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Leprecon, Inc. is an Arizona non-profit volunteer corporation that exists to promote science fiction and fantasy with a special emphasis on SF/F Art.

Leprecon, Inc.
sponsors the annual Phoenix, Arizona Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention, LepreCon. 

Leprecon, Inc. is also sponsoring FiestaCon, the 62nd Westercon. Recent other events have included the 2004 World Horror Convention, the 2004 World Fantasy Convention., and the 2006 Nebula Awards Weekend.

For additional info, Email:  LepreCon
Phone: (480) 945-6890

Write:  LepreCon, Inc.
PO Box 26665, 
Tempe, AZ  85285

 Document last modified Nov 9, 2007

Copyright © 1999-2007 Leprecon, Inc.

 Welcome to Leprecon, Inc.
Leprecon News
June 29th - Westercon 61 this weekend in Las Vegas.  
We will be holding a party on Friday night at Westercon 61 in Las Vegas this weekend to promote FiestaCon.  The current FiestaCon rates have been extended through the duration of Westercon 61, so save a few bucks and get your membership for FiestaCon now!

May 5 - LepreCon 34 This Weekend!
LepreCon 34 is this coming weekend, May 9-11, 2009 at the Francisco Grande Hotel in Casa Grande, Arizona.  We have a last minute addition to our guest list with Chase Masterson, who will be screening her new independent film "Yesterday Was a Lie".  More details on this special appearance and the rest of what's happening this weekend can be found on the LepreCon 34 website.  

Chase Masterson in Yesterday Was a Lie Chase as Leeta the Dabo Girl on Deep Space Nine

(Thanks to Sam and Summer of Slice of SciFi and Jayson of Nerdvana for helping us to get the word out!)


April 21 -
The quarterly Leprecon, Inc. Board meeting will be held Sunday, May 4th, 3pm MST/PDT at JBs Restaurant, 32nd St & Indian School Rd inPhoenix. We'll be in the back area or the restaurant

Feb 4th - The quarterly Leprecon, Inc. Board meeting will be held Sunday February 10th at 3pm at Coco's Restaurant, 1525 W Elliot Road (Priest Dr & Elliot Rd), Tempe, AZ.  This is about 1/2 mile east of the I-10 /
Elliot Rd interchange on the southwest corner.  We'll be in the former smoking area to the right of the cash register as you walk in.  It has tables and booths.

Immediately preceding this meeting will be the LepreCon 34 Staff Meeting.  If you aren't already on staff, please consider attending this meeting if you're interested in helping out.  This meeting will start at 2pm.


Nov 9th - The quarterly Leprecon, Inc. Board meeting will be held Sunday November 18, 3pm, at the JB's Restaurant, 32nd St & Indian School Road in Phoenix
.  NOTE: This is a different location than recent meetings.  We will be in the back corner of the restaurant..  

Sept 24 - North American Discworld Convention Announced
Leprecon, Inc. will be sponsoring the first North American Discworld Convention over Labor Day weekend in 2009.  Details are still being finalized.  More details forthcoming at www.NADWCON.org.

Sept 23 - Leprecon, Inc. Sponsors Horror/SciFi Film Festival

Leprecon, Inc. is a sponsor of the 2007 International Horror/SciFi Film Festival being held in Tempe, AZ Oct 19-21.  In addition to the submitted films, they will have special screenings and guests such as Claudia Christian, Linda Blair, Michael Biehn, and Michael Beck.

Aug 6, 2007 - Leprecon, Inc. Quarterly  Meeting Aug 12th.
Leprecon, Inc. Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of Leprecon, Inc. will be held Sunday, August 12th
at 5 pm at the JB's Restaurant at I-17 and Indian School. Having an attending membership in LepreCon 33 may mean you are a member of Leprecon, Inc.


July 4, 2007 - FiestaCon in 2009!

Leprecon, Inc.'s bid for WesterCon 62 was successful and it will be dubbed FiestaCon and will take place Jul 2-5, 2009 at the Tempe Mission Palms hotel in Tempe, Arizona.


May 9, 2007 - LepreCon 33 is Upon Us!

LepreCon 33 starts tomorrow with activities for pre-registered members. Visit the LepreCon 33 web site for the program schedule and other details.

May 7, 2007 - Westercon 62 Voting

The formal ballot for voting for Westercon 62 is now available. Please check out the Phoenix in 2009 bid site for the details.

May 2, 2007 - Leprecon, Inc Quarterly Meeting May 6th.

The quarterly meeting for Leprecon, Inc. will be held Sunday, May 6th at 5 pm at the JB's Restaurant at Indian School Rd. and I-17.

Feb 2, 2007 - Leprecon, Inc Quarterly Meeting Feb 11th.

The quarterly meeting for Leprecon, Inc. will be held Sunday, February 11th at 5 pm at the JB's Restaurant at Indian School Rd. and I-17.

Oct 25 - Leprecon, Inc. Sponsors International Horror/SciFi Convention.

Leprecon, Inc. is a sponsor of the International Horror & SciFi Convention being held Oct 27-29 in Tempe, AZ.  You can get a discount of 20% off of the VIP pass by using the codeword PARTNER6.

Oct 25- Next Leprecon, Inc. quarterly meeting is Nov 19th.
The quarterly meeting for Leprecon, Inc. will be held Sunday, Nov 19th at 5 pm at the JB's Restaurant at Indian School Rd. and I-17.


Aug 3, 2006
Leprecon, Inc. Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of Leprecon, Inc. will be held Sunday, August 13th
at 7 pm at the JB's Restaurant at I-17 and Indian School.  Having an attending membership in LepreCon 32 may mean you are a member of Leprecon, Inc.


July 6, 2006
The voting for Westercon 61 has been announced, and the Las Vegas in 2008 bid (aka Burning Fan) was victorious over the Phoenix in 2008 bid.  The Phoenix in 2009 bid for Westercon 62 was launched on July 3rd.


June 25, 2006

Conzilla (Westercon 59) takes place this coming weekend.  Leprecon, Inc.'s bid for Westercon 61 will be voted on at Conzilla.   We want your vote!  Details on the Phoenix in 2008 web page.


June 25, 2006
LepreCon 33 Artist and Author Guests information.  Artist Guest is Jael, author guest is Karen Traviss.  More Guests To Be Announced.

May 15, 2006

Nebula Awards Weekend 2006
Reports and Pictures

Mid-American Fan Photo website
Ellen Datlow Photos
Scott Edelman's Photos

Scott Edelman's Nebula Blog

Jan 6, 2006
Phoenix in 2008 WesterCon Bid is a Go.  

No bids from the Central or Northern Zones were filed before the 2006 Deadline (12/31/05) so all zones are now eligible, including the Southern Zone and the Phoenix in 2008 bid.

Jan 6, 2006
Leprecon, Inc Announces Availability of 2004 World Horror Convention Memory DVD.

Nov, 2005
SFWA Names Harlan Ellison as Grand Master and William F. Nolan as Author Emeritus for 2006 Nebula Awards Weekend


Nov 5, 2005
Leprecon, Inc. Quarterly meeting is scheduled for 7 pm Sunday, Nov 13 at the JB's Restaurant at 2560 W Indian School Rd
.

A LeprecCon 32 Committee meeting will be held at 5 pm at the JB's on Sunday, Nov 13.


Oct 18, 2005
Barry Bard Wake Saturday, Oct 22nd.
Leprecon, Inc. will host a wake for Barry Bard at the Tempe Mission Palms on Saturday, Oct 22nd.  Details on the Barry Bard Tribute page

Oct 7, 2005
Arizona Fandom has lost another friend with the passing of Barry Bard.

July 30, 2005
LepreCon board member and Art Show Director Ray Gish passed away.

May 5, 2005
LepreCon 31 is upon us.  Follow the link for more details.  Here's the final Master Grid for programming.

April 30, 2005
SFWA Announces that the 2006 Nebula Awards Weekend will be in Tempe, Arizona.

Upcoming Leprecon, Inc.
Sponsored Events
FiestaCon 
(Westercon 62)
July 2-5, 2009
Tempe Mission Palms
Tempe, Arizona

Artist Guest of Honor
Todd Lockwood

Author Guest of Honor
Alan Dean Foster

Editor Guest of Honor
Stanley Schmidt

Fan Guests of Honor
Jim & Doreen Webbert

Toastmasters
Patrick and Teresa
Nielsen Hayden



North American
Discworld Convention 2009

Sept 4-7, 2009
Phoenix, AZ


Guest of Honor
Terry Pratchett


Diane Duane
Esther Freisner
Peter Morwood

LepreCon 35
Date and Location  TBA
LepreCon 35 will be a fan gathering/relaxacon in the fall of 2009.


 



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