Further Confusion Bid Guidelines

As is our custom, Further Confusion's chairman will be stepping down after Further Confusion 2012. This custom keeps fresh ideas and fresh approaches coming into Further Confusion, gives more folks the opportunity to give their input and dedication toward its improvement, and lets people grow into more demanding roles.

That means we will need a new chairman. Toward that end, we are posting our annual invitation for bids to be submitted to AAE if you want to chair FC2013.

Bid FAQ:

1) What does this mean?
Each year, the chairman and co-chairman are replaced with new individuals. A chairman cannot serve as chairman again for at least one year after they have done so.

2) What does being Chairman mean?
Being Chairman means long hours, a lot of your personal money and time, making a few enemies, making a lot of friends, gaining some respect, hopefully, and working hand in hand in managing a team of what is usually 100 plus folks that make FC happen. Its not an easy job, but it is a fun and rewarding one.

3) What does AAE look for in a bid?
AAE looks at the dedication that an individual displays toward making Further Confusion the best anthropomorphic convention. It also looks for some good business judgement, enthusiasm, fresh ideas and at whether the individual has the resources to put together a staff. Residence in the Bay Area of San Francisco (within and hour or two's drive) is usually required of at least the chair.

4) What do I need to do to submit a bid?
Submit a written proposal to AAE. This proposal would include the following:

a) the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least 3 individuals who would be on the executive commitee with the chair. Those positions typically include: Chair, Co-Chair, Business Director, Events Director, Operations Director, and Marketing Director.

b) A short essay/proposal written by you and your team expressing why you think you would be a good team, what you would do to improve Further Confusion, your teams qualifications, and anything else that you think we should be aware of. Experience in running conventions of this size is helpful but not required.  Other members included in the bid should compensate for weaknesses in the Chair.

c) A 100 word statement of your team's feelings about the fandom. Its good points, bad points, and how you would deal with both.

5) What is the deadline for submitting bids?

The Deadline for submitting bids is December 1, 2010. Once the bids have been reviewed, additional contact will be made to conduct any telephone or in-person interviews required. No later than December 15 , 2010, the Board of Directors of AAE, Inc. will make their selection and contact the chair of the winning bid. The official public announcement of the winning bid and his executive team members will be made at a time to be agreed upon between the current Chairman of FC and the incoming Chair. In no event will that date be later than the opening day of Further Confusion.

6) What do I do with a bid?

All bids should be directed in email to staff@anthroarts.org or via US Postal Mail to PMB 236; 105 Serra Way; Milpitas, CA 95035.