Star Gate: Offworld Fandom Track
Dragon*Con 2008 - Atlanta, Georgia
The iris is open! My name is Marcia Patterson, and I am happy to serve as the Director for the new Star Gate: Offworld Fandom Track at Dragon*con for it's third year! I've put together this early information to get things started.
I'm also sending this out to a wide variety of places, and feel free to forward to SG fans elsewhere. As the new Dragon*con stargate track continues to take shape, here are some guidelines and frequently asked questions ( FAQ).
Spread the word! Come join our discussion group at Yahoo! Groups
We welcome you to subscribe to the group at: stargatefandomtrack-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
A click-through banner to put on your website is coming as well as a track website!
WE NEED YOUR HELP! Please know that staff positions are limited. Well qualified people may not be able to be placed on staff this year. If you apply and are not placed for a Volunteer Staff position this year, know that we honor your experience and willingness to serve and you have the option of accepting a General volunteer position!
General Volunteers: The number of hours served are flexible and according to your schedule - from one hour on up. There will be (good) surprises for those who can serve the most hours! If you are coming to Dragon*con mainly for Stargate, and don't want to miss a thing , this position just might be the spot for you! You can sign up at the convention, but preferably before so we can get more organized.
General volunteers may be needed in such areas as:
1. Track room assistant (set up, in room activities, fan sign-up, etc)
2. Guest helper/escort (along with staff)
3. video set up/running
4. giveaway help
5. mystery stuff we haven't made up yet ;)
also
General Volunteers needed for Special Events:
1) Slumber Party – females only. Work with SGOWF staffer Jen Breland
2) Late Night Spam Event (ConSuite) – spam servers and guards, all in SG uniforms. Joe Campbell, Director of the ConSuite has concocted another diabolical event for us, so watch for more development on just what is needed in this area.
3) Charity Auction- item runners, bid spotters, flyer makers. We had just a spectacular spontaneous event last year, that with advanced planning, we will be fully prepared with items, bidding and receipts and let the craziness for charity begin. The charity has not yet been selected for this year, and may be announced in a month or so.
4) Parade – marching, banners, making parade throws perhaps? Jason G. is happy to bring his deuce and a half; to add to the SG contingent. We are looking for all kinds of SG marchers- aliens, soldiers and spys!
5) Parade Coordinator – someone to organize the morning’s gathering of the marcher/riders and put things in order. Work before the event to organize!
6) SG Worlds MMO Event – Work with SGOWF Staffer James to help bring event to life
7) Room Volunteers – Friendly, helpful and organized? Like to hang out in the room and help fans enjoy our fan panels? This might be the place for you. You will assist panelists and in keeping the room in order, doing room counts, helping with securing the room in case of over-crowding, assist with hand outs, forms, etc. (Personal paragraph required)
8) Room Décor/Set up – Thursday night and/Friday morning – help us get the show started. Help create the SGOWF home base for the con!
9) Room Clean up- Monday afternoon—join us for tears and packing up for next year
10) Disabled fan volunteer – these volunteers will work with Cherie, the Director for Disability Services to help fans get to and from things such as large panels. (Personal paragraph required)
11) Fan Artwork – set up and take down
12) Large Panel assistant – microphone runner, question helper. This requires stamina and nerves of steel. You never know who is going to step up to the microphone! (Personal paragraph required)
13) Fan Guide – Help fans get from our large panels to our Track room. With our current location, this has proved to be a big help! You will have a lightweight sign to help.
14) Merchandise assistant – help distribute, fold, etc. working with SGOWF Staffer Sheila Middleton
15) Room Security- work with SGOWF staffer James Henson to keep the room secure.
16) Craftworks – concoct and help conduct/participate in SG craft panel(s) We may have 2 this year. (Could also be a continued panel, part 1 and part 2) (Personal paragraph required)
When emailing about a General Volunteer position, please put Dragon*con General Volunteers in the subject line to stargatefandom@yahoo.com
Panel Suggestions: Yes! I need your suggestions for panels! The more specific your idea is, the more chance I have to understand and use it. You don’t have to have a title, but you DO need to be as specific as possible about what your idea is. For example: Stargate 101 Panel for new stargate SG-1 fans to discuss the very beginnings of the show including plot development and characters. When emailing about panel suggestions, please put Dragon*con Panel Suggestions in the subject line to stargatefandom@yahoo.com
Fan Groups: We want your group to gather at the track room! If you are a representative of a fan group, contact me to sign up for a fan group slot! When emailing about Fan Groups, please put Dragon*con Fan Groups in the subject line to stargatefandom@yahoo.com
Track contact information: Marcia Patterson Track Director stargatefandom@yahoo.com Thank you for your support and together, we will have a fabulous track! Stay tuned for more updates.