SaberCon I - Can it happen? ALL input welcomed.

**Lord Dottore Matto** · 08-05-2013, 10:05 AM

The major topic of discussion at last weekend's Saber Summit III was a Community-wide get together. I hesitate to call it a "Conference", but something that has a much greater number of attendees associated with it than the "classic" Saber Summits hosted by Yoda, Novastar and myself. For those who have never actually hosted an event like this, there are hundreds of hours of preparatory and logistical work (even for a 40 person event). I will coordinate the initial organization of this "Con" and will offer my expertise (such that it is) to make this happen. There are many things to discuss, so lets jump right in.

The first item for discussion is how many people would want to attend? When I say COMMUNITY WIDE, I mean it. JSSDC members, Fx members, TCSS members, IRA members, NDSF members everyone. For each forum involved, I will need at least one ADMIN to be on the board of Directors for this event. Step up and offer your time. I will accept you. I know the ADMINS of all of those forums and none of you can say that we don't get along on a personal level, so get with me and lets do this.

The first thing to do is to post in this thread that you would come. The event will be in the Summer (so that those with children can bring them or find adequate child care). The event will be hosted at a resort of some sort. There will be a registration cost associated with the event. A break down of where the money goes will be available after the event is completed. An itinerary is yet to be developed. I have ideas (and many were discussed at SSIII) but will be taking ideas in another thread IF and ONLY IF there is sufficient interest in this event to warrant the work that it will take to make it happen.

Post away.

**Silver Serpent** · 08-05-2013, 10:27 AM

I would love to attend, even if it was nothing more than sitting around having a few drinks with the masters in the saberbuilding community.

My actual attendance would depend on location and personal finances. I'm sure I could talk the wife into a weekend getaway if it's someplace nice.

**amwolf** · 08-05-2013, 10:29 AM

I'm interested. If I have to send my wife and a few of her friends to celebrate her fif... er, twenty-ninth birthday for a few days next summer then she can tolerate me slipping off for a few days to meet and greet and maybe learn a thing or two.

**Yoshi-Taka** · 08-05-2013, 10:45 AM

I would attend, though it greatly depends on where it would be located.

**Starwinder** · 08-05-2013, 11:05 AM

Saw this post on Fx too and wasn't sure which forum i should comment on lol

I'm with SS; personally, i would love to attend if for nothing more than to kick back with the masters and meet in person others in this great community who have inspired me (or helped answer my dumb questions). That being said, my attendance would depend on finances and location. And i would most likely not attend next summer since my resources are already committed to SDCC '14

**Lord Dottore Matto** · 08-05-2013, 02:09 PM

Just need to know how many folks would want to come. No ADMIN's here need volunteer. Strydur's got that part all under control

**Zzan** · 08-05-2013, 02:18 PM

I would love to attend something like this, though I echo others sentiments that location and finances at the time would influence my ability to come.

**madmaxx** · 08-05-2013, 07:28 PM

wouldn't this sort of thing just devolve into everyone drooling over sloths works?

**Onli-Won Kanomi** · 08-05-2013, 10:01 PM

We'll always drool over Sloth's work anyway so that wouldn't be a change lol but I'm sure we could find some of each others sabers drool-worthy as well eh?

I'm definitely interested but whether I'd also be able would depend as others have mentioned on personal finances and location. I am fairly confident I could make it to Chicago for a SaberCon with a year or so for scrimping and saving...not so confident whether I could make it to Cali or Fla...that's just my 'situation' - YMMV of course.