Event tag: Tanya Gouchenour

Tanya GouchenourTanya Gouchenour: In my role as Vice President of Operations for the Rhoynish Turtle Conservation Society, I make sure we keep functioning. We keep educating the public on the importance of conserving the delicate ecosystems in & around the Mother Rhoyne and how important the turtles can be to maintain the balance. I keep our social media page updated with these modern things called “memes,” and information on where we’ll be making appearances spreading the good news about the RTCS. Nobody wants another turtle war. Do your part to save the turtles.

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Rhoynish Turtle Conservation Society: Hello Barbie! Let’s Go Party and Subvert the Narrative

Sunday – Panel Room 1 3:00 pm 4:00 pm No one could have predicted the record shattering success of the Barbie Movie. Fueled by word of mouth and thinkpieces, the film’s debut captured the zeitgeist and unleashed a fashion moment. More than that, it launched a thousand discussions between friends and fans, exploring philosophy, feminism,… Continue reading Rhoynish Turtle Conservation Society: Hello Barbie! Let’s Go Party and Subvert the Narrative

Rhoynish Turtle Conservation Society: I Think I’m Kinda Gay: Finding Your Queer Identity through Media

Saturday – Panel Room 2 7:00 pm 8:00 pm Our media is here for us no matter what and sometimes…characters can make you feel unexpected things. Whether it’s the cast of the Mummy, X-Files, Buffy, Star Trek (pick one!), or maybe you’d like to help Velma find those glasses. What characters helped with your queer… Continue reading Rhoynish Turtle Conservation Society: I Think I’m Kinda Gay: Finding Your Queer Identity through Media

Cog Match Game

Friday – Panel Room 1 9:00 pm 10:00 pm I’m working on the schedule and Madame Askew says “I would like to do these things at your convention”, I said “as you wish Madame” (that is 80% of what I say to her). But I did not ask what Cog Match Game is. We do… Continue reading Cog Match Game

Rhoynish Turtle Conservation Society: Our Favorite Femme Presenting Anti-Heroes

Sunday – Panel Room 1 10:00 am 11:00 am From uncharted galaxies to apocalyptic wastelands, anti-heroes get dirty when traditional heroes would not. They defy expectations and blur the boundaries of heroism. We’ll explore these ‘anti-sheroes’ who not only challenge norms but also traverse the complex terrain of gender representation in our favorite stories and… Continue reading Rhoynish Turtle Conservation Society: Our Favorite Femme Presenting Anti-Heroes