News and Updates on Necronomicon,
Tampa's SF Convention.
Updated: 8-28-08
Ugh! It's been a while since this page was updated. Expect these more often from now till the Con.
Special Event: The Necronomi-Prom!
If you didn't get to go to your high school prom, or even if you did, our NECRONOMI-PROM will satisfy your yearning for that one big dance event on Saturday night. Follow the link in the title for a full page on the dance details.
COSTUME EVENTS
Hall Costume Awards
This year, we are going back to the secret judge format for our Hall Costume Awards.
Our judges will be looking for outstanding garb on Saturday afternoon and evening.
Twelve different judges will hand out one ribbon each to deserving costumers.
Saturday Night Costume Contest
If you want the most people to see your handiwork and the best chance to win a
costuming award, you will want to enter our Saturday Night Costume Contest. We have
a children's category for those 12 and under and an adult category for those 13 and
over or those who wish to be in competition in the adult category no matter what
their age. We will give four 1st place ribbons and four 2nd place ribbons and the
Millieux Costume Website award and the Bret Hill Memorial Costume Award for
excellence in workmanship.
Entry forms and contest guidelines are available on this website through the
"Masquerade" link in the "At the Con" section in the menu on the left. Entry forms
will also be available at the convention from convention registration.
The deadline for turning in entry forms is 4 p.m. Saturday, October 11. Turn in the
forms to convention registration. If you wish to turn in your forms by e-mail, send them to Ann Morris at raggedyann@stonehill.org
Updated: 5-19-08
Just to let you know, some of the website has been update for 2008 information. We are working on a Hotel FAQ for the Hilton in St. Petersburg, and still need to make sure all the data on the website is up-to-date.
Updated: 1-17-08
Update before the Revisions
Well, I know you are checking back to look for updates on Necronomicon 2008. The big change is the venue. We will be moving to the downtown St Petersburg area for the first time, and a lot of logistics will be be changing for the convention staff. At this time, the only thing too pass on to you is that rates will be going up somewhat. Pre-registration will be $30, but will be available until 3 days before the con via Paypal. At the door rates will be higher; at $50 for 3-days. This is to encourage pre-registration and discourage those that show up just to cause trouble. As the webmaster, I have a lot of graphics to create before the overhaul. It's started, but it's taking a while. Please be patient, and the information will flow.
Updated: 12-3-07
Hotel Picked: Hilton In St Petersburg
The choice of where to go was easier then we thought. Doubletree trippled their prices so we said Adios to them. We will be hosting Necronmicon 2008 at the lovely Hilton Hotel in downtown St. Pete. More info on changes will be posted after our December 9th meeting. A major overhaul of the website will begin in January. Check back for Details.
Updated: 11-21-07
Hotel Change Update.
Well, you can be assured that there WILL be a Necronmicon 2008 and it will be on the 2nd weekedn in October. Where is still up for debate, but we are happy to say that we have two hotels that can hold us for that date. One is the Double Tree near Cypress and Westshore in Tampa. Necronomicon was in this hotel for a number of years. The other is a Hilton in downtown St. Petersberg. Both are smaller than the Hyatt (or even the previous Crown), with the Double Tree having less square footage than the Hilton. Either way, we WILL be limiting membership to about 700-800. There are also going to be much sticter rules of conduct for members. The pros and cons of the two hotels will be debated at the December 9th meeting of Stone Hill. Results will be posted here. A comparison chart of the two may be posted here by December 1st. Check back for updates.
Updated: 11-15-07
Hyatt Hotel Cancels our Contract for 2008.
This is just in, and we don't have all the details yet. Most of you know that the Hyatt was not happy on three broad points: vandalism, drunkenness, noise. Well, they've informed us that they are canceling our contract for 2008 and on. What this means is that the convention might not occur in 2008. There are a number of things we have to discuss and we want all the department heads to be at the December meeting. Actually as many members as we can should be there as we will have some tough decisions to make. Check back here for updates when I get them.
That's all for now. Check back for late breaking headlines.
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