<div dir="ltr">Hey folks, below are the meeting minutes with some bonus content of the very active days since the last meeting. Cross posted to Discord, hope the red works there for the new content. If you wish this in another format, please let me know.<div> </div><div>Strategicon Meeting Minutes 13 April 2025 In the time between the meeting and the minutes being released, a few notable things have happened, and they are noted in red. In attendance: Eric and Tanya Aldrich, Chris Carlson, Victor Bugg, Shane Sauby, Mike James, Tracy and Mike Fryer, Jim Sandoval, Brandon Wiess, Erin McLaren, Felix Rodriguez, Jason DuVall, Jon Merriex, Karla and James Freeman, Kristi Corfield, Tara Leederman, Rob Prag, Travis Cheney, Richard Caliandro, Tomer Guarantz, Jerry Escobedo. I.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> Welcome and Announcements a.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> I'm fine -- I think. For those that missed it, Eric has a memory hole not involving tequila. Turns out, this is not a new thing, but it has been a while. Tara linked some detailed info in the discord that essentially gives Eric a good reason not to exercise, you can insert your own joke there. b.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> Flyers -- we have art. We even have a flyer you can print and hand out at your FLGS, if you feel so inclined (thank you Erin). c.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> Taxes -- we think we made money last year! d.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> New Marketing team, being lead by Tayler Carlson and Rhayne Corfield. More details coming, but welcome aboard all. The marketing email link forwards to them if you need to reach them. e.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> The majority of the logistics team has resigned. Details below. II. GAMA Report – Long story short, everyone is freaked out about tariffs. In the time between the meeting and the minutes being released, I have received no fewer than 4 emails from game manufacturers who expressed the same sentiment, but with the math. II.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> Gamex a.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> Budget – Eric says we are ok. If you need something small, it’s probably ok. If you need something big, it’s still probably ok, but please check first. b.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> Special Guests and Events – On the website. Please get special events to Tanya. Speed Puzzling is back, now with a beginner division. c.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> Publicity <span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> i.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> Marketing Email #1 – Get items to Eric or he will start making things up, which are binding. He might even go through with my threats this time. <span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> ii.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> Art – Waiting on some art, but in progress. It’s almost like having an art supervisor is a good thing. (thanks Kevin!) <span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> iii.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> Shirts – Art posted in the discord. There was some pushback because good dogs don’t roll ones (citation needed). <span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> iv.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> Additional ads?!? – Still not sure why this gets so much punctuation, but if you have ads, let Eric know. D. Department reports Adventurers League – WotC is officially ending support for AL, but replacing it with Legends of Greyhawk. What that entails remains to be seen, but since our AL is already writing their own events, it will likely be some hybrid of the 2. Pathfinder – We are officially one of the Paizo-Con sites with all perks and benefits. The epic event will be held Saturday morning and we will have a full slate of Pathfinder and Starfinder. Artemis – We need a new server (there goes the budget) and Richard will not be in attendance, but his very capable staff will be handling it, so have no fear. LARPs – Adding decorations for an extra LARPy experience. Needing to instruct volunteers and GMs on the finer points of kid wrangling. I vote duct tape. Library – Will be getting more of the new racks, and Talisman 5th edition (this is primarily so one person will stop harassing Travis.) Games on Demand – Looking for GMs for kids games to run concurrently with the other GoD games. Board Games – Standard slate of special events (irony?) plus more Trivia. Minis – Getting a lot more Games Workshop games back, and Battletech continues to be popular. Looking for HQ staff, please send interested parties to Mike James. Not above bribes. E. Signage – Going to update the arrow boards with all the current info. If you need something specific, let Mike J. know. F. Website 1. OS upgrade successful – It even seems to work. If it doesn’t, please let us know. 2. Some changes to events -- host and department have been merged. G. Parking – Gamex seems to be the one we get screwed at. Please bring a forklift or two so Chris Carlson can handle parking issues like Eric expects him to. H. Rooms – Get room info to Victor, we will not be adding rooms. We will, however, be outfitting the bathtubs with a pillow and blanket, I. Hotel Layout Space – Get any changed to Mike James as soon as you can. He will be emailing the supervisors with proposed layouts and lock list stuff per usual. Timely response is appreciated. J. Logistics and Storage – The Logistics team has largely resigned, and we thank them for their years of service. Andre and Raymond will be missed, but will continue to be involved in the con in other areas that don’t involve the backbreaking work of shoving all your crap around. A short-term solution is in place and the search for a long-term solution will commence immediately after Gamex. If you know of anyone who has the availability and the interest, let Mike James know. Policy wise, any additions to the storage need to be submitted to Mike before the convention, or it will be leaving with you. Also, due to manpower, I cannot guarantee that your stuff will be either delivered or removed by the logistics crew. Unless you hear otherwise, you will be responsible for picking up your gear on Friday, and delivering it back to International A on Monday. If you share a stack with another department, I suggest Rock, Paper, Scissors for who has to bring it to staging. K. Business Cards – If you need cards, please let Mike and Eric know. IV. Deadlines Mon, 4-21 Room lists to Victor B. and Eric A. Wed, 4-23 Special Facility Requests due Fri, 4-25 Tshirt Art to printer and tshirts ordered Wed, 4-30 1st Marketing email done Thu, 5-1 1st Marketing email sent Fri, 5-2 Event Submissions Con Book Ads Badge Art Badge lists must be entered Sat, 5-3 Event Pre-reg turned on Thu, 5-8 * Hotel Room Reg Closes Fri, 5-9 Conbook cover art due Mon, 5-12 Conbook proofs start Wed, 5-14 2nd marketing email done Thu, 5-15 2nd marketing email sent Mon, 5-19 Con Pre-Reg turned off Event Pre-Reg turned off Conbook to printer V. Q & A </div></div>