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Jumpcon July 18,19th, and 20th Backbay Sheraton
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chewykingwookie
Title: Collecting Expert, Mass. Imperial Syndicate
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Date Posted:
3/24 2:42am
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Jumpcon July 18,19th, and 20th Backbay Sheraton
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Meriwyn
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Jumpcon will be at the Boston Convention center. I want to thank the New Hampshire crew for posting a link to this con on their boards. Only one SW guest that I could see but who knows they might at more I don't know every actor that has been in the movies. It is July 18th, 19th, and 20th. There are like 50+ guests listed and from what I was reading on the NH boards a good lot of them are from the Dr. Who series.
Here is a link to the guests.
http://www.jumpcon.com/BostonConvention.html
This may be worth a trip into Boston this summer.
This will be the new home for this con since it does look like it could be a main stay in Boston. From what I understand the people behind the con are a new group and from what I saw of the guest list they may become a huge player in the Sci-Fi convention game.
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Wildstar02301
Title: Public Relations Officer, Mass. Imperial Syndicate
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Date Posted:
3/24 7:43am
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RE: Jumpcon July 18,19th, and 20th Boston Convention Center....
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As I noted in the other thread, there are at least 2 Star Wars guests: Garrick Hagon (Biggs Darklighter, Red 3, from ANH) and Ian Liston (Janson from TESB).
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DarthWormie
Title: Former CR, Massachusetts Imperial Syndicate
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Date Posted:
3/24 8:00am
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RE: Jumpcon July 18,19th, and 20th Boston Convention Center....
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Any thoughts about having a table at this one?
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Wildstar02301
Title: Public Relations Officer, Mass. Imperial Syndicate
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Date Posted:
3/24 10:27am
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RE: Jumpcon July 18,19th, and 20th Boston Convention Center....
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3/24 10:28am (1 edits total)
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I would be for a table if the price is reasonable (I noted $100 for a table or $20 based on a percentage of the group purchasing admission to this).
I also got my email off to Justin last night...no reply from him just yet.
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DarthWormie
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Date Posted:
3/24 12:07pm
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RE: Jumpcon July 18,19th, and 20th Boston Convention Center....
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I saw that as well. It wouldn't be too hard for us to hit the minimum percentage (25%) of 'Active' board members buying tickets to qualify. If only 3 of us bought tickets, that would cover it. It's too bad that they couldn't comp us a table like SMF does.
Maybe if Chris and/or Korey talked to them about who we are and what we do at these shows they could offer us a little something-something to take the sting out of the cost of a table. 
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Darth_Beanie
Title: Co-FanForce CR, Massachusetts Imperial Syndicate
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Date Posted:
3/24 1:10pm
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RE: Jumpcon July 18,19th, and 20th Boston Convention Center....
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Korey or I could start to look into this.
Mike do you have any contacts from the other charities we have dobe work for so we could maybe provide validation of our previous charity work?
I would go in for a hotel room but the cost seems high for my budget. Maybe they have a special rate or could find another cheaper room for those who would not want to travel.
A lot we can definetly discuss in the next few months.
Volunteers to help work at the tables?
For new folks to the boards we usually do raffles on Star Wars items that we and other people donate and raise money for worthy causes.
Any questions please let's hear them.
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Wildstar02301
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Date Posted:
3/24 1:46pm
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RE: Jumpcon July 18,19th, and 20th Boston Convention Center....
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Mike, they do have something for groups doing charity fundraisers or awareness events. They have a link to the appropriate form on their downloads page (probably a PDF file).
I think I've said my best friend gave me a RotS-version Clone Trooper for Xmas last year, but I'd be willing to part with it if we want to do a SMF-style raffle. 
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DarthWormie
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Date Posted:
3/24 2:18pm
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RE: Jumpcon July 18,19th, and 20th Boston Convention Center....
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3/24 2:21pm (1 edits total)
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I noticed that Richie, I just didn't get around to reading it. Thanks for posting it. Regardless of what they 'state' on their site, I'm sure it wouldn't hurt to at least give them a call and see if they can do anything for us. Worst they can say is 'No', right?
I think if there's enough interest, and we can guarantee at least 2 members manning the table each day we should go for it. I can't make any guarantees personally because that weekend is both my wife's birthday and my sons. Still, I'm sure I could help out in some other aspect, if needed.
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rpvee
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Date Posted:
3/24 4:25pm
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RE: Jumpcon July 18,19th, and 20th Boston Convention Center....
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If I'm not away at the time, I would be willing to help.
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sithkeith1701
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3/24 6:44pm
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RE: Jumpcon July 18,19th, and 20th Boston Convention Center....
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Hello all,
I know I am new, but would definitely be willing to help out. I will look into some charities and other organizations.` I have some connections with the non-profit group I am already with and will see what I can do. Let me know if there is anything else I can do for help.
Keith
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Darth-Dogfish-Head
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Date Posted:
3/24 7:13pm
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RE: Jumpcon July 18,19th, and 20th Boston Convention Center....
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I work for a non-profit agency that supports adults with developmental disabilities, we're always looking for donations. I've mentioned the MS Society in the past as well. Lot's of worthy charities out there.
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DarthWormie
Title: Former CR, Massachusetts Imperial Syndicate
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Date Posted:
3/24 7:55pm
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RE: Jumpcon July 18,19th, and 20th Boston Convention Center....
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Some nice suggestions.
I'd definitely hold onto any ideas people have for potential charities. If we do end up having a presence at this con, we can have a quick little 'show of hands' to choose the charity to go with. Keep in mind that over the past couple of years we've been leaning towards local charities that focus on children. Not saying that has to be the case here, it's just something we've tried to shoot for.
If for some reason we don't end up with a table, we can always revisit these option in the fall for SMF.
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WifeofVader
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Date Posted:
3/25 5:59am
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RE: Jumpcon July 18,19th, and 20th Boston Convention Center....
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Good morning!
I scanned this - will read later in a more complete manner.
My 2 cents on the charity:
I know that we have decided on MDA for SMF but, if we were to change the fundraiser to be MDA for this in July, we would be able to present the money THIS year to MDA during the telethon Labor Day weekend.
Again, just my two cents.
Mike, can you post the link to the site to buy the shirts at again?
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DarthWormie
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Date Posted:
3/25 6:44am
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Ask and ye shall receive...
MIS Cafe Press Store
Korey, Maybe you could ask Meri (or someone over on the admin boards) if they could put that link to our Cafe Press store above with the rest of the permanent links. I can't believe I never thought of doing it before. 
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Wildstar02301
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Date Posted:
4/1 8:15am
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RE: Jumpcon July 18,19th, and 20th Boston Convention Center....
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Wildstar02301
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Justin, my Alderaan Base/NEG contact, said my email to him about JumpCon was the first they had heard about the event. They don't know if they're going to do it on short notice.
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DarthWormie
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Short notice?
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