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Ông Trịnh Văn Quyết, nhà sáng lập Tập đoàn FLC, chính thức tái xuất trong buổi làm việc cùng ban lãnh đạo FLC với Đại sứ quán Hàn Quốc tại Việt Nam. Sự kiện đánh dấu sự trở lại công khai sau một thời gian vắng bóng.

#TrinhVanQuyet #FLC #KoreaEmbassy #BusinessVietnam #DoanhNhan #TáiXuất #ĐạiSứQuánHànQuốc #DoanhNghiệpViệt #BusinessMeeting #LãnhĐạoDoanhNghiệp

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Ông Trịnh Văn Quyết, nhà sáng lập Tập đoàn FLC, chính thức tái xuất trong buổi làm việc cùng ban lãnh đạo FLC với Đại sứ quán Hàn Quốc tại Việt Nam. Sự kiện đánh dấu sự trở lại công khai sau một thời gian vắng bóng.

#TrinhVanQuyet #FLC #KoreaEmbassy #BusinessVietnam #DoanhNhan #TáiXuất #ĐạiSứQuánHànQuốc #DoanhNghiệpViệt #BusinessMeeting #LãnhĐạoDoanhNghiệp

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Writing Contest Winners Announced!: Writing contest winners announced; about the Worldcon Cantina; business meeting proposals due 6/4, consultative vote open through 5/31, and virtual meeting dates; new community fund grants; childcare interest survey; masquerade directors; freebies lounge seeking donations; single-day… (#BusinessMeeting #Cantina #Childcare #CommunityFund #FreebiesLounge #Masquerade #Volunteering #WritingContest)

Full post: https://seattlein2025.org/2025/05/18/writing-contest-winners-announced/

Writing Contest Winners Announced!: Writing contest winners announced; about the Worldcon Cantina; business meeting proposals due 6/4, consultative vote open through 5/31, and virtual meeting dates; new community fund grants; childcare interest survey; masquerade directors; freebies lounge seeking donations; single-day… (#BusinessMeeting #Cantina #Childcare #CommunityFund #FreebiesLounge #Masquerade #Volunteering #WritingContest)

Full post: https://seattlein2025.org/2025/05/18/writing-contest-winners-announced/

Writing Contest Winners Announced!: Writing contest winners announced; about the Worldcon Cantina; business meeting proposals due 6/4, consultative vote open through 5/31, and virtual meeting dates; new community fund grants; childcare interest survey; masquerade directors; freebies lounge seeking donations; single-day… (#BusinessMeeting #Cantina #Childcare #CommunityFund #FreebiesLounge #Masquerade #Volunteering #WritingContest)

Full post: https://seattlein2025.org/2025/05/18/writing-contest-winners-announced/

Writing Contest Winners Announced!

With short story submissions from all over the world, the competition in the Seattle Worldcon 2025 Short Story Writing Contest was fierce. The theme was “Building Yesterday’s Future—For Everyone.” This theme was selected to invoke nostalgia for the hopeful science-fictional era of the early 1960s, when Seattle held its first Worldcon, followed up by the Century 21 Exposition, showing the world a vision of its technological future, complete with freshly built Monorail and Space Needle.

We are pleased to announce the winners of the Seattle Worldcon 2025 Short Story Writing Contest!

Winners:
Youth category: “The Dream Terminal” by Michelle J. Diaz
Adult category: “Follow for More: Captain Garvey Fights the Space Junk!” by Sarah Darbee

Prizes include a membership to Seattle Worldcon 2025 for the winners (and for the guardian of the Youth winner), publication on the Seattle Worldcon 2025 website, and publication in a forthcoming anthology by Grim Oak Press.

Congratulations to the winners! Seattle Worldcon 2025 thanks all of the authors who submitted stories to the contest.

Visit the Worldcon Cantina!

Step into a lively space where fans come together to relax, create, and connect. Whether you want to continue an epic panel discussion, unleash your artistic side by adding to our community scroll, or dive into your favorite craft, the Cantina is the perfect place to do it all.

Need a quick costume fix or want to learn a new technique? We’ve got you covered at our costume repair station and crafter’s lounge area, which will host open crafting circles and periodic meetups throughout the con. Looking for a new game to play or a free book to take home? This is where you’ll find our Freebies Lounge. Looking for nourishment or refreshment? We have food and beverage outlets. It’s all here. Come hang out, share your passions, grab a bite to eat, and meet fellow fans who love the same things you do.

The Worldcon Cantina isn’t just a space—it’s where memories are made and friendships begin.

Business Meeting Proposals Are Due June 4

With the approach of summer, the deadline for submission of new business also draws near. This year it comes in a few short weeks at the end of day (Pacific time) on June 4, 2025.

Proposals, which must include a short title, the text of the proposed change with
markup, the names of at least two sponsors who are WSFS members, and any rationale you wish to provide, can be sent to [email protected].

Please look for a detailed email soon from the WSFS Division about the business meeting and other topics. Meanwhile, you can read more about the Business Meeting and submitting proposals on our website.

New Community Fund Grants Available—Eligibility Expanded

The Seattle Worldcon Community Fund has been given additional funding, which allows us to add a fifth application focus group! We are now able to offer grants to people who are both disabled and low income. For example, someone who receives SSI- however, you do not need to be on SSI to qualify. Please visit our web page at Seattle Worldcon 2025 Community Fund for information and to apply.

We are also still accepting applications for all other focus groups, and if you have already applied, you are still in consideration for a grant.

The deadline for our third round of grant awards is May 18th, with disbursements expected on or around May 30th. With the additional funding, continued donations, and our grant recipients occasionally changing their plans, we anticipate a limited amount of funds to be available almost up to the date of the convention. Our goal is to award as much of the available money as possible.
We are still gratefully accepting donations. If you wish to help bring fellow fans to Seattle Worldcon, donate here.

Take Our Childcare Interest Survey

At Worldcon we support everyone having a good experience, which is why it is important to make accommodations for parents and our youngest fans. We are supporting families with preteen children in two ways: with children’s programming available daily in the convention center in the space we call Welcome to Asteroid Kids!, and with drop-off childcare options reservable in advance of the convention provided by Kiddiecorp. We need your help, however, to optimize our childcare options. Take our survey to learn more and provide feedback that will help us provide the right level of services.

Announcing Worldcon Masquerade Directors!

Seattle Worldcon 2025 would like to introduce you to the directors of the Seattle Worldcon Masquerade: Sue Finkle and Richard Stephens. They will be providing rules and web sign up forms shortly. If you have questions about the Masquerade, please email [email protected]!

Business Meeting Consultative Vote Is Open Now Through May 31

As previously announced, Seattle Worldcon is holding a consultative vote of WSFS members on two of the proposed Constitutional amendments passed on from the Glasgow 2024 Business Meeting to the Seattle Worldcon: the proposed revisions of the Hugo Award categories for best professional artist and best fan artist, and the proposed amendment to abolish the Retro Hugo Awards.

The purpose of the consultative vote is to test whether this type of vote is feasible, in case the practice is someday adopted as a formal part of the WSFS decision-making process. These proposals were chosen because they have clearly generated wide interest among the Worldcon community.

The consultative vote runs from May 1 to May 31 and is accessed through the member registration portal in the same manner as the Hugo Award voting—so you can do both at the same time! More information is available on the Consultative Vote Webpage.

The Freebies Lounge is Accepting Donations

The Seattle Worldcon Freebies Lounge is currently accepting donations! So far, we’ve received a fantastic collection of genre books to give away to attending members.

Attendees can look forward to a wide selection of new releases, galleys, ARCs, and back stock from both traditional publishers and self-published authors. Some well-known authors are also donating personal copies, and if you’re lucky, you might find a signed edition. Additionally, many of our members are pruning their libraries and donating pre-loved books.

The Freebies Lounge is a great place to discover new authors. Quality indie SFF titles can be hard to find because they are not usually stocked in brick-and-mortar stores and don’t receive the same level of publicity that traditional publishers enjoy. We’ll have a great selection of award-winning fantasy and science-fiction indie authors for you to explore.

If you are interested in donating books, please the Freebies Lounge page for more information.

Single-Day Passes Now on Sale!

With 90 days to go until the start of Seattle Worldcon 2025, we have put single-day passes on sale. A single day pass allows daily admission to the Worldcon and its events, but does not include WSFS rights (voting in the Hugo Awards, site selection, and the Business Meeting). With variable rates for adults, young adults, and teens, it is an affordable way to get a taste of Worldcon and meet your favorite authors. Single day passes may be purchased through the registration portal, and price information may be found on our Memberships page.

There are many open volunteer positions! Come and share your talents!

Volunteer positions are currently available and many more will be opening up as the convention approaches. Be sure to peruse the Volunteer page on the website, and check back frequently if something you want to do is not yet available.

Here are a few of the currently open positions:

• Staff Lounge Monitor
• Volunteer Desk Staff
• Assistant Dockmaster
• Move In/Move Out Staff
• Rovers/Safety Staff
• Art Show Staff
• Cantina Staff
• Dealers’ Area Assistant
• Exhibit Hall Staff
• And so many more!

If you are unsure what position to apply for, you can fill out the Volunteer Interest Form and add your name to the database by selecting one or several areas of interest.

Check Your Settings in the Registration Portal

Are you ready for the registration line? To make sure, login to our registration portal to make sure you’ve accepted the code of conduct and that your registered or legal name matches your ID, so we can give you your badge.

And did you know that your 2025 WSFS membership gives you nomination rights for the 2026 Hugo Awards? To activate, edit your profile to make sure you’ve checked the box to allow us to pass your info on to future Worldcons. We never use this for marketing—only WSFS rights!

Reminder: Virtual Business Meeting Dates and Times

As previously announced, the main sessions of the WSFS Business Meeting will be held virtually before the convention this year, at the following dates and times (Pacific Daylight Time):

• Friday, July 4, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
• Sunday, July 13, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
• Saturday, July 19, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
• Friday, July 25, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

More information about the business meeting may be found on the website.

https://seattlein2025.org/2025/05/18/writing-contest-winners-announced/

#BusinessMeeting #Cantina #Childcare #CommunityFund #FreebiesLounge #Masquerade #Volunteering #WritingContest

Writing Contest Winners Announced!

With short story submissions from all over the world, the competition in the Seattle Worldcon 2025 Short Story Writing Contest was fierce. The theme was “Building Yesterday’s Future—For Everyone.” This theme was selected to invoke nostalgia for the hopeful science-fictional era of the early 1960s, when Seattle held its first Worldcon, followed up by the Century 21 Exposition, showing the world a vision of its technological future, complete with freshly built Monorail and Space Needle.

We are pleased to announce the winners of the Seattle Worldcon 2025 Short Story Writing Contest!

Winners:
Youth category: “The Dream Terminal” by Michelle J. Diaz
Adult category: “Follow for More: Captain Garvey Fights the Space Junk!” by Sarah Darbee

Prizes include a membership to Seattle Worldcon 2025 for the winners (and for the guardian of the Youth winner), publication on the Seattle Worldcon 2025 website, and publication in a forthcoming anthology by Grim Oak Press.

Congratulations to the winners! Seattle Worldcon 2025 thanks all of the authors who submitted stories to the contest.

Visit the Worldcon Cantina!

Step into a lively space where fans come together to relax, create, and connect. Whether you want to continue an epic panel discussion, unleash your artistic side by adding to our community scroll, or dive into your favorite craft, the Cantina is the perfect place to do it all.

Need a quick costume fix or want to learn a new technique? We’ve got you covered at our costume repair station and crafter’s lounge area, which will host open crafting circles and periodic meetups throughout the con. Looking for a new game to play or a free book to take home? This is where you’ll find our Freebies Lounge. Looking for nourishment or refreshment? We have food and beverage outlets. It’s all here. Come hang out, share your passions, grab a bite to eat, and meet fellow fans who love the same things you do.

The Worldcon Cantina isn’t just a space—it’s where memories are made and friendships begin.

Business Meeting Proposals Are Due June 4

With the approach of summer, the deadline for submission of new business also draws near. This year it comes in a few short weeks at the end of day (Pacific time) on June 4, 2025.

Proposals, which must include a short title, the text of the proposed change with
markup, the names of at least two sponsors who are WSFS members, and any rationale you wish to provide, can be sent to [email protected].

Please look for a detailed email soon from the WSFS Division about the business meeting and other topics. Meanwhile, you can read more about the Business Meeting and submitting proposals on our website.

New Community Fund Grants Available—Eligibility Expanded

The Seattle Worldcon Community Fund has been given additional funding, which allows us to add a fifth application focus group! We are now able to offer grants to people who are both disabled and low income. For example, someone who receives SSI- however, you do not need to be on SSI to qualify. Please visit our web page at Seattle Worldcon 2025 Community Fund for information and to apply.

We are also still accepting applications for all other focus groups, and if you have already applied, you are still in consideration for a grant.

The deadline for our third round of grant awards is May 18th, with disbursements expected on or around May 30th. With the additional funding, continued donations, and our grant recipients occasionally changing their plans, we anticipate a limited amount of funds to be available almost up to the date of the convention. Our goal is to award as much of the available money as possible.
We are still gratefully accepting donations. If you wish to help bring fellow fans to Seattle Worldcon, donate here.

Take Our Childcare Interest Survey

At Worldcon we support everyone having a good experience, which is why it is important to make accommodations for parents and our youngest fans. We are supporting families with preteen children in two ways: with children’s programming available daily in the convention center in the space we call Welcome to Asteroid Kids!, and with drop-off childcare options reservable in advance of the convention provided by Kiddiecorp. We need your help, however, to optimize our childcare options. Take our survey to learn more and provide feedback that will help us provide the right level of services.

Announcing Worldcon Masquerade Directors!

Seattle Worldcon 2025 would like to introduce you to the directors of the Seattle Worldcon Masquerade: Sue Finkle and Richard Stephens. They will be providing rules and web sign up forms shortly. If you have questions about the Masquerade, please email [email protected]!

Business Meeting Consultative Vote Is Open Now Through May 31

As previously announced, Seattle Worldcon is holding a consultative vote of WSFS members on two of the proposed Constitutional amendments passed on from the Glasgow 2024 Business Meeting to the Seattle Worldcon: the proposed revisions of the Hugo Award categories for best professional artist and best fan artist, and the proposed amendment to abolish the Retro Hugo Awards.

The purpose of the consultative vote is to test whether this type of vote is feasible, in case the practice is someday adopted as a formal part of the WSFS decision-making process. These proposals were chosen because they have clearly generated wide interest among the Worldcon community.

The consultative vote runs from May 1 to May 31 and is accessed through the member registration portal in the same manner as the Hugo Award voting—so you can do both at the same time! More information is available on the Consultative Vote Webpage.

The Freebies Lounge is Accepting Donations

The Seattle Worldcon Freebies Lounge is currently accepting donations! So far, we’ve received a fantastic collection of genre books to give away to attending members.

Attendees can look forward to a wide selection of new releases, galleys, ARCs, and back stock from both traditional publishers and self-published authors. Some well-known authors are also donating personal copies, and if you’re lucky, you might find a signed edition. Additionally, many of our members are pruning their libraries and donating pre-loved books.

The Freebies Lounge is a great place to discover new authors. Quality indie SFF titles can be hard to find because they are not usually stocked in brick-and-mortar stores and don’t receive the same level of publicity that traditional publishers enjoy. We’ll have a great selection of award-winning fantasy and science-fiction indie authors for you to explore.

If you are interested in donating books, please the Freebies Lounge page for more information.

Single-Day Passes Now on Sale!

With 90 days to go until the start of Seattle Worldcon 2025, we have put single-day passes on sale. A single day pass allows daily admission to the Worldcon and its events, but does not include WSFS rights (voting in the Hugo Awards, site selection, and the Business Meeting). With variable rates for adults, young adults, and teens, it is an affordable way to get a taste of Worldcon and meet your favorite authors. Single day passes may be purchased through the registration portal, and price information may be found on our Memberships page.

There are many open volunteer positions! Come and share your talents!

Volunteer positions are currently available and many more will be opening up as the convention approaches. Be sure to peruse the Volunteer page on the website, and check back frequently if something you want to do is not yet available.

Here are a few of the currently open positions:

• Staff Lounge Monitor
• Volunteer Desk Staff
• Assistant Dockmaster
• Move In/Move Out Staff
• Rovers/Safety Staff
• Art Show Staff
• Cantina Staff
• Dealers’ Area Assistant
• Exhibit Hall Staff
• And so many more!

If you are unsure what position to apply for, you can fill out the Volunteer Interest Form and add your name to the database by selecting one or several areas of interest.

Check Your Settings in the Registration Portal

Are you ready for the registration line? To make sure, login to our registration portal to make sure you’ve accepted the code of conduct and that your registered or legal name matches your ID, so we can give you your badge.

And did you know that your 2025 WSFS membership gives you nomination rights for the 2026 Hugo Awards? To activate, edit your profile to make sure you’ve checked the box to allow us to pass your info on to future Worldcons. We never use this for marketing—only WSFS rights!

Reminder: Virtual Business Meeting Dates and Times

As previously announced, the main sessions of the WSFS Business Meeting will be held virtually before the convention this year, at the following dates and times (Pacific Daylight Time):

• Friday, July 4, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
• Sunday, July 13, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
• Saturday, July 19, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
• Friday, July 25, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

More information about the business meeting may be found on the website.

https://seattlein2025.org/2025/05/18/writing-contest-winners-announced/

#BusinessMeeting #Cantina #Childcare #CommunityFund #FreebiesLounge #Masquerade #Volunteering #WritingContest

Newsletter February 2025: Seattle Worldcon Has Fringe: We’re starting to plan our fringe events, attending membership rates will increase on March 1, announcing our virtual business meeting platform and times, our health policy was recently updated, community fund grants are being awarded and we’re accepting donations, and Hugo nominations are open… (#BusinessMeeting #CommunityFund #Fringe #HealthPolicy #HugoAwards #Memberships)

Full post: https://seattlein2025.org/2025/02/17/newsletter-february-2025-seattle-worldcon-has-fringe/

Newsletter February 2025: Seattle Worldcon Has Fringe: We’re starting to plan our fringe events, attending membership rates will increase on March 1, announcing our virtual business meeting platform and times, our health policy was recently updated, community fund grants are being awarded and we’re accepting donations, and Hugo nominations are open… (#BusinessMeeting #CommunityFund #Fringe #HealthPolicy #HugoAwards #Memberships)

Full post: https://seattlein2025.org/2025/02/17/newsletter-february-2025-seattle-worldcon-has-fringe/

Newsletter February 2025: Seattle Worldcon Has Fringe: We’re starting to plan our fringe events, attending membership rates will increase on March 1, announcing our virtual business meeting platform and times, our health policy was recently updated, community fund grants are being awarded and we’re accepting donations, and Hugo nominations are open… (#BusinessMeeting #CommunityFund #Fringe #HealthPolicy #HugoAwards #Memberships)

Full post: https://seattlein2025.org/2025/02/17/newsletter-february-2025-seattle-worldcon-has-fringe/

Newsletter February 2025: Seattle Worldcon Has Fringe: We’re starting to plan our fringe events, attending membership rates will increase on March 1, announcing our virtual business meeting platform and times, our health policy was recently updated, community fund grants are being awarded and we’re accepting donations, and Hugo nominations are open… (#BusinessMeeting #CommunityFund #Fringe #HealthPolicy #HugoAwards #Memberships)

Full post: https://seattlein2025.org/2025/02/17/newsletter-february-2025-seattle-worldcon-has-fringe/

Newsletter February 2025: Seattle Worldcon Has Fringe: We’re starting to plan our fringe events, attending membership rates will increase on March 1, announcing our virtual business meeting platform and times, our health policy was recently updated, community fund grants are being awarded and we’re accepting donations, and Hugo nominations are open… (#BusinessMeeting #CommunityFund #Fringe #HealthPolicy #HugoAwards #Memberships)

Full post: https://seattlein2025.org/2025/02/17/newsletter-february-2025-seattle-worldcon-has-fringe/

Seattle Worldcon Has—FRINGE

Just like a certain Vulcan science officer, Seattle Worldcon has a Fringe.

If you want to explore the host city while you’re here, in the company of other Worldcon folks, Fringe is a great way to do it!

Right now we’re just in the early planning stage, that is, staring goggle-eyed at the mountain of activities that are available in the shadow of Mount Rainier, wondering how many we can cram into our schedule. Fringe will take place before the con, approximately August 10–12, and afterwards, on August 18 and 19. There may also be a bit of morning programming during the con. We’ll need a few volunteers to help guide groups hither and yon.

Some of Seattle’s finest attractions are just a short walk or ride away from the convention center, and there’s plenty more to see if you’re able to travel a little farther. Many of these attractions, like Spock, originated in the 1960s, when Seattle hosted a World’s Fair. The Monorail, Space Needle, Pacific Science Center, and International Fountain were all built for the event. Right alongside them you will find MoPOP, the Museum of Popular Culture, with its permanent science fiction and fantasy exhibits.

Even closer to the convention center is Pike Place Market, the Underground Tour, the Seattle Central Library, and SIFF Cinema Downtown. Just slightly farther away we have boat tours, sports games, the Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI), Capitol Hill bookstores and breweries, the Museum of Flight, and much more.

What do you want to see? Do you have more ideas for us? Would you like to volunteer to help out? Please contact us at [email protected].

Attending Membership Rates Increase March 1!

A rate increase is coming! Adult attending membership rates for Seattle Worldcon 2025 are set to increase by $30 on March 1, to a total of $280 ($50 WSFS membership + $230 attending supplement). Please purchase your membership before then to lock in today’s prices! Full registration information and a link to the registration portal can be found on the membership page on our website.

Announcement: Virtual Business Meeting Platform and Meeting Times

To follow up on our December announcement that the Seattle Worldcon will conduct the bulk of the 2025 WSFS Business Meeting through a series of virtual meetings held in July, we are now announcing the platform that will be used for the virtual WSFS business meetings, and the times of the meetings. We have selected Lumi Global’s virtual meeting platform. We will host a practice session at a time and date to be announced to help the community get to know Lumi’s platform prior to the meeting, and also publish written guidance.

The meetings themselves will be held for up to three and a half hours each at the following times on these previously-announced dates:

• Friday, July 4, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Pacific Daylight Time (UTC-7)
• Sunday, July 13, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Pacific Daylight Time (UTC-7)
• Saturday, July 19, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Pacific Daylight Time (UTC-7)
• Friday, July 25, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Pacific Daylight Time (UTC-7)

Thank you for joining us in this venture. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

Health Policy Update!

We have updated our Seattle Worldcon 2025 health policy to reflect what we expect to be our final policy unless circumstances, public health directives, or laws substantially change before the convention. Please read the full policy and plan ahead to minimize incidents of infection at the con.

Community Fund- Awarding Grants and Accepting Donations

The Seattle Worldcon Community Fund has completed its first round of grants. Congratulations to all recipients! If you have applied and haven’t yet been awarded a grant, you are still in consideration for future rounds. The next round of grants will be awarded in March.

If you have applied and have not received an email from us about the status of your grant application, please check your spam folder. If you still haven’t, please contact us at [email protected].

We are still accepting applications. You can find details about our focus groups and the application link on our Community Fund web page.

In order to help as many fans as possible attend the event from the Pacific Northwest and around the world, the community fund is still accepting tax deductible donations. You can donate when you register, or by this direct donation link. Thank you to everyone who has donated so far. You are making a difference!

Remember: Hugo Nominations Open Through March 14

You should have received our special newsletter announcing the opening of the 2025 Hugo Award nominations on February 10. More information is available on our Hugo Awards Information page.

https://seattlein2025.org/2025/02/17/newsletter-february-2025-seattle-worldcon-has-fringe/

#BusinessMeeting #CommunityFund #Fringe #HealthPolicy #HugoAwards #Memberships

Seattle Worldcon Has—FRINGE

Just like a certain Vulcan science officer, Seattle Worldcon has a Fringe.

If you want to explore the host city while you’re here, in the company of other Worldcon folks, Fringe is a great way to do it!

Right now we’re just in the early planning stage, that is, staring goggle-eyed at the mountain of activities that are available in the shadow of Mount Rainier, wondering how many we can cram into our schedule. Fringe will take place before the con, approximately August 10–12, and afterwards, on August 18 and 19. There may also be a bit of morning programming during the con. We’ll need a few volunteers to help guide groups hither and yon.

Some of Seattle’s finest attractions are just a short walk or ride away from the convention center, and there’s plenty more to see if you’re able to travel a little farther. Many of these attractions, like Spock, originated in the 1960s, when Seattle hosted a World’s Fair. The Monorail, Space Needle, Pacific Science Center, and International Fountain were all built for the event. Right alongside them you will find MoPOP, the Museum of Popular Culture, with its permanent science fiction and fantasy exhibits.

Even closer to the convention center is Pike Place Market, the Underground Tour, the Seattle Central Library, and SIFF Cinema Downtown. Just slightly farther away we have boat tours, sports games, the Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI), Capitol Hill bookstores and breweries, the Museum of Flight, and much more.

What do you want to see? Do you have more ideas for us? Would you like to volunteer to help out? Please contact us at [email protected].

Attending Membership Rates Increase March 1!

A rate increase is coming! Adult attending membership rates for Seattle Worldcon 2025 are set to increase by $30 on March 1, to a total of $280 ($50 WSFS membership + $230 attending supplement). Please purchase your membership before then to lock in today’s prices! Full registration information and a link to the registration portal can be found on the membership page on our website.

Announcement: Virtual Business Meeting Platform and Meeting Times

To follow up on our December announcement that the Seattle Worldcon will conduct the bulk of the 2025 WSFS Business Meeting through a series of virtual meetings held in July, we are now announcing the platform that will be used for the virtual WSFS business meetings, and the times of the meetings. We have selected Lumi Global’s virtual meeting platform. We will host a practice session at a time and date to be announced to help the community get to know Lumi’s platform prior to the meeting, and also publish written guidance.

The meetings themselves will be held for up to three and a half hours each at the following times on these previously-announced dates:

• Friday, July 4, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Pacific Daylight Time (UTC-7)
• Sunday, July 13, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Pacific Daylight Time (UTC-7)
• Saturday, July 19, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Pacific Daylight Time (UTC-7)
• Friday, July 25, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Pacific Daylight Time (UTC-7)

Thank you for joining us in this venture. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

Health Policy Update!

We have updated our Seattle Worldcon 2025 health policy to reflect what we expect to be our final policy unless circumstances, public health directives, or laws substantially change before the convention. Please read the full policy and plan ahead to minimize incidents of infection at the con.

Community Fund- Awarding Grants and Accepting Donations

The Seattle Worldcon Community Fund has completed its first round of grants. Congratulations to all recipients! If you have applied and haven’t yet been awarded a grant, you are still in consideration for future rounds. The next round of grants will be awarded in March.

If you have applied and have not received an email from us about the status of your grant application, please check your spam folder. If you still haven’t, please contact us at [email protected].

We are still accepting applications. You can find details about our focus groups and the application link on our Community Fund web page.

In order to help as many fans as possible attend the event from the Pacific Northwest and around the world, the community fund is still accepting tax deductible donations. You can donate when you register, or by this direct donation link. Thank you to everyone who has donated so far. You are making a difference!

Remember: Hugo Nominations Open Through March 14

You should have received our special newsletter announcing the opening of the 2025 Hugo Award nominations on February 10. More information is available on our Hugo Awards Information page.

https://seattlein2025.org/2025/02/17/newsletter-february-2025-seattle-worldcon-has-fringe/

#BusinessMeeting #CommunityFund #Fringe #HealthPolicy #HugoAwards #Memberships

Seattle Worldcon Has—FRINGE

Just like a certain Vulcan science officer, Seattle Worldcon has a Fringe.

If you want to explore the host city while you’re here, in the company of other Worldcon folks, Fringe is a great way to do it!

Right now we’re just in the early planning stage, that is, staring goggle-eyed at the mountain of activities that are available in the shadow of Mount Rainier, wondering how many we can cram into our schedule. Fringe will take place before the con, approximately August 10–12, and afterwards, on August 18 and 19. There may also be a bit of morning programming during the con. We’ll need a few volunteers to help guide groups hither and yon.

Some of Seattle’s finest attractions are just a short walk or ride away from the convention center, and there’s plenty more to see if you’re able to travel a little farther. Many of these attractions, like Spock, originated in the 1960s, when Seattle hosted a World’s Fair. The Monorail, Space Needle, Pacific Science Center, and International Fountain were all built for the event. Right alongside them you will find MoPOP, the Museum of Popular Culture, with its permanent science fiction and fantasy exhibits.

Even closer to the convention center is Pike Place Market, the Underground Tour, the Seattle Central Library, and SIFF Cinema Downtown. Just slightly farther away we have boat tours, sports games, the Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI), Capitol Hill bookstores and breweries, the Museum of Flight, and much more.

What do you want to see? Do you have more ideas for us? Would you like to volunteer to help out? Please contact us at [email protected].

Attending Membership Rates Increase March 1!

A rate increase is coming! Adult attending membership rates for Seattle Worldcon 2025 are set to increase by $30 on March 1, to a total of $280 ($50 WSFS membership + $230 attending supplement). Please purchase your membership before then to lock in today’s prices! Full registration information and a link to the registration portal can be found on the membership page on our website.

Announcement: Virtual Business Meeting Platform and Meeting Times

To follow up on our December announcement that the Seattle Worldcon will conduct the bulk of the 2025 WSFS Business Meeting through a series of virtual meetings held in July, we are now announcing the platform that will be used for the virtual WSFS business meetings, and the times of the meetings. We have selected Lumi Global’s virtual meeting platform. We will host a practice session at a time and date to be announced to help the community get to know Lumi’s platform prior to the meeting, and also publish written guidance.

The meetings themselves will be held for up to three and a half hours each at the following times on these previously-announced dates:

• Friday, July 4, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Pacific Daylight Time (UTC-7)
• Sunday, July 13, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Pacific Daylight Time (UTC-7)
• Saturday, July 19, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Pacific Daylight Time (UTC-7)
• Friday, July 25, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Pacific Daylight Time (UTC-7)

Thank you for joining us in this venture. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

Health Policy Update!

We have updated our Seattle Worldcon 2025 health policy to reflect what we expect to be our final policy unless circumstances, public health directives, or laws substantially change before the convention. Please read the full policy and plan ahead to minimize incidents of infection at the con.

Community Fund- Awarding Grants and Accepting Donations

The Seattle Worldcon Community Fund has completed its first round of grants. Congratulations to all recipients! If you have applied and haven’t yet been awarded a grant, you are still in consideration for future rounds. The next round of grants will be awarded in March.

If you have applied and have not received an email from us about the status of your grant application, please check your spam folder. If you still haven’t, please contact us at [email protected].

We are still accepting applications. You can find details about our focus groups and the application link on our Community Fund web page.

In order to help as many fans as possible attend the event from the Pacific Northwest and around the world, the community fund is still accepting tax deductible donations. You can donate when you register, or by this direct donation link. Thank you to everyone who has donated so far. You are making a difference!

Remember: Hugo Nominations Open Through March 14

You should have received our special newsletter announcing the opening of the 2025 Hugo Award nominations on February 10. More information is available on our Hugo Awards Information page.

https://seattlein2025.org/2025/02/17/newsletter-february-2025-seattle-worldcon-has-fringe/

#BusinessMeeting #CommunityFund #Fringe #HealthPolicy #HugoAwards #Memberships

Seattle Worldcon Has—FRINGE

Just like a certain Vulcan science officer, Seattle Worldcon has a Fringe.

If you want to explore the host city while you’re here, in the company of other Worldcon folks, Fringe is a great way to do it!

Right now we’re just in the early planning stage, that is, staring goggle-eyed at the mountain of activities that are available in the shadow of Mount Rainier, wondering how many we can cram into our schedule. Fringe will take place before the con, approximately August 10–12, and afterwards, on August 18 and 19. There may also be a bit of morning programming during the con. We’ll need a few volunteers to help guide groups hither and yon.

Some of Seattle’s finest attractions are just a short walk or ride away from the convention center, and there’s plenty more to see if you’re able to travel a little farther. Many of these attractions, like Spock, originated in the 1960s, when Seattle hosted a World’s Fair. The Monorail, Space Needle, Pacific Science Center, and International Fountain were all built for the event. Right alongside them you will find MoPOP, the Museum of Popular Culture, with its permanent science fiction and fantasy exhibits.

Even closer to the convention center is Pike Place Market, the Underground Tour, the Seattle Central Library, and SIFF Cinema Downtown. Just slightly farther away we have boat tours, sports games, the Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI), Capitol Hill bookstores and breweries, the Museum of Flight, and much more.

What do you want to see? Do you have more ideas for us? Would you like to volunteer to help out? Please contact us at [email protected].

Attending Membership Rates Increase March 1!

A rate increase is coming! Adult attending membership rates for Seattle Worldcon 2025 are set to increase by $30 on March 1, to a total of $280 ($50 WSFS membership + $230 attending supplement). Please purchase your membership before then to lock in today’s prices! Full registration information and a link to the registration portal can be found on the membership page on our website.

Announcement: Virtual Business Meeting Platform and Meeting Times

To follow up on our December announcement that the Seattle Worldcon will conduct the bulk of the 2025 WSFS Business Meeting through a series of virtual meetings held in July, we are now announcing the platform that will be used for the virtual WSFS business meetings, and the times of the meetings. We have selected Lumi Global’s virtual meeting platform. We will host a practice session at a time and date to be announced to help the community get to know Lumi’s platform prior to the meeting, and also publish written guidance.

The meetings themselves will be held for up to three and a half hours each at the following times on these previously-announced dates:

• Friday, July 4, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Pacific Daylight Time (UTC-7)
• Sunday, July 13, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Pacific Daylight Time (UTC-7)
• Saturday, July 19, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Pacific Daylight Time (UTC-7)
• Friday, July 25, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Pacific Daylight Time (UTC-7)

Thank you for joining us in this venture. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

Health Policy Update!

We have updated our Seattle Worldcon 2025 health policy to reflect what we expect to be our final policy unless circumstances, public health directives, or laws substantially change before the convention. Please read the full policy and plan ahead to minimize incidents of infection at the con.

Community Fund- Awarding Grants and Accepting Donations

The Seattle Worldcon Community Fund has completed its first round of grants. Congratulations to all recipients! If you have applied and haven’t yet been awarded a grant, you are still in consideration for future rounds. The next round of grants will be awarded in March.

If you have applied and have not received an email from us about the status of your grant application, please check your spam folder. If you still haven’t, please contact us at [email protected].

We are still accepting applications. You can find details about our focus groups and the application link on our Community Fund web page.

In order to help as many fans as possible attend the event from the Pacific Northwest and around the world, the community fund is still accepting tax deductible donations. You can donate when you register, or by this direct donation link. Thank you to everyone who has donated so far. You are making a difference!

Remember: Hugo Nominations Open Through March 14

You should have received our special newsletter announcing the opening of the 2025 Hugo Award nominations on February 10. More information is available on our Hugo Awards Information page.

https://seattlein2025.org/2025/02/17/newsletter-february-2025-seattle-worldcon-has-fringe/

#BusinessMeeting #CommunityFund #Fringe #HealthPolicy #HugoAwards #Memberships

Seattle Worldcon Has—FRINGE

Just like a certain Vulcan science officer, Seattle Worldcon has a Fringe.

If you want to explore the host city while you’re here, in the company of other Worldcon folks, Fringe is a great way to do it!

Right now we’re just in the early planning stage, that is, staring goggle-eyed at the mountain of activities that are available in the shadow of Mount Rainier, wondering how many we can cram into our schedule. Fringe will take place before the con, approximately August 10–12, and afterwards, on August 18 and 19. There may also be a bit of morning programming during the con. We’ll need a few volunteers to help guide groups hither and yon.

Some of Seattle’s finest attractions are just a short walk or ride away from the convention center, and there’s plenty more to see if you’re able to travel a little farther. Many of these attractions, like Spock, originated in the 1960s, when Seattle hosted a World’s Fair. The Monorail, Space Needle, Pacific Science Center, and International Fountain were all built for the event. Right alongside them you will find MoPOP, the Museum of Popular Culture, with its permanent science fiction and fantasy exhibits.

Even closer to the convention center is Pike Place Market, the Underground Tour, the Seattle Central Library, and SIFF Cinema Downtown. Just slightly farther away we have boat tours, sports games, the Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI), Capitol Hill bookstores and breweries, the Museum of Flight, and much more.

What do you want to see? Do you have more ideas for us? Would you like to volunteer to help out? Please contact us at [email protected].

Attending Membership Rates Increase March 1!

A rate increase is coming! Adult attending membership rates for Seattle Worldcon 2025 are set to increase by $30 on March 1, to a total of $280 ($50 WSFS membership + $230 attending supplement). Please purchase your membership before then to lock in today’s prices! Full registration information and a link to the registration portal can be found on the membership page on our website.

Announcement: Virtual Business Meeting Platform and Meeting Times

To follow up on our December announcement that the Seattle Worldcon will conduct the bulk of the 2025 WSFS Business Meeting through a series of virtual meetings held in July, we are now announcing the platform that will be used for the virtual WSFS business meetings, and the times of the meetings. We have selected Lumi Global’s virtual meeting platform. We will host a practice session at a time and date to be announced to help the community get to know Lumi’s platform prior to the meeting, and also publish written guidance.

The meetings themselves will be held for up to three and a half hours each at the following times on these previously-announced dates:

• Friday, July 4, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Pacific Daylight Time (UTC-7)
• Sunday, July 13, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Pacific Daylight Time (UTC-7)
• Saturday, July 19, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Pacific Daylight Time (UTC-7)
• Friday, July 25, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Pacific Daylight Time (UTC-7)

Thank you for joining us in this venture. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

Health Policy Update!

We have updated our Seattle Worldcon 2025 health policy to reflect what we expect to be our final policy unless circumstances, public health directives, or laws substantially change before the convention. Please read the full policy and plan ahead to minimize incidents of infection at the con.

Community Fund- Awarding Grants and Accepting Donations

The Seattle Worldcon Community Fund has completed its first round of grants. Congratulations to all recipients! If you have applied and haven’t yet been awarded a grant, you are still in consideration for future rounds. The next round of grants will be awarded in March.

If you have applied and have not received an email from us about the status of your grant application, please check your spam folder. If you still haven’t, please contact us at [email protected].

We are still accepting applications. You can find details about our focus groups and the application link on our Community Fund web page.

In order to help as many fans as possible attend the event from the Pacific Northwest and around the world, the community fund is still accepting tax deductible donations. You can donate when you register, or by this direct donation link. Thank you to everyone who has donated so far. You are making a difference!

Remember: Hugo Nominations Open Through March 14

You should have received our special newsletter announcing the opening of the 2025 Hugo Award nominations on February 10. More information is available on our Hugo Awards Information page.

https://seattlein2025.org/2025/02/17/newsletter-february-2025-seattle-worldcon-has-fringe/

#BusinessMeeting #CommunityFund #Fringe #HealthPolicy #HugoAwards #Memberships

Newsletter December 2024: Applications are Live!: Applications are open for fan tables, dealers’ room, and art show; site selection bids are being accepted; make sure your registration is current; community fund applications and donations are open; the single pattern contest is ann… (#ArtShow #BusinessMeeting #Coloring #CommunityFund #CrossStitch #DealersRoom #Fabric #FanTables #PaintByNumber #SinglePatternContest #SiteSelection)

Full post: https://seattlein2025.org/2024/12/15/newsletter-december-2024-applications-are-live/

Newsletter December 2024: Applications are Live!: Applications are open for fan tables, dealers’ room, and art show; site selection bids are being accepted; make sure your registration is current; community fund applications and donations are open; the single pattern contest is ann… (#ArtShow #BusinessMeeting #Coloring #CommunityFund #CrossStitch #DealersRoom #Fabric #FanTables #PaintByNumber #SinglePatternContest #SiteSelection)

Full post: https://seattlein2025.org/2024/12/15/newsletter-december-2024-applications-are-live/

Applications are Live!

Applications for art show, dealers’ room, and fan and community tables opened December 1, 2024, and will remain open until January 15, 2025. Get your application in early!

The Seattle Worldcon 2025 Art Show and Dealers’ Room are juried. Once the initial deadline for applications has passed, the jury team will review applications. We anticipate issuing acceptances in early 2025.

The fan and community table space is open to clubs, groups, conventions, and organizations that promote science, science fiction, fantasy, horror, costuming/cosplay, and other fannish pursuits, providing an opportunity to share your enthusiasm with Worldcon members who have similar interests. All three application forms will remain open after January 15, 2025. Any applications received after that date will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and, if accepted, placed on a waiting list. The application forms will be closed once the respective waiting lists are full.

• Art Show information and application.
• Dealers’ Room information and application.
• Fan and Community Table information and application.

Site Selection Bids for 2027 Worldcon Are Being Accepted Now Through February 14!

Seattle Worldcon has the honor of administering site selection for the 2027 Worldcon. The process for site selection is outlined in the World Science Fiction Society (WSFS) Constitution, Article 4. Any group that meets the technical requirements in the WSFS Constitution and files the necessary documents with us using the alias [email protected] may bid for the right to host the Worldcon. For more information, visit the Site Selection page on our website.

Please Update Your Registration to Tell Us About Your Interests!

If you registered early, or your membership information was imported based on pre-supporting the convention or voting in site selection in 2023, you may not have had the opportunity to fill out your Interests card. Even if you have, it doesn’t hurt to revisit and update your preferences. To do so, follow the steps below:

Log in to your membership here.

Actions to update your info:

• The top person is you, followed by any other people you have added to your account.
• ID: Your membership number. If the membership has not yet been processed by Registration, it shows as “Pending”.
• Person: Your first and last name.
• Badge name: What you told us you want to print on your badge as your name.
• Actions: These are the buttons you use to make changes to your information.
• Edit [Name]’s Profile: Use this button to update your personal information such as your address.
• Edit [Name]’s Interests: Use this button to let the convention know that you have special needs and/or interests such as accessibility, wishing to volunteer, be on a panel, etc.

The more information you give us, the better we can tailor your at-con experience!

Community Fund Grant Applications are Now Open!

The Worldcon Community Fund is dedicated to helping fans from diverse backgrounds participate in Worldcon by providing financial support for travel, accommodations, and memberships. We are focusing on assisting fans who are:

• First time attendees from the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Alaska, British Columbia)
• LGBTQIA+ attendees
• BIPOC/AANHPI attendees
• Attendees from the Global South

If you belong to one of these groups and would like to apply for assistance, please submit your application here. We are approving applications in waves, with the first wave deadline set for January 17th. Though priority for the first wave will be given to people engaging in foreign travel, feel free to apply at any time if you fit into one of these focus groups.

Your Donation Helps Bring Fans to Seattle Worldcon 2025!

Your generous donations help make this inclusive vision a reality! To read more about the Community Fund and to donate, please visit our page on the website. You can also donate by clicking here.

Announcing the Seattle Worldcon 2025 Single Pattern Contest!

Gentlefolk, start your sewing machines! Seattle Worldcon 2025 is proud to announce it is hosting a Single Pattern Contest! This year there will be two options for patterns:

• A vintage-style bowling shirt
• A 60s-style slip or sheath dress

In some years, a pattern selected for a single pattern contest has gone out of print or been difficult to locate, so a garment style rather than specific pattern number will avoid that difficulty. If you prefer a pattern, however, here are some suggested patterns:

Bowling Shirt: McCalls M7206* (available as PDF), Simplicity S9279, Simplicity S9157, Vogue V1622, (unisex), McCalls M8459, McCalls M6972.

60s-Style Dresses: McCalls M8466*, Simplicity S9848, Butterick B6990, McCalls M8402 (PDF), Simplicity S1609.

What is a Single Pattern Contest, you ask? Well, check out this page on the website and all your questions will be answered!

We Have Fun Stuff!

The Seattle Worldcon 2025 website is constantly being updated, and the contents are not just informational! Check out these new pages:

• Coloring Pages – lots of fun art for you to download, print, and color!
• Cross Stitch Patterns – some seriously cool patterns for your stitching pleasure!
• Paint By Number – for when you’ve upgraded from the coloring pages!
• Fabric Patterns – to purchase Worldcon fabric and make yourself something nice!
• Gallery – where you can upload photos of your creations!
• Playlist – yes, there is even a Worldcon 2025 playlist to get you in the mood!
• Trivia Quiz – 35 questions and answers to test your knowledge of Seattle!

Come for the information and stay for the fun!

Group Costume Theme Announced – Retro Future Fashion

Do you want to be part of a big group costume, but don’t have a bunch of costumer friends to talk into joining you? We’ve got you covered! Bring your best Retro Future Fashion, and wear it to the convention on Saturday, August 16, 2025. We’ll do a scheduled meet-up for folks wearing their best retro-future looks, and have a photo shoot of all of us in our fabulous clothes.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you at the convention!

Building the Business Meeting’s Future–With Virtual Meetings in 2025

Seattle Worldcon announced earlier this week we have developed a new process for the WSFS business meeting: which will be held as a series of pre-convention, virtual meetings on four dates prior to the convention: July 4, July 13, July 19, and July 25. Viewing of the meeting will be open to all; however, to participate in the meeting and vote on business will require an attending membership or virtual attending membership in the convention. A meeting will be held at the Worldcon to receive the results of site selection. For additional information, please read the announcement in full on the website, and if you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected].

https://seattlein2025.org/2024/12/15/newsletter-december-2024-applications-are-live/

#ArtShow #BusinessMeeting #Coloring #CommunityFund #CrossStitch #DealersRoom #Fabric #FanTables #PaintByNumber #SinglePatternContest #SiteSelection

Applications are Live!

Applications for art show, dealers’ room, and fan and community tables opened December 1, 2024, and will remain open until January 15, 2025. Get your application in early!

The Seattle Worldcon 2025 Art Show and Dealers’ Room are juried. Once the initial deadline for applications has passed, the jury team will review applications. We anticipate issuing acceptances in early 2025.

The fan and community table space is open to clubs, groups, conventions, and organizations that promote science, science fiction, fantasy, horror, costuming/cosplay, and other fannish pursuits, providing an opportunity to share your enthusiasm with Worldcon members who have similar interests. All three application forms will remain open after January 15, 2025. Any applications received after that date will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and, if accepted, placed on a waiting list. The application forms will be closed once the respective waiting lists are full.

• Art Show information and application.
• Dealers’ Room information and application.
• Fan and Community Table information and application.

Site Selection Bids for 2027 Worldcon Are Being Accepted Now Through February 14!

Seattle Worldcon has the honor of administering site selection for the 2027 Worldcon. The process for site selection is outlined in the World Science Fiction Society (WSFS) Constitution, Article 4. Any group that meets the technical requirements in the WSFS Constitution and files the necessary documents with us using the alias [email protected] may bid for the right to host the Worldcon. For more information, visit the Site Selection page on our website.

Please Update Your Registration to Tell Us About Your Interests!

If you registered early, or your membership information was imported based on pre-supporting the convention or voting in site selection in 2023, you may not have had the opportunity to fill out your Interests card. Even if you have, it doesn’t hurt to revisit and update your preferences. To do so, follow the steps below:

Log in to your membership here.

Actions to update your info:

• The top person is you, followed by any other people you have added to your account.
• ID: Your membership number. If the membership has not yet been processed by Registration, it shows as “Pending”.
• Person: Your first and last name.
• Badge name: What you told us you want to print on your badge as your name.
• Actions: These are the buttons you use to make changes to your information.
• Edit [Name]’s Profile: Use this button to update your personal information such as your address.
• Edit [Name]’s Interests: Use this button to let the convention know that you have special needs and/or interests such as accessibility, wishing to volunteer, be on a panel, etc.

The more information you give us, the better we can tailor your at-con experience!

Community Fund Grant Applications are Now Open!

The Worldcon Community Fund is dedicated to helping fans from diverse backgrounds participate in Worldcon by providing financial support for travel, accommodations, and memberships. We are focusing on assisting fans who are:

• First time attendees from the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Alaska, British Columbia)
• LGBTQIA+ attendees
• BIPOC/AANHPI attendees
• Attendees from the Global South

If you belong to one of these groups and would like to apply for assistance, please submit your application here. We are approving applications in waves, with the first wave deadline set for January 17th. Though priority for the first wave will be given to people engaging in foreign travel, feel free to apply at any time if you fit into one of these focus groups.

Your Donation Helps Bring Fans to Seattle Worldcon 2025!

Your generous donations help make this inclusive vision a reality! To read more about the Community Fund and to donate, please visit our page on the website. You can also donate by clicking here.

Announcing the Seattle Worldcon 2025 Single Pattern Contest!

Gentlefolk, start your sewing machines! Seattle Worldcon 2025 is proud to announce it is hosting a Single Pattern Contest! This year there will be two options for patterns:

• A vintage-style bowling shirt
• A 60s-style slip or sheath dress

In some years, a pattern selected for a single pattern contest has gone out of print or been difficult to locate, so a garment style rather than specific pattern number will avoid that difficulty. If you prefer a pattern, however, here are some suggested patterns:

Bowling Shirt: McCalls M7206* (available as PDF), Simplicity S9279, Simplicity S9157, Vogue V1622, (unisex), McCalls M8459, McCalls M6972.

60s-Style Dresses: McCalls M8466*, Simplicity S9848, Butterick B6990, McCalls M8402 (PDF), Simplicity S1609.

What is a Single Pattern Contest, you ask? Well, check out this page on the website and all your questions will be answered!

We Have Fun Stuff!

The Seattle Worldcon 2025 website is constantly being updated, and the contents are not just informational! Check out these new pages:

• Coloring Pages – lots of fun art for you to download, print, and color!
• Cross Stitch Patterns – some seriously cool patterns for your stitching pleasure!
• Paint By Number – for when you’ve upgraded from the coloring pages!
• Fabric Patterns – to purchase Worldcon fabric and make yourself something nice!
• Gallery – where you can upload photos of your creations!
• Playlist – yes, there is even a Worldcon 2025 playlist to get you in the mood!
• Trivia Quiz – 35 questions and answers to test your knowledge of Seattle!

Come for the information and stay for the fun!

Group Costume Theme Announced – Retro Future Fashion

Do you want to be part of a big group costume, but don’t have a bunch of costumer friends to talk into joining you? We’ve got you covered! Bring your best Retro Future Fashion, and wear it to the convention on Saturday, August 16, 2025. We’ll do a scheduled meet-up for folks wearing their best retro-future looks, and have a photo shoot of all of us in our fabulous clothes.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you at the convention!

Building the Business Meeting’s Future–With Virtual Meetings in 2025

Seattle Worldcon announced earlier this week we have developed a new process for the WSFS business meeting: which will be held as a series of pre-convention, virtual meetings on four dates prior to the convention: July 4, July 13, July 19, and July 25. Viewing of the meeting will be open to all; however, to participate in the meeting and vote on business will require an attending membership or virtual attending membership in the convention. A meeting will be held at the Worldcon to receive the results of site selection. For additional information, please read the announcement in full on the website, and if you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected].

https://seattlein2025.org/2024/12/15/newsletter-december-2024-applications-are-live/

#ArtShow #BusinessMeeting #Coloring #CommunityFund #CrossStitch #DealersRoom #Fabric #FanTables #PaintByNumber #SinglePatternContest #SiteSelection

Have you ever wondered about or wanted to participate in how the rules that govern the Worldcon, the Hugo Awards, and other aspects of WSFS get made? We do this at the business meeting. However: have you ever been unable to attend a business meeting session because your favorite author or panel is happening at the same time during the convention? Have you ever been unable to attend the convention, but still wanted to participate in the business meeting?

Fear not! We are excited to announce that this year we have developed a new process for the business meeting: a series of pre-convention, virtual meetings! Seattle Worldcon 2025 will host the business meeting virtually on four different dates prior to the convention: July 4, July 13, July 19, and July 25. These dates were chosen in order to accommodate as best as possible religious observance, work commitments, and time zone differences. Viewing of the meeting will be open to all; however, to participate in the meeting and vote on business will require an attending membership or virtual attending membership in the convention. Our business meeting chair, Jesi Lipp, has experience with hosting virtual business meetings and is excited to bring that wealth of knowledge to WSFS and Seattle Worldcon 2025 in order to expand access and to enfranchise groups historically unable to participate.

To help prepare everyone for this new step forward, Seattle Worldcon 2025’s WSFS team has planned additional events. If you are intimidated by the thought of the business meeting or you’ve wanted to propose a change but are not sure how, you can learn the ropes at one or both of the informational town halls we have lined up. The business meeting chair and WSFS division also anticipate having at least one practice session prior to the virtual meeting using the virtual meeting platform.

Please note that voting for site selection for the 2027 Worldcon will include in-person voting at the convention, and that the announcement of the site selection winner will be done in person at Seattle Worldcon 2025.

Any questions – please reach out to [email protected].

Stay tuned for further details on this exciting new step into the future of the Business Meeting!

https://seattlein2025.org/2024/12/04/announcement-building-the-business-meetings-future-for-everyone/

#BusinessMeeting #SeattleWorldcon2025 #Worldcon #WSFS

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