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HonorCon Confirmed!!
Post by moonkist1   » Wed Jan 16, 2013 3:31 pm

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And...we're live! We have confirmation from the Hyatt in downtown Greenville, SC that they will be hosting out event on November 1 - 3rd.

I've nixed electric cars rigged out in laser tag gear driving for points through the lobby. Any one else have ideas of panels, people, or programming that they would like to see?

Thanks,
Gena
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Re: HonorCon Confirmed!!
Post by pokermind   » Thu Jan 17, 2013 10:46 am

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moonkist1 wrote:And...we're live! We have confirmation from the Hyatt in downtown Greenville, SC that they will be hosting out event on November 8 - 10th.

I've nixed electric cars rigged out in laser tag gear driving for points through the lobby. Any one else have ideas of panels, people, or programming that they would like to see?

Thanks,
Gena
Co-Chair of the Mayhem :D


Just cross referenced over on Baen' Bar
Crazy Charlie AKA pokermind wrote:They just added a new Forum, HonorCon, on the convention over on David Weber's site, no new meat yet, well they decided no bumper cars:

http://forums.davidweber.net/viewforum.php?f=17

Still nothing on official site but the logo, city, and dates.

http://honorcon.com/

Charlie :(


Chief, "You want to put out info on Hotel, near by alternatives ASAP so guys planning on attending can make reservations. Also information on preregistration etc.

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Re: HonorCon Confirmed!!
Post by tmon   » Thu Jan 17, 2013 1:34 pm

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How much is the hotel rooms?

moonkist1 wrote:And...we're live! We have confirmation from the Hyatt in downtown Greenville, SC that they will be hosting out event on November 8 - 10th.

I've nixed electric cars rigged out in laser tag gear driving for points through the lobby. Any one else have ideas of panels, people, or programming that they would like to see?

Thanks,
Gena
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Re: HonorCon Confirmed!!
Post by Fireflair   » Thu Jan 17, 2013 2:30 pm

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If you stay at the Hyatt, it's about $180 USD/night through their website. They are also pet friendly, so you can bring your 'cat with you. I don't know about Mange, however Poker. He seems a bit of a party animal and unsafe to have there.

You can find cheaper rates using Expedia or Priceline, however. (Even for the Hyatt). There are places within ten or fifteen minutes of the Hyatt which are ~$100 USD/night.

Side note, I was able to find the following about what the event:

Celebrating 20 years in the worlds of Honor Harrington.

Guests of Honor:
David Weber
Timothy Zahn
Eric Flint
David Mattingly
(Others TBD)

Events:
Art Show, Artist Alley, Board Games, Dealer Room, Fan Panels, Free Autographs, General Cosplay, All Over Guest Panels, Hall Cosplay Contest, Hospitality Miniatures, Games, Pick Up Games, Workshops
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Re: HonorCon Confirmed!!
Post by pokermind   » Thu Jan 17, 2013 3:01 pm

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Image

Missed hotel in original post.

Hyatt Regency Greenville
220 North Main Street,
Greenville, South Carolina, USA 29601
Tel: +1 864 235 1234

I called the hotel and they said 300 reserved rooms and a special rate are in the works, but won't be finalized until next week. link here for map: http://greenville.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels-greenville/services/maps/index.jsp?icamp=propMapDirections.

Here for Hotel's web page: http://greenville.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels-greenville/index.jsp

Hope this helps those planning on attending, wish I could.
Mange, <PARTY! Did some one say party? As an Imaginary Character I can imagine my self there [G]>

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Re: HonorCon Confirmed!!
Post by Duckk   » Thu Jan 17, 2013 3:26 pm

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Please let the people organizing the con do their thing and make official announcements when they're ready. I'd really hate for people to jump the gun and make plans before all the pieces are in place.
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Re: HonorCon Confirmed!!
Post by Seawolf509   » Wed Jan 23, 2013 2:54 pm

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Would like to see a supply of books of the guest of honors to be purchased. Maybe raffles giving away signed copies as prizes.
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Re: HonorCon Confirmed!!
Post by moonkist1   » Fri Jan 25, 2013 8:16 pm

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Seawolf509 wrote:Would like to see a supply of books of the guest of honors to be purchased. Maybe raffles giving away signed copies as prizes.


We already have a great book vendor who has offered to inhabit the dealer's room with her wares, plus we will have several autographing opportunities throughout the weekend.

I appreciate the doorprize/raffle idea...I know I never win, but I always end up buying a ticket anyway, and we have a wonderful charity that we are raising funds for...

:)
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Re: HonorCon Confirmed!!
Post by moonkist1   » Fri Jan 25, 2013 8:34 pm

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Okay, due to negotiation with the hotel, the date for HonorCon had to shift a week earlier. The Con will be held November 1 - 3, 2013, still at the Greenville Hyatt Downtown. Luckily, I think this is happening early enough that it shouldn't inconvenience anyone too much!

Gena
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(Who is kicking herself for not waiting another week to start announcing the Con...)
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Re: HonorCon Confirmed!!
Post by tmon   » Sat Jan 26, 2013 6:52 pm

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Have you have a room price yet? And if a person doesn't stay in the hotel what about parking?

moonkist1 wrote:Okay, due to negotiation with the hotel, the date for HonorCon had to shift a week earlier. The Con will be held November 1 - 3, 2013, still at the Greenville Hyatt Downtown. Luckily, I think this is happening early enough that it shouldn't inconvenience anyone too much!

Gena
Co-chair of the mayhem
(Who is kicking herself for not waiting another week to start announcing the Con...)
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