Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the law.

The planning is definitely coming to a head now. All the details, all of the little things that I used to say “later” about cannot wait, and all the things that can wait…well maybe we didn’t need them after all. As has been said, all we really need is Thelemites and wine.

That said, we are at a point where most of my amazing volunteer crew have stepped it up a notch in their efforts to bring you a stellar NOTOCON VII. In the weeks between now and the conference I thought I would take the opportunity to spotlight some of my hard working people. Many in the Seattle area have never attended NOTOCON before, and took on the mantle of national service with no real sense of what to expect.

First up! My trusty Assistant Chair, Cristin. It’s Cristin’s job to know everything that I know about the conference and to be my backup in all things related. She’s also taken on the huge job of assigning volunteer jobs and hooking up roommates for the hotel. She has simultaneously taken on an officer position at Horizon Oasis, placing herself on the fast track to O.T.O. overwork…just like the rest of us!

As one of the higher profile volunteers who has also never seen one in action, I asked the following questions:

How are you feeling about being Assistant Chair for the conference?

I am thrilled and honored to have been asked to fulfill this role!
Being assistant chair has given me a much closer look at everything
that really goes on in making NOTOCON happen.

How is the experience comparing to what you thought it would be?

I came into this project expecting that my organization skills would
be put to work-and I was right. Lists, spreadsheets, more lists to go
with the spreadsheets…an event this size takes careful planning and
orderliness to come together, as well as a willingness to accept that
not everything may go according to plan. I expected this would be a
challenge as well-this was easily one of the largest events I’ve ever
played a role in making come about. And while it absolutely has been
a challenge, it has always been a very rewarding experience.

What are you looking forward to at the conference itself?

I liken this whole experience from the start to a jigsaw puzzle. In
the beginning, it’s a box of pieces all jumbled together. Now that
we’re approaching the date, a clear picture is really starting to
form. I’m looking forward to seeing this picture completed, to see
the results of everybody’s labors come to life.

Do you have any advice for those who might wish to host NC?

Be organized. Have your plans solidified down to the nit-pickiest detail early.

Remember Murphy’s Law: “whatever can go wrong, will”. Have a plan B
and possibly even a plan C in place and be ready to have to switch to
them.

Remember to make the time to relax!
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Have you volunteered for a NOTOCON shift yet!? It’s not too late to contact Cristin at onsite_assist@notocon.org and help share the load.

Love is the law, love under will.

Melissa Holm
NOTOCON VII
Onsite Chair, USGL Conference Committee

“Do good unto others for its own sake, not for reward, not for gratitude from them, not for sympathy. If thou art generous, thou wilt not long for thine ears to be tickled by expressions of gratitude.” – Liber Librae.

Come and join the fun-be a part of NOTOCON!

As we are all aware, volunteers are what make an organization like ours grow. Whether it be building a temple or organizing a potluck, the efforts of our brothers and sisters help to strengthen our community so that we may continue to prosper, spread the Law, and achieve our True Wills.

Volunteering for NOTOCON will not only help make this event the best that it can be, but will also give you the opportunity to work with and meet all kinds of new and interesting people!  Support NOTOCON by giving us a couple of hours of your time during the conference.  The experience will be it’s own reward! 

If you are interested, email Cristin and find out what help you can offer.

Love is the law, love under will.

Cristin Williams
Assistant Onsite Coordinator
onsite_asst@notocon.org