Wow, it has been a wild couple years for all of us! As the world adjusts to a new normal, the Chapter is preparing for the upcoming season. This is our yearly transparency and staff recruitment post, sprinkled with a few other general updates as well.
First, updates to the schedule:
Here is an update on the our 2020 Chapter goals 2020 Chapter Goals Post
Goals Completed:
As we move into the new season, we want to take the time to thank Carrie, Daphne, Nate, and the Company for their service as Assistant General Manager, Logistics, Head of Rules, and Kitchen, respectively. They all did an exceptional job and we thank them for their service as they rotate off staff. (Applause Emoji)
In the new season, we have a number of new, as well as returning, staff:
The following positions are needed.
Anyone interested in a staff position should reach out to AGM@chicagoalliancelarp.com or Rob directly.
Head of Rules: As the Head of Rules, it is your job to administer Rules Marshal Tests, marshal at events, advise players who ask questions, and act as the final arbiter on rules conflicts. The Head of Rules will also work with the Promotions Manager to organize and post regular social media rules updates. The position receives 100 goblin stamps a month, plus a bonus to cover time dedicated to social media updates.
Logistics: We are looking for two people to aid in event preparation, respond to logistics emails, and run the logistics table at events. The position receives 350 gobbies a month.
Kitchen Staff: We are looking for 4-5 folks to run the kitchen. Kitchen staff will prepare and serve meals and clean up the kitchen and meal area afterward. We are hoping for a team or group of folks to step up and do this together. The position receives 250 goblin stamps per month.
Head of the Kitchen: The Head of the Kitchen will be responsible for setting the event menu, purchasing food (costs to be reimbursed by the Chapter), assisting in preparation, service, and clean-up of meals, and managing the kitchen staff. They will ensure options exist for folks with allergies and other food-based issues and respond to player feedback. This position receives 350 goblin stamps per month.
Kitchen Staff and Head of Kitchen also receive a $20 discount per event (or 1,000 goblin stamps if they purchased a season pass) as preparation, cooking, and clean-up take a significant amount of time at the event
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Current staff and their goblin stamp (gs) monthly salaries:
General Managing Owner: Rob 500 gs
Support Owner: Nadine 100 gs
Assistant General Manager: Amanda 400 gs
Promotions Manager: Sam P 350 gs
Editor: John G 250 gs
Twitter: Jenn P 50 gs
Webmaster: Agnes (paid position)
Logistics: Jon D 350 gs
Logistics: Dwayne B 350 gs
Logistics: Open Position 350 gs
Logistics: Open Position 350 gs
Plot: Sid P 350 gs
Plot: Ryan B 350 gs
Plot: Julia S 350 gs
Plot: Emma A 350 gs
Plot: Tabby S 350 gs
Plot also receives 12 DS a year
New Player Rep: Julia S 100 gs
New Player Rep: Ashe Y 50 gs
Diversity, Equality, Inclusivity: Jay C 100 gs
Customer Service: Derek S 100 gs
Customer Service: Ryan B 100 gs
Keeper of Monster Camp: Brian L 100 gs
Keeper of Monster Camp: Leanne L 100 gs
Head of Rules: Open Position 100 gs
Rules Marshal: Andrew N 50 gs
Rules Marshal: Dwayne B 50 gs
Rules Marshal: John G 50 gs
Rules Marshal/Race: Ryan B 50 gs
Rules Marshal/Race: Derek S 50 gs
Rules Marshal/Crafting: Andrea R 50 gs
Medical Marshal Lead: Thomas M 50 gs
Medical Marshal: Dani C 50 gs
Medical Marshal: Dwayne B 50 gs
Medical Marshal: Sam P 50 gs
Medical Marshal: Nate B 50 gs
Medical Marshal: Quinn S 50 gs
Head of Kitchen: Open Position 350 gs
Kitchen Staff: Open Position 250 gs
Kitchen Staff: Open Position 250 gs
Kitchen Staff: Open Position 250 gs
Kitchen Staff:Open Position 250 gs
Kitchen Staff and Head of Kitchen also receive a $20 discount on events (if they have a season pass instead they get 1k additional gobbies)
First, updates to the schedule:
- The April 29th event has been moved to April 15th due to site complications
- The July 15th event has been moved to July 22nd to avoid overlap with MN
Here is an update on the our 2020 Chapter goals 2020 Chapter Goals Post
Goals Completed:
- We hosted a fantastic National Event!
- We have enacted a number of transparency and unity reforms, but will continue to build and grow this goal.
- We are hosting an exceptionally long event (5 days!) this coming season.
- We are spinning up a new campaign! The plot team is super excited and you can find more details here.
- We have raised considerable funds toward a new trailer. With just a bit more fundraising this spring, we plan to buy it this summer. Check out details here.
- We are growing towards our goal of 100+ person events. We are ramping up our recruitment effort this spring.
- We still hope to get a permanent site by the end of 2023. We have toured a number of sites and are running the numbers, but it is a massive leap for the chapter and we’re taking all precautions.
As we move into the new season, we want to take the time to thank Carrie, Daphne, Nate, and the Company for their service as Assistant General Manager, Logistics, Head of Rules, and Kitchen, respectively. They all did an exceptional job and we thank them for their service as they rotate off staff. (Applause Emoji)
In the new season, we have a number of new, as well as returning, staff:
- Rob remains the primary owner with Nadine as new co-owner.
- Amanda F will be stepping in as the new AGM. She can be contacted at AGM@chicagoalliancelarp.com.
- Sam P continues as Promotions Manager.
- Rob will be acting Head of Plot, his team includes new and returning members Sid P, Ryan B, Julia S, Emma A, and Tabby S.
- Logistics team includes Jon D and Dwayne B.
- New Player Representation team includes Julia S and Ashe Y.
- Customer Service team includes Jay C (head of DEI), Derek S, and Ryan B.
- Medical Staff includes Thomas M, Dani C, Dwayne B, Sam P, Nate B, and Quinn S.
- Rules Marshals includes Andrew N, Dwayne B, John G, Ryan B, Derek S, and Andrea R.
- John G continues as editor.
- Agnes continues as webmaster.
- Jenn P continues as Twitter master.
The following positions are needed.
Anyone interested in a staff position should reach out to AGM@chicagoalliancelarp.com or Rob directly.
Head of Rules: As the Head of Rules, it is your job to administer Rules Marshal Tests, marshal at events, advise players who ask questions, and act as the final arbiter on rules conflicts. The Head of Rules will also work with the Promotions Manager to organize and post regular social media rules updates. The position receives 100 goblin stamps a month, plus a bonus to cover time dedicated to social media updates.
Logistics: We are looking for two people to aid in event preparation, respond to logistics emails, and run the logistics table at events. The position receives 350 gobbies a month.
Kitchen Staff: We are looking for 4-5 folks to run the kitchen. Kitchen staff will prepare and serve meals and clean up the kitchen and meal area afterward. We are hoping for a team or group of folks to step up and do this together. The position receives 250 goblin stamps per month.
Head of the Kitchen: The Head of the Kitchen will be responsible for setting the event menu, purchasing food (costs to be reimbursed by the Chapter), assisting in preparation, service, and clean-up of meals, and managing the kitchen staff. They will ensure options exist for folks with allergies and other food-based issues and respond to player feedback. This position receives 350 goblin stamps per month.
Kitchen Staff and Head of Kitchen also receive a $20 discount per event (or 1,000 goblin stamps if they purchased a season pass) as preparation, cooking, and clean-up take a significant amount of time at the event
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Current staff and their goblin stamp (gs) monthly salaries:
General Managing Owner: Rob 500 gs
Support Owner: Nadine 100 gs
Assistant General Manager: Amanda 400 gs
Promotions Manager: Sam P 350 gs
Editor: John G 250 gs
Twitter: Jenn P 50 gs
Webmaster: Agnes (paid position)
Logistics: Jon D 350 gs
Logistics: Dwayne B 350 gs
Logistics: Open Position 350 gs
Logistics: Open Position 350 gs
Plot: Sid P 350 gs
Plot: Ryan B 350 gs
Plot: Julia S 350 gs
Plot: Emma A 350 gs
Plot: Tabby S 350 gs
Plot also receives 12 DS a year
New Player Rep: Julia S 100 gs
New Player Rep: Ashe Y 50 gs
Diversity, Equality, Inclusivity: Jay C 100 gs
Customer Service: Derek S 100 gs
Customer Service: Ryan B 100 gs
Keeper of Monster Camp: Brian L 100 gs
Keeper of Monster Camp: Leanne L 100 gs
Head of Rules: Open Position 100 gs
Rules Marshal: Andrew N 50 gs
Rules Marshal: Dwayne B 50 gs
Rules Marshal: John G 50 gs
Rules Marshal/Race: Ryan B 50 gs
Rules Marshal/Race: Derek S 50 gs
Rules Marshal/Crafting: Andrea R 50 gs
Medical Marshal Lead: Thomas M 50 gs
Medical Marshal: Dani C 50 gs
Medical Marshal: Dwayne B 50 gs
Medical Marshal: Sam P 50 gs
Medical Marshal: Nate B 50 gs
Medical Marshal: Quinn S 50 gs
Head of Kitchen: Open Position 350 gs
Kitchen Staff: Open Position 250 gs
Kitchen Staff: Open Position 250 gs
Kitchen Staff: Open Position 250 gs
Kitchen Staff:Open Position 250 gs
Kitchen Staff and Head of Kitchen also receive a $20 discount on events (if they have a season pass instead they get 1k additional gobbies)
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