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Costume-Connections
Running a Costume-Con

The Organization

Costume-Cons are like no other conference. They don't follow the patterns of typical science fiction conventions, where the sponsoring organization is frequently the same small club or group. They aren't like association meetings, either. There is no central office from which all planning takes place, and (most importantly) there is no real continuity between conferences.

This fact of existence can make planning and executing a successful conference a real beast. With a twenty year history, Costume-Cons have built a reputation for excellence in presenting educational data, for providing reasonably safe and consistent competitions, and for general social atmosphere in which a great deal of information can be shared between participants. Maintaining that reputation can lead to major headaches, especially when members of the con com aren't aware of the expectations of their members.

This section will attempt to help demistify the organizational structure and how it can work to a conference's advantage.

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