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EVENT PREVIEWS: WBC
2007 is now on line with a "host" of
new features and attractions. In-depth
Event Previews of each of the 2007
WBC tournaments - all 147 of them -
are now online in a new, upgraded format
as only WBC does them. Underneath the
GM's photo, you'll find buttons that
link event-related
websites.
GUTERMUTH
CLAIMS ENLIGHTENMENT X: GM and
longtime BPA honcho in charge of the annual
BPA Age of
Renaissance weekend, Ken Gutermuth,
finally claimed top Laurels at his own
tournament. He did it with a come-from-behind
performance that was noteworthy for the
failure of past champions as parity appears
to have overtaken the AOR regulars. Reigning
Caesar and defending champion Jeff Mullet
was the only player to chaos out of a game
while top laurelist Bill Crenshaw finished
well behind the leaders. Chris Byrd took
second laurels followed in order by Arthur
Field, Carl Damcke, Tedd Mullally and Rodd
Polsky.
WBC AUCTION PRE-REGISTRATION NOW OPEN: BPA
is now accepting pre-registration of lots for its annual WBC
Game Auction in Lancaster, PA, on July 31st. Items
must be delivered in person on Monday night, July 30 or the following Tuesday
morning before noon by registered members. Since the auction is very popular
and lots are limited to the first 550 registered, pre-registration of items
for the auction is highly recommended. Our previous auctions have sold out
via pre-registration, so don't expect to bring items unregistered to the
door. See our
Auction page for details and to download Auction
Item Sheets. Don't
procrastinate! An updated list of items made available for sale will
be posted in the weeks preceding the convention.
WBC
AUCTION STORE EXPANDED: We've
expanded last year's highly successful
Auction
Store for the sale of additional lower
priced items during the WBC auction. Located
in the same showroom with the Auction,
buyers will be able to peruse items with
a set price within view and earshot of
the auction. The Auction Store allows us
to increase the number of items handled
in less time while offering sellers a more
efficient way to offer lower priced items
at a reduced commission. Items in the Auction Store have a top price of
$30 and cannot be pre-registered. Procrastinate
too long to pre-regsiter your items for
the Auction ... never fear, you can now
bring items to the Auction Store without
a reservation. But come prepared with
your Auction Store Item forms pre-completed.
See our
Auction
Store page for
details and to download your Auction Store forms. Sellers are encouraged
to read both the Auction and Auction
Store details carefully to determine
which venue is the best choice for their sales items.
WBC PROGRAMS: Our Annual mailing will
occur on or about June 1. All members of record residing in the United
States (one per household) will be mailed the convention program/yearbook
at that time. PLEASE remember to bring it with you to WBC, as we do NOT
have enough to give out duplicates. If your mailing address has changed
since you joined, please advise us immediately of the correct postal address.
We will not replace books lost in the mail. Those joining after June 1
must pick up their copies at WBC. For our friends residing outside the
United States and those who are just curious to see what they are missing,
an on-line version of the 2007 Yearbook and
Program is available.
WBC PRE-REGISTRATION FORMS: The current
Pre-Reg form is available. You
can also check this page to find your current registration status or to
advertise for rides, roommates, or Open gaming opportunities.
WBC SOUVENIR T-SHIRTS: Lost Battalion
Games will once again be offering official WBC
2007 T-shirts featuring
the art of Kurt Miller and your choice of game images. Using improved technology,
the shirts will be available in an assortment of sizes and colors and made
to order right there at the show. Team and club shirts are also available
with your own motto. To avoid a wait and be assured of the color and size
you want, order yours today to be pre-made and available for pickup at
the show.
BPA MAILING LIST: If you want to be added to our mailing list for our Annual
mailing of the WBC Pre-Reg form, send your postal address to doncon99@toad.net.
Conversely, if you're already on our list and want to "go green" to save
the planet and want off the list either because you'll never attend WBC or
can get all the relevant info you need on line, opt off the list by dropping
us a note at the same address with the Subject "REMOVE" and your real (not
on-line) name.
WBC 2007 POSTER: Help spread the word.
Download the current WBC Poster featuring
the artwork of Kurt Miller and post it at your next club meeting or ask
your local gamestore to post it.
OPEN GAMING: To aid you in coordinating
your off-the-beaten track gaming requests we've set up a page especially
for WBC Open Gaming.
SEMINARS: For the first time, WBC will take advantage of the fine
lecture facilities at the Host to offer a full series of speaking engagements
featuring many hobby luminaries and spousal support plans. Check out the
Seminar Schedule.
CSR AWARDS: The Charles S. Roberts Awards have been presented annually
at WBC for several years during our Sunday morning Armistice meeting. This
year the Awards move to Saturday evening at 9 PM in the Hopewell Room where
John Kranz of Consimworld will do the honors as part of his seminar on
the Consimworld Wargaming Report. John's site, Consimworld, has long been "the" place for
wargamers on the net and is instrumental in the support and implementation
of the awards.
HMGS MINIATURES: In the "Year of Confluence" with
Historicon the preceding weekend at the
Host, we are pleased to present a taste
of historical miniatures courtesy of
HMGS President Pete Panzeri on Tuesday.
See page 81 of the program for a full
description.
WBC SCHEDULING AIDS: Steve Okonski
has once again worked his magic and presented a host of convenient
programming tools to help you plan your WBC week. Choose from among
the Custom Scheduler,
an All-in-One schedule, or several
downloadable pdf schedules, including
the one in the Yearbook.
HOST SELL OUT: The Lancaster Host
is currently sold out during WBC. While there may be isolated incidents
of a request being filled on certain nights or due to a cancellation,
the majority of callers will meet with no success. We suggest you instead
call The Continental Inn (717-299-0421) which is located across the
street and request a room in the World Boardgaming Championships overflow
block to get our rate. A second option is The Red Roof Inn (717-299-9700)
located a half mile down the street. There is a wide
assortment of lodging alternatives nearby in all price ranges. For a list of other local lodging,
call 1-866-220-8985.
WBC PRE-REGISTRATION/RIDE/CARPOOL/ROOMMATE/TEAMMATE/CHILD
CARE SERVICE: If you want to check your pre-registration
status or look for a ride, carpooling from an airport, someone to share
a room with, a particular Open Gaming itch you want to setup or just
another member for your team, check out the WBC
Pre-Reg page. It will be updated weekly as information is
received. If you'd like help with any of the above, just e-mail your
requests to doncon99@toad.net to be listed on the page. All we ask
is that you notify us to remove your listing once your need is fulfilled.
And if you can't wait for the pre-reg form to arrive in the mail, you
can download a pdf version at the same page.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2007 ELECTION: The E-Ballot for
the 2007 Board of Director's election is now available.
Please take a moment to cast your vote sometime before the July 15
deadline. This year the technology has been updated to facilitate true
on-line voting for the ultimate in convenience with an Online
Ballot.
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PBeM NEWS
AGE
OF RENAISSANCE: This annual multi-player PBeM tournament
has passed to its third GM as John Coussis passes the reins to Greg
Stripes. See the details at http://www.gregstripes.com/aor/ All
games will be played using the Automated Card Tracking System (ACTS)
website. It
is necessary for all players to have an account on ACTS. To take
part in the tournament, please send an email to Greg Stripes at aor@gregstripes.com by
June 1, 2007. The games will begin on June 15, 2007.
GETTYSBURG: The 28 players in this elimination event are
now down to eight as the Quarter-Finals commence. The top five seeds
are still at it with #1 Barry Shoults paired vs #8 Bill Place, #2 Allen
Kaplan vs #23 Doug Pratto, #3 Ed Menzel vs #22 Robin Chiang and #4
Vince Meconi taking on #5 Ted Drozd. To join the tournament newsletter
list, contact vmeconi@verizon.net.
Anyone interested in running an email
tournament is invited to inquire. BPA
members who would like to see an email
tournament for their favorite game are encouraged
to step forward as the GM of such an
event. BPA does not run tournaments. Rather,
we are an organization of gamers lending
support to one another so such events can
happen. No one cares as much about your hobby as
you do. Get involved. See the requirements
to host a BPA email tournament at http://www.abovethefields.com/top_pbem/pbemgm.htm.
All BPA PBeM tournaments require
current BPA membership when the event
starts. All multi-day paid attendees to WBC
are current BPA members for
the balance of that calendar year. Associate
Calendar year memberships
enabling play in all PBeM events starting
in that year cost only $10 and earn
discounts for admission to all BPA gaming conferences.
You need not keep your membership current
in order to finish a PBeM
event. Players may join the BPA throughout
the year. Members are
reminded they can upgrade their current memberships
at any time by
remitting the additional funds. See http://www.boardgamers.org/bpaterms.htm for
details.
Don Greenwood
WBC Convention Director
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