From: al045@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Gergely Tapolyai) Newsgroups: alt.bbs Subject: North Coast Lights 1994 Date: 21 Feb 1994 22:45:20 GMT Organization: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH (USA) Lines: 141 Message-ID: <2kbdi0$a6k@usenet.INS.CWRU.Edu> Reply-To: al045@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Gergely Tapolyai) NNTP-Posting-Host: eeyore.ins.cwru.edu .................................................... .. .. .. North Coast Lights 1994 Searchlight Convention .. .. .. .................................................... Interested in modem telecommunications?... Are you currently a BBS sysop?... Are you interested in becoming one?... Then don't miss this 1994 convention and a great line-up of speakers presenting the very newest developments in online communications! Some of the invited organizations include: * IBM - OS/2 Operating System and it's Future * DigiBoard - Run a 10 line BBS on a Single PC! * D'Bridge - Echomail Frontend Software for Your BBS * Merlin Systems - Searchlight BBS and Internet Connectivity * Planet Systems - Low-Cost Echomail Delivery via Satelite * Hayes, MicroCom - Future of Modem Communications * Telegraphix - RIP graphics - The new VGA version! Several individuals will also be speaking on topics such as "Legal Issues of Running a BBS", "How to Install Virtually ANY Door Program", and "Running a BBS For Profit." In addition, many third-party software authors will be on-hand to show their software and address problems and concerns. And, of course, Searchlight Software's development team will be on hand to demonstrate new features and answer your questions. This is an excellent opportunity to rub elbows with the authors and to make recommendations and suggestions for the software. In the evenings, you can join your fellow attendees in the convention hospitality suite. The suite is open for your relaxation 24 hours per day during your stay. You will normally find complimentary snacks and beverages available in the suite. It's a casual meeting place where you can socialize in a friendly, comfortable atmosphere. Of course, as is tradition during Searchlight conventions, Star Trek will be shown Saturday evening. For those who are more adventuresome, you can plan some of your time to be spent exploring the City of Cleveland, with it's rich variety of entertainment and cultural attractions. The hotel concierge staff stands ready to assist you with recommendations and making arrangements for your outside activities. You registration packet will contain information about area attractions. We are also having a drawing for lucky attendees. The prizes include such things as high speed modems, software packages, subscriptions to computer related magazines, and many other great items... Everyone is welcome! You do NOT have to be a System Operator, a Searchlight owner, or even have a computer. As long as you are interested in telecommunication through modems, you will find this convention informative and enjoyable! The Convention will last from June 2, 1994, a Thursday, 3:00 pm through June 5, 1994, a Sunday, 12:00 pm. This years gathering promises to be the best yet... We look forward to seeing you there!! -- North Coast Lights '94 Committee Quick Breakdown --------------- When? June 2-5, 1994. (Thursday 3:00 pm - Sunday 12:00 pm ) Check in on Thursday 3:00 pm, and checkout by Sunday 12:00 pm. Sessions run from 9:00 am till 5:00 pm with breaks in-between, on Friday and Saturday. Where? At the Holiday Inn in Independence, Ohio (a suburb of Cleveland). Holiday Inn of Independence 6001 Rockside Road Independence, Ohio 44131 Reservations: (216) 524-8050 <-- You must use this number Hotel Room Cost? We have negotiated a special reduced rate of 65 US$ per night for single or double occupancy. To make your hotel reservations: Contact Holiday Inn Independence directly at (216) 524-8050 (mention "North Coast Lights" to receive the convention rate) Conference Fee? Pre-registration before May 16,1994: 45 US$/CAN$ (pre-registrations must be post-marked by May 16, 1994) Registrations after May 16, 1994 as well as on-site registrations at the conference will be: 55 US$/CAN$ Conference rates are per person. Make Checks or Money Orders to: "North Coast Lights" Send registrations to: Gergely Tapolyai/North Coast Lights 1994 P.O. Box 94135 Cleveland, Ohio 44101-6135 Questions? You can contact us via one of the following methods: BBS: (216) 951-9150 or (216) 631-9285 (send e-mail to Gergely Tapolyai) Internet: al045@cleveland.freenet.edu US Postal: Gergely Tapolyai/North Coast Lights '94 P.O. Box 94135 Cleveland, Ohio 44101-6135 Voice Telephone: (216) 951-7401 -- al045@Cleveland.Freenet.Edu , TAPOLYAI, Gergely Janos P.O.Box 94135 Cleveland, Ohio 44101-6135