FAQ:

What is the DCCS?

• The DCCS is a non-profit organization that's purpose is to connect and support costumers of all kinds that live in Colorado.
• It is also the Colorado chapter of the International Costumers Guild, which is the largest costuming community in North America.

What does the DCCS do?

• We want to not only focus on cosplay but any kind of costuming as a whole. We'll be sponsoring events like photoshoots, tutorials, workshops, swap meets, online forums, special access to events and costuming displays.

Why should I join the DCCS?

• Members will have the first shot, and sometimes the only, at many of these events. There will be a members-only section of the forums, events that will have a lower cost for members, and member only events. On top of that, being a member gives you an automatic $10 off photography by Digital Dreams and 10% off make-up from Sam & Alison. Members are also invited to vote on events that happen in the DCCS as well as vote in board elections.
• These are only the starting benefits and we are planning to soon provide many more!

Can I join even if I don't live in Denver/Colorado/North America?

• Of course! People from outside of Denver/Colorado/North America are still more than welcome to join! You will have access to all the same benefits as the other members!

How do I join the DCCS?

• It's really easy! All you have to do is fill out the form and pay the $15 membership fee. There are a couple of ways to do this. Any convention or event that we're at, we will also be open to collect sign-ups at the con. The other way is to fill out the online form and use PayPal to pay for the membership fee. The third way is to print out the form, fill it out, and then mail it and your check or money order to the address on the form. Click here to see the membership form (coming soon)!

 

A $15 membership fee? For what? Cosplay/costuming is just my hobby, I don't want to have to pay to do it.

• The membership fee is for a couple of reasons. The first and foremost is because the International Costumers Guild charges for membership. The rest we use to cover local financial needs like deposits and reservations for member event locations, the costs of printing paperwork, and the costs of running the website.

So you don't get paid?

• Nope! All of the money is used to purchase either places to gather and do photoshoots or purchase awards to present at conventions.

What if I don't want to join or I'm not sure yet? Can I still participate in the DCCS?

• Absolutely! This group is meant to include ANYONE who wants to come have fun and learn with us, and you can be as involved or uninvolved as you like. We will have open events that will be open to everyone along with member-only events.

So who is in charge of the DCCS?

• Really, it's the members, since we want to do whatever the members want to do! You guys get to suggest where we go, what we do and what you would like to see. We do have a board simply to make sure things keep moving along.
• President - Michael (president@denvercostuming.org)
• Vice-President - Mandi/Teca (vicepresident@denvercostuming.org)
• Secretary/Treasurer - Christine/lilacwire (secretary@denvercostuming.org)
  • Board members:
  • Laura/Inara (board-one@denvercostuming.org)
  • Lauren/Ringo (board-two@denvercostuming.org)
  • Becca/Makoto (board-three@denvercostuming.org)
    
    Website & Forums Admin: Beverly/Charmedseed (webmaster@denvercostuming.org or admin@denvercostuming.org)

  DO NOT contact the members outside of these addresses (myspace, cosplay.com, etc) and expect an answer. These are the only valid email addresses concerning DCCS business.

How can I get involved with the DCCS?

• The most basic way to get involved is to come to one of the public gatherings. This will let you meet people and participate in some of the events.
• The best way to get involved is to join though! It costs $15 a year to join, you have to agree to the Society's By-laws, and we need some of your information, but then you are all signed up! Costumers 13 years of age or under have to bring their legal guardian with them when they sign-up.
• People from outside of Colorado are still more than welcome to join! You still get the discounts that the group has, but you might not be able to participate in the events as easily.
• After you sign-up and we have time to confirm your payment, you will be mailed your membership card that will have your member number on it as well as when your membership expires. You will need to renew your membership every year.
• After you join, the sky is the limit! You could even be a future board member!