Hello ConCoctioneers - 

Instead of our usual witty banter and fun info about Guests and Games and other things that are happening in ConCoctionLand, this announcement is about a slightly more serious topic:

ConCrud.

If you’ve been to a con, any con, you’ve either had ConCrud or have heard about it.  It’s real. And it sucks.
Here’s the thing, there are a couple of bugs floating around this year that are potentially a bit worse than the average Crud.  There is a nasty flu strain going around (H3I2) that was not included in most flu shots, and of course, there is COVID 19, also known as the new coronavirus.
Currently our concerns are at about a two on a scale of one to ten; not overly high, but certainly worth consideration.  These issues are on our radar and we’re talking about them.
We’re aware of it, we’ve got some plans already in place, and are working on some additional things.


We are working with The Bertram to make sure that there are hand sanitizer stations located throughout the hotel, as well as desktop sanitizer bottles at most of the fixed gathering locations.  The hotel staff will be making additional checks in the bathrooms to make sure all soap dispensers are working and full. We will also have some moisturizing lotion available, because hand sanitizers can really dry your skin out.
That’s some of what WE can do.  


Now, let’s talk about what YOU can do.
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It’s really simple.  As much as we’d love to see you, if you’re sick, please stay home.  Anyone that has preregistered for ConCoction who decides to stay home due to illness, and notifies us by noon on Thursday the 19th will be able to roll your registration and payment over to 2021.  
If you are joining us for the weekend, we ask that you please use extra diligence in proper hand-washing and use the sanitizers that are available often.

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If we all work together on these issues, we can ALL have an awesome time at Cleveland ConCoction 2020.




​Cleveland ConCoction - By the Fans, For the Fans
Your Fandom Escape by the Lake
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​Greetings ConCoctioneers!!!!

Just a couple of quick announcements...

First. You should really get a hotel room for the convention. It's only $94.00 per night (plus taxes and fees). Staying on site allows you to take part in all of the late night and early morning stuff. Plus, by getting a room, you are helping to support ConCoction and make it a better event. (Lotsa folks don't realize that the more room nights are actualized, the cheaper it is for us to rent the function space at the Bertram. We turn those savings around and invest them in the convention.) Go here to make a reservation: 
https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/trademark/aurora-ohio/the-bertram-inn-and-conference-center-a-trademark-collection-hotel

Second, and going along with the abovementioned late night stuff. PARTIES. We like parties, and we know you like parties, too. We like parties so much that we have a dedicated wing at the Bertram just for that purpose; and, given the right set of circumstances, we will let you (or your organization) use one of the party suites for FREE. That's correct. I said FREE (it's in all caps, so you know I mean business about it). If you are interested in hosting a party at Cleveland ConCoction 2020, shoot me an email at hotelliaison@clevelandconcoction.org and we can talk about the process.

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Thanks,
Eric Hogg
Hotel Liaison
Cleveland ConCoction

From the Desk of The Hotel Liaison...

<all hail the hotel liaison>

FINALLY!! 
The announcement many of you have been waiting for. 
The Hotel Room Block for Cleveland ConCoction is now open.

<smattering of vague applause from the back of the room>

To reserve your room simply follow this link:
https://tinyurl.com/u2tdd4r 


A quick note about the above link. 
The default is set for staying Friday and Saturday nights. 
If you are changing that, say because you want to come in on Thursday night so you are fresh and ready for the opening of the con on Friday, or because you are only staying for one night (but, really, why would you want to do that), be sure to click the UPDATE button on the right after you make your preferred changes. 
Failure to do so will result in your reservation switching back to just Friday and Saturday. 
Thus leading to to confusion. 
​Thus leading to a confused email from the Hotel Liaison (and nobody wants a confused Hotel Liaison.  He gets cranky.)

Thanks to all for your patience and I look forward to seeing you at ConCoction 2020!!!!!


Link:   Hotel Information Page  

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Cleveland ConCoction - By the Fans, For the Fans
Your Fandom Escape by the Lake

"Greetings ConCoctioneers! 

The ConCoction Volunteer Staff has been busy with another last minute date change going in to the 2020 membership year.

As we stated during our "State of the Con" Q&A panel and "Closing Ceremonies" at Cleveland ConCoction 2019 we do not want to break up the local Community between two events.
To that end Cleveland ConCoction 2020 has effectively moved to the third weekend in March - March 20-22, 2020. 

For those members who pre-registered their 2020 memberships at ConCoction 2019 and will now be unable to attend and would like a membership refund, send us an email with your name and registration information to registration@clevelandconcoction.org
We will honor these requests until June 30th, 2019, no questions asked. 

We will be returning to The Bertram Hotel & Conference Center in Aurora, Ohio again in 2020 and look forward to being at this host site again. 

Pre-registration for Cleveland ConCoction's 2020 Convention is now open online and mail-in forms will be available soon for download online.
Volunteer signups are also open for the 2020 year.
 
Keep an eye on our website and social media for future Guest announcements and more! 
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As the Hotel Liaison for Cleveland ConCoction I would like to personally thank everyone that has waited patiently to reserve a room for ConCoction 2019.

We've been ironing out details and troubleshooting the whole process with the hotel for quite some time. We ran into some roadblocks and computer glitches and a myriad of other obstacles this time.

But...  we finally have what I know you all want.
The official link to reserve your room!!!!!!!!!

Go here to do that:  
​https://tinyurl.com/ConCoctionHotel2019

Thanks again and I'll see you all in March!!!!!!!

Eric Hogg
Hotel Liaison
Cleveland ConCoction

We're going back to the Bertam Inn & Conference Center! 

Here's a quick update from our hotel liaison: 
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We know you want to get your hotel rooms set for ConCoction 2019, and we are working on it.  
We've got some really cool stuff for this year on the hotel end (did somebody just whisper "Food Truck Friday" in your ear?  I think I heard that, too).  But as is always the case in contract talks, it takes time.  We're very close.  Very, very close. 
I'm hoping to have an active reservation link up and running around November 01.  Looking forward to seeing you all in March!!!
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Eric Hogg
Hotel Liaison
Cleveland ConCoction

I'm sure you have all heard by now that Cleveland ConCoction has a new home. What you might not know is that our new home is as welcoming to the time honored tradition of the Convention Party as our old home was.
We have secured several suites at the Bertram Inn to have these parties, and it is possible for YOU to get one to have your party in.

If you and your fan group,or you and your friends, want to throw a rager at ConCoction, we still have a few suites left. If you bring in several paid memberships and a couple of hotel nights, or a combination thereof...
Or if you bring in a way cool, totally bitching party concept, or programming idea, we can get you a suite at NO CHARGE to you to have your event.
Contact me at hotelliaison@clevelandconcoction.org if you are interested.  - Eric 

For more information about parties or registering your party with ConCoction, click here or see the Parties Page under the Hotel tab. 

As the convention gets closer there is so much coming up! 

Here's a quick list of upcoming dates to keep in mind: 

• 2/3 - TRON Legacy at CWRU Film Society
• 2/13 - 1Q Newsletter articles/ads are due 
• 2/13 - February volunteers meeting 
• 2/15 - 2/18 - CapriCon 38 
• 2/15 - Mailin Pre-regs must be postmarked by this date
• 2/21 - Hotel room block closes 
• 2/23 - Online pre-reg closes

For a complete list of upcoming events - be sure to check the Online Calendar of Events page 

Will you be coming to Cleveland ConCoction this year? 
Still need to reserve your hotel room? 

You can now book online and via phone - be sure to check the hotel information page on our website for more details! 

Don't forget - ConCoction 2018 is at a new location! 

In 2018 we will still be on the same great weekend (the second weekend in March) but we have moved to The Bertram Inn & Conference Center. 

Please read more about the location from our Hotel Liaison in the Summer/Fall Newsletter.  

To book your hotel room for ConCoction 2018, see the Hotel Page on our website for more details.