NEW CONVENTION! M.E.W CON in Vancouver, WA

[jkim7427]

have you heard?
there's gonna be a new con around Vancouver, WA area
during New Year's!!!

you can't say it's actually a con like Kumori-con and Sakura-con
but it's in a process of establishing~:)

please join the forum and share your ideas on how to
make the Con bigger!
more people = BETTER CON!

it's www.mewcon.com and join the forum!
(I'm just promoting the con so we can have lots of guests and cosplayers )
HELP ME SPREAD THE WORD!

[superjaz]

sounds like fun, anda great way to spend new years eve

[jkim7427]

sounds like fun, anda great way to spend new years eve

yeah!
I love meeting new people who are into anime and cosplays and stuff!!
hopefully I'll see you there ?

[Cassiopeia]

I joined the forum~

I'm anxious to know where it's going to be held and how much registration will cost.

[jkim7427]

I joined the forum~

I'm anxious to know where it's going to be held and how much registration will cost.

I dont' think the registration will cost that much since it's just starting to gather some people...
the staffs are discussing about the place/venue they;ll be renting.. so check for the updates

[DancingTofu]

I see another chance to influence the local gaming scene thar.

[jkim7427]

I see another chance to influence the local gaming scene thar.

as long as we bring lots of people it's cool!

[jkim7427]

So wait... Is it 21 and over? 'Cause most New Year parties are like that...

it's not 21 and over... (atleast.. I dont' think...) but I'm pretty sure they'll have.. 18+ or 21+ stuff.?

[Syd-chan]

Aww....New Year's...? That sucks. I would have liked to go. My mom probably wants me to stay home for the family, seeing as she doesn't fully support it....

[EveofAbyss]

Aww....New Year's...? That sucks. I would have liked to go. My mom probably wants me to stay home for the family, seeing as she doesn't fully support it....

Doesn't support New Year's? Well, I can understand that....it's barely a holiday at all...just a drinking excuse, lol

[Syd-chan]

Aww....New Year's...? That sucks. I would have liked to go. My mom probably wants me to stay home for the family, seeing as she doesn't fully support it....

Doesn't support New Year's? Well, I can understand that....it's barely a holiday at all...just a drinking excuse, lol

Eh, I don't do New Years, XD. But, my mom goes on and on about watching the ball drop...o.0 It's not that amazing. After the first six times, you say, 'Screw it.' XD

And, maybe for the people who CAN drink. DX I'm stuck with Apple Cider[which I never get, thank you very much!!!!!].

[superjaz]

And, maybe for the people who CAN drink. DX I'm stuck with Apple Cider[which I never get, thank you very much!!!!!].

belive me sparking apple cider tastes better then most booze

how con you no get?

[Syd-chan]

And, maybe for the people who CAN drink. DX I'm stuck with Apple Cider[which I never get, thank you very much!!!!!].

belive me sparking apple cider tastes better then most booze

how con you no get?

o.0 Good to know....



Well, my mom says it's a waste of money. XD I sort of agree it is, but I like it!

[EveofAbyss]

Well yeah, it's indulgent, but that is why you only have it once a year on holidays, lol

[Syd-chan]

Not including me....T.T Anyway! Registered on the site!

[jkim7427]

Not including me....T.T Anyway! Registered on the site!

oh good!!!
please register on the forum.. and check back on the site in 4 days!
I just heard from the admin, that the website will have TONS of stuff updated in 4 days
CHECK IT OUT~~

[DancingTofu]

And, maybe for the people who CAN drink. DX I'm stuck with Apple Cider[which I never get, thank you very much!!!!!].

belive me sparking apple cider tastes better then most booze

how con you no get?

o.0 Good to know....



Well, my mom says it's a waste of money. XD I sort of agree it is, but I like it!

At $2 a bottle?  If you go to kumoricon for $30 or $40 but can't spare $2 for some Sparkling Cider once a year, something's wrong.  I buy 3 bottles of Sparkling Cider and 4 2-liters of Soda before each con.

[jkim7427]

And, maybe for the people who CAN drink. DX I'm stuck with Apple Cider[which I never get, thank you very much!!!!!].

belive me sparking apple cider tastes better then most booze

how con you no get?

o.0 Good to know....



Well, my mom says it's a waste of money. XD I sort of agree it is, but I like it!

At $2 a bottle?  If you go to kumoricon for $30 or $40 but can't spare $2 for some Sparkling Cider once a year, something's wrong.  I buy 3 bottles of Sparkling Cider and 4 2-liters of Soda before each con.

my family loves sparkling cider!! we buy it everytime we go to grocery store. hahah
seriously I think sparkling cider is a great way to celebrate with others on new year!!:) hahah!!!!

[Darknight2433]

Why have money and not spend it?  Actually I just think if you have money to spend you should, because being TOO cheap makes you miserable. I'd know. XD

Anyway, I registered, and I am so excited about this because personally I hate New Years, because we all just sit in front a of a TV and watch the ball drop while I'm half asleep. :/ It'll be awesome, and I hope I can go!

[jkim7427]

Why have money and not spend it?  Actually I just think if you have money to spend you should, because being TOO cheap makes you miserable. I'd know. XD

Anyway, I registered, and I am so excited about this because personally I hate New Years, because we all just sit in front a of a TV and watch the ball drop while I'm half asleep. :/ It'll be awesome, and I hope I can go!

I'm so glad you are excited about this!!! well me too!!! my family .. they don't seem to enjoy new years that much..-_- I hope I can have fun in 2008-2009 new years!! meeting new people!!YAY! >__<

[DancingTofu]

So, I looked at a calendar, and here's the scoop:

2008/09 - Dec 31 Wednesday, Jan 1 Thursday
Weekend is December 26-28
I recommend the 30th-1st.
2009/10 - Dec 31 Thursday, Jan 1 Friday
Weekend is December 25-27
I recommend the 31st-2nd
2010/11 - Dec 31 Friday, Jan 1 Saturday
Weekend is December 24-26 or 31-January 2
No-brainer
2011/12 - Dec 31 Saturday, Jan 1 Sunday
Weekend is December 30-January 1
No-brainer
2012/13 - Dec 31 Monday, Jan 1 Tuesday
Leapyears are pretty lol

That's five years of Mew.

[jkim7427]

So, I looked at a calendar, and here's the scoop:

2008/09 - Dec 31 Wednesday, Jan 1 Thursday
Weekend is December 26-28
I recommend the 30th-1st.
2009/10 - Dec 31 Thursday, Jan 1 Friday
Weekend is December 25-27
I recommend the 31st-2nd
2010/11 - Dec 31 Friday, Jan 1 Saturday
Weekend is December 24-26 or 31-January 2
No-brainer
2011/12 - Dec 31 Saturday, Jan 1 Sunday
Weekend is December 30-January 1
No-brainer
2012/13 - Dec 31 Monday, Jan 1 Tuesday
Leapyears are pretty lol

That's five years of Mew.

nice but I think we should consider doing it during the weekend also..
because doing it EXACTLY on new years day seems too much for some people...

[DancingTofu]

Having it on the weekend would be a big problem for next year.  It would either be the day after Christmas, or a few days after the new year.

'09/'10 would work from the 1st to 3rd of January, as a bringing in the New Year celebration, but I think it would be ballin' to have a somewhat more specific (guests, staff, and SO's only or something) New Years Midnight Celebration that year too, then we could all wake up with Sparkling Cider Hangovers and start getting ready lol.

[jkim7427]

Having it on the weekend would be a big problem for next year.  It would either be the day after Christmas, or a few days after the new year.

'09/'10 would work from the 1st to 3rd of January, as a bringing in the New Year celebration, but I think it would be ballin' to have a somewhat more specific (guests, staff, and SO's only or something) New Years Midnight Celebration that year too, then we could all wake up with Sparkling Cider Hangovers and start getting ready lol.

I guess. I just feel sorry for those who can't make it because they had to spend time with their family on new years!!
well I guess new year's midnight celebration is great
but seriously
NO ALCOHOLS PLEASE~~
(I'm still underage!!!)

[jkim7427]

It seems like there will be Alcohol for sale... but they'll be carding and there will be 21+ areas, so I don't think you'll need to worry tooo much

haha just to be safe.
who knows!! if you see the alcohol you might.. be tempted..-_- ;

[XFD]

So what exactly would MEW be? I get that it's a con... but that only goes so far. Hell just an excuse to blow a weekend is fine by me, but I'd like to have a general idea

[Cassiopeia]

So what exactly would MEW be? I get that it's a con... but that only goes so far. Hell just an excuse to blow a weekend is fine by me, but I'd like to have a general idea

Well, it's a two-day con, around New Years. The name, MEW, stands for Manga and Exotic Worlds, and basically it includes manga, anime, sci-fi, and fantasy.

Why not go to the site and read about it? 

[jkim7427]

So what exactly would MEW be? I get that it's a con... but that only goes so far. Hell just an excuse to blow a weekend is fine by me, but I'd like to have a general idea

Well, it's a two-day con, around New Years. The name, MEW, stands for Manga and Exotic Worlds, and basically it includes manga, anime, sci-fi, and fantasy.

Why not go to the site and read about it? 

and also check back in 4 days since the site is going through a MAJOR transformation:)
be sure to join the forum and share your ideas with us!!:)
I just want to see this con get bigger and bigger!!!

[DancingTofu]

I think that the what of MEWCon will probably be coming together over the next few months, then solidifying after the first few actual conventions occur.  

Also, because New Years is often associated with drinking, I have a feeling there would be a 21+ bar and lounge in addition to a general convention space open to all ages.  It would be mandatory that all alcohol be kept within the 21+ area and proper licensing would need to be acquired.

[jkim7427]

I think that the what of MEWCon will probably be coming together over the next few months, then solidifying after the first few actual conventions occur. 

Also, because New Years is often associated with drinking, I have a feeling there would be a 21+ bar and lounge in addition to a general convention space open to all ages.  It would be mandatory that all alcohol be kept within the 21+ area and proper licensing would need to be acquired.

tight security is needed... ANY VOLUNTEERS?~
because if the alcohol gets out of the designated area, the con is totally screwed.

[superjaz]

Well, my mom says it's a waste of money. XD I sort of agree it is, but I like it!

(off subject forgive)
apple cider is really cheap at costco like i think its 4 bottles for 6$ might be a little off

[jkim7427]

Well, my mom says it's a waste of money. XD I sort of agree it is, but I like it!

(off subject forgive)
apple cider is really cheap at costco like i think its 4 bottles for 6$ might be a little off

it's pretty cheap...

[EveofAbyss]

Sounds pretty nifty, though. I am gonna be sure to keep my eye on this con, I hope it develops into something awesome!

First guest: Svetlana Chmakova? Can we haz? ^_^

[jkim7427]

Sounds pretty nifty, though. I am gonna be sure to keep my eye on this con, I hope it develops into something awesome!

First guest: Svetlana Chmakova? Can we haz? ^_^

having svetlana as a guest would be cool

[DancingTofu]

I think that the what of MEWCon will probably be coming together over the next few months, then solidifying after the first few actual conventions occur. 

Also, because New Years is often associated with drinking, I have a feeling there would be a 21+ bar and lounge in addition to a general convention space open to all ages.  It would be mandatory that all alcohol be kept within the 21+ area and proper licensing would need to be acquired.

tight security is needed... ANY VOLUNTEERS?~
because if the alcohol gets out of the designated area, the con is totally screwed.

Depending on the venue, it's largely possible that a pre-established 21+ area would be present.  Many hotels and party spaces include bars and adult lounges.  Such areas typically only have one entrance/exit accessable to guests, so there would only need to be two or three people at the door.

Also, chances are, LOTS of people will do most of their drinking either in their rooms or at nearby bars and taverns.

[jkim7427]

I think that the what of MEWCon will probably be coming together over the next few months, then solidifying after the first few actual conventions occur. 

Also, because New Years is often associated with drinking, I have a feeling there would be a 21+ bar and lounge in addition to a general convention space open to all ages.  It would be mandatory that all alcohol be kept within the 21+ area and proper licensing would need to be acquired.

tight security is needed... ANY VOLUNTEERS?~
because if the alcohol gets out of the designated area, the con is totally screwed.

Depending on the venue, it's largely possible that a pre-established 21+ area would be present.  Many hotels and party spaces include bars and adult lounges.  Such areas typically only have one entrance/exit accessable to guests, so there would only need to be two or three people at the door.

Also, chances are, LOTS of people will do most of their drinking either in their rooms or at nearby bars and taverns.

oh that's good
I guess I have nothing to worry about!! XD

[laurifer]

Sounds cool! Dunno if my parents want me there for New Years Eve but I'll try and go

[jkim7427]

Sounds cool! Dunno if my parents want me there for New Years Eve but I'll try and go

AWESOME! I want to see more of your charms!!! >__<

[EveofAbyss]

I never do anything for New Year's Eve, so it would be fun to go and actually have fun, lol, instead of sitting around and...not counting down or even paying attention, heh

[jkim7427]

I never do anything for New Year's Eve, so it would be fun to go and actually have fun, lol, instead of sitting around and...not counting down or even paying attention, heh

AHAHAH!! seriously! join us:)
we'll have the best new year's PARTY EVER! XD HAHA

[laurifer]

Sounds cool! Dunno if my parents want me there for New Years Eve but I'll try and go

AWESOME! I want to see more of your charms!!! >__<

Hahah too bad you won't be at Kcon lite...I'll be sure to take pics of whatever's left afterwards haha. Man I haven't made any lately

[totemo_oishii]

Sounds cool! Dunno if my parents want me there for New Years Eve but I'll try and go

DUDE
we're gonna be living on our own.
we don't have to ask. >__>

[laurifer]

Sounds cool! Dunno if my parents want me there for New Years Eve but I'll try and go

DUDE
we're gonna be living on our own.
we don't have to ask. >__>

Well I'd like to go visit my parents during break lol. And I'll probably have to go home for my mum's bday...so maybe haha

[totemo_oishii]

lol, mmkay

[jkim7427]

^ did you guys get a dorm or something?

[laurifer]

^ did you guys get a dorm or something?

We're in the process of getting one

[EveofAbyss]

^ did you guys get a dorm or something?

We're in the process of getting one

Have you chosen a building yet? Or need any suggestions?

[totemo_oishii]

we applied for global village

[EveofAbyss]

Aah, cool cool. Is that inside Ondine, or another building entirely? I can't remember. But I have heard good things. ^_^

[totemo_oishii]

It's Epler I believe~ 

[EveofAbyss]

Ooh, yeah. Well that's awesome. That's a really great program and building from what I've gathered. I was almost going to move in there myself before I decided on Broadway.

[jkim7427]

I want to visit portland state university campus!!! >0 <
is it really nice?~ >__<

[EveofAbyss]

It is a lovely campus. It's great because it is situated in the heart of downtown Portland. Thus it has a great environment for education, great buildings, several blocks of pure park in the middle of it (called the Park Blocks). Sometimes the classes can get old, but that is how school goes, right? Just being on campus can be relaxing though, chilling in the Park Blocks reading, writing, drawing, doing your thing, heh.

[jkim7427]

wow! right in the middle of Portland
I'm so visiting when I go to kumori-con!!! >__<

[EveofAbyss]

Yeah, it is only about six Max stops and seven blocks from the hotel Kumoricon will be in this year (sounds like a lot but it is not very far at all), heh

And then of course it's where Kcon Lite is! lol

[laurifer]

And don't forget that the DoubleTree and PSU are within Fareless Square!

[EveofAbyss]

Good point! Free public transport!

[jkim7427]

Good point! Free public transport!

COOL!>__<
I like.. free stuff.. o__o;

[EveofAbyss]

Yeah, it is pretty awesome. I heard a while back that someone was pushing to do away with the fareless square though. It'd be pure evil to take it away, but I haven't heard anything else about it, so I hope it just died out.

[laurifer]

Yeah, it is pretty awesome. I heard a while back that someone was pushing to do away with the fareless square though. It'd be pure evil to take it away, but I haven't heard anything else about it, so I hope it just died out.

I think it was Trimet who wanted to push a fee for using the MAX lines in Fareless square after 7 PM to "reduce crime" but a lot of people were against it so they dropped it

[EveofAbyss]

Yeah, it is pretty awesome. I heard a while back that someone was pushing to do away with the fareless square though. It'd be pure evil to take it away, but I haven't heard anything else about it, so I hope it just died out.

I think it was Trimet who wanted to push a fee for using the MAX lines in Fareless square after 7 PM to "reduce crime" but a lot of people were against it so they dropped it

Ah, I can understand their reasoning for it then, but I can also understand the frustration over it. It's good that they decided to deploy more police patrols for the Max trains now, though, instead of adding that fee. Seems like a better idea.

[laurifer]

Yeah, it is pretty awesome. I heard a while back that someone was pushing to do away with the fareless square though. It'd be pure evil to take it away, but I haven't heard anything else about it, so I hope it just died out.

I think it was Trimet who wanted to push a fee for using the MAX lines in Fareless square after 7 PM to "reduce crime" but a lot of people were against it so they dropped it

Ah, I can understand their reasoning for it then, but I can also understand the frustration over it. It's good that they decided to deploy more police patrols for the Max trains now, though, instead of adding that fee. Seems like a better idea.

Yeah if they did that it would bust my wallet as a future PSU student haha

[EveofAbyss]

heh, so you'd be taking the max back and forth from your family's house?

[laurifer]

Well, no, but if they took away fareless square I wouldn't be able to frequent places of interest like Lloyd

[EveofAbyss]

Oooh, yeah, gotcha. Yeah, that'd be a lame move.

[DancingTofu]

Wow, nice off-topic lol

[jkim7427]

^ ahahahaa!!!
 I just noticed!!! >__<

ANYWAYS!
BACK ON TOPIC

Not a major change but
the site improved!!!
go check'em out!

again it's
www.mewcon.com

[Darkerlight]

lol, not a major change... just clean code and a completely different graphics layout for the site... and easter eggs. lol. no, nothing big. lol.

[jkim7427]

registrations are OPEN!

[superjaz]

sweet the more anime cons the better 

[DancingTofu]

Just remember: it's a mixed content convention.  We are trying to call to nerds of every breed!

[superjaz]

so could i go as the widow twanky from hercles?

[DancingTofu]

Yes!

And I could go as a Craw Wurm!