Legend of Atlantis-July 28-31, 2011 Convention

[LG2011]

The Legendary Gathering (LG) group is delighted to announce we are Presenting the "Legend of Atlantis" in the legendary ocean area where the legends and mysteries of the lost city of Atlantis rise - The Bahamas.

When: July 28-31, 2011
Where: Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort in the Bahamas - we have a great con room rate.
Theme: The Legend of Atlantis is focused on Stargate Atlantis!
Guests: We are thrilled that three of our great long time friends and family have accepted our invitation to this wild and crazy convention.
Alphabetically by first name:
Colin Cunningham
Dan Payne
Steve Eramo
Stay tuned for more guest annoucements.

We will be announceing details for tickets, hotel accomodations, and more over the next few weeks.
Yes, it is over 400 days to this event, but there is sooooo much planning we have yet to do.

Check our website for all the details we currently have: www.fan-gathering.com
We will be adding info and keeping you informed of all the planning.

[Norlioness]

This is very exciting. I've never been to the Bahamas, so looking forward to hearing more news and updates.

[LG2011]

Thanks to Gateworld admins for fixing whatever I bungled in registration!!

Update - We've added Bahamas travel information to the LG website at:
http://fan-gathering.com

Some tidbits while we prepare the next LGgram of information:
1. The hotel will honor the con room rate for 3 days either side of the
convention. This is a total of 10 nights.

2. Rooms will have wired Internet included.

3. We did a little homework on travel/air fares before we made the decision to
proceed. Ok...this sounds serious like a long research project. But it was
just a simple visit to travelocity or cheap tickets, etc. Two of us did this
independently of each other to keep the bias down.

For MOST...not all, home locations, we discovered that in some instances it was
cheaper to fly to the Bahamas than to Vancouver.
The comparison was flights from a home location to Van. And, flight to Nassau,
Bahamas. Many compared cheaper or equal to the cost. Now, this research was
done this year. NO one knows what will occur in 2011. So, we watch and see.
NO different than people planning to go to any other location by air.

4. Louise, who is on the ground in the Bahamas, talked with the hotel about the
importance to have a great room rate. And, she got one. The only thing they
could not do was waive the taxes and fees. But with the rate they are giving us
(with wired Internet included), add the taxes and it is great rate. Compare to
the hotel rates in most other high end convention locations.

5. Regard room rates between the Sheraton and the "old best western" in Van.
The old BW is now a Sheraton property and if you check the web sites and
compare, the Sheraton Wall Center actually has better rates. Of course this is
looking at this year...not 2011.

For those of you who know me..you KNOW I am NOT going to take a HUGE Financial
RISK without some investigation. I will not be frivolous with my time or money
OR...YOURS for that matter.

Anyway, stay tuned for a more comprehensive summary of info that will come soon.
We are still dotting "the eyes" and crossing the "tees" or should that be
crossing our eyes?

And doing this inbetween real life work to support my "hobby" of organizing and
going to conventions.

Only 113 days until GATECON 2010 in Vancouver
and if you are interested
only 498 days until LG Legend of Atlantis in the Bahamas

later gaters

[Kathryn]

The Legendary Gathering (LG) group is delighted to announce we are Presenting the "Legend of Atlantis" in the legendary ocean area where the legends and mysteries of the lost city of Atlantis rise - The Bahamas.

Ooh...imagine the kind of con party we could have in the Bahamas!

Looking forward to seeing more guest announcements!

[LG2011]

Breakdown for the Sheraton Hotels per room and per person cost details will be on the LG website tonight and also available on the LG yahoo groups in the "files."

Stay tuned...more coming regard tickets, what you get for your money, optional cost items, etc.
http://fan-gathering.com

[LG2011]

Some are wondering about the climate - temp, humidity etc., in the Bahamas in July. Deb found a cool utility to make comparisons with where you live and the Bahamas.
http://www.weather.com/outlook/trave...anner/compare/

Plus, if you only want to toast and sweat on the beach and not indoors, remember - the hotel is air conditioned...LOL. That is my kind of "ruffing it."

[LG2011]

Please take a look at the updated home page - it is stunning.
Bevs development and StephyKs vid - say it all.
http://fan-gathering.com

Oh...Hotel per room and per person costs are integrated into the web pages.

The LG-LOA General announcement will reside on the home page and it NOW HAS some added info about tickets.

More details regard registration/ticket sales, process, terms and conditions will be posted in the next week or so.

Thanks for your interest and suppport of LG.

Only 109 days until the Gatecon 2010 reunion and
494 days until the party in the Bahamas.

[veryangrystargatefan]

I am already putting back my nickels and dimes! I WANNA COME TO THIS CONVENTION! SIGN UP PEOPLE SO THIS CAN HAPPEN!!!!!

[LG2011]

It is our honor to serve! Now we need more people to express interest, especially when we open the registration. Actually, being a bit biased, I like your style to say it boldly. COOOOL.
Stay tuned for more info.

[Kathryn]

Well depending on guests we've got a group of 4 or 5 of us that are looking at coming!

Will you be announcing any more guests before registration opens?

[LG2011]

We have a number of invitations issued and are waiting to hear from our potential guests. So, the answer is yes, that is the plan. Stay tuned for more news and information.

[SG7]

For Dan Payne I would go just about anywhere. Other's that fall in that catagory are Alex Zahara, Corin Nemec and Paul McGilion.....

Not sure at this point if I can make it happen as it is over a year and a few months away. But it is definately something I wouldn't mind doing. I wouldn't be able to convince my dad to come as he'd say it's a wasted trip to the Bahamas in July (he'd rather go when it is sub zero temperatures up here).....Wouldn't stop me though!

[LG2011]

We are delighted to announce Kate Hewlett has accepted our invitation to join the party in the Bahamas.

Please check her IMDB profile at:
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1968664/

Stay tuned for more...wooohoooo.
Oh by the way...
Only 107 days until Gatecon 2010
and
492 days until LOA 2011

[LG2011]

AS promised...more info...and there is lots more we have to get organized to share.

Legendary Gathering –LGgram issue 3
Date: March 26, 2010

As promised more details for tickets to the 2011 Legendary Gathering presents - The Legend of Atlantis. We are working on setting this up. And, there will be a FINAL version of Ticket Registration/Sales Terms and Conditions soon.

Start of Registrations OR Sales will be announced PRIOR to the start date. Start Date....to be announced.

We understand your reluctance to buy a ticket to something that we may have to cancel. And, we are being very candid and open about our operation and process in that we MUST achieve 350 ticket sales to make this event a reality.

Process:
We will conduct a ticket registration in order to establish ticket numbers and so that we are NOT charging/collecting money for the tickets UNTIL we achieve 350 registrations.

Date to start registrations: TO BE announced
Date to start actual ticket, banquet, and/or other sales – AFTER we achieve 350 registrations.

Watch the Registration Counter that will be posted on the website and
periodically announced on our social network sites: LG Yahoo, Facebook, Twitter, Gateworld, Live Journal.

The complete Terms and Conditions for the registration and ticket purchase will be posted on the website soon.

Process Outline:

1. Ticket Registration will be first come/first served
2. Your number or position in the queue is determined by the date and time you register. NOTE: the LG website SERVER time sets the date and time. This is the US
Central Time Zone.
3. You may register for up to five (5) people.
4. The numbers assigned will be in sequence for the 5 in a group.
5. So….register early for a lower seat number(s).
6. Your number(s) is NOT guaranteed UNTIL payment is made.
7. AFTER, we have recorded 350 registrations, we will send email to number holders with instructions on how to make payment.
8. You will have 14 days to make payment. IF, there are difficulties, PLEASE let us know as soon as possible. We will work with you to hold your position in the queue.


Number of tickets we must sell to make this a reality:
Minimum - 350
Maximum number of tickets we can sell: 500
Hotel room nights needed: minimum - 600 room nights total over the 4 day event. IF we are not able to meet or exceed these numbers, we may have to cancel.

Your ticket includes:
- Assigned seating by number in the main auditorium
- Free convention T shirt
- Printed program
- Meet and Greet Cocktail Party with food
- Appreciation Party and Charity Auction with food

IF you volunteer, we will have a volunteer wrap party (with food); including our guests.

Optional cost items are:
- Bahamian Feast Friday evening, with Live entertainment – cost: TBD
- Photo Ops with our Celebrity Guests – Friday & Saturday - cost to be
determined
- Autograph session with Celebrity Guests – Sunday - cost to be determined.

Counting days until:
Gatecon 2010 - 104
LGLOA 2011 - 489
but who's counting...

Stay tuned for more information...we got lots to share!

[Starbird]

I'd love to come. Shall we make a list to say if we are interested or not?

STARBIRD

[Kathryn]

I'd love to come. Shall we make a list to say if we are interested or not?

STARBIRD

Probably a little early yet. Maybe after registration opens and we've all decided one way or another?

[LG2011]

Heya, We still have more information we need to share with everyone and it is quite early...yeah...like 485 days until the LGLOA 2011 event. But, are there any questions?
Please feel free to ask...cause we will answer all...or at least tell you, we will get back to you with an answer.
We do not want any one to be in the dark about anything. and while we have not finalized all aspects of this wild and crazy concept...we will respond. So....any questions so far?
Oh...we will be sharing a DRAFT/Tenatative agenda of the event in the next few days.
But basiciallly for plannig purposes the event will be over 4 days - thursday July 28 thru Sunday July 31, 2011...which leaves you free to plan for enjoying the sun, beaches, and any other activities you may wish for other days. Remember, the hotel will honor the convention rate 3 days before and after the convention.
Right now...for Thursday, July 28, we will have Registration in the day and the Meet and Greet in the evening; and if things come together, there may be a Writer's Workshop presented by CMO Lauretta Heaney. Specific time to be announced. We are working on other potential activities - but are not finalized on anything else.
And....ONLY 485 shopping days until the Bahamas Party!

[Kathryn]

Do you have a rough idea of how many guests there's likely to be total? And what are the chances of one of those guests being a main cast member from SG1 or SGA?

[LG2011]

Ok...difficult question in that it is not appropriate to say, we have invited....xxx guests and the names are.
But, we have invited a number (more than the 4 announced) and depending on anyone's definition of "main cast," member, I would say, YES...we have. But we have to wait, and wait, and wait...did I say wait...until the potential invitees respond.
Sorry, this is not a great answer, but...hope it at least approaches what you were looking for in information.

[Kathryn]

Ok...difficult question in that it is not appropriate to say, we have invited....xxx guests and the names are.
But, we have invited a number (more than the 4 announced) and depending on anyone's definition of "main cast," member, I would say, YES...we have. But we have to wait, and wait, and wait...did I say wait...until the potential invitees respond.
Sorry, this is not a great answer, but...hope it at least approaches what you were looking for in information.

Oh I understand about the confidentiality issue - I guess a better way to put my question would be...

Is there likely to be so many guests that they may have to share panels or attendees will have to choose whether to attend this Q&A or this photo op, or is it more likely to be the sort of convention where the same guest might appear on stage several times?? I've never been to Gatecon but that seems to have a huge number of guests compared to some of the smaller cons we have here.