It’s almost time for this month’s volunteer meeting for NWC48!

Would you like to help plan, organize, and create the Pacific Northwest’s premier science-fiction and fantasy convention? Norwescon is always looking for volunteers, and our monthly Convention Committee planning meetings are a great way to get involved! Come pull back the curtain, meet the masterminds behind the event, and find out where your particular talents can be put to use!

Meeting Details

Come help join us as we plan the next Norwescon!

Our next meeting is Saturday, March 14.

• 10:30 to 11 a.m.: Newcomer Welcome
• 11 to 11:10 a.m.: Executive Introductions
• 11:10 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Department Breakouts
• 1 to 1:15 p.m.: Executive meeting (all welcome)
• 1:15 to 3 p.m.: Main ConCom meeting

The social media team will be doing short, three question volunteer interviews to be shared on Norwescon’s social media channels. If you are interested in participating please find Crystal Lloyd or listen for where the interview set up will be located at the meeting.

Location

This meeting is hybrid — you can join us in-person at the DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport (our host hotel; check the display boards to verify which room we’ll be in) or you can join us on Zoom (Zoom link TBA)! The Zoom room will be open by 1 p.m.

Travel Note: Southbound I-5 will have lane restrictions across the Ship Canal Bridge, please plan for delays.

Meeting Documentation

Norwescon meeting agendas and minutes, policies and procedures, bylaws, and other documents can be found on the Staff Info page of our website. Meeting agendas are posted a few days before each meeting; minutes are posted after they have been approved by the Exec team.

Conduct

The Norwescon code of conduct applies to all in-person and virtual gatherings. If you are joining us virtually and need to activate your camera or microphone during the meeting, we ask that you respect all of your fellow staff members and refrain from broadcasting inappropriate imagery, symbols, or language. If you need a neutral virtual background, a Norwescon background image is available on our website.

Future Events

Block these dates off on your calendar now!

• March 14, 2026: Volunteer Meeting
• April 2–5, 2026: Norwescon 48
• May 9, 2026: Volunteer post-con meeting (location TBD)

Want to join us outside of ConCom meetings? Wonderful! Check out our socializing page for real-world gatherings, and you’re welcome to join us on our Norwescon Discord server for geektastic socializing in the online world!

It’s almost time for this month’s volunteer meeting for NWC48!

Would you like to help plan, organize, and create the Pacific Northwest’s premier science-fiction and fantasy convention? Norwescon is always looking for volunteers, and our monthly Convention Committee planning meetings are a great way to get involved! Come pull back the curtain, meet the masterminds behind the event, and find out where your particular talents can be put to use!

Meeting Details

Come help join us as we plan the next Norwescon!

Our next meeting is Saturday, February 14.

• 10:30 to 11 a.m.: Newcomer Welcome
• 11 to 11:10 a.m.: Executive Introductions
• 11:10 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Department Breakouts
• 1 to 1:15 p.m.: Executive meeting (all welcome)
• 1:15 p.m.: Main ConCom meeting

Location

This meeting is hybrid — you can join us in-person at the DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport (our host hotel; check the display boards to verify which room we’ll be in) or you can join us on Zoom! The Zoom room will be open by 1 p.m.

Meeting Documentation

Norwescon meeting agendas and minutes, policies and procedures, bylaws, and other documents can be found on the Staff Info page of our website. Meeting agendas are posted a few days before each meeting; minutes are posted after they have been approved by the Exec team.

Conduct

The Norwescon code of conduct applies to all in-person and virtual gatherings. If you are joining us virtually and need to activate your camera or microphone during the meeting, we ask that you respect all of your fellow staff members and refrain from broadcasting inappropriate imagery, symbols, or language. If you need a neutral virtual background, a Norwescon background image is available on our website.

Future Events

Block these dates off on your calendar now!

• February 14, 2026: Volunteer Meeting
• March 14, 2026: Volunteer Meeting
• April 2–5, 2026: Norwescon 48
• May 9, 2026: Volunteer post-con meeting (location TBD)

Want to join us outside of ConCom meetings? Wonderful! Check out our socializing page for real-world gatherings, and you’re welcome to join us on our Norwescon Discord server for geektastic socializing in the online world!

It’s almost time for this month’s volunteer meeting for NWC48!

Would you like to help plan, organize, and create the Pacific Northwest’s premier science-fiction and fantasy convention? Norwescon is always looking for volunteers, and our monthly Convention Committee planning meetings are a great way to get involved! Come pull back the curtain, meet the masterminds behind the event, and find out where your particular talents can be put to use!

Meeting Details

Come help join us as we plan the next Norwescon!

Our next meeting is Saturday, January 10. NOTE: This meeting is virtual only!

• 10:30 to 11 a.m.: Newcomer Welcome
• 11 to 11:10 a.m.: Executive Introductions
• 11:10 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Department Breakouts
• 1 to 1:15 p.m.: Executive meeting (all welcome)
• 1:15 p.m.: Main ConCom meeting

Location

This meeting is virtual — you can join us on Zoom!

Meeting Documentation

Norwescon meeting agendas and minutes, policies and procedures, bylaws, and other documents can be found on the Staff Info page of our website. Meeting agendas are posted a few days before each meeting; minutes are posted after they have been approved by the Exec team.

Conduct

The Norwescon code of conduct applies to all in-person and virtual gatherings. If you are joining us virtually and need to activate your camera or microphone during the meeting, we ask that you respect all of your fellow staff members and refrain from broadcasting inappropriate imagery, symbols, or language. If you need a neutral virtual background, a Norwescon background image is available on our website.

Future Events

Block these dates off on your calendar now!

• January 10, 2026: Volunteer meeting (online only)
• February 14, 2026: Volunteer Meeting
• March 14, 2026: Volunteer Meeting
• April 2–5, 2026: Norwescon 48
• May 9, 2026: Volunteer post-con meeting (location TBD)

Want to join us outside of ConCom meetings? Wonderful! Check out our socializing page for real-world gatherings, and you’re welcome to join us on our Norwescon Discord server for geektastic socializing in the online world!

It’s almost time for this month’s volunteer meeting for NWC48!

Would you like to help plan, organize, and create the Pacific Northwest’s premier science-fiction and fantasy convention? Norwescon is always looking for volunteers, and our monthly Convention Committee planning meetings are a great way to get involved! Come pull back the curtain, meet the masterminds behind the event, and find out where your particular talents can be put to use!

Meeting Details

Come help join us as we plan the next Norwescon!

Our next meeting is Saturday, December 6.

• 10:30 to 11 a.m.: Newcomer Welcome
• 11 to 11:10 a.m.: Executive Introductions
• 11:10 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Department Breakouts
• 1 to 1:15 p.m.: Executive meeting (all welcome)
• 1:15 p.m.: Main ConCom meeting
• Immediately after: Annual Holiday Party

Travel Note: SB I-5 will have lane restrictions across the Ship Canal Bridge, please plan for delays.

Additionally, the social media team will be doing short, three question volunteer interviews to be shared on Norwescon’s social media channels. If you are interested in participating please find Crystal Lloyd or listen for where the interview set up will be located at the meeting.

Location

This meeting is hybrid — you can join us in-person at the DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport (our host hotel; check the display boards to verify which room we’ll be in) or you can join us on Zoom! The Zoom room will be open by 1 p.m.

Meeting Documentation

Norwescon meeting agendas and minutes, policies and procedures, bylaws, and other documents can be found on the Staff Info page of our website. Meeting agendas are posted a few days before each meeting; minutes are posted after they have been approved by the Exec team.

Staff Photo

The staff photo will be taken directly after the staff meeting, probably around 2:30 or 3 p.m. Be there or risk missing it! This photo will appear in convention materials.

Post-Meeting Social

Our annual holiday party potluck will be held in the DoubleTree’s Presidential Suite (1360) from 3:30 (-ish; after the meeting ends and the photo is taken) until 9 p.m. Friends and family are welcome! We will provide heavy appetizers and non-alcholic drinks; please bring a dessert, appetizer, beverage, and/or anything special you want to drink or share.

Back by popular demand is our White Elephant book exchange! Bring a wrapped book or bookish item, tagged with the general genre. The gift exchange will start about 5 p.m.

Conduct

The Norwescon code of conduct applies to all in-person and virtual gatherings. If you are joining us virtually and need to activate your camera or microphone during the meeting, we ask that you respect all of your fellow staff members and refrain from broadcasting inappropriate imagery, symbols, or language. If you need a neutral virtual background, a Norwescon background image is available on our website.

Future Events

Block these dates off on your calendar now!

• December 6, 2025: Volunteer meeting
• January 10, 2026: Volunteer meeting (online only)
• February 14, 2026: Volunteer Meeting
• March 14, 2026: Volunteer Meeting
• April 2–5, 2026: Norwescon 48
• May 9, 2026: Volunteer post-con meeting (location TBD)

Want to join us outside of ConCom meetings? Wonderful! Check out our socializing page for real-world gatherings, and you’re welcome to join us on our Norwescon Discord server for geektastic socializing in the online world!

https://www.norwescon.org/2025/11/30/december-volunteer-meeting-2/

#concom #NWC48

It’s almost time for this month’s volunteer meeting for NWC48!

Would you like to help plan, organize, and create the Pacific Northwest’s premier science-fiction and fantasy convention? Norwescon is always looking for volunteers, and our monthly Convention Committee planning meetings are a great way to get involved! Come pull back the curtain, meet the masterminds behind the event, and find out where your particular talents can be put to use!

Meeting Details

Come help join us as we plan the next Norwescon!

Our next meeting is Saturday, November 1.

• 10:30 to 11 a.m.: Newcomer Welcome
• 11 to 11:10 a.m.: Executive Introductions
• 11:10 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Department Breakouts
• 1 to 1:15 p.m.: Executive meeting (all welcome)
• 1:15 p.m.: Main ConCom meeting
• Immediately after: Social

Location

This meeting is hybrid — you can join us in-person at the DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport (our host hotel; check the display boards to verify which room we’ll be in) or you can join us on Zoom! The Zoom room will be open by 1 p.m.

Meeting Documentation

Norwescon meeting agendas and minutes, policies and procedures, bylaws, and other documents can be found on the Staff Info page of our website. Meeting agendas are posted a few days before each meeting; minutes are posted after they have been approved by the Exec team.

Post-Meeting Social

To be announced.

Conduct

The Norwescon code of conduct applies to all in-person and virtual gatherings. If you are joining us virtually and need to activate your camera or microphone during the meeting, we ask that you respect all of your fellow staff members and refrain from broadcasting inappropriate imagery, symbols, or language. If you need a neutral virtual background, a Norwescon background image is available on our website.

Future Events

Block these dates off on your calendar now!

• November 1, 2025: Volunteer meeting
• December 6, 2025: Volunteer meeting
• January 10, 2026: Volunteer meeting (online only)
• February 14, 2026: Volunteer Meeting
• March 14, 2026: Volunteer Meeting
• April 2–5, 2026: Norwescon 48
• May 9, 2026: Volunteer post-con meeting (location TBD)

Want to join us outside of ConCom meetings? Wonderful! Check out our socializing page for real-world gatherings, and you’re welcome to join us on our Norwescon Discord server for geektastic socializing in the online world!

https://www.norwescon.org/2025/10/23/november-volunteer-meeting-2/

#concom #NWC48

It’s almost time for this month’s volunteer meeting for NWC48!

Would you like to help plan, organize, and create the Pacific Northwest’s premier science-fiction and fantasy convention? Norwescon is always looking for volunteers, and our monthly Convention Committee planning meetings are a great way to get involved! Come pull back the curtain, meet the masterminds behind the event, and find out where your particular talents can be put to use!

Meeting Details

Come help join us as we plan the next Norwescon!

Our next meeting is Saturday, October 4.

• 10:30 to 11 a.m.: Newcomer Welcome
• 11 to 11:10 a.m.: Executive Introductions
• 11:10 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Department Breakouts
• 1 to 1:15 p.m.: Executive meeting (all welcome)
• 1:15 p.m.: Main ConCom meeting
• Immediately after: Social

Location

This meeting is entirely virtual — join us on Zoom! The Zoom room will be open by 1 p.m.

Meeting Documentation

Norwescon meeting agendas and minutes, policies and procedures, bylaws, and other documents can be found on the Staff Info page of our website. Meeting agendas are posted a few days before each meeting; minutes are posted after they have been approved by the Exec team.

Post-Meeting Social

To be announced.

Conduct

The Norwescon code of conduct applies to all in-person and virtual gatherings. If you are joining us virtually and need to activate your camera or microphone during the meeting, we ask that you respect all of your fellow staff members and refrain from broadcasting inappropriate imagery, symbols, or language. If you need a neutral virtual background, a Norwescon background image is available on our website.

Future Events

Block these dates off on your calendar now!

• October 4, 2025: Volunteer meeting (online only)
• November 1, 2025: Volunteer meeting
• December 6, 2025: Volunteer meeting
• January 10, 2026: Volunteer meeting (online only)
• February 14, 2026: Volunteer Meeting
• March 14, 2026: Volunteer Meeting
• April 2–5, 2026: Norwescon 48
• May 9, 2026: Volunteer post-con meeting (location TBD)

Want to join us outside of ConCom meetings? Wonderful! Check out our socializing page for real-world gatherings, and you’re welcome to join us on our Norwescon Discord server for geektastic socializing in the online world!

https://www.norwescon.org/2025/09/26/october-volunteer-meeting-2/

#concom #NWC48

It’s almost time for this month’s volunteer meeting for NWC48!

Would you like to help plan, organize, and create the Pacific Northwest’s premier science-fiction and fantasy convention? Norwescon is always looking for volunteers, and our monthly Convention Committee planning meetings are a great way to get involved! Come pull back the curtain, meet the masterminds behind the event, and find out where your particular talents can be put to use!

Meeting Details

It’s that time of year again! No, not autumn, not quite yet. It’s time to start planning the next Norwescon!

Our first meeting is next Saturday, September 6.

• 10:30 to 11 a.m.: Newcomer Welcome
• 11 to 11:10 a.m.: Executive Introductions
• 11:10 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Department Breakouts
• 1 to 1:15 p.m.: Executive meeting (all welcome)
• 1:15 p.m.: Main ConCom meeting
• Immediately after: Social

Location

In person at the DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport, 18740 International Boulevard, Seattle, Washington, 98188, USA.

Or join us with Zoom (Meeting ID: 869 2093 9567, Passcode: 096333). The Zoom room will be open by 1 p.m.

Meeting Documentation

Norwescon meeting agendas and minutes, policies and procedures, bylaws, and other documents can be found on the Staff Info page of our website. Meeting agendas are posted a few days before each meeting; minutes are posted after they have been approved by the Exec team.

Post-Meeting Social

At Denny’s across the street from the DoubleTree.

Conduct

The Norwescon code of conduct applies to all in-person and virtual gatherings. If you are joining us virtually and need to activate your camera or microphone during the meeting, we ask that you respect all of your fellow staff members and refrain from broadcasting inappropriate imagery, symbols, or language. If you need a neutral virtual background, a Norwescon background image is available on our website.

Future Events

Block these dates off on your calendar now!

• September 6, 2025: Volunteer meeting
• October 4, 2025: Volunteer meeting (online only)
• November 1, 2025: Volunteer meeting
• December 6, 2025: Volunteer meeting
• January 10, 2026: Volunteer meeting (online only)
• February 14, 2026: Volunteer Meeting
• March 14, 2026: Volunteer Meeting
• April 2–5, 2026: Norwescon 48
• May 9, 2026: Volunteer post-con meeting (location TBD)

Want to join us outside of ConCom meetings? Wonderful! Check out our socializing page for real-world gatherings, and you’re welcome to join us on our Norwescon Discord server for geektastic socializing in the online world!

https://www.norwescon.org/2025/08/28/september-volunteer-meeting/

#concom #NWC48

It’s almost time for this month’s ConCom (volunteer) meeting for NWC47!

Would you like to help plan, organize, and create the Pacific Northwest’s premier science-fiction and fantasy convention? Norwescon is always looking for volunteers, and our monthly Convention Committee planning meetings are a great way to get involved! Come pull back the curtain, meet the masterminds behind the event, and find out where your particular talents can be put to use!

Meeting Details

This is it, the last ConCom (Volunteer) meeting before we throw a convention! Saturday, April 5th at the Doubletree in SeaTac. NOTE THE TIME CHANGE BELOW!

Our next ConCom (volunteer) meeting is Saturday, March 1st, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport (probably in Maxi’s at the top of the tower, but check the hotel display boards to be sure) or on Zoom.

• 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m.: Extra 30 minutes for department breakouts!
• 1:30–1:45 p.m. (approx.): Executive meeting (all welcome)
• 1:45 p.m. onward: ConCom meeting

The Zoom link, agenda, and the prior month’s minutes can be found on our Staff Info page once they are approved.

Some items of note:

The Youth programming track is looking for the following items:

• Kid appropriate magazines for a vision board panel. This does not necessarily mean “kid magazines.”
• Cardstock like cereal boxes and other thin cardboard.
• Prizes for Easter – Things teen/tweens would enjoy. Craft kits, nice trinkets, new books, etc.
• Toothbrushes (new).

Please bring to the April meeting or to the programming office in Cascade 1 by 10 a.m. Friday, April 18.

Post-Meeting Social

The social for April will be games in Maxi’s after the meeting.

Conduct

If you are joining us virtually and need to activate your camera or microphone during the meeting, we ask that you respect all of your fellow staff members and refrain from broadcasting inappropriate imagery, symbols, or language. If you need a neutral virtual background, a Norwescon background image is available on our website.

Meeting Documentation

Norwescon meeting agendas and minutes, policies and procedures, bylaws, and other documents can be found on the Staff Info page of our website. Meeting agendas will be posted a few days before each meeting.

Future Events

Block these dates off on your calendar now!

• April 5, 2025 Volunteer Meeting
• April 17-20, 2025 Norwescon 47
• May 17, 2025 Post-Con Volunteer Meeting

Want to join us outside of ConCom meetings? Wonderful! You’re welcome to join us on our Norwescon Discord server for geektastic socializing in the online world!

https://www.norwescon.org/2025/03/28/april-volunteer-meeting/

#concom #NWC47

It’s almost time for this month’s ConCom (volunteer) meeting for NWC47!

Would you like to help plan, organize, and create the Pacific Northwest’s premier science-fiction and fantasy convention? Norwescon is always looking for volunteers, and our monthly Convention Committee planning meetings are a great way to get involved! Come pull back the curtain, meet the masterminds behind the event, and find out where your particular talents can be put to use!

Meeting Details

We’re down to two meetings left! Come join us plot and plan for another great year. Election nominations will also be open for the four elected positions: Chair, Vice Chair, and Guest of Honor Selection Committee (2 spots).

Our next ConCom (volunteer) meeting is Saturday, March 1st, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport (probably in Maxi’s at the top of the tower, but check the hotel display boards to be sure) or on Zoom.

• 11 a.m.–1 p.m.: Department breakouts
• 1–1:15 p.m.: Executive meeting (all welcome)
• 1:15: ConCom meeting

The Zoom link, agenda, and the prior month’s minutes can be found on our Staff Info page once they are approved.

Post-Meeting Social

IKEA! Meatballs for all.
IKEA: 601 SW 41st Street Renton, WA 98057

Conduct

If you are joining us virtually and need to activate your camera or microphone during the meeting, we ask that you respect all of your fellow staff members and refrain from broadcasting inappropriate imagery, symbols, or language. If you need a neutral virtual background, a Norwescon background image is available on our website.

Meeting Documentation

Norwescon meeting agendas and minutes, policies and procedures, bylaws, and other documents can be found on the Staff Info page of our website. Meeting agendas will be posted a few days before each meeting.

Future Events

Block these dates off on your calendar now!

• March 1, 2025 Volunteer Meeting
• April 5, 2025 Volunteer Meeting
• April 17-20, 2025 Norwescon 47
• May 17, 2025 Post-Con Volunteer Meeting

Want to join us outside of ConCom meetings? Wonderful! You’re welcome to join us on our Norwescon Discord server for geektastic socializing in the online world!

https://www.norwescon.org/2025/02/26/march-volunteer-meeting/

#concom #NWC47

It’s almost time for this month’s ConCom (volunteer) meeting for NWC47!

Would you like to help plan, organize, and create the Pacific Northwest’s premier science-fiction and fantasy convention? Norwescon is always looking for volunteers, and our monthly Convention Committee planning meetings are a great way to get involved! Come pull back the curtain, meet the masterminds behind the event, and find out where your particular talents can be put to use!

Meeting Details

It’s that time of year again! It’s time to plan the next Norwescon!

Our next ConCom (volunteer) meeting is Saturday, February 1st, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport (in Cascade 9/10) or on Zoom.

• 11 a.m.–1 p.m.: Department breakouts
• 1–1:15 p.m.: Executive meeting (all welcome)
• 1:15: ConCom meeting

The Zoom link, agenda, and the prior month’s minutes can be found on our Staff Info page once they are approved.

Post-Meeting Social

Details in staff email or at the meeting.

Conduct

If you are joining us virtually and need to activate your camera or microphone during the meeting, we ask that you respect all of your fellow staff members and refrain from broadcasting inappropriate imagery, symbols, or language. If you need a neutral virtual background, a Norwescon background image is available on our website.

Meeting Documentation

Norwescon meeting agendas and minutes, policies and procedures, bylaws, and other documents can be found on the Staff Info page of our website. Meeting agendas will be posted a few days before each meeting.

Future Events

Block these dates off on your calendar now!

• February 1, 2025 Volunteer Meeting
• March 1, 2025 Volunteer Meeting
• April 5, 2025 Volunteer Meeting
• April 17-20, 2025 Norwescon 47
• May 17, 2025 Post-Con Volunteer Meeting

Want to join us outside of ConCom meetings? Wonderful! You’re welcome to join us on our Norwescon Discord server for geektastic socializing in the online world!

https://www.norwescon.org/2025/01/25/february-volunteer-meeting/

#concom #NWC47