From: brown@vidiot.UUCP (Vidiot)
Newsgroups: rec.arts.startrek.fandom
Subject: Tex-Trek '93 Convention Information
Date: 7 Jan 93 04:19:05 GMT
Reply-To: brown@vidiot.UUCP (Vidiot)
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		     T E X - T R E K '9 3

			JULY 2-4, 1993

		  Arlington Convention Center
			Arlington, Texas


Benefiting the Arlington Women's Shelter

Site of the 1993 Starfleet International Conference
(Starfleet: the International Star Trek Fan Association)

Media Guest: Colm Meaney
Media Guest: Grace Lee Whitney
Bjo Trimble - Fan Guest of Honor
Walter Irwin - Editor Guest of Honor
Shane Johnson - Technical Guest of Honor
Lucy Synk - Artist Guest of Honor
John Vornholt - Author Guest of Honor
Jamie Murray - MC/Toastmaster

Programming to suit every taste:
	Breakfast with the Stars		Masquerade Contest
	Alien Ambassadors' Ball			Art Auctions
	Live Performances			U.F.O. Seminar
	How to Make Props & Sets		Games ans Contests
	Writer's & Artist's Seminars		Video Arcade
	Costuming Workshops			Pool Parties
	Makeup Demonstration			24-Hour Videos
	Role-Playing & War Games		Filking

A Texas-sized Dealer's Room


Breakfast with the Stars:

	Have you ever seen "Sunday morning" at a convention?  Don't miss
	this one!  Tex-Trek '93 gives you a reason to get up and face the
	day - a chance to have breakfast with the stars!!  We offer you a
	unique opportunity to personally meet the guests outside the usual
	"Q and A" sessions.
	
	This is not some cheap "donuts and coffee" breakfast: it's an all-
	you-can-eat hot and cold buffet including grilled ham, country sausage
	links, crisp bacon, scrambled eggs, breakfast potatoes, fruit-topped
	blintzes, freash baked muffins ans croissants, sliced fresh fruit,
	milk, juice and (the staff's favorite) plenty of coffee.

	This special event is limited to 250 people, and is only available
	through pre-paid memberships (see dealine on order form).  The cost
	is $18.00 per person.  All monet raised through this event will benefit
	the Starfleet Scholarship Funds.

	But wait - there's more!  How can it get any better?  Well, how would
	you like to be sitting RIGHT NEXT TO a star?!  Special seats next to
	each of the stars will be given away in a randon drawing.  This could
	be you!  The drawing will be held during the STARFLEET Welcome
	Ceremonies on Friday evening, and the results will be posted at the
	convention registration desk.


Gather At The Ol' Swimmin' Hole:

	Dive into the fun on Friday and Saturday as we hitch up the horses,
	take off our spurs and relax around the pool.  The area is landscaped
	with waterfalls and trees, with paths running throughout.  There's
	even a pirate ship at anchor in the "lagoon."  We'll have music,
	contests and games - even Commander Data would smile.

	A concession stand will be available for your convenience, or you
	may bring your own picnic.  Please do not bring glass containers
	into the pool area.

	You won't want to miss this event!  Of course, you don't have to go.
	You can just wait and listen to everyone else talk about it the next
	day.  See you there!!


Hotel Information

	Tex-Trek '93 will be held in the Arlington Convention Center.  The
	Sheraton CenterePark Hotel is 60 feet away, right across the parking
	lot.  Some of the evening events will be held at the hotel.

	Room rates are $85 plus tax for 1-4 people.  Non-smoking floors are
	and handicapped access are available.  These special rooms are limited,
	and must be requested at the time reservations are made.

	We are offering, in conjunction with the hotel, a "party" floor.  If
	you plan to hold a party in your room, please let the hotel know when
	you make your reservations.  Party rooms will be in an area of the
	hotel where the noise will not disturb other guests.  This will save
	wear and tear on the hotel security staff, and allow you to keep the
	party going as late as you wish.

	The hotel address is: Sheraton CenterePark Hotel, 1500 Stadium Drive
	East, Arlington, TX 76011.  When making your reservations, specify
	Tex-Trek '93 to ensure the proper billing rate.  For reservations,
	call 1-800-442-7275.


Area Attractions

	Tex-Trek '93 is in one of the liveliest areas of Texas.  Among the
	attractions are Six Flags Over Texas, with over 200 acres of rides and
	shows; Arlington Stadium, home of the Texas Rangers; and Wet 'n' Wild,
	The nation's largest water park.  There are presently 78 quality
	restaurants and numerous "fast-food" establishments within a 2.5 mile
	radius of the hotel.

	The hotel has graciously agreed to extend the convention rate to the
	two days preceeding and following the convention (June 30-July 6), for
	the convenience of those who wish to take their vacation in the area.

	If you wish to receive further information about area attractions and
	restaurants, send a SASE to Tex-Trek '93, ATTN: Area Attractions,
	P.O. Box 353, Lillian, TX  76061.



S P E C I A L   E V E N T S


STARFLEET International Conference

	Tex-Trek '93 is proud to be hosting the 1993 STARFLEET International
	Conference.  All STARFLEET personnel should checl-in at the STARFLEET
	table in the dealer's room to receive their ribbons.  If you are not
	a member of STARFLEET, why not join?  Membership packets will be
	available at the STARFLEET table.  Find out what all the excitement
	is about!

	The STARFLEET Welcoming Ceremonies will take place Friday evening.
	There will be entertainment (to "set the mood") followed by the Roll
	Call of STARFLEET Chapters.

	Come one, come all, to join the fun!!


Alien Ambassador's Ball

	The Alien Ambassador's Ball is a costumed ball on Saturday evening
	after the Masquerade.  It will be held in the Sheraton CenterePark
	Hotel's Paviliom (a covered, outdoor area).  You do not have to
	enter the Masquerade contest to attend the ball - everyone is welcome.
	Costumes are encouraged but not required.

	A d.j. will provide music for everyone's listening and dancing
	enjoyment, and we have some great entertainment and contests planned.
	Two (2) cash bars will be on location inside the Pavilion.

	The cost for this event is $5.00 per person ($2.50 in advance).  Since
	we expect this to be a "wild" time, proceeds will benefit the Last
	Chance Forever Society, an organization which treat injured birds of
	prey and releases them back into the wild.

	Texas can be rather hot in July, with temperatures in the 100's.
	This event will begin rather late (approximately 10:00 p.m.), which
	means that the temperature will have cooled a bit.  However, it will
	still be around 72 degrees (or maybe higher), and probably humid.  For
	your comfort and safety, please keep the climate in mind when designing
	your costume.


Masquerade

	This is expected to be one of the highlights of the weekend.  Tentative
	award categories are Historic, Star Trek, Original, and Book/Media
	Recreation.  Each category will have Adult Children's divisions.

	Presentations are limited to two (2) minutes.  If you have a large
	group or an elaborate presentation, more time can be granted (prior
	notification required).


Galactic Marketplace

	Many conventions boast of having "the largest dealer's room," but when
	you get there, you can hardly see the tables.  This will not happen
	to you ar Tex-Trek '93!

	We will have over 29,000 (yes, twenty-nine THOUSAND) square feet of
	dealer's space.  This means that you will have a wide variety of tables
	to choose from, and plenty of room to walk around in between them.

	The dealers will be offering a variety of merchandise, from memorabilia
	& jewelry to comics & costumes.  You name it, you'll probably find "it"
	here!!


Registration Prices

				Before 3/1/93		After 3/1/93
				Adult    Child		Adult   Child
	STARFLEET Members:	$25	 $10		$35	$15
	Delegates at large:	$30	 $12		$35	$15

For complete information on pricing and a registration form, send a SASE to

	Tex-Trek '93
	P.O. Box 353
	Lillian, TX  76061
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