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2012 Fan Table Duty (6 slots left! please help!)
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Author:  Triumph [ Sun Jul 15, 2012 12:13 am ]
Post subject:  2012 Fan Table Duty (6 slots left! please help!)
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UPDATED LIST

Friday

10.00 - 11.00: Honcho
11.00 - 12.00: Honcho
12.00 - 13.00: Tony B.
13.00 - 14.00: Mantroon & Aurora
14.00 - 15.00: Spat & Mantroon
15.00 - 16.00: Cpl Potter and sons
16.00 - 17.00: SFC Baldwin & PlasticPrincess
17.00 - 18.00: SFC Baldwin & PlasticPrincess
18.00 - 19.00: Bull Shark
19.00 - 20.00: Bull Shark

Saturday:

10.00 - 11.00: Horrocks
11.00 - 12.00: Taj & Pete
12.00 - 13.00: Bull Shark
13.00 - 14.00: Bull Shark
14.00 - 15.00: Spat
15.00 - 16.00: Spat
16.00 - 17.00: Aurora & Carmila
17.00 - 18.00: Carmila
18.00 - 19.00:
19.00 - 20.00:

Sunday:

10.00 - 11.00: Rob Slater
11.00 - 12.00: Lottie Slater
12.00 - 13.00: Tony B.
13.00 - 14.00: Spectre & Girlspectre
14.00 - 15.00: Spat
15.00 - 16.00: Bull Shark
16.00 - 17.00: Bull Shark
17.00 - 18.00:
18.00 - 19.00: Sethb6025
19.00 - 20.00:

Monday:

10.00 - 11.00:
11.00 - 12.00: Honcho
12.00 - 13.00:
13.00 - 14.00:


To those who don't volunteer for the fan table. You will be given a warm and affectionate, deluxe wedgie from Mantroon and Dom as they sing 'Love me Tender'
Author:  SGM Baldwin [ Mon Aug 06, 2012 7:37 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 2012 Fan Table Duty
No, there's not been any roster yet. I think the greenies should volunteer. The old guard has done its time for Corps and planet.
Author:  taj [ Mon Aug 06, 2012 2:39 pm ]
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We (Pete and I) can take an hour on Saturday (maybe parade time) if my Spat cammo skirt set will do for Table duty
Author:  577_ops [ Mon Aug 06, 2012 3:46 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 2012 Fan Table Duty
Reporting for table duty. 2 hrs Date and time t.b.d.
Frank
Author:  SgtTony [ Tue Aug 07, 2012 5:35 pm ]
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Tables just need to be manned during convention hours.
I've set us up for Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday morning

You all know me with table duty (good to go whenever its needed) and as always the more cool stuff we have on display the better!!
Author:  aurora [ Tue Aug 07, 2012 6:42 pm ]
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I'd be willing to help out, though I don't have a costume yet.. I do have plenty of UKCM t-shirts, if that's ok.
Author:  Spectre [ Tue Aug 07, 2012 8:11 pm ]
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We're generally not too picky about people being in costume. I and several others have worked the table out of costume, and occasionally someone will be in a different costume.
Author:  PVB [ Tue Aug 07, 2012 8:12 pm ]
Post subject:  Re:
Mantroon wrote:
what are the convention hours then? ;)

D*Con site says:
Table staffing hours:
Fan-tables must be continuously staffed during the day, from 10am until 8pm at a minimum. On Monday, plan on staffing your table until 2 or 3pm.

http://www.dragoncon.org/fan_tables.php#Rules
Author:  PVB [ Wed Aug 08, 2012 12:36 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 2012 Fan Table Duty
In case anyone wants to print some off and bring them to the table, here's the handouts from previous years:

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1004067/Table.zip

The only update I've done is to the Links page, taking off the Alien Prequel web site.
Author:  girlspectre [ Wed Aug 08, 2012 3:56 am ]
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once I figure out what my itinerary looks like (there's a new puppetry track I have to check out) I'll be better at deciding what days and times
Author:  taj [ Wed Aug 08, 2012 1:14 pm ]
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Friday:

10.00 - 11.00:
11.00 - 12.00:
12.00 - 13.00:
13.00 - 14.00:
14.00 - 15.00:
15.00 - 16.00:
16.00 - 17.00:
17.00 - 18.00:
18.00 - 19.00:
19.00 - 20.00:

Saturday:

10.00 - 11.00:
11.00 - 12.00:Taj & Pete
12.00 - 13.00:
13.00 - 14.00:
14.00 - 15.00:
15.00 - 16.00:
16.00 - 17.00:
17.00 - 18.00:
18.00 - 19.00:
19.00 - 20.00:

Sunday:

10.00 - 11.00:
11.00 - 12.00:
12.00 - 13.00:
13.00 - 14.00:
14.00 - 15.00:
15.00 - 16.00:
16.00 - 17.00:
17.00 - 18.00:
18.00 - 19.00:
19.00 - 20.00:

Monday:

10.00 - 11.00:
11.00 - 12.00:
12.00 - 13.00:
13.00 - 14.00:
Author:  577_ops [ Wed Aug 08, 2012 10:46 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 2012 Fan Table Duty
Friday:

10.00 - 11.00:
11.00 - 12.00:
12.00 - 13.00:
13.00 - 14.00:
14.00 - 15.00:
15.00 - 16.00:
16.00 - 17.00:
17.00 - 18.00:
18.00 - 19.00:
19.00 - 20.00:

Saturday:

10.00 - 11.00:
11.00 - 12.00:Taj & Pete
12.00 - 13.00:
13.00 - 14.00:
14.00 - 15.00: Frank (577_ops) & ?
15.00 - 16.00: Frank (577_ops) & ?
16.00 - 17.00:
17.00 - 18.00:
18.00 - 19.00:
19.00 - 20.00:

Sunday:

10.00 - 11.00:
11.00 - 12.00:
12.00 - 13.00:
13.00 - 14.00:
14.00 - 15.00:
15.00 - 16.00:
16.00 - 17.00:
17.00 - 18.00:
18.00 - 19.00:
19.00 - 20.00:

Monday:

10.00 - 11.00:
11.00 - 12.00:
12.00 - 13.00:
13.00 - 14.00:
Author:  Spectre [ Wed Aug 08, 2012 11:28 pm ]
Post subject: 
In previous years the table didn't need to be manned during the parade. Is that still the case?
Author:  Bull Shark [ Thu Aug 09, 2012 1:22 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 2012 Fan Table Duty
577_ops wrote:
Friday:

10.00 - 11.00:
11.00 - 12.00:
12.00 - 13.00:
13.00 - 14.00:
14.00 - 15.00:
15.00 - 16.00:
16.00 - 17.00:
17.00 - 18.00:
18.00 - 19.00: Bull Shark
19.00 - 20.00: Bull Shark

Saturday:

10.00 - 11.00:
11.00 - 12.00:Taj & Pete
12.00 - 13.00: Bull Shark
13.00 - 14.00: Bull Shark
14.00 - 15.00: Frank (577_ops) & ?
15.00 - 16.00: Frank (577_ops) & ?
16.00 - 17.00:
17.00 - 18.00:
18.00 - 19.00:
19.00 - 20.00:

Sunday:

10.00 - 11.00:
11.00 - 12.00:
12.00 - 13.00:
13.00 - 14.00:
14.00 - 15.00:
15.00 - 16.00: Bull Shark
16.00 - 17.00: Bull Shark
17.00 - 18.00:
18.00 - 19.00:
19.00 - 20.00:

Monday:

10.00 - 11.00:
11.00 - 12.00:
12.00 - 13.00:
13.00 - 14.00:
Author:  AaronHorrocks [ Sun Aug 12, 2012 5:50 am ]
Post subject: 
I'll be able to man the table for a few hours each day.

Do you guys need anything printed out?

Also is it acceptable if I bring flyers/handouts for my HORPAT camo, to put on the table?
Author:  nocternus [ Sun Aug 12, 2012 12:26 pm ]
Post subject:  Re:
AaronHorrocks wrote:
Also is it acceptable if I bring flyers/handouts for my HORPAT camo, to put on the table?


Although I am not involved with the AL fan table (as I can't go to DCon this year), I am kind of throwing my two cents in here.

Looking at the DCon fan table rules:

Quote:
In deference to our dealers and exhibitors, who pay for the privilege, no general merchandise sales are permitted at fan tables or band tables. You can sell logo merchandise from your organization and other items made exclusively for and by your club, band or organization.


Now, HORPAT is general merchandise, but you wouldn't be trying to sell/take orders at the table right?

Also, it's not official AL merchandise.

If you are given the green light to put flyers/handouts for your products on there, then you would have to allow Matt Noble, Matsuo, Spatcave, Marsattacks and all the other AL members who produce their own merchandise. If that is allowed, then I think it might start to cause an issue with the DCon organisers who might think the AL is taking liberties with the fan table policy, and could refuse the AL a fan table in following years.

sorry if im stepping on anyones toes as as i said just my two cents worth :)
Author:  Harry Harris [ Sun Aug 12, 2012 12:59 pm ]
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I agree with Kris. Aaron I think the best policy would be to promote the Aliens Legacy generally and to tell folks who might be interested to go there for more info on the things they might want to get hold of.

I don't see anything wrong with giving anyone your contact details / business card in the vicinity of, but not from behind the table if you strike up a conversation with an interested member of the public.

Harry
Author:  PVB [ Sun Aug 12, 2012 2:11 pm ]
Post subject:  Re:
AaronHorrocks wrote:
Do you guys need anything printed out?

You can get some of these printed up if you want:
PVB wrote:
In case anyone wants to print some off and bring them to the table, here's the handouts from previous years:

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1004067/Table.zip

The only update I've done is to the Links page, taking off the Alien Prequel web site.
Author:  SgtTony [ Sun Aug 12, 2012 4:32 pm ]
Post subject: 
As was posted as long as it has our logo on there (USCM or Aliens Legacy) then you're good as our table is under 'United States Colonial Marines' with the website of 'The Aliens Legacy'.
However I wouldn't lay it out on the table and yell out 'stuff for sale' just because its not plain black and white in the rules and of course we don't hold the copyright to the USCM.

Flyers showing what you have...no problem.
Then if people ask, you can tell; but I wouldn't list 'For Sale' on the flyers.

That's my $0.02
Author:  Spatman [ Sun Aug 12, 2012 4:53 pm ]
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Friday:

10.00 - 11.00:
11.00 - 12.00:
12.00 - 13.00:
13.00 - 14.00:
14.00 - 15.00: Spat
15.00 - 16.00:
16.00 - 17.00:
17.00 - 18.00:
18.00 - 19.00: Bull Shark
19.00 - 20.00: Bull Shark

Saturday:

10.00 - 11.00:
11.00 - 12.00:Taj & Pete
12.00 - 13.00: Bull Shark
13.00 - 14.00: Bull Shark
14.00 - 15.00: Frank (577_ops) & Spat
15.00 - 16.00: Frank (577_ops) & ?
16.00 - 17.00:
17.00 - 18.00:
18.00 - 19.00:
19.00 - 20.00:

Sunday:

10.00 - 11.00:
11.00 - 12.00:
12.00 - 13.00:
13.00 - 14.00:
14.00 - 15.00: Spat
15.00 - 16.00: Bull Shark
16.00 - 17.00: Bull Shark
17.00 - 18.00:
18.00 - 19.00:
19.00 - 20.00:

Monday:

10.00 - 11.00:
11.00 - 12.00:
12.00 - 13.00:
13.00 - 14.00:
Author:  AaronHorrocks [ Sun Aug 12, 2012 10:38 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 2012 Fan Table Duty
I'm only taking orders over the internet, so I can keep track of everything.
The flyers are pretty basic. They don't even have a price listed. This wasn't a unique idea. Last year I saw fan tables that had neat stuff... That wasn't for sale, but they provided cards and URLs on where to purchase it. Distributing info isn't against any rules.

So I won't put them on the table. Or hand any out at the table.

And there's no way that I can afford a dealer table. I'm already in the hole for years, and I don't know if this project is ever going to pay for itself. I just get some awesome camo from the deal. :mrgreen:



I already have the "table" files. I've been backing up all of that data for a while. I'll print out what I can on card stock as time allows.
http://www.aaronhorrocks.com/USCM/Aliens_Legacy/Table/
Author:  Triumph [ Sun Aug 12, 2012 11:21 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 2012 Fan Table Duty
Friday:

10.00 - 11.00:
11.00 - 12.00:
12.00 - 13.00:Tony B.
13.00 - 14.00:
14.00 - 15.00: Spat
15.00 - 16.00:
16.00 - 17.00:
17.00 - 18.00:
18.00 - 19.00: Bull Shark
19.00 - 20.00: Bull Shark

Saturday:

10.00 - 11.00:
11.00 - 12.00:Taj & Pete
12.00 - 13.00: Bull Shark
13.00 - 14.00: Bull Shark
14.00 - 15.00: Frank (577_ops) & Spat
15.00 - 16.00: Frank (577_ops) & ?
16.00 - 17.00:
17.00 - 18.00:
18.00 - 19.00:
19.00 - 20.00:

Sunday:

10.00 - 11.00:
11.00 - 12.00:Tony B.
12.00 - 13.00:
13.00 - 14.00:
14.00 - 15.00: Spat
15.00 - 16.00: Bull Shark
16.00 - 17.00: Bull Shark
17.00 - 18.00:
18.00 - 19.00:
19.00 - 20.00:

Monday:

10.00 - 11.00:
11.00 - 12.00:
12.00 - 13.00:
13.00 - 14.00:
Author:  Carmila [ Wed Aug 15, 2012 6:19 am ]
Post subject:  Re:
aurora wrote:
I'd be willing to help out, though I don't have a costume yet.. I do have plenty of UKCM t-shirts, if that's ok.

You can always borrow my girly bdus. :)

Sign me up for a few hours at the fan table. Just tell me when and where.
Author:  Honcho [ Wed Aug 15, 2012 11:23 pm ]
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Friday:

10.00 - 11.00: Honcho
11.00 - 12.00: Honcho
12.00 - 13.00:Tony B.
13.00 - 14.00:
14.00 - 15.00: Spat
15.00 - 16.00:
16.00 - 17.00:
17.00 - 18.00:
18.00 - 19.00: Bull Shark
19.00 - 20.00: Bull Shark

Saturday:

10.00 - 11.00:
11.00 - 12.00:Taj & Pete
12.00 - 13.00: Bull Shark
13.00 - 14.00: Bull Shark
14.00 - 15.00: Frank (577_ops) & Spat
15.00 - 16.00: Frank (577_ops) & ?
16.00 - 17.00:
17.00 - 18.00:
18.00 - 19.00:
19.00 - 20.00:

Sunday:

10.00 - 11.00:
11.00 - 12.00:Tony B.
12.00 - 13.00:
13.00 - 14.00:
14.00 - 15.00: Spat
15.00 - 16.00: Bull Shark
16.00 - 17.00: Bull Shark
17.00 - 18.00:
18.00 - 19.00:
19.00 - 20.00:

Monday:

10.00 - 11.00:
11.00 - 12.00: Honcho
12.00 - 13.00:
13.00 - 14.00:


-Honcho
Author:  Honcho [ Thu Aug 16, 2012 7:25 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 2012 Fan Table Duty
AaronHorrocks wrote:
I'm only taking orders over the internet, so I can keep track of everything.
The flyers are pretty basic. They don't even have a price listed. This wasn't a unique idea. Last year I saw fan tables that had neat stuff... That wasn't for sale, but they provided cards and URLs on where to purchase it. Distributing info isn't against any rules.

So I won't put them on the table. Or hand any out at the table.

And there's no way that I can afford a dealer table. I'm already in the hole for years, and I don't know if this project is ever going to pay for itself. I just get some awesome camo from the deal. :mrgreen:



I already have the "table" files. I've been backing up all of that data for a while. I'll print out what I can on card stock as time allows.
http://www.aaronhorrocks.com/USCM/Aliens_Legacy/Table/



OK, I know something about the DragonCon fanclub table merchanidizing rules first hand, since I got in trouble with them a couple of years ago. The basic rules are this:

1) You can only sell merchandise or memberships or tickets to events with your "Club's" name on it.
2) You can not sell merchandise that is being offered in the dealers room for sale.
3) You can not collect money for raffles or other "games of chances"

So you can promote merchandise and even advertise it, just not sell so long as it doesn't break any of the above rules.

We have been trying to get a dealers table at DragonCon for a couple of years now. This year we are selling our products to another vendor who has tables already and he will pay us after they sell. In the future we could work out some sort of similiar deal or even sell them through or sell site AlchemyArms.com.

The AL fanclub table has a looooootttttaaaa stuff on and around it, so anything you put out will get lost in the visual fray. You might think about sponsoring some handouts that could go with AL promotional stuff as well.
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