Author Topic: 2007 June 16th General Meeting (Read 20270 times)

guspasho · « **on:** May 22, 2007, 08:24:55 pm »

The June general meeting will be held at the convention site at the Hilton in Vancouver on Saturday, June 16th. All time and location information, directions, etc, is available on the main page.

Are there any questions about the meeting or recommendations for agenda items to discuss at the meeting?

Negima · « **Reply #1 on:** May 24, 2007, 04:50:23 pm »

Hmm, I don't think I can go to this one. (I might not be coming to the con this year but I can still hang out, right?)
That's Graduation day over on campus and, unless I'm suddenly graduating again, there's no way I'm going to be able to get out of work.

Hopefully I can make it to the next meeting.

TomtheFanboy · « **Reply #2 on:** May 24, 2007, 05:15:30 pm »

I believe it would be a good idea to discuss what suites will be used by the convention itself. Last year (the layout was horid, but also) there were staff who didn't know where Ops was at the end of the first day. There are two primary suites at the Hilton and I think it would be good for people to know which was which at the very least.

I also think a practical test of the hotel's closed network would be good so we can see how well non-wireless computers can hook up to both the internet and each other. This would require cable of course, but also access given by the Hilton themselves.

The only other thing that comes to mind (other than questions I'll compile and send up the chain to the liason) is a test of the radios. From top to bottom and end to end. I'm concerned about the garage area, where at least 5 staff will be at all times.

SetsunaEarth · « **Reply #3 on:** June 03, 2007, 12:20:37 am »

That's the weekend after finals for me, but they want me on jury duty. As of now, I have no money, but if I can get a ride, I will go.
~Kat

RemSaverem · « **Reply #4 on:** June 03, 2007, 08:07:59 pm »

The main thing I'm waiting to hear is whether we have negotiated to have online access in panel rooms, because it affects how we run fanfic and art contests and some panels at Creation Station.

It sounds like most things are progressing quite well this year.

Washougal_Otaku · « **Reply #5 on:** June 04, 2007, 09:11:28 am »

The only thing that would keep me from this meeting would possibly be my moving situation. I hope it doesn't, though.

melchizedek · « **Reply #6 on:** June 04, 2007, 09:21:48 am »

wow I could goto this, does one have to be staff to come?

superjaz · « **Reply #7 on:** June 04, 2007, 10:06:31 am »

Quote from: "melchizedek"

wow I could goto this, does one have to be staff to come?

nope!!!,
chris and i go to tons of meetings and we not staff we just lke staying in the loop, hang out say hi and throw our 3 cents in
chris and i ae going to try to come as i know july is a crazey month (3 birthdays and a baby shower)
also somtimes i bring cookies to meetings

TomtheFanboy · « **Reply #8 on:** June 04, 2007, 10:31:18 am »

Quote from: "RemSaverem"

The main thing I'm waiting to hear is whether we have negotiated to have online access in panel rooms, because it affects how we run fanfic and art contests and some panels at Creation Station.

It sounds like most things are progressing quite well this year.

Well, our meetings are in the panel rooms, and we've always been able to get online. So I'm guessing that unless we ask them to turn it off, the network will be available. I'm actually puting together a series of material and technical questions for Ops and the Facilities Liason so I will add that to my list to be thorough.

RemSaverem · « **Reply #9 on:** June 04, 2007, 10:48:49 am »

ok thanks

Negima · « **Reply #10 on:** June 04, 2007, 06:05:03 pm »

Yeah, it's confirmed. I can't go as I am working that day. >.<

guspasho · « **Reply #11 on:** June 10, 2007, 05:50:43 pm »

We'll try to make time to discuss what's been recommended so far. Are there any other items that you think should be discussed at the general meeting? Don't be shy

kylite · « **Reply #12 on:** June 10, 2007, 09:11:17 pm »

Quote from: "superjaz3p"

Quote from: "melchizedek"
wow I could goto this, does one have to be staff to come?

nope!!!,
chris and i go to tons of meetings and we not staff we just lke staying in the loop, hang out say hi and throw our 3 cents in
chris and i ae going to try to come as i know july is a crazey month (3 birthdays and a baby shower)
also somtimes i bring cookies to meetings

as I understood things, I had thought pocky club is now officially staff.

guspasho · « **Reply #13 on:** June 10, 2007, 09:56:23 pm »

I think that Pocky Club is all volunteers except for Tom, who is their staff coordinator.

TomtheFanboy · « **Reply #14 on:** June 11, 2007, 08:38:33 am »

Quote from: "kylite"

as I understood things, I had thought pocky club is now officially staff.

Eh heh heh.....

Pocky club has become officially associated with Kumoricon this year because we were formally asked to be part of the convention in 2007. As the President/Founder of Pocky club I amd actually the only member with an official position. Every other member of Pocky Club is a volunteer.

Since a person volunteering to work for Pocky Club will need to help us, we discouraged and even banned Kumoricon Staff from joining Pocky Club so that we would not interfere with their staff responsiblities. The "no-staff sentiment got a bit out of hand the first year and has since been repealed. Most staff who happen to be members of Pocky Club are only asked to help under very specific situations that I handle personally.

If Pocky Club does get more official staff members I will let you all know and be sure that they register appropriately.

superjaz · « **Reply #15 on:** June 11, 2007, 11:30:09 am »

Quote from: "Mr_Mustash"

So... I once again can't make it to the meeting... *sigh*

I'm leaving for California on the same day to visit my Dad... so yah..

cool hope you have a nice trip! what part of Cali?

Kyuubi · « **Reply #16 on:** June 12, 2007, 01:35:02 pm »

I won't be able to make this meeting for a few things.
1) My ride is at work. (i.e. my sister XD)
2) My friend is throwing a grad party and I'm invited. ._.

So...without a ride and my parents not wanting to drive me out there, I'm stuck going to the party. :3

Also... I'm graduating tomorrow! WOO!

superjaz · « **Reply #17 on:** June 12, 2007, 03:03:23 pm »

yup we voleenters not staff
i come pretty close, but have held out
chris and i both have honoray staff rank tho :3
chris reacts like a cat to water when he thinks of becoming staff

SetsunaEarth · « **Reply #18 on:** June 13, 2007, 10:28:52 am »

I've been kind of sick over the last week, and I mis-posted this into the corrections for last month's meeting.
I've had a death in the family, and we're all getting together this weekend to do to the service and do the family thing. I'm sorry for missing it, especially since I missed the last one, but I just can't sneak away for 6 hours and expect them not to notice.

kylite · « **Reply #19 on:** June 13, 2007, 11:04:37 am »

well there is always next month setsuna, remember family comes first.

Mouse · « **Reply #20 on:** June 15, 2007, 06:50:53 pm »

Hey there,

New to the board, but I went to the con last year and have been asked to run a workshop in the Creation Station. I am going to try to get to the meeting, but I'm new (ish) to the area, and don't know how to navigate from downtown Portland to the convention center via public transport.

Anybody got room for me and the girl in their car, and/or good directions on how to get there?

Thanks!
Mouse

TheInsanePuck · « **Reply #21 on:** June 15, 2007, 07:44:53 pm »

Need address of the place.... or I am gonna go look it up and yeah

TheInsanePuck · « **Reply #22 on:** June 15, 2007, 07:48:04 pm »

nevermind I found it cause I did not read the first page cause me stupid

leashy · « **Reply #23 on:** June 15, 2007, 07:59:49 pm »

Quote from: "Mouse"

Hey there,

New to the board, but I went to the con last year and have been asked to run a workshop in the Creation Station. I am going to try to get to the meeting, but I'm new (ish) to the area, and don't know how to navigate from downtown Portland to the convention center via public transport.

Anybody got room for me and the girl in their car, and/or good directions on how to get there?

Thanks!
Mouse

You can map it on the trimet website but you will want to get to the 7th stree transit center via I think bus 6? please verify that though and then from there you walk to esther shore park which is like 2 blocks away and the hilton will be on your lefthand side

RoamingGnome · « **Reply #24 on:** June 15, 2007, 10:04:54 pm »

So I don't get lost where in the hotel is this meeting located tomorrow? Ugh never mind something came up this morning and I won't be able to make this meeting. I guess I shall see you all at next months meeting. Sorry.

Kyuubi · « **Reply #25 on:** June 17, 2007, 08:52:04 pm »

*waves his arms frantically and everything of that sort!*

When's the Third Tier badge stuffing gonna be? That was fun. XD

TomtheFanboy · « **Reply #26 on:** June 18, 2007, 09:03:53 am »

Tier 3 envelope stuffing is the same weekend as the next meeting. That's what they said Saturday at least.

This meeting was very busy, lots of stuff going on. Too much in fact, I couldn't hear half the meeting because Programming was chatting up a storm and being loud. :evil:

I had a bunch of questions to bring up to Operations and the Hotel Liason but neith of those Executives were there so it was pretty light for me, I ended up just going over the layout with the new registration staff. We've got some good computer guys interested in the web-system for the database and getting all the computers online.

Now I just have to email the departments my lists of questions and "demands".

the biggest news for me was that I am in charge of the Hall Cosplay contest, which means Pocky Club memebers have a new job! Glad I didn't send out the next newsletter yet!

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Author Topic: 2007 June 16th General Meeting (Read 20270 times)