BPA June News 2013
From: Donald Greenwood CD (cdboardgamers.org)
Date: Thu, 20 Jun 2013 05:18:28 -0700 (PDT)
WBC PROGRAM ON LINE: A colorized version of the 2013 program containing the 
complete alphabetical  and chronological schedule is now posted on line. Unlike 
the black & white print version distributed at WBC, the various categories of 
events are color coded as an aid to quick recognition and is worth downloading 
and printing for the easiest reference.  It can be found at 
http://boardgamers.org/wbc13/schedule.htm in both color and black & white 
versions. An assortment of other versions for applications such as Google 
Calendar will be up soon. View the details of your favorite events and then 
plan your schedule using Steve Okonski's Personal Scheduler at 
http://www.boardgamers.org/wbc/sviewer/  in an improved format. You can also 
find additional scheduling aids by Steve at 
http://www.boardgamers.org/wbc/schedule.htm -  for the ultimate in planning 
your week at WBC.

2012-2013 YEARBOOK: The most recent version of the WBC Yearbook is posted 
online for download at http://www.boardgamers.org/yearbook12/print/. Qualifying 
members who renewed their Sustaining or Tribune memberships by the required 
deadline may pick up a copy at WBC registration in New Holland. A limited 
number of additional copies will be available for sale on site for $10. 

BOD ELECTION ENDS JULY 15th: Time is running out to select three members from 
the six nominees to serve three-year terms on the BPA Board of Directors. This 
year's election takes on added significance since this Board will determine the 
future home of WBC for an extended period. All members (any paid attendee of  
WBC for more than one day has voting rights) are urged to vote since validation 
requires sufficient membership participation. Get all the information at 
http://boardgamers.org/election2013.htm.  As usual, voting is effortless and 
takes only a moment thanks to the electronic ballot at 
http://boardgamers.org/forms/BoardBallot.shtml. 

LAST CHANCE FOR BPA HOODIES, JACKETS & DUFFLE BAGS: The final order for this 
official BPA merchandise (http://www.boardgamers.org/downloads/prereg13.pdf) 
with our embroidered logo will be placed on June 22nd. Order now or never. You 
can place a COD order for payment at registration by emailing CD [at] 
boardgamers.org. Be sure to include both size and color. 

WBC MONSTERS: The usual "monster" game setups in the lobby will receive 
reinforcements this year as the huge Devil's Cauldron/Where Eagles Dare will 
make an appearance side by side with its marathon playing brothers. Attendees 
are urged to step forward to assume commands for long or short periods. Players 
are reminded that setting up such long and huge games for an extended period in 
the Open Gaming Showroom is not allowed and that permission must be gained 
before setting up for extended displays. To volunteer to take part, contact 
Matt Fagan at wayward [at] optonline.net. 

WBC MOBSTERS: John Pack again demonstrates the lengths he will go to in order 
to bring life to a tournament. Enjoy a look back at the 2012 Gangsters Gazette 
plus news about the upcoming tournament and a poll so that you can influence 
this year’s theme at http://www.gameaholics.com/gsr_wbc/gsr_12_yearbook.htm 

TEAM TOURNAMENT: The first horses are headed to the starting gate at 
http://boardgamers.org/wbc13/teamtour.htm. Get your team entered and study the 
racing form for our annual Bracket Busting contest. Can you beat the Happy 
Handicapper this year? Many have tried. Few have succeeded. Don't 
procrastinate! Enter your team now by mailing in your pre-reg form or simply 
sending an email to CD [at] boardgamers.org. 

AVALON HILL REUNION: For many of us, the “hobby” began with the products of one 
company. This year, WBC occurs during the 15th anniversay of the sale of The 
Avalon Hill Game Company to Hasbro which ended the Avaloncon era - and gave 
birth to WBC. The passing of two of their colleagues in the past year has 
brought many of those employees back together again in 2013 to relive the old 
days one more time. Join us in Hopewell on Friday afternoon as the largest 
gathering of AH designers ever assembled retell old tales. This year's other 
speaking engagements have been expanded with additions by historical game 
designers Jack Greene and Dana Lombardy. See the updated list at 
http://boardgamers.org/wbc/seminars.htm. 

MATH TRADE: A Math Trade will occur at WBC on Saturday, August 3rd at 4 PM 
under the direction of Eric Sokalski. If unfamiliar with Math Trades, (the 
swapping of games) see the details at: 
http://www.boardgamers.org/wbc/mathtrade.htm. Game submission ends July 6, and 
Want List submissions begin at that time. Want Lists are due by July 13. Trade 
results will post shortly thereafter. Trade matches will be complete before WBC 
Auction Store Preregistration ends in order to allow participants to sell games 
that do not trade.

WBC PRE-REGISTRATION FORM: The 2013 WBC Pre-Reg form and accompanying 
information is now posted at http://www.boardgamers.org/downloads/prereg13.pdf. 
Current members who have already purchased Sustaining or higher level 
memberships need not pre-register UNLESS they want to register their team for 
the Team Tournament (the earlier the better please - especially if you have a 
new team name), upgrade to Tribune level to attend pre-cons, or order any of 
the numerous souvenir and apparel items. However, the four-page folder contains 
much information on WBC so be sure to check it out anyway. 

AUCTION CLOSED: The limit of 550 lots for this years Auction was filled in 
record time. No further items will be accepted for this year's auction. 
However, items are still being accepted for the Auction Store until Saturday, 
July 20 at midnight eastern time. Unregistered items will NOT be accepted. Get 
the details at http://www.boardgamers.org/wbc/auctionoverview.htm.

REGISTRATION PAGE OPENED: WBC's Pre-Registration page is open for business at 
http://boardgamers.org/wbc/prereg.htm with the first 777 attendee commitments 
logged in. Use this page to check the status of your registration, troll for 
teammates, rides or  roommates, or even Open Gaming matches or baby sitting 
gigs. Send your requests to ACD [at] boardgamers.org

TIE-DYE SHIRTS: The widest assortment of WBC Souvenirs and apparel ever offered 
with the BPA embroidered logo was available to order at 
http://www.boardgamers.org/wbc/souvenirs.htm for pickup at WBC. The men's and 
ladies jackets and duffle bags are no longer available since they had to be 
pre-ordered by June 15th but the WBC official silk-screened T-shirts and 
special Tie-Dye versions are still available for pre-order through July 20th. 
Supplies of these items for sale on site will be extremely limited. 

ALLIANCE DISTRIBUTOR'S SAMPLER SHOWCASE: Three more games have been added to 
Alliance Distributors' Sampler Showcase demonstrations of the latest game 
offerings the industry has to offer in Wheatland on Tuesday. Village, Tzolk'in 
and Lords of Water Deep have joined the previously announced caste of Bora 
Bora, Cinque Terre, Island Fortress, Keyflower, Kings of Air & Steam, Terra 
Mystica, Yedo and CO2. The mentors will be Tom McCorry's merry crew of 
'splainers John Corrado, Jim Vroom and Mike Fitzgerald. We could use more 
'splainers so if you'd like to teach a game on Tuesday, let us know. See the 
details at http://boardgamers.org/wbc13/sampler.htm.

LIBRARY INVENTORY UPDATING: Donations of new games are pouring into the BPA 
Game Library. The center piece of the Lancaster Showroom's 13,000 sq ft Open 
Gaming Dinner Theatre made over 1400 recorded game loans during WBC Week in 
2012 and an even bigger assortment  of the latest games is expected in 2013. 
See the continually updated 2013 inventory as it grows ever larger at  
http://boardgamers.org/wbc13/library.htm.

TEXAS ROADHOUSE NIGHT: The popular steakhouse located directly across Route 30 
will again be hosting a fundraiser night to benefit the BPA Gaming Library on 
Tuesday, July 30th from 3 to 10:30 PM. So, if you're not an Auction follower, 
plan on eating early Tuesday with their $7.99 specials (before 5 PM) and enjoy 
your best meal of the week before the tournaments start again on Tuesday night. 
 Check out the menu at 
http://www.texasroadhouse.com/restaurant-locations/pennsylvania/lancaster. 
Submit the Texas Roadhouse ad from your program and 10% of your bill will 
benefit the upkeep of the Game library.


PBeM NEWS:

FOR THE PEOPLE AGAIN: The 2013-14 For the People BPA PBeM tournament is still 
accepting signups. For the People is GMT's card based strategy game on the 
American Civil War and is an exciting strategic challenge. Format and schedules 
will be finalized shortly. Sign up by July 1, 2013. To enter, post a comment 
at: http://forthepeopleqa.wordpress.com/ftp1314/

SPEED CIRCUIT HEAT: All first heat races of the current tournament are now in 
their final lap. A second heat will commence in July. See 
http://lucidphoenix.com/sc/wbce/ for more information if you'd like to join 
this tournament in progress. With more than 36 drivers, only the winner of each 
race will advance with some runners-up as alternates. With 36 or less drivers, 
the top two from each race will move on - despite missing the first face. 
Contact Robert Rund at wbcspeedcircuit [at] verizon.net to join. 

PRO GOLF UPDATE: And of course with WBC approaching, everyone is on pins and 
needles awaiting the results of the zany world of PBeM Pro Golf - anticipating 
the sartorial splendor of another green jacket unveiling by our defending 
champ! Just as the marshals were about to call the round due to darkness, Lisa 
Gutermuth rolled in a birdie putt on the 18th to become the last golfer to 
finish the Lancaster course. Two of our three rounds are now in the books. The 
18 golfers with a combined score of 3 under par or better get to move on to our 
third and final round, the 2002 Augusta National course.  
 
Our leader is the pride and joy of Columbus, Ohio, Sean McCulloch, at 11 under 
par.  Our defending champ, Mark Yoshikawa, is one stroke back at 10 under par.  
Two strokes behind is Allen Evenson, and three strokes back are Debbie 
Gutermuth and Grant LaDue. The combined score of the three rounds will be used 
to determine the Champion and other Laurelists.  Any ties will be resolved 
using a 3-hole playoff on the Arrowhead Park course. 

WAR AT SEA X TO START: GM Bruce Monnin has scheduled a five-round Swiss 
Tournament with 2-month rounds to commence September 1st. Six finalists will 
then advance to SE play. Get the details at 
http://www.nktelco.net/bdmonnin/bpa_was_pbem.htm.

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