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