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.




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For 2020 we are offering new swag! 

Between now and March 12th you can order your own velvet finish embroidered Cleveland ConCoction dice bag, featuring a Meeple for our 2020 mash-up theme "MeeplePunk"

See the Registration page to place your order in time to pick up at this month's annual convention, or to be shipped after the event. 


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Are you interested in checking out ConCoction 7 on the small side? 

Wanting to just visit our Vendors in the Exhibit Hall, Artists in the Art Show, or visit our Authors in Authors Alley?

The Sunday Hall pass is a great way to dip your toes into the ConCoction waters of fandom!  

At only $5 for the day, for the hours of 9am - 2:30pm on Sunday March 22nd you can explore these areas of the convention. 

Also, should you decide to become a member of the 2021 ConCoction Convention, you can sign up onsite on Sunday only in Registration. 

Have any questions?  
Send us an email to feedback@clevelandconcoction.org 



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It's now the end of 2019, and 2020 is fast approaching. 

We wanted to make sure you knew about several upcoming events and deadlines so that you can mark them on your calendars: 

December 2019 

• 17th - Volunteers Meeting @ Critical Hit Games 
• 27th - Programming Signup Ends 

January 2020 

• 11th - Volunteers Holiday Party 
• 14th - Volunteers Meeting @ Panera Rocky River 
• ​15th - GM Signups Close for Program Print
• 30th - Program Book deadline (All Depts & Ads) 
• 30th - Custom Ribbon order deadline 

February 2020

• 11th - Volunteers Meeting @ Critical Hit Games
• 15th - ALL GM Signups Close 
• 16th - Player Signups Open 
• 21st - 2020 Membership Registration Ends 
• 23rd - All Swag Bag Items Due 

March 2020 

• 10th - (Tentative) Volunteers Meeting @ Critical Hit 
• 20-22 - Cleveland ConCoction (ConCoction 7)

April 2020 

• 21st - Volunteers Meeting @ Panera Rocky River

For more details see: 

• Calendar of Events
• Facebook Group Events

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We are working with the vendor to secure pronoun ribbons going forward. 

We are currently looking at: 

• He / Him 
• She / Her 
• They / Them 
• We are also looking at a fourth option of a "My pronouns are" with open blank to be filled in by the wearer if these three prior options do not apply to the wearer. 

These will be an available option if you want to wear them, but are not required for wear if you don not want to. 

We are looking for feedback on our Facebook Event if you'd like to share. 


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"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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Are you interested in checking out ConCoction 6 on the small side? 

Wanting to just visit our Vendors in the Exhibit Hall, Artists in the Art Show, or visit our Authors in Authors Alley?

The Sunday Hall pass is a great way to dip your toes into the ConCoction waters of fandom!  

At only $5 for the day, for the hours of 9am - 2:30pm on Sunday March 3rd you can explore these areas of the convention. 

Also, should you decide to become a member of the 2020 ConCoction Convention, you can sign up onsite on Sunday only in Registration. 

Have any questions?  
Send us an email to feedback@clevelandconcoction.org
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Cleveland ConCoction's 2019 Convention is coming! 

Have you pre-registered for your 2019 ConCoction Membership?
 
Membership is now $45 for adults for the year and $15 for kids ages 7-12 until February 9th, including Group Registrations (groups are by mail-in only). 

After February 9th you'll only be able to obtain your membership at the door during ConCoction's 2019 Convention. 

Don't forget to register your membership today! 

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Are you planning to attend Cleveland ConCoction's 2019 convention? 
Are you pre-registered? 

Pre-registration for your 2019 membership saves you time at the door, and helps the volunteer con runners plan our event more effectively. 

Now until November 30th, a ConCoction 2019 membership is just $40. That's $10 less than the at door membership price!

So, treat your self, purchase that early holiday or birthday gift, and save yourself and someone else time later...
Pre-Reg online, by mail-in form, with our volunteers this weekend at Con on the Cob & WindyCon 45, or Thanksgiving weekend at Starbase Indy.

....we'll see you at ConCoction 2019!