A press release from LoneStarCon 3:

LoneStarCon 3, the 71st World Science Fiction Convention (“Worldcon”), has begun mailing Progress Report #3 (PR3). Members should begin to receive their progress reports by the end of the week.

Members may download PR#3 from www.LoneStarCon3.org/publications/index.shtml. Members who are uncertain whether they have requested electronic or paper progress reports may check their status with the membership team by emailing registration [at] LoneStarCon3 [dot] org.

Progress Report #3 contains a number of important items for LoneStarCon 3 members. This includes the Hugo Award Nominating Ballot as well as detailed information about booking arrangements for the Marriott Rivercenter and Marriott Riverwalk hotels providing our accommodation.

The Hugo Award nomination process is open to all adult and young adult members of LoneStarCon 3 who join by January 31, 2013, as well as all members of Loncon 3 (the 2014 Worldcon) who join by the same date, and all members of Chicon 7 (the 2012 Worldcon). Nominations officially opened on January 1, 2013, and members may submit their ballots either online or by postal mail.

LoneStarCon 3 hotel bookings will open on Monday, January 21, 2013. Progress Report 3 contains detailed information about all aspects of our hotels including amenities, available room types, and room rates.

Progress Report #3 also includes updates from many areas across the convention, including Art Show, Dealers’ Room, Programming, Masquerade, Accessibility Services, and Childcare.