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Planning Post-Con Staff Parties

Beta — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:15:18 GMT

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	Post-con staff parties are informal gatherings to celebrate the convention, thank staff and volunteers, and spend time together. They also give staff an opportunity to share experiences and ideas while the convention is still fresh in everyone's minds.		Post-con staff parties are informal gatherings to celebrate the convention, thank staff and volunteers, and spend time together. They also give staff an opportunity to share experiences and ideas while the convention is still fresh in everyone's minds.

	## Things to Know First		== Things to Know First ==

	- The main party should ideally take place within 4–6 weeks after the convention.		* The main party should ideally take place within 4–6 weeks after the convention.
	- Both staff and volunteers are welcome.		* Both staff and volunteers are welcome.
	- Parties are traditionally potlucks, but bringing food is not required to attend.		* Parties are traditionally potlucks, but bringing food is not required to attend.
	- Parties are usually held at a staff member's home, although other locations are possible.		* Parties are usually held at a staff member's home, although other locations are possible.
	- Not everyone will be able to attend. Aim to accommodate as many people as practical, particularly out-of-town staff.		* Not everyone will be able to attend. Aim to accommodate as many people as practical, particularly out-of-town staff.
	- The party is primarily social, not a formal meeting.		* The party is primarily social, not a formal meeting.

	## Materials and Access Needed		== Materials and Access Needed ==

	- A way to poll staff about dates (either using ~~discord~~ built-in polling, or Sebastian's polling feature)		* A way to poll staff about dates (either using Discord built-in polling, or Sebastian's polling feature)
	- Optional RSVP form or spreadsheet		* Optional RSVP form or spreadsheet
	- Contact with potential hosts and convention leadership		* Contact with potential hosts and convention leadership
	- Access to party supplies or someone who can retrieve them		* Access to party supplies or someone who can retrieve them

	## Steps		== Steps ==

	1. Find a host. Ask whether someone can host the party and how many people they can accommodate. If nobody is available, investigate alternative venues.		# '''Find a host.''' Ask whether someone can host the party and how many people they can accommodate. If nobody is available, investigate alternative venues.
			# '''Choose a date.''' Identify dates that work for the host and poll staff for availability. Select a date that accommodates the most people, giving priority to the host's schedule. Aim to provide at least two weeks' notice.
			# '''Announce the party.''' Post the date, time, location, and potluck information in Discord. Make sure staff and volunteers are notified. Pin the announcement.
			# '''Coordinate food.''' Collect RSVPs and ask attendees what they plan to bring. Keep a list to identify missing essentials and avoid excessive duplication. Ask about dietary restrictions and allergies.
			# '''Arrange supplies.''' Check whether plates, cups, utensils, tables, chairs, and other supplies are needed. Some supplies may already be available in convention storage. Many supplies can be brought by people attending.
			# '''Send reminders.''' Remind attendees about a week before the party and again on the day of the event. Include the address, time, and any parking instructions.
			# '''Coordinate final details.''' Confirm arrangements with the host, help arrange transportation when needed, and make sure supplies and food arrive. Assist with setup and cleanup.

	2. Choose a date. Identify dates that work for the host and poll staff for availability. Select a date that accommodates the most people, giving priority to the host's schedule. Aim to provide at least two weeks' notice.		== Final Notes ==

	~~3. Announce the party. Post the date, time, location, and potluck information in Discord. Make sure staff and volunteers are notified. Pin the announcement.~~		* Respect the host's rules and any restrictions imposed by the venue.
			* Check weather conditions, particularly for staff traveling from out of town.
	4. Coordinate food. Collect RSVPs and ask attendees what they plan to bring. Keep a list to identify missing essentials and avoid excessive duplication. Ask about dietary restrictions and allergies.		* Convention-funded purchases should be preapproved and receipts retained.
			* Additional parties may be organized later for staff who could not attend the main gathering.
	5. Arrange supplies. Check whether plates, cups, utensils, tables, chairs, and other supplies are needed. Some supplies may already be available in convention storage. Many supplies can be brought by people attending.		* Keep the planning simple. This is supposed to be a fun, relaxing event for staff.

	~~6. Send reminders. Remind attendees about a week before the party and again on the day of the event. Include the address, time, and any parking instructions.~~

	~~7. Coordinate final details.~~ Confirm arrangements with the host, help arrange transportation when needed, and make sure supplies and food arrive. Assist with setup and cleanup.

	~~## Final Notes~~

	- Respect the host's rules and any restrictions imposed by the venue.
	- Check weather conditions, particularly for staff traveling from out of town.
	- Convention-funded purchases should be preapproved and receipts retained.
	- Additional parties may be organized later for staff who could not attend the main gathering.
	- Keep the planning simple. This is supposed to be a fun, relaxing event for staff.

Planning Post-Con Staff Parties

Beta — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:14:23 GMT

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Post-con staff parties are informal gatherings to celebrate the convention, thank staff and volunteers, and spend time together. They also give staff an opportunity to share experiences and ideas while the convention is still fresh in everyone's minds.

## Things to Know First

- The main party should ideally take place within 4–6 weeks after the convention.
- Both staff and volunteers are welcome.
- Parties are traditionally potlucks, but bringing food is not required to attend.
- Parties are usually held at a staff member's home, although other locations are possible.
- Not everyone will be able to attend. Aim to accommodate as many people as practical, particularly out-of-town staff.
- The party is primarily social, not a formal meeting.

## Materials and Access Needed

- A way to poll staff about dates (either using discord built-in polling, or Sebastian's polling feature)
- Optional RSVP form or spreadsheet
- Contact with potential hosts and convention leadership
- Access to party supplies or someone who can retrieve them

## Steps

1. **Find a host.** Ask whether someone can host the party and how many people they can accommodate. If nobody is available, investigate alternative venues.

2. **Choose a date.** Identify dates that work for the host and poll staff for availability. Select a date that accommodates the most people, giving priority to the host's schedule. Aim to provide at least two weeks' notice.

3. **Announce the party.** Post the date, time, location, and potluck information in Discord. Make sure staff and volunteers are notified. Pin the announcement.

4. **Coordinate food.** Collect RSVPs and ask attendees what they plan to bring. Keep a list to identify missing essentials and avoid excessive duplication. Ask about dietary restrictions and allergies.

5. **Arrange supplies.** Check whether plates, cups, utensils, tables, chairs, and other supplies are needed. Some supplies may already be available in convention storage. Many supplies can be brought by people attending.

6. **Send reminders.** Remind attendees about a week before the party and again on the day of the event. Include the address, time, and any parking instructions.

7. **Coordinate final details.** Confirm arrangements with the host, help arrange transportation when needed, and make sure supplies and food arrive. Assist with setup and cleanup.

## Final Notes

- Respect the host's rules and any restrictions imposed by the venue.
- Check weather conditions, particularly for staff traveling from out of town.
- Convention-funded purchases should be preapproved and receipts retained.
- Additional parties may be organized later for staff who could not attend the main gathering.
- Keep the planning simple. This is supposed to be a fun, relaxing event for staff.

Computers/Latitude E5540

Sammich — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:23:40 GMT

Units: add remaining units, replace CMOS batteries

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	## Fastboot: set radio group to "Minimal"		## Fastboot: set radio group to "Minimal"

			== Operating System ==

			The laptops run [https://lubuntu.me/ Lubuntu] 24.04 LTS.

			=== Installing ===

			# Install using the Lubuntu live USB installer. Accept the installer's default settings except:
			## On the Customize step, select "Normal Installation".
			## On the Partitions step, select "Erase Disk".
			## On the Users step:
			##* '''Your Full Name:''' SNAFU Con
			##* '''login:''' snafucon
			##* '''Computer Name:''' <nowiki>snafucon-<instrument></nowiki>
			##* '''Password:''' standard device password
			##* '''Login in automatically:''' yes
			# Remove default desktop icons and add Firefox to the desktop.
			# Start Firefox on boot: Start -> Preferences -> LXQt Settings -> Session Settings -> Autostart, Name: "Firefox", Command: <code>firefox</code>
			# Set up Firefox:
			## Skip all steps in "Welcome to Firefox"
			## Menu -> Settings
			### Home and startup
			#### Uncheck "Open previous windows and tabs"
			#### Set "new windows" homepage to <code>https://register.snafucon.com/atcon/</code>
			#### In "Firefox Home" section, disable everything except "Search" and "Logo"
			### Search
			#### Set default search engine to DuckDuckGo
			#### Disable "Suggest search engines to use" and "Suggestions from Firefox"
			### Privacy and security
			#### Enable "Clear cookies and site data every time you close Firefox"
			#### Disable "Suggest Firefox Relay email masks"
			### Passwords and autofill
			#### Disable "Ask to save passwords"
			#### Disable "Save and autofill payment info"
			#### Disable "Save and autofill addresses"
			### Tabs and browsing
			#### Disable "Enable link previews"
			#### Disable "Recommend extensions as you browse" and "Recommend features as you browse"
			### AI controls
			#### Enable "Block AI enhancements"
			## Install the "uBlock Origin" extension, allow it to run in private windows
			## On the new tab page, turn off the bookmarks toolbar.
			## Customize the toolbar. From left to right: Back, Forward, Refresh, Home, URL bar, uBlock Origin, Downloads, Extensions (add Home, remove spacers, VPN, Account, move uBlock)
			# Install <code>bacondevd</code> using the <code>.deb</code> package on a USB drive.

			== Units ==

			Each individual computer is listed by its Dell service tag (serial number).

			=== 328YP12 "My Son Trombone, He Has Every Disease" ===

			This is our parts machine. It doesn't work.

			==== Known Issues ====

			* Screen has a bright blue stuck pixel in the upper left.
			* DVD drive eject mechanism doesn't work.
			* Ethernet port pins are mangled.
			* SSD is failing – it intermittently just doesn't connect to SATA. Sometimes the BIOS says no boot device could be found, sometimes the BIOS finds it and starts the kernel but then it disappears and you get an initramfs panic prompt, sometimes it boots fine. If you get into the OS it seems to work reliably until the next reboot.

			==== History ====

			* '''2026-10-05''' took right IO module with bad Ethernet port from HW7YP12. (It would have been way easier to just swap the screen and DVD drive, but whatever.) --Sammich

			=== 44BYP12 "Kalimba" ===

			==== Touchscreen Issue ====

			This computer has a bad touchscreen – it sometimes gets into a state where it registers frequent false touch events in the same location. Moving the screen hinge can cause or resolve the issue. The touchscreen can't be disabled in the BIOS, so it has been disabled in Linux by creating <code>/etc/udev/rules.d/95-disable-touchscreen.rules</code> with the contents

			SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTR{idVendor}=="04f3", ATTR{idProduct}=="0251", ACTION=="add", ATTR{authorized}="0"

			==== History ====

			* '''2026-10-06''' replaced CMOS battery
			* '''2026-10-05''' diagnosed mouse issue as bad touchscreen, disabled touchscreen with udev, returned to service --Sammich
			* '''2025-10-30''' computer is receiving random mouse inputs with nothing connected, pulled from service --Elane

			=== 4N2ZP12 "Cornet" ===

			==== History ====

			* '''2026-10-06''' replaced CMOS battery

			=== 5T7WP12 "Euphonium" ===

			==== History ====

			* '''2026-10-06''' replaced CMOS battery

			=== CVJYP12 "Oboe" ===

			==== History ====

			* '''2026-10-06''' replaced CMOS battery

			=== DBBYP12 "Marimba" ===

			==== History ====

			* '''2026-10-06''' replaced CMOS battery

			=== FJBYP12 "Calliope" ===

			==== History ====

			* '''2026-10-06''' replaced CMOS battery

			=== G75WP12 "Timpani" ===

			==== History ====

			* '''2026-10-06''' replaced CMOS battery

			=== HW7YP12 "Piccolo" ===

			==== Known Issues ====

			* SSD is failing – it intermittently just doesn't connect to SATA. Sometimes the BIOS says no boot device could be found, sometimes the BIOS finds it and starts the kernel but then it disappears and you get an initramfs panic prompt, sometimes it boots fine. If you get into the OS it seems to work reliably until the next reboot.

			==== History ====

			* '''2026-10-06''' replaced CMOS battery
			* '''2026-10-05''' took right IO module with good Ethernet port from 328YP12. --Sammich

			=== J23ZP12 "Sousaphone" ===

			==== History ====

			* '''2026-10-06''' replaced CMOS battery

			=== JLXXP12 "Trumpet" ===

			==== History ====

			* '''2026-10-06''' replaced CMOS battery

SCIENCE

TJSomething — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 04:16:24 GMT

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	== Current Partnership ==		== Current Partnership ==
	~~Current partnership~~ owner percentage is Beta ~~65.85%~~, Thomas ~~29.36%, Sammich 4.79%~~.		Partnership owner percentage was an even one third split between Beta, Sammich, and Thomas at the end of 2025.