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Jan-22-2007 04:06

Announcing the First Annual Sleuther's Convention:

SLEUTHCON I

Who? You
When? June 15-17, 2007
Where? Best Western Lakeside, Orlando (Kissimmee), FL
What? The cost for attending will be $125. This does not include your room, but does include meals (Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner on Saturday and Breakfast on Sunday) and activities. Rooms will be $69.00 per night booked in advance through the hotel. Simply tell the booking agent that you are attending SleuthCon I.

Activities/Events:

The evening of June 15th will essentially be a chance for people to get checked in and organized. It will also serve as a time for introducing ourselves to each other.

Saturday the 16th will be the main day of activities including a treasure hunt and concluding with a mystery dinner theater. There will be door prizes as well as other prize categories to be announced, such as farthest distance traveled to attend. Sunday will conclude the event with breakfast and gathering in the meeting room to hand out the last prizes and say our farewells.

As the event approaches I will have more detail on activities and prizes. I highly recommend booking early as the rooms will fill fast. Comments and suggestions will be duly noted and possibly used. :)

Hotel info is here:

http://www.bestwesternlakeside.com/

It is best to call them as you will need to tell them you are attending SleuthCon I to get the reduced rate.

We will have it set up soon to take payments to reserve your spot at the convention. I will update here as soon as I have the particulars.

Jun-12-2007 23:20

Flo, at this time there are 10 people registered... I had really hoped for more as the costs for attending were based on a minimum number for the price breaks... the event will not break even... but it will NOT be cancelled...

Everything is a go and I am at this moment sitting in PDX waiting for my flight out. I will be in Orlando tomorrow (Wednesday) around noonish and will check in with the hotel and make any final preparations and arrangements that need to be made. Everything was paid for today, so anyone wanting to sign up late can do so at the 'door'. There will be meals for up to 25 people, with the exception of breakfasts. Late registers will have to buy their own breakfast coupons at the standard cost of $10.95 plus tip and beverage. Only those who pre-registered will receive the free SleuthCon I t-shirt.

As for transportation to the hotel, I will check with April tomorrow when I get there and will post here as soon as I know. The Best Western Shuttle should be available and is free in most places I've stayed... but, please don't quote me, I've never been in Orlando lol.

And YAY! finals week is over for me and I got A's.

Jun-13-2007 14:57

Well woody and I have checked in and hotel is great so far....now we will go the bar of course and check that out :)

Jun-13-2007 22:47

I nearly forgot :o

I hope all the SleuthConers have an absolutely great time over the next few days. :D

Jun-14-2007 05:50

LOL, I didn't know you were here already... Breit and I stayed with whatsername last night and will be checking into the hotel this afternoon. :D unfortunately my laptop has had internet issues, so I wasn't able to log in yesterday.

I'll see you today! :D

Jun-14-2007 12:18

Actually, we ended up with a few extra t-shirts, so anybody who does decide to show up and pay at the door will get a shirt too, although size choices will be limited.

See everybody tomorrow eve.

Jun-14-2007 13:00

I'm in #190 for any who want to find me :D

Jun-14-2007 15:26

I'll be there tomorrow around 6:00, see everyone then! :-)

Jun-14-2007 21:15

smiles... hey all.... I am soo excited...Rhiemma and Breit stayed with me last night... we had a good time.. smiles...although I did feel bad because my kids were up at the crack of dawn... sorry ladies!! ;) (talk about early alarm clock... giggles) See you all tomorrow!!

Jun-16-2007 08:18

I hope everyone is having a blast. I wish I could be there to meet and greet!

Jun-16-2007 09:54

Hello all from Orlando!!! :D we will be putting up some photos soon (I hope)

We are having a blast and wish you were all here too

Ben unveiled a new Sleuth game today and showed us some examples of how the game will look... curious? heheh... ya should a been here :D Estimated launch date for "Shades of Mysteries" is September. I promise you it looks to be a lot of fun.

I'll check in again later and give some updates... in the mean time... Happy Sleuthing and we're all thinking of you here.