Frequently Asked Questions

IT ISN'T OUR WORLDCON—IT'S YOURS!!

1. I'm having trouble using the online store, what should I do?
2. What are the differences in the types of memberships?
3. When will you send out your Progress Reports?
4. I'm excited about Noreascon Four and I would like to run (or work in) a particular area at the Worldcon, can you appoint me now?
5. When can I get information about exhibiting in the Dealers' Room?
6. When can I get information about exhibiting in the Art Show?
7. When can I make hotel reservations?
8. I'd like to be part of the Noreascon Four Program. Who should I contact?
9. How can I buy an ad in your publications?
10. How can I find out more?

1. I'm having trouble using the online store, what should I do?

   We post news about problems with the store that we know about and are working on to our home page. If there's no announcement there, or if the problem you're having isn't covered by the announcement, please email prereg@noreascon.org.

2. What are the differences in the types of memberships?

   Supporting memberships receive publications and have voting rights, but do not include the right to attend Noreascon Four. Attending memberships do include the right to attend Noreascon Four. Children's admissions allow children 12 and under to attend, but don't include publications or voting rights. Please see our further information on Membership Types.

3. When will you send out your Progress Reports?

   Progress Report 5 is being published in December, 2003.
   Progress Report 6 will be published in April, 2004.
   Progress Report 7 will be published in August, 2004.
   See our Publications page for downloadable copies of our previous Progress Reports.

4. I'm excited about Noreascon Four and I would like to run (or work in) a particular area at the Worldcon, can you appoint me now?

   We are now making many appointments. See our latest Committee Listing. Please email volunteers@noreascon.org or use our Volunteer Form to tell us about yourself and with what you are interested in helping. Or, if you're local to us, come to our meetings in Somerville, Massachusetts. We will keep track of what you volunteered for and will appoint the best person we can for each job.

5. When can I get information about exhibiting in the Dealers' Room?

   The initial Dealers' Room mailing has been sent out; the Dealers' Letter and Application Form are now available online, too. If you have additional questions about being a dealer, send mail to dealers@noreascon.org.

6. When can I get information about exhibiting in the Art Show?

   Art Show information will be sent to artists in January 2004; interested artists should send mail to artshow@noreascon.org

7. When can I make hotel reservations?

   All reservations will be made directly with the hotels, starting in January 2004. We'll have detailed information available in Progress Report 5, which will be mailed out in the next couple of weeks. Or, you can check our hotel page.

8. I'd like to be part of the Noreascon Four Program. Who should I contact?

   Please read the Program FAQ for detailed instructions.

9. How can I buy an ad in your publications?

   See the information in our Publications area.

10. How can I find out more?

    Check our website www.noreascon.org or our blog.

    Email your questions or submit your suggestions to info@noreascon.org.

    Join our mailing lists.

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