Greetings fellow members,
Given the varied nature of conventions around the world, we will utilize the following guidelines for convention medals starting on 1 January 2014. Members who have previously been awarded convention medals will retain those medals.
Each geographical region will have three sets of convention medals - two for major conventions and one for minor conventions. Each geographical region will determine which two major conventions to award the distinctive medals. Currently, there are four geographical regions - Australia, Continental Europe, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The individuals who will oversee the member conversation and choice of the distinctive convention medals are Zoe (Zoe Brain), Andrzej (Nightbomber), Rob (Flying Officer Kyte), and DB (Diamondback), respectively. Such a system should address local convention conditions while creating an equitable system for members worldwide.
As an example of the major convention medals, the two distinctive major convention medals for the United States will be Origins and Gen-Con. The minor convention medal will be awarded to members who attend any other type of gaming convention recognized by their geographical-region community; it is a one-time award. For example, in the United States, this medal would encompass conventions such as Rock-Con and Historicon. The minor convention medal will enable a greater acknowledgment of convention participation than otherwise feasible.
Each medal will have Participant and Event GM versions, and the two distinct major convention medals will have four levels - 1 year, 2 years (with bronze star), 3 years (with silver star), and 4 or more years (with gold star). The minor convention medals will be unique for each region, but can only be earned once per each region; if folks travel to other regions and participate in a minor convention, they can be awarded that region's minor convention medal.
It is our hope that these changes will enable members to earn medals for convention activity, while maintaining a reasonable workload for the volunteers responsible for designing and maintaining the award system.
If you would like to have a given convention considered for a major convention medal or approved for the minor convention medal, please contact the individual overseeing your area.
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