Alcohol ConGlomeration and all members are bound to obey various laws of the city of Louisville and the state of Kentucky, as well as the policies of the Ramada Plaza Hotel Louisville. It is hotel policy that alcohol is not allowed in the convention center.
No one under the age of 21 is allowed to consume or possess alcoholic beverages in the state of Kentucky. It is unlawful to serve alcoholic beverages to anyone under the age of 21. No one is allowed to consume or possess open containers of alcohol in public spaces. If you are seen in convention spaces with an alcoholic beverage, convention staff will ask you to take the alcohol to your room immediately.
Please be responsible. For those who are old enough to drink: If you drink too much, please retire to your room.
If you need help, please ask. Convention staff will ask you to retire to your room if you are disruptive to convention events. If you are not staying at the hotel -- please do not try to drive under the influence of alcohol! We are more than happy to call and pay for a taxi for you. Also, the hotel will not permit you to sleep in public spaces.
Children
It is important to us and the future of fandom that we involve our children in the multifaceted worlds of science fiction and fantasy. To that end, we encourage parents to bring children of all ages to the convention and its events.
Because of the lack of demand for baby sitting services in the past and a lack of dependable, professional help that we feel comfortable leaving children with, ConGlomeration will not offer baby sitting services this year. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
A track of children's events and programming will be scheduled throughout the weekend, targeting several ages. We hope you and your children will take advantage of these programs to take part in fandom for the future. Please monitor your child's experience -- some programs cover adult-topic material. ConGlomeration makes every attempt to schedule adult-topic programming in the late night hours. Movies shown as part of official convention programming from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. will not be rated above PG-13.
We want to remind parents that they are responsible for their children at all times. If a child wanders away, please check with Registration. If your child is left unattended and a staff member observes a child misbehaving to the point of endangering self or others, destroying hotel property or disrupting programming, the child's membership badge will be confiscated. The child will be taken to the Hospitality Suite until a parent can be located and informed of the situation. Upon the third offense, the child's membership will be revoked, and the parent will be asked to remove the child permanently from convention areas.
Pets
Licensed guide and companion animals are welcome at ConGlomeration. For the health, safety and comfort of our members, we ask that no other pets enter public convention spaces.
Contact the Crowne Plaza Louisville for details on its policy for pets who stay in private rooms.
Room Parties
Room parties have become a standard at every convention in the world, and we are no different. Room parties are not official ConGlomeration events. Room parties are hosted by individuals in private hotel rooms.
We would like to offer some suggestions and information regarding these parties.
- Parties are often noisy, so please be sure to request a room in our convention area so that nonconvention members are not disturbed.
- Room party organizers are reminded that you are responsible for your guests' behavior and for observing the law and hotel policy.
- If you are planning to serve alcohol, remember that by hosting the party you are responsible for those people to whom you serve alcohol. Legal drinking age in Kentucky is 21.
Weapons
Weapons, either real or realistically simulated, may not be worn or carried in convention areas. Dealers may sell weapons in the Dealers Room, provided weapons are wrapped securely for removal from the room. Absolutely no demonstrations of weapons are allowed in the Dealers Room.
Weapons may be worn or carried as part of a costume during the hours of Masquerade (from 6 to 10 p.m. on Saturday). You may also see weapons on costumers who take part in the Jail 'n' Bail charity activity. These exceptions will be closely monitored.
Please use extreme caution at all times.
Please refrain from wearing weapons in the hotel main lobby at all times.
Rules and Policies Questions?
Contact Sean Reck, Co-Chair.
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