CONvergence Convention Committee Meeting Notes
Sunday, June 8th, 2014

2pm Sunday June 8th, 2014 – DoubleTree by Hilton, Bloomington

ConCom Survey

There will be a Survey specific to the ConCom that will be available from July 3rd until July 15th. We will be using the feedback and data gathered from this survey to guide us for the future and in our Post Mort em meeting.

Operations

  • Final Ops open meeting for 2014 season – June 15th, 2pm at Minneapolis Grumpy’s
  • Final Ops training session for 2014 season – June 10th, 7pm at Waterbury building
  • Need department schedules – who is on at what times. This is so we can contact the correct persons, not the ones who are off duty and sleeping. Email these to opera…@convergence-con.org.
  • Need department blackout times – when should we not contact your department, when should we not contact a certain person in your department. Email these to opera…@convergence-con.org.

Registration

The current registration numbers are at 5429 (compared to 5493 right before the con last year). This is down -1%. With 3 weeks to go it looks like we will be dead even with last year going into the con.

Reminder to ConCom to use the Expedited Line in Registration if we are busy so we can get your regular badges to you quickly.

Also note we are open Wednesday 9am-6pm and 9pm to 11pm – so come early and (hopefully) avoid the lines!

Volunteers

The Mobile Vol Den is now taking orders for delivery of food for departments that do not have the ability to get out for food during the con.

The form to sign up is located here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YOgzVFTbs7sD2j2fz-sCP1i0N4D-jLmqUrxTsdakWfU/viewform

If you have questions please email volun…@convergence-con.org

Here is the list of meals (and recipes for those who need to check ingredients).

Thursday Lunch (Noon’ish):
Sandwich bar (we’ll have GF bread available and have veggie options for the vegetarians/vegans)

Thursday Dinner (5’ish):
Mac and Cheese – http://www.yummly.com/recipe/Slow-Cooker-Macaroni-And-Cheese-I-Allrecipes
Baked Potato (Vegan/GF) with seasonings / toppings

Thursday Late Night (10’ish):
Oatmeal, quinoa, baked potatoes, boiled eggs

Friday Lunch (Noon’ish):
Adobo Chicken – http://www.yummly.com/recipe/Slow-Cooker-Adobo-Chicken-Allrecipes
Tangy Curried Chickpea Salad – http://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-recipe/tangy-curried-chickpea-salad/
Chickpea, Corn, and Red Pepper Salad – http://www.yummly.com/recipe/Serious-Salads_-Chickpeas_-Corn-and-Red-Peppers-with-Honey-Lime-Vinaigrette-Serious-Eats-46559

Friday Dinner (5’ish):
Tamale Pie – http://www.yummly.com/recipe/Slow-Cooker-Tamale-Pie-TasteOfHome (We will have a gluten-free batch available)
Bean and Cheese Burrito Casserole – http://www.yummly.com/recipe/Bean-and-cheese-burrito-casserole-slow-cooker-310276 (We will also make Vegan / GF batch of this)

Friday Late Night (10’ish):
Oatmeal, quinoa, baked potatoes, boiled eggs

Saturday Lunch (Noon’ish):
Braised Chicken in Tomato Sauce – http://www.yummly.com/recipe/Slowly-braised-chicken-in-tomato-sauce-303883 (using gluten free tomato sauce)
Cheesy Lentils and Rice – http://gicrockpot.wordpress.com/2011/07/30/spanish-style-lentils-and-rice/ (Vegetarian, Vegan, and Gluten-Free options available)

Saturday Dinner (5’ish):
Moroccan Beef Stew – http://www.yummly.com/recipe/Moroccan-Beef-Stew-Epicurious (Gluten-Free)
Moroccan Lentil Soup – http://www.yummly.com/recipe/Moroccan-Lentil-Soup-Allrecipes (Vegan, GF)
Moroccan Quinoa – http://www.yummly.com/recipe/Moroccan-Quinoa-510541 (Vegan, GF)

Saturday Late Night (10’ish):
Oatmeal, quinoa, baked potatoes, boiled eggs

Sunday Lunch (Noon’ish):
Sandwich bar (we’ll have GF bread available and have veggie options for the vegetarians/vegans)
Baked Potato Bar

Sunday Late Snack (4pm’ish):
Assorted snacks / leftovers

Resume & Hotel

The resume is complete, no changes. Contact us for any questions.
At the con any requests for the hotel need to go through the convergence hotel department. This includes additions, changes, refreshments, problems, and broken /malfunctioning anything.

If you see damage urging move in take a picture, document and report it.

GPS

June 14 – GPS Annual Picnic – You are invited! It will be at Cherokee Park in St. Paul from noon to 5 pm. We have the large pavilion. Grillables, condiments, plates, sodas provided. Feel free to bring something to share.

June 28-29 – Geeks@Pride – Once again GPS is sponsoring a tent at Twin Cities Pride, and Convergence Events will be joining us to represent geek pride. Stop by and say “hi”!

After CONvergence we’ll be accepting donations for the Great Geek Garage Sale. We should have dates by the next concom and will have them posted online and at the center.

As always you can find information on our website at www.geekpartnership.org, or emailin…@geekpartnership.org if you have questions.

Room Drawing

Winners Connor Baltius and Paul Purdes.

ConCom Meetings Agenda

We will no longer be printing up agendas for the meetings but if you want to be on the Agenda for the ConCom meeting you will need to email me your request and a write up of your announcement no later than 6:00pm Friday, June 20th

2014 CONvergence Calendar

Saturday June 21st 2:00 pm ConCom Meeting- Last ConCom meeting before CON, Hotel Room Drawing, Last change for Radio Training

July 3-6 CONvergence

Saturday July 19th 2:00pm ConCom Post Mortem Meeting and 7:00pm Volunteer Party