OUSA Membership

Jonnycakes · Post by **Jonnycakes** » January 9th, 2009, 1:01 am

That is all good information, HankSimon. To display your own models, you must submit a form while registering. It doesn't cost anything, but you must volunteer to watch the display area for at least 1 hour. You can request a quarter table or a half table based on how much you wish to display (although last year there was a backing on every table that took about 6" off of the space that they said there would be...).

mike352 · Post by **mike352** » January 9th, 2009, 4:55 am

I'm fairly certain you need to be a member to attend. It's possible to register for membership at the same time as when you register for the convention. I needed to do that the last time I went to the convention, which was for 2005.

Joe the white · Post by **Joe the white** » January 9th, 2009, 5:34 am

Since you're in high school you could submit a model to the Origami by Children ( under 18 ). If you're accepted you get a year of membership, a certificate, and a gift (I got 2 packs of assorted kami back in the day ;p). Its fairly easy to get in, just fold something neatly, they like original models.

Zoraz · Post by **Zoraz** » January 10th, 2009, 2:57 am

Alright, I might do that. I recently came up with a traditionally designed baby dragon. Thanks everyone for all the information! I'm looking foward to going and meeting a lot of new people!

Zoraz · Post by **Zoraz** » May 13th, 2009, 1:49 am

Sorry for reviving this old topic, but I have another question.

Which out of these hotels do you guys recommend staying in? Since this is like a summer vacation, I don't really want to stay in one of the dorms. Preferably the best compromise between cost and cleanliness/services. Heres the link to the page with the closest hotels.

http://www.origami-usa.org/convention_accommodations
List at the bottom.

wolf · Post by **wolf** » May 13th, 2009, 5:38 am

Here's a review of one of the hotels:

http://web.dailycamera.com/community/st ... 2pbar.html

(but seriously, judging from past convention reports, it's not that bad)

Zoraz · Post by **Zoraz** » May 13th, 2009, 12:36 pm

Well, ive heard before that that ones bad, and the hilariously horrible review doesn't really make me want to stay there. Well, four is easier than 5 to choose from

HankSimon · Post by **HankSimon** » May 13th, 2009, 11:54 pm

Although I don't have a recommendation, you might also consider a bed & breakfast. I think there were a few within walking distance, with the word Chelsea in the name. But... I don't have a personal recommendations.

- Hank Simon

Brimstone · Post by **Brimstone** » May 14th, 2009, 3:25 am

If I am correct, Robert Lang was staying at that Pennsilvania hotel during OUSA2007. Not that it means anything about the hotel, just wanted to mention it.