Kansas City’s Premier Anime Convention
Announcements
Staff All-Call Reminder
July 24, 2010 at 8:22 AM
Don't forget: the staff all-call is tomorrow, Sunday the 25th! Join us at Antioch Library at 2:00 p.m. to chat with directors and find out what spot in the convention you would be perfect for. We still need many more applicants, so remember to fill out an application online before you come.
If you can't physically be at the meeting, you can attend online via Skype. Just contact username "nakakon" by 2:00 and you'll get all the juicy details.
Staff applications now available
July 12, 2010 at 12:30 PM
Interested in working at Naka-Kon 2011? Fill out an application form today. We are in need of Staff (work 40 hours, at least 20 of which is at kon), Convention Assistants (work 20 hours at kon), Convention Helpers (work 20 hours total immediately before and after kon), and a few Directors (no work hour requirement, but lots of responsibility).
All you need to put in a staff application is a forum login. If you don't already have an account, you can sign up here.
If you plan on attending the Staff All-Call on July 25, please fill out an application online before coming. If you can't attend the all-call, feel free to fill out an application anyway!
Super low badge prices at AFW
July 7, 2010 at 6:48 PM
Going to Anime Fest Wichita this weekend? We'll have pre-registration for Naka-Kon 2010 available for only $25 (cash or check only, please). We'll also have brand new free pens, stickers, and manga bookmarks, and a selection of fabulous prizes up for grabs at our table in the vendor room. Stop by and see us!
2011 Staff All-Call: July 25
July 5, 2010 at 12:56 PM
Interested in being a staffer at Naka-Kon 2011? Join us at the staff all-call at Antioch Library on Sunday, July 25 at 2:00 p.m. The library is located at 8700 Shawnee Mission Parkway in Merriam, Kansas.
In addition to staff positions, we have a few director spots still available if you are interested in contributing more time and effort than a regular staff member.
Not local? No problem! You can apply to be staff whether or not you can physically come to staff meetings - all you need is a free Skype account.
Online staff applications will be available soon. We prefer that you apply online before coming to the meeting so we know how many people to expect. Watch for another announcement with a link to the application form in the next week or two.
Forum updates tonight (Update)
June 29, 2010 at 10:45 PM
Seems I lied a little. Forum software isn't playing nice. I'll will fix it this weekend. Back to the regularly schedule forum activities.
Forum updates tonight
June 29, 2010 at 9:17 PM
Heads up: Ryltar will update the forums later tonight, so everything will be offline for a couple of hours. The update should help reduce the number of spambots we've been getting lately. Thanks for your patience!
Naka-Kon 2011 Dates and Location
June 6, 2010 at 2:12 PM
This is the moment you've all been waiting for... drumroll, please!
*pause*
Ok, so we forgot to hire a drummer. In any case, Naka-Kon 2011 will be held February 18-20 at the Hyatt Regency Crown Center, the same weekend and location as 2010. Hotel rooms will be available for $126 per night for up to four occupants.
If you'd like to be a staff member, information can be found in the following topic: viewtopic.php?f=2&t=7208
Stay tuned for information about when and how you can register for the convention and reserve hotel rooms!
Re-Kon: The Naka-Kon Reunion
April 18, 2010 at 1:41 PM
Join all your Naka-Kon friends for food and fun at Shawnee Mission Park - rain or shine! Please RSVP on Facebook if you plan to come.
THIS EVENT HAS A COVER FEE OF $5, which includes one hot dog and one hamburger (or Boca burger) for each attendee, in addition to two beverages (Mountain Dew, Coke or bottled water). Any extra money (after paying for food and park fees) will go toward making Naka-Kon even better for 2011.
Please feel free to bring snacks of any kind, as Naka-Kon will not be providing side dishes.
You can also help out by bringing games, Nerf guns, water guns and any other outdoor equipment that is easy to clean up after. Please note that water balloons are prohibited by the park - no water balloon fights, please! (For a full list of park rules, see http://jcprd.com/parks_facilities/regulations.cfm).
Hope to see you there!
P.S.: If you're a vegetarian and would like Boca Burgers, please post on the Facebook wall so we make sure to buy enough.
And the winner is...
March 14, 2010 at 8:36 AM
We asked, and you answered: our phoenix mascot's name is Tomo! Thanks to Aaron Thompson for submitting the name, and to everyone who voted on the forums.
Vote on our new mascot's name!
March 6, 2010 at 8:10 PM
We've collected your name suggestions, and the top five submissions are now available on the Naka-Kon forums.
The poll will close on Saturday, March 13 at 7:00 p.m. All voters must sign up for a free forum account. Please register well before the voting deadline, as our director of online media must authenticate your account before you can log in.
Cosplay Cosmic Bowling - March 20
February 28, 2010 at 3:53 PM
Cosplay Cosmic Bowling
Place: Olathe Lanes East, 303 North Lindenwood Drive, Olathe, KS 66062
Time: 10:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Cost: $12 per person, including non-bowlers. Price includes shoe rental for bowlers. We will also be selling kon swag such as t-shirts and dog tags, so bring a little extra money for swag and snacks.
Attire: Feel free to wear modest cosplays or your rave gear. Cosmic Bowling means black lights and disco balls!
Here’s how it works:
1. Arrive at Olathe Lanes East any time after 9:15 p.m. on Saturday, March 20.
2. DO NOT PAY THE BOWLING ALLEY – PAY NAKA-KON.
3. Head to the back room to pay (cash or check), get your hand stamped and be assigned to a bowling lane.
4. Show your hand stamp at the shoe counter to get your bowling shoes.
5. Go to your assigned lane and bowl away!
Bowling lanes are first-come, first-served. If you don’t like the lane you have been assigned to, you can swap with someone on another lane if you both talk to the Naka staffer who assigned you lanes before you switch.
Please RSVP no later than 24 hours before the event on Facebook or shoot an e-mail to konclub@naka-kon.com.
2011 Badge Contests and Commemorative 2010 DVD
February 23, 2010 at 1:33 PM
Thank you all for coming to Naka-Kon for a spectacular sixth year!
If you plan to come to Naka-Kon 2011, make sure you fill out a survey and tell us what you thought of 2010. We’ll be using your answers to decide on a location for Naka 2011 (which is why we haven’t announced that yet). You also have a chance to win a free badge to Naka 2011 just by filling out this short survey, so make sure to take advantage of that!
We’re also having a contest to name our new phoenix mascot. Here’s how it works:
1. E-mail your mascot name suggestion, along with your real name, to phoenix@naka-kon.com.
2. Let the Naka-Kon staff narrow down the name choices to the top five names.
3. Visit the Naka-Kon forums two to three weeks after the convention to vote on your favorite phoenix name. Visit the Suggestions section and look for the sticky topic named “Mascot Naming Contest” to place your vote.
4. Watch for an announcement of the winning name three weeks after the convention.
The person who suggested the winning name will win a free badge to Naka-Kon 2011.
Finally, if you never want to forget your experiences at Naka-Kon 2010, you can order a commemorative CD or DVD containing photos and video (including the cosplay contest) taken by our official photographer and videographer. They only cost $15 including shipping (or $20 for the CD and DVD set), so make sure to pre-order your copy today.
Once again, thank you all for making Naka-Kon 2010 the stunning success it was. We’ll see you all next year!
Love,
The Naka-Kon Staff
Naka-Kon 2010 Attendance
February 21, 2010 at 5:39 PM
Numbers for this year: 222 staff, guests and vendors, and 3862 attendees. That's 4084 total people here for kon! Woohoo!
Naka-Kon 2010 Schedule and Program Book available online!
February 19, 2010 at 10:49 AM
Hey everyone, for your viewing pleasure I give you the Naka-Kon 2010 Program Book (.pdf) and the Naka-Kon 2010 Schedule of Events (.pdf) for 2010! Download them to your laptop or smart phone and have all the information you need for this years convention at your digital fingertips. Then come by and get the real ones with your badge. Trust me, this year's program book is really cool!
Naka-Kon 2010 revs up today!
February 18, 2010 at 10:41 AM
Pre-registration badge pickup starts tonight from 7:00 to 10:00. That means staff members are already on-site, and may not have access to the Naka-Kon forums, Facebook page, Twitter or e-mail accounts.
If you have a question that you need answered, please read the Naka-Kon website to make sure the answer is not already listed. If you still have questions, you can ask any staff member (we'll be wearing bright red shirts that say STAFF on them) once you get to the convention.
See you soon!
<3, the staff
Last call for convention assistants!
February 15, 2010 at 3:35 PM
Naka-Kon still needs more people to help things go smoothly this year! We're looking for a few good people who can help run the volunteer desk this weekend.
Here's what you get:
* One free badge (we'll refund yours if you paid already!)
* One free staff shirt (they look really cool!)
* Unlimited access to the Kon Suite (drinks and munchies for free!)
* Access to the 'Dead Dog' party on Sunday night (even more drinks and munchies for free!)
* Access to the convention assistant subsections on the Naka-Kon forums
* The pleasure of knowing that you were an integral part of Kansas City’s premier Anime Convention!
Please apply as soon as possible if you're interested. We really need your help!
2010 Vendors and Artists
February 10, 2010 at 10:27 AM
A listing of 2010 vendors and artists is now available on the Exhibit Hall page.
Panel listing and schedule
February 6, 2010 at 5:36 PM
The panel listing and schedule for Naka-Kon 2010 are now live at http://naka-kon.com/panel.
Registration lines and room parties
February 4, 2010 at 9:36 AM
Want to know what to bring to get through the reg line as fast as possible? Check out our updated registration FAQ.
Thinking about having a room party? Make sure to OK it with the convention committee no later than February 16. All the room party rules are on our rules page.
Kon Rate Hotel Room Deadline Extension
January 21, 2010 at 11:15 AM
Forgot to get your hotel room booked before the 16th? Lucky you - the Hyatt has graciously extended Kon rate reservations to February 6. Until that date, rooms only cost $119 per night via this link. Regular rate hotel rooms cost upwards of $177, so make sure to book your room before the 6th!
