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After hours Registration

Registration materials

When Registration is closed, the Bridge will have blank badges, At-The-Door (ATD) registration forms, a registration record book, and a cash box.
Registration materials must be kept secure.

Lost Badges, Replacements, and Corrections

Take down the name on the badge, the individual’s real name and where they can be contacted if their badge is located. Verify identification before returning the badge. Replacements for lost badges cost $20. Corrections to badges cost $5.

If lost badges are found, place them in the Lost Badge Box. Fill out the log sheet with the information for quick reference.

Handling Pre-registered People

  1. Check identification.
  2. Find the name in the Registration book.
  3. Get the badge based on the badge number in the registration book.
  4. Have the person sign the book.
  5. Hand over the badge, a program book, and a pocket program.

Handling Upgrades of Supporting Memberships

  1. Have them fill in their name on an ATD form and check the appropriate box.
  2. Find their name in the Registration book while they are filling in the form.
  3. Check their identification.
  4. Get the badge based on the badge number in the Registration book.
  5. Collect the cash or check for $20.
  6. Have them sign the book.
  7. Hand over the badge, a program book, and a pocket program.
  8. Put the ATD form and payment into the cash box.

Handling At The Door Registration

  1. Have them fill out an ATD form. Special cases must be handled by Registration. Only normal adult and child ATD memberships are handled on the Bridge.
  2. Check identification. See 0.
  3. Take cash or check. Adult ATD memberships cost $70. Child ATD memberships cost $30.
  4. Hand over the badge, a program book, and a pocket program.
  5. Put the ATD form and payment into the cash box.

Checking Identification

We check identification because we want to know who is attending Minicon. The badge is also our first line of defense against underage drinking. We can deal with behavior problems more effectively if we have a policy of recording the real name and address of each member. We also use this information to advertise the convention for next year.

Identification for a drinking badge must include a picture and a birth date. An acceptable form of identification for a non-drinking badge is the testimony of another, known, reputable person. If there is a question, problem, or common sense need for an exception, contact the Sub-Head or Head on duty.