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All of these topics are important, and all have pressing deadlines to see to. If anyone reading this is half as concerned about it as JG, myself & others coordinating the event, it will likely seem almost overwhelming!

So here’s what I propose we do: think of JG’s mantra do everything we can but in chunks (what? chunks sounds too gross? Oh fine, then, bits, bites, tidbits, sections, what have you).

First off: applying for the panel

As my understanding of the situation at the moment goes, if last year’s model is to be considered reliable, registration for applicants will likely begin September 1st. We don’t have to be the first to enter, don’t have to jump the gun too much–& we definitely don’t want to turn in anything too early–but after the official opening for applications, the sooner the better. *EDIT/NOTE: This doesn’t directly apply to anyone, don’t feel like you should go out there and apply for the forum (it’s actually very frowned upon to apply too early by the con staff!). We’ll gather thoughts/ideas into ONE OFFICIAL FORM, then Administration will handle turning it in.

As of this writing, I don’t know exactly how the application process/form works–if it’s more of a question-and-answer setup or more of a ‘tell us, in your own words’ sort of scenario, but we’ll figure that out when we find out (or if you know, post please!)–but at any rate the end goal is the same: state concisely, efficiently and elegantly our objectives for the panel, a thorough (but not lengthy) description of our intended presentation, and basically laying out why we think we deserve to have a panel (insert our qualifications, credentials, etc…not bragging, just telling it like it is).

When we find out more about how exactly we want this mission statement/form letter (for lack of better comparison) I would be more than happy to write up a draft, but any contributions/considerations/corrections after-the-fact would be appreciated, and the more eyeballs looking over it the better. Not to sound too dramatic, but we only get one shot at this! It’s gotta be good.

*Also under step 1: Who all is going to be attending and on the panel? It seems a long ways away, but as part of the application process, we really need to know to inform Ohayocon staffers who is bringing what to the table.

Step Number 2 (A): Okay, let’s say we made it. GREAT! … Now what? As JG has already outlined, there is a specific timeframe we will have to do the panel, so it needs to be planned out concisely, if not meticulously.

THIS IS WHERE EVERYONE CAN LEND A HAND! To be most efficient, the fine details and actual scheduling will be handled by the brave folks from our forum attending the con. Also, as you can see, being on top of things JG (& whoever else contributed to the list) has some great ideas already. But possible ideas regarding topics/how we approach certain facets (like audience involvement) are totally up for brainstorming and suggestions. Throw them out there, the more brains in the storm the better. Try to be creative, but think along these guidelines: we don’t want to be just “a youtube video in person.” In other words, what can we bring to the table to the attendees that they couldn’t otherwise find anywhere else, or may be unaware of? Topics include: