The idea is to have a little convention in an unnamed place(possibly Florida) in a year or so. The reason why I say year, is it gives all of us some time to plan a trip of this magnitude.

The convention could take place at a hotel and then you could also book rooms for a few days. Or if someone has a house large enough to hold a party of this size, then possibly throw it there.

Some ideas that JJH and I have gone over were:

- Possibly a concert.
a.) I could arrange a concert with an orchestra(possibly the Florida Orchestra) to do a film music concert.

- Possibly have a composer come in and speak with us or even a few composers.(Myself and a few others on this board have contacts with some film composers and this could very well be planned.)

THE SET BACKS:

- Funds... where will we get funds from to host such a party.
a.) possibly sponsors or something along those lines.

I know we could throw in a lot more ideas and I would love to here some of your ideas.

Do you even think this is possible?

All I know is it is an awesome feeling to be around people that have the same passion you do, film music.

Thanks,
Aaron Collins
ACOLLINSUF@email.msn.com

Timmer will appear in the states fitted out in pin stripe, bowler and umbrella...

YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!

A BITCHIN' idea, friend Aaron; and (IMO) very do-able. We will not only be there, but will support the event with some funding & provide labor for set-up & clean-up.

We'll be needing those ideas, Scott!

Also: It would be nice to set up a fund for the less-fortunate and/or our overseas friends.....$$ should not prevent a high turnout. Frankly, I think that there is enough loose change in our collective couches to get some assistance to our European friends. Thoughts, anyone?

I want this thing to happen!

Seriously, I'm so there, I'll pay for our good friend Dan Brecher to be there out of my own pocket.

No need for a Shirley Temple buddy! I'm not 12!

So, Scott, what are your ideas?

We can make this happen and I think this is something worth planning. Mark, my pal, is definitely right about finding funds for people that cannot do it. I am all for this and want everyone on this board there!

Bye,
Aaron

Title suggestion : MovieMusic.comCON

I know Jeron was working on making some T-Shirts with the website logo available to members of the board. It's worth a consideration. Intrada might a good sponsor to tap, except they'd want it to happen in California.

--Kyp

Anyone got any CDs?

Seriously, people. It is never too early to start planning - and I also like to strike while the iron is hot. Think of all the memories, strengthened relationships, and good music! It would also be a fine thing to get lots of photos & written accounts of the "MM.Con" on the site, as a warm calling card for the casual visitor......

Jeron

LOL

--Kyp

NP: Chrono Cross OST

This sounds like Hometheaterforum meets.

As I keep saying, I've been thinking about trying to attend one of your next "concert conventions", but this is just plain fantastic, in particular because such a long-planned and "special" event will hopefully allow more people to come (I'm particularly thinking about us Europeans here, I never thought we'd ever be able to meet all together).

Mark, I'm incredibly flattered by your offer of financial aid, but I hope I can save enough on my own. This will certainly be worth it.

I'm counting the days! Even though I don't even know how many there are...

GREAT!

It will be GREAT to finally meet you, my friend. Having come this far (idea-wise) with the convention concept, I am now going to redouble my efforts. Calls to make, Aaron to talk to, etc.

I'm betting that we can make this happen next summer.

Another idea could be that we find a date that the space shuttle goes off next summer. This is just another idea I have and if you have not seen the space shuttle in person, then you are missing an awesome event!

But, like I said above, I am open to having it anywhere.

Now renting out a banquet hall or convention center could run about 1000 dollars. That means if we have a 100 members from this board donate 10 dollars(which is a very small token), that part could be taken care of.

As far as composers are concerned, that will be up to scheduling. So, the sooner we find a date, the quicker we can get onto things. But, I think the summer would be an excellent time to throw this bash!

Later,
Aaron

I was thinking that each member of the board could perhaps donate $5.00 a month. Since we have 12 months to go plus the amount of members (PeterK?) that could be quite some money. Let's assume we have 50 members. That would be $3000.00, certainly enough to take care of the hall etc.

Secondly, we could get some people to sponser others. I don't mean pay the whole trip, but just talking to some who are furtherst away and offer some help in that regard. I can see this happening, for it is already happening.

It might be possible to have Varese, Intrada, Coca-Cola, or any other company sponser some of this in exchange for a limited time of advertising, similar to what Disney does in their amusement parks.

We have a lot of Trekkers and Trekkies on the board. They do a lot of conventions. Let's find out how those are organized and get further ideas from there.

Well, that's all I got right now. If anything else comes to mind I will post them.

Scott

MAN, YOU'VE SOLD ME!!!

....and of coarse I want to meet you all!

Actually, though (putting lawyer hat on--even though he's still at work supposedly practicing law), someone should look into the kinds of licenses that might be required to play recordings to a public audience such as a convention. I don't know a thing about it myself--not an IP lawyer--but that might be an additional cost to consider.

JClark,

The playing of the music will not be a problem at all. I see this as a party rather than a convention. If we had 1000 people than maybe we could call this a "CONVENTION." Who knows, we might have a 1000 people by then.

Scott, the 5.00 dollars a month could work out very well. We will work something out.

I have talked to the Manager at Radisson and I could rent out the convention center(which is gigantic) for a small fee. But, of course this is in FL.

Money could be dispensed in these ways:

- Possible Concert
- Stereo Equipment
- Catering
- Composers money to attend

But, we have a year to plan! Let's hear some more ideas!

Thanks,
Aaron

Seriously: We HAVE to get you there!

Trust me, this community is tight and I am sure we can get you over here without any problems. I personally want everyone there and that is why I threw this idea out here now. We are planning for a time next summer and I know we can make this happen!

I will be gone for three days and will be back Monday. Hopefully when I get back some new and refreshing ideas will pop up!

Later,
Aaron

Would San Diego be a good place for this party?

where are u off to now?

This guy travels more than a flight attendant.

PeterK