Two press releases from Detcon 1, the 2014 NASFiC:
Detcon1 Offers Free Memberships to Fans in Need (22 November 2013)
Detcon1, the 2014 North American Science Fiction Convention, is excited to announce the FANtastic Detroit Fund (FDF), a crowdfunded program to provide free memberships to Detcon1 to fans in need, with priority given to Detroit and Wayne County residents.
Detcon1 is soliciting FDF donations from convention members and friends of the convention to help fund these memberships. Donations are being accepted via the Detcon1 webpage (http://detcon1.org/announcing-fantastic-detroit-fund). Each $55 donated to the FDF will buy a membership to Detcon1 for someone who would otherwise be unable to attend Detcon1 for financial reasons. Detcon1 will also match the first ten memberships sponsored. Donations are not tax deductible.
Detcon1’s FDF selection committee will work with local non-profit organizations, fan groups, schools, and other entities to identify candidates to receive the FDF sponsored memberships. Individuals may also apply independently via online application which can be found on the Detcon1 website (http://detcon1.org/fantastic-detroit-fund/). Anyone is eligible to apply, but if demand exceeds supply, priority will be given to Detroit and Wayne County residents.
Convention chairperson Tammy Coxen says, “We are excited about this opportunity to make Detcon1 accessible to a wide variety of Detroiters, and to introduce them to fans from all over North America. We are looking forward to holding a convention that truly reflects the Motor City.”
The FDF is one part of Detcon1’s strong commitment to increasing the diversity and accessibility of the convention, and to making Detcon1 a place where all fans feel welcome.
Detcon1 Announces Rate Increase Effective January 1, 2014 (2 December 2013)
Detcon1, the 2014 North American Science Fiction Convention, announces that some pre-registration rates will go up on January 1, 2014.
As of January 1, 2014, full adult attending membership prices will go up by $10, from $55 to $65 for a weekend membership. To encourage attendance by families and younger fans, young adult and child membership prices will remain at 2013 levels of $50 and $25 respectively. Supporting memberships remains unchanged at $35. Online registration and a printable form is available at http://detcon1.org/registration.
Pre-supporter discounts remain in effect for pre-registrations but will not be given for memberships purchased at-the-door. Persons who pre-supported at the Passenger level qualify for a $20 discount, while those who pre-supported at the Driver level qualify for a $40 discount. A list of pre-supporting members can be found at http://detcon1.org/detroit-nasfic-pre-supporters.