We often get asked "How can I help ConCoction?" 

ConCoction is an all fan-run, volunteer run convention here in NE Ohio, which is as we like to say "By the Fans, For the Fans" and has been since its formation in November of 2012. 
The best ways you can help your local convention are simple but may require some time if you're interested.  

• Volunteer : Not just just during the convention, but before and after, at other fundraising events like our Game Days, or become part of the convention volunteer staff and be a year round volunteer.
  
  
• Pre-Register : One of the ways we can do more every year is by having pre-registration memberships rather than at the door memberships. By registering for the convention, you are a member of the convention. You are welcome to vote in Board Elections in addition to attending our monthly meetings. By being a member of ConCoction this is your convention.  
  
  
• Tell A Friend : The best way for ConCoction to continue to grow is by word of mouth. Tell your friends and family about us and if you had a good time. If you didn't, please tell us!
  
  
• Sponsorship : Do you or does someone you know have a business that might be a good fit for a sponsorship? Do you know of a charity we should look at assisting? 
  Being a 501(c)(3) organization and all volunteer driven, we are always looking for sponsorships that can best benefit our members and our events, as well as charitable organizations we can assist towards our goals of benefitting the arts, education, STEM, and awareness in NE Ohio. 

There are many ways to help your local convention community grow and thrive, and we thank you for 5+ fantastic years here in NE Ohio! 

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

The Volunteers of Cleveland ConCoction are putting together several monthly events, starting in October 2018 with a Community Bowling event! 

Just as the cooler temperatures of Fall are arriving, the fall convention season is warming up! 

ConCoction also has additional social events happening over the next year including a Bowling outing in October at Spins Bowl in Independence. 

To keep up with our Calendar of Events, be sure to check our calendar regularly here on our website - or - keep up with us on Facebook in our ConCoction Facebook Group. 

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 

Hello everyone!

I hope this message finds you safe and in good spirits. I am writing you today because we are three months out from the Con and it's time to start organizing volunteers.  We will need help in Programming, Registration, ConSuite, Art Show, Silent Auction,Gaming and Security and possibly Ops.  We also need help setting up on Thursday (this includes loading in) and tearing down on Sunday (this includes loading out).

Eight hours gets you a partial refund and twelve hours gets you a bigger refund.

What would you like to help with?    You can sign up online at our website Clevelandconcoction.org or send me an email here.  Please let me know as soon as possible what hours and days you're available for and what department you would like to help in.

We really appreciate your help! We couldn't have this convention without you!
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Thank you!

​Chrystal
Volunteers Department

There's now only 10 days left to pre-register for ConCoction 2018 at the $40 membership rate online and through mail by November 30th. 

Online Registration 

Mail-in Form PDF (must be postmarked by 11/30/17 - this includes group rate badges)

​Save time in line, save money at the door, and help your local convention by pre-registering early. 

If you want to save even more, signup online to volunteer at the convention and get reimbursed onsite to the volunteer rate of $25 for the whole weekend - Join our team today!! 

Sign-up for Programming at ConCoction 2018 opened in June of this year, but we are currently still accepting submissions online. 

Are you or your group interested in presenting a workshop, panel, presentation, or performance? 

2018 Programming Signup is HERE! 

Volunteer signup on our website is currently still open and we are accepting volunteers and gophers for several departments during and outside of convention hours. 

If you have an interest in volunteering with ConCoction 2018, you can use the volunteers form online to submit your information to the volunteers department and we'll followup with you. 

We look forward to having you join us at ConCoction 2018 as well as future events! 

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

Just a reminder that this month's Volunteer's meeting is this Thursday in the VIP Room at the Panera Bread on Center Ridge Road in Rocky River

If you are planning to make it can don't have access to the event on Facebook or through Slack, please contact our Volunteers Department via email and let us know to save you a seat. 

ConCoction Calendar of Events Page