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ConFusion Michigan @confusionmi.bsky.social · 21h

And if a convention has panels, it will need panelists! Register to be a panelist for ConFusion 2026 at this link:

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Panelist Application Form – ConFusion 2026: Magical ConFusion

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ConFusion Michigan @confusionmi.bsky.social · 21h

Magical ConFusion (Jan 30 - Feb 1, 2026) still has room on the schedule for panels! If you have a topic or idea you would like to discuss or see discussed, follow this link!

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#ConFusion2026 #MagicalConFusion #SciFiConvention #ConFusionSF #ConFusionMI

Suggest a Panel – ConFusion 2026: Magical ConFusion

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ConFusion Michigan @confusionmi.bsky.social · 6d

Magical ConFusion is fast approaching! Attendees will be able to meet Guests of Honor Maurice Broaddus, Megen Leigh, Sarah Goslee, and Andrea Phillips! January 30 - February 1, 2026 in Novi, MI. #ConFusionSF #ConFusionMI #MagicalConFusion

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Guests of Honor – ConFusion 2026: Magical ConFusion

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ConFusion Michigan @confusionmi.bsky.social · 9d

Magical ConFusion will take place at the end of January 2026. Registration and Hotel reservations are open! We still have plenty of room for volunteers, panels, panelists, staff, and of course attendees!

#ConFusionSF #ConFusionMI

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ConFusion 2026: Magical ConFusion – January 30 – February 1, 2026 in Novi, Michigan

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ConFusion Michigan @confusionmi.bsky.social · 11d

Magical ConFusion still has plenty of room for volunteers! In addition to being part of the In Crowd, in addition to being part of the Team Behind the Scenes, volunteers get a discounted rate on badges for the convention. #ConFusionSF #ConFusionMI

2026.confusionsf.org/volunteering...

Volunteering Sign Up – ConFusion 2026: Magical ConFusion

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ConFusion Michigan @confusionmi.bsky.social · 11d

Magical ConFusion is looking for people interested in being part of the ConCom or Staff for the convention, which runs from January 30 to February 1, 2026 in Novi, MI!

#ConFusionMI #ConFusionSF #SciFiConvention

You can access the sign-up form here: 2026.confusionsf.org/concom-staff...

ConCom/Staff Sign Up – ConFusion 2026: Magical ConFusion

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ConFusion Michigan @confusionmi.bsky.social · 13d

Our registration link is live! Note that you will be asked to log in to Sched in order to complete the registration process.

2026.confusionsf.org/registration/

Registration – ConFusion 2026: Magical ConFusion

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ConFusion Michigan @confusionmi.bsky.social · 13d

Our hotel room booking link is now live!

#ConFusionSF #SciFiConvention #MagicalConfusion

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Hotel Information – ConFusion 2026: Magical ConFusion

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ConFusion Michigan @confusionmi.bsky.social · 20d

Without volunteers, a Sci Fi convention is nothing! If you are interested in volunteering for ConFusion 2026: Magical Confusion, please fill out our volunteer form here:

2026.confusionsf.org/volunteering...

#ConFusionMI

Volunteering Sign Up – ConFusion 2026: Magical ConFusion

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ConFusion Michigan @confusionmi.bsky.social · 20d

Announcing the 2026 ConFusion guests of honor!

Our 2026 Creative Guest of Honor is artist Megen Leigh. You can read about Megen and see her artwork here:

www.megenleigh.com

#ConFusionMI #MegenLeigh

Megen Leigh Art

Fine artist working with watercolor and inks to create whimsical and imaginative worlds filled with color. Resident artist at High Road Gallery in Worthington, OH. Purchase prints online, contact for ...

www.megenleigh.com

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ConFusion Michigan @confusionmi.bsky.social · 20d

ConFusion 2026: Magical ConFusion is accepting suggestions for panels for our convention, January 30 - February 1, 2026.

You can suggest a panel on our website here:

2026.confusionsf.org/suggest-a-pa...

#ConFusionMi #MagicalConFusion #SciFiConvention

Suggest a Panel – ConFusion 2026: Magical ConFusion

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ConFusion Michigan @confusionmi.bsky.social · 20d

ConFusion 2026: Magical ConFusion is accepting applications for panelists for our convention, January 30 - February 1, 2026.

You can sign up to be a panelists here:

2026.confusionsf.org/panelist-app...

#ConFusionMi #MagicalConFusion #SciFiConvention

Panelist Application Form – ConFusion 2026: Magical ConFusion

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ConFusion Michigan @confusionmi.bsky.social · 20d

Announcing the 2026 ConFusion guests of honor!

Our 2026 FanGuest of Honor is experience designer Andrea Phillips. You can read about Andrea's work here:

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#ConFusionMI #AndreaPhillips

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ConFusion Michigan @confusionmi.bsky.social · 20d

Announcing the 2026 ConFusion guests of honor!

Our 2026 Science Guest of Honor is scientist and writer Sarah Goslee. You can see Sarah's info here:

www.sarahgoslee.com

#ConFusionMI #SarahGoslee

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ConFusion Michigan @confusionmi.bsky.social · 20d

Announcing the 2026 ConFusion guests of honor!

Our 2026 Professional Guest of Honor is long-time ConFusion supporter Maurice Broaddus. You can read about Maurice's exceptional career here:

mauricebroaddus.com

#ConFusionMI #MauriceBroaddus

Home - Maurice Broaddus

Writer + Community Organizer + TeacherMaurice Broaddus Maurice Broaddus And when elf assassins, undead addicts, and rampaging elementals emerge to threaten the neighborhood King calls home, he has to ...

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ConFusion Michigan @confusionmi.bsky.social · Jul 30

Good question! "Magical" can mean many things.

The ConFusion 2026 theme will be built around the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering.

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Magic: The Gathering - Wikipedia

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ConFusion Michigan @confusionmi.bsky.social · Jul 30

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WHAT ABOUT FOOD AT THE AASFA PICNIC?

§ The AASFA Board will provide some food and beverages, but encourage people to bring something to share.
§ If you bring a dish to share, please bring serving utensils.
§ If you have specific dietary needs, please bring something that meets them

ConFusion Michigan @confusionmi.bsky.social · Jul 30

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What happens at the AASFA Picnic?

WHAT HAPPENS AT THE PICNIC?:
* Con Com Mini-Meeting
- August mini-meeting of the 2026 Com Com
- Open to all
- Positions are still open, we'd love to have you join us!

* AASFA Board Meeting
- July meeting of the current AASFA Board
- Open to all!

#AASFA

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ConFusion Michigan @confusionmi.bsky.social · Jul 30

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So who is invited to the 2025 AASFA Picnic?

You! And your friends. And anyone that seems pretty cool and is into fandom. (or should be).

This is a FREE all ages event, so bring along the kidlets too! There is a play structure close to the covered shelter.

#AASFA #ConFusionSF #ConFusionMI

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ConFusion Michigan @confusionmi.bsky.social · Jul 30

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(Info on Burns Park here:

www.a2gov.org/parks-and-re... )

Burns Park | City of Ann Arbor

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ConFusion Michigan @confusionmi.bsky.social · Jul 30

Come one, Come All to the Annual AASFA Picnic!

All are welcome! Bring a dish to pass, a beverage to share, a story to tell, a song to sing!

ConFusion Con Com and AASFA Board Meetings to occur, open to all.

Sunday, August 3, 12:00 to 5:00 pm, at Burns Park, 1300 Baldwin Ave., in Ann Arbor, MI.

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ConFusion Michigan @confusionmi.bsky.social · Jul 28

The AASFA picnic is Sunday, August 3, at Burn Park in Ann Arbor. The picnic starts at noon. Everyone is invited! Bring food to share and ideas for Magical ConFusion!

ConFusion 2026 will take place January 30 - February 1, 2026. Visit the website for details:

2026.confusionsf.org

#ConFusionSF

ConFusion 2026

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ConFusion Michigan @confusionmi.bsky.social · Mar 30

The storm just went through West Michigan. It was an intense hour. Now things are quiet, messy, and wet.

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ConFusion Michigan @confusionmi.bsky.social · Feb 7

Hello Monumental ConFusion attendees! We are still collecting feedback for the convention. You can access the form here on the ConFusion 2025 website:

2025.confusionsf.org/confusion-fe...

#ConFusionSF #ConFusionMI

ConFusion Feedback – Monumental ConFusion

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ConFusion Michigan @confusionmi.bsky.social · Feb 5

Hello, Monumental ConFusion attendees! We would like to read your thoughts on ConFusion 2025. Please use the form below to give us your thoughts on the convention.

#ConFusionSF #ConFusionMI

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Feedback on ConFusion for 2025

This form is a way for you to tell us about your experience at ConFusion in 2025. Please pass on any triumphs or criticisms you may have. Thank you for your feedback.

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