Michigan Mini-Conference

Organizer: Andy Doyle
Judge manager: Andrew Doyle
Event type: Judge Conference
REL: N/A
Format: No Format
Event date(s): Aug. 13, 2016
Location: East Lansing, Michigan, United States
Venue: Hollow Mountain Comics and Games
611 E Grand River Ave
East Lansing, MI 48823
Applications accepted through: Aug. 8, 2016

Event Information

I am very pleased to announce the next Michigan Judge Mini-Conference of 2016, hosted in Lansing, MI. This mini-conference is capped at 16 attendees and has a very specific focus, so please read all the details below and decide if this event is for you.

What is this Mini-Conference about?

This gathering will be specifically about the Level 1 to Level 2 advancment process. Attendees should expect to learn and help demonstrate the qualities of a Level 2 judge in an effort to someday advance to Level 2.


Who can attend?

This mini-conference is open to any Level 1 who desires to learn more about judging at competitive REL and desires to learn more about reaching Level 2. Be prepared to get involved with interactive presentations focused on competitive judging, community involvement, and mentoring.

Where/When is it?
This mini-conference will be hosted at Hollow Mountain Comics and Games in Lansing, MI on Saturday, August 13th at Noon.
Attendees can expect to receive a thank you gift for attending all day.

What will we be doing?
The schedule is subject to change, but should go something like this:
-12:00-1:00: Icebreaker draft
-1:10-2:00: Road to L2
-2:10-3:00: Head Judge Skills
-3:10-4:00: The Art of Mentoring
-4:10-5:00: Community Involvement/Open Questions



If you would like to attend, please fill out the questions in the application and get ready to learn on August 13th.



Staff Members

Name Level Region Role
Joe Crawford
Level 1 Judge (Judge Foundry) USA - Great Lakes Attendee
Andrew Thompson
Level 1 Judge (Judge Foundry) USA - Great Lakes Presenter
Andrew Doyle
Uncertified USA - Great Lakes Staff
Marie Emonds
Uncertified USA - Northeast Attendee
Bradly Linville
Uncertified USA - Great Lakes Attendee
Scott Markwart
Uncertified USA - Great Lakes Attendee
Joshua Ohlendorf
Uncertified USA - Great Lakes Attendee
Torrance PeLong
Uncertified USA - Great Lakes Attendee
Shae Rivard
Uncertified USA - Great Lakes Presenter
Josh Schnepp
Uncertified USA - Great Lakes Attendee
John Temple
Uncertified USA - Great Lakes Staff
Nathan Young
Uncertified USA - Great Lakes Attendee