Grand Prix Albuquerque

Organizer: Jody Godard
Judge manager: Kevin Binswanger
Event type: Grand Prix
REL: Competitive/Professional (GP)
Format: Standard
Event date(s): Nov. 22, 2013-Nov. 24, 2013
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Venue: Albuquerque Convention Center

401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Applications accepted through: Aug. 25, 2013

Event Information

Greetings!

On behalf of Jody Godard and Sunmesa Events we invite you to the first ever Grand Prix Albuquerque. 

Closing out the 2013 season for the United States will be a high stakes event for many players. Our goal is to provide a GP which thrills and satisfies all stakeholders.

A key to that goal is forging a judge staff that is fondly recalled by all. Yates said: “There are not strangers here only friends we have not yet met.” That theme particularly applies to #GPABQ judges. We hope that teamwork, development, customer service and pure fun will make lasting friendships for all our staff and players.


Who’s Coming Already:

Tournament Organizer: Jody Godard

Head Judge: Toby Elliott

Judge Manager: Kevin Binswanger

Event Manager: Glenn Godard

 

What do you get out of it? 

All Judges- $20 Per Day Food Stipend per full day on volunteer staff 

Room Sponsorship.- As needed, If you require room sponsorship to attend please note it in your application with the specifics. If you do not need room sponsorship, it’s better for everyone.

Judges L1-L2 ( L1’s Must be prepared to test for L2)  36 Boosters for each full day volunteering

Judges L3+ 54 Boosters for each full day volunteering.

Wizards of the Coast also offers a gift of Judge foils for each certified judge that volunteers 2 full days. All certified judges working at least two days will receive packets of judge foils equal to their certification level.

When:

Grand Prix Albuquerque is November 22-24 2013 (the weekend before Thanksgiving)

The Application Window will Close August 15<sup>th</sup> Final Staff will be announced ~ August 31<sup>st</sup>.

Where:

Albuquerque Convention Center 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Carpeted Ballroom

Staff Hotel

Double Tree by Hilton Hotel 201 Marquette Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Free airport shuttle

Why:

Beside the  above, why might #GPABQ appeal to you?

Sopapillas, Some of the finest chile in the world, Sunrises and Sunsets which take your breath away, Burgers National Geographic called one of the best in the USA.

How will we achieve success together?

Lots of hard work, Careful planning, Attention to detail, Understanding the efforts needed to create Magic!

Taking care of each other and ourselves, Be frank about needs, goals, and shortcomings, Participating enthusiastically in social media before, during and after the event

Be aware and attentive of the Hall of Famer & the First Timer 

Provide a casual and professional photo for publication

Staff Members

Name Level Region Role
Rob McKenzie
Level 5 (Judge Foundry) USA - North Floor Judge
Bryan Spellman
Level 5 (Judge Foundry) USA - Northwest Floor Judge
Scott Marshall
Level 4 (Judge Foundry) USA - Northwest Floor Judge
Ward Warren
Level 4 (Judge Foundry) USA - Midatlantic Floor Judge
John Carter
Level 3 (Judge Academy) USA - Northwest Floor Judge
Nicola DiPasquale
Level 3 (Judge Academy) USA - Northeast Floor Judge
Toby Elliott
Level 3 (Judge Academy) USA - Northeast Head Judge
John Shannon
Level 3 (Judge Academy) USA - Northeast Floor Judge
Ronald Thompson
Level 3 (Judge Academy) USA - Northwest Floor Judge
Joe Wiesenberg
Level 3 (Judge Academy) USA - Southwest Floor Judge
Jordan Baker
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) USA - North Floor Judge
Eric Cheung
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Southwest Floor Judge
Mike Combs
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) USA - North Floor Judge
Brian Couchman
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Southwest Floor Judge
Ryan Darris
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Southwest Floor Judge
Arick Dickerman
Level 2 (Judge Academy) Hispanic America - North Floor Judge
Lloyd Dodson
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) USA - Central Staff
Chris Higashi
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Southwest Floor Judge
Alex Jacques
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) USA - Central Floor Judge
Wiley Jephson
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - South Floor Judge
Jordan Johnston
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Southwest Floor Judge
Kevin Long
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Southwest Floor Judge
Robert McClenahan
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) USA - South Floor Judge
Chris McGuire
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) Canada Floor Judge
Cassidy Melczak
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Midatlantic Floor Judge
Trevor Nunez
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) USA - South Floor Judge
Kenny Perry
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - South Floor Judge
Josh Stansfield
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) USA - Southwest Floor Judge
Jeremyah Stoermer
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Southwest Floor Judge
David Zimet
Level 2 (Judge Academy) USA - Southwest Floor Judge
Glenn Godard
Level 1 (Judge Academy) USA - South Staff
Kali Anderson
Uncertified USA - Midatlantic Scorekeeper
Kevin Binswanger
Uncertified USA - South Judge Manager
Steven Briggs
Uncertified USA - Central Floor Judge
David Carroll
Uncertified USA - South Floor Judge
Sean Catanese
Uncertified USA - Northwest Floor Judge
Evan Cherry
Uncertified USA - South Floor Judge
Kyle Donovan
Uncertified USA - Northwest Floor Judge
Kyle Edwards
Uncertified USA - South Floor Judge
Brent George
Uncertified USA - Midatlantic Floor Judge
Brian Glenn
Uncertified USA - Southwest Floor Judge
Jody Godard
Uncertified USA - South Tournament Organizer
Arthur Halavais
Uncertified USA - Southwest Floor Judge
Sean Heath
Uncertified USA - Midatlantic Floor Judge
Nichole Johnson
Uncertified USA - Southwest Floor Judge
James Kerr
Uncertified USA - Midatlantic Floor Judge
Michael King
Uncertified USA - Northwest Floor Judge
Maxwell Knowlan
Uncertified Canada Floor Judge
Brenton Kollinger
Uncertified USA - Southwest Floor Judge
Leo Maros
Uncertified USA - Southwest Floor Judge
Bruce Mills
Uncertified USA - Midatlantic Floor Judge
Min Moldover
Uncertified USA - Midatlantic Floor Judge
Alex Moore
Uncertified USA - Southwest Floor Judge
Jake Quintana
Uncertified USA - South Floor Judge
Gregory Rome
Uncertified USA - Southeast Floor Judge
Amanda Swager
Uncertified USA - Southwest Floor Judge