KeyCon 2015 Official Sign Up

[i3oilermaker]

I am trying to finalize a venue, but its hard to do that without a count.

May 16th will be the date - and the con will be open all day.

Skokie Double Tree Hotel
9599 Skokie Boulevard
Skokie, Illinois, 60077-1314, USA
TEL: +1-847-679-7000

Lunch Option in Hotel - http://doubletree3.hilton.com/resources/media/dt/CHICCDT/en_US/pdf/skokie_lunch.pdf

Hours 10:00AM - 6:00PM


Schedule

10:00 -11:00 - Setup - Claim a table if you have stuff - help others if you don't - get projector/livestream set up / meet and greet
11:00 -12:00 - Socialize check out other peoples stuff
12:00 -1:00 - Lunch - The hotel has a very decent steakhouse restaurant that would be the easiest option.  If people want to go out or order in food great. 
1:00 -3:00 - Presentations - Not sure exactly how long these will go.
3:00 -6:00 - Socialize - breakout discussions presentations - buy/sell goods etc.

I realize a lot of you expressed interest in the planning thread, but please Reply to this thread if you intent to join.   

OFFICIAL LIST OF ATTENDEES
1- i3oilermaker
2- CPTBadAss
3- eth0s
4- Joey Quinn
5- Meiosis
6- prdlm2009
7- HoffmanMyster - DONATED
8- Melvang
9- Alexiss
10 - Geniekid
11 - Dante
12 - evolveS
13 - obra
14 - kaia
15 - jdcarpe - DONATED
16 - ImpendingxDoom - DONATED
17 - hashbaz - DONATED
18 - evangs
19 - Binge
20 - LastPilot
21 - ninjadoc
22 - coconet
23 - Warm Woolly Sheep
24 - daschwas
25 - vibex
26 - hwood34
27 - RavenII
28 - Synjin
29 - dimamantra
30 - nathaniel_h
31 - bluehairedpete
32 - lekashman
33 - ramuklanuk
34 - HaaTa
35 - Booper +1
36 - At_You
37 - apathy3cs

Maybe List
1 - dustinhxc
2 - tjcaustin
3 - nuclearsandwich
4 - sygaldry
5 - exitfire401
6 - fendant
7 - hwood34
8 - jevvix
9 - osman99
10 - booper
11 - drewba
12 - Pr0ximity
13 - shrapneL
14 - The_Beast
15 - SamirD
16. sorijealut
17. mattyIce

[sethk_]

What state will this be in?

[i3oilermaker]

What state will this be in?

Chicago, IL - Sorry I will clarify OP

[jdcarpe]

What state will this be in?

Hah, too many Keycons. I think there should only be ONE event titled Keycon per year. It could rotate between locations, but all others should simply be called meetups.

[i3oilermaker]

What state will this be in?

Hah, too many Keycons. I think there should only be ONE event titled Keycon per year. It could rotate between locations, but all others should simply be called meetups.

I was advocating for this, since I created the first KeyCon as a yearly meetup.  When Keycon West happened we thought that maybe 2 a year might be good to allow for our West Coast clackers to get in on the fun....

As far as I see it KeyCon and KeyCon West are the only Real KeyCons, and the rest are Meetups, but I don't want to go raining on someone else's parade who whats to rally the keyboard troops.

[CPTBadAss]

I'd agreed with the naming convention and I'm in for Chicago.

[eth0s]

What state will this be in?

Hah, too many Keycons. I think there should only be ONE event titled Keycon per year. It could rotate between locations, but all others should simply be called meetups.

I was advocating for this, since I created the first KeyCon as a yearly meetup.  When Keycon West happened we thought that maybe 2 a year might be good to allow for our West Coast clackers to get in on the fun....

As far as I see it KeyCon and KeyCon West are the only Real KeyCons, and the rest are Meetups, but I don't want to go raining on someone else's parade who whats to rally the keyboard troops.

I want to go to the REAL KeyCon 2015 in Chicago, IL.  Put me down as an attendee. 

As for venue, anyplace in Chicago is okay with me, but can we have an event at iMav's house up the road in Wisconsin?  Maybe a Sunday brunch for the out-of-towners?  I'm ready for some of those famous homemade iMav pancakes.  yum-my.  oh yeah, since this is supposed to be a celebration, so can you ask iMav to pick up a few bottles of French Champers, 'cuz I likes to get a little toasted at brunch, nothing fancy, but at least get one bottle of Brut rose, and a blanc de noirs, would be nice.  Blanc de blancs or plain Brut, w/e.  But no demi-sec.  And no Cava, please.

I especially like this one for brunch:

[Joey Quinn]

Put me down. eth0s idea is a good one but if we want a closer place to do brunch my house is about 30min north of Chicago and will probably be open.

[eth0s]

Put me down. eth0s idea is a good one but if we want a closer place to do brunch my house is about 30min north of Chicago and will probably be open.

lol.  Well, it was kind of a joke.  But if you got the Champers, I'm there.

[i3oilermaker]

I think there will likely be a lot of unofficial event's meals and activities, and if anyone wants to take the reigns on planning some of that by all means.

As far as I am concerned the Con will be one full day and either in the downtown, or near downtown area.

[Joey Quinn]

My house could be used as a gathering place for the northerners.

[meiosis]

ooh I think I'll be able to make this one

Going to be in Chicago for school, I'll try to bring one of my rarer keyboards 

[dustinhxc]

I'm trying to find a new job and a new car. We will see if I have the funds by then. 

[tjcaustin]

Maybe.

[CPTBadAss]

I think there will likely be a lot of unofficial event's meals and activities, and if anyone wants to take the reigns on planning some of that by all means.

As far as I am concerned the Con will be one full day and either in the downtown, or near downtown area.

I'm going to try my hardest to hit up Galloping Ghosts Arcade.

[vivalarevolución]

I'm in.  I'll bring a typewriter or two.  If I still have them.

[HoffmanMyster]

I will be attending KeyCon 2015.  I will be driving down from Eastern WI (GB area), so anyone on the way is welcome to share a ride if you'd like.  I will have ≥1 open spot.

My house could be used as a gathering place for the northerners.

I might take you up on this.  Only 30 minutes north?  My other option is Racine, which isn't much further, so if others need to stay with you for legitimate reasons I don't want to take those spots.

I'm going to try my hardest to hit up Galloping Ghosts Arcade.

    Ditto.

[SpAmRaY]

I'll consult the boss (my wife) and report back.

[Joey Quinn]

My house could be used as a gathering place for the northerners.

I might take you up on this.  Only 30 minutes north?  My other option is Racine, which isn't much further, so if others need to stay with you for legitimate reasons I don't want to take those spots.

Yeah I'm about 30min north, roughly 20mi depending on where in Chicago this happens. 1-2 people is about the max I could have over (if people need a place to crash) unless someone wants to sleep on a couch. If people want to carpool down there is plenty of parking by my house and enough room to gather. I'll figure out more details as this gets closer, anyone who expresses interest I'll add to a list then pm when the date approaches.

[CPTBadAss]

Dibs on a spot Joey Quinn, if you don't mind . I can couch if necessary.

[nuclearsandwich]

I've never been to Chicago. Put me down as maybe and I'll try to confirm I can travel then.

[HoffmanMyster]

My house could be used as a gathering place for the northerners.

I might take you up on this.  Only 30 minutes north?  My other option is Racine, which isn't much further, so if others need to stay with you for legitimate reasons I don't want to take those spots.

Yeah I'm about 30min north, roughly 20mi depending on where in Chicago this happens. 1-2 people is about the max I could have over (if people need a place to crash) unless someone wants to sleep on a couch. If people want to carpool down there is plenty of parking by my house and enough room to gather. I'll figure out more details as this gets closer, anyone who expresses interest I'll add to a list then pm when the date approaches.

Dibs on a spot Joey Quinn, if you don't mind . I can couch if necessary.

Oh, I forgot that this might be multiple days.  I'd rather not drive all the way back to Racine every day, so depending on how the schedule plays out I might want somewhere closer to crash.  But again, my situation isn't as bad as some, so I don't mean to displace anyone.

I've never been to Chicago. Put me down as maybe and I'll try to confirm I can travel then.

While finding that image, I happened upon this one:
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   Good thing this is in IL, huh

[Sygaldry]

I mayyyyy be able to make this as I will most likely be about 20 miles southwest of Chicago on that day. 

[exitfire401]

I'm gonna try my hardest to be there. Put me down as a maybe. I know I have a place to stay, just don't know how I'm going to get there yet.

[i3oilermaker]

I understand the need / desire to put yourself down as a maybe.  The event is a ways out and there are always uncertainties in life.

It is going to be challenging to choose a venue if I have 10 yeses and 30 maybes.

If you did or are planning on signing up as maybe, please do your best to solidify that to a yes or a no ASAP.

Thanks!

[HoffmanMyster]

Lastpilot will be attending Keycon. 

[CPTBadAss]

Lastpilot will be attending Keycon. 

I second that.

[HoffmanMyster]

Lastpilot will be attending Keycon. 

I second that.

It's not up for vote, I'm telling you he will be there. 

Seriously though, he will be there.   

And I've requested that he allocate some time either before or after Keycon for arcades, food, and ice cream.

[exitfire401]

I'll be able to solidify my attendance in March. I'm pretty much working full time this semester, so money shouldn't be the problem. Just need to make sure I'm not going to have a work conflict.

[FrostyToast]

And I've requested that he allocate some time either before or after Keycon for arcades, food, and ice cream.

Man, I wish I lived near to Chicago.
Save some food, ice cream, and arcade for me and send it to my address! 

[HoffmanMyster]

And I've requested that he allocate some time either before or after Keycon for arcades, food, and ice cream.

Man, I wish I lived near to Chicago.
Save some food, ice cream, and arcade for me and send it to my address! 

You're not even that far!!   


So no.  No saving for you.  You can come to Chicago and get it yourself.   

[exitfire401]

And I've requested that he allocate some time either before or after Keycon for arcades, food, and ice cream.

Man, I wish I lived near to Chicago.
Save some food, ice cream, and arcade for me and send it to my address! 

You're not even that far!!   


So no.  No saving for you.  You can come to Chicago and get it yourself.   

I'm invited to partake in the festivities as well, right? 

[FrostyToast]

And I've requested that he allocate some time either before or after Keycon for arcades, food, and ice cream.

Man, I wish I lived near to Chicago.
Save some food, ice cream, and arcade for me and send it to my address! 

You're not even that far!!   


So no.  No saving for you.  You can come to Chicago and get it yourself.   

Hey I can't even drive. Nor do I have a passport....
(although I am taking a music trip to Chicago in a few months... no idea when but it would be stupid amazing if it was during KeyCon)

[HoffmanMyster]

Nor do I have a passport....

I am taking a music trip to Chicago in a few months

Do you see the problem here?  You will need a passport for this "music trip".  So there actually is no problem with going to Keycon.

As for the car thing...ask Halverson to pick you up on the way.  )

[FrostyToast]

Nor do I have a passport....

I am taking a music trip to Chicago in a few months

Do you see the problem here?  You will need a passport for this "music trip".  So there actually is no problem with going to Keycon.

As for the car thing...ask Halverson to pick you up on the way.  )

Yeah I am getting passport stuff sorted out.
And if I could pray to lord and savior, girlshark wizbro, please grace me with your glorious chariot! Or whatever the hell you're using to get there. Unless you're swimming. I'm not a shark so I can't do that.

[Alexiss]

Melvang and I will be there for sure!   

[Sifo]

If Halverson wants to drive me again I'd consider showing up ^_^

[Melvang]

Melvang and I will be there for sure!

I am impressed she found this thread before I did.

[vivalarevolución]

Melvang and I will be there for sure!

I am impressed she found this thread before I did.

Your slipping.

[Melvang]

Melvang and I will be there for sure!

I am impressed she found this thread before I did.

Your slipping.

She also gets up an hour before me, unless I am working, then I am up and out of the house inside 20 minutes so I don't have time to get on the computer before heading to work.

[geniekid]

I'm in!

[iMav]

Unfortunately, that is the only weekend I actually have booked for something else during that general time of year. 

[mkawa]

unfortunately, given that we've lost our venue and have to replan around that, i think we really need to keep this weekend nailed down. the priority until then is going to be finding a venue. my feeling is that we should plan for appx the same turnout next year + 5-10 people more at max.

one advantage that we have is no need or the venue to be particularly scenic, and geographically we can go outside the city if we need to.

[billnye]

This is right before my AP exams :/

Can't wait to see all the pictures and videos from the event boys

[exitfire401]

unfortunately, given that we've lost our venue and have to replan around that, i think we really need to keep this weekend nailed down. the priority until then is going to be finding a venue. my feeling is that we should plan for appx the same turnout next year + 5-10 people more at max.

one advantage that we have is no need or the venue to be particularly scenic, and geographically we can go outside the city if we need to.

If we still need a venue or date flexibility, my cousin works at IIT at the campus in Chicago. I can see if they have something we can reserve.

[dante]

I'm in.  Speaking for myself ofcourse I am willing to attend another weekend if it means iMav can show.

If Galloping Ghosts is in the works let me know what you guys play so I can practice.  As I'm getting older my reflexes are not as good as they once were.

[i3oilermaker]

unfortunately, given that we've lost our venue and have to replan around that, i think we really need to keep this weekend nailed down. the priority until then is going to be finding a venue. my feeling is that we should plan for appx the same turnout next year + 5-10 people more at max.

one advantage that we have is no need or the venue to be particularly scenic, and geographically we can go outside the city if we need to.

If we still need a venue or date flexibility, my cousin works at IIT at the campus in Chicago. I can see if they have something we can reserve.

Please do! and follow up with me via PM when you hear.

[vivalarevolución]

Just remember there are plenty of meeting spaces in any metropolitan area that can be rented for a fee.  It's just nice to have one that is free with audio/visual.

[evolveS]

I can probably make a weekend trip for this.

Count me in.

[HoffmanMyster]

I can probably make a weekend trip for this.

Count me in.

Yeah you can.  Bring Ivan in the boat.    Don't want to make him have to bike.  )