ApolloCon News and Discussion Forum

ApolloCon is getting closer, and so is the deadline for reserving your room at the DoubleTree. Stay the whole weekend! Reserve a room by May 31 to make sure you don't miss a minute of the programming, gaming, socializing, media, dancing and all the other fun stuff going on at ApolloCon!

There are two ways to make a reservation:

1. Go to www.ApolloCon.org and click the “Register” button on the Hotel Page, or




2. Call 1-800-222-TREE, and tell the nice people you're attending ApolloCon.

Enjoy one of the best convention hotels at one of the best rates in all of fandom: $87, plus local fees and taxes. Parking is always free, and this year, so is WiFi!

So GET A ROOM!! And we'll see you at ApolloCon, June 21-23!

Please forward to all who might be interested.

Due to circumstances beyond our control, the October meeting of the ApolloCon Committee planned for Saturday October 20 has been CANCELLED.

Posted by Kim Kofmel per Jonathan Guthrie, ApolloCon 2013 Chair

Friends of Fandom/Houston Science Fiction Association is saddened by the death of Candace Pulleine, long-time Houston fan, past President and Director Emeritus of FoF/HSFA, founder of RevelCon, and ApolloCon 2012 Fan Guest of Honor.

Candace was a great fan with a great heart, and a huge love for SF, media, fandom, and the creative work of fans in all media. Her efforts on behalf of the fandom community in Houston spanned decades, and included organizations, publications, and cons. She was widely known and was widely loved.

The impact and influence that Candace had on Houston fandom is both wide and deep; it cannot be overestimated. Her passing is a loss to many individuals, and to many of the communities that make up Houston Fandom. Although her state of health prevented her from being as involved as she would have liked, Candace nevertheless was influential in the creation of ApolloCon, and we were excited about honoring her as our Fan Guest this year.

We will miss Candace. Our thoughts are with her friends and family at this sad time. Although she will not be there with us, we will honor her spirit and carry on in the organization of which she was a such a key part.

Regards,

Mark B. Hall
President
Friends of Fandom/HSFA

If you've thought about distributing some flyers but don't have any idea where to start, I have maps. :-) I can meet you to hand off flyers, just let me know when and where. Inside 610: (I'm doing this, but I wouldn't say no to some help)

Heights area (I've covered most of this)

Montrose / Westheimer area (I've done some but not all of this)

Rice / West U. area (I've covered most of this too)

River Oaks / Westheimer area (I've done some but not all of this)

Downtown Houston

River Oaks / Galleria area (everything here is done except Micro Center)

Meyerland

Outside 610: (I really need help with these except where noted)

North Houston (Clif and Doug are working on this)

West / Northwest Houston (Doug may take some of this)
Southwest Houston

South Houston (James K. will be working on Clear Lake)

East Houston

Color codes for the markers: Blue = not done yet; Green = flyers have been left; Red = don't ask (reason noted); Yellow = temporarily unavailable. I'll need to know where you've left flyers so that I can update the map. If you come across any other places that are willing to take flyers, let me know and I'll add them. Please help -- we're running out of time, and I'll be gone from Thursday thru Monday!

ETA: This call for help just got more urgent, as my car is temporarily non-functional. I can't drive Russ' car because it's a stick, and the BHV needs both license and inspection stickers. If you can take some flyers, even just a few to your workplace, please contact me.

Just a quick reminder that MAIL-IN pre-registration for ApolloCon 2012 closes on Monday June 11.

Registrations sent by USPS must be postmarked by June 11.

Online pre-registration closes at midnight Sunday, June 17.

The current registration for a three-day adult membership is $35. At the door will be $40.

More registration information is available online.

General questions may be sent to info.2012@apollocon.org.


ApolloCon 2012
June 22-24, 2012
Houston DoubleTree Intercontinental
Houston, Texas

GoH Tanya Huff
Art GoH Jael
Fan GoH Candace Pulleine

More information about ApolloCon 2012 at our website.

Have your hotel room for ApolloCon yet?

The con rates are good through to the con, but our room block closes after today. After that rooms are in the general pool and are "as available." Book online through the link on our website.

ApolloCon 2012
June 22-24, 2012
Houston DoubleTree Intercontinental
Houston, Texas

GoH Tanya Huff
Art GoH Jael
Fan GoH Candace Pulleine

More information about ApolloCon 2012 at our website.

We are nearly at the end of April, and that means we're coming up to the next increase in the pre-reg rate for ApolloCon 2012.

Current rate for adult three-day is $30 until May 1st. $35 after. $40 at the door.

See our registration page for information about other rates.

Guests of Honor this year:

Tanya Huff, Guest of Honor
Jael, Artist Guest of Honor
Candace Pulleine, Fan Guest of Honor

ApolloCon is pleased to announce that Tanya Huff will be our 2012 Guest of Honor.

Tanya Huff is a Canadian author whose twenty-seven books range from heroic fantasy (the Quarters books) through humour (the Keeper Chronicles) to military SF (the Torin Kerr Confederation series). Her books have been translated into nine languages and her five book Blood series, an urban fantasy/vampire/mystery mix which predated the current vampire craze by about fifteen years, was adapted into the 22 episode television series Blood Ties.

We look forward to welcoming Tanya Huff to Texas in June!

For more information about our 2012 GoH, please see our website.

Every year, ApolloCon strives to put on a program that is thought-provoking, inspiring, ground-breaking, and most of all FUN! We also want our program to be a reflection of our members, what they're passionate about, and the things that tickle their fancy. So if you have a fabulous idea and would love to see it come to life at ApolloCon, here is your chance to let us know. Be it a panel, a demo, a tasting, or an idea for ApolloKids, we want to hear what you want to see at ApolloCon 2012!

The first brainstorm session will occur on Sunday, October 16 from noon to 3pm in the Central Market community room. There will be snacks, prizes, and lots of fun. So come and hang out with us and let your voice be heard!"

As always, if you cannot make the session, submit ideas at our online brainstorm form.

For more information, contact programming.2012@apollocon.org

Team ApolloCon will be at FenCon this weekend, running parties on Friday and Saturday evenings.

Festivities start at 9pm each night.

Check party posters for location!

Hope to see you there!