It sucks I didn't know about this earlier. Even though I don't qualify (this being my first DC), I still would love to help. I guess there's always next year.
We may need standby or alternate Monkey Butlers. The best of plans go awry and if said MB cannot make it to Defcon for some reason, whether it be work, a late plane, or too sober to attend, when we need the MBs we need them now! So a standby may not be a bad idea.
The task of Monkey Butlering must combine the best parts of eagerness to please and knowledge. If you know it all but don't care, please do not apply. If you are an eager beaver (or an eager monkey I should say) but you have trouble figuring out what we mean in a given task, then maybe your energy ought to be put to use elsewhere. This is not a slight on anyone at all. I suppose to put this into military terms, a Monkey Butler would be an E-2 or E-3.
And yes, the Monkey Butler title has been used and abused before, and it is only as good as those who wear it proudly. Definitely one for the resume, unless of course you are currently a piano player in a whorehouse.
I'm all for being a standby MB. Do I know everything? Not even close. But I'm ambitious, hard working, and more than willing to learn. So by all means, put me down on the standby list.
I'm all for being a standby MB. Do I know everything? Not even close. But I'm ambitious, hard working, and more than willing to learn. So by all means, put me down on the standby list.
Woah Woah Woah! Astcell, does not speak for the DefCon 101 Organizers..
And I heard a voice in the midst of the four beasts, And I looked and behold: a pale horse. And his name, that sat on him, was Death. And Hell followed with him.
I put it out there to make it known to all parties who run things. If I can be of use, awesome. If not, then perhaps another time.
AEnder, thank you for volunteering. You don't yet meet the requirements for DC101. If you want some volunteering experience and want to have some fun and can drive a soldering iron, come and help me build an Enigma-E device. You can PM me if you are interested.
You can apply next year for DC101 if you are interested.
Regards,
valkyrie, the official Monkey Butler Wrangler for DC101
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By the by, we're no-longer looking for anymore monkey butlers.
And I heard a voice in the midst of the four beasts, And I looked and behold: a pale horse. And his name, that sat on him, was Death. And Hell followed with him.
Ooh. Stocking panels with fresh water and stuff. I used to do stuff like that for conventions. Its not easy when you have panels with limited time in between.
I suggest having a "water station" with supplies on it near the show rooms set it up with pitchers full of ice, and make sure you have plenty of those nice drinking glasses on there. However, make sure its out of public reach, because thirsty con-goers will be your worst enemy if they see it. Hotel staff will usually accommodate you and set one up in service or back areas if you ask nicely...just make sure you ask far enough in advance and make sure its restocked well before you run out of glasses as it can sometimes be slow to get them to do what you need them to.
And dont worry, I know better than to try and apply to be a helper. I know Im on auto reject. ~.^
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