Good Deeds

While you're at MarsCon, you can help the community by taking part in one or more of these Good Deeds.

USS Nokomis Second Annual MarsCon Blood Drive

Since Robert Heinlein organized his first drive at MidAmericon in 1976, blood drives have been a staple at many big cons. In keeping with this grand tradition, the USS Nokomis is once again proud to host a MarsCon blood drive on Saturday, March 3rd from noon to 5:00. Remember these handy pointers:

You can save THREE lives with your donation
It only takes about an hour
Almost everyone can donate blood, even if they stayed up late partying on Friday night

If you have not yet signed up to donate, there is still time. Stop by the lobby after noon on Saturday to schedule your time. Several Nokomis members will be wandering the halls to look for donors, too, so we will find you if you don't find us!! You can also reserve a time by stopping in to the WDF room on Friday night and finding Mary, who will take your information and lock in your appointment.

Please remember: you have the ability to be a hero and save lives by doing something very simple. Go boldly to the bus and roll up your sleeve!!

Food Drive Party Contest

We are bringing back something that was a huge hit at MarsCon 2004, the Party Contest Food Drive. Everyone at MarsCon can vote for his/her favorite party by bringing donations of canned goods or non-perishable food items. Drop off your donations (a.k.a. votes) by Registration. Each item counts as one vote for the party of your choice, and you may vote as often as you like. We'll post a giving chart by Registration so you can keep track of how well your favorite party is doing, and possibly rush out to buy more cans/items to stuff the ballot box with. Voting closes at 10:00 am Sunday, but you're welcome to donate more food until the convention closes. We'll announce the winning party at Closing Ceremonies.

The following foods and hygiene products are needed:

canned meats, beef stew, chili, peanut butter, canned vegetables, canned fruits, pasta and sauces, cereal, boxed meals, hearty soups, dried peas/beans, rice, instant potatoes, 100% fruit juices, fruit preserves

shampoo, deodorant, soap, diapers, toilet paper, toothpaste, feminine hygiene products, laundry detergent, household cleaning supplies, paper towels

No glass containers, perishable items, or home canned goods, please!

All food collected will be donated to the Twin Cities' Second Harvest Heartland.

MarsCon 2007
March 2-4, 2007
Holiday Inn Select
Bloomington, MN
If you're looking for the Marscon held in Williamsburg, Virginia click here.

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