Please keep in mind that first and foremost, the rules of polite society apply while attending the convention. Convention Security will be onsite and if you are observed doing anything out of line, you will be politely informed that your actions are unacceptable. Remember that your convention badge is your key to not only your attendance at convention functions, but also your key to special room rates. The badge remains the property of the Convention and those causing serious problems will have their badges confiscated and memberships revoked. There are no refunds. If that happens, the hotel will be informed that the convention discount no longer applies to that person and you will be charged the full rate.

Also keep in mind that Convention Security personnel are not law enforcement officers. They are merely volunteers that try to act as a buffer between the convention members and hotel security and/or the local police. Basically, Convention Security tries to diffuse difficult situations before the hotel security people deem it necessary to get involved. They’re not trying to ruin your good time... they’re trying to keep you and the convention as a whole out of trouble. We all want to have a good time and enjoy the convention. That includes the people working Security. They’re not “the bad guys.” Work with them.

Carrying and wearing of weapons of any kind will not be permitted, except as part of a hall costume if peace-bonded by our Security Director. No real or realistic looking firearms are allowed and all bladed weapons must be sheathed.

Any weapons purchased in the Dealers Room must be securely wrapped before they are taken out of the room.

The committee realizes that most people who would like to carry and wear weapons are sensible and careful individuals. However, because of the present liability laws, the risk of weapons causing accident or distress, and in observance of the hotel’s weapons policy, we have no choice but to comply. The safety of convention members is our overriding consideration, as well as cooperating fully with the hotel’s security personnel.

Convention Operations is the Con Office during LepreCon. We will be located in the Boardroom located just inside the East entrance of the hotel convention space. We expect to be open 24 hours from the start of our convention. Con Ops is primarily for supporting the convention departments with things like pens, paper, etc. We also handle phone calls for information from the public. After Registration closes, we become the late night registration location for folks who want to be part of our event, but can’t get there earlier in the day. Finally, if you have any questions, or if you have a problem that needs resolving where you’ve exhausted all other ways to get it done, come by and we’ll see what we can do. This includes hotel issues, other member issues, complaints about something we did or didn’t do, etc. You can call this room or just drop by. In the event that we’re out for any reason, there will be a cell phone number posted on the door for use in contacting us.

The LepreCon 39 Hospitality Suite will be located in the Sedona Room in the east hall of the first floor of the hotel. Our hours of operation will be listed in the Pocket Program. It is open to all members of LepreCon. We will be serving light food and munchies such as chips, salsa, nuts, etc. We also plan to offer nonalcoholic beverages such as sodas, iced tea, lemonade, coffee, hot tea, etc. Please come by for some socializing and feeding that empty spot in your day.

Taking Videos/Photos: It is always best to ask permission before taking a photo or video of someone or a group of someones. Program participants may or may not allow recording of their likeness or voice. Ask to be sure.

We will have FREE Drawings for T-shirts and Books at all three of the LIVE Virtual Panels on Saturday starting at 10am. You must be present to win!