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| Q. What is NOTOCON? |
| A. NOTOCON is the National Ordo Templi Orientis Conference. This is a very special event held every other year for Ordo Templi Orientis members in good standing only (Minerval degree and above). The National O.T.O. Conference provides many great opportunities to meet and network with Brothers and Sisters from our Order from around the world. |
| Q. Who can attend? |
| A. NOTOCON attendance is open to all active initiate members in good standing of OTO. All attendees must pre-register for NOTOCON. "Walk up" registration at the event site will not be available. The deadline for registration is June 30, 2007ev. |
| Q. How much does it cost? |
| A. Attendence is $175 plus $25 for the optional Friday event. |
| Q. What can I expect to happen while I’m there? |
| A. There will be presentations by luminaries of the O.T.O community, a formal banquet, a Mass for initiate members of III° and above, a Mass for everyone, and time for fellowship and fraternity. A vendor room will also be available Friday through Sunday. |
| Q. Is there a vegetarian choice for the banquet meal? |
| A. Yes. When you register, you will be asked to select either poultry, beef, vegetarian, or vegan. |
| Q. What is the dress code for the banquet? |
| A. This is traditionally a formal attire event, but a suit or cocktail dress is certainly fine as well. Generally there is a diverse array of Thelemic finery. In keeping with the theme of Beauty and Strength, anything from Elizabethan gowns to Roman Togas would be appropriate. Have fun with it. |
| Q. Can my spouse attend? What about my kids? |
| A. Significant others are allowed to attend in special instances only. If you are an initiate of III° or above, you may submit the name of your significant other to onsite@notocon.org. Pending the discretion and approval by the Supreme and Holy King, your partner will be allowed to attend and be required to pay the full registration fee. This is an adult only conference. |
| Q. Are there childcare options with other parents? |
| A. The Onsite Coordinator is happy to consider providing a room for parents to take turns watching all of the children, if there is enough interest. There would be a fee split between the adults to cover the room. Contact onsite@notocon.org if you are interested in this option. If this is not feasible, there are day care facilities in Salem, near the hotels, which can be contacted by the parents themselves. Contact the above email for a list. |
| Q. How long does Notocon last and what is the schedule? |
| A. Notocon lasts 3 days. See Schedule for schedule details. |
| Q. Can I stay with local brethren? Who do I contact to stay with local brethren? |
| A. There may be some space available by members of the Knights Templar, however it will be quite limited and may interfere will other duties of those members. Please contact individual lthe KTO Hospitality Coordinator at hospitality@kto.org if you wish to pursue this alternative. |
| Q. Where is the hotel and how much are the rooms? |
| A. See Accommodations. |
| Q. Are there other hotels nearby? |
| A. See Accommodations. |
| Q. Who is sponsoring this event? |
| A. This event is sponsored by the United States Grand Lodge, OTO, and coordinated by members of Knights Templar Oasis, LVX Lodge, Tahuti Lodge, Dove and Serpent Oasis, and Abrahadabra Oasis. |
| Q. Is there smoking? |
| A. In designated hotel rooms and outside only. |
| Q. Are there any discounts available for rooms or food? |
| A. The hotel is providing us with conference rates on food and rentals. We are providing a Friday night reception, a formal dinner on Saturday, and a cocktail reception on Sunday. See Accommodations for room rates. |
| Q. Can we share rooms and how do I make those arrangements? |
| A. Yes, you may share rooms. Please contact the Roommate Coordinator at roommate@notocon.org or indicate this need when you register. She will contact you for information. |
| Q. Is there going to be a mass? Should I wear my white robe? |
| A. There will be 2 Gnostic Masses: one for initiates of III° and above and one for everyone. Please refer to the Schedule. Your white confirmation robe is optional; but note there may not be a private area for you to robe up without encountering the other hotel guests. |
| Q. What can I buy? |
| A. T-shirts will be available. A vendor room is also available. Check back for updates. |
| Q. Should I bring an umbrella? What kind of clothing should I bring? |
| A. Average temperatures in Salem for August are High of 80°F and Low of 62°F' and the average rainfall is 4.1 inches. But August is in hurricane season, and nasty Nor'easters are a possibility. It is always wise to be prepared for rain and even cold. |
| Q. What else is there to do? What are the local attractions? |
| A. A local attractions page will be available in the Spring. |
| Q. Can I come early or stay late? |
| A. Absolutely. In fact, the activities begin Friday morning and run until 11pm Sunday night, so it is highly recommended. |
| Q. Where can I find exciting attractions while I am in Salem? |
| A. Just click here, and all will be revealed! |
| Q. How do I pay if I have already registered online? |
| A. To pay off-line, send check or money order for $175/$200 to:
NOTOCON PMB #199 4110 SE Hawthorne Blvd Portland, OR 97214-5246 Make check or money order payable to "Ordo Templi Orientis USA". Mark the payment as being for "NOTOCON 2007". To pay on-line, send a PayPal payment to registration@notocon.org. No other address is an authorized payment location. You, or the person you are registering, are registered once payment has been received. |
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