The Countdown Continues
MILLENNICON® returns for its 12th year of counting down to the coming Millennium. Along with our reputably fine programing of science fiction, space and science subjects we've added a few special events to make this MILLENNICON®
Heated indoor pool, Garden atrium, Fitness center, Poolside lounge, Game room Restaurant (casual dining), Breakfast, lunch and dinner, Free Parking, Business center.
There is a large, full service restaurant adjacent to the hotel with additional restaurants, fast food, and shopping within a convenient 5 minute drive from the hotel. All convention functions will be located adjacent to and in the atrium.
The hotel does not permit the posting of signs. Sign posting boards and an information table will be provided for your use. Animals are limited to 25 pounds or less and must be leashed and controlled at all times. If pets are left in the room, they must be in cages. Contact the hotel for airport shuttle service.
Win a free room night!
To be eligible you must be registered with the hotel as a MILLENNICON® attendee, be 18 years or older and the room must be in your name. Deadline for contest eligibility will be March 15 1998. We'll draw the name(s), from this list (number of winners will be based on our room count) Saturday night. The winner(s) will be reimbursed the cost of one room night. Enjoy all the evening activities and parties in comfort by making it a get-away weekend at the Blue Ash.
$20 Postmarked by December 31, 1997.
$25 until February 28, 1998
$30 At the Door
$20 One Day Memberships (Any Day)
Children 6-11 $5
Children 5 and under Free.
Children 12 and over Full Price
All Children 16 and under must be accompanied by a paying adult.
No Early Registrations after Feb. 28, 1998
Make checks payable to MILLENNICON.
e-mail: millennicon@mvfl.org
Phone: 513-933-0452
Fax: 513-932-1957
(Call before faxing)
MILLENNICON
143 Schloss Lane
Dayton, Ohio 45418
MILLENNICON® welcomes the Hugo award winning author and Editor Mike Resnick as our 1998 Guest of Honor. He is the author of over 3 dozen SF novels, 105 short stories, the Editor of numerous anthologies and collections, writes 2 columns and is an experienced world traveler.
He has been nominated for 16 Hugos and 8 Nebulas. He is the winner of 3 Hugos for Kirinyaga; The Manamouki and Seven Views of Olduvai Gorge. He received the Nebula Award for Seven Views of Olduvai Gorge. Most recently, he was nominated for a Hugo in 1997 for his story, The Land of Nod, In 1996 for his acclaimed work, When The Old Gods Die, in 1994 for Barnaby in Exile and for Mwalimu in the Squared Circle.
His nominations and awards showcase his worldwide recognition as an accomplished writer:
Hugo Nominees: Kirinyaga; For I Have Touched the Sky; Bully!;
The Manamouki; Winter Solstice; One Perfect Morning, With Jackals; The Lotus and the Spear;
Mwalimu in the Squared Circle; Best Editor, 1994; Barnaby in Exile; A Little Knowledge;
Seven Views of Olduvai Gorge; Best Editor, 1995; Bibi; When the Old Gods Die;and "The Land of Nod"
Nebula Nominees: Kirinyaga; For I Have Touched the Sky; IVORY;
The Manamouki; Bully!; Seven Views of Olduvai Gorge;
Bibi; When the Old Gods Die
We couldn't begin to cover everything that Mike has written (not only SF, mysteries, travel, anthologies, short story collections and screenplays ) but there are other sources of information available. If you care to learn more about Mike and his remarkable contributions to Science Fiction we suggest you visit some of his internet sites.
Mike Resnick's Widowmaker Reborn
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Our Featured Science Guest of Honor,
Dr. Bill Breuer is back by poplar demand. Dr. Breuer is a noted space historian, humorist and author. His multi media presentations have chronicled the history of space exploration and his fascinating behind-the-scenes insights have made him a favorite of Midwest Fandom.
Our Featured Artist
Cline Siegenthaler is an SF & Fantasy Illustrator & sculptor from Northfield, Ohio. His credits include a comic book one-shot "The Adventures of Biff Thundersaur" and illustrations for card games "Galactic Empires" and "Legends of the Five Rings". His work will be featured in the Art Gallery, program book cover and T-shirt.
Our programming participants and features scheduled so far are: Hal Clement, Buck and Juanita Coulson, Ron Sarti, Paula Robinson, Stella Atrium, Melvin Schmidt, Joe Martino, David Borcherding, Applewhite Minyard, Maureen McHugh, Tom Sadler, Jack Nimersheim, Catherine Azaro, The Golden Duck Foundation for Excellence in Children's Science Fiction, The costuming and makeup talents of Kit and Josef Matulich, the technical wizardry of FyberDyne Laboratories, a Magic® Tournament run by Acme Games of Cincinnati, Ohio, a Japanese Animation Film Fest hosted by Neo Tokyo of Columbus, Ohio, MagicHouse Productions and their latest feature Rock'N Roll Starship, Our traditional Friday evening Leave-The-Mundane-World-Behind Reception, Science Fiction Collectibles, special features for Writers - current and new, Mars Rocks! Masquerade Dance and Costume Competition, What's new in gaming information with industry experts, Convention Planning , Magic Lessons for Kids and Adults compliments of Wizards of the Coast®, a Fanzine Workshop, the return of the infamous Can't Film Awards make-your-own-video contest, Autograph Sessions and Open Gaming. Regional Fan Groups from Cincinnati, Dayton, and Northern Kentucky will once again be participating. Refer to our web page for continuing updates on attendees, programming features, schedules, and tournament information.
Benefit Auction
Encourage future fans and share the future with today's young readers. We will once again be hosting an auction to benefit literacy in the Miami Valley Region. Miami Valley Fandom for Literacy® promotes literacy programs, donates books to local libraries, youth groups, schools, and encourages the studios of space and science. Items will be auctioned off to help support MVFL programs. We have some wonderful items for this year's auction but more are needed. Interested? Contact Margaret Hilt, the MVFL Benefit Director at (937) 277-9010.
The Can't Film Award Contest Returns
Got the film bug? Here's your chance. Get your friends, club or group into the act. Produce your own SF video based on your favorite book, story,or movie. Prizes will be awarded by our expert panel of judges. Enttries will be shown at the convention. Creativity and content count; quality is optional. Rules: Max of 5 minutes, VHS format and PG-13 rated. Send your entries, copies not originals, to us by March 1, 1998. You must attend the convention to win and retrieve your entry. MILLENNICON is NOT responsible for lost or destroyed tapes
Book Drive Raffle
Donate a book, in good condition, (1 hardback or 3 paperback) on science fiction, fantasy, space, science, math, reading or writing and receive a raffle ticket. Chilren's science fiction books are especially needed. The prize is The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Science Fiction by John Clute. Donate a book to support literacy and encourage future fandom!
Volunteers
Every convention needs volunteers and we offer incentives. There's a $5 rebate for every four hours of work, up to the registration fee you paid. If that's not enough, we will be holding separate door prize drawings just for gofers. Contact our Gofer Coordinator, Lisa Barr to sign up. ldbarr@aol.com (513) 424-6648.
MAGIC® Tournament & Gaming Activities
There will be a Magic® Tournament, Type 2 Constructed Deck, held at MILLENNICON® Saturday March 21, 1998 at 1 PM. Sign-up begins at 12:30 PM. The entrance fee is $5. Acme Games of Cincinnati, Ohio will be running the tournament. Convention membership is required. Participation is limited, so sign up early. First and Second Prizes will be awarded. Acme Games is handling the tournament sign-up and entrance fees. Contact them at:
Acme Games 2249B Beechmont Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio 45230. (513) 231-3866.
There will be SF collectible card game demonstrations provided by Acme Games on Saturday and Sunday. Legend of the Five Rings and Star Wars demonstrationss on Saturday and demonstrations of the newest SF miniature games, Babylon 5, Battle Tech and Silent Death, on Sunday. We'll have Magic Lessons for Adults and Kids, compliments of Wizards of the Coast®. Regional Gaming professionals will bring you up to date on the latest in SF gaming on and tell you what's coming in the future. There will be open gaming throughout the convention. Please refer to our web site for gaming programming updates.
Program Book Advertising
Here's the perfect way to publicize your group, convention or business. Full page ads are $70, $50 for half-page ads, $25 for quarter page ads, special locations are $100. Advertising copy must be camera ready. The page size is 8-1/2" x 11". The deadline for ads is February 15, 1998. More detailed information is available upon request. Contact our Program Book Staff, at our address or quickly reach them at writerofsf@aol.com. Send your camera ready copy, and payment, to our mailing address, Attn.: Pat Stanley, Program Book. You can e-mail Pat at writerofsf@aol.com or call (513) 933-0452.
Art Show and Auction
The art show will offer a wide variety of mediums. There is a 25 cent hanging fee per piece and sales commission of 10% for artist consignment sales. Both mail-in and carry-in art are accepted. Please direct your requests for information, bid & control sheets, along with a SASE, to Art Show Director Deborah Brown, 4050 Clarkston Drive, Bellbrook, OH 45305, (937) 848-6835. You can e-mail her at legion@erinet.com
Masquerade Dance
A new twist to our Masquerade competition! There will be a Masquerade Dance Saturday evening. Music will be provided by a D.J. MARS ROCKS! will be an evening to remember so dust off your finest and get ready to party gentlebeings! The Mask award will be awarded to the Best of Show winner. Each year, the custom mask is designed especially for the convention by a talented regional artist. Additional awards will be given in several categories. Our traveling judges will be awarding Hall Costume Prizes throughout the convention. Contact the masquerade director, Tom Kelly, care of MILLENNICON®, for entry forms and rules.
MILLENNICON® has a NO PET policy. Animals are limited to licensed helper animals under constant leash and contol at all times while in convention function space. Thank you for your cooperation.
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To ensure an enjoyable and safe experience for all attendees, MILLENNICON® reserves the right to refuse or revoke membership from, any persons who have engaged in disorderly, disruptive, unlawful or unsafe behavior.
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