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Cons 2008

This page will list Cons that will be in the 7th Fleet area.

BS Achilles and members of CDF are encouraged to visit and promote CDF and the show Battlestar Galatica.

Upcoming Cons

The CDF and Farpoint

The Colonial Defense Forces will be holding a meeting in February, 2008 at the convention known as FARPOINT at the Hunt Valley Marriott in Hunt Valley, Maryland.  The con runs February 15, 16, and 17.  Our meeting will be on Saturday the 16th.  This con is a general science fiction one, and historically is very well attended.  The special guest from Galactica this year will be James Callis, the infamous Dr. Gaius Baltar, who has appeared in 53 episodes.  Also guest starring is  Star Trek movie producer Harve Bennett and actress Mirina Sirtis.  The host chapter for the meeting are from the 7th Fleet—the Battlestar Achilles.  Fleet Commander Nathan Gastineau will preside over the meeting.  At present, the other senior staff members who will be there are Member Services and Fleet Information.  The rooms at the hotel cost $120.00 per night, a specially negotiated rate.  Rooms fill up fast, so if you plan to attend, make your reservation soon.  Here is the info on the hotel:

Marriott's Hunt Valley Inn
245
Shawan Rd
Hunt Valley 21202

Phone: 410-785-7000
Reservation Code: FPTFPTA

Please use the above listed reservation code so you can get the special rate.  A hospitality suite will be setup and a party will be held on Friday night.  We are attempting to go out and have dinner on Saturday night with James Callis.  More to come as the new year approaches.

 

Season 4 FRAK Party in Las Vegas

Battlestar Galacticast, in association with the Colonial Defense Forces Fan
Club and the Battlestar Prometheus Fan Fiction Project, are coming together
to host the Battlestar Galacticast FRAK PARTY IN VEGAS!!!!!

April 4th we will be celebrating the return of our favorite show, Battlestar
Galactica, to the airwaves! This is a two day event planned for April 4th
and 5th that is planned by and run completely by the fans!

That's right! No Convention Corporations, no Sci-Fi studio no nothing!  THE
FANS HAVE TAKEN CONTROL!!!!

We are in talks to try and get several of the stars of the classic and
re-imaginedTV series down there with us to celebrate and mingle with the
fans!

At this time, we have't determined the cost of the event but (because we are
poor broke folk who don't have a lot of money either) we are doing
everything in our power to keep the cost of this even at a bare minimum!

For now plan on the following: Cost of the hotel room (we are hosting at the
Golden Nugget and they are giving us good room rates), cost of your travel
and food.

We are going to have both days of the party catered so there will be snacks
and food at the event. We are also going to have a bar at the event but the
drinks will not be covered so you will have to buy your own Ambrosia!

We are also trying to get an accurate count of how many people truly will
come to this event so we can plan properly! Leave a comment or an e-mail and
let us know if you are coming!

As of right now, this is the schedule of events:

FRIDAY APRIL 4TH 2008:

7pm- Doors open.

7:30pm- Welcome Speech from our M.C., Matt Campagna of the Battlestar
Galacticast

8:00- Playing of our Fan Voted Favorite Episode of Battlestar Galactica

9:00- BSG Crossroads Part II

10pm- Season 4 Premier

11pm- Replay of Season 4 Premier

12pm- Midnight Showing of Extended Version of BSG Razor

SATURDAY, APRIL 5TH 2008:

2pm- Doors open, Fan Mixer (A chance for fans to mingle and get to know each
other)

3:30- Screening of the Campagna Brothers Independent Film "SIx Reasons Why"

5pm- Replay of BSG Season 4 Premier Episode

6pm- Open Forum hosted by Matt and Nat of the Battlestar Galacticast. (This
will be your chance to interact and ask questions of any of the celebrities
we manage to con into coming!)

8pm- Live Taping of the Battlestar Galacticast

10pm- Event Closes.

THIS SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE (although we
will do our best to inform you of any changes as soon as they happen)

Folks, this is our chance as fans to show our love for this wonderful TV
drama and the people who have labored so hard to put it together for us.
So come celebrate with us in Vegas baby!

Remeber: What Fraks in Vegas STAYS in Vegas!