[Bloo09]

We just sent out another 2000 badges which the post master was not happy to see filling one of his bins >.< and sent about another 50 to the post that needed extra stamps because they were HUGE groups. Dude 40 people? wow O.O BUT that means MAILING IS DONE!!!! You all should be getting your badges very soon. Please don't complain after one day though, remember they are out of our hands now and you must rely on the First Class US postal system.

Anyone who selected and paid for mailing that does not receive their badge can go to the Registration Assistance booth at con to receive a reprint.

READ THIS PART

We went from 4500 ish for mailing last year to 7900 for mailing this year and unfortunately we did not expect such a huge increase. We expected about 2k more. So we did run out of fancy mailed badges near the end. If we had gotten them reprinted and mailed later the badges wouldn't arrive in time for con so we used the at con normal badges for the last bit which was only about 100-200 people. Those people can go to the Registration Assistance booth or the Dept Head (DH) booth (which are side by side) to receive a fancy mail badge with a reprint of their label in exchange for the at con badge we sent them. We apologize for this inconvenience. and have learned our lesson. We WILL over order on badges by more than 1000 next year >.< If the line becomes long we are able to adjust to have 4 lines to make this a VERY fast line. We understand you chose mailing to not stand in line so we want to make this as easy as possible for you.

WILL-CALL

Is printed and alphabetical and organized into 5 lines. Each line has 200ish badges in it which means lines are going to be ridiculously short! 200 people and not everyone is going to show up at the same time! it's 4pm-10pm Thursday, 8am-10pm Friday and some Saturday. Imagine how short this line is going to be and do a happy dance if you didn't choose mailing! *<(^.^<)(>^.^<)<(^.^)>(>^.^)>* KIRBY DANCE!!!


AT CON REG

We went up in mailing by 3400 people. That's 3400 people that won't be in line with you! AND we're open for the first time on Thursday for ALL reg. That's a LOT of people who don't have to stand in line during the convention and those people won't be in line with you Friday people! We've bought MORE registers!!! so that means more payment booths. We've changed at con reg to be VERY fast and ONLY hired experienced cashiers so they will be working fast!


GROUPS!!!

We have a group line! no more taking over 1 pay station and slowing down the main line You guys have your own line maze. THIS IS FOR GROUPS 10+ only. Anyone who is lower than 10 members goes into the main line maze. Groups 10+ only your group leader and 1 friend to keep them company may enter this line maze. This is to lower the amount of people in the hall so more people who need to pick up their badges can enter the hall. Group payment and Group Will-Call is in this section.

SPECIAL NEEDS

We have a new section for those with special needs. This section is for those in wheelchairs, crutches, canes, pregnant, diabetic(or likewise medicated) etc. We have chairs here for those who cannot stand for long though this line should be short and fast. We have special needs dept. staff here and our very own certified paramedic.


REGISTRATION ASSISTANCE

Is a new booth this year which is only to help those with issues with their registration. This includes lost mail, replacement badges, lost badges, complaints (involving registration), suggestions, issues, EVERYTHING that our attendees need help with involving registration. We have a dedicated staff of 6 who are well trained in all of our policies and procedures ready to help you get on your way to enjoy the convention!

That's everything I can think of to post for now. Expect many more excited posts before con! OMG IT'S SO CLOSE AND I HAVE TO BE THERE ON THE 6TH!!!!! AHHHHH >.<

ALSO if anyone has a situation that will be fixed at con and dealt with me on the forums or email and want to continue to work with me at con on the situation you can ask for Chelsea or Bloo. Bloo is my IRT security call sign and 90% of the con knows me as that. YES I was and still continue to help with IRT. and yes I still love multi colored posts

And finally.. We've gotten over 10 emails so it's time to post. Will-Call does not mean you need to call us. There is no Will-Call phone number. It's the term used for pre-paid at convention badge pickup.

FOR AT CONVENTION REGISTRATION AND WILL-CALL AND AT CONVENTION PAYMENT BRING YOUR PHOTO ID

Chelsea Tessmann
Assist. Dept. Head of Registration

[Lina]

So pretty! *O*

This is a wonderful post! Now everyone will know what is going on! :3

[Bloo09]

hopefully people will read it and stop asking the same question >.< I think we need to start making bets on how many "what do I need to bring" posts we get.

If you read this tell ALL of your ACen buddies to read it too!!!!

[Lina]

I will make some bets with you!

I will make some bets on how many people ask the same thing. XDDD

-bookmarks and tabs this page-

[Bloo09]

I'm betting 50 on the forum. And probably 200 emails... You should see the questions asked in emails 2 days before con. ASK QUESTIONS SOONER! We can't answer emails as fast while we're at the convention. We try but we just don't have time while we're setting up and especially while Reg is open.

[Lina]

Yeah. You definitely will not be able to answer some, if not any questions at the con. > 3<

I bet 100 on the forums and 250 emails.

[okaonos]

Bloo09, on Apr 22 2009, 04:08 AM, said:

I think we need to start making bets on how many "what do I need to bring" posts we get.

You can probably make bets on "OH NOEZ! I registered earlier than my friend but they got their badge in the mail first!! HALP!" posts you get too.

[Bloo09]

we'll only have access to internet sometimes. I may wind up hijacking someones computer for a bit. We learned our lesson about having internet on the reg comps last year >.< Next year we're definitely having more than 3 people trained on answering emails I'm thinking 6 could do it though. answering 50-200 emails a day is harsh BUT it helps our attendees so it's worth it BUT my fingers are sore afterward >.<

[Lina]

Put your fingers in ice afterwords!

I wouldn't mind helping though I won't be in that department. ;___;

[Bloo09]

we normally put the assistance desk staff on it but I had 3 of those quit this year -.- but luckily other reg staff volunteered to help with emails this year and they've been AWESOME moogle and jello you guys rock but next year we have 3 new people lined up to do it. But sadly I am changing positions so I won't be the forum/email person anymore Levi is taking my position the day after ACen. But he's a good friend and I promise he'll be good

[Lina]

That sucks that they quit. ;_____; I am glad Moogle and Jello are helping though! They are awesome people. :3 Awwwwwe! Well, I trust you on Levi being good. :3 What are you gonna be next year then, if you are allowed to say.

[Bloo09]

There are a few options. I just can't answer emails for a third year in a row. That's 3 years of answering the same questions every year and I can't do it. Way too repetitive for me >.< Some spots are opening up next year but you'll have to wait until after con to see where I wind up I will stay active on the forums though. I know you guys would miss my multi colored posts

[Moogle_21]

I say 30 on the forums and 175 in e-mails. I'll miss your multi-colored posts next year Bloo. They're highly amusing to find for when I need to find them for attendees though.

[Bloo09]

This is going to turn into the price is right isn't it? next persons going to bet 174!

[Moogle_21]

LOL. Atleast it's not whoever is closet without going over, then we'd get bets for 1 person.

[akaikurama]

Can I suggest making this a sticky thread.

[Bloo09]

can you do it for me? I totally don't have permission to sticky :*(

[akaikurama]

Bloo09, on Apr 22 2009, 08:18 AM, said:

can you do it for me? I totally don't have permission to sticky :*(

Yes I will(have), I just wanted to make sure it was OK to.

[Bloo09]

thank you!!!! *hugs* maybe someday I'll be able to level up on the forum and learn the talent of stickying.

[animedorkguy]

You could set the email to autorespond with a link to this forum, or answers to the top 25 questions people could get if they read the forums.

[Kikyo_Cat]

I'd help with emails too >w> I'm kind of constantly online and have no life XD so I'd be good for that. XD


and omg I love that post bloo <3_<3 so colorful and helpfully full with information!
ily ;_; can I have a hug at ACen? XD

[Bloo09]

need to be on staff to answer emails due to the confidentiality bit >.< anyone is allowed to stop by the reg assist booth to say hi but remember I will be very busy at con. >.<

[Kikyo_Cat]

oh I know. XD I didn't expect to be a random member answering emails I meant if I was on Reg Staff

and I know you guys would be busy ^^ hard workers!<3

[KnitChick]

I love your rainbow posts Bloo! They always cheer me up.

Very well put, I can't *wait* to see your rock-star set up this year!! Yay for the Special Needs booth!

Bloo, you rock big time, and I will definitely be stopping by Reg just to give you a big hug, you deserve it!!!

[Moogle_21]

Bloo even changed her signature to be all rainbowie XD.

[akaikurama]

Moogle_21, on Apr 22 2009, 12:55 PM, said:

Bloo even changed her signature to be all rainbowie XD.

So now we can "Read the Rainbow" instead of taste it!!

[Lina]

akaikurama, on Apr 22 2009, 12:58 PM, said:

So now we can "Read the Rainbow" instead of taste it!!

^This! It is amazing!

[Elindranyth]

Does will-call line start at 8am on Saturday as well? I've got a friend who had to do will-call and his train won't get him here til after 10pm Friday night

[Lina]

I think it is the same. I think Bloo meant to put 'same' instead of 'some,' but I could be wrong.

[Voxx]

Ah wonderful post. A sticky should be stickied. XD