====== About The Programming Team ======

The Programming team is in charge of putting together the amazing array of events that happens during Penguicon!

===== Head of Programming =====
The head of programming oversees the programming team. The responsibilities of the head of programming include:

  * Work together with the ConChair and the ConCom.
  * Select the Programming staff. 
  * Set the budget for all tracks and events.
  * Provide support for track heads and program coordinators. 
  * Assist the track heads in recruiting panelists.
  * Ensure tech and space needs are met for each event. 
  * Create the event schedule (with the help of the track heads). 
  * Generate a list of all events and panelists for Program Ops. 
  * Generate a list of all staff and panelists receiving discounts for Registration. 
  * Check and respond to emails daily.
  * Plan and run monthly Programming meetings.
  * Attend monthly ConCom meetings. 
  * Attend Penguicon.

===== Track Heads =====
Each track head is in charge of a specific area of programming at the con. The responsibilities of a track head include:
  * Generate a list of ideas for programming in the track area, including panels, workshops, demonstrations, and solo talks. 
  * Contact the community for ideas for programming, connections related to the track area, and possible panelists
  * Invite successful panelists from previous years
  * Visit or contact local organizations related to the track area to get them involved
  * Invite people to participate on panels
  * Communicate with panelists in the track area; collect contact information, a paragraph for the program book, and needs for panel spaces
  * Work with Head of Programming to communicate all information about panelists and on all aspects of the track area
  * Work with the Treasurer to spend the budget responsibly
  * Generate ideas for possible Featured Guests in the track area, and submit them to Head of Programming for approval
  * Communicate with Featured Guests
  * Check and respond to emails daily.
  * Attend all Programming meetings
  * Attend Penguicon and oversee track as needed

===== Program Coordinators =====
A program coordinator is in charge of planning a special event at the con, such as the Geek Prom or the Masquerade. Their responsibilities include:
  * Generate a list of what needs to be done in order to plan and execute the program
  * Take all actions needed to execute the program
  * Work directly with Head of Programming on all aspects of the program
  * Work with the Treasurer to spend the budget responsibly
  * Communicate with the community to share information and generate excitement about the program
  * Check and respond to emails daily.
  * Attend all Programming meetings
  * Attend Penguicon and oversee the program



======= Programming Planning =======

=====What to work on right now=====



**Track heads:**
  * Invite back successful presenters from last year (check Drive and email for contact info and lists, can also contact last year’s track head or look at last year’s program book)
  * Maintain a list of who you have contacted using the Spreadsheet template
  * Research ideas for Featured Guests in your track
  * Submit proposed Featured Guests to Janet by September 15
  * Seek out new presenters and new ideas for programming


**Program Coordinators:**
  * Work on whatever needs to be done for planning your program

=====Useful Documents=====
How to use your budget -- {{:budgetprocess.pdf|}}\\


=====Programming Meeting Notes=====
January Meeting Agenda -- {{ :2017janprogrammingmeetingagenda.pdf |}}


=====Past Programming Information=====
Visit [[pastprogramming|this page]] for information about programming at past Penguicons.

  * [[programming_2014|2014]]