[Deptheads] As we grow...

[fad23 at hotmail.com]

One of my new volunteers approached me last weekend and had one item of conversation which she felt we (the convention) must consider as we grow: how we deal with our child guests. 

At the moment we have a "family Sunday" which seems like an attraction. At other times it appears that children are left by their parents in the video game room, or roam with no real direction. This is just an observation, but I imagine that means that we could implement some idea that could give these visitors some real content.

For the last convention, I brought in Bill Chott to do Simon Sez. I'm sure he'd come back to do it again, but I think we could do a lot more! 

I'm not suggesting a specific plan at the moment. I'm not a parent, so I can only guess the concerns of the gamer parents I know who attend. The aim of this message is to spark a discussion that might lead to ideas that eventually become a plan.

Obviously there are many issues that would be of concern: content, staffing, scheduling, and other practical matters. I suppose I'd like to read your thoughts on this notion, and consider them as much as I am able.
 
Then there's the idea of a short term plan and a long term plan - things I can add to the schedule for Gateway and what we imagine as the shape of the convention in the years to come. Just in the typing of this message I'm getting inspired. Any light bulbs popping over your heads?

I expect I'll be opening this discussion up to my friends in private. In the mean time, if you have opinions or ideas, I'd be interested in reading them. 

Thanks for your time. I look forward to reading your responses.

twenty-three-skidoo,

Neil Figuracion
Fad23

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Date: Mon, 06 Jun 2011 22:10:01 
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Subject: [Deptheads] A few new additions to the list

I've added three new people to the list -- one way overdue :-(

The overdue one is Fred Upton -- he's the second on the RPGA side. He's been actively helping us for years, and Mickey and Mike have frequently asked me to add him and I've flaked, so he's finally here.

The next person is Taralyn Frasqueri-Molina, or "TL" as she goes by. She's the person behind lining up the artwork and is working with marketing. Thanks to her we had the wonderful conbook cover art and TShirts this last show.

Finally, we have someone who is genuinely new, Frank Vassallo, who is taking over for Harmon Ward running the historical end of the miniatures team for at least this show. Harmon is still on the list as well. Things are a little complicated right now, but more on that later.

Glad to have the three of you here!

I still need to add some of Neil's board game assistants.

Hopefully we'll have final numbers from Gamex soon. They're looking pretty good.

Eric
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