Norwescon 33 |April 1 - 4, 2-10 | SeaTac, WA
Norwescon logoWith just 3 days until Norwescon 33, your convention committee is hard at work finalizing details and preparing for your arrival!  We look forward to seeing you this weekend and we hope that you have a fabulous convention experience!

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MEMBERSHIPS
$60 AT THE DOOR

  For more information, visit Memberships at  norwescon.org.

NO CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT REGISTRATION - CASH AND CREDIT CARD ONLY

If you pay for your membership with PAYPAL, please bring proof of payment with you to
the convention.
THANK YOU!

ConCom Meeting Dates & Times
Saturdays:
Post Con Meeting -
May 8, 2010

Exec Team Meeting:
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

General ConCom Meeting:
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Post Meeting Social:
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

For more information visit Staff/Volunteers at norwescon.org
Hotel Info
THE NORWESCON ROOM BLOCK AT THE DOUBLETREE HOTEL IS SOLD OUT!

We have arranged for a Norwescon rate at the DoubleTree's sister hotel:
 
Hilton Seattle Airport & Convention Center

17620 International Blvd
SeaTac, Washington

Rate:
 $129.00 per night

Group/Convention Code:
NOR

Reservations:
206-244-4800
or
reserve your room online.

For more information visit Hotel at norwescon.org.
Convention Hours
The convention Hours are now posted on the website:

Art Auction
Art Show
Artists Alley
Cloak Room
Con Office
Con Security
Dealers Room
Gaming, Open
Gaming, Scheduled
Hospitality
Registration
Volunteer Lounge

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Norwescon eNewsletter March 2010 - 3rd & Final
 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Announcing Norwescon Mobile
Now you can access the program schedule via the web on your iPhone, Blackberry and other mobile devices. Norwescon Mobile is a new feature we are offering this year which links you to daily program information, GoH locations, autograph session participant lists, the gaming schedule, hotel maps, convention hours and more.  Norwescon Mobile is currently under construction but will be ready by the time you arrive at the con! Visit norwescon.org/mobile to see the work in progress and get connected!

Remember that you can also receive updates via Twitter and Facebook during the convention!   


Spaceship

Panel Descriptions are now up on the website
Visit the Programming/Event Schedule page for links to complete panel descriptions. You can also view the programming grids and download the pocket program.  Visit the Programming/Panel Participants page for a current list of panelists and links to their websites. 

Please remember that the program book and pocket program book went to press 30 days ago.  Visit the Information Table for the most accurate schedule available.  


Dragon

Hit the ground running by doing some pre-con homework!
Even for the seasoned Norwescon member, it's good to check out where things are. 

First Floor (map) Hotel Registration, Convention Registration, Art Show, Grand Ballrooms, Registration, Dealers Room, Seaports Bar, The Coffee Garden Restaurant and the Elevator to the Tower Guest Rooms, Second Floor Meeting Rooms & the 14th Floor. 

Wings - First Floor (map)
Hospitality, Volunteers, Olympic Room, Security, Convention Office, Cloak Room/Lost & Found, Artist Alley, Rotunda and the Hallways Wing 2, 3, 4, 5, 5B, 6 and 7 Guest Rooms.

Second Floor (map): Cascade Meeting Rooms, Evergreen Meeting Rooms, Green Room and Readings.

14th Floor (map): Maxi's Lounge, Maxi's Ballroom, The Salon, Mt. Baker and Mt. Rainier rooms.

Helpful Links:
Spaceship

The Norwescon 33 Banquet
Thursday | 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Grand 2 | $30 per person
Purchase tickets at the Information Table
across from Registration

We still have a small number of tickets available but space is limited!  Join us as for dinner with the Norwescon 33 Guests of Honor. Our guests will say a few words, exciting announcements will be made and you could win a prize! If you have any questions, drop us an email!


Dragon

Maxi's Lounge Update - Theme Drinks!

Friday | 10pm - 2am | Weird Tales Steampunk Party
Saturday | 9pm - 2am | Star Trek Phoenix Party

We forward to seeing you at Maxi's Lounge on Friday and Saturday nights where you will enjoy entertainment, dancing a special bar menu and a full bar featuring theme cocktails. Stop by on Friday night for the Weird Tales Steampunk Party and enjoy a Mechanical Angel, Boneshaking Lemon Sap, a Steam Engineer, some Airship Fuel or Dr. Gillenheimer's Clarity Potion
At the Saturday night Star Trek Phoenix Party we'll be serving up Romulan Ale, Aldebaran Whiskey, Cardassian Sunrise, Klingon Bloodwine and Mautarian Brandy. 

NO COVER - Open exclusively to Norwescon members!


Please be aware that after 9pm the 14th floor is restricted to members who are 21 and older with Norwescon badge and legal ID. We must be able to match your face to your ID - watch the masks and makeup! No weapons, please.

More info

Dragon

Single Pattern Contest Update - Judging extended
Judging - NEW TIME: Friday | 4pm - 7pm | Olympic 1
Due to the popularity of the Single Pattern Contest this year, we have added an hour to the judging, so we will start one hour earlier at 4pm! 



Sunday Fannish Flea Market Update - No More Space Available
Sunday | 10am - 2pm | Grand 3
Shop over 30 tables of unwanted science fiction and fantasy related items.  Trades allowed!  One man's trash is another man's treasure! 



See you at Norwescon 33!