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Con HQLocated in the Gateway Center (Daytime)Located in the Holiday Inn, Executive IV (Always Open)The nerve center of TuckerCon is in the Show Office at the GatewayCenter during the day and in the Holiday Inn after the Gateway Centeris closed. HQ houses the Lost and Found and acts as home base forOperations, Security and Volunteers. Come here to report problemsand/or volunteer your time. Remember though, the folks on the bridgeare busy and probably understaffed. Make sure your reason for beingin CON HQ is important (like volunteering). If you’re looking for a placeto socialize, don’t go there.Con HQ HoursLocated in the Gateway Center.Thursday: Noon to MidnightFriday: 9 am to MidnightSaturday - 9 am to MidnightSunday - 9 am to 5 pmRegistrationLocated in the Gateway Center.The hours will be:Thursday - Noon until 10pmFriday - 9 am until 10 pmSaturday - 9 am until 7 pmSunday - 9 am until NoonIf you’re reading this, you’re probably already registered (and the conhas been over for a week and you’re bored sitting at homeremembering the wonderful time you had at the con) so don’t worryabout it. Make sure and read the badge policy though. For futureinformation, we do offer one-day-only memberships for those whohave to work on weekends, stay home with the kids, etc., and can onlyattend the con for one day. REGISTER NOW FOR ARCHON 32 INOCTOBER OF 2008 and get a break on the price!Badge PolicyYour badge IS your TuckerCon membership.You will need your badge to get into the events and programs, soplease wear it at all times. Because of previous problems with badgeswitchingand attempts to “double up” on one membership, yourbadge cannot be replaced. If you lose your badge, you will have to paythe full price of a new membership. If your original badge issubsequently found, and both badges are presented to Registration,your second membership will be refunded. You MUST wear theLanyard given to you at Registration (or your own) as part of thebadgeWeapons PolicyOnce again the weapons which are part of a costume will beallowed, but must be registered with Security located in theConvention Center HQ office. Once registered the weapon mustremain peace-bonded (fastened securely in a scabbard or holster) bythe staff. Weapons must remain peace-bonded throughout theconvention. No real firearms allowed, including pellet guns, BB guns,paint guns, etc. NO EXCEPTIONS!! If you purchase a weapon in thedealer's room, please take it to your room, or register it with Securitylocated in the HQ office immediately. The brandishing of any devicethat might be even vaguely interpreted as a weapon is a strict no-no.6Things You Need To KnowAlcohol PolicyThe legal drinking age in Illinois is 21 (Earth Standard Years).Everyone will be carded at Registration and issued an over or under21 badge, only your driver’s license, Government ID or Passport willbe accepted as valid proof of age. Any underage person caught withalcohol, any adult found serving alcohol to minors, and anyonecaught switching or altering badges to deliberately obscure age willforfeit their con membership immediately. NO JELL-O SHOTS will beallowed anywhere, anytime, no way, no how! We mean it! NOEXEPTIONS! This means YOU! You WILL lose your badge and bebanned from the con if we catch you with them. No glass bottlesin the hallways will be allowed! NO EXCEPTIONS!! We alsoreserve the right to check ID at any time.Party PolicyLocated on the first floor of the Holiday Inn.We really want you to have fun, but please remember that any partyyou host is considered part of the con and is bound by the same rules.See Liquor Policy above about glass bottles and Jell-o shots. Wewould appreciate it if parties are confined to con members. It is alsoup to you, the host, to ensure that no alcohol is served to minors. Inaddition, please be considerate of neighbors who may be under thedelusion that sleeping at 3:00 am is fun. Our party coordinator isavailable through CON HQ to assist you in arranging for ice,information and scheduling. Ask for the Party Coordinator. He’ll alsobe visiting all the open parties to see that “safe partying” is practicedby all.WARNING: The Holday Inn has renovated all the sleeping rooms inthe hotel, so they’re really not going to look kindly on you trashing anyof them. If you damage ANYTHING in your room (e.g., carpet,mirrors, walls, etc), YOU WILL be responsible for paying for thecleaning, repair, and/or replacement of what was damaged. No ifs,ands, or buts! This applies to everyone, including YOU!PARTY WARNING You will be required to sign a form from theconvention stating you understand the damage policy and will complywith it before you can hold a party.SecurityLocated everywhereTuckerCon provides its own security. So does the hotel. You may seelocal police. Please be courteous and cooperative with all of theabove; they want to avoid getting into a hassle as much as you do(honest!).Hospitality SuiteLocated in the Holiday Inn.Yep, there is one. Both soda and beer will be on tap along with fingerfood and other edibles during the day.T-ShirtsLocated in the Gateway Center.TuckerCon T-shirts featuring original art, will be on sale in theconvention center lobby. Be sure to buy early to assure finding a shirtin your size.Art ShowLocated in the Gateway Center.Most of the works for sale are marked with two prices:Direct Sale Price - You can play it safe and walk away with a