To those of you familiar with the Linux and Free/Open Source community Think of a weekend long Linux Users Group meeting with hundreds of other geeks, which also just happens to have nationally acclaimed guests, a LAN party, its own wireless network, hotel room parties, lots of folks talking about Science Fiction and Fantasy, a place to buy cool t-shirts and buttons and such, amateur singing, anime, a costume contest, and free caffeine and snacks always available.
To those of you familiar with Science Fiction conventions Imagine all the convention features you know and love, with the
addition of wireless internet access, computer game tournaments, people who know
about online publishing / books on demand / digital art, a programming
track involving computing topics and another one focusing
on the crossover between Science Fiction and computing. Imagine seeing your favorite creative visionaries meet the innovators who are creating the future you read about in SF.
Tech Guest of Honor: Jono Bacon, Ubuntu Community Manager for Canonical
Tech Guest of Honor: Benjamin Mako Hill - Debian/GNU, MIT Media Lab, Free Software Foundation, Ubuntu, Wikimedia
Author Guest of Honor: Vernor Vinge, Multiple Hugo winning science fiction author, computing visionary
Author Guest of Honor: Tamora Pierce, fantasy author, co-founder of Sheroes Central
Webcomics Guest of Honor: Randall Munroe of xkcd Gaming Guest of Honor: Keith Baker, creator of Ebberon world for Dungeons and Dragons
Hack of Honor: The Giant Singing Tesla Coils
Felt like things got rather late this year. So this time, early preparations for a hopefully better showing in 2013:
Know of someone that ought to get a delivery from ACME at Penguicon? Know of something that ought to get delivered? Have an idea that somehow involves an anthropomorphic ox? Well then, go have a look at this poll:
Yep, you can suggest people and things and... stuff.. for ACME. Vote early. Vote oft...well, there are multiple possibilities. Oh, you could even email ACME ( orvan_ox [at] acme [dash] delivery [dot] com ) if an LJ poll just isn't your thing.
Ever get that feeling, you know the one, when you're sent to bed and the grown ups are still awake doing grown uppy things without you? I knew you'd understand! Stay up late with us in the Game Room, or should I say the Grand Foyer? See, doesn't it just sound like something you would feel left out from? I know you'd all like to help, but hold on just one darn minute, I only have a few little slots left. First come first serve, grab em up before they're gone!
4/28 2am - 4am 4am - 6am 6am - 8am 8am - 10am
4/29 2am - 4am 4am - 6am 6am - 8am 8am - 10am
Don't forget, by working just 8 hours you get the discounted Staff rate of $25! Such a bargain for simply doing what you love or resting while watching others play games and have fun. Don't wait, sign up now, con's just a week away my friends!
Please email gaming@penguicon.org to sign up for any number of shifts, your choice.
I am attending PenguiCon this year for the second time and I had thought of making my own ribbons this time around. Sadly, I am a few days too late to make my order with the Ice Cream Team. Then it hit me: print some of my own in Atlanta and bring them up.
However, being a dunce lately due to over-schooling and over-working, I am having an attack of Teh Dumb. What type of shop do I need to go to for ribbons of my own? What specific item do I need to ask for? If someone could help me find my words, it would be greatly appreciated.
I need yarn, dowel rods, a photo booth, a button maker, a music filled usb stick, felt, thin ribbon, buttons, people who like to make stuff...
We are working on the prom decorations, favors and awesomeness. Is there anyone who has any of those things laying around? knows how to get them at reasonable prices? is interested in donating some time to make yarn puff balls, mini felt robots and ragdolls?
We have an excellent photographer spending her time taking pro pics of us all in our prom garb, but if someone could help out with a printable photo booth, that would be swell :)
Know of someone that ought to get a delivery from ACME at Penguicon? Know of something that ought to get delivered at Penguicon? Have an idea that somehow involves an anthropomorphic ox? Or even just want to express an opinion on Cow Tales candy?
Yep, you can suggest people and things and... stuff.. for ACME. You can vote for your favorite Cow Tale flavor - or suggest an addition (or replacement?). Vote early. Vote oft...well, there are multiple possibilities. Oh, you could even email ACME ( orvan_ox [at] acme [dash] delivery [dot] com ) if an LJ poll just isn't your thing.
This time, Penguicon is providing plenty of food and drinks free of charge, and making it a party! A "SMOS Dinner" is one way Penguicon builds community all year round. SMOS stands for "Secret Masters Of SMOS".
Come one and all, whether to play board and card games, use the shop, register for Penguicon, or just to talk about all things geeky.
When: Thu Jan 5 6pm – 11pm (EST) Where: i3Detroit, 1481 Wordsworth, Ferndale, MI Host: Matt Arnold
IMPORTANT NOTE! - Penguicon is looking for people interested in becoming ConChair for the 2013 Penguicon.
If you are interested, please send Steve a note nominating yourself, and then attend our next regular Penguicon Board meeting so that they Board can meet with you and vote for a ConChair. Also, please send Steve (SteveGutterman <at> gmail.com) an e-mail saying that you would like to nominate yourself, or let Steve know if you have any questions. The next Board meeting will be September 10th, 2011. Watch this list for the announcement of the meeting time and agenda.
ALSO! - The Penguicon Board also has an opening for a new member for the Penguicon Board of Directors.
Be one of the seven senior Penguins and set policy, organize the business side of Penguicon, and ensure the long-term success of Penguicon. Again, if you would like to nominate yourself for this position, please send an e-mail to SteveGutterman <at> gmail.com and let Steve know of you interest, then attend the next Penguicon Board meeting on Saturday, September 10th, 2011.
Thank you!
The Board meeting will be held at Steve Gutterman's house, on Saturday, Sep. 10th, 2011 at 3:00 PM:
Where: Hyatt Regency Dearborn, hospitality suite 600 Town Center Drive Dearborn, MI 48126
Come on out, and help us get Penguicon 2012 up and officially rolling! This is the meeting to attend if you have an interest in joining our Penguicon organizational community for 2012!
Penguicon 2012 is alive! We are working diligently behind the scenes - right now - shoving many loaves of awesome into our penguin-oven of win.
Here are some key points detailing our present activity:
Revamping the website.
We're very excited to be moving to a new CMS this year - and with that, we'll have a brand-spanking-new design. We hope to roll penguicon.org into the future within the next couple weeks.
Scheduling the Hand-off/wrap-up meeting!
The 2012 conchair has been questioned by a huge number of people on when this will occur - do not panic, we have not forgotten - but he does not have a solid date for you yet. The respective schedules of your future ConCom members have had difficulty coalescing into consensus, and it looks like we may all by busy until mid-June. Tentatively mark your calendars for some time around June 18. Do not carve it in stone!
Trevor(the 2012 conchair) looks forward to providing you with many blog updates to come! Right now, however, it's back to taping bricks on the gas pedal that drives this Party Bus.
fortune of the day: The more you complain, the longer God lets you live. (taken from slashdot.org, 5/14/2011)
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