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| − | A [[regional convention]] held in [[Columbus]], [[Ohio]], from 1966 and originally sponsored by [[OSFS]], the [[Olentangy SF Society]]. Starting around 1996, it was sponsored by a [[501(c)3]] organization called the [[SOLAE]] Foundation, the Science Oriented Literature and Arts Education Foundation, which also ran other, one-shot conventions | + | A [[regional convention]] held in [[Columbus]], [[Ohio]], from 1966 and originally sponsored by [[OSFS]], the [[Olentangy SF Society]]. Starting around 1996, it was sponsored by a [[501(c)3]] organization called the [[SOLAE]] Foundation, the Science Oriented Literature and Arts Education Foundation, which also ran other, one-shot conventions. |
Marcon allegedly stands for "Multiple Alternative Realities Convention," a back formation; the name was initially chosen to reflect the month, March, in which it was originally held. Early [[cons]] were held in [[Toledo, OH]]. | Marcon allegedly stands for "Multiple Alternative Realities Convention," a back formation; the name was initially chosen to reflect the month, March, in which it was originally held. Early [[cons]] were held in [[Toledo, OH]]. | ||
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| + | SOLAE announced in March 2022 that it was shutting down following [[Marcon 57]], held in May, 2022. However, a 2023 Marcon was subsequently held. [[Marcon 59]] was announced for May 2024, but was not held. In March 2025, [[Dale Mazzola]], the chair of SOLAE, announced: | ||
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| + | Yes, The Marcon Science Fiction and Fantasy convention is closing. | ||
| + | I hated deciding that and writing that out really hurts. There were many reasons behind that statement. What the decision came down to was based off a couple of factors, Primarily, expenses, which included hotel, expenses, storage and supply costs have all gone up. Additionally, memberships are down across the board for fan run regional conventions. | ||
| + | SOLAE is a 501c3 that is the owner of the Marcon trade name, Marcon was/is an event organized through SOLAE. While we were still getting memberships to Marcon there were not enough to maintain it. | ||
| + | Going forth we are doing the following; | ||
| + | First, we are getting an inventory of our current assets and equipment looking towards offering it up for sales to other events and conventions. So, if you know of other events or conventions in need of equipment, please feel free to have them reach out to me ... for inventory info. | ||
| + | Second, I will be reaching out to the hotels we have used in the past to work out any remaining bills we owe to them. | ||
| + | Third, if we are unable to reach an agreement with our creditors, I will engage with a Lawyer to see what our options are. | ||
| + | Regarding the Shed and its inventory, we will be able to maintain it until May 31st of 2025, After that we will see what happens. I’m hoping that we can get enough of the large equipment that is taking up about 50% of the space removed and we will condense down to a smaller unit. | ||
* [https://www.marcon.org Website. ] | * [https://www.marcon.org Website. ] | ||
Revision as of 06:16, 23 March 2025
A regional convention held in Columbus, Ohio, from 1966 and originally sponsored by OSFS, the Olentangy SF Society. Starting around 1996, it was sponsored by a 501(c)3 organization called the SOLAE Foundation, the Science Oriented Literature and Arts Education Foundation, which also ran other, one-shot conventions.
Marcon allegedly stands for "Multiple Alternative Realities Convention," a back formation; the name was initially chosen to reflect the month, March, in which it was originally held. Early cons were held in Toledo, OH.
SOLAE announced in March 2022 that it was shutting down following Marcon 57, held in May, 2022. However, a 2023 Marcon was subsequently held. Marcon 59 was announced for May 2024, but was not held. In March 2025, Dale Mazzola, the chair of SOLAE, announced:
Yes, The Marcon Science Fiction and Fantasy convention is closing. I hated deciding that and writing that out really hurts. There were many reasons behind that statement. What the decision came down to was based off a couple of factors, Primarily, expenses, which included hotel, expenses, storage and supply costs have all gone up. Additionally, memberships are down across the board for fan run regional conventions. SOLAE is a 501c3 that is the owner of the Marcon trade name, Marcon was/is an event organized through SOLAE. While we were still getting memberships to Marcon there were not enough to maintain it. Going forth we are doing the following; First, we are getting an inventory of our current assets and equipment looking towards offering it up for sales to other events and conventions. So, if you know of other events or conventions in need of equipment, please feel free to have them reach out to me ... for inventory info. Second, I will be reaching out to the hotels we have used in the past to work out any remaining bills we owe to them. Third, if we are unable to reach an agreement with our creditors, I will engage with a Lawyer to see what our options are. Regarding the Shed and its inventory, we will be able to maintain it until May 31st of 2025, After that we will see what happens. I’m hoping that we can get enough of the large equipment that is taking up about 50% of the space removed and we will condense down to a smaller unit.
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