straight, and every time we use that hotel thay dick
us over. Changing agreements with the Convention as to 24 hour gaming, and
hosp. suite, and concerning video rooms too. Even though the change has
been made to move the host hotel to Broadwater Towers (voted and passed) we
will have better service from them (thay WANT our business) and will be
providing 4 large buildings for con events, video rooms, 24hr gaming, hosp.
suite, hotel dance... Rooms are $75 a night (up to 4 people) and none of
this (*2 night minimum*) crap that Holiday Inn Express pulled at CCon18.
Hey if whale is allowing you PPP access now, check out the Coast Con
unoffical WebPage,http://www.datasync.com/~nexus/conpage.html
cya!
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From: braddr@mail.connectamerica.com (Brad Roberts)
Hiya frosty.. I dunno what's going on, but I'm still not on the mailing list,
and haven't been for years.. I guess moving several times hasn't helped much..
:) (the snail mail one that is.. the email one's worked perfect ever since
you've added me to it). So.. two things.. :)
1) Could you change my email address for the list
from: braddr@connectamerica.com
to: braddr@puremagic.com
2) Could you assist me in getting my name on the snail mail address list
Brad Roberts
13492 Research Blvd, Suite 120-184
Austin, TX 78750
Thanks,
Brad
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-Frost Note: Consider it done.
From: shadow@cmaster.com
Is CCON jr. Going to be at HIX?
-Frost Note: According to the CCon Jr. flier their Con is
Oct 28/29 at the Holiday Inn Hwy 49 Gulfport
I STRONGLY emphasis the HIGHWAY 49 part.
From: veastman@selu.edu
hey guys...I need a news letter...let me know where to send my address to get
one....
Val
-Frost Note: Try sending one this way and I can forward it.
From: Isaac Traxler -- LSU VAX Systems Programmer
About a year ago, I started an informal CoastCon Web Page. It has
a brief description of what CoastCon is about and a readable archive
of the last year of SotMESC CoastCon messages.
If the Web Development "team" would like to borrow it/help from me/etc.
Please contact me. The page has recently been moved (so access info will be
incorrect). It is now at http://www.intersurf.com/~isaac/coastcon-info.html.
Isaac Traxler
isaac@intersurf.com
-Frost Note: Nexus@datasync.com is the person to talk too.
Also, FYI, it is 'SotMESC'. Nothing 'soft' there =:)
From: "Ron E. Allen"
Ron E. Allen Mississippi State University::Wolfcon V
Wolfcon V - "The Adventure Continues"
Sponsored by the MSGA
The MSGA is sponsoring Wolf Con 5-North Mississippi's best Science
Fiction/ Fantasy/ Gaming convention- in the Trotter Convention Center,
Columbus, Mississippi, October 6, 7, 8, 1995. In addition to the Type 1
and Type 2 sanctioned magic tournaments, Wolfcon 5 will be sponsoring an
Art Auction and a Jaycee's Mississippi Memorial burn center for children
Charity Auction, 4-6pm, Saturday, October 7th.
Tournament Gaming Includes:
- Stop Card Tourney
- Vampire L.A.R.P.
- AD&D
- Don't Look Back
- Champions Slug-Fest & Super Friends Tourney
- Clay O Rama
- War Hammer 40k
- Battle Tech
*All tournaments are playable without any conflicts- there will be a $2
refundable-when-you-play pre-registration/registration fee for each
tournament. Any gaming conflicts will be refunded.
Call 323-2086, or 325-8566 for art submissions or fruther information.
Rates:
$10/FRIDAY $15/SAT $10/SUN
$5/Friday gothic dance $5/Saturday Night Dance or
$25/Weekend
Art-
Artists must pay for shipping and handling both ways. The basic
hanging fee for art is $0.25 per S.F. (calculated by measuring largest
square area of piece... [length of side 1 in inches * length of
side 2 in inches / 144]*$.25
Sales Rates for Dealer's Tables:
- 6' table - $30
- 8' table - $40
- $90 for 10'x10' floor space with an 8' table and two 6' tables
- $75 for a 10x10 w/o tables
To Pre-Register, send your pre-registration fees along with your name,
address, phone number, and badge name to:
MSGA C/O
Ron E. Allen
P. O. Box 4610
MSU, MS 39762
Thank you,
Ron
From: nexus@datasync.com (Jimmy W. Simmons)
>From: Isaac Traxler -- LSU VAX Systems Programmer
>About a year ago, I started an informal CoastCon Web Page. It has
>a brief description of what CoastCon is about and a readable archive
>of the last year of SoftMesc CoastCon messages.
>If the Web Development "team" would like to borrow it/help from me/etc.
>Please contact me. The page has recently been moved (so access info will be
>incorrect). It is now at http://www.intersurf.com/~isaac/coastcon-info.html.\
>Isaac Traxler
>isaac@intersurf.com
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Hi this is Jimmy, here receantly I have begun the creation of Coasits still "unoffical"
but as soon the vote goes through with the committee it will become the Offical CoastCon
HOMEpage. I jotted down the url Isaac, and I intend to add it within the webpage I have
going, currentlyhave mentioned. Thanks for speaking out, hope to see ALL of you at CoastCon
19, or CoastCon Jr. this year.
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From: veastman@selu.edu
SNAIL MAIL ADDRESS FOR ME:
Valerie Eastman
P.O. Box 346
Robert, La. 70455
Thanks guys....I'd appreciate a news letter soon.
Frosty :::
Just a small note. First, what do you guys think
if CCon gets a Star Trek or Lost in Space guest ??
And, you can also send mail directed personally
to the CCon staff at coastcon@aol.com in addition
to this site.
From: jmpierce@whale.st.usm.edu (Jimmy Malcolm Pierce)
I got the news letter and saw the bit about guest suggestions.
Why not 'Forever Knight' or 'Xena' or 'Hercules.'
There is also the people who do the voices for Animaniacs
characters ! And whats the word on Adrian Paul ? If we want a
media guest, lets go for some that are recently popular !
I thought there were plenty of guest possibilties... why do
we have just one confirmed guest ? From statements on
alt.fandom.cons over the last two years, there are apparently
resources/files out there that give informtion on how to contact
authors and artists. Has anyone thought to contact the local
chapter of any writer groups/associations ?
Later, DJ.
From: Mischa Damon Krilov
> Just a small note. First, what do you guys think
> if CCon gets a Star Trek or Lost in Space guest ??
Personally, I would rather not have such guests at CoastCon.. I think
such fans would then overrun the rest of the congoers and make for a poor
atmosphere. I just wish there was decent gaming going on.
Me.
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From: techno@mindgames.com (William Howard)
I have a question about coast con..........
Why is it that it seems every year they get more strict witha bunch of
little anoying rules.... and just plain "Oh your not fun anymore"
attitudes...
I mean, when they are so concerned about whether or not someone's badge is on
their upper left chest area or not seems kinda like someone really has TOOmuch
free time on their hands... I mean they really seem to makeit a lot less
enjoyable with all their little pre-de-militarized zone attitudes....????
From: ken.grimes@mcmail.vanderbilt.edu
Dear Coast Conners;
I would like to remind everyone that the Archive albums are open
submissions by any member. If you have a photograph from a past CoastCon that
you would like to share, bring a copy by the Art Show table at the convention
and it will be placed in the archive. You might want to write the date it was
taken on the back so the archivist will know which album it goes into.
From: jmpierce@whale.st.usm.edu (Jimmy Malcolm Pierce)
> >From: techno@mindgames.com (William Howard)
> >
> >I have a question about coast con..........
> >
> >I mean, when they are so concerned about whether or not someone's
> > badge is on their upper left chest area or not seems kinda like
> > someone really has TOOmuch free time on their hands... I mean
> > they really seem to makeit a lot less enjoyable with all their
> > little pre-de-militarized zone attitudes....????
Welcome to Fandom. Where there are no stakes, but plenty of
ego.
I wear my badge where it is readily visible. Somewhere on my
front of my body/clothing.
They don't cop an attitude with me... I'm not tolerant of
dweebs... :-)
One year I wore badges from all of the years I had been to
CoastCon... some of the security volunteers had fits... I told
them to grow up !
Whats really funny about such people is that I have been a fan
of science fiction before any of them were born !
In other words: Never Underestimate the Power of Human
Stupidity ! RAH.
Later, DJ of alt.callahans
From: The NeXus
Just a note. to all members, future, present or past, the rules were
established for a reason. I have been working security for Coastcon for
many years now, also do it for a couple of other cons, and I have to
defend all of these things I suppose, concerning the badge policy, the
bylaws state that the badge must be worn at all times within the
convention area, and must be visible from the front, thay perfer on your
shirt in the front, where its most visible. I personally DO NOT CARE, as
long as "I can see it" I am not going to question you about it. The only
reason why thay made this policy is because people would try to HIDE
their badge under clothing etc. When YOU the fan place the badge on
your pants or hat or under a costume, exspect to get STOPPED every few
minutes, all weekend long, because we will do it. But on the same key,
we aren't going to harrass you if you're badge is in "PLAIN SIGHT" from
the front. And I don't see ANY problems with wearing other badges from
different cons, or past CCons along with this year's membership. To
further back this up, ALL, and Io convention members, but I also find that some of
the people complaining really are causing a problem to warrent attention
by the security. We shouldn't have to keep telling someone to put their
badge on where ihful eye for problems that arise, not to be police or to
harrass, and we don't exspect any of this to happen this year. So I want
all members to come with high spirits, exspect a good con, enjoy
yourself, get to know one another and have FUN...
Jimmy. Asst. Director of Security CCon19
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On Tue, 3 Oct 1995, Frosty wrote:
> Welcome to Fandom. Where there are no sn attitude with me... I'm not tolerant of
> dweebs... :-)
> One year I wore badges from all of the years Ity, won't happen this year either,
there is a strict screening policy for members of security, no gophers
are going to be used, no one under 18 will be accepted... :')
-Frost Note: That message was from Jim, not me.
From: DianeY1003@aol.com
Talking about growing up! Maybe it's just that security wants to make sure
that only people who have paid to get in to the con, get in. So the people
who have paid, don't get upset that someone got in free. It's kind of tough
to tell who is 'legal' if you can't find their badge, and if you have 20
people going through the door at one time, you need to be able to see the
badges. Nobody has ever said "wear your badge on the upper left quadrant of
your body"! When you have a con that has almost 2000 attendees, you have to
take precautions. All the bigger cons do the same thing. All that is asked
is to have the badge visible for the security people. Get a grip!
> Frosty :::
>
>
> Just a small note. First, what do you guys think
> if CCon gets a Star Trek or Lost in Space guest ??
> And, you can also send mail directed personally
> to the CCon staff at coastcon@aol.com in addition
> to this site.
Is it really worth it to get someone with over-bloated honorariums(sp?)
Only if you have the money and start advertising 6months in advance on TV
and RADIO and Con Booklets... That is what I believe.
Ron Allen
WolfCon Media Coordinator
From: jmpierce@whale.st.usm.edu (Jimmy Malcolm Pierce)
I agree with Ron. Star Trek cast ask for lots of money, and some
make no guarantees they will show up. I call that legalized robbery...
There are 'Netizens who will go to cons... how about Joel
Furr ? :-)
Later, DJ.
-Frost Note: I am ignorant of 99% of these people, who is Joel Furr ??
From: jmpierce@whale.st.usm.edu (Jimmy Malcolm Pierce)
Frosty, Joel Furr is the originator of alt.fan.lemur
I think thats it... he is supposedly a strange person...
Jim.
-Frost Note: Why would CCon want this guy ?? Or, were you kidding ??
We have enough 'strange' people at CCon as it is =:)
From: MarkB64011@aol.com
CoastCon 19 HOTEL INFO!!!!!
The Official hotel for CoastCon 19 is the Broadwater Beach Resort East!!
Yes, we moved!
Please read this note completely!
* * * * HOTEL INFO * * * *
Name: Broadwater Beach Resort EAST
2060 Beach Blvd.
Biloxi, MS 39531
Reservations: (601) 388-2211
1-800-647-3964
BE SURE TO MENTION YOU ARE WITH COASTCON !!
Rate: $75.00 per night for up to FOUR people in a room
(no minimum stay)
EXTRAS: If you are staying in the hotel, you will get a 20%
discount at any of the resorts restaurants!!
Location: The Broadwater Beach Resort EAST is located about
one mile to the east of the Coliseum. We are
working on a shuttle service - keep your fingers
crossed.
NOTE: There are TWO Broadwater Beach Resort Hotels! We are
at the Resort EAST, the one with the eight-story tower
in front - NOT the one with the marina!
The cut off date for this special rate is February 20, 1996 - make your
reservations early!!!
If you have any problems with the hotel when you book your room, please call
CoastCon's voice mail at (601) 435-5217 or
email me at markb64011@aol.com. Thanks and see you there!
From: jmpierce@whale.st.usm.edu (Jimmy Malcolm Pierce)
... Well, maybe Joel Furr being at Coast Con would convince
the hotel we are not as strange as they thought... :-)
Yes, I was being somewhat silly in suggesting him. He hangs
out on alt.fan.lemur and rec.humor.oracle.d
DJ.
For Frosty and everyone else-
(please forgive a dyslexic's spelling)
Ever thought of an easily computerized registration process using Netscape?
About the attached HTML file:
As you can see the buttons are linked (NAME="7a") and the type RADIO
assures only one entry per hour (or per two hours or however you want
to set it up), then Netscape (AKA MOZILLA) conviently tells you what
the person entered/signed up for along with the time, so you can
conviently(sp?) parse each registration entry into schedules for the
people
when they arrive... you could also have them register in the convention
on a computer.
What does this mean for CCON?
This would be great for CCON as the shear volume of people comes
in you could have 10-15 computers on-line in the colisium --closed or open
net-- where people would come in(or HTTP in), type their name, address,
phone number, emergency number, badge name --see our form from
Wolf Con V-- number of days etc, and then send it.
After a central computer received it, it would either send it to
a spesific printer or printer tray where color paper would be waiting.
Here's the hard part- Someone in programming (either C or PERL)
would have to either wright a program to parse and hold the badge until
an attendant took up the money and allowed it to print, or a program that
would keep track of the badge numbers...
It would print out the perfect badge at the top of the correct colored
form, along with a "Rules" page... The attendant takes their money, gets
them to sign the rules page, then quick-cuts their badge from the rules
list, stuffs the badge in a holder and staples it shut.
You could probably get a local computer store or IBM or Apple or
both(Since Netscape knows no platform...) to lend computers to the cause
[of CCON] (and to showcase their latest toys...)
(Feel free to add... I am sure I haven't thought of everything)
Drawbacks-
You need a programmer with a moderate knowledge of PERL or C to handle
the parsing of the incoming data.
The need for computers and printers on the floor (which can be turned to
computer tourney gaming later)(I would recomend putting the printers on
roll-away carts for easability of shut down at night--if you shut down)
Advantages-
After the programmer has established the program to do the badges, the
rest of the INFO can be placed in a Database, or at the very least, a
Formatted ASCII text file. NO MORE trying to decipher "is this a W or an
M in this address line???"
Fewer people need to tend registration.
Badges are easier to read.
Badge numbers are automatically kept up with.
People can pre-register with the system over the net and a credit
card#(Secure server required).
Artists can buy space over the net.
Dealers can buy space over the net.
People can pre-register for games so everyone gets the chance to play in
a tourney game (also good for initializing schedules, finding out how
many GM/DMs are needed, where interests lie this year etc)
Gamers can automatically be signed in (in order) as alternates in certain
games.
You could probably sell the idea and parsing programs to dragon con (maby
for mailing lists, space, free memberships, special rates, etc)
Feel free to bounce ideas back into the frey and hit me upside the head
if I am being silly... Though I think it is a good idea.
Thanks
Ron
PS- You *may* want to get an address assigned from the southern hub
(ie CoastCon.com)
R.
From: lavigne@whale.st.usm.edu (David Lavigne)
Well, I'm not pleased about the hotel selection for a couple of reasons.
Though, I don't know what choices the committee had for choosing it.
- Tower versus open motel such as we had with Holiday Inn Express
Security is a nightmare, Vandelizations by other guests can cause
problems for the convention. Vandelizations by our people will
reflect badly on us. Has happened in the past. It's more difficult
with many floors to watch them all at the same time. Means more
security people will be needed at the con. Please get calm individuals
not the power hungry individuals that can easily be found, because they
(power hungry) volunteer early for these positions.
- Other Hotels may be cheeper, due to the newly opened Casino highrises
Hotels.
- I don't believe that we can sell out this new hotel, which will cause
mundanes(ie non-convention people) to interact with our people. Can
cause shutdown of the convention during evening activities at the hotel.
Can cause complaints to hotel management, etc.
Advantages
If it rains, then we are TOTALLY indoors.
-Frost Note: I really like these notes at the bottom =:)
We need a hotel that can hold from 100-200 potential
members w/ space for gaming/dances/etc. and want us.
I know the Broadwater wanted us, at least. Comments ??
From: MarkB64011@aol.com
In reference to the hotel concerns presented:
- The Holiday Inn Express REFUSED to allow us use of the hotel for the
simple fact that they have 25 rooms booked for a bus tour the weekend of
CoastCon. They would not allow CoastCon in the hotel unless CoastCon is the
ONLY occupant.
- The Holiday Inn Express also would have insisted that we PURCHASE the
entire hotel. This move proved to be costly last year.
- The facility we will be using at the Broadwater is called 'Gulf Hall' and
it is situated OUTSIDE the hotel itself (about 15-20 yards from the front
door)
- We have made arrangements with the hotel for security problems.
- Hotels with convention/meeting space have NOT lowered their prices since
the opening of casino-affiliated hotels (maybe another year or two). And the
negotiated rate was found to be lower than any other contracts the hotel was
currently negotiating.
- If we sell our room block, the meeting space is FREE! This is in
contrast to the Holiday Inn Express who charged us for the meeting space even
though we PAID for the ENTIRE hotel! A lose-lose situation.
In closing, I ask that CoastCon members give the hotel a chance. It will be
different and maybe a bit of a problem, but I think you will be pleased with
the outcome. Lastly, the current Committee is attempting to give CoastCon a
'facelift'.
We hope that the changes will make the convention better, more fun, and more
profitable. After all, the 20th anniversary of CoastCon is coming in
1997.....shouldn't we have enough capital to make it a truly spectacular
event?
Comments welcome........
From: The NeXus
Well for one the Holiday Inn Express did NOT want our convention, thay
on-purpose booked some other group for that weekend and do not want us
mixing with them. The Broadwater has its OWN full security force, so
security provided by the hotel will be fully staffed "not a couple of
Swetman guards" so between their security (I know most of them
personally) and our CCon hotel security staff, we should be able to
minimize the majority of criminal activity by convention guests. Also
this hotel's only real drawback is the extra drive to and from the
coliseum, other than that, the hotel's facilities are quite nice, and its
the ONLY other hotel in Biloxi to offer convention space, and might I add
more space than what the Express offered!!! In my view after sitting in
on the staff meetings I think "thay" made the right choice to go with the
Broadwater Towers. Thay should also have plenty of hotel rooms as well.
Come to the meetings and get involved, intead of blindly state about what
mistakes thay have or are making.
Jimmy
Asst. Director of Security
Coast Con 19 (Hotel Div.)
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From: lavigne@whale.st.usm.edu (David Lavigne)
Jimmy,
I was involved for several years at an upper level, And also, I did
state at the very front, That I didn't have all the information available.
But I was involved(5-7 years ago) with the decision to go to different
hotels so I am somewhat informed concerning the choices which really
haven't changed in the last 5-7 years. So I may be blind concerning the
new committee decision, but I remember the concerns from the Past
committees when I was closely involved. And I wanted to make sure that
people remembered the concerns of the past.
If you don't remember the past, you are bound to repeat it.
Also, it wasn't stated that we were going to be in the back section of
that hotel until after someone reponded to my post. And I did know
concerning the problems with the Holiday Inn, they haven't changed for the
7 years since I was involved. I interact with conventions that have
nothing to do with Coastcon or it's cousins on a somewhat regular basis.
Thus, I'm aware of the current convention concerns on the gulf coast.
Also, I'm aware of problems concerning the Hotel's security over the past
three years, (Not last year, I didn't hear anything about last year). And
I mean the security that the Hotel pays for, not our security teams.
From: Mischa Damon Krilov
Just how far away is the new hotel from the Collesium? Are we talking a
drive, or a brisk walk?
Me.
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From: jmpierce@whale.st.usm.edu (Jimmy Malcolm Pierce)
Well, I and my sisters stay at Motel 6 and drive to the
Coliseum. I know most folks don't have the choice but to walk,
but it might make it easier to plan your weekend. Decide what
events you will be going to on Saturday [ as an example], take
what you need for that, then go back to the hotel if needed. The
three of us find its much easier, and fewer trips, that method.
Later, DJ of alt.callahans [ We are posting a Rocky/Rocky and
Bullwinkle/Rocky Horror Picture Show Halloween Story Line in
alt.callahans this year. Read and enjoy. I've already posted
'DJ's Journey to Halloween Parts 1-9']
From: MarkB64011@aol.com
The Broadwater Beach Resort EAST is just under one mile to the east of the
Coliseum. For the fitness or health inclined, not a bad walk. For the rest
of us - a short drive. We are negotiating with the hotel to provide a
shuttle service. This may prove to be too costly, however. Keep your
fingers crossed!
From: "Julie Ann Haber"
I've got some good news in the programming division. As of yesterday,
White Wolf has agreed to come to our convention. They will be bringing
with them some game designers, illustrators, prizes, and charity auction
material. They have also agreed to run a Vampire: The Masquarade (sorry
about the spelling) game over the course of the weekend.
We have also confirmed Tim Beach, now working for Wizards of the Coast,
as our gaming guest. He will also be bringing with him representitives
from Wizards.
If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, I would like to hear
them. You can e-mail me at jhaber@ocean.st.usm.edu
Thanks, See you Jr.
Julie Haber
Programming Division Head
CoastCon 19
From: The NeXus
Hmmmmm, good question, I think its a couple of miles just West of the
Coliseum, I would advise driving to and from the hotel. Now the
Committee is looking into shuttle for the convention members who are
staying at the hotel, but its not a firm thing yet. Someone else on here
might know the EXACT milage, but I am figuring 2 miles, so walking
wouldn't be too much fun...
-Frost Note: Ack, cut out the long quotes and pasting =:P
And, the hotel is EAST of the Coliseum.
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Frosty :::
Some notes from the 29 October 1995 CoastCon meeting at CC Jr.
White Wolf is coming to CoastCon. They will be bringing
several guests, prizes, gifts and running L.A.R.P. there.
WolfCon is folding after 5 Cons. Their remaining staff
are anticipated to be merging with CoastCon.
A media guest will be announced at the next CCon meeting,
or there will not be one.
Maxy Pertuit (sp) is the Guest Liason.
Jaime is the Computer Services Staff.
Confirmed Guests: Elizabeth Moon, Michael Stackpole,
Tom Dupree, L.A.Williams, Tim Beach and Ruth Thompson.
The next meeting is 12 Nov at 'The Bakery' (504) 282-9203
at 5321 Franklin Av in New Orleans, LA . . Located slightly
off of I-10.
Also, if your group would like to be mentioned in the CoastCon
program book, or on the CCon Web page, send a 120-word write-up,
a business-card sized logo, and how to get in touch with them
here at sotmesc@datasync.com or Sotmesc, Box 573, Long Beach, Ms 39560
and they will be assimilated for utilization.
From: "Julie Ann Haber"
We have one more addition to our guest list for CC 19. This year's Fan
Guest of Honor will be Ms. Sam Steeber. Sam has been in fandom for quite
a while and is a driving force behind WolfCon. She is a great fan and an
all around great person. If you haven't met her, make sure you do at
the Con.
If anyone has any suggestions for panels and/or events at the Con, please
let me know about them. I want the programming events to be what the
fans want to see. You can contact me through this, or email me at:
jhaber@ocean.st.usm.edu
Thanks,
Julie Haber
Programming Division
CoastCon 19
-Frost Note: Thanks Julie. I forgot about Sam in all the notes I wrote. =:)
From: Palewood@aol.com
Frosty -
Niels
From: EnigmaXXX@aol.com
is there a way you can tell me so that i can talk to the white wolf people ?
-JDM
-Frost Note: I take it you need White Wolf's Smail/Email/Phone listings.
Anyone got any info on contacting WW ??