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**Updates**
INTER-FAM JAM UPDATE May 21, 2008
NEW flyer by LIZ ORTIZ!!!



INTER-FAN JAM UPDATE April 26, 2008
]Here's the Official UPDATED Info for the Jam:
What: Inter-Fan Jam
Where: Homewood Hotel, Homewood, Illinois
When: September 12-13, 2008
Tables: $35 each. ($17.50 per day) See below for table info.
Payments: Business Check, Personal Check, Money-orders, or by PayPal. (doc0715@aol.com)
MAKE PAYMENTS PAYABLE TO: INTER-FAN PRODUCTIONS INC.
MAIL PAYMENTS TO: PO BOX 43 Marengo, IL 60152
ALL TABLES MUST BE PAID FOR BY August 31, 2008.
Any questions, send me an e-mail doc@inter-fan.org
This year we have MORE ROOM, MORE VENDORS, and MORE ACTIVITIES. I hope you decided to reserve your table for this year!

Well, we have decided to have The Jam in September as more of our out of state compatriots might be able to make it out here to join the fun.
As I mentioned above the tables are $35.00 but these are for the 8ft tables of which we have 30 of, we do have 30 of the 6ft tables as well which will go for $30.00 for those who would like those. Please go to the Services and Product Section to order your tables.
I have also blocked 20 rooms for convention guests (1 bed $75.00 per night, 2 beds $80.00 per night), if you would like to reserve a room please contact Homewood Hotel and ask for Satish at 708-957-1600 and mention you will be attending The Jam or let me know directly.
Thanks for your patience.

INTER-FAN JAM UPDATE April 21, 2008

Seems like the Hotel booked the room for Saturday night the 16th so we may have to switch to the weekend of September 12-14, I should know more in a few days as if the folks who have the room do not get the deposit in then we would get it for August.
I rather like September as it WOULD be cooler and the room rates are $75.00 instead of $115.00. Will know more by Thursday.

Thanks for your patience.


INTER-FAN JAM UPDATE April 9, 2008

Well, one hurdle down, went to the hotel secured the room, don't need to bring deposit till next week. Got a pretty good deal for two days. Unfortunately he wouldn't budge on the room rates of $105.00 for a single and $115.00 for a double. A little high but you do get to use the pool they have there which is pretty nice. However, there are at least 5 other hotels around the Homewood so I will contact them and see what I can find out.
The shop (The Zone) is about a 5 minute drive from the hotel and there are plenty of shops and restaurants around. We will have a pre-Jam signing at the shop Friday for those who come. I will now send out an e-mail to see who is interested, We have tables for those who bought them for the canceled March show and OT has two artists interested, one of them being Doug Rice of Dynamo Joe fame.
OT the manager gave me contact info from one of the Chicago radio stations and getting contact info on groups we can try to help in the area.
Well that is pretty much all for now more later.

INTER-FAN JAM UPDATE April 7, 2008

I am getting things together for The IF Jam in August in cooperation with The Comic Zone in Homewood, Il. Met with OT the manager and Steve Piscione of Kaosfield Studios and who also does the producing of The Comic Code a weekly show The zone does every Wednesday. Wally was also there as was Lady DOC, we are planning to have The Jam on the weekend of August 15, maybe even two days if things go right. I just heard from Alex Nino that he and others from California may make a trip out. Speaking of The Jam I just downloaded all the pics taken from the 2007 show, so please take a look.
Just talked to the hotel management and the weekend of the 15th is free and talked over what room we would use (The Derby No not Kirwood Room), followed that up with an e-mail and background on IF and requested about room rates for those who want to stay overnight. I plan to go out there Wednesday and meet them and hopefully nail down some final figures.

Oh, here is the link to the hotel:

www.homewood-hotel.com/


INTER-FAN JAM UPDATE February 5, 2008

The 2008 Jam is now going to be in August more details to come.
Main Enterprises will be publishing INTER-FANthology. More details to come.


INTER-FAN JAM UPDATE BY Wally Lowe: March 18, 2007

It's a Wrap:

Red Cross Blood Drive: According to the letter I received today from the Red Cross, 22 people signed up to donate. with 14 Productive Units being received. The rest were not allowed to donate for various reasons. $115.00 cash was also raised for them thanks to the 501st Star Wars Legion's Stormtrooper Helmet raffle and the Jail and Bail they ran.

Portage Food Pantry: received 600 pounds of food and $367.00 cash from a combination of $5.00 admission and $115.00 from the 501st Legion's raffle and Jail and Bail (their proceeds were split between the Red Cross and Food Pantry).

Vendors: Only a few cancellations. Less than 5 reported not making enough money to cover the costs of transportation and table fee, although they did say the networking contacts made up for it. Over all everyone had a good time. Everyone also wanted to be included in next year's Jam.

501st Legion: their first ever "Jail and Bail" was a great success. Everyone had fun, and they were happy with the money raised. Even better was the reaction of the winning raffle entry: a 10 year old boy who looked like he had just gotten the best present in his whole life! That was a "Best Jam Moment" for me as well. It was the perfect example of how I wanted the Jam to be.

The Bad Part:

• One (of 2) Guest of Honor cancelled completely. One arrived 3 hours late.
• More than a few guests and vendors got lost in Portage, with delays running from 20 minutes to 1 1/2 hours. This was my fault. I had signage promoting the show around town, but no signs to direct out of town guests to Woodland Park. Didn't even think about it until an hour before the show... :stupid:
• the Hangmen were so involved about playing the games, they didn't invite the public to join in. This resulted in the public not wanting to 'intrude' on the games being played.
• Nino doesn't like 'walking tacos'. It's been a week, and he's still talking about how he dislikes them.
• There was a slight shortage of tables. it was corrected, but things could have gone smoother.

My Over all Long-Winded and Biased Viewpoint:

It was a success. I (and everyone I've tallked to during and since) had a blast. I didn't get to talk to a lot of folks as much as I wanted to, but the host of a party doesn't get to relax like a guest at the party. My job was to make sure stuff went smooth and 'put out the fires.'

As a friend of mine said, "You'll learn more with every one of these you put together, but for a first time, you did really good." Hopefully I learned a few things to make next year's show smoother, better and more organized (translating into a bigger public turnout...).

I'm still catching my breath, and I figure it will be at least another week before I have everything caught up enough to 'put this baby to bed' once and for all. So much to cover, and so little time. I took about 100 pictures. I made some copies on disks to send to the other partners of the Jam. Although I still haven't heard from a few Parks people or the Kiwanis members, I'm pretty sure they were happy with the show as well.

It's a little strange, but it is weird. Putting a show like this together meant having 100 million things running through my mental-rolodex non-stop for the last few months. Now that it's over, the quiet is a little discomforting. Although i'm still exhausted (but recovering ) my brain's already slowly beginning to work on next year's stuff (I may be hooked...) sure there were problems. Large hurdles. I think not knowing what I was in for, (coupled with an insane amount of luck bestowed from a guardian angel) worked into carrying off a decent event.

As with so many endeavors, NONE OF IT would have happened if it relied only upon my efforts and connections. Much like my re-entry into professional comics, The Jam would not have happened without Inter-fan and it's members. Doc in particular. Without everyone's help and talents, this would have been a show cancelled by January 15th. Instead, we have entered our own page in I-F history. Now we can add the Jam's Tales to the ones we tell whenever we get together at other events.

The trip was hectic, hazardous, and I wouldn't (or couldn't ) have made it without you. It was definitely a road worth travelling for me.

Until we assemble at the Jam next year... :cool:


INTER-FAN JAM UPDATE BY DOC BOUCHER: March 11, 2007

Thanks for those who participated, The Jam was a great success and here's to next year.

UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE!!!! FEBRUARY 24, 2007

Updated both sites with Anthony's editorial so please read and let us know what you think!

INTER-FAN JAM UPDATE BY DOC BOUCHER: JANUARY 22. 2007:

We now have a new site dedicated to The Jam!!!

http://www.inter-fanjam.org

There are new updates and a list of who is attending!!

INTER-FAN JAM UPDATE BY DOC BOUCHER and WALLY LOWE: JANUARY 17. 2007:

TABLE UPDATE: We have just added more tables for the show. Everyone who requested a rectangle table will get one. There are also 9 six-foot rectangles still available. After these nine are gone, THEN it's round tables only.
Anyone who is local to Chicago-land(you know who you are) on this site please let us know before these tables run out. Please respond!
This is your chance to make history for our area and have alternatives to WW.

INTER-FAN JAM UPDATE BY WALLY LOWE: JANUARY 15. 2007:

Okay Folks, for those of you keeping score, here's the deal:


As of this post, there are three 5' round tables available, then the show is booked solid., BUT: There were quite a few last minute table requests and EVERYONE wants rectangles. A few folks have cancelled when told they would be at a round table. I will find out if it's possible to get extra rectangles in to accomodate everyone. I won't know how much they will cost me, (since I have to get them from an outside-the-system rental place) but they will only cost you the $25.00 rate. If I can get them. I will know by Tuesday.

After Tuesday, January 16 , anyone who requested a rectangle and is being placed at a round table will be contacted by me and given the choice of a round table, OR a refund of their money and NO TABLE. I will post on Wednesday with the final situation.

Wow. A solid-booked show. How cool is that?


INTER-FAN JAM UPDATE BY WALLY LOWE: JANUARY 9. 2007:

CRITICAL EFFECTS and THE HANGMEN are now an official part of Inter-Fan Jam! Critical Effects is the name of the shop in Hobart, Indiana. The Hangmen is the name of the gaming group that is now in charge of the gaming aspect of the Jam. There were a large amount of possible games discussed, including board games. A final list of games being run at the show will be posted at a later date. Initially the list includes Horrorclix and WarMachine.

January 12 we will be touring the Sycamore Room for the initial floorplan

Table Count: With the gaming aspect now under control, (and an initial 10 tables reserved) the current number of available tables stands at:

6 ft Rectangles: 3 available
5 ft Round Tables: 15 available

That's all we've got left. At this point, once they're gone, they're gone. The only chance to get one after that is if someone cancels. With 6 days left until payment is due hesitant folks better move quick. No new tables have been paid for since the list was posted on January 6.

Second flier set to go out next week.

Vendor Jam Packs: They'll be mailed out tomorrow. I forgot to enclose maps and directions. The new Packs include:

Driving directions
Maps marking the route from Chicago to Woodland Park
Train Schedule and route (from Millenium Station to Indiana)
Train ticket info and prices
Table confirmation form
Nearest Hotels

Sorry for the delay. :cool:


Update from Wally and DOC 01/04/07
Attention Creators and Publishers.
This is Wally and I just letting you know that we will need payment for any tables you want by the 15th of this month. This is because the Parks Department needs the money up front so that we do not lose the room.
Some of you have already paid and we thank you.
Remember we are trying to bring back the feel of the old Chicago Comic Con and without your help we will not succeed in this. If we do not have the funds by the 15th we will have to cancel the show. This would be very unfortunate and really this is your chance to make a change and have an alternative to WizardWorld or at least another outlet for your creations. Please let us know through either the IF site or by e-mail.
Thanks,
DOC and Wally

Update from Wally for 12-21-2006:
Post Office Box is now available. Address is:

InterFan
P.O. Box 2542
Portage, Indiana 46368

Please Make Checks Payable to: Wally Lowe. And yes, everyone who pays by snail mail will get a receipt. I'm putting the table reservation packages together this weekend.

The Table Registration Form is now loaded up in the Products and Service Section of the IF site. Just click and then print.


Update for 12-18-2006:

WHEN: March 10, 2007. (The second Saturday in March)

WHERE: Portage, Indiana (Sycamore Room, Woodland Park)

TABLES: We have 6' rectangle tables and 5' round tables. Tables are $25/each. Each table will include 2 chairs. Anyone needing extra chairs will need to contact me. Blocks of 4 or more tables will be discounted in price. Contact me for discount. Deadline for payment(s) is January 15, 2007. PayPal is already set up, the P.O. box for SnailMail should be ready in a day or two. Official Table Reservation forms should be available for donwload by 12-20. Anyone needing electrical hookups for their table space needs to contact me for availability.

Displays, Table covers, etc: Everyone is required to bring whatever is needed to display their work/wares. That includes racks, stands, easels, or standing dividers, etc. I do not have any available, but will help anyone track some down if they are interested. I do ask that your diplays stay within the area covered by your table(s). According to the Parks Dept. contract, nothing is to be hung on or attached to walls.

General Admission: Everyone renting a table space will be allotted 2 chairs. Therefore, you and a guest are allowed in as part of your table fee. Public admission is:

• Free if they donate blood at the Red Cross BloodMobile (parked out in front of the show) or
• Bring 2 cans of food (to be donated to the local food pantry after the show), or
•$5.00 cash.

If you rent a table space, the extra members of your group must pay the admission fee.

What Can I Bring, Display, Promote, or Sell: Darn near anything you want. Some folks are publishers, some are writers, sculptors, etc. Everyone is encouraged to attend and promote, sell, etc. The more diverse stuff available, the more fun and successful it will be. It has to be suitable for all ages (this is a family style event), re:pin-ups, not porno. In case of questions, Doc and I have final say so over what's allowed. Give us a problem, get ejected with no refund.

Hotels: there are 2 hotels within 5 minutes or less from the show. Holiday Inn Express and Comfort Inn. More hotels are close by, but not as close as these two. At this time we do not have a block of rooms for discounted rates. We are simply too small a show this year.

Misc. Stuff: Contact Wally or me for flyers you can download or get via e-mail if you want to print out and distribute some. (that would be sweet) I've got full color and B+W designs. I'll be talking with the Parks Dept. on details for a continuous banner and sign campaign around Portage, as well as a rotating flyer design starting the first week of January. Once the room is paid for, any money can go for buying ad space in newspapers, etc. There are a few comic-oriented sites willling to display banners closer to the show date as well.

Anyone needing products made from their stuff can contact Wally at: (219) 464-4131 I'll give you details.

Update for 12-11-06:
Paypal option is now up in the Services and Products Section on the IF site for those who like to pay for tables to The Jam that way, we will be putting up a snail mail address soon. Tables are $25.00 four tables or more will be lower. Look for further updates.

Folks interested in getting stuff done can e-mail Wally at:

tony@bluedotweb.com

or e-mail me (DOC)

doc0715@aol.com

You can include attachments if you'd like, the higher res-count the better.