ALAMO is a Texas-based non-profit organization. “Worldcon: is a service mark of the World Science Fiction Society, an unincorporated literary society. Logo by Brad Foster WELCOME TO WINDYCON 39! The Zombie Apocalypse is here! Whether you’re a victim or a survivor, it’s great to see you at WindyCon this year! Convention Rules............................. 2 I know that zombies aren’t so good at reading a Program Book, but those of you who still can read should make sure Department Hours.............................3 to take a good look at the schedule so you can shamble on Hotel Map.........................................3 down and grab a seat for what we’ve got planned. Welcome to ISFiC.............................5 Restaurant Guide....................41 & 42 From our lineup of panels, to our concerts with our guests Amy McNally and Seanan McGuire, to our fabulous StaffList................................ 43&44 masquerade, and our new late-night movie program with The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Shaun of the Dead, there’s always something to do! (And did I mention the Seanan McGuire................................7 parties? And the gaming? And...) Pete Abrams......................................9 Of course, none of this could happen without all of the Amy McNally................................. 11 folks who’ve spent the last year working diligently to Steve Jackson..................................13 make this convention come together. I can’t thank them Eric S. Raymond.............................15 all individually in this space, but if you flip back to the staff list, you’ll get an idea of how many people it’s taken to Jay Bonansinga...............................17 make this happen. They’ve done quite a job and I greatly appreciate all of their hard work. And if they look like they’re shambling a bit themselves this Anime................... ...........39 & 40 weekend, maybe they’re just tired, not actually infected. Art Show.............. .....................10 - Bill Roper Artists’ Alley........ .....................18 Costuming............ .....................14 Con Suite.............. .....................14 Bill and I have teamed up to bring you a diverse mix of Dealers................. ...................... 6 guests and events. This is the year we become infected and Gaming................. 33-35, 37 & 38 reanimated! Being a co-chair this year has given me the opportunity to participate in one of the best themes I could Kids Programming .................... 20 ever think of: zombies! Masquerade.......... .....................12 Parties................... .....................14 Yes, I think zombies are great for everyone. This is a theme Special Events...... .....................19 that everyone can be a part of. You don’t need a deep knowledge, make up, fancy props, or costuming. Just get Volunteers............ ...................... 6 out there and do your best zombie shuffle! While you’re shuffling along, don’t forget to thank the all­ volunteer staff who dedicate their spare time organizing and Friday....................................21 & 22 running this fun and wonderful convention. Without them, Saturday..............22, 23, 25-27 & 29 this convention wouldn’t be the success that it is. Sunday...................................30 & 31 This has been a tumultuous year for local fandom. We’ve lost some people that have helped and guided us. We’ve also gained some new people who have brought with them a sense of enthusiasm that is renewing and refreshing. I’m pretty lucky to have been a part of it. Thank you. -Richard France Cover Art © Pete Abrams Interior Illustrations © Seanan McGuire & © Deb Kosiba CONVENTION RULES Welcome to Windycon 39. This is our fifth year here 14. Our venue has a restriction allowing only dogs on at the Westin and they are quite pleased to have us the property; no cats, rats, spiders, snakes, ferrets, back and we love to be here. We ask that you continue birds, unicorns, etc. are allowed. If you have a dog to respect the facility and its employees. accompanying you, you must take it from your room for its walk and then back to your room.The only Remember to be nice to others and treat everyone as exception are dogs who are also service animals, you would like to be treated. The convention reserves meaning they have been trained in obedience and the right to revoke your membership with no refund task skills to meet the needs of a disabled person. If for disrupting the convention or breaking any rules you bring your canine service animal into convention and policies, and the spirit thereof, as well as causing space, please make certain it is properly harnessed trouble of any sort. If it’s illegal in Illinois or Lombard, and identified according to the relevant statutes. it is illegal at the convention. 15. Smoking is prohibited by local law and ordinance within the convention facilities. There are Here are a few rules you need to be aware of: designated areas with the appropriate refuse bins for those who wish to indulge outside.Please 1. You must have your badge with you at all times in respect those not wishing to indulge with you and order to enter or stay in any convention function. keep the specified distance away from the doors. 2. You must present your badge to any member of the staff, including our door guards, who request it. Harassment Policy 3. A lost badge may be replaced at Registration for Discrimination (based on, but not limited to, gender, the cost of an at-the-door badge. race, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, 4. No real weapons or anything that can be mistaken gender identity, or physical/mental disability) is not for one can be carried on premises. Costume and tolerated. Harassment of any kind is not tolerated. prop weapons must be approved by operations and If someone tells you “no” or asks you to leave them convention security and, if necessary, be peace alone, your business with them is done. bonded. 5. Energy weapons are restricted to only visible light If you feel that you are being discriminated against lasers (400-700 nm) of up to 1 mW continuous wave or harassed, or if you notice someone behaving 6. Any weapons purchased in the dealers’ room, real inappropriately (such as violating hotel or convention or not, must be taken from the dealers room to policies), we respectfully suggest the following: your room or to operations for approval if you wish to carry it. ► If you feel comfortable doing so, point out the 7. No projectile instruments of any kind. Not real, inappropriate behavior to the person(s) involved. not Nerf, nothing. Often this will solve the problem immediately. 8. No open live steel period. It must be sheathed and ► If you do not feel comfortable talking with the be approved by and peace bonded by Operations/ person(s) involved, or if talking to them does Security. not resolve the issue, please report the situation 9. If you wish to use a weapon in the masquerade immediately to any ISFiC/Windycon event you must clear it with the masquerade director and coordinator (i.e. Windycon chair, Vice-chair, transport it directly to the event and then directly Members of the ISFiC Board, Security, or Con back to your room afterwards. Ombudsman). It would be extremely helpful if you 10. Anything used as a weapon in any threatening could provide a name, badge name/number and/ manner, whether real, real looking, prop, toy, or physical description of the person(s) involved. or otherwise, will result in its confiscation and Please remember that we need to know about any possibly the revocation of your membership incidents during the event in order to take action. without refund. 11. Windycon reserves the right to prohibit any Windycon and ISFiC reserves the right revoke the weapon, real or not, at its sole discretion. membership of anyone failing to conform to the letter 12. If you damage the hotel, you will pay to fix it. and spirit of these policies, those of our hotel, and the 13. A costume must not leave bits of itself behind. This laws of the City of Lombard and the State of Illinois. especially goes for things that would damage the hotel including, but not limited to: blood, body parts, If there are any questions you can direct them to dripping gore, ichor, brains, eyes, internal organs, Operations. We hope you have a wonderful time at external organs, or anything else that might fall off. the convention. Programming Walnut Artist’s Alley & Gophers Programming Maple Lilac A Lilac B Junior Ballroom A Operations Oak Special Events & Programming Programming Board room Programming Junior Ballroom B Lilac C Lilac D Programming Costuming Cypress A Cypress B Cypress A Junior Ballroom C Anime Cypress B Magnolia Con Suite Registration Magnolia C Information Desk Magnolia C Gaming Dealer’s Art Front Desk Room Show HARRY GARAY’S Steve Jackson ITALIAN Gaming STEAKHOUSE HOLY MACKERELI Grand Foyer Art Friday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m. Friday Friday Saturday 8:00 a.m. -2:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Artist setup only Sunday 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Break for Opening Ceremonies) 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Open to attendees 8:30 p.m. -10:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m.- 6:30 p.m. Open to attendees Saturday Noon Quick Sale opens Friday 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. - ???? Art Auction Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. May be open after the Masquerade 10:00 p.m.-ish Start art pickup (apx. time) Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Sunday Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.