PROGRAMMING SIGN-UP INSTRUCTIONS
Please read the following information before signing-up:
A primer on what a panelist does:
[email protected]- Panels are sat with a maximum of five individuals who have some knowledge of the topic. If you only want to find out about the topic, you should enjoy yourself as audience member instead.
- How many people are on a panel?
How long is a panel? – One hour. In consideration for other panels, panelists are requested to end their panels on or before the designated end time so that the next panel can start on time.What is a workshop ? - A workshop is where one or more individuals will instruct the audience members on writing, art, etc. Workshops normally last two hours and are run by the people who suggested them.What is a moderator? - The moderator ensures that (a) the panel starts and ends on time, and (b) that all individuals - fellow panelists and audience members - have a fair chance to speak and participate. A moderator does not control the panel, but simply guides it along. A moderator cannot change the panel topic -- nor can they use it for their own personal venue. Abuse of this moderator privilege can result in losing the opportunity to be a panelist at the next year's convention. Moderators are not required for all panels, but may be assigned to panels with three or more panelists. Requesting to be a moderator does not guarantee you will be a moderator.What is provided in panels/workshops ? - The room, a table, and chairs for all participants. That's it. Should you require anything else, you must provide the material yourself. Panelists who require video equipment/TVs for a panel or workshop must contact Gordon and Lori at [email protected] to see if the convention can provide it. Otherwise, you must make your own provisions.Panel Designations : If a panel is listed as gen, it must remain that way. If a panel is listed as slash, it remains that way. No changing the designation of the panel.How Many Panels Can I Sign Up For ? – As many as you wish, but we would appreciate if people signed up for no more than 12 as we have discovered in the past that it's very difficult to place people on panels once your list gets exceeds that amount.I've Still Got Questions ! – E-mail the programming folks at
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Signup does NOT begin until the date on the main programming page. Please refer to it. List the panels you wish to be on in order of priority. Do not list them numerically or alphabetically. We assume the first panel you list is the one you really, really want to be on. Due to the size and complexity of the schedule, it's not always possible to get on all the panels you request, which is why we ask for an order of priority. When listing your panels, please put in the panel # and name. People sometimes make typos and can be assigned to the wrong panel if you do not add the panel name. Remember to take in account your arrival and departure times when signing up for panels. If, at the last minute you discover you cannot attend MWC*2007 for whatever reason, please let us know at [email protected] so we readjust the schedule if necessary. We request that you e-mail your sign-up to the MWC Programming. We have time constraints to meet, and email is far more legible than handwriting ;) You can only use one name for signup. Your real name, or the nickname you put under Section 2a, will be used for all programming. Hours that panels will be scheduled are: Friday: 1 p.m. to midnight (panel ends at midnight)
Saturday: 8 a.m. to 1 a.m. (panel ends at 1 a.m.)
Sunday: 8 a.m. to 1 a.m. (panel ends at 1 a.m.)
Monday: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (panel ends at 1 p.m.)
TO SIGN UP VIA E-MAIL We're using either e-mail or snail-mail this year for sign-up.
1. Your MW*C 2007 Membership #: (if you know it)
2. Your Real Name:
2a. Nickname/Name you want used for programming (leave blank if not using one)
3. Your e-mail address:
4. Panels you wish to be on. List in ORDER of priority/importance. Copy panel number/name from TOPICS list above and paste in this section. If you wish to be a moderator on the panel, please put an (M) after the number in brackets. (Please list each panel on a separate line)
5.Maximum number of PANELS and HOURS you will serve EACH DAY. (i.e., Saturday, 6 panels, 9am-0pm – please note the end time is when the panel actually ENDS)
6. If you are the only person who ends up on a panel, are you willing to run the panel yourself? (YES or NO)
7. I can serve on back-to-back panels. (YES or NO)
8. Please state if you do NOT wish to be a panel against ... (A) Art Auction, (B) Dead Dog Panel, (C) Fan Qs, (D) Masquerade, or (E) Plays. If you leave this blank, we will assume you can be on a panel against these events.
9. We plan to put the final schedule, along with participant's names, on the web site. If you do not want your real name published on the site, please list a nickname here. Your real name, however, will be published in the hard copy program book.
10. Further Comments: (i.e., let us know if you have medical conditions that necessitate lunch breaks, etc.)
First, CUT AND PASTE EVERYTHING BETWEEN THE RED DOTTED LINES INTO AN E-MAIL.
Second, fill out as appropriate, and cut and paste Panel Topics from list below into question #4.
Third, E-MAIL TO: [email protected] and CC yourself for your records.
Send as e-mail only – do not send back as a document or e-mail attachment.
Do not add any graphics or backgrounds to your e-mail.
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