L2+ Leadership and Development Conference OKC 2019

Organizer: L2 L&D Conference Team
Judge manager: Michael Arrowsmith
Event type: Judge Conference
REL: N/A
Format: Mixed Formats
Event date(s): Dec. 16, 2019
Location: Moore, Oklahoma, United States
Venue: DZ Comics and Gaming
625 N Moore Ave
Moore, OK
73160
Applications accepted through: Oct. 18, 2019

Event Information

Thank you for your interest in the Leadership and Development Conference at MagicFest OKC!

*NOTICE* The posted applications accepted by date is a placeholder. Applications for this conference will CLOSE 10 DAYS AFTER acceptances for MagicFest OKC are made public, with Conference acceptances being made public 4 days after that. This is to help those accepted make correct travel plans/adjustments easier. Thank you for your understanding.

 

This Conference can accommodate 30 attendees. It is open to L2s and L3s, and acceptances will be prioritizing L2s on the path to L3, as well as L2s operating in leadership roles.

This being said, the cover letter is very important! Tell us about yourself, what you look to gain from this conference, and what you are working towards in the Judge Program. Acceptances will be posted publically shortly after Magicfest OKC acceptances are public.

 

TIME

The Leadership and Development Conference at Magicfest OKC will be held from 10am- 5pm December 16th, 2019 (the Monday following Magicfest OKC)

There are 4 sessions, and a Q&A panel.

10am-1030am- Welcome and Introductions

1030am-1120am- L3 Kevin Deprez: Investigations

One of the most senior judges in the program shares his wisdom when it comes to the difficult process of conducting an investigation.

1130am-1220pm- L3 Bryan Spellman: Mentorship

Helping other judges grow into their full potential can be challenging. Bryan shares his techniques to help improve your mentorship abilities

1230pm-120pm- LUNCH

130pm-220pm- L3 Jonah Kellman: Self Evaluation and Self-Review

How to view yourself and help yourself succeed can be a constant battle. Jonah helps you learn to do this effectively.

230pm-320pm- L3 Steven Zwanger: Deck Issues Workshop

In this hands-on presentation, Steven helps you effectively handle various issues that involve players decks- during play and during deckchecks.

330pm-430pm- Panel: Ask a Burgundy!

Get your questions ready! Your opportunity to pick the mind of a GP HJ.

430pm-5pm- Closing and Distribution of Foils.

 

VENUE

DZ Comics and Gaming

625 N. Moore Ave.

Moore, Ok 73160

This is a foil sponsored conference, provided by the Judge Program. As prerequisites for receiving foils, you must be a certified judge and participate actively and in a constructive manner during all seminars. You must attend all sessions to be eligible for foil sponsorship. 

We look forward to seeing everyone there!

Staff Members

Name Level Region Role
John Alderfer
Level 5 (Judge Foundry) USA - Northeast Attendee
Brook Gardner-Durbin
Level 5 (Judge Foundry) USA - Great Lakes Attendee
Joseph Steet
Level 5 (Judge Foundry) USA - Northeast Attendee
Steven Zwanger
Level 5 (Judge Foundry) USA - Midatlantic Presenter
Amanda Coots
Level 4 (Judge Foundry) USA - Southwest Attendee
Klaus Lassacher
Level 4 (International Judge Program) German-speaking countries Spectator
Tobias Vyseri
Level 4 (Judge Foundry) Canada - Western Provinces Attendee
Ryan Wood
Level 4 (Judge Foundry) USA - Pacific Northwest Attendee
Sashi Balakrishnan
Level 3 (International Judge Program) Asia Spectator
CJ Crooks
Level 3 (Judge Foundry) USA - Midatlantic Attendee
Matt Marheine
Level 3 (Judge Foundry) USA - Southwest Attendee
Alejandro Raggio
Level 3 (International Judge Program) Latin America Attendee
John White
Level 3 (Judge Foundry) USA - Southwest Attendee
Carlos Martín Bassetti
Level 2 (International Judge Program) Latin America Attendee
Nicolas De Bonis
Level 2 (International Judge Program) Latin America Staff
Billy Gilmore
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) USA - Plains Attendee
Tim Hardick
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) USA - Southwest Attendee
Leonardo Martins
Level 2 (International Judge Program) Brazil Attendee
CoriAnn Theroux
Level 2 (Judge Foundry) USA - Plains Attendee
Federico Verdini
Level 2 (International Judge Program) Latin America Attendee
Omar Gonzalez
Level 1 (International Judge Program) Latin America Attendee
David Jimenez
Level 1 (International Judge Program) Latin America Attendee
Isaac King
Level 1 (Judge Foundry) Canada - Western Provinces Attendee
Janit Mindis
Level 1 (International Judge Program) Latin America Attendee
Philippe Monlevade
Level 1 (International Judge Program) Brazil Attendee
Michael Arrowsmith
Uncertified USA - Northeast Tournament Organizer
Kevin Desprez
Uncertified France Presenter
Arick Dickerman
Uncertified Latin America Attendee
Joseph Dunlap
Uncertified USA - Southwest Attendee
Lamberto Franco
Uncertified Italy and Malta Attendee
Damián Hiller
Uncertified Latin America Spectator
Darren Horve
Uncertified USA - Southwest Attendee
Jonah Kellman
Uncertified USA - Northeast Presenter
Dess Knight
Uncertified USA - Plains Attendee
Aaron Reed
Uncertified USA - Southwest Attendee
Bel Robelen
Uncertified USA - Southwest Attendee
David Rockwood
Uncertified USA - Southeast Attendee
Vona Rustay
Uncertified USA - Northeast Attendee
Jim Shuman
Uncertified USA - Southwest Attendee
Skarlet Shuplat
Uncertified USA - Southeast Attendee
Bryan Spellman
Uncertified USA - Southwest Presenter
Eser Unger
Uncertified German-speaking countries Attendee
Morgan Wentworth
Uncertified USA - Great Lakes Attendee