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A Fan-Operated Science Fiction and Fantasy Literary and Filk Convention in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area
FenCon VIII: September 23-25, 2011
FenCon VIII was the host for DeepSouthCon 49, a gathering of fans
from across the southern United States. This was the first DSC held in Texas.
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- Convention Chair: Julie Barrett
- Location: Crowne Plaza North Dallas
14315 Midway Road; Addison, TX 75001
- Theme: Southern Steam
- Attendance: 900
- GoH: Gail Carriger
- Music GoH: Joe Bethancourt
- Fen GoH: Steven H Silver
- Artist GoH: Vincent Di Fate*
- Science GoH: Les Johnson
- Toastmaster: Bradley Denton
- Special Guest: Lou Anders
- Special Guest: Stephan Martiniere
(*Due to professional commitments, Vincent attended virtually.)
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FenCon Designated Charity
Our designated charity for
FenCon VIII / DeepSouthCon 49 was Habitat for Humanity
of South Collin County, Texas. This nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry seeks to
"eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world, and to make decent shelter a matter of
conscience and action". Our charity auction and the limited-edition Vincent Di Fate cover print
raised $2500 for this worthy cause. |
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FenCon VIII T-shirts
Convention Shirt
Artist: Mel. White
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Staff Shirt
Artist: Julie Barrett
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2011 Short Story Contest Winners
- First Place: "Rufus and Me" by Rick Helmich of Alexander, Arkansas
- Second Place: "The Dark Goddess Rises" by Seth Skorkowsky of Denton, Texas
- Third Place: "The Price of Progress" by Michael Simon of Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
FenCon VIII Publications
Program Book
Artist: Vincent Di Fate
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Convention Guide
Artist: Stephan Martiniere
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Charity Print
Artist: Vincent Di Fate
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Notable Performances
FenCon ION convention newsletter
Last updated 23 September 2014
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