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aaron_thul_memorial_cube

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

--- Penguicon's Storage Cube - Named after the late Aaron Thul. Dan Eckerd, Logistics Coordinator 2012 dances with glee in Penguicon's Aaron Thul Memorial Cube.

actionadventuretrack

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Action / Adventure is a series of somewhat loosely related events, having as a common theme the call to high adventure and one's response to that call - in literature, the cinema, and in real life. We have a strong series of presentations on the Western Martial Arts, examinations of stunt fighting as it is portrayed and choreographed in the movies, and other related topics. In part, it is a re-creation of the

adswap

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

An AdSwap is an agreement between two (or possibly more) conventions who agree to put an ad in their ProgramBook for the other convention and no charge, because the other con agrees to reciprocate. PenguiCon currently has an AdSwap with ConFusion, ConClave, MarCon, ToBeContinued, and DucKon.

aegisconsulting

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Aegis Consulting is an organization based near Howell, Michigan that offers training courses in leadership, outdoorsmanship, swordfighting as a martial art. They have provided the “Mayhem Track” at every PenguiCon, usually including TheDuel, BlackSweaterParty, PirateFreeForAll, AMapAChaseAClueACompassARace, VikingSwordTournament, and MidnightRevel.

afterdarktrack

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Penguicon After Dark Penguicon is wonderfully open to people of every sexual orientation, relationship format, gender, and so on. The After Dark track in particular provides a space where new-and-curious folks can get a gentle introduction to topics like polyamory, BDSM, gender differences, and other things that don't always get a great treatment out there in the mainstream world. It gives folks a place to learn, meet like-minded people, and compare notes on life. However, the After Dark track …

animeprogramming

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

animetrack

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

This page was created by Jer, it should probably be changed. ~~~jer

annarborsciencefictionassociation

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Description AASFA is the AnnArborScienceFictionAssociation, which is not formally associated with PenguiCon, but there is a signifigant overlap in members. The social branch of AASFA is the StilyagiAirCorps, and many PenguiCon members (or potential members) are found at such parties. AASFA puts on ConFusion in January. PenguiCon has an AdSwap arrangement with ConFusion. Penguicon sometimes rents a room suite at ConFusion to hold our room party, CafePenguicon. ConFusion rents a room suite at Pen…

artistalley

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Please update this page. :)

authorgohs

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Click individual links for bios and other details. AuthorGoHs for PenguiCon 4.0 in TwoThousandSix will be SteveMiller and SharonLee. AuthorGoHs for PenguiCon 3.0 in TwoThousandFive were CoryDoctorow and JoanVinge. AuthorGoH for PenguiCon 2.0 in TwoThousandFour was NeilGaiman.

avwrangler

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Useful Tools * Viewing Distance Calculator: * Screen Dimensions Calculator: 2013 Info hotel floorplans: All projectors should have VGA and HDMI inputs. Access to cables should be limited. Require checkout from Ops. * Big Top - Salon C (60x44x20)

badgeribbons

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Description After acquiring your badge, you may come across people giving out BadgeRibbons, to be attached to your badge. Sometimes you may have to do something or participate in some ritual to acquire certain ribbons. Others are given away to pretty much anyone who wants them, while still others are used to signify membership in an Elite class, such as ConCom, ConChair, or HotelLiaison. Badge ribbons may be ordered before the con by contacting the

beertroll

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Description The ConSuite Beer Troll is a long standing Staff Member position within Penguicon and is managed by the Head of Hospitality. Penguicon's Beer Trolls are responsible for not only ensuring that no underage attendee receives any of the free beer Penguicon provides during the con, but Beer Trolls also maintain the beer flow during the convention itself. Should a problem arise with the taps, the keg set ups, or if kegs need exchanging, the Beer Troll works hard to keep everything runnin…

board

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 22 May 2023 13:38:24 +0000

Penguicon Board of Directors Because Penguicon is incorporated, by law it must have a Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is not the same thing as the Convention Committee (or Concom). If you want to talk about how the upcoming Penguicon should be run, talk to the Conchair and Concom, not the Board. Here is a list of what is involved in the Board, to clarify the difference between Board and Concom.

boothfair

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Penguicon Booth Fair Postponed for 2013

broadcasting

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Broadcasting includes all closed-circuit TV displays, typically known as “PenguiCon TV”. This group is run by Nuri Gocay and James Gamble. If you have any material that you would like to submit for broadcast, please contact Nuri Gocay or James Gamble at

budget

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Description This is the budget for Penguicon 2011 as approved by the Penguicon Board of Directors. As more information is made available, it will be added here. Budget Overview DEPARTMENT OFFICE OFFICE BUDGET DEPT BUDGET RegistrationOnsite Reg 1,400.00

bylaws

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:46 +0000

Here are Penguicon's Bylaws of incorporation as of 05/03/2014: 36.4 KB PDF

cafepenguicon

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Café Penguicon CafePenguicon is a room party held at other Cons (see RelatedGroups) to help promote PenguiCon. CafePenguicon is a great marketing tool and its main goal should be to inform other con goers about PenguiCon. It has taken place at ConFusion, ConClave and MarCon.

centerpointmarriott

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Description 3600 Centerpoint Parkway Pontiac, Michigan, USA 48341 Less than 10 minutes from the Troy Marriott Reservations: Hotel Liaisons: Nuri Gocay and James Gamble (Go here to see what's going on with the hotel) Inventory Rooms * Doubles: 143 * Kings: 142 * Suites: 5 Function Space Diagrams

chaos

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Update me.

chaostoy

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

This construction project can be viewed as a visual representation of OpenSource engineering, or as a dangerous addiction that draws geeks into its tenacious embrace by letting them build something really cool. Yes, when you get to PenguiCon, you'll get to play with it too. That's what OpenSource means, right?

charity

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Update me.

charityauction

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

THIS SHOULD BE UPDATED TO REFLECT THE CURRENT YEAR, IT HAS BEEN ARCHIVED The Following will Appear in the 2011 Souvenir Book: This year at Penguicon the charity auction will be raising money for Child's Play Charity. Child's Play agreed to donated the money we raise to the local chapter at Children's Hospital of Michigan. The donations raised will make it possible to have video game systems and games along with other toys and books to help the children pass the time they have to spend in the h…

closingceremony

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

ClosingCeremony is the final formal gathering of the convention, taking place Sunday afternoon. This is the time when awards are handed out, such as RibbonKing and RibbonQueen, given to the male and the female with the most ribbons. After the ClosingCeremony, the more informal gathering begins at the DeadDog, which runs until very late.

clubfusion

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

ClubFusion is one of many RoomParties thrown at PenguiCon. ClubFusion is thrown by ConFusion not only at PenguiCon, but at other conventions in the midwest.

code_of_conduct

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Code of Conduct Penguicon 2015's Code of Conduct The Code of Conduct has not changed from 2014, please see it below. Penguicon 2014's Code of Conduct Harassment Penguicon is committed to fostering an environment of comfort and safety for everyone, regardless of gender, sexuality, relationship status, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, national origin, or religion. We will not tolerate any form of harassment of convention participants. Con participants found to be engaging in …

coffeeritual

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Barista dressed as a Pope with a Starbucks logo on the hat: MattArnold Acolytes TwoThousandFive: RachelSherman, ChristineBender (JoeBender could not attend due to illness) Acolytes TwoThousandSix: AndreaDale, RachelSherman Processional: The processants shall wear robes and slippers, and shall chant

communications

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Description The Communications department is responsible for getting people excited about the convention in the months preceding, communicating to our current membership base all of the fun things we have planned, acquiring sponsorships from appropriate businesses, and managing the web site in conjunction with our Web Master. We also work during the convention to produce media (photos and video) usable for advertising in future years.

communicationsbestpractices

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Penguicon Communication Best Practices * (this is just a start, needs additions and to be cleaned up and improved, feel free to help) * “The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” George Bernard Shaw

community

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Community SMOS dinner sign up form

communitymanager

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

The Penguicon Community Manager is responsible for arranging events for our local community, most actively SMOS dinners (1-2 per month). This involves finding a host and publicizing the event. Other (primarily unfunded) community-building events can and should be arranged and spread through the community, as well.

computerlounge

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

What is the Computer Lounge? A place to hang out, check your e-mail, learn about Linux, networking and the world of computers. Organized by Penguicon staff, and will be manned by Penguicon Network Operations Center (NOC) Team members. Hours of operation are tentatively planned for 9am - 2am Friday and Saturday, and 9am - 2pm on Sunday. NOC personal will be on call during off hours to respond to network incidents and emergencies.

conchair

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

The ConChair is the leader of the convention committee, or ConCom. The responsibilities of ConChair include making a list of everything that needs to be done for PenguiCon, finding people willing to do them, and checking with them to make sure they are doing the things they said they would. Traditionally the ConChair has been deeply involved with the selection of GoHs, and with the hotel contract, but if he or she can delegate those or if they can be done a year ahead of time, so much the better…

conchair_handoff

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 12 Jan 2019 13:50:00 +0000

You can find the current version of the Conchair Handoff Document (aka the Conchair Coronation Procedure) here!

conclave

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

ConClave is an annual convention of science fiction and fantasy which began in 1976. For the last 11 years it took place in Lansing, Michigan, but it is moving to Romulus for 2006. Official ConClave site. Please edit this page to add more information about ConClave.

concom

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Description The Convention Committee runs the convention. Penguicon makes a distinction between Concom, Staff Members, Volunteers (Penguins), and Panelists (Program Participants). For this year, Concom will be considered those individuals who are responsible for departmental level decisions (and the requisite large budgets and large amount of reporting). Concom members will pay a $35 rate to attend the convention.

concommeetings

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Description Meetings of the Penguicon ConCom are open to the public and held monthly, typically. Below, find information about past meetings and links to the minutes for those meetings. Upcoming Meetings Visit the Penguicon Events calendar for upcoming planning meeting information.

concom_meeting_template

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Penguicon YYYY Concom Meeting MONTH DD, YYYY Meeting Announcement DD MONTH at the PLACE, gather at GTIME, meeting at MTIME promptly Meeting officially started at XX:XXpm Attendance ConCom * - ConChair * - Facilities * - Programming * - Hospitality * - Registration * - Treasurer *

confusion

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

ConFusion is an annual convention of fans of ScienceFiction, fantasy, horror, filk, anime, comics, and gaming, in no particular order. It is put on each year by the StilyagiAirCorps and its parent organization, the AnnArborScienceFictionAssociation. ConFusion GoHs, Con Name, and ConChair are selected by popular vote at the Fall and Spring business meetings.

conrunningguide

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

CON RUNNING GUIDE by ErikKauppi (with TwoThousandThree/TwoThousandFour notes by SteveGutterman, and link edits made by MattArnold for this Wiki) We have had some near-disasters at previous cons. I thought a lot about how to prevent and deal with these at-the-con problems. My idea is that it is very important for some things to be clear to everybody in advance. These can be generally summed up as:

consuite

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

2013 Description The Penguicon ConSuite has become legendary in the Open Source/Sci-Fi convention-dom. When you walk into our Consuite, you are in for a real treat! Not only is the ConSuite a place to relax, take a load off, participate in some great programming, and enjoy the company of 20 or 30 of your friends, it's the one place at Penguicon you can come and grab some of those salty, sweet, healthy, snacks you crave, make a sandwich, grab a pop or even a beer (ID Required) and it's all Free

contraption

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Top Secret ConTraption, in 2001, was the final incarnation of ConTraption. That was the year that Camarilla was formally invited to be part of the con. Camarilla is the White Wolf LARP group at Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan. We also had The Great LukeSki as our filk guest.

conventionsatlightspeed

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Conventions at Light Speed: What Hackers Can Learn From SF Fandom Eric Steven Raymond (see EricRaymond) Thyrsus Enterprises (edited to add links to this Wiki) Copyright © 2000 Eric S. Raymond Revision History Revision 2.0 9 July 2001 esr First DocBook version.

conversation

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

ConVersation is our new Michigan Relax-A-Con. The first one will be held at the Doubletree Hotel Novi in Novi, Michigan July 28-30, 2006. A Relax-A-Con by it's nature has no programming track although we are planning a dance on Saturday night and maybe a pool party or two (the hotel has an indoor as well as outdoor pool, each with a hot tub!). We also plan to have an awesome 24/7 consuite for your culinary cravings. But, mostly it's a chance to socialize with all your fannish friends without…

costumingtrack

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

COSTUMING TRACK When imagining a convention founded on open source technology, it may not seem immediately apparent how an entire track of programming could focus on costumes. Something happened along the way, however, to bring this element to Penguicon, and the tradition continues to this day.

dance

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

THIS SHOULD BE REPLACED BY CURRENT DANCE INFO, IT HAS BEEN ARCHIVED Penguicon 4.0 2006 DancE Write-Up Join JohnMatthews, aka DJBrick as he serves up digital platters of rhythmic and melodious tunage that are sure to please your fannish musical palette and hopefully get you out on the DancE floor where you can shake, shake, shake your bootie and show off your, your, your, your, your boogie shoes. He'll even sit on a ham sandwich for you! (Sorry, in-joke there, ask DJBrick about it sometime)

deaddog

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Description The DeadDog Party: -A party where everybody who is still at the convention after it closes, sits in the ConSuite using up the remaining complimentary food and drinks, while talking, laughing, singing, sleeping, doing random fun stuff, and saying our goodbyes to a wonderful weekend.

deadlines

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Deadlines Penguicon Deadlines page. The intention of this page is to provide a single place for deadlines for this year's Penguicon. Order: Most immediate items at the top of the page. Please update the page as needed. ---------- For Penguicon 2016, we are using

dealersroom

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

2013 Dealer Room Hours Fri 4 pm - 8 pm Sat 10am - 8 pm Sun 10 am - 3 pm BOOKS Larry Smith Booksellers White Beard Books JEWELRY / COSTUMES / APPAREL Grotesque Sins Essence of Cat Watson Emporium Serenity in Chains Things from Rings Elemental Jewels Treasured Roses Ties That Bynde T-SHIRTS Mystic Waboose Off World GAMES AND TOYS Hell on Wheels Guild House Ancient Artillery Brad the Pen Guy Kalidasia Media Productions LLC Artist Alley Digital Sushi Rosemary Van Deuren – Author Emmy Jackson – Au…

dealersrow

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Since the new hotel has less function space and more hotel rooms, we carefully considered an option called a “DealersRow.” At this time, PenguiCon has decided not to have a DealersRow for 2006 but may consider it for a future year after getting more feedback from dealers.

dearbornhyatt

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Description 600 Town Center Drive Dearborn, Michigan, USA 48126-2793 Reservations: Hotel Liaisons: Jer Lance & Nuri Gocay (Go here to see what's going on with the hotel) Inventory Rooms * Doubles: 369 * Kings: 376 * Suites: 27 * 8 Parlor-only Function Space Diagrams * [Function Space Floor Plan] * Note, we do not have

diytrack

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

This page was created by Jer, it should probably be changed. ~~~jer

doorguard

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

All you have to do is sit at the door checking that each person entering a function room of the convention has a membership badge. Almost all ScienceFiction conventions are thought to do this, but in fact many do not, and PenguiCon does not. Sometimes we may do so for ConSuite, but not DealersRoom. Our policy is to definitely not turn away any paying customer from the DealersRoom just because they aren't with our convention.

dragonmead

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Dragonmead is a micro-brewery in Warren, MI that makes tasty ales and lagers. Each year we get a couple kegs and make an evening of enjoying their tasty beverages on Saturday night.

dragshow

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

2013 variety/drag show As with all things penguicon we have open sourced the drag show, so it's anything but a drag. You remember the old car sales pitches? Drag, Push or pull it in. Well the penguicon variety/drag show is just like that. Drag your butt in push yourself up on stage and pull the audience in to your performance. Dress up, dress down or, dress like someone else. Entertain or be entertained. Perform live or lip sync. Dance it up or just stand petrified and perform it. We don't judg…

ecotrack

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Email Eco@penguicon.org if you want to help with the Eco Track this year. *2012 Eco Track (Planning Phase) By Jody Raiford 2011 Eco Track By Sarah “Sparrow” Slovik In the words of Cantus Fraggle, “We are all a part of everything and everything is a part of all of us.

email

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Logging in To log in to your penguicon gmail, visit @ . If you are having trouble logging in or have misplaced your account info please contact the Webmaster ASAP. How to set up Email Forwarding * First, log in. * Settings --> Forwarding and POP/IMAP

facilities

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Description This is the nerve center of the logistics of the convention. While Operations is about the people and Programming is about the events, Facilities is about the “stuff”. Managing the hotel contracts, the movement of our equipment, and maintaining the infrastructure; it is a special kind of exciting.

faq

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

WE REALLY NEED More FAQ IN HERE. TO DO: Incorporate FAQs from 2015 Penguicon web site #1 FAQ's: Q: What are the Official Dates for Penguicon this year (2013)? A: Penguicon 2013 will be held April 26, 27, 28 2013 Q: Where will Penguicon 2013 be held at?

film-animeroom

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

This page was created by Jer, it should probably be changed. ~~~jer

filmtrack

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

this is where the film track goes

foodtrack

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Food Track Programming Penguicon is multiple conventions in one. So we have several Track Heads, each of whom acts like Head of Programming for a smaller convention. The Track Heads must have (or form a team of those who together have): * ideas *

gamelibrary

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

THIS SHOULD BE UPDATED TO ENSURE IT IS ACCURATE AS OF THIS YEAR, IT HAS BEEN ARCHIVED The PenguiCon GameLibrary is made up entirely of games donated by kind-hearted folks, people like you! By all means, feel free to play the games. Ask the RolyPolyTablehammerShuffleballPope or any of the other NonComputerGaming minions, and they'll be happy to loan you whatever's available. But please follow the NonComputerGamingRules, and treat the games kindly, as you would want others to treat your most prec…

gamemaster

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

THIS SHOULD BE UPDATED TO REFLECT THE CURRENT YEAR, IT HAS BEEN ARCHIVED A GameMaster (a.k.a. GM or Host) is anyone who is scheduled in advance through the RolyPolyTablehammerShuffleballPope to run an event in NonComputerGaming. Hours spent running scheduled games are credited toward the six hours of volunteering required for reimbursement of the registration cost by the PenguinWrangler. Running three hours of games qualifies you for the RolyPolyTablehammerShuffleballPope's PapalBullList, which…

gaming

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

THIS SHOULD BE UPDATED TO REFLECT THE CURRENT YEAR, IT HAS BEEN ARCHIVED By papal decree of the RolyPolyTablehammerShuffleballPope PENGUICON GAME ROOM RULES * NO SMOKING. For the comfort of everyone, all of the NonComputerGaming function spaces are non-smoking areas. Anyone caught smoking will be treated as though they are on fire.

gamingtrack

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

please update this page :)

geekswithguns

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 06 Nov 2017 16:42:26 +0000

“Geeks With Guns” ... ... is an off-site event held early on Friday afternoon, just prior to the “official” opening of the 'Con. It involves going to a nearby range, and consuming copious quantities of ammunition while noisily punching holes in various paper targets for a couple of hours.

goh

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Acronym stands for Guest Of Honor. GoHs can give a speech on a topic of their choice, and are put on panel discussions and other events, such as book autograph sessions. They have access to the restricted GreenRoom in case they need a break from their fans, and are assigned GoHLiaison's to look after their needs. PenguiCon pays all expenses for a GoH and one companion, although occasionally the companion is also a GoH or

gohdinner

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

THIS SHOULD BE UPDATED TO REFLECT THE CURRENT YEAR, IT HAS BEEN ARCHIVED This could be your best chance to get up close and personal with one of PenguiCon's GoHs. Each table will have one of our convention guests, and eight or nine of their lucky fans. But you have to buy a ticket beforehand. A limited number remain and will be sold at PenguiCon

gohliaison

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Job Description A GoH Liaison has a very important job. Before the convention, they handle all communications between all of the convention and their GoHs. Such as: * Getting all answers on the Guest Questionnaire. * Getting a GoH bio for the program book and the Convention website.

graphics

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Graphics! Please make your graphics requests here, or email . Thanks! - Troy Acklin

greenroom

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Description The GreenRoom: -The purpose of GreenRoom is to offer a non-public space for our very public faces of Penguicon. Available to our Guests of Honor, it's a service and space provided for them to relax and eat delicious and nutritious meals instead of trying to live on junk food from the ConSuite. To keep them in top shape, they are kept fed, hydrated and rested in the GreenRoom Designated Area. GoH's can escape from the attentions of their fans in the GreenRoom when they need to or j…

guestliaisons

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

This page was created by Jer, it should probably be changed. ~~~jer

hackofhonor

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Hack of Honor Every year Penguicon invites special Guests of Honor, or GoH's as we call them, to come to our convention and give a speech on a topic of their choice, be placed on panel discussions, attend other events, such as book autograph sessions, Opening and Closing Ceremonies, and often judge various Penguicon contests. These

harassment_policy

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

This page has been replaced by our Code of Conduct page.

historical_data

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 16 Apr 2019 14:05:54 +0000

Historical Data Here lies an attempt at a historical record of Penguicons past. Beneath the chart of Penguicon data, please feel free to add data, links, and fun facts about each convention year. Boring Table Year Name Hotel ConChair Date GOHs

hospitality

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Description Hospitality is the nerve center of the three most important things at Penguicon: you, food & beer! While Operations is about the people, Programming is about the events, and Facilities is managing the hotel contracts,(so we can have you, food & beer,) the movement of our equipment, (so we can serve you, food & beer,) and maintaining the infrastructure of the con; the reality is, Consuite and it's food & beer make up most of Hospitality's To-Do list and we're by far, the most epic Ho…

hotelliaison

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Description Each year, a contract must be negotiated with a facility at which the con will take place. This has been, historically, at a hotel as so much of the event happens late and so many of our attendees reserve hotel rooms. The Hotel liaison's responsibility is to take care of said contract and ensure that both parties are satisfied; but that both parties honor their end of the agreement. It is one of the most behind-the-scenes jobs at Penguicon, yet so many things hinge upon it's succes…

intcomm

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Internal Communications IntComm is to some degree our community manager. They keep people talking, they inform our audience, and they keep the conversations going in the right direction. This means IntComm, with the help of the Head of Communications is expected to participate in our community with professionalism, but also with the humor we're known for. They have an important role in keeping people excited about the con.

jersnotes

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Quick Links * troymarriott * hotelliaison * facilities * jerlance * concom * staffmembers Explanation This is just a spot for me (Jer) to hold onto thoughts. This should be my brain for this planning year. It won't be the ONLY source of my recollection, but I am planning on experimenting with it being my primary source.

jimgettys

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

jim_gettys

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

You're looking for Jim Gettys

john_scalzi

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

You're looking for John Scalzi

junkpilewars

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

JunkPileWars is a contest where geeks are split into teams and then compete to be the first to build a working computer (with operating system) out a massive pile of working and non-working hardware.

legion_of_doom

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Penguicon 2012 Volunteers Description The Legion of Doom, or Legionaries is the name that Penguicon gives to its volunteer pool. Ideally, their jobs will consist of doing the various jobs that are required to make the convention happen. Conventions run on unskilled volunteers who are suddenly recruited from among the attendees who want to get rewarded for helping the con. At other conventions they are called Gofers or Gophers. In the past Penguicon used the term “Penguins”, but because of term…

lifetrack

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

LIFE TRACK What? There's more to life than computers and caffeine? The Life Track encompasses daily life activities whether that be dating, starting a business, parenting, or other activity that doesn't seem to fit into any other track. The growing list of hobbies that interest us don't necessarily fall into any of the other tracks that Penguicon has to offer, and Life Track is the all encapsulating umbrella that catches those extra events.

linucon

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Linucon was PenguiCon's sister convention in Texas. WilWheaton was among the guests of honor and had a great time. Linucon 1 took place in 2004 and Linucon 2 took place September 30 to October 2, 2005. There will be no Linucon 3. Linucon was founded and vice-chaired by PenguiCon co-founder RobLandley.

liquidnitrogenicecream

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

THIS SHOULD BE UPDATED TO REFLECT THE CURRENT YEAR, IT HAS BEEN ARCHIVED PenguiCon's sister convention, LinuCon in Texas, has had great success making ice cream with Liquid Nitrogen in their ConSuite. RobLandley, Molly, and JenniferSkwarski made this in the ConSuite at PenguiCon in 2006.

literaturetrack

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Sure, the movie was OK, but we all know the book was better! Penguicon’s Literature Track is where attendees can go to meet their favorite authors, hear them debate various aspects of the speculative fiction genres, and participate in discussions about everything from magic to hard sci-fi, alchemy to zombies. There are also panels for the aspiring SFF writer who wants to learn the tricks of the writing trade.

location

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Penguicon Venues We choose a new hotel each year based on the size and amenities needs of the convention, but it is always held in the Detroit Metro area. 2014 Penguicon 2014 will be held May 2-May 4 in Southfield, Michigan at the Westin Southfield Hotel.

logistics

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Description The Logistics Coordinator is responsible for helping the Facilities Coordinator manage the “stuff” of Penguicon. Essentially, if it involves any of our material possessions and/or the transportation of said material possessions, the Logistics Coordinator handles it. For Penguicon 2011,

lug

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Greater Lansing LUG alias - GLLUG Monroe County LUG alias - MonroeLUG, alias - MCLUG Michigan Users Group alias - MUG, alias - Michigan!/usr/group MetroDetroitLUG alias - MDLUG WashtenawLUG alias - LUGwash, alias - WLUG Toledo Area LUG alias - TALUG Unix Hobbyists, Administrators & Coders Club alias - UHACC South-Eastern Michigan Sun Local User Group alias - SEMiSLUG Wayne State University LUG alias - WSULUG

lugwrangler

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

THIS SHOULD BE UPDATED TO REFLECT THE CURRENT YEAR, IT HAS BEEN ARCHIVED It is the LUGWrangler's job to keep their ear to the ground for Penguicon related rumblings within the various LUGs, communicate Penguicon related news to the LUG lists and, and forward on LUG communication to the correct Penguicon ConCom departments.

makerspace

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Edit me.

marketing

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Current marketing includes reaching out to technical podcasts and local tech organizations for advertisement, sponsorship, room parties, and programming so that they have a reason to reach out to their own audience about Penguicon. We also have produced videos, including Guest of Honor interviews and promotional footage for Penguicon. We heavily push the

masquerade

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Please update this page. :)

mayhemtrack

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Mayhem Track Mayhem is officially defined as the willful and unlawful crippling or mutilation of another person. We don’t endorse that sort of violence, so we had to go with the more general and vernacular meaning of mayhem – utter chaos. This track has embraced randomness over the years and has evolved to embody activities that do not fit into a typical panel discussion or demonstration. The Mayhem Track constitutes numerous activities that can not be contained in a single session or locatio…

mediatrack

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

This page was created by Jer, it should probably be changed. ~~~jer

ministerofcommunications

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

THIS SHOULD BE UPDATED TO REFLECT THE CURRENT YEAR, IT HAS BEEN ARCHIVED It might just need to go away, as this job appears to have been divided out amongst several other roles in the past two or three years. The current Minister of Communication is MattArnold, who is seeking additional members for the publicity team.

mofo

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

THIS SHOULD BE UPDATED TO REFLECT THE CURRENT YEAR The Macomb Oakland Fan Organization (MOFO for short) is the equivalent of Tuesday at Tio's of the StilyagiAirCorps, but it is in PenguiCon's area. It is a weekly event for those who don't want to drive out to Ann Arbor just to have a social life. MOFO meets every Monday night at 8 PM at Denny's on Telegraph between 696 and 12 Mile Rd in Southfield, which is in Oakland County. Usually there are between a dozen and twenty people. Some leave befor…

monroelug

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

MonroeLUG is a LinuxUserGroup based out of Monroe, Michigan. In their spare time RonBlanchett(PenguiCon WebMaster) and DanDesloover(LUGWrangler) run MonroeLUG. Ron is MonroeLUG's acting President and Webmaster, Dan is the current acting Vice President and graphic designer.

musictrack

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

This page was created by Jer, it should probably be changed. ~~~jer

networkwrangler

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Description Part of the Facilities Manager's team, the Network Wrangler is responsible for ensuring that the wired, wireless, and Internet connectivity meets the needs of the convention. Duties Prior to the convention the Network Wrangler will collect needs send by the convention staff, members and guests and arrange to meet those needs or identify problems with the available network. Examples of these sorts of needs are

niftyguests

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Description Nifties are a type of guest that is not a full GoH but who are celebrities in their own right. A “Nifty” is a type of invitation status that Penguicon confers, who receives an admission membership to the convention free of charge, and access to the

notesfromhandoff

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Attendance * Randy Bradakis (ConChair 2010) * Limey Zrnich (Costuming and Conchair 2011) * Jer Lance (Facilities) * Kendra Duane (Costuming) * Yanni Kuznia (Lit Track) * Brian Decker (Registration) * Shar Nims (Consuite) * Ron Blanchett (Webmaster)

onsite-ops

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

THIS PAGE IS ARCHIVED. IT IS REDUNDANT. On-Site Operations On-Site Operations (or Ops as it is called) is the nerve center of the convention during the operating hours of the convention. Lost something or someone? Got a question, problem or emergency? Visit the friendly and knowledgeable folks in Ops, located in what the hotel calls the Coat Room. They may not know the answer, but they'll probably know where to get it.

onsiteops

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

This page was created by Jer, it should probably be changed. ~~~jer

opensource

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

THIS SHOULD BE UPDATED TO REFLECT THE CURRENT YEAR, IT HAS BEEN ARCHIVED OpenSource is the name of a software development model. See ”>Wikipedia's article for more information which is not directly about how it relates to PenguiCon. On this Wiki, see also: TechProgramming.

open_soda

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

2012 Hack of Honor: Open Soda Penguicon's 2012 Hack of Honor, Open Soda, could be thought of as “The Hack that Penguicon built.” It all began at a Penguicon long, long ago; in a hotel far, far away..... Speaking of metaphors that help to explain how the free and open source development model works: Penguicon’s former

operations

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Description The operations department is responsible for the smooth running of the weekend's event. Ops coordinates with Program Ops, the Hotel Liaison, the ConChair, and others to solve emerging issues (from rooms without equipment, to lost and found, to incident management). Ops also staffs an on-site booth.

pastdeadlines

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

About Deadlines which have past for the current year and from previous years should be moved to this page. This will help keep the deadlines page clean and current. As more data is entered here a framework for when certain tasks or types of tasks should normally be done could be created.

pastprogramming

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 28 Jan 2017 14:51:00 +0000

Past Programming Information Programming List from 2014 Programming List for 2013 2013 Programming Goals 1 Major Event per track at the convention Panel Wishlist - advertise to potential speakers to fill, as well as nifty and gohs 50+ total programming hours per track Monthly Seasonal Events lead by staff: workshops, Penguicon Meetups, Smos Dinners, etc.

penguicon

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

THIS SHOULD BE UPDATED TO REFLECT THE CURRENT YEAR, IT HAS BEEN ARCHIVED What is PenguiCon? To those of you familiar with the Linux and Open Source community, think of a weekend long LUG meeting with hundreds of other geeks which also just happens to have nationally acclaimed guests, its own wireless network, free caffeine and snacks always available, lots of folks talking about

penguicon5.0

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Penguicon 5.0 The 2007 Penguicon, “Penguicon 5.0”, was held April 20–22 in Troy, Michigan at the Troy Hilton. Guests of Honor * Tech GoH: Bruce Schneier * Science GoH: Christine Peterson * Webcomics GoH: Randy Milholland * Literature GoH: Charlie Stross * Literature GoH: Elizabeth Bear Nifty Guests * NickSagan, SF Novelist, screenwriter and all around nifty geek. He writes,

penguicon2012

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Celebrities Guests of Honor We have about five or six full Guests of Honor per year, usually one or two authors, one or two from software, and the rest from from games, comics, film/TV, or science. Here are some of our guests, and we’re excited about more to come!

penguicon2013

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Penguicon 2013 Things I should do daily: check emails, respond to emails Things I should do monthly: check-in with Concom, hold a planning meeting, coordinate meetups/smos, organize an outing for marketing sponsorship and support of the community, make sure open staff positions get filled

penguinprom

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Geek Prom Q: What is a PROM at Penguicon? a. a march of guests into a ballroom constituting the opening of a formal ball b. a high point c. a formal dance d. a memory chip whose contents can be programmed by a user or manufacturer for a specific purpose

penguins

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Penguicon 2013 Volunteers Description Penguin is the name that Penguicon gives to its volunteers. Ideally, their jobs will consist of doing the various jobs that are required to make the convention happen. Conventions run on unskilled volunteers who are suddenly recruited from among the attendees who want to get reimbursed. At other conventions they are called Gofers or Gophers.

photographer

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

This page was created by Jer, it should probably be changed. ~~~jer

previousyearhotel

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Previous Year Information This year, we are at the Regency Hyatt Dearborn. (Go to that page if you are looking for information specific to the hotel, as opposed to what we are doing there) Things to Do * Put together rules listings for function spaces * Function Spaces

programbook

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

THIS SHOULD BE UPDATED TO REFLECT THE CURRENT YEAR, IT HAS BEEN ARCHIVED Penguicon 5.0 Program book proof draft for 2007: [Pages 1 through 10] [Pages 11 through 20] [Pages 21 through 30] [Pages 31 through 40] [Pages 41 through 52] Yes, we know the front cover says Livonia 2006 instead of Troy 2007. It will be fixed in the print version. Please compile all corrections in one email and send to Dan Desloover at zifferent at yahoo dot com.

programming

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 28 Jan 2017 14:54:24 +0000

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:

programming2013

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

UPDATE: Please note, this list was last updated on March 31, 2013. All content thereafter is being compiled for our official materials. If you submitted a request via the online form, or provided the requisite information to a track head, then your information has been received by the head of programming. You will receive an invitation to view the schedule at it's completion. All future updates will be added to our official website: penguicon.org. If you have questions upon seeing the offi…

programmingops

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Links to Prior Year Event Counts 2014 Event Attendance 2013 Event Attendance 2012 Event Attendance 2011 Event Attendance Areas for Improvement / 2015 Recommendations * Replace printed name tents with dry erase name tents (Example: ) that are left in each room for the duration of the weekend. ROI would be greater than 1 year based upon 2014 printing costs. A method for securing in each…

programming_2014

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 28 Jan 2017 14:48:28 +0000

Programming 2014 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

programparticipants

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Please email programming@penguicon.org for more information. Speakers are generally welcome from all areas. We encourage all speakers to register ahead of time. A discounted registration fee of $30(updated for 2013) is offered to all participants who work at least 3 hours of programming.

quotes

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

“Ack! The cheese is still in England!” ... in regards to TerryPratchett's cheese at PenguiCon 1.0 in TwoThousandThree. “It's not a crisis yet. We're looking forward to when it becomes a crisis.” “Having a film room doesn't make you a media con any more than having a ConSuite makes you a snack bar.

registration

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

This page is currently under heavy editing by AaronThul. If you know someone who wants to participate in registration please contact AaronThul. Registration - (noun) the action or process of registering or of being registered The [[concom]] job of registration encompasses some major actions

ribbonwrangler

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Ribbons for 2014 are being added to online registration. You should be able to order and pay for them in combination with your membership! Here is the general ribbon ordering info for posterity: We have used Larsen's Award Ribbons for many years. You can check their website for the current colors. In past we have only offered the standard colors as options to minimize confusion. We use the F-116 and all the info is on the following page.

rockyhorror

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Rocky Horror Resurrection (RHR) presents for 'unconventional conventionists' a truly 'time-warped' experience. 'The future is ours so let's plan it!' Tim Downing aka Dr. R. Frank N' Furter General RHR Track descriptions: The primary goal I'm aiming for, is to provide to the Michigan Fan community a focus point for their most 'favorite obsession' thru the creation and implementation of a truly awesome

roomparties

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Introduction Every year there are several room parties at Penguicon. In fact, there is a special room block set aside for these parties. The room party coordinator collects data from those willing to throw a party at the convention, organizes it, and sends it to the hotel liaison. The liaison will then inform the room party coordinator what parties are in which rooms and then it is up to the room party person to relay that information to those who need/want it.

sciencetrack

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

This page was created by Jer, it should probably be changed. ~~~jer

scrub_club_records

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

FIXME

signage

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Signs! Please put your signage requests here! You can also feel free to email them to . Thanks and stuff. :) - Rachael Acklin

smos

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

SMOS Dinners Q. What's a Penguin Dinner Party? A brand new name for our old Smos dinners... soooo... Q. What's a SMOS dinner? A: The SMOS dinner is a casual get-together full of chatting, eating, and gaming, for convention organizers and their friends, and even complete strangers who are friendly to the whole idea. All fans, hackers, and their friends are welcome, regardless of whether you're helping with Penguicon.

sponsorship

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

2013 No Starch Press $400 in books plus swag

staffmembers

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 07 Mar 2017 10:25:50 +0000

Description If the Convention Committee runs the convention, staffers are the muscles that move it along. Penguicon makes a distinction between Concom, Staff Members, Volunteers (Penguins), and Panelists (Program Participants). For this year, Staff will be considered those individuals who are responsible for doing work and making decisions for a single part of the convention and handling minor budgetary amounts. Typically staffers put in some amount of work before the con in addition to work du…

staffmembers_2016

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 28 Jan 2017 14:27:52 +0000

start

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 28 Jan 2017 14:26:04 +0000

Quick Links * Site index * ConCom Meeting and Board Meeting information * 2016 Planning Timeline * ConCom Directory * Staff Member Directory * Code of Conduct Staff Handbook * Penguicon's Gmail Usage Guide Links Being Evaluated * The old organizational site: * FAQ A General Penguicon FAQ (Currently being added to.) * Interested incommunicating well within the group? check out and help improve the

stilyagiaircorps

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

The Stilyagi Air and Pressure Corps is the social branch of the AnnArborScienceFictionAssociation, which is not formally associated with PenguiCon. But PenguiCon attendees (present and prospective) can usually be found at Stilyagi parties. The equivalent of Stilyagi in the northern area of greater Detroit is

storagecube

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Storage Facility Simply Self Storage 28650 Grand River Farmington Hills 248-427-0538 The location is on Grand River Ave, just north of Eight Mile Road, right next to the Public Storage we used to use. Property Manager: Lisa Dueweke It's a drive-in storage building with only one floor.

talentwrangler

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Talent Wrangler The Talent Wrangler is the person who keeps a list of guests, who all their Liasons are, and which past guests and Nifties have confirmed their re-attendance. If you would like to be a Guest Liaison, please check out the tasking for the position and contact . Talen Wrangler Job responsibilities include:

teamawesome

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Team Awesome! This is the super secret networking team assembled by Jer in an effort to conquer the painful and frustrating lack of network and Internet at an otherwise “tech” convention. The team goes by code names so they are not constantly subjected to the adoration of fans and the requests of fools.

techtrack

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

PenguiCon 2010 Tech Track Head - Bradley McMahon Job Description -accepts or declines offers to do Tech Presentation's at PenguiCon, and solicits more of them from the OpenSource and hardware hacking community if necessary. -asks people to be on tech-related Panel Discussion's and gives the names of them and all Tech Presenters to PreRegistration so they get their discount rate.

techtroubleshooter

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

“I'm here to fix the projector.” This position was originally created to help people (primarily staff and GoHs) with technical issues, such as computers not working. This quickly devolved into helping people hook computers up to projectors (including trying to scrounge the correct adapter). It then evolved into controlling audio at panels (such as Masquerade). It is thus less

treasurer

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Current Treasurer The Treasurer for Penguicon 2011 is Amanda Long-Adams Job Description Directly administers, and tracks, the flow of convention funds. This person's name is on the checking account along with the Producer and the Conchair/Chief of Staff. Receives all incoming funds, makes deposits and withdrawals at the bank, writes the checks to pay the debts of the convention, and makes an accurate accounting of this activity when required. Works closely with the Producer.

troymarriott

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Description Troy Marriott 200 W. Big Beaver Rd. Troy, Michigan 48084 USA Phone: 1-248-680-9797 Fax: 1-248-680-9774 Hotel Liaisons: Jer Lance & Trevor Jagoda (Go here to see what's going on with the hotel) Inventory Furniture * Tables (6' x 30“): 50 * Tables (6' x 18”): 100 * Tables (8' x 30“): 20 * Tables (8' x 18

videogametrack

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

This track is all for the Video Gamers out there and anyone interested in getting into it. We have panels involving competitions like Rock Band Rock Off where you will face off against other bands to compete for this years Rock Off Trophy, open conversational panels such as The MMO Conversation where MMO players talk directly with the panelists about MMO's that are out, coming out, and game mechanics. We even have game developing panels that discuss the process of making video games, and tutoria…

volunteers

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Departmental Needs for 2013 Please put all of your Departmental needs here. (As of 4/17/13 all have been added to confirmed.) Confirmed Needs for 2013 (in the order received) On-Site Ops: 12pm Friday - 4pm Sunday (2 People) in 4 hour Shifts ----------

volunteerwrangler

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Penguin Wrangler The person in this job is in charge of anything to do with the volunteers, fondly referred to as Penguins. Before the Convention: * Will answer emails from potential penguins either new or returning. * Will gather volunteer needs from con-com and staff members and compile a schedule

webcomicstrack

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

This page was created by Jer, it should probably be changed. ~~~jer

webmaster

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

Penguicon's current webmaster is James Gamble. Description The webmasters duties include maintaining the technological needs of PenguiCon's web presence, working on the ongoing development of Penguicon's content manager and registration systems, maintaining concom and

web_systems_development

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

We should put things Rick does on this page.

web_team

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

hmmm.... don't we have people on this team? -capt. sparrow

writingworkshop

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 14:24:44 +0000

THIS SHOULD BE UPDATED TO REFLECT THE CURRENT YEAR, IT HAS BEEN ARCHIVED Since 2005, Penguicon has hosted a SF/F Writing Workshop with program content each day of the convention. This workshop, open to new or unpublished genre fiction writers, is now well-known as a meaningful experience for all its participants.