Need Browncoats for NC convention by NotYolanda

I live ten minutes from High Point and had never even heard of Stellar Con until about a week after I got back from Dragon*Con. I know of a very small handful of Browncoats in the area, but not of an official chapter...I haven't found that many "Firefly" fans in NC thus far, and pretty much all the ones I know, I brought into the fold myself.

It'd be nice to have something at this convention, even if it seems to be a pretty small event so far.

And apparently, upon further investigation, planning meetings are held on my university's campus (University of North Carolina at Greensboro)...and the committee is made up of current students and alumni, according to the Stellar Con website. I wonder why I've never heard any of this before...

"When you can't run, you crawl. And when you can't do that...you find someone to carry you."

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Monday, September 11, 2006 6:08 PM

FLAME

There are tons of Browncoats in NC! I live in Raleigh, and we were one of the cities to do a SERENITY NOW/EQUALITY NOW charity screening, and we sold out the theater a week before the event! Browncoats have meetings in Raleigh twice a month, and are planning a Browncoat Christmas Party this year.

There was also a SERENITY NOW/EQUALITY NOW event in Charlotte - where I've heard there's a pretty strong group, as well.

The NC Browncoats are online at:

http://movies.groups.yahoo.com/group/fireflync/

I didn't know about the convention, though. Might have to attend!

~ Flame ~

SERENITY on the big screen in Raleigh, NC, June 22, 2006 raised $1,740 for Equality Now!!
http://www.monkeyshinesbeadery.com/serenity/shindig/

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Monday, September 11, 2006 6:17 PM

I have really got to move to an actual city in NC rather than living out in the middle of nowhere...to a city with buildings and Browncoats and everything else that isn't terrifying and backwoods.

"When you can't run, you crawl. And when you can't do that...you find someone to carry you."

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Monday, September 11, 2006 6:23 PM

TERRI

Oh yeah, I'll find out about it. I've heard of Stellar Con, but never had the pleasure of attending. If we're doing some Browncoat things this year, you can count me in. And you go to UNCG??? That's like a half an hour away from me! And why haven't I seen you on facebook? We've started a club. I really think we should start something in the Triad, but I'm a little wary because in the summer, I go back home to Charlotte, but I'll talk all comers. Let me know about some Browncoats to meet up with!

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Monday, September 11, 2006 6:28 PM

GIRLASKEW

Well, now that I know that, it's within driving distance.
In a similar vein, there is a Browncoat group for the Upstate SC/Western NC set.
http://movies.groups.yahoo.com/group/GreenvilleBrowncoats/
It's a new group, please, come join!
Perhaps a group trip to the con?

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Monday, September 11, 2006 6:35 PM

Terri:

If you're the same Terri that's started "Balls and Bayonets Brigade," not only have you seen me, but you allowed me to become an officer in the group. If not, then...you're another Terri. One who ain't the Terri I'm thinking of. Sorry.

I think it would be AWESOME to start up some kind of Piedmont Browncoat chapter...because I really don't think we have one. I go to UNCG, but I live in Thomasville (which is pretty much a dot on the map somewhere between Lexington and Winston), and I haven't found that many Browncoats...I'd definitely love to meet more in the area. I've got a few friends who are Browncoats, and I know they'd be interested, too.

"When you can't run, you crawl. And when you can't do that...you find someone to carry you."

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Monday, September 11, 2006 6:35 PM

ANONYMOUS1

Quote:
Originally posted by Flame:
The NC Browncoats are online at:

http://movies.groups.yahoo.com/group/fireflync/

Hint Hint! Maybe the NC group would like to be added to

http://www.bigdamnboard.com/websites/groups/

"Local Groups includes the sites of local fan groups in different cities across the world. This is where you find the true treasure of Firefly: your fellow fans"

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Monday, September 11, 2006 6:40 PM

Wow...

As HeatherUnderwood's cousin, I have to agree that we need to get out of the backwoods and into somewhere with a group of Browncoats.

I'm currently at East Carolina University (in Greenville, NC) but I (along with Heather and several other Browncoats) are from near the Wallburg/Thomasville area.

I'm up for doing anything Browncoat related, so if anyone in the Raleigh group or any other groups is doing anything, just send a message to Heather or I and I'm sure will be there with a small contingent.

"If you can't run, you crawl, and if you can't do that- you find someone to carry you."

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Monday, September 11, 2006 6:55 PM

Hate to double-post, but...

I'm thinkin' that we should make a huge showing at this thing.

Thus, we're gonna contact StellarCon and talk about having some Firefly programming or at least an organized group of Browncoats there, maybe throw a Shindig, something.

If anyone's willing to help organize this thing, Heather and I (and anyone else) could help 'lead the charge,' so to speak.

Also, the idea of a Piedmont Browncoats groups sounds like a good idea...

"If you can't run, you crawl, and if you can't do that- you find someone to carry you."

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Monday, September 11, 2006 7:05 PM

ANONYMOUS1

Good luck with your convention.

Does the convention ever show movies or TV shows?

Hint hint. Serenity or Firefly episodes.

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Monday, September 11, 2006 7:17 PM

Details are pretty sketchy - the website's pretty limited. It doesn't really go into a lot of detail about the sort of stuff that goes on...but the hope is that they're willing to work with the Browncoats to expand their programming tracks and activities and whatnot.

What information they do have is available at:

http://www.stellarcon.org/home

"When you can't run, you crawl. And when you can't do that...you find someone to carry you."

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Monday, September 11, 2006 9:36 PM

ZEPHYR1956

How far is that from Atlanta? Sounds like it might be a fun time, and this GA Browncoat may just want to hop in and help out some fellow southerners.

Keep Flyin'

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Tuesday, September 12, 2006 5:20 AM

BROWNCOAT1

May have been the losing side. Still not convinced it was the wrong one.

This is only about 3 hrs from me. I would love to hit another con & hang w/ some browncoats, especially a con that is not overcrowded. The price is cheap on this one too.

I will watch to see how the guest list shapes up before I decide though.

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"May have been the losing side. Still not convinced it was the wrong one."

Richmond, VA & surrounding area Firefly Fans:

http://tv.groups.yahoo.com/group/richmondbrowncoats/

http://www.richmondbrowncoats.org

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Tuesday, September 12, 2006 6:02 AM

TERRI

Throw a shindig???! That would be gorram shiny! And yes, HeatherUnderwood, I'm that Terri from facebook. I'm bad at remembering names and faces, and stuff...about life. My b. Hey, we should totally do something at StellarCon! We should do stuff everywhere, but yeah, start small. I'm on board. My email is xenite.one@gmail.com
So, write me and tell me what I need to do! I'll be there.

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Tuesday, September 12, 2006 8:16 AM

For anyone in the Atlanta area, High Point is about 5 hours away.

Basically, you can get there from anywhere in US as long as you have access to Interstate 85. In fact, the Con is at the Radisson, and to get there you take 85 until you get to the "High Point- Downtown" exit, and the Radisson is down the road a couple of the miles and on the right (right in the middle of downtown).
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Anyway, the biggest things we need in order to get a large Firefly event happening at StellarCon are (1) People to go to it, and (2) money to fund it.

I think we're good on #1, but for the second part we need to see what the ConCom for StellarCon has to say.

"If you can't run, you crawl, and if you can't do that- you find someone to carry you."

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Tuesday, September 12, 2006 8:48 AM

PDCHARLES

What happened? He see your face?

Count me in... I'd be interested for sure.

I need to get back to the NC yahoo group to be a part of this Christmas party too! woo hoo!

Quote:
Originally posted by RyanGoodman:

I'm currently at East Carolina University (in Greenville, NC)

Go Pirates! Alum. here. Be at the game on Sat. (talk about horrible losses last Sat.)
U survivin?

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Tuesday, September 12, 2006 11:23 AM

You say "Go Pirates!" like our football is something you should be proud of. I was in marching band last year, and I won't be the first to tell you that I've seen the ECU Pirates snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.
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Anyway, I'll have to check out this Christmas Party thing. I mean, it's not like I'll be at college from December 12th 'til January 7th or so...

"If you can't run, you crawl, and if you can't do that- you find someone to carry you."

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Tuesday, September 12, 2006 11:28 AM

TRISTAN

Well, I'm about an hour-and-a-half West of Atlanta...this doesn't sound like it would be all that bad of a drive. It would be nice to get together with a bunch of Browncoats in NC!

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Tuesday, September 12, 2006 12:39 PM

Terri: I'll send you an e-mail just as soon as I get a chance to chat with Ryan about what he's found out today. Our college schedules are a little chaotic and don't really mesh on certain days...so whenever I hear from him whatever he's figured out today, I'll be sure and let you know something.

And as for throwing a Shindig...surely if we could get even a few people to pitch in, we could make it happen. There's plenty of Browncoats. And if the Radisson would allow it, I'm sure pooling resources (especially time) wouldn't be a problem for those of us in the immediate area who are willing to get this thing organized.

"When you can't run, you crawl. And when you can't do that...you find someone to carry you."

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Tuesday, September 12, 2006 2:55 PM

Hi,
I would love to join a Piedmont Browncoat group. I live close to you in Sophia. Here's my email address for anyone who is starting a browncoat group. elainewitkowski@hotmail.com At the very least maybe we can get together at the Stellar Con in March? Elaine

Please! Nobody died last time!

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Tuesday, September 12, 2006 3:26 PM

The URL for the newly formed Piedmont Browncoats:

http://tv.groups.yahoo.com/group/piedmontbrowncoats/

There's pretty much nothing there yet...but there it is.

"When you can't run, you crawl. And when you can't do that...you find someone to carry you."

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Wednesday, September 13, 2006 11:07 AM

Hi Piedmont Browncoats,
I sent an email to Richard, who is one of the Stellar Con organizers. His email is richard23608@yahoo.com feel free to ask him any questions. I asked him what we would need to do to have a "shindig". When I hear back I will share with you. I think Heather said she was attending UNC-G so there might be some information there about the event. I'm excited about it already and it is not even close to March. You can't take the sky from me! Elaine

Please! Nobody died last time!

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Wednesday, September 13, 2006 11:19 AM

Heather,
The site is totally shiny! I plan to join this weekend.I have a school project due and I shouldn't be online but I couldn't resist a peek. Elaine

Please! Nobody died last time!

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Wednesday, September 13, 2006 12:55 PM

Shiny. I'll check around campus tomorrow while I'm there (unless, of course, my brains have dribbled out of my ears by then) and see what I can find out.

"If you can't run, you crawl. And if you can't do that...you find someone to carry you."

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Friday, September 15, 2006 5:20 PM

I haven't heard much from Heather as far as the Shindig goes, but we should be getting information soon.

Also, I just thought I'd bump this up so other NC Browncoats could have a chance to join the Piedmont Browncoats (see my signature).

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Friday, September 15, 2006 5:39 PM

NCBROWNCOAT

Quote:
Originally posted by RyanGoodman:
Wow...

I'm currently at East Carolina University (in Greenville, NC) but I (along with Heather and several other Browncoats) are from near the Wallburg/Thomasville area.
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Good to see that there are some Browncoats out here in eastern NC. I thought my daugher and I were the only ones out here.

I'm only 25 miles from you in Washington, a bit further out on the Rim though (and a bit older)

Go Pirates-Beat Memphis

Go Heels- The real ball games (as in basketball) start in December. Foot ball is a social occasion-Basketball is life or death.

Duke!

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Friday, September 15, 2006 8:04 PM

We're still waiting to hear back from NotYolanda, who sent one of the guys involved in StellarCon an e-mail about organizing a Shindig. When she knows something, we will. Until then...hang tight. We'll have more info soon.

"If you can't run, you crawl. And if you can't do that...you find someone to carry you."

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Saturday, September 16, 2006 6:06 AM

http://tv.groups.yahoo.com/group/piedmontbrowncoats

Heather:

I was wondering if you think we should get everyone back home together and see about a "Serenity" screening the night of the 30th, since I'll be home. Get all the usuals together (since we don't really have room for a crowd), and then do snacks and such.

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Saturday, September 16, 2006 7:25 AM

Sounds shiny to me. I miss the old gang...and of course, any excuse to push the BDM is a good one.

"If you can't run, you crawl. And if you can't do that...you find someone to carry you."

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Saturday, September 16, 2006 4:10 PM

Hi Piedmont Browncoats,
I haven't heard back from Richard, so I sent another email to him tonight. I copied the link to this thread. Hopefully I will hear back from him soon, Can't take the sky from me! Elaine

Please! Nobody died last time!

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Wednesday, September 20, 2006 3:11 PM

Hi Everyone,
I heard back from Richard, a Stellar Con organizer tonight. Here is what he said:

"Sorry to take so long to get back to you, things are
crazy at the moment. Please don't take it personally
if I take a while to respond to email. Unless I am
told it's urgent, I am more likely to let it sit for a
little, till I get time to go over things.

We have a few tables in the con area for fan
tables. Groups with a table will need to man a display
representing themselves, be interactive with the con
goers, provide some sort of programming, and be at a
fan group panel. If you wish to rent a room for a
party, that's cool!
You will also need to let me know who is the point of
contact, and their email address.
The final decisions as to who will have a table won't
be made for a little while yet, so I can't guarantee
that, but the brown coats are welcome at StellarCon."

Please! Nobody died last time!

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Wednesday, September 20, 2006 4:37 PM

Shiny.

I'm all for renting a room and throwing a Shindig. Shiny. Now all we gotta do is get some organization going and find a way to fund this beast.

"If you can't run, you crawl. And if you can't do that...you find someone to carry you."

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Wednesday, September 20, 2006 5:13 PM

http://tv.groups.yahoo.com/group/piedmontbrowncoats

Alright, so here's another update.

We've e-mailed the Richard fellow again to see about renting a room for a Shindig at StellarCon and inquired about size, price, etc.

But, we were also thinking that it'd be fun (and a good idea) to have a sort of mini-Shindig at some point so the Piedmont Browncoats and/or the NC Browncoats can meet-n-greet and plan anything else for the the StellarCon Shindig.

We'd love to have anyone from NC, even if you're not exactly from the Piedmont area, come and help us plan. We're taking suggestions for places to meet on our Yahoo groups page (see my signature), and we'd really like to have anyone from NC Browncoats be there to either help plan things out or just give suggestions.

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Thursday, October 5, 2006 6:41 PM

Hi NC browncoats
Since Nathan's episodes on Lost are probably going to be February or later (they are showing 6 episodes now and then the rest starting in Feb)maybe we can have a shindig to watch him on Lost. It can either be pre-Stellarcon convention or post-Stellarcon convention. See http://tv.groups.yahoo.com/group/piedmontbrowncoats/ for more information about browncoats getting together at the Stellarcon convention in High Point in March. Have a shiny day! Elaine

Please! Nobody died last time!

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Tuesday, March 6, 2007 2:04 PM

Hi I just wanted to bump this thread since the Stellar con convention is this weekend. Each year for the past thirty years, there is a sci fi convention in High Point, NC called Stellar Con. Below is the web site for the event.
http://www.stellarcon.org/home

I know a lot of brown coats will be attending. Hope to see you there. Have a shiny day! Elaine

Please! Nobody died last time!

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Tuesday, March 6, 2007 5:20 PM

STOWEAWAY

I wanted to post an update on the Browncoats Fan Table for StellarCon.
The Charlotte Browncoats will be running a booth just outside the dealer room. We'll be showing episodes of Firefly and Done the Impossible to bring the story of our shiny 'verse to the rest of the sci-fi world.
We'll also be selling the limited edition posters for this summer's Can't Stop the Serenity screening. Along with tickets to the June 23rd screening and to the Charlotte, NC Bedlam Bards concert in April.
On Friday night from 7:30-8:30p, we will host a Browncoat panel - come by and support the movement.

You can get details from our Yahoo group:

http://movies.groups.yahoo.com/group/Charlotte_Browncoats/

Or on our Can't Stop the Serenity website:

http://www.charlottebrowncoats.org/

It seems like there were quite a few people interested in this con at some point. I hope you folks are still planning to come. Come by the booth and say hi!

--Tanya

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Wednesday, March 7, 2007 10:22 AM

ORPHEUS

Just wanted to drop in and say I'm looking forward to StellarCon. If things go according to plan, I'll be helping out manning the table and attending the discussion panel.

Right now I'm packing up and getting ready for tomorrow's trip up from Wilmington.

Be seein' y'all on Friday!

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