As Bob Averell and his amazing crew finish up 2017, we are beginning to look forward to 2018 and an exciting year of fun filled fandom events. For the past 12 years, Browncoats all over the world have donated tens of thousands of hours of their spare time to organise events both big and small to celebrate our fandom and to support Equality Now, and 2018 is no different. Plans are already being made in cities across the globe. Will there be an event in your local area? All it takes are a few Browncoats to put on their cunning hats and make it happen!

The Global Team are here to help and we are pleased to announce that Annie Burnaman is returning to be the Global Event Coordinator again. Annie first joined the Global Team in 2015. It was her idea to reach out to Represent to create our TShirts, making it possible to own a CSTS shirt wherever you live. She also came up with the Challenge Coin from 2015 so you know she is full of great ideas!

Annie says “Can’t Stop the Serenity is very near to my heart, and has been a major part of my life for eight years. I started as local organizer for North Texas in 2010, and joined the Global team as Sponsorship and Merchandise Coordinator in 2015. In 2016, I served as Global Event Coordinator alongside a whole new Global team, before joining the Steering Committee last year. Each role has brought new experiences, and I’m grateful for all of them. While I enjoyed my year on the Steering Committee, I’m eager to be more directly involved again. I love the CSTS mission,and all of our loyal organizers, and I’m thrilled to be returning as GEC for 2018!”

Stay tuned for exciting information about the 2018 art contest, coming to a drawing board near you, soon!