Hotel Info Now Available

Hotel info is now available on the MW*C website (www.mediawestcon.org), along with a link to making a reservation request online.

Once again, MediaWest*Con 39 will be held at the Lansing Ramada, which ranked very highly in our survey as to what is important in a host hotel.

Carol Lynn will continue as MW*C Hotel Liaison, and will coordinate all member reservations with Ramada. Members may make reservations with other hotels directly.

All reservation requests will be done online (there is no paper form). Reservation requests are sent directly to the hotel as well  as to Carol so we may confirm memberships. Once both membership and reservations are confirmed, Carol will send confirmations to the members submitting the requests. If you are unable to use the online form, contact Carol and she will assist you. (hotelliaison@mediawestcon.org)

At current membership levels, everyone should be able to get a room in Ramada that wishes to.

(NOTE: Carol Lynn will be away at Pennsic from July 25 to August 12th, but will send confirmations for that period as soon as she returns.)

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MW*C 39 Memberships Now Available

MW*C 39 memberships are now available on the MW*C website (www.mediawestcon.org) via PayPal!

A membership form is also available in PDF for those who would rather apply by mail (the form is not required, but people always ask if there is a form).

The deadline for the discount rate for those who were MW*C 38 Attending and Supporting members has been extended to July 31.

We are in the process of updating the website, so please be patient.

Hotel info is coming soon.

MW*C Survey #2 Results

MW*C Survey #2

35 responses over 7 days

1 — Are you currently a MW*C member?

Yes: 60%

No: 40%

2 — What is your primary interest?

Science Fiction & Fantasy: >70%

Other: >25%

3 — Are you interested in Fan Fiction?

Yes, as reader: >80%

Yes, as writer: >45%

Yes, as ‘zine editor: >10%

No: slightly over 10%

4 — What events do you participate in at MW*C?

Art Show (Patron): 60%

Panelist: >50%

Door Decoration: 45%

Party Suite Events: 40%

Dealer/Vendor: >35%

Art Show (Artist): 20%

Fan Quality Awards: >10%

All other options: <10%

5 — How much programming should MW*C have?

The same: >50%

More: >30%

Less: >10%

6 — Do you suggest topics for panels?

Yes: >65%

No: >30%

7 — Panels at MW*C should:

Not start earlier but run later: >45%

Stay the same: >30%

Start earlier but not run later: >10%

Start earlier and run later: <10%

8 — What is important to you about host hotel location?

(Tie) Near fast food/other dining options:  >75%, Near groceries/supplies: >75%

Other: 20%

(Tie) Near overflow hotels: >15%, Near Highway: >15%

Near airport: <10%

9 — What host hotel amenities are important to you?

Free Wi-Fi: 85%

Free parking: <70%

Free breakfast: 45%

Room Service: >30%

(Tie) Handicap access: 25%, Other: 25%

10 — How much should a host hotel cost per night?

Under $100 (+ tax): >50%

$100-$150: >40%

$150-$175: <10%

All higher costs: 0

MW*C Survey #2

While we have been getting results in, some people have reported having trouble accessing the popup.  Some have had luck with reloading the index page.

Survey Monkey says popup blockers do not block it;  however, it will not work on smartphones or tablets.

Unfortunately, we cannot change the delivery method without starting the survey over (i.e. we would not be able to merge the new data with data we already have).

We are sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.  There is something of a learning curve with new technology.

We will use a link for the next survey, rather than have it appear directly on the MW*C website.

 

Swag for Supporting Members!

Membership packets have been mailed to MW*C 38 Supporting members.

In addition to MW*C 38 Program Book, Program Grid, & badge, Supporting members get swag — either a bam-dana or Lego-type superhero or villain figure!

MW*C Survey #2

MW*C Survey #2 is now available on the MW*C website (www.mediawestcon.org)!

Survey #1 Results

MW*C Survey #1
41 Responded over a 7 day period

1. Are you currently a MW*C member?
>50% Yes, >40% No

2. If no, have you been a MW*C member in the last 5 years?
Skewed — many more answered than said not current member!
Of those who should’ve answered (not current members):  almost 90% Likely to become members.

3. If you haven’t been to MW*C in recent years, why did you stop?
Again skewed — many more answered than said not current member!
Of those who should’ve answered (not current members):  Other lead, followed by Loss of Interest, followed by Finances/Family Issues/Travel Issues (3 way tie);  least: Schedule Conflicts.

4. If no, do you plan to become a MW*C member?
Again skewed — many more answered than said not current member!
Of those who should’ve answered (not current members):  >50% Unlikely, >40% Likely

5. How far would you travel for a convention?
Regional lead by far.

6. Where do you live?
Mostly Midwest, followed by Eastern US.

7. Are you aware volunteers (“GoFers”) get a substantial discount on membership?
Only a couple non-members were Unaware.

8. Are you aware MW*C programming is determined by member input (suggesting topics) & participation (serving on panels, etc.)?
100% Aware.

9. How much do you think membership for a 4 day con should cost?
All respondents:  >50% $50-60
Not current members:  Under $50/$50-60 (tied)
Current members: almost 70% $50-60

There was supposed to be a 10th question, but it apparently got lost in editing.  Survey Monkey’s free account only allows 10 questions per survey.

We heard from one person who was unable to access the survey on the MW*C website index page.  Survey Monkey has several possible delivery methods, but we thought putting it on the website would be easiest.

Survey #2 is coming soon.