Grand Prix Portland 2018
Organizer: | CFB Events |
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Judge manager: | CFBEvents Staff Manager |
Event type: | Grand Prix |
REL: | Competitive/Professional (GP) |
Format: | Modern |
Event date(s): | Dec. 7, 2018-Dec. 9, 2018 |
Location: | Portland, Oregon, United States |
Venue: | Oregon Convention Center 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Portland, OR 97232 USA |
Applications accepted through: | Sept. 14, 2018 |
Event Information
CFB Events is excited to invite you to join an amazing community of people who will create some tremendously fun Magic: the Gathering experiences for guests of Grand Prix Portland on December 7th - 9th, 2018. This application will allow you to apply to be a Judge, Lead, Operations Team Member, or Sides Scorekeeper for this Grand Prix.
Please be sure to read the entire application carefully before applying. The application window will close at 11:59 PM (23:59) CST on Friday, September 14th, 2018.
In an effort to create opportunities for as many people as possible, we are offering two day positions (Friday/Saturday & Saturday/Sunday) in addition to three day positions. Applicants available for two day positions will be given higher priority than those only available for three day positions. Please select only those groups of days for which you are available to work.
Most operations and scorekeeping positions are three day commitments which require availability from Friday morning at 8:00 AM (8:00) through Sunday evening at 8:00 PM (20:00). As you are answering the application questions, please select only those groups of days for which you are available to work.
Please note that you may apply for multiple roles, and may have more than one role over the course of the weekend. If you are selected as a judge, you may be asked to take on operations tasks if needed.
JUDGES
If selected for a judging role, you may be asked to do any of the following:
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Work on one of the Main Event Teams (pairings, slips, floor management, deck checks, end of round, etc.)
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Judge Scheduled Side Events
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Judge On Demand Events
If selected to judge, you will be expected to work a minimum of two days, either Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday. Some number of judges will be selected to work all three days.
If selected for a lead role, you will lead a group of judges performing the roles outlined above. Judges will be accepted for lead positions by day. When applying for a lead position, please make sure to indicate the minimum number of days you require in a lead position with lead compensation. In most cases, applicants accepted in a lead role for one or two days will be offered a non-lead role for the remaining days of the event.
Judges working towards their Day Two Team Lead certification will not be paid the lead rate. The judge assigned to supervise and assess a candidate for the Day Two Team Lead certification will receive the lead rate.
OPERATIONS
If selected for the Operations Team, you may be asked to work in one or more of the following areas:
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Information Desk
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Registration
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Prize Wall
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VIP Attendant
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Special Operations
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Other Event Operations Duties
Most Operations Team Members will be expected to work all three days, although a few may be scheduled to work Saturday and Sunday only.
SCOREKEEPERS
Scorekeepers will work with registration and perform results entry along with any other scorekeeping duties on the side events stage. Most scorekeepers will work on side events all weekend. However, there is also the opportunity to work as the Main Event Support Scorekeeper on Saturday.
ALL STAFF
The typical shift length is 10-12 hours with a one hour lunch break and at least two fifteen minute breaks. Typical shift length for leads is 10-14 hours with a one hour lunch break and at least two fifteen minute breaks. Please note that leads on the main event are expected to work all eight rounds on Day One and through the end of the Top 8 on Day Two. In order to give us flexibility in scheduling the event, all Operations Team members are expected to be available from 8:00 AM (8:00) Friday morning until at least 8 PM (20:00) on Sunday.
If you are selected for this event, you are responsible for monitoring the event forum for important news prior to and during the event.
We will need help on Thursday to assist with preparing the hall and other miscellaneous setup. Anyone selected to join us on Thursday will receive $200.00 plus one Booster Box for the day. Lunch will be provided.
This shift starts at 10:00 AM (10:00) on Thursday and continues until the room is fully set up for the GP. This typically takes between ten and twelve hours. Our goal is to be completed by 8:00 PM (20:00). However, the shift can go later if all of the setup tasks are not complete. If you select this as an option, please be prepared for physical tasks, and please make sure you are available for the full day.
We always appreciate having a hard working and fun-loving crew to tear down the hall and pack up the equipment with us on Sunday night. The Strike shift will start at 4:00 PM (16:00) on Sunday and will go until the GP is completely packed up (generally Midnight, (00:00), occasionally later). This shift has a one hour dinner break. If selected, you will receive $300.00 and two Booster Boxes for the shift.
Please be prepared for physical work, both in your attire and capabilities. Lifting and loading are a large part of the duties. Because of this, you are free to wear whatever attire allows you to be the most comfortable while doing this work. Please be aware that you will also be late in attending the staff party, which starts at 9:00 PM (21:00), but we always save a little extra cheer of for the Strike Team to celebrate a job well done!
All staff members will receive a playmat in addition to:
Role |
Cash |
Product* |
Notes |
Judge Staff |
$200/day |
1 box/day | |
Lead |
$300/day |
2 boxes/day | |
Operations Team |
$200/day |
1 box/day | |
Side Event Scorekeeper |
$300/day |
2 boxes/day | |
Main Event Support Scorekeeper |
$400/day |
3 boxes/day |
Saturday Only |
Event Setup Team |
$200/day |
1 box/day |
Thursday Only |
Event Strike Team |
$300/day |
2 boxes/day |
Sunday Only |
*Product will be in the form of boxes from the most recent standard set.
Please note that all staff are independent contractors and will be required to complete appropriate paperwork which includes a contract with ChannelFireball Events for this Grand Prix.
You can see a copy of a blank contract here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SuoekqjmBsot7TYAO_v9v6VV-3xty108/view?usp=sharing
Please also note that all selected applicants will be checked against the National Sex Offender Registry located at https://www.nsopw.gov.
We love celebrating the hard work and fantastic job our team does at each and every event. As usual, there will be a post event staff party with desserts, drinks, and lots and lots of drafting! The party runs from 9:00 PM (21:00) until at least 12:00 AM (0:00) on Sunday night after the event. Information and location will be provided to staff during the Grand Prix. We hope that everyone on staff will be able to stay and join us for the festivities!
Staff Members
Name |
Level |
Role |
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John Alderfer
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Level 5 (Judge Foundry) | Appeals Judge |
Stephan Classen
|
Level 5 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
Abraham Corson
|
Level 5 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
Joe Klopchic
|
Level 5 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
Travis Lauro
|
Level 5 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
Piero Nicolli
|
Level 5 (International Judge Program) | Floor Judge |
Eliana Rabinowitz
|
Level 5 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
Joseph Steet
|
Level 5 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
Steven Zwanger
|
Level 5 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
Scott Marshall
|
Level 4 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
Kyle Ryc
|
Level 4 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
Tobias Vyseri
|
Level 4 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
Brandon Welch
|
Level 4 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
Ryan Wood
|
Level 4 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
Michael Arrowsmith
|
Level 3 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
Diego Bolaños
|
Level 3 (International Judge Program) | Staff |
John Carter
|
Level 3 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Maria Alex Chernov
|
Level 3 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
CJ Crooks
|
Level 3 (Judge Foundry) | Staff |
Kevin Desprez
|
Level 3 (Judge Academy) | Head Judge |
James Do Hung Lee
|
Level 3 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
Jason Lemahieu
|
Level 3 (Judge Academy) | Staff |
Matt Marheine
|
Level 3 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
Jose Nazareno
|
Level 3 (International Judge Program) | Floor Judge |
Alejandro Raggio
|
Level 3 (International Judge Program) | Appeals Judge |
Niko Skartvedt
|
Level 3 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Bryan Spellman
|
Level 3 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Christian Aguilar
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Guy Baldwin
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Nathaniel Bass
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Rob Blanckaert
|
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
Leo Castellblanch
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Marc DeArmond
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Bronson Dunayevich
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Adam Eidelsafy
|
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
David Elden
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Jeffrey Emery
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Jeremy Fain
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Oren Firestein
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Xander Forral
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
José Daniel García Rosas
|
Level 2 (International Judge Program) | Floor Judge |
Davis Gibson
|
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) | Scorekeeper |
Kentaro Guthrie
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Braulio Gutiérrez
|
Level 2 (International Judge Program) | Floor Judge |
David Hartford
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Caitlyn Hebert
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Sam Hung
|
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
David Jimenez
|
Level 2 (International Judge Program) | Floor Judge |
Max Kahn
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Dess Knight
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Staff |
Erin Leonard
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Sam Lewis
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Jessica Livingston
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Staff |
Shane Luke
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Leonardo Martins
|
Level 2 (International Judge Program) | Floor Judge |
Kyle McQuilkin
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Erik Mock
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Scorekeeper |
Philippe Monlevade
|
Level 2 (International Judge Program) | Floor Judge |
Mauricio Morua
|
Level 2 (International Judge Program) | Floor Judge |
Sherwin Ng
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Jonathan Page
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Christina Paz
|
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
Ben Petrila
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Krystal Rose
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Nelson Salahub
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Chris Schafer
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Samantha Short
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Tyler Simmons
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Frank Stanley
|
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
Tyrik Strachan
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Ben Yan Hao Tai
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
CoriAnn Theroux
|
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
Adam White
|
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) | Floor Judge |
Jonathan Wilson
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Christopher Wohlwend
|
Level 2 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Antonio Zanutto
|
Level 2 (International Judge Program) | Floor Judge |
Terrance Armstrong
|
Level 1 (Judge Foundry) | Staff |
Trevor Baker
|
Level 1 (Judge Academy) | Staff |
Garth Beavers
|
Level 1 (Judge Academy) | Staff |
Jeremy Button
|
Level 1 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Stephen "Jack" Cummings
|
Level 1 (Judge Academy) | Staff |
Dakota Gates
|
Level 1 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Yeremia Iman
|
Level 1 (Judge Academy) | Staff |
Matthew Johnson
|
Level 1 (Judge Academy) | Staff |
Tim Langermann
|
Level 1 (Judge Foundry) | Staff |
Eric Lindgren
|
Level 1 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Anson Miyamoto
|
Level 1 (Judge Academy) | Staff |
Wesley Norman
|
Level 1 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Ellen Petrila (Jackson)
|
Level 1 (Judge Academy) | Scorekeeper |
Jerry Quiros
|
Level 1 (International Judge Program) | Staff |
Joseph Sapp
|
Level 1 (Judge Academy) | Staff |
Ryan Shetler
|
Level 1 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Peter Strauch
|
Level 1 (Judge Academy) | Scorekeeper |
Brendan Takamori
|
Level 1 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Sydney Townley
|
Level 1 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Paul Voegerl
|
Level 1 (Judge Academy) | Floor Judge |
Chris Wong
|
Level 1 (Judge Foundry) | Scorekeeper |
Kristin Allison
|
Uncertified | Scorekeeper |
Talia Bael
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
Nicolas Glik
|
Uncertified | Staff |
April Goodman
|
Uncertified | Staff |
Kami Hann
|
Uncertified | Staff |
Dawna Havnar
|
Uncertified | Staff |
Io Hughto
|
Uncertified | Scorekeeper |
Emilia Jorge de Aratanha
|
Uncertified | Staff |
Megan Linscott
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
Lazaro Lopez
|
Uncertified | Staff |
Ben MacCrae
|
Uncertified | Staff |
Wouter Maenhaut
|
Uncertified | Staff |
Ismael Pallares
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
Zach Robinson
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
Hannah Rouley
|
Uncertified | Staff |
Jon Saso
|
Uncertified | Staff |
Mashi Scanlan
|
Uncertified | Staff |
CFBEvents Staff Manager
|
Uncertified | Judge Manager |
Kevin Urasky
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
Vern Wells
|
Uncertified | Floor Judge |
Morgan Williams
|
Uncertified | Staff |