Welcome to ConnectiCon!

OK, CTCon Crew- Time for our second Members Appreciation Day! We're getting better at it on our end, so this month, we have some great special events for you! For those of you not 'in the know' yet, M.A.D.s are little monthly mini-cons for registered members. Whether you're registered or not, come on over on November 5th to 705 North Mountain Rd in Newington from 12pm-4:30pm. You can try out your first M.A.D. for free. Then, if you like it, pre-register for ConnectiCon and enjoy an awesome mini-con each month!

Here's a sampling of our line-up for this next meeting:

Anime- Screenings of Ghost Stories (one of the funniest series ever!!) and anime/j-pop karaoke

Video Gaming- Super Smash Brothers Tournament

Gaming- Star Wars Minis, Pirates of the Spanish Main

Special Tournaments- Magic the Gathering Draft ($12 entry fee), War Machine ($10 entry fee)

Plus, as always, we'll have our manga library, gaming collection, free-play gaming, and free-watch anime. Feel free to bring snacks to share! See you there!

Hey there CTCon fans;
We've decided to start something extra special for y'all. For people who register for CTCon early, you are entitled to attend all Member Events throughout the year since ConnectiCon is actually a club. What does this mean? Well, for one, we are starting our first Member Day on October 8. It's sort of a mini-ConnectiCon with board gaming, anime, video gaming and anything else you'd like to see. Because many people are still not registered for ConnectiCon, we'll let you try this first Member Day even if you aren't registered, just to try it out.

What: A mini-con event with games, anime, new friends to meet and more...
When: 10am-4pm, Sunday October 8th
Where: The CTCon office- 705 North Mountain Rd, Newington, CT 06111, Go in the back door of the office complex and come to the conference room
Why: Because ConnectiCon is moving towards being a year-round party!

For more information, contact Matt at m.daigle|AT|connecticon.org [replace |AT| with @ for real address]

ConnectiCon's over, but it's still PARTY TIME!!!
When: This Sunday (July 16, 2006), 3:30pm
Where: Hammonasset State Beach, Madison, CT
Why: Because we did it! ConnectiCon 2006 was a success
Who: ANY AND ALL STAFF MEMBERS, AND THOSE INTERESTED IN BECOMING STAFF FOR NEXT YEAR!
What: Check the forums post to see what to bring: [URL=connecticon.org/forums/showthread.php?p=22937#post22937]After-After-Con Party[/URL]
Don't forget to bring $5 per car to get into the beach!

Well folks, ConnectiCon 2006 came to a close on good ground. We'd like to thank everyone who participated this year - thank you for coming out and supporting our event.

We're going to take a short break and then start working on planning for ConnectiCon 2007 which will be July 13-15 =)

We'll be refreshing the website with new info, reading the forums & emails we get about the good and the bad, then we'll bring them to our next staff meeting. If you're interested in attending send Vice Chair Briana Benn or Chairman Mathew Daigle an email and we'll let you know when and where the meeting will be.

Again thank you for participating and hopefully you'll all be able to participate again next year,

the ConnectiCon Staff

Q: Where is ConnectiCon being held?
A: At the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford, CT.

Q: How do I get to the convention center?
A: Get to I-91 North or South and take exit 29a... this will drop you off right next to the convention center. Just follow the signs to the parking garage.

Q: Can I register at the door?
A: Yes you can, the following membership rates apply:

3-day $50
Friday Only $25
Saturday Only $35
Sunday Only $20

Q: Do you take credit cards?
A: We do not accept credit cards at the door. We can only accept cash as payment for your membership.

Q: Do you take checks?
A: We do not accept checks at the door. We can only accept cash as payment for your membership.

Q: Do you take cash?
A: Yes, cash is the only method of paying for your membership at the door.

Q: When can I register?
A: You can register for ConnectiCon during the following times:

Thursday 6pm - 9pm
Friday 8am - 10pm
Saturday 8am - 10pm
Sunday 8am - 2pm

Q: What are the hours of the convention?
A: ConnectiCon will have the following hours:

Friday 8am - 2am
Saturday 8am - 2am
Sunday 8am - 6pm

Q: I sent your staff member an email after 11:59pm on Wendesday, July 5, 2006! Why haven't they responded to my question yet?
A: Well, most likely it is because: They went to sleep shortly after midnight, got up at 6am on Thursday, July 6, 2006, left at 7am to get to our storage facility for 9am, helped load up the truck until 10am and have been at the Connecticut Convention Center ever since making sure everything happens as smoothly as possible at ConnectiCon 2006! Your response will likely come on Monday or Tuesday AFTER the convention.

Hey folks!

Getting antsy for ConnectiCon? If you can't wait to get your con on, check out this interview about CTCon to tide you over:

Secret Identity Podcast

The entire episode reviews various forms of geek-themed goodness. If you want to hear only the interview, it starts at 57:00 minutes.

Just wanted to remind everyone that tomorrow; Saturday, June 10th, 2006 is the last day that folks will be able to preregister for ConnectiCon at the $40 rate. There are multiple ways to register go to the Membership Registration page and either print and mail out the registration form, or register online with PayPal or Acteva.

We will still allow folks to preregister online with a credit card for $53.07 through Acteva until Saturday, June 17th, 2006. PayPal payments won't be accepted after tomorrow; Saturday, June 10th, 2006 and mail-in registrations must be post marked on or before Saturday, June 10th, 2006.

Membership badges will be available for pick up or purchase at the convention during the following times:

Thursday, July 6, 2006: 6pm - 9pm
Friday, July 7, 2006: 8am - 10pm
Saturday, July 8, 2006: 8am - 10pm
Sunday, July 9, 2006: 8am - 2pm

When paying for your membership at the convention we will ONLY be able to accept payment in CASH.

Also, our hotel block at the Hartford Marriot Downtown is almost sold out so if you need a room please book it SOON! This is the hotel that is attached the convention center and rooms are available at a great rate of ONLY $109/night. Room bookings will also require a non-refundable deposit for the first night of your stay. You can visit the hotel website www.hartfordmarriott.com. To get the convention discount rate enter code: CONCONA - alternately you can call 1-860-249-8000 and ask for the ConnectiCon room block.

See you all soon!

Saturday, June 10th, 2006 is the last day you will be able to get a 3-day membership badge for $40. After that memberships will ONLY be available at the door! So please preregister by the 10th and save yourself some money, that way you'll have more to spend in the dealer's room!

See you all in 31 days or LESS! ConnectiCon 2006 is certainly coming up quickly!

One of this year's anime Guests of Honor, Daniel Kevin Harrison, noticed our auction for the autographed Evangelion DVD, and decided to join our campaign!

Daniel was at CTCon 2005 and saw first-hand the passion and comraderie of our ConnectiCon family, and is joining us in supporting ConnectiCon 2006. He sent us a copy of the Gravitation series, for which he performed the voice of Hiro. Each disk is autographed by DKH himself!

Below is the link to the ConnectiCon Benefit Auction Number 3- the ENTIRE GRAVITATION DVD SET, AUTOGRAPHED BY DANIEL KEVIN HARRISON!

CTCon Benefit Auction 3- Complete Autographed Gravitation DVD Set

we can finally announce the official Headquarters Hotel for ConnectiCon 2006 - we've managed to negotiate an AMAZINGLY low group rate at the:

Hartford Marriott Downtown

This is the hotel that is attached along the exhibit level to the convention center, so you won't have to walk 15 minutes to the nearest hotel, or wait for the downtown shuttle service.

It is of great importance that ConnectiCon members stay at our official Headquarters Hotel so that we may book a larger room block in future years as well as receive function space for additional events at the hotel.

The rates for rooms this year are $109/night for single and double occupancy; $129/night for triple and quad occupancy. Rooms MUST be reserved by June 15th, 2006 - after that date any rooms available will be booked at the prevailing rate which is currently $249/night. Room bookings will also require a non-refundable deposit for the first night of your stay.You can visit the hotel website HERE. To get the convention discount rate enter code: CONCONA - alternately you can call 1-860-249-8000 and ask for the ConnectiCon room block.

There are also an EXTREMELY limited amount of rooms available at the Residence Inn by Marriott @ $119/night but that rate includes a complimentary breakfast buffett. You can call the Residence Inn by Marriot @ (860)524-5550 the group code is CON and you will have to speak with Kristi Herr to book your room.

The contests get harder and harder to judge each year as more and more high quality submissions are received here at CTCon headquarters. It is an honor to be one of the votes that gets to choose this year's artwork, and it's so neat to see improvement in the work of the artists that keep sending submissions. It was harder than ever this year, but we have arrived at a verdict for all of our pre-con contests. The votes were tallied by secret ballot form all the ConnevtiCon staff. The winners are listed below, and if you didn't win, you may still see your art in print in the program book or elsewhere around the convention. Congratulations to the winners, and to those who didn't win, don't give up- this year's winners were BOTH entrants into last year's contest as well!

Tee Shirt Art Contest- Kristin Palach, who is awarded two complimentary memberships to ConnectiCon 2006, and a FULL artist colony table (2 spots)

Cover Art Contest- Shawnti Therrien, who is awarded two complimentary memberships to ConnectiCon 2006, and a FULL artist colony table (2 spots)

Fanfiction Contest- Rob Whelehan, who is awarded two complimentary memberships to ConnectiCon 2006

Congratulations, again!

Hey everyone! For those of you that missed the great music videos featuring ConnectiCon 2004, we've put them up on the site. You can find them linked below. Hope you like them! Also, we NEED suggestions for a song to use for the ConnectiCon 2005 music video. Please send suggestions to shahailion|AT|hotmail.com [replace |AT| with @ for real address]!

Connecticut Convention Center Introduction
ConnectiCon 2004 Music Video

Attention all artists and webcomickers- the Artist Colonoy is now sold out! If any checks are in transit now, that were post-marked by the 20th, we will honor them. Otherwise you will be getting an email from us asking what you'd like to do. Payments received from now on may be applied to Dealer's Booths if you choose. Dealer's booths are double the size of Artist Colony size, so if you haven't gotten an AC spot, grab a friend and get a Dealer's Booth in the Exhibition Hall for better exposure!

We have a pretty nifty banner up for those of you who have been wanting to link to us. You can find it here .

First of all, congratulations and many thanks to khaizard for winning the last auction, an autographed copy of Evangelion, signed by voice actor Tiffany Grant!

Let's not waste any time, though- the con is little over TWO MONTHS AWAY!! Our next item up for your bidding pleasure is Chocola 2002, a portfolio of 36 full color, 12"x17" DiGi Charat prints. The beauty of these prints is astounding and the quality is superb, and trust me, very hard to part with. (That's right, donate by me!)

Each and every print is worthy of framing, and if you can't afford frames, they work great as posters for your wall. Everything is in excellent condition.

To see this great item, visit the link below! Happy bidding!

CTCon Benefit Auction 2- Chocola 2002 DiGi Charat Art Portfolio

We're kicking off the ConnectiCon Benefit Auctions to ensure ConnectiCon's continued financial security with a great goodie for you! Click on the link below to bid on an autographed copy of Neon Genesis Evangelion, signed by Asuka Langley's voice actor Tiffany Grant! All proceeds benefit ConnectiCon. We bounced back from the troubles last summer thanks to SaveConnectiCon and everyone who supported it. Now we have to ensure that ConnectiCon is here to stay!

Autographed Neon Genesis Evangelion DVD Auction

This item was donated by our Main Events Coordinator, Brian Wilson of Hookie Dookie Panic

Unfortunately, Maile Flanagan has had to cancel her appearance at ConnectiCon 2006 due to a scheduling conflict.

Keep checking the site for updates on NEW guest appearances.