MediaWest*Con/MediaWest*Con 1996

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==Some Facts About the 1996 Convention==
* About 100 new zines premiered.
* The fourth annual "Tea for Tarrant" was held.
*Bill Hupe announced at MediaWest*Con that he was closing up his fanzine business in the fall and turning it over to Peg Kennedy. He also retired from organizing the MediaWest*Con dealers room.
*The second Progress Report was mailed in May and included the Art Show rules and space reservation form, as well as the 1996 Fan Q ballot. The convention organizer posted to alt.fandom.cons on May 7, 1996 that: "There were errors in the ballot originally sent out by Susan Cooper which we have tried to correct in the ballot included in PR2. However, it has come to our attention that some names were still misspelled. Our apologies to anyone whose name was mangled."MediaWest*Con XVI on alt.fandom.cons dated May 7, 1996.
==Fan Q Awards==
For specifics, see 1996 Fan Q Awards.
==Skit==
Saturday night presentations will include The X-Aisles" and The M-Files: Pinkie & The Brain Meet The X-Files" by Michael Emond, and a musical interlude by Jessica Ross.
==Fan Fund==
The winner of the 1996 Fan Fund was Pat Nussman; she attended MediaWest*Con XVI.
==Party Suite and Other Gatherings==
Virgule-L mailing list members advertised their room party as the "WSEWR PARTY" to preserve the list's anonymity and avoid confusion with the Virgule convention. The party organizers apologized that the mailing list party would conflict with the Terranova Situation party but they had already committed to holding the Blake's 7 bash on Friday night, leaving only Saturday available. They invited list members to put together a short compilation tape (no more than 15 minutes) to promote their favorite slash couples. The second VCR was also available to play any other episodes, porn or music vids.
The annual Terranova Situation party was Saturday night from 7-9pm in the zine series' author's room. That year's theme was a holiday party, in honor of the guys' first Christmas together.
==Masquerade Awards==
From the post-convention report:
==Door Decoration Awards==
About one door: 
Image:1996MWdoor-1.jpg|some doors, photocopies printed in Rallying Call #18 
Image:1996MWdoor-2.jpg|some doors, photocopies printed in Rallying Call #18 
Image:1996MWdoor-3.jpg|some doors, photocopies printed in Rallying Call #18 
==Art Show Awards==
From the post-convention report:
 
==Vid Show Awards==
Song Interpretation -- Single Medium
*Show Me The Way -- California Crew
*Honorable Mention:
**Invincible -- Yellow Brick Rose & Co.
**Wild Boys -- Pony Girls Productions
Song Interpretation -- Multi-Media
*Circle of Life -- California Crew
*Honorable Mention:
**I Still Believe In You -- Yellow Brick Rose & Co.
**I Should've Been A Cowboy -- Pony Girls Productions
Constructed Reality -- Single Medium; Original (No Entries)
Constructed Reality -- Multi-Media
*California Crew Opening -- Babylon Trek Wars -- California Crew (Abdul)
(Intentionally) Humorous
*I Need Your Help, Barry Manilow -- California Crew
Video Box
*Steele, Inc. -- Atlanta Division -- "Steele del Amor"
==Programming==
(M) stands for "Moderator.
===Friday===
* Writing: What do we get from it besides free zines? What do we want to get from it? Toni B, Susan B-S, Debra H, Jane M (M) 
* The Professionals Random Intro Gen/Slash (1/2 hour) Susan P
* Kung Fu: The Legend Continues Fandom Intro Gen (1/2 hour) Dawn M
* The Roles of Bruce Abbott and Kathleen Quinlan Fandom Intro Gen (1/2 hour) Robin Ann S
* Babylon 5: The appeal of imperfect characters and complex stories. Marcia B, James C (M), Ken K, Martyan, Janet M 
* Alien Nation Fandom Intro Gen (1/2 hour) Tony B
* MASH Fandom Intro Gen (1/2 hour) John M, Steve P
* Beauty & The Beast Fandonm Intro Gen (1/2 hour) Tony B 
* Mel Gibson Fandom Intro Gen (1/2 hour) Susan H, Mary P 
* Star Wars: Do we really need to see the first trilogy? Seth B, Chandra, ZP Florian (M), Janice M, Louise T
* Firearms for fan writers. Karen P
* Andre Norton: a general overview and discussion. Maccia B (M), Dawn M, Linda S 
* Star Trek: Deep Space 9: What is it about the Garak/Bashir relationship that is so compelling? Sharon G (M), Janet M
* Due South Random Intro Gen (1/2 hour) Elyse D 
* Black Adder Fandom Intro Gen (1/2 hour) Paul R
* Wiseguy Fandom Intro Gen (1/2 hour) Cicatrice du Veritas 
* Wild Wild West Random Intro Gen/Slash (1/2 hour) Jane M
 
* What writers are looking for in an editor. Toni B, Roberta S (M), Louise T, Debra W
* Making music videos discussion group.
* The Wild Wild West: The strangest western ever, or just one more horse opera? James C (M), Patricia F, Kalrina, Kathy K, Linda S 
* Space and NASA discussion group. 
* Man From UNCLE Fandom Intro Gen (1/2 hour) Cindy W
* The Chief Fandom Intro Gen/Slash (1/2 hour) Susan P
 
* Ninja High School Fandom Intro Gen (1/2 hour) Tim B
* The Champions Fandom Intro Gen/Slash (1/2 hour) Susan P
 
* Forever Knight: Have changes improved or detracted from the series?" Florence B, Cicatrice du Veritas, Mary Ann E, Janice M (M), Janet M 
* Star Wars writers and artists workshop. (2 hours) Judith Y
* Bankers for honkers and nuts for butts. Becky C (M), Sharon S, Laura T, Mary U
* We are not alone: UFO's, HAARP, et al discussion group.
* Bravdheart Fandom Intro Gen (1/2 hour) Mary P, Noel S 
* Hogan's Heroes Fandom Intro Gen/Slash (1/2 hour) Melissa M
 
* Kiefer Sutherland/Lou Diamond Phillips Fandom Intro Slash (1/2 hour) Martha B
* Garrisons Gorillas Fandom Intro Gen/Slash (1/2 hour)
 
* Babylon S, X-Files, VR.5: The appeal of the conspiracy story-the importance of loyalty, trust and betrayal. Marcia B, Crystal P, Melody W (M) 
* Fans in therapy: Can a therapist grasp and appreciate fan activity/creativity? Cicatrice du Veritas, Nancy H (M), Roberta S
* Ten years from now will there still be such a thing as face-to-face fandom, or will everything be done electronically? Toni B, Sheila K, Cindy W, Debra W(M) 
* Starsky/Hutch Fandom Intro Slash (1/2 hour) Martha B
* Sherlock Holmes Fandom Intro Gen/Slash (1/2 hour) Jane M
 
* Brother Cadfael Fandom Intro Gen (1/2 hour) Kathy K 
* Due South Fandom Intro Slash (1/2 hour) Jane M 
 
* Dr. Who: The new Dr. Who-the history of time travel? Thomas B (M), Gary B, Jennifer K, Kevin P
* Jewelry making workshop: Dreamcatchers. Susan P
* Kung Fu: The Legend Continues: Beyond Peter, or hey, I really liked the original series! Tim B, Carol Anne R, Gaylen R (M) 
* Voyage To the Bottom of the Sea discussion group. 
* Star Wars Fandom Intro Gen (1/2 hour) Z.P. Florian
* Filking Fandom Intro Gen (1/2 hour) Crystal P 
 
* Planet of the Apes TV series Fandom Intro Get) (1/2 hour) Mary S 
 
* X Files: Real paranormal topics in the series. Tim B, James H (M), Mary P 
* Martial arts in films and TV: The best and the worst. Pam B (M), TM C , Joyce Y 
* Hypnosis: an introduction. Nancy H 
* Online and on our way: A beginner's guide to online services and the internet. Chandra, Debra W (M) 
* Media card collectors trading session. Cynthia M 
* Animaniacs Fandom Intro Gen (1/2 hour)
* Emergency discussion group
 
* Elfquest Fandom Intro Gen (1/2 hour) Katrina
* The Internet: Will discussion with production personnel help or hinder fandom? Sheila K, Mary Ann M, Debra W (M), Melody W
* Storyteller. (2 hours) Kathy M 
* The Sentinel discussion group. 
* Empowering ourselves: Are fans pursuing fannish activity to escape the miseries of real life, or to grow creatively in a supportive environment? Toni B, Nancy H (M), Louise T
* Xena: Warrior Princess: is there a place for female buddy action heroes? Florence B, TM C, Patricia F (M)
* She Wolf of London Fandom Intro Gen (1/2 hour) Susan B-S 
* Young Indiana Jones discussion group.
 
* Forever Knight Fandom Intro Gen (1/2 hour) Nancy, D, Mary Ann E
 
* Stan Rogers: the Canadian folk singer—an introduction. Susan B-S, Signe H, Crystal P (M), Mary S
* Dinosaurs: the real thing vs. the reel thing discussion group. 
* Buckaroo Banzai discussion group. 
* Quantum Leap discussion group. Ball C Simon & Simon discussion group. 
* Hercules discussion group.
 
* Drop-in Hiking (4 hours)
* Blake's 7 discussion group.
* The Civil War discussion group.
* Nowhere Man discussion group.
* World War II series discussion group.
* Kiefer Sutherland and Lou Diamond Phillips discussion group.
 
* A dramatic reading. Scott R 
 
* The allure of vampires discussion group.
===Saturday===
 
* ANNUAL MEDIAWEST*CON BLOOD DRIVE (approx. 5 hours).
* The Tick discussion group.
 
* X Files: Assistant Director Walter Skinner -- Ruth B, Sheila K, Leslie R 
* Writing: What do we get from it besides free zines? What do we want to get from it? Susan G, S, R (M), L, Sharon W 
* Star Wars: The Collectible Card Game Bianca G, Cheryl G, Tammy O, Charyl P 
* Led Zeppelin: Page & Plant Fandom Intro Gen (1/2 hour) Jean Lorrah
* Braveheart: a discussion of the movie; or, "If it's not Scottish, it's crap." Susan H, Dani L, Mary P, Noel S
 
* Black Adder Pandora Intro Gen (1/2 hour). Jane M
* Beauty & The Beast: Assuming "she's not dead", how much of Catherine's life Above does she have to give up? Tim B, Toni B, Cicatrice du Veritas, Lynne W (M) 
* Keeping characters consistent with their TV portrayal while still getting them to do what you want them to do in a gen story. Marcia B, Carol H-S, Jan L (M), Roberta R, Debra W
* So, you want to be a martial artist. Pam B, Florence B, Mary L, Gaylen R (M), Joyce Y
* Zorro Fandom Intro Gen (1/2 hour) Mary Ann M
* Lord Peter Wimsey panel Anne C-S (M), George F, Dorinda H, Sue S
 
* David Duchovny Fandom Intro Gen (1/2 hour) Marta C, Susan H
 
* Due South: How has the relationship between Fraser/Ray evolved? Sharon G (M), Lucy J, Jane M, Melissa M 
* How To Write A Better Story (2 hours) Cindy W 
* Scott Bakula: From stage to Quantum Leap and beyond... Terri L, Dawn M, Mary S (M) 
* Vadek Bareil Fandom Intro Gen and Update (1/2 hour) Gayle-Lynne G
* Disney's Gargoyles: Cops and cornices - an overview of story arcs and characterization. Tim B, Martynn, Mary Ann M, Terry O'B (M), Linda S
* Rat Patrol Fandom Intro Gen (1/2 hour) Kathy A, Anne C-S, Mary P, Linda S
* Lois & Clark: To "I do" or to not "I do": will the deepening romance hurt or help the series? Florence B, TM C, Sheila K, Jessica R(M) 
* Star Trek Deep Space 9: How has adding Worf altered the character dynamics and long-term plots? Mary Ann E, Gayle-Lynne G (M), Roberta S
* Equalizer Fandom Intro Gen (1/2 hour) LA C, Marta C 
* Courtyard Ring of Steel combat theatrical group demonstration/workshop yard
 
* Starsky/Hutch Fandom Intro Slash (1/2 hour) Linda M
 
* Star Wars: Obi-Wan - protective martyr or manipulative liar? Chandra (M), ZP Florian, Carol H-S, Marti S, Veronica Wilson 
* Writing: How does reading other fan writers affect your own writing? Toni B, Susan G, Susan P (M), Roberta S, Debra W
* "Soap operas": Why they are a fan writer's dream come true. Pam B (M), Gary B, LA C, Margie N
* Rat Patrol 1996: the year of the rat: present revival of the fandom. Anne C-S, Dorothy H, Mary P, Linda S
 
* Reboot Fandom Intro Gen (1/2 hour) Jackie H
* Babylon 5: Third season developments. Toni B, Ken K (M), Martynn, Terry O'B, Melody W 
* Elementary fanfic: Taking that wisp of an idea and turning it into a well-crafted story - tips, tools and thoughts. * Cicatrice du Veritas, Jan L (M), Jean Lorrah, Cindy W, Linda W
* Due South: How has the relationship between Fraser and Ray evolved? Elyse D, Daniel L, Mary L, L, Mary W (M)
* Highlander: Who Wants To Date Forever? The hopelessness of the Highlander's love life. Gary B (M), Sandra M, Janet Miller, Carol Anne R
* Who died and left you in charge?: Why doesn't fandom seem to be the nurturing environment it was intended to be? Susan B-S (M), Nancy H, Debra W
 
* Chicago Hope: Has Geiger's departure affected the series? Pam B (M), Becky C, Signe H, Margie N
* X Files: Do Duchovny and Anderson "make the show"? Could anyone else be Mulder & Scully?  Crystal P, Jessica R (M), Lynne W
* Great babes of the galaxy: Women in sci-fi and fantasy. Tim B, Marcia B (M), Carol H-S, Louise T, Joyce Y
* Knight Rider Fandom Intro Gen (1/2 hour). Stella L
* Robin of Sherwood: Everything you always wanted to know about Robin of Sherwood... Helen A, Laura C, Christine H, Mary Ann M (M)
 
* Wiseguy Fandom Intro Slash (1/2 hour) Darlene F, Ann T
 
* Slash In Odd Places: What Fandoms Haven't Been Touched? Debra H (M), Katrilla, Jane M
* Star Trclc Voyager: Is it working yet? Gary B, Toni B, Susan B-S, Patricia F (M), Nancy H 
* Writing for the heck of it. Susan P
* Nowhere Man Fandom Intro Gen (1/2 hour). Debbie R
* X Files: Excuse me, but is the horror aspect really necessary? Martynn, Mary Ann M, Crystal P, Jessica R (M)
 
* X Files: Tales of the unexplained: Has anyone had a real life experience like any of the cases on the series? Susan H, James H (M), Nancy H, Linda S
* Fandom on the World Wide Web: TV sites, fiction archives, and how to find them.  Chandra, Mary Ann E, Sheila K, Terry O'B (M), Melody W
* Space: Above and Beyond discussion group.
 
* Forever Knight: Have changes improved or detracted from the series?* Judith C, Patricia F (M), Sandy H 
* Fan club presidents, past, present and wannabe discussion group 
* Westerns discussion group.
* PLAYS: "The X-Aisles," and "The M-Files: Pinkie & The Brain Meet The X-Files" by Michael E, and a Musical Interlude by Jessica R, followed by MASQUERADE; Ring of Steel combat theatrical group will perform following the costume presentations
 
* Anne Rice: What do we like/dislike about her vampires? Sandy H , Lynne We (M), Sharon W 
* Cats in fandom discussion group.
 
* Drop-in filking. (5 hours)
* The Marshal discussion group.
* Mystery Science Theatre 3000 discussion group.
 
* Sliders discussion group.
 
* Profit the series discussion group.
* Kindred: The Embraced discussion group.
===Sunday===
* Star Wars: Do the pro novels fit into the fannish universe? Seth B (M), ZP Florian, Carol HS, Louise T
* Writing/editing:Fans who swing both ways - writers and editors who work both sides of the fence, slash and heterosexual erotica. Kathy A, Dawn F, Pat Nu (M), Sarah T 
* The Internet: Is it fracturing fandom into two groups: those "with" and those "without"? Elyse D, Sandra M, Debra W (M) 
* Hercules/Xena: what's going on between Hercules & Xena and Gabrielle & Dolus? Bianca G (M), Cheryl G, Cheryl P, ZP Trevelan 
* Lois & Clark: How has Lois knowing that Clark is Superman changed the series? Sheila K, Jean Lorrah, Jane M, Jessica R (M) 
* Birdkeeping. Stella L 
* Quantum Leap: the unseen season: if they brought it back, what stories are left to be told? Janice B, MJ Frank, Sandy H (M), Terry L, Sharon W 
* Hurt/comfort: how to write it without killing off your characters. Toni B, Debra H, Sandra M, Susan P (M), Robin Ann S
* Wiseguy: Will the TV raovie be considered an alternate universe, depending on what the writers choose to incorporate/ignore from the original series? Cicatrice du Veritas (M), Susan H, Margie N 
* Star Wars: Do we really need to see the first trilogy? Gary, Carol H-S, Ken K (M), Roberta S, Joyce Yasner 
* Fandom on the Web: how to set up your own home page. Mary Ann E, John G, Melody W
* Shakespeare is better than chocolate! Signe H (M), Jeanne D, Merle M 
* Rat Patrol: Deitrich uber alles. Kathy A, Anne C-S, Mary P, Linda S
* Babylon 5: The appeal of imperfect characters and complex stories. Margaret B, Guy B, Carol Anne R, Roberta R, Joyce Y (M) 
* Seminar for advanced writers. (2 hours) Cindy W
* Star Trek Saavik dreams and stranger things: why we love the supporting cast Tim B (M), Toni B, Mary Ann M 
* Vampires: From blood-bloated peasant/ghoul to Frank Langella and Nick Knight: why the image change? Where to from here? TM C, Mary Ann E, Sandy H, Lynne W (M), Sharon W
* Starsky & Hutch: the partnership that begs to be "slashed".  Susan B, Nancy G, Linda M, Kim S
* From Jane Marple to Jane Tenneson: The British female investigator - how does she compare to her American counterpart? Pam B, Susan B-S (M) 
* Kung Fu: The Legend Continues: true destiny: cop or priest, warrior or priest, father or priest; contrasts and divergences. Kris B, Jeanne D, Nea D, Carol F 
 
* The fourth annual Slash Talent In Fandom (STiFfie) Awards presentation. (1 1/2 hours)
* ER: The Characters of ER: If one had to die, who would you choose? Gayle-Lyime G, Mary Ann M (M), Margie N
* Due South: General overview & discussion. LA C, Elyse D (M), Daniel L, Mary L, Mary W 
* Star Trek: Sexuality in the ST universe-enlightened or infantile? Tim B (M), TM C, Janet M 
* Fandom: The Next Generation: Are new fen learning fannish etiquette; how can it be taught, and what is it? ZP Florian, Nancy H, Debra W (M) 
* Ring of Steel combat theatrical group demonstration/workshop
 
* Writing: How to turn your creative talents "pro". Jane M (M), Sandra M, Roberta R
* Quantum Leap slash: Growing by leaps and bounds—what's the attraction?  Susan G, Terri L 
* Alien Nation: Are the new TV movies breathing life into the fandom? Tom B, Mary Ann E, Gayle-Lynne G, Lynne W (M) 
* Star Trek: Is the fandom on the decline? Gary B, Seth B, Susan B-S (M) 
* Fandom and the 'Net: Getting started-a guide to your technical/hardware considerations. Chandra, Terry O'B (M), Debra W, Melody W 
* VR.S: general overview and discussion. Ruth B, Leslie R
 
* Babylon 5: Was Delenn more effective before the metamorphosis? Is Londo a good guy or a bad guy? Is Vir growing a backbone? Margaret B, Marcia B (M), Kris B, Patricia F, Martynn 
* Lay or lie?: Grammar basics to make your (antic the best that it can be. Nancy H, Jan L (M), Jane M, Crystal Paul, Mary S
* MacGyver vs. Legend: Comparing/contrasting Richard Dean Anderson's roles.  Judith C, Mary Ann M (M), Karen P, Linda S
* Forever Knight: What would Nick do with his life if he was cured? Florence B, Mary Ann E, Janice M (M), Janet M, Sharon W
* You Killed My Family/Lovcr/Friend, and Now You Die. Has vengeance been done to death? Debra H (M), Roberta S, Louise T 
* Starsky & Hutch: A 70's show fandom in the 90's, Toni B, Sandra M, Margie N, Martha B (M) 
* Fannish Jeopardy.
 
* X Files: How docs third season compare to the first two seasons? Susan H, Ken K (M), Mary P 
* Keeping characters consistent with their TV portrayal while still getting them to do what you want them to do in a slash story. Becky C, Susan G, Debra H, Susan P (M), Lynne W 
* The Man From UNCLE: Why do we watch Illya or Napoleon? Susan B-S, Linda S, Cindy W (M), Linda W
* X Files: Perceptions vs. reality: We know it's all make believe...but how much do we believe. Tim B, Susan B-S, James H (M) 
* Beading as art, costuming and/or personal adornment; sharing ideas and resources. Martha B (M), Carol Anne R, Robin Ann S
* FAN QUALITY AWARDS PRESENTATION. (1 1/2 hours)
* Babylon 5 Versus Star Trek: My Universe Can Kick Your Universe's Butt! Guy B, James C (M), Jan L, Joyce Y
* Nash Bridges discussion group.
* Sapphire and Steel discussion group.
* Blake's 7 vs. Star Trek: The Next Generation discussion group.
* Science in science fiction. David G, Paul R (M) 
* The Professionals discussion group. 
* MEDIAWEST*CON ART AUCTION (until Midnight or the last piece is sold!)
* The Man From UNCLE in the 1990's discussion group. 
* Zenna Henderson: a general overview and discussion. Tim B, Cliandra (M), Carol Anne R 
* The Prisoner discussion group.
* Drop-in filking. (5 hours)
* The Outer Limits: the classic 60's anthology series. David G (M), Paul R 
* Escape From New York discussion group.
* The enduring appeal of mysteries discussion group. 
* American Gothic discussion group.
* Live Vampyre: the Masquerade Game discussion group.
* Where have all the good shows gone?: Are there really no good "fannish" shows this season, or is fandom just getting pickier? Gary B, Marcia B , Debra H (M), Roberta R 
* Barbara Hambly's vampires discussion group.
===Monday===
* Chicago Hope vs. ER: which is the better crafted show? discussion group.
* The rise and fall of British TV discussion group.
* Dead Dog Panel.
* "Fringe" fandoms: on the outside looking in? discussion group.
* X Files: Heterosexual "slash"? Or, what else can you call Mulder/Scully? Becky C (M), Jane M, Crystal P, Mary S
* Mundane interaction: How much do we tell mundane friends, family and co-workers about our involvement in fandom? Where do we display our fan art, especially explicit and/or slash pieces? Susan B-S (M), Robin Ann S, Linda S 
* Do films based on TV series help or hurt the existing fandom? discussion group.
 
* Where have all the good shows gone?: Are mere really no good "fannish" shows this season, or is fandom just getting pickier? Gary B, Marcia B, Debra H (M), Roberta R
* Actors vs. their characters: who do you love more? discussion group. 
* How has computer generation changed science fiction and fantasy productions? discussion group.
* Star Trek Kevin Costner as James T. Kirk? Some playful speculations on re-casting the original Trek with our favorite stars. Margaret B, Tim B, Katrina (M)
==Convention Reports==
==References==
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