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Site News
Apr 12, 2006 - Site Downtime - Some of you may have noticed problems with the I-CON site over the past few days. We have been having hardware issues with our server, which have now been resolved. All site functionality should now be fully restored... if you notice any issues, please email webmaster@iconsf.org. Thank you. Mar 22, 2006 - Important Travel Update! - The Suffolk County Half Marathon will be taking place this Sunday, resulting in closures on Nichols Road between the Long Island Expressway and Rt. 347. Please use these directions to get to the convention on Sunday. Mar 22, 2006 - New I-CON Community - ICON Science Fiction, Inc. is proud to announce its new project, community.iconsf.org. Designed to encourage community involvement and the open sharing of ideas and information, community.iconsf.org is our new hub for everyone who is interested in Science Fiction, Fact, and Fantasy (and Gaming, Anime, and everything else you might see at I-CON - and likely a whole lot more!). We encourage you all to stop in, take a look, and speak your mind - this site was created to allow you to immerse yourself further in the things that matter to you (and us). Mar 22, 2006 - Indie Film Schedule - In addition to the main schedule and gaming schedule linked from our home page, the Indie Film schedule is now online. Also, an HTML (webpage) version of the schedule is coming soon, we thank everyone for their patience. Mar 21, 2006 - Schedule |
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Membership Sales & Registration
Preregistrations Closed - Preregistration for I-CON 25 is now closed. If you would like to purchase a membership for I-CON 25, they are now only available at the box office at the convention. See you there! Please note that we do NOT mail out I-CON badges, you MUST pick them up at the preregistration desk at I-CON. Membership rates:
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*Students, please bring a current, valid school ID, one membership per ID. Teachers are charged the student rate, provided they have a relevant ID or a letter from their principal (or other applicable administrator). Seniors age 62 and over also qualify for this rate with valid ID. **Children 6-12 yrs old, under age 6 is free. Please note that the box office can only accept cash. Box Office Hours:
Important Membership Information You must purchase a membership to attend I-CON. Even if you just want to browse in the Dealer's Room, or play in one roleplaying game, you must buy a membership first! What's a membership? We don't sell tickets to our annual convention. Instead, we sell you a membership to the event. Don't worry, it's not complicated. Anyone can purchase a membership and all we require is your name, address and payment. Student Membership Discount: Student memberships are available for any current junior high, high school, or college students. If you purchase your student membership through the mail, you must include a photocopy of your valid, current student ID. If your junior high or high school does not issue IDs, we will accept a letter of verification from your school's office on school stationary. Have your ID with you to purchase memberships at all locations, and when you pick up your badge at the convention. Stony Brook University Faculty/Staff Discount: If you are employed by Stony Brook University, you can get a membership to I-CON at the student rate. SB Fac/Staff discount is available by PayPal, mail, and at the door. (Not available from vendors). You must present your employee ID when you purchase your membership, include a photocopy of the ID with your mail-in registration form, or verify your eligibility at the pre-registration desk if ordering through PayPal. Limit two per ID. Store Membership Sales: As in previous years, we will also be selling memberships at some of your favorite local hobby shops and comic book stores. See below for a list of participating vendors. Mail in Memberships: PLEASE type or print all information clearly! If we can't read your form, you will be delayed at the door. Include a check or money order made out to ICON Science Fiction, Inc. We cannot accept cash through the mail, and it is not possible for us to handle credit card orders through mail-ins. However you can use a credit card through PayPal. We MUST HAVE a name for EACH membership ordered. There is a $25 charge for a bounced check. One Day Memberships: ARE NOT AVAILABLE BY MAIL. However, you can purchase them from the vendors listed below, through PayPal, and at the door during the event. Confirmation Letters will NOT be sent for advance purchases except by request. Your cancelled check or your PayPal confirmation is your receipt. If you want a confirmation letter, you must send a Self Addressed Stamped Envelope (SASE) with your order form by March 1, 2005. NO confirmation letters will be sent for any orders received after 3/1/2005. Group Discounts: Group discounts are only available for memberships purchased in advance by mail for Three Day Memberships only. (10% for groups of 10-19; 20% for 20 or more). How to Register Pre Register for this year's convention by:
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Latest Community News Feb 20, 2006 - Destinies - The Voice of Science Fiction begins 5 weeks of I-CON related programming on Friday, March 3rd. Scheduled shows: March 3: Andreas Katsulas Memorial featuring press conference recorded at I-CON 21. March 10: I-CON 25 Performers Preview featuring the Brobdningagian Bards, Emerald Rose, Aerosith, and Voltaire. March 17: Live, hour-long I-CON 25 Preview Special March 24: Live I-CON 25 Mystery Guest Special March 31: Live, hour-long I-CON 25 Retrospective Destinies airs at 11:30 PM on 90.1 FM, WUSB, Stony Brook, and can be heard online through links at www.wusb.fm. Feb 2, 2006 - Memorial Fundraiser - A fundraiser in memorial of Johnny Madonia, the son of a long time I-CON staffer, is being held to benefit the Child Life Program at Stony Brook University Hospital which helps to ease the stay of children in the hospital via entertainment and help them adjust to returning to school after leaving the hospital. For more information please see this page. Top Community Links Latest Community Albums Captain Phil's Classic Adventures
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