NADWCon Schedule Grid Complete - Available Thursday Evening

Update 6/30 3 PM

As promised, Jon posted the pdf files for the Program Schedule to the website.  You will find them here. 

Go pack! Don't forget your duck.

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So, I'm minding my own con business when I get an email from dis guy who wants me to make one more -ing change to the schedule grid.  Well, you all know how Marilyn and I feel about that.*  I mean, seriously, who does he think he is?

....Oh. Right.

I am pleased to announce that we are adding one - and only one - Koffee Klatch to Terry Pratchett's schedule. This will be a Kid's Only Klatch. 

What a guy.

Making the Schedule Public: 

Pssst! Don't tell anyone but the schedule is finally locked down.   Jon will post it up on the NADWCon website by Thursday evening, Wisconsin time.

...now, if you will excuse me, I'll get back to working on Confirmation of Participant's Schedules while Marilyn and Ray work on your Pocket Program. 

Activism: 

Speaking of the guy in the black hat: Terry just won his latest battle for funding for demetia in the UK.  Well done, that man.

See you there,

Dj

* I believe Marilyn and I finally made our point when we threatened to move the play up on the roof if anyone suggested even one more change.  At that point, we got creative (or punch drunk, you decide) and moved all the Koffee Klatches to the swimming pool and put the Maskerade in the parking lot. All staff meetings, (need I even say it?) will now take place in the pub.

Photo: Terry Pratchett: Back cover photo for Morris and His Educated Rodents 

Show Runners for NADWCon

Greetings,

I just got back in town.  While on the road last week I handled over 700 emails for NADWCon and did one or two things for my pesky day job.  Have laptop, is forced to travel in some of the most beautiful country in these United States. Lawks! 

I came rather late to this NADWCon 2011 programming gig, offering my services to the ConCom in November of 2010 when it seemed they were short-handed.  When I accepted the job, I told the Con Committee in Wisconsin that I would organize their program before the convention but that I could not commit to act as the Show Runner during the con.  This is why: My mother - AKA The Amazing Mom - is elderly and in frail health. While she continues to enjoy her hobbies, friends, and independence, and while she volunteers at her local hospital three times a week "to help out the old folks", she has also been in and out of the hospital herself these last two years. Last Thursday she ended up in the E.R. (She's fine, now, thanks, but she thinks I missed a weed or two in her garden). The Amazing Mom is one tough lady. She never whines or complains, she just "gets on with it".  I am very proud to be her daughter.  Anyone who has an elderly loved one will know what this roller coaster is like.  So...just in cast I can't be there with you at NADWCon, a Show Runner will be appointed to handle programming needs during the convention.  

If I do make it to NADWCon both my husband and I will give the organizers any help we can. The Show Runner(s) will be in charge of making changes to the program schedule during the con itself, making sure that the fans know what's going on in real time, and seeing that everyone and everything is in it's proper place.  I've recommended that they choose someone local; someone who knows the other ConCom members, the hotel, the town, etc. I ask that you please give them your full support.

Update 1:32 PM As I've said, I think it should be someone local but that's not set in stone. If you are coming to NADWCon, have the experience and want to put your hat(s) into the ring, write to 

Vice Chair - Jon Lemerond:
vicechair@nadwcon.org

Here is where we currently stand: I am working with my friend, colleague and Ace Scheduler, Marilyn B. (2) to put together NADWCon's program. We have the aid of Emily W., NADWCon's former Vice Chair and Programming Wiz, and Jon, the current Vice Chair.  Most of the design, organization and scheduling of the program will be done before the con begins. (3)  

As of this writing, I have my tickets and hotel reservations and fully plan to attend.  

The Vice Chair, will announce the name(s) of the Winconsin Show Runner(s) this week. You'll know more when I do.  

Program ideas and suggestions? Offers of help? You can reach me at program@nadwcon.org.

Mom says "hello". She wonders if you're eating right.  Are you sure you don't need a sweater?  When you're done with that book, she'd like to borrow it.  

Hoping this finds you well and happy,

Dj

(1) I try to get back to everyone within three working days. If I missed anyone's email, please let me know. 

(2) Marilyn is a former software engineer with NASA. While I can make an Excell spreedsheet run, she can make it sing for it's supper and do the dishes, after.  

(3) Emily W. is working again, this year as the NADWCon Honored guest Liaison.

.......Has anyone seen a Quantum Butterfly lurking about?