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                                  CALL FOR BIDS

     It's time to start thinking about NetCon '94.  This short document will
explain what it is and how it will happen (if it will; that's up to you).

     NetCon is an annual get-together of people whose common interest is
Bitnet, and as it's evolved, primarily the Bitnet Relay.  In the past these
get-togethers have been mostly for fun although at each one an attempt is made
to present something of interest to the Network community, i.e. speakers,
presentations, etc.  It's hosted by a different networker each year,
traditionally in varying locations.  It's mainly an opportunity to meet in
person and socialize with a large number of people with whom you've only had
electronic contact.

     NetCon takes place Memorial Day weekend, which in 1994 will be from
Friday, May 27th to Monday, May 30th.  The location of NetCon '94 has not yet
been determined.  Here's how it gets to be determined:

     Members of the NetCon Society (networkers who've attended past NetCons)
vote on bids offered by people on behalf of various locales.  A bid is a
detailed document containing information about how the bidder proposes to host
NetCon.  It includes information about the town or city and what about it is
attractive and would entice people to attend NetCon.  It must also contain very
detailed information about expenses attendees might expect to incur.  This
means that a hotel must be located and rates determined, travel information
summarized, etc.

     Anyone may bid to host NetCon.  However, anyone even thinking about it
needs to understand that there's a lot of work required and bids into which not
very much effort has been put will likely not be considered as serious
candidates.

     The deadline for bids is January 31, 1994.  They should be sent on or
before that date to either: Alex Rudd (AHRJJ@CUNYVM) or Reba Taylor
(REBAT@VTVM1) (sending to both is okay, too).  A discussion of the bids will
then take place and a vote held to determine the winning bid and the location
of NetCon '94.

     If you think you'd like to host NetCon '94 and would like more detailed
information on what a bid should include, please contact me directly
(AHRJJ@CUNYVM).

     If you have no interest in hosting NetCon '94 but would like to attend it,
you should subscribe to the NetCon '94 listserv list.  Information about
NetCon, when it becomes available, will be posted only to that list.  Here's
how to subscribe to it:

     Send e-mail to:  LISTSERV@VTVM1

     You do not need to indicate a Subject: line.  On the first line of the
message put:  SUBSCRIBE NETCON-L FirstName LastName

     Use your own first and last names, of course.

For your information.