MILLENNICON PROGRAMING

The Pros and Cons of It: SF cons vrs. Pro cons. Have the new professional media conventions given the public the wrong idea about SF cons in general? Can the two types of cons coexist?

Ethics of the Future: Medical advances and breakthroughs in technology are coming every day. With the scope of what we are capable of, has it changed our ethics or broadened our perspectives?

21 Century Luddites: Perhaps the 21st century's flat earth movement. Not everyone is comfortable or even accepting of the latest technology that has increasingly made computers an unavoidable part of our daily lives.

First Contact and Beyond: Once we've been contacted, how do we communicate, accommodate and understand each other? What are the medical and physical challenges?

The Inner Worlds of Edgar Rice Burroughs: A slide show presentation by A. Minyard

An Introduction to SF Fandom and Conventions: What they were, what they are today.

Future Archeology: Always a convention favorite. Join the fun and look what they dug up back in 2210! Archaeologists sort through the latest artifacts brought back from the dig at the Cleveland Crater.

Commercial Space Operations: A presentation by Joe Martino.

Mars Rock discussion. The discussion of the discovery that set the planet talking with all its scientific and sociological ramifications continues.

Space Exploration: What is our next agenda?

Mysteries & Science Fiction: We love them both, and some books combine the two providing a double headed attraction that's elementary

The greying of Fandom: Literacy and SF. This panel will discuss the causes, effects and possible solutions to this problem that effects us all, the future of SF Fandom.

The Pioneers of Science Fiction: Burroughs, Doyle, Vern, Wells, Haggard.

This panel will discuss the early SF pioneer writers and their influence.

Recommended Reading in Science Fiction.

Participants will recommend one or two books they see as must-read-

status for those readers getting started in science fiction or looking for classic suggestions for their collections. Panelists will tell why they are recommending the book(s).

The Writers Round Table: Writers, editors, etc. are available to answer questions from attendees in a more casual one on one setting.

Picking up the Pen: Writers and Editors advice panel for those contemplating a writing career.

The SF Writers Reference Shelf: Ever wonder where SF writers get their information especially when its new to them too? Authors share their sources.

Writers and Agents: Given by David Borcherding, from Writers Digest and the Editor of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Sourcebook .

Marketing your work: Mike Banks explains why writing is only the first step.

Dr. Bill Breuer: Dr. Bill Breuer presents one of his exceptional audio-visual events on space, the space program and mankind's path to the stars.

So You Want to Start a Convention? Experienced convention planners share their advice, knowledge and suggestions for this fannish labor of love.

Makeup Workshop: Kit & Josef Matulich showcase their creative talents in the art of visual magic.

Costuming Workshop: Kit and Josef Matulich, costumers extraordinary, show you the tricks of the trade.

Pun Contest: Step forward , take your pun-ishment and either join the verbal joust for the prize or moan from the audience in encouragement.

Magic Lessons: Lessons for the novices in how to play MAGIC©, taught by Rob Trimble from Dark Star. This class is for ages 12 and over. Supplies will be provided, compliments of Wizards of the Coast. Class size will be limited.

Filk Concerts: Talented filkers are showcased throughout the convention for your enjoyment.

Fan Group Programing

Once again MILLENNICON plays host to several Fan Organizations and clubs. Fan organizations from Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia will be running their own track of programing at MILLENNICON. The subjects range as wide as their various interests. You're sure to find a favorite subject and plenty of fellow fans to discuss it with you. Each group will have information tables in the atrium where you can learn more about their organizations.

MILLENNICON Station Welcomes

Starward Bound of Dayton, Ohio

The USS Polaris of Hamilton, Ohio

The USS Aquila of Florence, Kentucky

The USS Melbourne of Florence, Kentucky

The ILV Midnight Warrior of Hamilton, Ohio

The Friends of The Time Lord, of Cincinnati, Ohio

The IKV Harbringer of The University of Cincinnati

The Romulans Star Empire of Charleston, West Virginia

Our visiting Dignitaries Will Be Hosting the Following Programing

A Romulan Perspective: Romulan Star Empire.

What's His Line?: The Friends of the Time Lord invite you to test your memory.

Filk Songs 101: The what, why and how of filking, hosted by The Friends of the Time Lord

Dr. Who, Past Present and Future: The Friends of the Time Lord lead a discussion of their favorite Time Lord, in all his incarnations.

Programming by Cincinnati Fans: Harbringer: Subject to be announced

IKV Harbringer, ILV Midnight Warrior, USS Melbourne

Programming by Aquilla: "Star Trek Technology. How Close are We?"

Babble On 5: Starward Bound hosts a discussion on Babylon 5.

Nit Pickers Guide to SF/F: Starward Bound

Mainstreaming SF/F: Starward Bound

SF/F Jeopardy: USS Polaris

Childrens Programming

Glad Rags for Small Fry: The kids have the opportunity to design their own cape, suitable for display or derring do.

Starship Publications: Young authors have an opportunity to write, illustrate and print their own comic book story.

Recyclable Rockets: Jr. engineers may build their own rocket ship or flying saucer.

Recommended Reading in Science Fiction for Children: Author Alvin R. Mullin, and Columbus Library Aide, Linda Stoops join Representatives of the Golden Duck Foundation for Excellence in Children's Science Fiction to suggest books your young fen will enjoy. Parents are encouraged to attend with their children.

Magic Lessons for Kids: Rob Trimble provides MAGIC© lessons for the younger set wishing to learn how to play the card game sensation. The class is limited to children age 11 and under. Class supplies will be provided compliments of Wizards of the Coast.

Starting Your Weekend At MILLENNICON Station

The convention will open at 3 PM Friday March 21, 1997. Registration will be located at the entrance to the hotel atrium. Gofer volunteers may check in with MILLENNICON Station Security Officer, Lisa Barr in the Atrium Area.

Opening Ceremonies will be at 7:30 PM. Relax with friends and convention participants as you as you enjoy good food and conversation at the Friday evening Leave the Mundane World Behind Reception. The Reception will be held in the Hospitality Suite, conveniently located in the Atrium, beginning at 8:00 PM.

Saturday Buffet Banquet

There will be a All you can eat Buffet Banquet. Saturday at 6 PM in the Station Atrium. Come enjoy a delightful meal with friends old and new and stay to listen to Toastmaster Jim Overmeyer, the Guest of Honor Speech, awards presentation and prize drawings. Ticket prices include tax, and gratuity. Adults are $20 and children under 12 are $10. Contact Julie Hanslip 937-268-7225 for information.

For tickets, contact MILLENNICON: Banquet 143 Schloss Lane Dayton, Ohio 45036. Tickets must be purchased by 18 March, 1997.

Banquet Menu:

Complete Salad Bar, Fresh Fruit,

Beef Tenderloin Tips Bordelaise

Stuffed Chicken Breast w/ Apple and Almond Dressing

Pasta with Red Sauce

Red Skin Potatoes

Green Beans Almondine

Rolls and Butter

Beverages

Assorted Deserts

For Future Fandom and the Community

Book Drive Raffle:

We will host a Book Drive at the convention. Attendees who bring a book will get a ticket to a raffle. The winner will win a copy of The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Science Fiction by John Clute. Books must be in good condition, suitable for a library, on the subjects: science fiction, science, space studies, math and reading essentials. These books will be donated to Jr. High and high school school libraries, community libraries, civic centers, clubs for boys and girls, hospitals, science and space study centers and literacy programs. Many of these groups have limited funding and the donated books would help bolster their selections.

Benefit Auction:

There will be a benefit auction to raise funds to further the activities of Miami Valley Fandom for Literacy. Local educational, literacy, space and science programs, school libraries will benefit. Contributions are tax deductible. We are a non-profit organization.Items to be donated for auction are still needed. Contact MILLENNICON through our e-mail address or call 933-0452 for additional information.