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Aketuan 07-15-2011 06:05 AM

OK, BIG UPDATE:

The date has been announced for the meetup! :)

July 19-23, 2012
date subject to change

This date has been approved by a majority vote in the planning committee, however we would like to have input from everyone as to if this is ok. I have set up a poll here and there have been similar polls posted on all of the forums.

The planning committee represents the interests of ALL of the forums and is not run by one forum. There are liasons/reps for every major forum (Alan being our rep for ToS :) )
Mission Statement: "Celebrating Avatar and the Communities that it has created"

EDIT: List of people going is now posted here.


and here is the info straight from the source:
Quote:

We have some very great news to announce. The official dates have been decided on for Uniting the Clans 2012 (Name subject to change, but Uniting the Clans is our tag line). At this time all planning is be done for the 3rd week in July, in Seattle WA. That means:

July 19-23 People are welcome to arrive as the please but we will have suggested things that might be fun to do before the core day's. We are planning for two structured days (with free time, with scheduled events on Saturday and Sunday (21-22), and more suggested things to do on monday. Also, a few members of ToS (Tree of Souls) of planning some hiking and camping trips in the Olympic mountain range. So we will be on look out for that. All dates are subject to change at this point. More information coming soon.

~Zephaniah Washington
UC 2012 Planning Committee - Chairman.

-Aketuan
UC 2012 Planning Committee - Vice Chairman.

Human No More 07-15-2011 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fiyerwall (Post 148759)
A clan cosplay sounds awesome! I'm working hard on getting myself in shape so I can dress up like a Na'vi. How cool would it be to see a bunch of us walking around Seattle in full costume? :war:

I'm in :D

We need to have as many as we can... then we can film us walking down the street and people's reactions :P

ISV Venture Star 07-15-2011 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Human No More (Post 148935)
I'm in :D

We need to have as many as we can... then we can film us walking down the street and people's reactions :P

Reactions will be out of this world, trust me! :P Our clan will be in so many photos...

Dreaming Of Pandora 07-15-2011 01:49 PM

Put me down for Chance of Going: 60%
I will change this, depending on how finding a job goes and how much pay I will get. :P

Sarah Noel 07-15-2011 08:46 PM

For anyone that doesn't frequent the cosplay board, I've started a thread in the cosplay section about the 2012 clan cosplay here. A year is enough time to get in shape and leisurely make a well put together costume. I'd suggest it to anyone who thinks they're up for it.

Aketuan 07-15-2011 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ISV Venture Star (Post 148951)
Reactions will be out of this world, trust me! :P Our clan will be in so many photos...

:awesome: I can't wait.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dreaming Of Pandora (Post 148959)
Put me down for Chance of Going: 60%
I will change this, depending on how finding a job goes and how much pay I will get. :P

will do. :)


Quote:

Originally Posted by Sarah Noel (Post 148985)
For anyone that doesn't frequent the cosplay board, I've started a thread in the cosplay section about the 2012 clan cosplay here. A year is enough time to get in shape and leisurely make a well put together costume. I'd suggest it to anyone who thinks they're up for it.

cool, I'll go check that out.

Txonä Rolyu 07-16-2011 06:16 AM

Man that list just keeps growing! I love it! If I can find the accessories and paint and get someone enlisted to help me get painted, I WILL be dressing as a Na'vi AND I while in costume I will be speaking Na'vi ONLY. There will be people there who can translate. I'm not going to break character at all, I'm going to be all Na'vi all day! Well....at least while we're in public ;)

-Txonä Rolyu

MOMS Ball Avatar 07-16-2011 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aketuan (Post 148355)
Thanks for sharing the info Alan!


Anyway here is what we know about the next meetup coming in 2012...

(nothing is for sure, and some things WILL change)
Date: sometime in July 2012
How Long: friday-monday???
What's going on: Avatar Exhibit at the SFM, Group Viewings of the Movie, Clan meals, day hike, explore Seattle...
Extras: Backpacking Trip (possibly camping trip instead) would be Tuesday-Wednesday??

Anyway, that is just an idea of what could happen, things are too far away to start planning too much. However we have started a list going of people that are interested in going. This will help us to determine the amount of people and planning and such...

http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/7339/prelim6.png


I hope to see you all there! :)
-Aketuan

Only death will keep me away. Then I would giving my energy back to Eywa and I would be in the Tree of Souls at the exhibit. 100%

Alan 07-16-2011 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Txonä Rolyu (Post 149062)
Man that list just keeps growing! I love it! If I can find the accessories and paint and get someone enlisted to help me get painted, I WILL be dressing as a Na'vi AND I while in costume I will be speaking Na'vi ONLY. There will be people there who can translate. I'm not going to break character at all, I'm going to be all Na'vi all day! Well....at least while we're in public ;)

-Txonä Rolyu

Hey Txonä, That would be so cool seeing so many Na'vi all together! The beard would have to go though matey :P. Manybe you could speak English, but with a Na'vi accent?

Quote:

Originally Posted by MOMS Ball Avatar (Post 149068)
Only death will keep me away. Then I would giving my energy back to Eywa and I would be in the Tree of Souls at the exhibit. 100%

I sincerely hope it won't come to that matey. You're wanted mate!

Alan

Txonä Rolyu 07-16-2011 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan (Post 149075)
Hey Txonä, That would be so cool seeing so many Na'vi all together! The beard would have to go though matey :P. Manybe you could speak English, but with a Na'vi accent?

Alan

I'll gladly shave for this! And English? I didn't study Na'vi for a year and 3 months (it'll be 2 years and 3 months by the meet up) just to keep it all in. No, if I'm dressing as a Na'vi, I'm going ALL OUT. There will be people to translate :)

-Txonä Rolyu

'Oma Tirea 07-16-2011 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Txonä Rolyu (Post 149078)
I'll gladly shave for this! And English? I didn't study Na'vi for a year and 3 months (it'll be 2 years and 3 months by the meet up) just to keep it all in. No, if I'm dressing as a Na'vi, I'm going ALL OUT. There will be people to translate :)

-Txonä Rolyu

Sran. I'll likely be there to translate as needed. Ayoe soaia nìNa'vi lu fpi lun...

...and if you're ever thinking of doing English with a Na'vi accent, ke lu kea tìkin a tsakem fmi keng ;)

Alan 07-16-2011 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Txonä Rolyu (Post 149078)
I'll gladly shave for this! And English? I didn't study Na'vi for a year and 3 months (it'll be 2 years and 3 months by the meet up) just to keep it all in. No, if I'm dressing as a Na'vi, I'm going ALL OUT. There will be people to translate :)

-Txonä Rolyu

OooOOoooo, get you.:D Way to go matey. I know there will be no holding you back. You'll be like Toruk Makto for us all.:hi:

Alan

Human No More 07-16-2011 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Txonä Rolyu (Post 149078)
I'll gladly shave for this! And English? I didn't study Na'vi for a year and 3 months (it'll be 2 years and 3 months by the meet up) just to keep it all in. No, if I'm dressing as a Na'vi, I'm going ALL OUT. There will be people to translate :)

-Txonä Rolyu

I've found I can stick mine down and paint it quite well, not sure how obvious yours is though.

You'll certainly be the best of us doing costumes at speaking Na'vi though :P

mikkowilson 07-17-2011 10:58 AM

This is going to be aaawesome!

I see Aketuan already put me on the list without any consultation. He's of course right that I wouldn't miss this for the world.


Quote:

Originally Posted by Raiden (Post 148541)
It really helps to split a room with someone and split the hotel cost with them.

...Speaking of which. :rolleyes:

- Mikko

Human No More 07-19-2011 04:39 PM

Exactly one year to go :)

...too long, needs to be sooner :P

Alan 07-19-2011 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Human No More (Post 149452)
Exactly one year to go :)

...too long, needs to be sooner :P

Ahhhh....it'll soon go. Anyway we're getting our heads down and rolling up our sleves to plan it all out.:P

Moco Loco 07-20-2011 05:08 AM

I like having a real vacation to look forward to all year, and there is no way I'd rather spend my time :)

Dreaming Of Pandora 07-20-2011 10:36 PM

This isn't intended as spam but Avatar's Facebook profile just released news of a chance to win a trip to the Seattle Exhibition this year. Avatar | Facebook

You apparently sign up to this website AVATAR: The Exhibition Consumer Sweepstakes. Enter for a chance to Win One of Two Grand Prizes! | Bookperk and "buy" the 'Perk of the Day' and then you're signed up for a chance to win.

Since the contest is only available for the US and can only be used from August 1 - 31 2011, I won't be signing up for it :P

Human No More 07-21-2011 12:22 AM

Hmm, shame it's only for the US :(

Ah well, there is nothing in all of space that will stop me from getting there :)

Dreaming Of Pandora 07-21-2011 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Human No More (Post 149613)
Hmm, shame it's only for the US :(

Ah well, there is nothing in all of space that will stop me from getting there :)

That's the spirit :D

Aketuan 07-21-2011 05:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dreaming Of Pandora (Post 149603)
This isn't intended as spam but Avatar's Facebook profile just released news of a chance to win a trip to the Seattle Exhibition this year. Avatar | Facebook

You apparently sign up to this website AVATAR: The Exhibition Consumer Sweepstakes. Enter for a chance to Win One of Two Grand Prizes! | Bookperk and "buy" the 'Perk of the Day' and then you're signed up for a chance to win.

Since the contest is only available for the US and can only be used from August 1 - 31 2011, I won't be signing up for it :P

Great find...I might try it out. :)

too bad it is only for August though.

mikkowilson 07-21-2011 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dreaming Of Pandora (Post 149603)
This isn't intended as spam but Avatar's Facebook profile just released news of a chance to win a trip to the Seattle Exhibition this year. Avatar | Facebook

You apparently sign up to this website AVATAR: The Exhibition Consumer Sweepstakes. Enter for a chance to Win One of Two Grand Prizes! | Bookperk and "buy" the 'Perk of the Day' and then you're signed up for a chance to win.

Since the contest is only available for the US and can only be used from August 1 - 31 2011, I won't be signing up for it :P

Entry tickets to the exhibition? I'm already a member.
Copy of the ASG? Who doesn't have one?
2 hotel nights? Not much use as you still need to get to Seattle. Plus I already have a free hotel in Seattle for my use.
...
Plus, unless it comes with 50 of my closest friends there with me; what's the point?


Glad to see active marketing going on though. :)

- Mikko

Aketuan 07-21-2011 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikkowilson (Post 149678)
Plus, unless it comes with 50 of my closest friends there with me; what's the point?

- Mikko

:) Srane, 100% agreed.

Alan 07-21-2011 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikkowilson (Post 149678)
Entry tickets to the exhibition? I'm already a member.
Copy of the ASG? Who doesn't have one?
2 hotel nights? Not much use as you still need to get to Seattle. Plus I already have a free hotel in Seattle for my use.

Soo...are you going to enter it then?

*Runs for hometree*

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikkowilson
Plus, unless it comes with 50 of my closest friends there with me; what's the point?

Ooo, now there's an idea....BAH-HAHA.... :)

Oliver 07-26-2011 04:07 PM

i'm watching the videos, they are really good!



Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan (Post 148350)
Kaltxi folks,

Ok I know this is not the meet-up area on ToS. However, for those of you who might not frequent that little backwater I thought this might be of interest.

Some of you maybe aware that a number of us from the various Avatar fan forums, including this one, met up in Seattle at the beginning of June for the opening of the Avtar Exhibition at the Science Fiction Museum. It was an amazing experience to meet up at last having become friends through a fiber optic cable! I managed to capture the meet up on video and made a number of short videos to share. They are linked at the bottom of this post.

At the moment our friends from the LearnNa'vi clan are in Seattle having their meet up. Yesterday (Saturday 9th July) they took part in a panel discussion with the creator of the Na'vi Language, Paul Frommer. By the sounds of it they are having an outstanding time. You can find out more about what they are getting up to on their forum here:

Seattle Meetup

There is also a transcript from the panel discussion on this thread:

09 July :: The Panel and Bilingual Q&A

Believe me, it is an amazing experience to finally meet up and enjoy each other's company and talk Avatar until the wee hours of the morning. When it was coming to the end of the 4th June meet up there was one thing we all agreed on, and that was that we NEEDED to do it again. So we are looking to plan something for in a year's time in 2012.

So I hope this has wet your appetite, as once the LearnNa'vi clan come back and get settled down, we are looking to have a go at planning next year's mass meet up. It will be in Seattle again as the Avatar exhibition will still be on then and there will be pleanty of opportunities for activities to be planned. You can follow developments in the Meet Up section as and when we get stuck into it here:

Meetups - Tree of Souls - An Avatar Community Forum

In the meantime there is discussion ongoing in this thread:

http://www.tree-of-souls.com/meetups...ll_u_s-36.html

Here are the links to the videos from the 4th June meet up:
Part 1:
YouTube - ‪Seattle Meet Up 1.mp4‬‏
Part 2:
YouTube - ‪Seattle Meet Up 2.mp4‬‏
Part 3:
YouTube - ‪Seattle Meet Up Pt 3.mp4‬‏
Part 4:
YouTube - ‪Seattle Meet Up Pt 4.mp4‬‏
Part 5:
YouTube - ‪Seattle Meet Up Pt 5.mp4‬‏
Part 6:
YouTube - ‪Seattle Meet Up Pt 6.mp4‬‏
Part 7:
YouTube - ‪Seattle Meet Up Pt 7.mp4‬‏
Part 8:
YouTube - ‪Seattle Meet Up Pt 8.mp4‬‏

Eywa ngahu,

Alan


Fiyerwall 08-04-2011 03:50 AM

Hey Aketuan, do you know when the next meetup dates are going to be made official?

Alan 08-04-2011 06:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fiyerwall (Post 151540)
Hey Aketuan, do you know when the next meetup dates are going to be made official?

Kaltxi Fiyerwall. :hi: I've just asked the question of the planning team when the date will be able to be confirmed. I'll let you and the rest of the folks know as soon as I get an answer.

Alan

Moco Loco 08-04-2011 06:46 AM

Seriously, I am buying my tickets as soon as it's for sure.

Human No More 08-05-2011 02:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan (Post 151548)
Kaltxi Fiyerwall. :hi: I've just asked the question of the planning team when the date will be able to be confirmed. I'll let you and the rest of the folks know as soon as I get an answer.

Alan

Finally! :)

Alan 08-05-2011 07:19 AM

I was doing some checking last night on flight costs etc and the furthest ahead most airline companies will book at the moment is end of June or 355 days ahead. Hope that helps.

Alan

Petrucho 08-06-2011 06:33 PM

Mid-July 2012 would be perfect :P ... I hope to get my ticket booked for christmas :xD:

Fiyerwall 08-07-2011 04:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan (Post 151688)
I was doing some checking last night on flight costs etc and the furthest ahead most airline companies will book at the moment is end of June or 355 days ahead. Hope that helps.

Alan

Irayo Alan. That's pretty cool; I can shop around a bit to find the best deal now.

Txonä Rolyu 08-07-2011 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Petrucho (Post 151905)
Mid-July 2012 would be perfect :P ... I hope to get my ticket booked for christmas :xD:

That's when the tentative almost certain dates are :)

-Txonä Rolyu

ISV Venture Star 08-07-2011 10:25 AM

Please change my % chance of going to 40%. Have had a shock to my system and am in process of reprioritizing life. May not be able to attend.

Txonä Rolyu 08-07-2011 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ISV Venture Star (Post 151974)
Please change my % chance of going to 40%. Have had a shock to my system and am in process of reprioritizing life. May not be able to attend.

Nìtxan keftxo nì'aw :( Tsari new nga livawk nì'it srak? Nga tsun oeru 'upxaret fpive'.

-Txonä Rolyu

Alan 08-07-2011 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ISV Venture Star (Post 151974)
Please change my % chance of going to 40%. Have had a shock to my system and am in process of reprioritizing life. May not be able to attend.

Eeek. Sorry to hear that matey. I really hope things sort out for you. There is still a year yet. All the best ma 'eylan.

Eywa ngahu,

Alan

Human No More 08-07-2011 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ISV Venture Star (Post 151974)
Please change my % chance of going to 40%. Have had a shock to my system and am in process of reprioritizing life. May not be able to attend.

Sorry to hear... I hope you still can come.

Fiyerwall 08-14-2011 04:53 AM

That sucks, ISV. I hope everything goes well and we're here if you need us

Moco Loco 08-14-2011 05:38 AM

A shock to your system >.>
Ich bin confuzzled :S

Fiyerwall 09-07-2011 03:47 AM

Interesting find: I was browsing around on facebook and discovered that on Laz Alonso's page there is information about contacting him for interviews and bookings! It had several phone numbers and email addresses. I say we go for it and try to get him to come back. I don't know if this should go through the museum or not, but I will gladly copy and paste the information to anybody who's in the planning groups. Perhaps if we can get Laz back, he might be able persuade some other people *COUGH* Zoe, Sam, Sigourney, Stephen, CCH, Wes, Michelle, Giovanni, Joel, James, Jon *COUGH* to come and join us. ;)

It's worth a try. :)


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