Zebra Con/1979

Zebra-Con, and later as Zcon and Zebra Con, was a mixed gen and slash convention held in Chicago, Illinois in the fall.
==Zebra-Con 1 (1979)==
Zebra-Con 1 was held in July 27–29, 1979 and had 60 attendees, 51 one of whom were attending members.
It was held at Holiday Inn, Chicago-West in Melrose.
The guests of honor were Linda Walter and Lorraine Bartlett.
The con raised $650 for charity.
==The Program Book==
From the program book, from Paulie, one of the organizers: 
==Panels==
* one for Hutch
* one for Starsky
* a writers' panel
* a zine editing/publishing panel
* possibly an artist's panel
==The "Best Literary Accomplishments in Starsky & Hutch Fan Writing"==
They were not yet called the Huggy Awards.
The winners were:
* Best Short Story: "The End" by Jan Lindner and Judi Hendricks
* Best Novella: Mojave Crossing by Connie Faddis and Copkiller by Teri White
* Best Poem: "Terry" by Melanie R
* Best Humor: "Mating Season" by Laurie Haldeman
* Best Zine Cover: Zebra Three #1 and #2 by Connie Faddis
* Best Interior Illo: "that holding scene from Wilderness by Connie Faddis
* Best Zine: Zebra Three
== Progress Reports==
There were three progress reports.
===1st Progress Report===
===2nd Progress Report===
===3rd Progress Report===
* July 15, 1979, contains 4 pages
* info about roommates: "Right now we have one girl, [V B] who needs a ride and a roommate. Anyone wishing to help out can contact her."
* Voting: "Everyone attending the con will be voting on Best Literary Accomplishments in Starsky & Hutch Fan Writing; also Best Pieces in the Art Show."
* Program Book: " There will be a complete list of all attending and supporting members in the program book. If you do not want your address listed, you must let us know now."
* Party: "Remember the Costume/Get Acquainted Party is Friday night. There is a possibility we will adjourn to the pool for the Starsky vs. Hutch Big Balloon-In-Your-Face Water Fight! So bring your bathing suits and water pistols, and be prepared to fight for your favorite detective."
* Videotapes: "Yes, we have videotapes! Would you like to see "Bloodbath," "A Coffin for Starsky," "Sweet Revenge," "Starsky's Lady," "Rosie Malone," and lots of others?? The machine will be set up in one of the rooms, and tapes will probably be shown mostly at night after things quiet down. If anyone has copies of "Gillian," "Survival," "Dandruff," or "Murder Ward" or or "Moonshine," in the BETA format, please bring them!"
* Panels: "There will be four panels Saturday afternoon - one for Hutch, one for Starsky, a writers' panel, and a zine editing/publishing panel. There may be an artists' panel if enough interest is shown."
* Donations: "John Rondeau [sic] has donated xerox copies of three scripts: "Heavyweight," "A Body Worth Guarding," and "A Murder on Playboy Island." These will go up for auction, and proceeds will go to the charity (the National Committee for the Prevention of Child Abuse, in case you forgot!)."
* THREE: "Do you want you: very own "Zebra Three"?? We will be selling chances -25 cents, no limit -at registration to win our little plush zebra, named "Three. Drawing will be at the banquet, proceeds to the charity."
==Ads==
File:Zcon ad 1979.jpg|Fanzine ad for the first Zebracon 1979 posted in Zebra Three #3, click to read
File:Pages from MM Vol 1-Nr 6.jpg|the convention also advertised outside Starsky & Hutch circles. This 1979 ad appeared in the Space 1999 fan club zine Main Computer (click twice to read)
==Art and Fiction Awards==
See Huggy Awards.
The winners as reported in S&H #38:
* BEST POEM: 'Terri' by Melanie R, Zebra Three #4
* BEST SHORT STORY: 'The End' by Jan Lindner and Judy Hendricks, Syndizine 1
* BEST HUMOR: 'Mating Season' by Laurie Hauldeman, Zebra Three #4
* BEST COVER: a tie between Zebra Three #1 and Zebra Three #2 artist Connie Faddis
* BEST ILLUSTRATION: the holding scene in 'Wilderness' by Connie Faddis, Zebra Three #2
* BEST NOVELLA: a tie between 'Mojave Crossing' by Connie Faddis, Zebra Three #1, and 'Copkiller' by Teri White
* BEST ALL AROUND ZINE: Zebra Three #1-4 (all of them).
==Convention Reports==
 
 
 
==References==
Category:Slash Conventions
Category:The Professionals Conventions
Category:Starsky & Hutch Conventions
Category:1979 Conventions