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crewgrrl.livejournal.com

Last January, we arranged a BARCC (Boston Area Rape Crisis Center) workshop on responding to sexual harassment that was very well received and we promised to do it again this year.
We have arranged to have a workshop from BARCC on the topic of responding to reports of harassment within the community for Boskone & Arisia staff, and anyone else interested. It will be on Tuesday, December 11th, at the NESFA Clubhouse, at 7:30pm.

Detailed description:
Many people have had the experience of receiving a disclosure from an adult about experiences of sexual violence. The research is clear that peoples’ responses to disclosures can be critical in shaping the course of healing for survivors. This highly interactive skill-based workshop will explore common reactions to sexual violence (whether recent or long in the past), issues of secondary trauma, and a tool for responding appropriately and effectively. Additionally the training will cover activities that focus on challenging inappropriate sexual and violent behaviors in one'’s community and environment. *Please note that this is different from the usual work-provided harassment training.*

The clubhouse is at 504 Medford St., Somerville; parking is in the rear (359 Lowell St), or on the street (4 quarters/hour until 8pm). More directions at http://www.nesfa.org/clubhouse/location.html.

Please DO plan to arrive before 7:30 PM (but after 7 PM) so that we can start on time. RSVPs appreciated but not required (kovalcik@alum.mit.edu) so that we can get an idea of how many handouts to have them prepare.

drwex

The announcement is a little complicated as there are three parts to this meeting. Please read the full details on the Arisia site: http://2013.arisia.org/node/93

drwex

Arisia's next general meeting, open to all will be on Sept 9 at 2:00 pm at the Westin Boston Waterfront Hotel. Bring your friends! We'll have a raffle for all attending the meeting, see details below. Hope to see you there!

We will have an AUDIO-ONLY call on Skype If you would like to be invited to the call (the moderator will have to call you), add arisiaconv to your Skype contacts. Note that the Skype part of the meeting will start at approximately 2:35 PM.

Agenda:
Open jobs, help wanted, meet the divheads.
New volunteer information
What did Arisia do all summer? and upcoming deadlines!
Hotel changes for 2013
Where to find -- and where to send -- Arisia information
Items needed for September progress report to members
Worldcon party report (and other news from Worldcon)
New Zambia(scheduling database) feature demonstration
Raffle for Emerald Rose CD
Plenty of time for informal smoffing

Special rule for the raffle of the Emerald Rose CD: if you bring someone to the meeting who's not been to an Arisia concomm meeting before, you get to put your name in twice! (And of course they get to put their name in, as well.)

Directions to the Westin are here: http://2013.arisia.org/Directions.
There is often ample on-street parking available on Sundays, and the meters don't run on Sundays.

deguspice.livejournal.com

Leading up to Arisia 2013, we have a planned schedule of concomm meetings. These meetings are open to everyone.

Sunday, 4/29, 2pm	First Concomm Meeting
Tuesday, 5/29, 7:30pm	Meeting at NESFA
Sunday, 7/29	Summer Meeting & BBQ (at someone's house)
Sunday, 9/9, 2pm	Fall Kickoff Meeting
Tuesday, 10/2, 7:30pm	Meeting at NESFA
Sunday, 11/4, 2pm
Sunday, 12/9, 3pm	Start at 3 pm*
Sunday, 1/6/2013, 3pm	*Start at 3 pm

Closer to the time of the next meeting we'll post a reminder and an agenda. Hope to see you there!

Rachel

Most of the Sunday meetings (except the BBQ in July) will be at MIT, building 66, room 168.
http://corp.arisia.org/corpdirections-mit

The complete Arisia Calendar can be seen at: http://corp.arisia.org/calendar
(You can add it to your calendar if you use Google Calendar or import it with iCal).

traingeek.livejournal.com

We'd like to thank all our minions, er, volunteers, who helped make Arisia 2011 possible!

rosefox

Posting on behalf of sinboy:

> Hey all,
>
> We need someone on early Thursday afternoon to help move 3 coolers from a
> home in Union Square area of Somerville to the con hotel. Should be a short
> hop, but things probably can't be moved to Arisia storage load out today due
> to snow. If the hypothetical person had a truck or a van, so much the
> better, as the car here might need to make 2 trips.
>
> If you'd like to help, please email greenroom@arisia.org or call 646 287 2467.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Josh Jasper
> Green Room/Staff Den

Comments are off on this post; all replies directly to Josh, please.

Brute found! Thanks all!

traingeek.livejournal.com

Volunteer for 8 hours and you can get this awesome shirt [designed by Jenny Anckorn (

ultralilac)]. Help us out: http://2011.arisia.org/volunteers

[edit: corrected to 8 hours][edit 2: added artist's info]

sinboy.livejournal.com

Hi Arisians.

As the con gets closer, Staff den and Green Room would like to offer some of you an opportunity to get in volunteer hours *before the con starts*. We need people who have experience in food service, ans understand food safety to help us prepare meals for guests and staff. If you've worked in a kitchen, as a caterer, or have a food safety certification, we'd like your help cooking.

Work done before the convention can count towards this years membership if you don't have one, instead of next years membership, and no matter how much time you put in, that's more time at con you can spend doing whatever you want. If you're broke, and want to go to the con but can't afford to, give us 12 hours pre-con, and you get in for free. Keep in mind that this is only for people who have the necessary experience.

We also need food-safe and experienced types to help out at the con itself. This job gives you not only a warm, happy glow that comes form feeding people, but also a meal. Our staff eats well, and free.

If you're interested, please email joshjasper.nyc at gmail.com and we can work out when you'll be able to help.

Thanks, and see you all at the con!

jasra

Thank you to the artists who have already contributed to our search for the best volunteer shirt design with the them of Mad Science. We have had some wonderful designs turned in. Just wanted to remind everyone that the deadline for submissions is November 15th. Please send your designs to publications@arisia.org.

rosefox

Hi all,

sinboy and I will be in the Boston area all next week to cook for the green room, but we will not be car-enabled (we're New Yorkers and don't drive). If you have a minivan or SUV and time to drive it and us around during the day next week, please let me know! We will repay all your kindness with tasty baked goods and/or chili (vegan options available!) at the con, plus you get access to the member-only awesomeness of Costco and Restaurant Depot, plus time spent shopping for the con counts as volunteer time, so this is a great deal for anyone who likes to cook and wants to earn some hours towards a t-shirt or a comp for 2011.

Comment here or email greenroom@arisia.org if you can help out. Many many many thanks.

Current Mood: hopeful

manga4me.livejournal.com

Are you a big fan of anime? Then have I got the greatest Arisia VOLUNTEER JOB for you!!! All you need to do is watch anime all night long, on Friday, Saturday and/or Sunday night. Arisia volunteers earn a free T-shirt after 8 hours, and at 12 hours you also get a comped membership to Arisia 2011 (at our NEW and FABULOUSO location).

You earn VOLUNTEER HOURS for doing your favorite thing! And you don't miss any of the other parts of Arisia that you love. You can choose your hours, if you get back to me soon enough, but mostly this will be from midnight to 7am. You'll be in charge of changing DVDs, keeping an secure eye on Arisia's equipment, and watching hours of great anime.

Interested? Contact me at SciFiFanBoston at Gmail dot com. Put ANIME ROOM in the subject line.

Current Mood: crazy
Current Location: over the moon
Current Music: Utada

rosefox

I'm getting rid of most of my t-shirts, since I so rarely wear them. I'm sad to relinquish my Arisia '09 volunteer shirt, but since I must, I would like it to go to an Arisian home. Anyone want it? It's a ladies' fitted tee in "babydoll" style, size L (fits maybe size 8-10?), powder blue with dark blue sleeves. Leave a comment if you're interested.

PLEASE NOTE: This offer is only open to people who worked enough hours at Arisia '09 to earn a shirt, and who either didn't get a shirt in their preferred size or would like a spare.

EDIT: Taken already!

Current Mood: nostalgic

nchanter.livejournal.com

Happy Holidays to all of the Arisia Community! Registration has a few quick things...

1 - Registration rates go up to $60 January 1st, 2009. So if you know for sure that you will be attending Arisia, and haven't purchased your membership yet, we suggest you do so now. While at the moment we have plenty of memberships still, we do expect to hit our membership cap Friday Night or Saturday Morning of the convention.

2 - Registration is still looking for a few more volunteers to help us throughout the weekend. Please see my previous post for more information. Please e-mail reg@arisia.org if you would like to help out, or with any questions on the matter.

3 - We have updated our registration hours. The registration desk will be open:

Friday 2pm-11pm
Saturday 9am-8pm

Sunday 9am-8pm
Monday 9:30am-2pm

Thanks!

Current Mood: excited

nchanter.livejournal.com

Registration is looking for volunteers to help us at this year's con. As a registration staffer you would: register people and take their money; print badges for the pre-registered people; help hand out badges; re-stock brochures; hone the timeless art of line-wrangling, etc. We will train you, but it helps if you have previous computer experience. Flexible shifts available.

The group that works registration is a fun group of people to spend time with, and the registration desk is centrally located, making it an ideal place to hang out during the weekend. Our flexible shift schedules make it easy to help out with the con while never missing any of your favorite events or panels!

To volunteer for registration or to get more info please e-mail registration@arisia.org

Remember, volunteering 8 hours at Arisia is the only way to get an official Arisia Volunteers shirt, and 12 hours will earn you a membership for the following year!

We need registration workers during the following times:

Thursday Setup* (Time TBD)
Friday Setup* 10am-Noon; Noon-11pm
Saturday 9am-8pm
Sunday 9am-8pm
Monday 9:20am-2pm

*Work during setup will earn you double hours!

EDIT: we've moved the location of the registration desk for this year away from the doorways that it was near last year. So the issues of being cold due to doorway proximity should not be a problem!

Current Mood: excited

jasra

Arisia is fast approaching. Amazing how that just sneaks up on you.

Have you reserved your hotel room? If not, the main hotel is nearly filled up (only King sized beds left on Sat).

Also, don't forget to get your registration ahead of time. Rates go up on January 1st.

Lastly, the volunteer t-shirt is fabulous and you're going to want one of your own. The only way to get it is by volunteering for 8* hours. :D We have a lot of openings, so visit the Arisia site and see if there's something you'd like to help out with.

See you there,

jasra

*8 hours! 12 gets you in free next year. Ooops!

jasra

Registration could use helpers. You would: register people and take their money; print badges for the pre-registered people; help hand out badges; re-stock brochures, etc. We will train you, but it helps if you have previous computer experience. Flexible shifts (see below for details).

We're a fun group to work with and usually have a good time at Registration. There's no point volunteering if you don't get to have fun (that's my theory anyway). So, come work with us!

In charge of reg for Arisia '07:

jiapa,

dancingwolfgrrl, and

jasra. With the ever helpful

shayde.

The shifts are as follows:
Thursday: setup* (probably starting at 2 pm until things are working properly).
Friday: setup* (noon-2), 2-5 pm, 5-8 pm, 8-11 pm (plus time to take apart registration and put things in the storage room).
Saturday: 8:30 am (that's when we set up, not when we open) - 1 pm, 1-4 pm, 4-8 pm (plus time to take apart registration and put things in the storage room).
Sunday: 9 am (that's when we set up, not when we open) - 1 pm, 1-4pm, breakdown* (4-? pm - breaking down and packing everything up)

So, if you'd like to help, please send email to reg AT arisia DOT org and let us know your preferred shifts!

* This time counts double.

Current Mood: productive

jasra

Registration could use a few good helpers for Registration. You would: help hand out badges; re-stock brochures, etc.; help people with the kiosk registration system. We will train you, but it helps if you have previous computer experience. Flexible shifts. We're a fun group to work with and usually have a good time at Registration. There's no point volunteering if you don't get to have fun (that's my theory anyway). So, come work with us!
In charge of reg (alphabetically):

dancingwolfgrrl,

jasra,

shayde. Reply to: registration@arisia.org
[Yes, I get to post my own area first, thankyouverymuch.]

Other needs for A'06 (note: some of these may be filled -- use the contact email provided to volunteer or check for openings):

Fixed Function Food Flunkies:
Many people are need to feed the hungry fans. Con Suite, Staff Den, and Green Room are looking for people to help keep our attendees fed. Con Suite is open nearly 24 hours. Reply to: Fixed-Functions@arisia.org

Access:
This position will make sure our Special Needs Fans have everything they need to enjoy the Arisia! ops@arisia.org

Con Suite Manager:
We're looking for someone experienced to run the Con Suite. Con Suite is open nearly 24 hours. Reply to: Fixed-Functions@arisia.org

Art Show Setup:
People needed to assemble the Art Show displays Thursday evening. Must be handy with tools.
Reply to: ArtShow@arisia.org

Security Staff Needed:
Responsible and mature volunteers are needed for security shifts. You must be willing to work a minimum of 2 six hour shifts between 4 pm Friday night and 4 pm Sunday night of the convention, and must also be willing to work the mandatory 3 - 5 hour Saturday evening Masquerade detail. Pre and post convention shifts are appreciated but not required of all Staff members. Security Staff is expected to exhibit a professional manner and adhere to the guidelines of the Security Handbook at all times. Volunteers under 18 years of age will be considered on an individual basis only. Please contact: security@arisia.org if you are interested in working for Arisia Security 06.

Fast Track Assistants:
Looking for a good time with small people?

We're looking for a Fast Track assistant or two or three. Creativity, ability to solve problems, and desire to work with children ages 7-12 are necessary for this fast paced con-within-a-con. Programmed hours will be Friday night 7-9, Saturday 10-6, and Sunday noon-2 or 3... There has been a request for the Fast Track rooms to be opened with unscheduled but supervised play on Sunday morning to accommodate those parents who have Sunday morning program items, so a morning person or two would be a great help here on Sunday 9:45 am to noon. And then there's clean-up. Animals, discussions, music, Higgins Armory, magic, and of course, crafts of all sorts are planned for this year.

Please contact Persis Thorndike at FastTrack@arisia.org if you are interested in joining the Fast Track Team as a part-time or full-time assistant, or even if you are willing to put in a few hours before, during, or after.

Gopher Hole:
We need several individuals to manage our busy and essential Gophers ops@arisia.org

Ops Desk:
Daytime and nighttime crew needed for this busy area. ops@arisia.org

Film Projectionists:
Wanted projectionists to show 35mm films for our 40+ hours of film programming. Will train.
Reply to: Films@arisia.org

Staff Den Assistants:
Wanted someone to care and feed hungry con staff.

Applicants will need to help cook meals, snacks and beverages for the convention's Staff Den. This job may involve travel during the convention to bring food to hungry staffers.

No experience necessary, flexible shifts available.
Reply to: Fixed-Functions@arisia.org

Sign Shop:
Need someone to generate signs for Arisia. Must know how to spell and have neat handwritting. Access to equipment to pre-print signs a plus.
Reply to: Publications@arisia.org

Dealer Check-In:
Two people are needed to help with Dealer Check-In on Friday
Reply to: dealers@arisia.org

jasra

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crewgrrl.livejournal.com - BARCC Response Workshop
drwex - Next Meeting November 4 at the Westin
drwex - Arisia Concom & Volunteer Meeting is this Sunday (9/9) at the Westin
deguspice.livejournal.com - Concomm meeting schedule for this year -- first one April 29
traingeek.livejournal.com - Thanks
rosefox - Brute squad needed for cooler hauling Thursday afternoon -- FOUND!
traingeek.livejournal.com - Volunteer's Shirt Design
sinboy.livejournal.com - Staff Den / Green Room volunteers
jasra - (no subject)
rosefox - Shopping for the green room
manga4me.livejournal.com - Anime Help Wanted
rosefox - Anyone need an Arisia '09 volunteer shirt in ladies' large?
nchanter.livejournal.com - Notes from Registration
nchanter.livejournal.com - Ask not what your con can do for you...
jasra - 70 days and counting!
jasra - Looking for volunteers
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BARCC Response Workshop

Next Meeting November 4 at the Westin

Arisia Concom & Volunteer Meeting is this Sunday (9/9) at the Westin

Concomm meeting schedule for this year -- first one April 29

Thanks

Brute squad needed for cooler hauling Thursday afternoon -- FOUND!

Volunteer's Shirt Design

Staff Den / Green Room volunteers

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Shopping for the green room

Anime Help Wanted

Anyone need an Arisia '09 volunteer shirt in ladies' large?

Notes from Registration

Ask not what your con can do for you...

70 days and counting!

Looking for volunteers

Call for volunteers

Help wanted

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