Mina san, Konnichi wa!
Here is the latest update on the Bag Stuffing Party. Time and Date are
now Set. We need All Volunteers that can attend to come and help with
this. We will also hold a Volunteer Orientation Meeting after we are
done with bags.
Let me know if you have Questions
Ja na
Kato
Volunteer Coordinator

Bag Stuffing Party:
Bag stuffing will be on March 16th at 12 noon in a new location.  It is
part of the Convention Center, but you can only reach it from the street,
East and across the street from the main Convention Center entrance.
We've attached a link to a map to help folks locate where to go.
Additionally, we have asked the Convention Center to help out by posting
some signs.

     Map:  http://sakuracon.org/aboutus/WSCTC-800Pike.gif

~ Eric Jorgensen
  Sakura-Con 2008
  Online Info Systems Manager

The next Sakura-Con General Meeting is coming up this Sunday,
February 17th.  Agenda includes department reports/announcements and
updates.  Everyone is welcome to attend.  If you are in the area and able
to make it please do.

Date/Time:      Sunday, February 17th, 2008; 1pm
Location:       Washington State Convention and Trade Center, Seattle
		 (Room 307-308)

Room 307-308 this time around.

~ Eric


Eric T. Jorgensen       eric@...       seattleotaku@...
ANCEA/Sakura-Con 2008 (http://sakuracon.org/), Online Info Systems Manager

I would love to volunteer!
--- In scvolunteers@yahoogroups.com, "higepersephone"
<higepersephone@...> wrote:
>
> sakuraconreg@... I think is how you get in contact With LeAnna
>   ----Hige
>
>
> --- In scvolunteers@yahoogroups.com, Gwen Oldham <gwyenth1191@>
> wrote:
> >
> > I'm interested.
> >
> > Gwen Oldham
> >
> >
> > higepersephone <higepersephone@>
> wrote:                               I'm already staff. . . But I'll
> spread the word
> >
> >  --- In scvolunteers@yahoogroups.com, "Curt" <kato.shiroi@> wrote:
> >  >
> >  > Registration is still in need of staff.  Registration duties
> include
> >  > checking people in, using a computer and/or cash register (no
> prior
> >  > cash register experience is required) and hanging out badges and
> >  bags.
> >  > It is a fun fast paced job in the only dept that directly
> interacts
> >  > with every single person attending the convention.  If you are
> >  > interested in working with registration or if you have any
> questions
> >  > you can email me at registration@
> >  >
> >  >
> >  > LeAnna
> >  > Registration Manager
> >  >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ---------------------------------
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> Search.
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> >
>

Konnichiwa,

   Will anything be discussed regarding the craft workshops at this meeting?
   Who is in charge of these so that I know who to talk to discuss my
involvement?

   Dewa matta,

   -Shirubi sensei

Curt <kato.shiroi@...> wrote:
           Just a reminder that the next Sakura-con general meeting is Sunday
January 6.
Agenda includes department reports and updates. Everyone is welcome to
attend. If you are in the area and able to make it please do.

Date/Time: Sunday, 6 January, 2008; 1pm
Location: Washington State Convention and Trade Center, Seattle (Room 6E)

Note the room is 6E this time, which is different than the past room
we have used.

See ya there!
Kato






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Just a reminder that the next Sakura-con general meeting is Sunday
January 6.
Agenda includes department reports and updates. Everyone is welcome to
attend. If you are in the area and able to make it please do.

Date/Time:   Sunday, 6 January, 2008; 1pm
Location:  Washington State Convention and Trade Center, Seattle (Room 6E)

Note the room is 6E this time, which is different than the past room
we have used.

See ya there!
Kato

sakuraconreg@... I think is how you get in contact With LeAnna
   ----Hige


--- In scvolunteers@yahoogroups.com, Gwen Oldham <gwyenth1191@...>
wrote:
>
> I'm interested.
>
> Gwen Oldham
>
>
> higepersephone <higepersephone@...>
wrote:                               I'm already staff. . . But I'll
spread the word
>
>  --- In scvolunteers@yahoogroups.com, "Curt" <kato.shiroi@> wrote:
>  >
>  > Registration is still in need of staff.  Registration duties
include
>  > checking people in, using a computer and/or cash register (no
prior
>  > cash register experience is required) and hanging out badges and
>  bags.
>  > It is a fun fast paced job in the only dept that directly
interacts
>  > with every single person attending the convention.  If you are
>  > interested in working with registration or if you have any
questions
>  > you can email me at registration@
>  >
>  >
>  > LeAnna
>  > Registration Manager
>  >
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ---------------------------------
> Looking for last minute shopping deals?  Find them fast with Yahoo!
Search.
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

I'm interested.

Gwen Oldham


higepersephone <higepersephone@...> wrote:                              
I'm already staff. . . But I'll spread the word

  --- In scvolunteers@yahoogroups.com, "Curt" <kato.shiroi@...> wrote:
  >
  > Registration is still in need of staff.  Registration duties include
  > checking people in, using a computer and/or cash register (no prior
  > cash register experience is required) and hanging out badges and
  bags.
  > It is a fun fast paced job in the only dept that directly interacts
  > with every single person attending the convention.  If you are
  > interested in working with registration or if you have any questions
  > you can email me at registration@...
  >
  >
  > LeAnna
  > Registration Manager
  >






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I'm already staff. . . But I'll spread the word



--- In scvolunteers@yahoogroups.com, "Curt" <kato.shiroi@...> wrote:
>
> Registration is still in need of staff.  Registration duties include
> checking people in, using a computer and/or cash register (no prior
> cash register experience is required) and hanging out badges and
bags.
> It is a fun fast paced job in the only dept that directly interacts
> with every single person attending the convention.  If you are
> interested in working with registration or if you have any questions
> you can email me at registration@...
>
>
> LeAnna
> Registration Manager
>

Registration is still in need of staff.  Registration duties include
checking people in, using a computer and/or cash register (no prior
cash register experience is required) and hanging out badges and bags.
It is a fun fast paced job in the only dept that directly interacts
with every single person attending the convention.  If you are
interested in working with registration or if you have any questions
you can email me at registration@....


LeAnna
Registration Manager

Hello,

Sakura-Con 2008 Technical Services is currently looking for new and
experienced tech staff as we celebrate our 11th year in the Northwest.
There are several benefits (other than the adulation of thousands of
attendees) for volunteers who step forward to serve as staff. I need
your help to make everything possible!

Technical Services staff form the support backbone of almost all
programming and major events presented at the convention. We work
throughout the year to give attendees an experience they won't soon
forget. ^_^

I'm looking for a few good volunteers to join me in the following
positions:

Technical Services Staff
- General staff, supports all tech responsibilities
http://scmb.sakuracon.org/viewtopic.php?t=15574

This is a great way to meet people who share your interests, looks great
on a resume, and supports a worthy cause. Sakura-Con needs you! Come
enjoy a weekend of fun and see how we operate behind the scenes. If you
are interested in any of these positions, please contact
techstaff@...!

Sincerely,

Ryan Hill
Technical Services Manager
Sakura-Con 2008 - http://www.sakuracon.org

Reminder: Sunday Nov 18th at the convention center rm 210, general
meeting for all vounteers, staff and those who want to be staff.
Note that there will NOT be a meeting in December. The schedule of
meetings/events is both here on the scvolunteers page and also the
main webpage (general meetings tab)
Hope to see you there, be sure to introduce yourselves too if we
haven't met yet!
Ja na
Kato
Yor Volunteer Coordinator

Hello,

Sakura-Con 2008 Technical Services is currently looking for new and
experienced tech staff as we celebrate our 11th year in the Northwest.
There are several benefits (other than the adulation of thousands of
attendees) for volunteers who step forward to serve as staff. I need
your help to make everything possible!

Technical Services staff form the support backbone of almost all
programming and major events presented at the convention. We work
throughout the year to give attendees an experience they won't soon
forget. ^_^

I'm looking for a few good volunteers to join me in the following
positions:

Technical Services Staff
- General staff, supports all tech responsibilities
http://scmb.sakuracon.org/viewtopic.php?t=15574

This is a great way to meet people who share your interests, looks great
on a resume, and supports a worthy cause. Sakura-Con needs you! Come
enjoy a weekend of fun and see how we operate behind the scenes. If you
are interested in any of these positions, please contact
techstaff@...!

Sincerely,

Ryan Hill
Technical Services Manager
Sakura-Con 2008 - http://www.sakuracon.org

I allow my staff to Cosplay as long as their costume doesn't take up too much
room, since we have limited room in registration.  I don't know of any depts
that don't allow people to Cosplay while volunteering but you would have to
double check with the dept you are interested in working with.

LeAnna
Registration Manager


----- Original Message ----
From: Amber <risembool_alchemist13@...>
To: scvolunteers@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2007 11:11:49 AM
Subject: [scvolunteers] Cosplaying while working

Will we be able to dress up while volunteering?




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Konnichi wa!
Excellent question about cosplaying while volunteering. Yes! by all means. I
cosplay and encourage others to cosplay as it is one of the most fun parts
of Sakura-con.
Note that it is best if the costume is both comfortable and easy to move in
as volunteers are usually very busy going all over the convention space.
You should also be sure to read the Sakura-con policies on appropriate dress
to be sure your costume meets the conventions family friendly policies.
So, be creative and join me in costume at the con.
Ja na
Kato
Volunteer Coordinator

On 10/30/07, Amber <risembool_alchemist13@...> wrote:
>
>   Will we be able to dress up while volunteering?
>
>
>



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with compassion and watch as much anime as possible. Mina-san, Kampai!!!
Katos Webpage: www.otakuweb.net


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Will we be able to dress up while volunteering?

Mina san, Konnichi wa!
The new Sakura-con Volunteer Sign-Up Form is Now Online!
From the main webpage choose "Volunteering" tab. There is basic info on
volunteering on that page along with the link to the new form.
If you would like to volunteer this next year, please read the volunteer
page and fill out the form.
I will receive the form and review it as soon as I can. I will also
contact you so that you know I have your info.
If you have any questions, just let me know.
Looking forward to working with you again!
Ja na
Kato
Volunteer Coordinator



[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Here's the info on the Halloween Party,
Hope to see ya there!
Kato

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: mira <buggymira@...>
Date: Oct 8, 2007 4:10 PM
Subject: [Staff] Halloween Party date, time and location!
To: staff@...

Calling all staff, potential staff and their families and friends! The
Sakura-Con Annual Staff Halloween Party will be October 20th from 6:00-10:00
at the University Heights Center.

5031 University Way North East, Seattle, WA 98105

University Heights has been our Halloween Party venue for three years now!
It is on the north side of University Avenue (50th and the Ave), easily
accessed by bus.


We will be holding a Costume Contest with PRIZES.

Karaoke

Showing some spooky Anime (bring some to share!)

Bring games to share (apples to apples anyone?), and a potluck food
item. Sakura-Con
will be providing "graveyard punch" and prizes for the best costumes in
several categories.

For the last three years we've had a great turn out!  Please let all your
fellow staffers know, feel free to bring family and potential new
staffers (recruitment
is always part of this event)!

I'm looking forward to seeing you all!

--
Elmira Utz
Director of Publicity
Sakura-Con 2008

publicity@...


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with compassion and watch as much anime as possible. Mina-san, Kampai!!!
Katos Webpage: www.otakuweb.net


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Hey Ryan sorry it took so long for me to get back to
you, been kinda busy with school and work.  I'd love
to help out again with staff in any way I can, just
tell me what you need and I'll get it done.

ttfn,
Brenton


--- Ryan Hill <ryan.hill@...> wrote:

> Hello,
>
> Sakura-Con 2008 Technical Services is currently
> looking for new and
> experienced tech staff as we celebrate our 11th year
> in the Northwest.
> There are several benefits (other than the adulation
> of thousands of
> attendees) for volunteers who step forward to serve
> as staff. I need
> your help to make everything possible!
>
> Technical Services staff form the support backbone
> of almost all
> programming and major events presented at the
> convention. We work
> throughout the year to give attendees an experience
> they won't soon
> forget. ^_^
>
> I'm looking for a few good volunteers to join me in
> the following
> positions:
>
> Technical Services Staff
> - General staff, supports all tech responsibilities
> http://scmb.sakuracon.org/viewtopic.php?t=15574
>
> This is a great way to meet people who share your
> interests, looks great
> on a resume, and supports a worthy cause. Sakura-Con
> needs you! Come
> enjoy a weekend of fun and see how we operate behind
> the scenes. If you
> are interested in any of these positions, please
> contact
> techstaff@...!
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Ryan Hill
> Technical Services Manager
> Sakura-Con 2008 - http://www.sakuracon.org
>



      
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Hello,

Sakura-Con 2008 Technical Services is currently looking for new and
experienced tech staff as we celebrate our 11th year in the Northwest.
There are several benefits (other than the adulation of thousands of
attendees) for volunteers who step forward to serve as staff. I need
your help to make everything possible!

Technical Services staff form the support backbone of almost all
programming and major events presented at the convention. We work
throughout the year to give attendees an experience they won't soon
forget. ^_^

I'm looking for a few good volunteers to join me in the following
positions:

Technical Services Staff
- General staff, supports all tech responsibilities
http://scmb.sakuracon.org/viewtopic.php?t=15574

This is a great way to meet people who share your interests, looks great
on a resume, and supports a worthy cause. Sakura-Con needs you! Come
enjoy a weekend of fun and see how we operate behind the scenes. If you
are interested in any of these positions, please contact
techstaff@...!

Sincerely,

Ryan Hill
Technical Services Manager
Sakura-Con 2008 - http://www.sakuracon.org

Hello,

Sakura-Con 2008 Technical Services is currently looking for new and
experienced tech staff as we celebrate our 11th year in the Northwest.
There are several benefits (other than the adulation of thousands of
attendees) for volunteers who step forward to serve as staff. I need
your help to make everything possible!

Technical Services staff form the support backbone of almost all
programming and major events presented at the convention. We work
throughout the year to give attendees an experience they won't soon
forget. ^_^

I'm looking for a few good volunteers to join me in the following
positions:

Technical Services Staff
- General staff, supports all tech responsibilities
http://scmb.sakuracon.org/viewtopic.php?t=15574

This is a great way to meet people who share your interests, looks great
on a resume, and supports a worthy cause. Sakura-Con needs you! Come
enjoy a weekend of fun and see how we operate behind the scenes. If you
are interested in any of these positions, please contact
techstaff@...!

Sincerely,

Ryan Hill
Technical Services Manager
Sakura-Con 2008 - http://www.sakuracon.org

Hi Ryan,

Sorry, can't help you this time. I am gone back to NYC. Wish I could
stay for the next one.

               Mike


--- Ryan Hill <ryan.hill@...> wrote:

> Hello,
>
> Sakura-Con 2008 Technical Services is currently looking for new and
> experienced tech staff as we celebrate our 11th year in the
> Northwest.
> There are several benefits (other than the adulation of thousands
> of
> attendees) for volunteers who step forward to serve as staff. I
> need
> your help to make everything possible!
>
> Technical Services staff form the support backbone of almost all
> programming and major events presented at the convention. We work
> throughout the year to give attendees an experience they won't soon
> forget. ^_^
>
> I'm looking for a few good volunteers to join me in the following
> positions:
>
> Technical Services Staff
> - General staff, supports all tech responsibilities
> http://scmb.sakuracon.org/viewtopic.php?t=15574
>
> This is a great way to meet people who share your interests, looks
> great
> on a resume, and supports a worthy cause. Sakura-Con needs you!
> Come
> enjoy a weekend of fun and see how we operate behind the scenes. If
> you
> are interested in any of these positions, please contact
> techstaff@...!
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Ryan Hill
> Operations Tech Manager
> Sakura-Con 2008 - http://www.sakuracon.org
>
>
>
> Sakura-Con home page at http://www.sakuracon.org
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>




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Hello,

Sakura-Con 2008 Technical Services is currently looking for new and
experienced tech staff as we celebrate our 11th year in the Northwest.
There are several benefits (other than the adulation of thousands of
attendees) for volunteers who step forward to serve as staff. I need
your help to make everything possible!

Technical Services staff form the support backbone of almost all
programming and major events presented at the convention. We work
throughout the year to give attendees an experience they won't soon
forget. ^_^

I'm looking for a few good volunteers to join me in the following
positions:

Technical Services Staff
- General staff, supports all tech responsibilities
http://scmb.sakuracon.org/viewtopic.php?t=15574

This is a great way to meet people who share your interests, looks great
on a resume, and supports a worthy cause. Sakura-Con needs you! Come
enjoy a weekend of fun and see how we operate behind the scenes. If you
are interested in any of these positions, please contact
techstaff@...!

Sincerely,

Ryan Hill
Operations Tech Manager
Sakura-Con 2008 - http://www.sakuracon.org

Just a reminder to check the "General Meetings" tab on the main page
for the meeting schedule. Meetings are monthly (usually on sundays)
with some special events like August's BBQ meeting thrown in just for fun.
Attending the monthly meetings is a great way to stay in touch with
whats going on and meet with other staff.
Monthly meeting notes from past meetings are also posted on the webpage.
Hope to see ya there!
Ja dewa matta
Kato aka Curt
Volunteer Coordinator

Hello,

Sakura-Con 2008 Technical Services is currently looking for new and
experienced tech staff as we celebrate our 11th year in the Northwest.
There are several benefits (other than the adulation of thousands of
attendees) for volunteers who step forward to serve as staff. I need
your help to make everything possible!

Technical Services staff form the support backbone of almost all
programming and major events presented at the convention. We work
throughout the year to give attendees an experience they won't soon
forget. ^_^

I'm looking for a few good volunteers to join me in the following
positions:

Asst. Tech Manager
- Tech Staff 2nd in Command
http://scmb.sakuracon.org/viewtopic.php?t=15567

Stage Events Tech Coordinator
- Manages all audio/video/lighting for events occurring in Room 6ABC
http://scmb.sakuracon.org/viewtopic.php?t=15569

Aux. Events Tech Coordinator
- Manages all audio/video/lighting for events occurring in Room 6E
http://scmb.sakuracon.org/viewtopic.php?t=15570

Video Support Coordinator
- Creates and manages all automated video rooms (including Sakura-Plex).
http://scmb.sakuracon.org/viewtopic.php?t=15571

Panel Support Coordinator
- Supports all panel, presentation, and workshop tech needs
http://scmb.sakuracon.org/viewtopic.php?t=15572

Studio Recording Engineer
- Manages the recording studio and playback for cosplay performance
http://scmb.sakuracon.org/viewtopic.php?t=15573

Technical Services Staff
- General staff, supports all tech responsibilities
http://scmb.sakuracon.org/viewtopic.php?t=15574

This is a great way to meet people who share your interests, looks great
on a resume, and supports a worthy cause. Sakura-Con needs you! Come
enjoy a weekend of fun and see how we operate behind the scenes. If you
are interested in any of these positions, please contact
techstaff@...!

Sincerely,

Ryan Hill
Operations Tech Manager
Sakura-Con 2008 - http://www.sakuracon.org

Konnichi wa!,
Akimatsuri will be in need of volunteers and it will be an opportunity to
spread the word about Sakura-con. Check out the following message and link
to the enma.org website. If you are available sign up to help them out.
Thanks!
Kato
Volunteer Coordinator Sakura-con

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Shelley Namiki <sshells18@...>
Date: Jun 3, 2007 3:47 PM
Subject: kurt white- bcc akimatsuri
To: volunteers@...

Hi,

I'm the Volunteer Coordinator for this year's Akimatsuri at Bellevue
Community College. I am looking for volunteers on Sept 7-9 and was wondering
if you could forward this to your mailing list. There's more information at
the Eastside Nihon Matsuri Association website at www.enma.org. Thank you.

Shelley Namiki
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Are you interested in meeting people from the Japanese community or learning
more about the traditional Japanese culture?  Volunteer at the Aki Matsuri!
This "Fall Festival" is a 2-day program of Japanese cultural, educational,
and fun events for all age groups and will be held at Bellevue Community
College. We're looking for volunteers to help us anytime during Sept 7-9.
Here is the task breakdown:

Friday, Sept , 12pm-8pm
General setup: Includes setting up tables, placing chairs at each table,
covering tables, and placing exhibitor signs, hanging banners & chochin,
setting up display & exhibit panels, assist exhibitors as needed.

Saturday, Sept 8, 930am-6pm
-Attending the t-shirt, soft drink, sushi and other sales booths
-Attending the ENMA informational booths
-Help staff with some exhibitors' booths
-Being a O-mikoshi bearer when we parade the mikoshi through the campus
-And many more!
If necessary, training will be provided for some volunteer positions.

Sunday, Sept 9, 1030am-5pm
-Attending the t-shirt, soft drink, sushi and other sales booths
-Attending the ENMA informational booths
-Help staff with some exhibitors' booths
-And many more!
If necessary, training will be provided for some volunteer positions.

Sunday, Sept 9, 5pm-830pm
General take down: Includes taking down tables, collecting chairs at each
table, removing table covers and neatly re-folding for storage if not
soiled, collecting exhibitor signs, banners, chochin, take down display &
exhibit panels, assist exhibitors as needed, and clean-up floor.

If you're interested in volunteering, please email me at sshells18@...
with your name, email address, availability and preference. Also, take a
look at the ENMA website at www.enma.org. Thank you and hope to hear from
you soon.

Shelley Namiki
Volunteer Coordinator

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with compassion and watch as much anime as possible. Mina-san, Kampai!!!
Katos Webpage: www.otakuweb.net


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Just a reminder that the next meeting is this Sunday May 27th at the
Roosevelt Hotel, 2nd floor at 1pm.
I will be there so if you have questions about volunteering this next
year, I can obfiscate and act confused and dazed as usual.
For all the meeting dates/times to to the General Meetings tab on the
main Sakuracon webpage.
Cheers!
Kato, Volunteer Coordinator

Mina san, Sakura-Con 2007 wa, Arigatoo Gozaimashita!
A huge hug and thank you to everyone who volunteered their time to
help make the 10th year anniversary Sakura-con a success.
Everyone in the volunteer office enjoyed working with you and the
opportunity to get to know you. We hope you had a great Sakura-con
experience and will be able to give us a hand next year.
Now I must go and sleep for a week.....
Thank you So Much!
Ja na!
Kato aka Curt
Yor 2007 Volunteer Coordinator