Author Topic: 2009 November 22 General Meeting (Read 34584 times)

kjayers · « **on:** November 03, 2009, 07:11:07 pm »

The first General Meeting of the 2010 convention year will be held Sunday, November 22, at 1:00 PM at the Multnomah County Library - Midland ("Midland Library") on SE 122nd Ave. The meeting will probably be pretty short, leaving plenty of time for break-outs before we have to vacate the building at 4:30 (the library closes at 5:00).

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805 SE 122nd Ave
Portland, OR 97233

General meetings are open to the public. Meet and plan with other staff, join staff or become a volunteer, and learn about open staff positions. Bring interested friends!

This meeting, we will announce any significant changes to the org chart for 2010 and open staff registration. Registration forms will be available for those who have discussed their 2010 position with their 2010 Director.

Applications will be available for those looking for new opportunities, whether new to Kumoricon/Altonimbus Entertainment or exploring options for continuing contributions. Directors may or may not request applications at individual discretion.

RemSaverem · « **Reply #1 on:** November 03, 2009, 07:29:08 pm »

Wow, I'm bummed. I really wanted to be there, but I have a personal commitment (being someone's ride from the Eugene airport who is coming in from Hawaii). If his flight is on time I might be able to arrive by 3 -- how likely is it that departmental breakouts would still be going on by then? Is it possible to get a staff reg from before the meeting & send it in with payment with someone going to the meeting?
Blessings everyone!

melchizedek · « **Reply #2 on:** November 03, 2009, 09:22:22 pm »

SE 122, fyi,

kylite · « **Reply #3 on:** November 03, 2009, 09:32:12 pm »

*whistles* man thats way out there. still I will see what I can do to get there, MAYBE if I can get a ride. 2 hours on trimet for a meeting thats gonna last 30 minutes seems kinda...painful

RemSaverem · « **Reply #4 on:** November 03, 2009, 10:59:01 pm »

Quote from: kylite on November 03, 2009, 09:32:12 pm

*whistles* man thats way out there. still I will see what I can do to get there, MAYBE if I can get a ride. 2 hours on trimet for a meeting thats gonna last 30 minutes seems kinda...painful

Same with about 2.5 hours each way on the highway--hence my inquiry how late breakouts are likely to go

superjaz · « **Reply #5 on:** November 03, 2009, 11:24:47 pm »

wow I used to live like right over there! like 113th and stark

this will be the 2nd time that a meeting will be in a location that would have been really convenient for me 2-3 years ago
other time when it was at the gresham libary right next door to the joanns where I used to work,

kjayers · « **Reply #6 on:** November 04, 2009, 02:48:31 am »

Quote from: melchizedek on November 03, 2009, 09:22:22 pm

SE 122, fyi,

Noted. Thanks.

Quote from: RemSaverem on November 03, 2009, 07:29:08 pm

...how likely is it that departmental breakouts would still be going on by then? Is it possible to get a staff reg from before the meeting & send it in with payment with someone going to the meeting?

Two things.

First, I personally think it is very likely that breakouts will still be in progress, but check with the Director you want to see to determine whether he or she expects the same.

Second, while I may have staff forms available online before the meeting, I'm not quite prepared to commit to it. However, your staff benefits (e.g., voting rights and staff area web access) from last year will last until the third meeting after this one (or ninety days, whichever is greater). Which is to say, the most significant gain from submitting your form at this meeting is to fill my heart with joy.

TomtheFanboy · « **Reply #7 on:** November 04, 2009, 04:18:32 am »

Quote from: kjayers on November 04, 2009, 02:48:31 am

Which is to say, the most significant gain from submitting your form at this meeting is to fill my heart with joy.

There's also bragging rights, peace of mind that you've completed the first step towards your part in next year's con, and the knowledge that your ten dollars makes the board retreat in December just a little easier to budget for.

I am interested in this meeting very much because I want to know more about the search for the board appointed staff.
I gotta know who the Facilities Liaison is for my cartography.

kjayers · « **Reply #8 on:** November 04, 2009, 04:35:24 am »

Quote from: TomtheFanboy on November 04, 2009, 04:18:32 am

Quote from: kjayers on November 04, 2009, 02:48:31 am
Which is to say, the most significant gain from submitting your form at this meeting is to fill my heart with joy.

There's also bragging rights, peace of mind that you've completed the first step towards your part in next year's con, and the knowledge that your ten dollars makes the board retreat in December just a little easier to budget for.

You mean these are at least as important as the joy in my heart?!? I'm flabbergasted.

(Well, actually, yeah, they are *g*)

TomtheFanboy · « **Reply #9 on:** November 04, 2009, 05:17:46 am »

Well, the third one is more of a joy in Barb's heart.

RemSaverem · « **Reply #10 on:** November 04, 2009, 09:47:29 am »

Quote from: kjayers on November 04, 2009, 02:48:31 am

Quote from: RemSaverem on November 03, 2009, 07:29:08 pm
...how likely is it that departmental breakouts would still be going on by then? Is it possible to get a staff reg from before the meeting & send it in with payment with someone going to the meeting?
Two things.
First, I personally think it is very likely that breakouts will still be in progress, but check with the Director you want to see to determine whether he or she expects the same.

If I do hear that from Jaki (I've tried asking, but I think it's really going to just depend on who's there and how many questions they ask & evolve spontaneously), then I'll likely try to hoof it up there...I tried convincing my companion to hop ship at PDX & let me pick him up there, but he wouldn't play

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Second, while I may have staff forms available online before the meeting, I'm not quite prepared to commit to it. However, your staff benefits (e.g., voting rights and staff area web access) from last year will last until the third meeting after this one (or ninety days, whichever is greater). Which is to say, the most significant gain from submitting your form at this meeting is to fill my heart with joy.

Which is reason enough for me!!! (+ what Tom wrote)

AllyKat · « **Reply #11 on:** November 04, 2009, 01:32:42 pm »

AHHG!!

I knew this was gonna be tight... oh jebus i hope I can request off that day...
my paycheck that week is gonna be soooo itsy bitsy!

Uh.. Kylite, you live in my area right? If I can get my day off request working...
(believe me this is a high negative possibility that I am super sad about.. Tuesdays are
hard for some reason) Then I could quite possibly pick you up and take you with me
does that sound cool?
Also, 122nd Library? Seriously? I used to live on 122nd & Division! Wootness! Go S.E.!

~Allykat

EDIT: Somehow everything I just said made no sense whatso-ever... I must have been looking
at the WAY wrong calendar! (how did I get into december)

Um, if I didn't totally eff up my requests off then I should certainly be able to be there! YAY
uhh... I don't know about giving people rides now though... I'll be in portland that morning after
rocky horror picture show... I'll see what I can do though!

~Allykat

xcthulhux · « **Reply #12 on:** November 06, 2009, 01:47:08 am »

that is like really far and stuff.

Jamiche · « **Reply #13 on:** November 06, 2009, 10:35:32 pm »

The location is farther out than we normally use, but you can get there via Tri-Met (the 71), or there is a parking lot if you are driving.

Most of the libraries were busy in November... since we are looking for space and cost (there is no charge for using the library meeting room), this is what was available. Hopefully, future meetings will be closer in again.

AllyKat · « **Reply #14 on:** November 07, 2009, 11:35:29 am »

Yah, FYI if coming from downtown, the 4 and the 20 both come into this area fairly regularly and then
you just hop on the 71 or walk the 5 blocks or so the rest of the way to the library, its a big building with a clock! yay!

~Allykat

TomtheFanboy · « **Reply #15 on:** November 07, 2009, 02:22:34 pm »

Quote from: xcthulhux on November 06, 2009, 01:47:08 am

that is like really far and stuff.

It's not as far if you carpool!

pyronine · « **Reply #16 on:** November 07, 2009, 08:31:43 pm »

If any one is in the tigard / beaverton area i can give you a ride if you dont have a vehicle. I can take up to 3 ppl there and have room for any gear you want to bring too.

*** update ***

down to 1 now

camname21 · « **Reply #17 on:** November 08, 2009, 11:20:22 pm »

How is it far? Its maybe like a 10min drive from the hotel, I wouldn't call that far. Just about the same distance for me.

I hope this library has one BIG meeting room... (my library has room for like 10

)

superjaz · « **Reply #18 on:** November 08, 2009, 11:33:03 pm »

It is pretty near i 205, and mall 205 plenty of food places, wait...!

this is close to a coffee's on!! I think I have punch cards for a free drink some where..
mocha granita with caramel sauce!!
this was my drug of choice when I lived over there, it got me thru many a long shift at jo annes

camname21 · « **Reply #19 on:** November 09, 2009, 12:11:05 am »

Maybe you should take a group and get something before/after there.

@random · « **Reply #20 on:** November 11, 2009, 05:27:45 pm »

Anyone need a ride from the Seattle area (or vice versa) and want to carpool?

DancingTofu · « **Reply #21 on:** November 17, 2009, 07:49:30 am »

OH POO D:

I have the second-to-last meeting for MEW Con to be at, and it happens to be at EXACTLY the same time (1pm November 22nd) IN VANCOUVER. Hopefully this meeting will survive without me because there are at least 20 staffers (and any attendee who plans on going to any panels, viewing rooms, events, workshops, or contests) relying on me to be at the MEW Con meeting.

AllyKat · « **Reply #22 on:** November 17, 2009, 09:05:08 am »

NOOOOoOoOooooOOOOoo!

We will never survive without you tofu!!!!
*Mourns the loss of a friend*

It's okay dear Tofu, there will be many more meetings of joy for
you to attend in the future!

~Allykat

ScrumYummy · « **Reply #23 on:** November 17, 2009, 02:20:22 pm »

Quote from: AllyKat on November 07, 2009, 11:35:29 am

Yah, FYI if coming from downtown, the 4 and the 20 both come into this area fairly regularly and then
you just hop on the 71 or walk the 5 blocks or so the rest of the way to the library, its a big building with a clock! yay!

~Allykat

Thanks for the info! I was disappointed at the location, but with this information I might be able to come.

It's still a really long way out for me, without a car, but I will see what I can do.

AllyKat · « **Reply #24 on:** November 17, 2009, 02:22:02 pm »

Also... if you are on the hunt for good materials for your cosplay... The FABRIC DEPOT is
right here on the corner of 122nd and Stark... might be a good stop after the meeting no?

~Allykat

Roddy Manic · « **Reply #25 on:** November 20, 2009, 10:33:51 pm »

Would it be okayt to take my son with? He is 7, almost 8. and very well behaved. He can read or play his DS during the meeting? (I want to spend time with him since it is my weekend, also I can't find a babysiter.)

If it is okay for him to come. Then I drive a car pool for Beaverton or on the way people. with him with me, I still have 3 opens sits in my car.

kjayers · « **Reply #26 on:** November 20, 2009, 10:50:09 pm »

Our general meetings are open to the public, and there's no current policy or rule excluding children. You are the best judge of whether your son will behave appropriately.

You know, just be as considerate as most folks expect at a movie theater *shrug*

See you there!

camname21 · « **Reply #27 on:** November 20, 2009, 11:27:30 pm »

A movie? I wouldn't call what most of our behaviors are appropriate for watching a movie ^.^

kjayers · « **Reply #28 on:** November 21, 2009, 12:01:56 am »

Quote from: camname21 on November 20, 2009, 11:27:30 pm

A movie? I wouldn't call what most of our behaviors are appropriate for watching a movie ^.^

During breakouts?

Maybe not.

During the meeting itself? Really should be. $:-\$

DancingTofu · « **Reply #29 on:** November 21, 2009, 04:04:46 am »

It would certainly be a nice notion to pursue. I wouldn't mind the meetings being a little less chaotic. I'm sure the board can empathize with that desire.

TomtheFanboy · « **Reply #30 on:** November 21, 2009, 04:44:09 am »

Yeah, you'll be fine Roddy.
we've had plenty of babies and toddlers around the meetings in the past and I've never seen it be a problem. I'm sure we've had kids at at least one meeting in the past. If he has a DS then I'm sure that will be MUCH more interesting to a 7 year old than anything else going on.

Well, unless he gets to watching Guy's AMVs.

Sakurakisser · « **Reply #31 on:** November 22, 2009, 12:54:38 pm »

Wish I can go to this today.

TomtheFanboy · « **Reply #32 on:** November 22, 2009, 03:22:57 pm »

Quote from: Sakurakisser on November 22, 2009, 12:54:38 pm

Wish I can go to this today.

Don't worry, I'll have video up soon! The meeting was really fast! Not even a full 20 minutes!

melchizedek · « **Reply #33 on:** November 22, 2009, 03:26:25 pm »

Yeah, I needed sleeps, so no meeting.

steelychan · « **Reply #34 on:** November 22, 2009, 09:08:28 pm »

I really liked the meeting and it was my first time. Everyone was really nice and sociable. I can't wait for the next meeting!

kjayers · « **Reply #35 on:** November 23, 2009, 10:36:00 am »

Quote from: steelychan on November 22, 2009, 09:08:28 pm

I really liked the meeting and it was my first time. Everyone was really nice and sociable. I can't wait for the next meeting!

Yay!

Good to meet you

TomtheFanboy · « **Reply #36 on:** November 23, 2009, 12:35:18 pm »

Did I meet you steelychan? Can you help me put a face with your name?

Oh, and I'm going to start my videos uploading now! There's only three this meeting! It was so short before breakouts!

MichaelEvans · « **Reply #37 on:** November 24, 2009, 02:10:04 pm »

Quote from: TomtheFanboy on November 22, 2009, 03:22:57 pm

Quote from: Sakurakisser on November 22, 2009, 12:54:38 pm
Wish I can go to this today.

Don't worry, I'll have video up soon! The meeting was really fast! Not even a full 20 minutes!

Yeah, we were short of quorum by about 5 people

Even after I finally got through traffic near Olympia.

TomtheFanboy · « **Reply #38 on:** November 24, 2009, 07:03:14 pm »

Video 1 is up. Finally.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmREQ4JrxZs

AllyKat · « **Reply #39 on:** November 24, 2009, 08:07:36 pm »

Quote from: TomtheFanboy on November 24, 2009, 07:03:14 pm

Video 1 is up. Finally.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmREQ4JrxZs

Yay! I Sound silly on youtube! If my speech coach saw that she'd have to hit me about 50 times for all those
ums and uhs... LOL!

Btw... good video! looks plenty smooth, can't even tell there are equipment problems!

~Allykat

TomtheFanboy · « **Reply #40 on:** November 24, 2009, 09:56:47 pm »

Quote from: AllyKat on November 24, 2009, 08:07:36 pm

Btw... good video! looks plenty smooth, can't even tell there are equipment problems!

Yay!
The video quality is gonna look better than previous years since I was clued in to some upload limits and settings I hadn't seen.

Video 2 is up now.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7VfB6XQZyE

one more to go.

TomtheFanboy · « **Reply #41 on:** November 25, 2009, 03:51:54 am »

Video 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A17B50vOWQE

all done!

steelychan · « **Reply #42 on:** December 07, 2009, 02:55:18 pm »

Quote from: TomtheFanboy on November 23, 2009, 12:35:18 pm

Did I meet you steelychan? Can you help me put a face with your name?

Oh, and I'm going to start my videos uploading now! There's only three this meeting! It was so short before breakouts!

right... I was the one with the brown curly hair and was in the back row close to the aisle. I also had the purse with lots of buttons. I have blue glasses and was a little quiet.... I talked to Ally and Brandon. My name is Emily. If you look at the video, Im the head thats attached to the brown coat... anywho... I have a question about the holiday party, is it casual or semi formal?

TomtheFanboy · « **Reply #43 on:** December 07, 2009, 03:26:32 pm »

Everything I've seen makes it sound Casual. Food and games are the general plan.

superjaz · « **Reply #44 on:** December 07, 2009, 03:30:20 pm »

yay for staff christmas party! soundS like fun

steelychan · « **Reply #45 on:** December 07, 2009, 03:47:46 pm »

ok! then ill just wear my sharpie pants.

melchizedek · « **Reply #46 on:** December 09, 2009, 07:15:47 am »

awww wish I could go, maybe should see if I can sneak out of work for a bit...

steelychan · « **Reply #47 on:** December 19, 2009, 06:21:11 pm »

I forgot but when and where is the next meeting?

pyronine · « **Reply #48 on:** December 20, 2009, 07:44:39 am »

Quote from: steelychan on December 19, 2009, 06:21:11 pm

I forgot but when and where is the next meeting?

Lol I have been thinking the same thing. Thanks for asking the question.

TomtheFanboy · « **Reply #49 on:** December 21, 2009, 03:05:33 pm »

No official date has been posted, but beltline insiders have heard rumors that it will be on January 9th or 10th.

Personally, I hope it's later in the month.

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