JemCon is an annual celebration of the Jem™ animated series
and line of fashion dolls from HasbroŽ from the 1980s.
The 4th Annual JemCon Rocked Los Angeles on September 27 & 28, 2008
at the AirTel Plaza Hotel in Van Nuys, CA!
Feel free to Add JemCon 2009 as a friend on Facebook, and help spread the word!
JemCon also has a BLOG on MySpace.
and line of fashion dolls from HasbroŽ from the 1980s.
The 4th Annual JemCon Rocked Los Angeles on September 27 & 28, 2008
at the AirTel Plaza Hotel in Van Nuys, CA!
Feel free to Add JemCon 2009 as a friend on Facebook, and help spread the word!
JemCon also has a BLOG on MySpace.
Kett Robbins
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Con Chair Kathleen "Kett" Robbins lives outside Los Angeles and works as an sound editor and mixer. Kett credits the Jem cartoon for inspiring her to make the move to LA and her choice of career. Kett's been an obsessive fan of the Jem cartoon from the beginning, her favorite Jem character is Jerrica and her favorite cartoon episode of all time is "Out of the Past". |
Shevona Mckenzie
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Exhibitor Coordinator Shevona McKenzie is from MI and works for a large Marketing Research firm. She has loved Jem since she was a little girl, since then she has acquired the entire produced Jem line. Shevona's favorite episode is 'Mid Summer's Night Madness' and her favorite character is Jerrica. She loves to make OOAK Jem dolls, fashions and accessories. Feel free to ask her anything Jem related, nothing is too bizarre! For more info on Shevona's work, check out her website: www.beyondjem.com |
Sean Gaff
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Public Relations Sean Gaff aka svgbaritone, is from MA and works as a Theatrical Musical Director/Pianist. Sean's obsession with Jem began immediately when it aired in 1985. His late mother was very supportive of his new found love and encouraged his creativity. His collection is a living memorial to her and the bond they will forever share through Jem. After attending and sewing fashions for JemCon 2007 he found himself compelled to devote more time to JemCon and the Jem community, where he's made many amazing friends. Without Jem in his life, Sean doesn't believe he would have ever become a creative person nor a musician/performer. Upon meeting Christy Marx at JemCon 2007, he simply told her "Thank you for the best part of my childhood." Sean is honored to be a part of the JemCon 2008 Staff. |
Rachael Prins
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Fashion Coordinator Rachael Prins also known as "Jemgirl" became an instant Jem fan when the very first show aired.It was the realistic story lines, vibrant goal driven characters, amazing songs & touch of magic that made it the show just for her! Rachael is passionately creative. Her favorite passion of all is music! She composes and produces her own songs, bringing the inspiration of Jem into every element. Rachael also creates custom Jem dolls clothing and accessories. She also loves to collect dolls and set up doll dioramas. Rachael has been involved in the Jem community for quite a few years now and has made some amazing friends through it. Rachael will be producing this year's fashions and is very excited to be attending the event. She's looking forward to meeting everyone there and having some outrageous Jem fun! check out her website: http://jemgirl.com |
Kimmy Turkel
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Display Coordinator Kimmy Turkel was born and raised in FLA. Kimmy has been collecting and watching Jem since it all began in 1985. She loves both the dolls and the show Kimmy is a stay at home mom and seamstress who makes Custom fashions for Jem. Kimmy has been Producing & Selling Custom Jem Fashions since april 2005 Kimmy was part of the JemCon staff for 2006 & 2007 & also produced the JemCon 2006 fashion. It was a dream for Kimmy to meet Samantha Newark, Patricia Albrecht and Christy Marx at previous JemCons. Kimmy looks forward to meeting many more "Jem People" at JemCon 2008. if you would like any more info on Kimmy's Work check out her web site: http://geocities.com/kimmy2131/ |
Tara O'Shea
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Programming, Print Production Tara O'Shea is a Chicago area web designer and freelance journalist. Tara has been a fan of the Jem animated series since its debut as part of the Super Sunday anthology series in 1985, and her favourite character is Stormer. A long-time fan-run media convention attendee, she can almost always be found in a panelroom during the day, and the hotel bar at night. Look for her book, "Chicks Dig Time Lords", Coming in 2009. |
Brian Sheppard
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Print Production Brian Sheppard a.k.a riot4jem is a graphic designer for a major international corporation. He also does freelance web design, brochures & promotional items for 6 major labels. Upon discovering Jem in 1986, he became an obsessed fan of the show and the doll. The web breathed new life into his obsession. As a result his website http://totallyjem.jemmagic.com was created, and has been a www fixture for the past 10 years. Brian is excited to be attending the 4th JemCon, 20 years after we said ?Farewell? to Jem. "Here's to Forever!" |
Alysia Robinette
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Registration Alysia Robinette is a Chicago area graphic designer and artist. She has been a Jem fan since the first run on TV and has been working on reacquiring her Jem doll collection for the last several years. Right now she is helping to build the JemCon organization to keep the convention growing for the future. |
Maryann Robbins
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Webmaster Maryann Robbins is Kett's twin sister. She loves Jem as much as Kett does. Along with being obsessed with cartoons, and comics, she's a black belt in karate, web programmer, and avid fencer. Maryann's favorite character in Jem is Riot and has a habit of singing random Stingers songs in public just for the heck of it. |
JemCon 2008: Overview
"Rockin in Los Angeles" was attended by over 100 Jem? fans from all over the world, including attendees from Australia, England, Holland and Scotland!
The convention featured special guests Christy Marx, Roger Slifer, Samantha Newark, Samantha Paris, Michael Sheehan, Desiree Goyette, Wally Burr & Darrell McNeil.
"Rockin in Los Angeles" was attended by over 100 Jem? fans from all over the world, including attendees from Australia, England, Holland and Scotland!
The convention featured special guests Christy Marx, Roger Slifer, Samantha Newark, Samantha Paris, Michael Sheehan, Desiree Goyette, Wally Burr & Darrell McNeil.
JemCon 2008: More Information
In addition there were fan panels, workshops, dealers and displays which included rare prototypes and custom dolls.
On Friday there was a catered Meet 'N Greet dinner with an outrageous Jem? trivia contest!
On Saturday night there was a live performance by Samantha Newark and the Jem Jam. The convention continued throughout the evening with Jem? Karaoke, a fantastic Battle of the Bands Masquerade and disco!
The JemCon 2008 Charity Auction raised $1300 for Olive Crest, which provides support for foster kids. Olive Crest is an advocate against child abuse, and are dedicated to preserving families. They have provided care for over 40,000 children and families.
In addition there were fan panels, workshops, dealers and displays which included rare prototypes and custom dolls.
On Friday there was a catered Meet 'N Greet dinner with an outrageous Jem? trivia contest!
On Saturday night there was a live performance by Samantha Newark and the Jem Jam. The convention continued throughout the evening with Jem? Karaoke, a fantastic Battle of the Bands Masquerade and disco!
The JemCon 2008 Charity Auction raised $1300 for Olive Crest, which provides support for foster kids. Olive Crest is an advocate against child abuse, and are dedicated to preserving families. They have provided care for over 40,000 children and families.
Previous JemCons
JemCon 2005 was the first JemCon. It was held in Minneapolis, Minnesota in July 2005, organized by JemCon founder Elizabeth Pemberton. It was held on the University of Minnesota campus in conjunction with a My Little Pony? collectors show, and was attended by over 50 Jem? fans, vendors, and collectors. Jemcon 2005 was a one-day event featuring doll collection displays, panels discussions, and workshops book-ended by social and shopping opportunities in around Minneapolis. The JemCon 2005 fashion was designed by Jayk and produced by Jemgirl.
JemCon 2006 was held in June 2006 in Orlando, Florida, sponsored by Wasabi Anime and chaired by Kristian Allen, and was attended by over 75 Jem? fans, vendors, and collectors. Also in attendance as special guests were Jem? animated series voice actors Patricia Alice Albrecht (Pizzazz) and Samantha Newark (Jerrica/Jem). Jemcon 2006 was a one-day event featuring doll collection displays, panels discussions and workshops, book-ended by social and shopping opportunities in and around Orlando. The JemCon 2006 fashion was designed by Jayk and produced by Kim Turkel.
JemCon 2007: "Showtime in Chicago", was attended by almost 100 Jem,, fans from all over the world, including attendees from Holland and Scotland! The convention was held over September 28-30 in Chicago, and featured special guest Christy Marx, fan panels and workshops, displays which included rare prototypes and custom dolls, a catered Meet 'N Greet dinner, Jem Karaoke, and a fantastic Battle of the Bands Masquerade! In addition, the JemCon 2007 Charity Auction raised over $1000 for The Harbour, which provides crisis care for adolescent girls and youg women in the Chicago area.
JemCon 2005 was the first JemCon. It was held in Minneapolis, Minnesota in July 2005, organized by JemCon founder Elizabeth Pemberton. It was held on the University of Minnesota campus in conjunction with a My Little Pony? collectors show, and was attended by over 50 Jem? fans, vendors, and collectors. Jemcon 2005 was a one-day event featuring doll collection displays, panels discussions, and workshops book-ended by social and shopping opportunities in around Minneapolis. The JemCon 2005 fashion was designed by Jayk and produced by Jemgirl.
JemCon 2006 was held in June 2006 in Orlando, Florida, sponsored by Wasabi Anime and chaired by Kristian Allen, and was attended by over 75 Jem? fans, vendors, and collectors. Also in attendance as special guests were Jem? animated series voice actors Patricia Alice Albrecht (Pizzazz) and Samantha Newark (Jerrica/Jem). Jemcon 2006 was a one-day event featuring doll collection displays, panels discussions and workshops, book-ended by social and shopping opportunities in and around Orlando. The JemCon 2006 fashion was designed by Jayk and produced by Kim Turkel.
JemCon 2007: "Showtime in Chicago", was attended by almost 100 Jem,, fans from all over the world, including attendees from Holland and Scotland! The convention was held over September 28-30 in Chicago, and featured special guest Christy Marx, fan panels and workshops, displays which included rare prototypes and custom dolls, a catered Meet 'N Greet dinner, Jem Karaoke, and a fantastic Battle of the Bands Masquerade! In addition, the JemCon 2007 Charity Auction raised over $1000 for The Harbour, which provides crisis care for adolescent girls and youg women in the Chicago area.
Coming Soon! JemCon 2009
