{"id":22,"date":"2021-01-29T14:26:34","date_gmt":"2021-01-29T20:26:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.keycon.org\/38\/?page_id=22"},"modified":"2021-03-22T10:05:35","modified_gmt":"2021-03-22T15:05:35","slug":"policies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/www.keycon.org\/38\/policies\/","title":{"rendered":"Policies"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"22\" class=\"elementor elementor-22\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-aeedc9b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"aeedc9b\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-40eaf928\" data-id=\"40eaf928\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76b18fd elementor-tabs-view-horizontal elementor-widget elementor-widget-tabs\" data-id=\"76b18fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"tabs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs-wrapper\" role=\"tablist\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1241\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1241\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Code of Conduct<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1242\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1242\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Online<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1243\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1243\" aria-expanded=\"false\">On-Site<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1244\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1244\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Parents' Guide<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1245\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1245\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Anxiety Guide<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1246\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1246\" aria-expanded=\"false\">WINSFA<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs-content-wrapper\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"vertical\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1241\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Code of Conduct<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1241\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1241\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"false\"><h1 class=\"entry-title post-title\">Keycon Code Of Conduct<\/h1><div class=\"post-entry\"><p><strong>NOTE: ALWAYS UNDER REVIEW AND OPEN FOR RESPECTFUL FEEDBACK<\/strong><\/p><h2>Behaviour at Keycon (and all Keycon related or sponsored events)<\/h2><p>The venue is not dedicated completely to our use for the weekend. Members of the general public stay in and visit the venue to dine and socialize. Please be considerate of non-convention individuals at all times. Keycon equally expects its members to behave in a civilized fashion and to treat each other respectfully.<\/p><p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-72\" src=\"http:\/\/www.keycon.org\/36\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/cocimg-300x159.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.keycon.org\/36\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/cocimg-300x159.png 300w, http:\/\/www.keycon.org\/36\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/cocimg-100x53.png 100w, http:\/\/www.keycon.org\/36\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/cocimg-150x79.png 150w, http:\/\/www.keycon.org\/36\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/cocimg-200x106.png 200w, http:\/\/www.keycon.org\/36\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/cocimg.png 317w\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"159\" \/>Keycon welcomes members from diverse communities.\u00a0Any action that negatively targets individuals based on the prohibited grounds of discrimination (race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability, or pardoned criminal convictions) will\u00a0NOT\u00a0be tolerated and may be grounds for removal from the convention.<\/strong><\/p><h2>Incidents and Reporting<\/h2><p>Please report to the convention committee any incidents in which a member of the convention is: abusive, insulting, intimidating, bothersome or acting in an unsafe or illegal manner.\u00a0<strong>Keycon reserves the right to revoke, without refund, the membership of anyone for any reason.<\/strong>\u00a0Persons violating the law may be turned over to the police or hotel security.<\/p><p>Harassment is\u00a0<strong>NOT\u00a0<\/strong>tolerated. Harassment is generally any behaviour that intentionally alarms or annoys another person or group. This includes: unwanted physical contact (including non-consensual hugs), following a person or group without a legitimate reason, threatening to physically attack someone or using hate-speech. If you approach someone and they tell you \u201cno\u201d or \u201cleave them alone\u201d, your business with them is done. If you do not leave them as they have requested, your behaviour becomes grounds for a harassment complaint.<\/p><p>Assault is\u00a0<strong>ALWAYS<\/strong>\u00a0a criminal matter and will be treated as such.<\/p><h2>Reporting Incidents<\/h2><p>All incidents and issues fall under the purview of Keycon Operations (Ops). If someone has become too boisterous or needs an escort to a room or taxi, these are the individuals to call. Ops is also responding to any incidents where this code of conduct has been violated. Ops phone numbers are posted at the entrance to all elevators and in bathrooms throughout the convention space as well as on the door to operations on the hospitality floor. Ops operates out of a room on the hospitality floor and Registration and can be contacted 24 hours a day during the convention. A member of Ops and\/or the volunteer committee will be present on the hospitality floor throughout the convention.<\/p><p>Ops members will wear distinguishing markers (that look nothing like stormtroopers or Klingons) and will be easily identifiable. If you cannot find an member of Ops, we encourage you to seek out a member of the Convention staff (wearing identifiers on their badges), to the panel or hospitality room coordinators, or to the Hotel staff. These members will ensure that you are put in touch with operations promptly.<\/p><p>Convention staff (along with members of the hotel staff and convention volunteers) have been trained to respond\/intervene in the event of an assault and to protect your rights. If you cannot contact Ops before\/during an assault, we encourage you to choose report it afterwards. A member of the convention will ensure that you are safely escorted to the police or hospital of your choosing and without judgement.<\/p><p><strong>Keycon takes the provision of safety for all of its members to be paramount. Any action which threatens the safety of anyone during the convention by a convention member or by an outsider to a member of Keycon will be dealt with promptly. This may include, revoking of memberships, banning from future conventions, and police action where appropriate.<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1242\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Online<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1242\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1242\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><h2>Online Policies and Privacy<\/h2><h2>\u00a0<\/h2><h2>Virtual Keycon<\/h2><div><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\">All online behavior is expected to adhere\u00a0 to the principles laid out in the code of conduct. Keycon reserves the right to limit access to those who do not follow the rules as laid out.<\/span><\/div><div>\u00a0<\/div><h2>Who we are<\/h2><p>Our website address is: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.keycon.org\/38\">http:\/\/www.keycon.org\/38<\/a>.<\/p><h2>What personal data we collect and why we collect it<\/h2><h3>Comments<\/h3><p>When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor\u2019s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.<\/p><p>An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https:\/\/automattic.com\/privacy\/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.<\/p><h3>Media<\/h3><p>If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.<\/p><h3>Contact forms<\/h3><p>We have various contact forms that may be filled out.\u00a0 They will be used for their stated purpose.<\/p><h3>Cookies<\/h3><p>If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.<\/p><p>If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.<\/p><p>When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select &#8220;Remember Me&#8221;, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.<\/p><p>If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.<\/p><h3>Embedded content from other websites<\/h3><p>Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.<\/p><p>These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.<\/p><h3>Analytics<\/h3><h2>Who we share your data with<\/h2><p>Data is not shared with any organization outside of Keycon without your consent.<\/p><h2>How long we retain your data<\/h2><p>If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.<\/p><p>For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.<\/p><h2>What rights you have over your data<\/h2><p>If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.<\/p><h2>Where we send your data<\/h2><p>Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.<\/p><div>\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1243\" aria-expanded=\"false\">On-Site<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1243\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1243\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><h1 class=\"entry-title post-title\">Policies<\/h1><div class=\"post-entry\"><p>Keycon\u2019s policies have been designed to ensure the safety and comfort of all Members attending each year. Please remember that Membership in the convention in no way supersedes the law. For more information about Keycon and it\u2019s policies please visit the WINSFA page.<\/p><hr \/><div><h3>Badge Policy<\/h3><h3>\u00a0<\/h3><p>Badging will be in effect in all areas of the convention and at all times this means from opening ceremonies until the end of the dead dog. You may also be\u00a0<strong>REQUIRED<\/strong>\u00a0to show ID for adult-oriented panels and hospitality suites.\u00a0<strong>If you lose you badge you will need to purchase a new one from Registration Desk!<\/strong><\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.keycon.org\/36\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/ghost.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-572 size-full alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/www.keycon.org\/36\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/ghost.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"387\" height=\"98\" \/><\/a><strong>Do you think you have what it takes to be a Ghostbuster?<\/strong><\/p><p>Anyone caught in the convention spaces or the hospitality floor without a badge (Ghosting) will be asked to either collect their badge or leave the convention!!! Ghosters can be subject to criminal trespass and or banning from future Keycons.<\/p><hr \/><h3>Weapons and Accessories Policy<\/h3><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-577\" src=\"http:\/\/www.keycon.org\/36\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/peace_bond_your_weapon_props-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"188\" \/>Keycon has enjoyed a long safe history of accessorized costumes with next to no accidents or incidents.<br \/>Let\u2019s work together to keep it that way for every-one\u2019s enjoyment. You are responsible for your accessory. Watch where your bow or staff is pointing, let\u2019s keep the ankle bruising and noggin knockin\u2019 to a bare minimum, and ensure that your replica weapon does not break any laws. Keep your blades sheathed, scabbards etc. Securing them in their sheath so that the item cannot be casually removed (peace-bonding) is\u00a0<strong>REQUIRED<\/strong>. If you need help doing so, see Ops and they\u2019ll help out.<\/p><hr \/><h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-686\" src=\"http:\/\/www.keycon.org\/36\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/alcohol--300x225.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/>Alcohol and Smoking Policy<\/h3><p>Keycon\u2019s Hospitality suites are\u00a0<strong>REQUIRED<\/strong>\u00a0to practice and hold current Manitoba Liquor service certifications and be well informed about the rules concerning mixing alcohol and minors. The rule is: alcohol mixes, minors don\u2019t. Equally heinous is the over-serving of a person who is already intoxicated. Hospitality suites will be\u00a0<strong>carefully checking badges and IDs<\/strong>. If any minor is found partaking an alcoholic beverage, or a suite is found over-serving a patron, that Hospitality suite will be shut down immediately, for the duration of the convention.<\/p><p>Smoking under Winnipeg Health laws smoking is only permitted in in outdoor areas. Please remember to time your smoking breaks accordingly to allow for travel time especially at peak. There is no smoking on the Radisson Terrace, expect to smoke outside!<\/p><hr \/><h3>\u00a0<\/h3><h3>\u00a0<\/h3><h3>Appropriate Dress<\/h3><p>We felt it may be prudent to put our apparel expectations or dress code in writing so there is absolutely no confusion. We welcome the use of costumes and enjoy seeing them at the convention. We must however stress that there are\u00a0other guests of our venue who are not involved in KeyCon and minors present in the venue. All costumes must be family friendly \u2013 there can be no nudity (partial or otherwise) in the common area of the venue. Please understand that there are public spaces in the venue that are not Guest rooms, Meeting rooms, or the Hospitality Floor. Anyone who does not follow this dress code will be asked to leave the venue immediately.<\/p><p>To be extra clear this means:\u00a0<strong>In all public spaces, modesty in dress is\u00a0REQUIRED.<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>NOTE: There may be filming by local media outlets on site and camera phones are everywhere.<\/strong><\/p><hr \/><h3>Photography<\/h3><p>Photography and videotaping is not permitted in the art show. To protect the safety of the masquerade participants, we do not allow flash photography during the masquerade. Ask permission before photographing our guests or other convention members. Do not use tripods and other bulky equipment where they might impede access to seats, doors, and aisles in the event a room must be evacuated.<\/p><\/div><p>\u00a0<\/p><div><hr \/><h3><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Children as Fans<\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"post-entry\"><p>Children 11 years old and under may attend with a free children\u2019s membership (with and under the supervision of an authorized adult\/babysitter\/guardian at all times). Keycon requires that there be at least one supervising adult with a membership accompanying every child member.<\/p><p>Parents of children aged 12-17 who believe their children are mature enough may choose to allow their children to freely roam the convention on their own. Any child who excessively misbehaves or engages in inappropriate, disruptive or dangerous behaviour is subject to having free-roaming privileges or their entire membership revoked.<\/p><p>Some program items dealing with adult-themed topics may be closed to individuals under the age of 18. Photo ID will be required to access these events. Membership in the convention in no way supersedes the law.<\/p><h3>Liability<\/h3><p>Neither Keycon nor the venue shall be responsible for any items lost or damaged in the public areas of the venue, in the venue\u2019s parking lot, nor in any other parking area during attend at Keycon. All attendees will take responsibility for their own possessions. If another attendee damages your possessions, it is your responsibility to seek recompense from them directly. If an attendee damages venue property, they shall be held personally accountable for their actions and be responsible for repaying any debts so incurred.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1244\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Parents' Guide<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1244\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1244\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><h1>Parent\u2019s Guide To Keycon<\/h1><div><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.keycon.org\/2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/robots-159598_1280-1024x512.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"355\" height=\"178\" \/><\/figure><\/div><p>What is Keycon?<\/p><p>Keycon is Manitoba\u2019s Premiere Sci-Fi &amp; Fantasy Convention with a literary focus. However it has become so much more than that, hosting a large board gaming area, pinball tournaments, an art show, masquerade(costume\/cosplay contest), sing along, and various other fan related panels and events.<\/p><p>This year\u2019s theme is World building, which is being interpreted in many ways throughout the convention. Some of the ways it is being incorporated, other than the literary world building, are through Minecraft and Lego. Which are two themes meant to include our younger demographic.<\/p><p>How much does it cost?<\/p><p>A weekend pass ranges from $45-$60, depending on when it is bought. Kids 12 and under get in free with a paying adult. Day passes will be available at the door, and prices will be posted closer to May long weekend.<\/p><p>Is Keycon kid friendly?<\/p><p>Absolutely! In fact as a 37 year old convention, a lot of kids have grown up attending Keycon since they were babies. Our record for youngest in attendance is currently 2 days old. We also ensure that your child\u2019s badge has your name and phone number for contact in case of emergencies.<\/p><p>What is there for my kid to do?<\/p><p>We have crafts, and various kids programming items planned throughout the weekend. Once the schedule is available, you can check sched.org for the items colour coded as kid specific items. As well, we have our board game room for all ages.<\/p><p>What about my teenager?<\/p><p>Last year, some of the convention teenagers created a Teen Loft Hangout Room, which will continue for this year. This is a room run by teenagers for teenagers and was a big hit. It created a safe space for the teenagers to relax away from the adults, and also made it easier for parents to find their teenage child. Throughout the weekend, some of the teenagers also volunteered their time to help our convention and it was a very valuable experience.<\/p><p>Where can we eat?<\/p><p>On floor 12 there is a restaurant, otherwise there are several places near the hotel to eat at. We plan to have a guide available for attendees in case they want to know where to go. Also if you are like a few of our staff members and need caffeine to function, there is a Starbucks in the hotel lobby and many of us are fluent in Starbucks speak.<\/p><p>Do you have a designated quiet area?<\/p><p>Yes, at the convention there is a designated quiet area. You can ask a staff member if you need any help finding the area or if you need a place to help you child decompress. Many of us have children and are more than happy to assist.<\/p><p>If we have a problem, where do we go?<\/p><p>Con Operations is in Room 1510, you can also flag down a staff member if you see us around and not occupied. Many of our staff are first aid certified, and we are more than happy to help you out. Our lost and found is also located at 1510.<\/p><p>If you have any questions before the convention, feel free to contact the convention chairs at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:%20conchairs2021@keycon.org\">conchairs2021@keycon.org<\/a>.<\/p><p>We hope our guide is helpful, we look forward to having you and your kids at the convention!<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1245\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Anxiety Guide<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1245\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1245\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><p>Thank you to\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/portconmaine.com\/\">PortConMaine<\/a>, who gave us permission to model our Anxiety Guide after theirs! We appreciate them for allowing us to model this after theirs and recognize the hard work they put in to make it!<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.keycon.org\/2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/anxietyguide-1.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.keycon.org\/2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/anxietyguide-1.png 768w, http:\/\/www.keycon.org\/2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/anxietyguide-1-232x300.png 232w, http:\/\/www.keycon.org\/2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/anxietyguide-1-100x129.png 100w, http:\/\/www.keycon.org\/2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/anxietyguide-1-150x194.png 150w, http:\/\/www.keycon.org\/2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/anxietyguide-1-200x259.png 200w, http:\/\/www.keycon.org\/2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/anxietyguide-1-300x388.png 300w, http:\/\/www.keycon.org\/2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/anxietyguide-1-450x582.png 450w, http:\/\/www.keycon.org\/2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/anxietyguide-1-600x777.png 600w\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1246\" aria-expanded=\"false\">WINSFA<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1246\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1246\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><h1 class=\"entry-title post-title\">WINSFA Constitution<\/h1><div class=\"post-entry\"><p>The following is a draft of the WinSFA that was most recently amended by Senate:<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.keycon.org\/35\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Proposed-Constitution-amended-Mk3-cleaned-20110612.pdf\">WinSFA Constitution<\/a><\/p><p><span data-measureme=\"1\"><span class=\"null\">Please be aware that as with many such documents, it is a fluid work, and occasional changes\/additions in the form of by-laws may be instituted.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><h1 class=\"entry-title post-title\">WINSFA Senate Submissions<\/h1><div class=\"post-entry\"><p>The Winnipeg Science Fiction and Fantasy Association (WINSFA) Senate is the Board of Directors for Keycon, which provides assistance to the Co-Chairs, administers the Equity fund for KeyCon, and chooses the Co-Chairs and Treasurer for KeyCon. All the members of the WINSFA Senate have had either a long-term commitment to fandom in Winnipeg, or experience in the running of KeyCon or other fan-run conventions. The Senate meets at least once per month. We believe this provides a continuity and stability for the convention, allowing it to continue for over 30 years where many other conventions in recent years have either foundered or shut down completely.<\/p><h2>WINSFA Senate Elections<\/h2><p>Each year the WINSFA Senate holds its Annual General Meeting at Keycon, open to all convention registrants, and at this AGM we hold an \u201cElection from the Floor\u201d. By doing this we offer an opportunity for two convention members to be elected to the Senate for a 1 year term, so they may have an opportunity to participate in Senate meetings, put forth their ideas and have a hand in the \u2018backstage\u2019 processes that contribute to Keycon and other fandom activities. At the end of their term they are given an opportunity to report back to the convention attendance about their experience and thoughts about the Senate and its work.<\/p><p>All KeyCon members are encouraged to attend the AGM, participate in the election (nominate, vote, offer bribes, etc) and to encourage their friends to attend as well. Please check your program book and come out to lend your voice to the process. In this aspect \u2013 as in all other regards to running KeyCon, \u2013 volunteers are a vital commodity and in fact are the lifeblood of the convention and other fandom activities.<\/p><h2>Want to be Con Chair?<\/h2><p>The WINSFA Senate is seeking people interested in running for the position of Con Chairs for Keycon 37 (2020) and beyond. Available on request is a copy of the relevant portion of the Constitution, which gives details on the obligations and responsibilities of running Keycon. Please be aware that the Senate would require from you a letter with the names of the two prospective Co-chairs, as well as their signatures and current contact information for each candidate. This must be received by an active member of the WINSFA Senate or by any of the current (36 \/ 2019) Con-Chairs by the end of closing Ceremonies on Sunday Afternoon. (To give you more time to plan, plot, dream and scheme\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/12.0.0-1\/svg\/1f642.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\ude42\" \/>\u00a0However, if you find that circumstances find you tracking us down during the Dead Dog, well, that\u2019s okay too.<\/p><p>Many thanks to all KeyCon registrants, and we look forward to seeing everyone in our extended fandom family enjoying KeyCon.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Code of Conduct Online On-Site Parents&#8217; Guide Anxiety Guide WINSFA Code of Conduct Keycon Code Of Conduct NOTE: ALWAYS UNDER REVIEW AND OPEN FOR RESPECTFUL FEEDBACK Behaviour at Keycon (and all Keycon related or sponsored events) The venue is not dedicated completely to our use for the weekend. 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