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This pages explains and describes the timeline for determining who will put on future alt.gothic Convergences℠ and where they will be.
This pages explains and describes the timeline for determining who will put on future alt.gothic Convergences℠ and where they will be.  


==What Is alt.gothic Convergence℠?==
==What Is alt.gothic Convergence℠?==
[[Convergence]]℠ is explained on it's own page, but [[The_C*B*L | we]] feel it's worth reiterating the core purpose here. [[alt.gothic]] [[Convergence]]℠ is the annual party put on by the denizens of [[alt.gothic]] for the denizens of [[alt.gothic]] and ALL their friends that squishes together hundreds of [[net.goth]]s from around the globe and their friends into a single city for a weekend of socializing, booze, musical events and sweet debauchery.
[[Convergence]]℠ is explained on it's own page, but [[The_C*B*L | we]] feel it's worth reiterating the core purpose here. [[alt.gothic]] [[Convergence]]℠ is the annual party put on by the denizens of [[alt.gothic]] for the denizens of [[alt.gothic]] and ALL their friends. It has grown to include members of the myriad Gothic/Industrial online and social media groups it spawned. Hundreds of [[net.goth]]s from around the globe and their friends squish into a single city for a weekend of socializing, booze, musical events and sweet debauchery.


==Bid Selection Process==
==Bid Selection Process==
There are 4 steps to getting a bid chosen to be a [[Convergence]]:
There are 3 steps to getting a bid chosen to be a [[Convergence]]:
# [[Bids]] are entered.
# [[Bids]] are entered.
# [[The C*B*L]] vet the [[bids]] to ensure they are within the bounds of reason<ref>We may well look askance at a bid that looked like [http://www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/ Glastonbury] for example</ref> and fulfill the requirements.
# [[The C*B*L]] and The People&trade; discuss and vet the [[bids]] to ensure they are within the bounds of reason<ref>We may well look askance at a bid that looked like [http://www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/ Glastonbury] for example</ref> and fulfill the requirements.
# [[alt.gothic]] [[Ratification | ratifies]] the bids.
# The voters [[Voting | vote]] for the bid they want to go to.
# The voters [[Voting | vote]] for the bid they want to go to.


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This is the official timeline. It is not necessarily how things WILL work, but how they SHOULD. Keep an eye on alt.gothic, alt.gothic.convergence and this website for updates to this information. We are not getting paid to do this and we do have day jobs so sometimes shit happens.
This is the official timeline. It is not necessarily how things WILL work, but how they SHOULD. Keep an eye on alt.gothic, alt.gothic.convergence and this website for updates to this information. We are not getting paid to do this and we do have day jobs so sometimes shit happens.


==Convergence 15 Timetable==
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==[[C26|Convergence 26]] Timetable==


===Bid Proposal Request Period BEGINS===
LET THE GAMES BEGIN!!!
'''2008 July 08 22:02EST (03:02GMT)'''<br>
# All Convergence 15 Bid Proposal Committee Chairpersons must contact Siobhan (convergence@virulent.org) to have a web account set up on altgothic.com to host their proposal web sites.<br><br>


===Bid Proposal Submission Period BEGINS===
Now for the message you've all been waiting for! It's time, once again, to throw your bats in the ring and start submitting any proposal you may have for [[C26|Convergence number 26]]! 
===Bid Proposal Public Discussion and Debate Period BEGINS.===
'''2008 July 24 00:00EST (05:00GMT)'''<br>
# During this time Bid Proposal Committees must submit their Bid Proposals and preliminary event budgets to Siobhan (convergence@virulent.org) for inclusion on the Convergence 15 ballot. After receipt of submission they must post their Bid Proposals to the alt.gothic.* news groups' they may open their web sites to the public. Posting to regional mailing lists, web communities, blogs etc. is acceptable but not essential.
# See the [[Bids]] page for information on how to create and submit a Convergence 15 proposal.
# The Convergence 15 Bid Proposal Public Discussion and Debate Period also begins at this time. Discussions will take place primarily on the alt.gothic* news group hierarchy.
# If you don't have a newsfeed that can access alt.gothic , [http://groups.google.ca/group/alt.gothic/topics?hl=en Google] can help you out.


===Bid Proposal Request Period ENDS===
Email [mailto:carriemonster@gmail.com carriemonster@gmail.com] or shoot [https://www.facebook.com/carriemonster Carrie Gough] a private Facebook message and we can help you get on the way to a glorious party.  [[The C*B*L]] exists to help! If you have any questions, ask ask ask.
===Bid Proposal Submission Period ENDS===
'''2008 July 31 0:00EST (05:00GMT)'''<br>
# Additional Convergence 15 Bid Proposals will NOT be accepted after this date on account of [[Siobhan]] and [[Axel]] will be on vacation. If you submit after that date, we will hold on to it for the Convergence 16 Bid Selection Process.


===[[Convergence 14]] BEGINS===
The timeline for [[C26]] bid proposal and voting goes like this
'''2008 August 07 20:00 EST (01:00GMT)'''<br>
# [[The C*B*L]] and some (hopefully all) of the C15 bid committees will be there.<br>
# '''JOIN US'''.<br>
# There will probably be a semi-formal Interrogate the Bid Committees session at some point over the weekend. Likely at the Hotel Bar. Details will be posted on alt.gothic.


===[[Convergence 14]] ENDS===
===Saturday July 6 2019===
'''2008 August 12 **:** EST (**:**GMT)'''<br>
'''Submission Deadline'''
# There will be hangovers. Oh yes!


===Proposal Modification Period ENDS===
By this date, Bidding Committees must have submitted their Bid Proposals and preliminary event budgets to [[The C*B*L]] for inclusion on the ballot. They will have a web account set up on altgothic.com to host their proposal web sites and site credentials will be sent to bid committees.
===Ratification Period BEGINS===
'''2008 August 12 0:00EST (05:00GMT)'''<br>
See the [[Bids]] page for information on how to create and submit a Convergence proposal.  
# The Bidding Committees may no longer make any changes to their bids.<br>
# The proposal websites are frozen.<br>
# The denizens of [[alt.gothic]] decide if they wish to reject any of the bids, as per the [[ratification]] process.


===Ratification Period ENDS===
Note that the person that submits the bid will be the point of contact with [[The C*B*L]]. Any references to a Committee Chair in the process refer to that person.
'''2008 August 23 0:00EST (05:00GMT)'''<br>
[[The C*B*L]] determine which bids are ratified.
# The voting system is announced on alt.gothic.


===Bid Clarification Period BEGINS===
===Saturday July 13 2019===
'''2008 August 23 0:00EST (05:00GMT)'''<br>
'''Bids Go Live'''  
The purpose of this period is to ensure that what is voted on is what was ratified.
# The Bidding Committees may modify their bid websites to incorporate clarifications of the bid that came up during ratification.
# The Bidding Committees may not add net new content to the bid.


===Bid Clarification Period ENDS===
Bidding Committees *must* post their Bid Proposals to the alt.gothic.* news groups and they may open their web sites to the public. Posting to regional mailing lists, web communities, blogs, social media etc. is acceptable but not essential.  If you don't have a newsfeed that can access alt.gothic, [http://groups.google.ca/group/alt.gothic/topics?hl=en Google] can help you out. (It would be in the bid's BEST INTERESTS to post everywhere! [https://www.facebook.com/groups/altgothicconvergence Convergence FB group], [https://www.facebook.com/groups/alt.gothic/ altgothic FB group], [http://convergence.livejournal.com/profile LJ], Tumblr, Twitter, anywhere and everywhere you can think of!)
===C*B*L Bid Review BEGINS===
'''2008 August 25 0:00EST (05:00GMT)'''<br>
# The Bidding Committees may no longer make any changes to their bids.<br>
# The proposal websites are frozen.<br>
# The C*B*L will review the bids to ensure the changes are appropriate.


===C*B*L Bid Review BEGINS===
'''Discussion Begins'''  
===Voting Period BEGINS===
The denizens of alt.gothic discuss their ideals and reservations regarding the bids. Committees answer questions. Bids may be rejected by consensus if they do not please the people, although they are no longer required to be specifically ratified. Bids and bid websites may be updated during this period, but changes should be clearly noted (perhaps a separate clarifications page or a changelog, or announced to the public via Facebook/alt.gothic).  
'''2008 August 26 0:00EST (05:00GMT)'''
# The people [http://www.altgothic.com/voter/index.php decide].


===Voting Period ENDS===
===Saturday July 20 2019===
'''2008 September 02 0:00EST (05:00GMT)'''
'''Discussion Period Ends'''
# Voting is closed and results will be reviewed and tallied.


===Committees notified of Results===
Speak now or forever shut it!
'''2008 September 02'''
# [[The C*B*L]] notifies the Chairs of the bids of the results.


===Public Announcement of Results===
The Bidding Committees may no longer make any changes to their bids and the proposal websites are frozen.  
'''2008 September 03'''
# On receipt of a response from the Chair of the selected bid, or 24 hours after sending the notification, the selected bid and relevant voting demographics are announced on altgothic.com and the alt.gothic news groups.


==The Selected Bid==
===Sunday July 21 2019===
The selected bid will be announced following the closing of voting and verification of the counted votes. At that time, an announcement will be posted to the alt.gothic.* news groups and [altgothic.com]. The authority to planning and execute one Convergence in accordance with the published proposal along with permission to use the Convergence service mark subject to [[The C*B*L]]'s ongoing approval will then be transferred to the selected committee.
'''Voting Period Begins'''
 
Voting opens at MIDNIGHT UTC and proceeds into Sunday. That means it opens at Saturday 8 PM US EDT, 5 PM PDT.
 
Rock the vote!! The people decide!!
 
Want to vote but can't remember the URL?
Here it is: http://www.altgothic.com/voter/
 
You no longer need a key! All instructions are on the page but contact Peter Coffin if you have trouble.  


==Provisional Convergence 16 Timetable==
===Sunday July 28 2019===
The [[Convergence 15]] bid selection process occurred later than intended in 2008. The Process is intended to occur in Spring to allow the selected committee at least 12 months lead time. Therefore, we are publishing the provisional timeline for Convergence 16 selection nice and early to assist people who are considering entering a bid for Convergence 16.
'''Voting Period Ends'''


===Bid Proposal Request Period BEGINS===
Voting closes at MIDNIGHT UTC from Sunday. That means it closes at Sunday 8 PM US EDT, 5 PM PDT. US voters will find voting closed if they attempt Sunday evening.
'''2009 February 07 00:00EST (03:02GMT)'''<br>
# All Convergence 16 Bid Proposal Committee Chairpersons must contact Siobhan (convergence@virulent.org) to have a web account set up on altgothic.com to host their proposal web sites.<br><br>


===Bid Proposal Submission Period BEGINS===
Results will be reviewed and tallied.
===Bid Proposal Public Discussion and Debate Period BEGINS.===
'''2008 February 14 00:00EST (05:00GMT)'''<br>
# During this time Bid Proposal Committees must submit their Bid Proposals and preliminary event budgets to Siobhan (convergence@virulent.org) for inclusion on the Convergence 16 ballot. After receipt of submission they must post their Bid Proposals to the alt.gothic.* news groups' they may open their web sites to the public. Posting to regional mailing lists, web communities, blogs etc. is acceptable but not essential.
# See the [[Bids]] page for information on how to create and submit a Convergence 16 proposal.
# The Convergence 16 Bid Proposal Public Discussion and Debate Period also begins at this time. Discussions will take place primarily on the alt.gothic* news group hierarchy.
# If you don't have a newsfeed that can access alt.gothic , [http://groups.google.ca/group/alt.gothic/topics?hl=en Google] can help you out.


===Bid Proposal Request Period ENDS===
===Monday July 29 2019===
===Bid Proposal Submission Period ENDS===
'''Committees Notified of Results'''  
'''2009 February 28 0:00EST (05:00GMT)'''<br>
# Additional Convergence 16 Bid Proposals will NOT be accepted after this date. If you submit after that date, we will hold on to it for the Convergence 17 Bid Selection Process.


===Proposal Modification Period ENDS===
The C*B*L notifies the Chairs of the bids of the results.
===Ratification Period BEGINS===
'''2009 March 12 0:00EST (05:00GMT)'''<br>
# The Bidding Committees may no longer make any changes to their bids.<br>
# The proposal websites are frozen.<br>
# The denizens of [[alt.gothic]] decide if they wish to reject any of the bids, as per the [[ratification]] process.


===Ratification Period ENDS===
After the winners have accepted:
'''2009 March 23 0:00EST (05:00GMT)'''<br>
EVERYONE KNOWS!
[[The C*B*L]] determine which bids are ratified.
# The voting system is announced on alt.gothic.


===Voting Period BEGINS===
So now let's get to work! Throw your mittens around your kittens and away we go!!
'''2009 March 24 0:00EST (05:00GMT)'''
# The people [http://www.altgothic.com/voter/index.php decide].


===Voting Period ENDS===
Looking forward to an excellent bidding season!
'''2009 March 31 0:00EST (05:00GMT)'''
# Voting is closed and results will be reviewed and tallied.


===Committees notified of Results===
==The Selected Bid==
'''2009 March 31'''
The selected bid will be announced following the closing of voting and verification of the counted votes. At that time, an announcement will be posted to the alt.gothic.* news groups and [altgothic.com]. The authority for planning and execute one Convergence in accordance with the published proposal along with permission to use the Convergence service mark subject to [[The C*B*L]]'s ongoing approval will then be transferred to the selected committee.
# [[The C*B*L]] notifies the Chairs of the bids of the results.


===Public Announcement of Results===
==Previous Convergence Bid Selection Timelines==
'''2009 April 01'''
[[Previous Timelines]]
# On receipt of a response from the Chair of the winning bid, or after 24 hours of sending the notification, the winning proposal and relevant voting demographics are announced on altgothic.com and the alt.gothic news groups.


==Footnotes==
==Footnotes==
<references />
<references />

Latest revision as of 21:56, 9 May 2019

This pages explains and describes the timeline for determining who will put on future alt.gothic Convergences℠ and where they will be.

What Is alt.gothic Convergence℠?

Convergence℠ is explained on it's own page, but we feel it's worth reiterating the core purpose here. alt.gothic Convergence℠ is the annual party put on by the denizens of alt.gothic for the denizens of alt.gothic and ALL their friends. It has grown to include members of the myriad Gothic/Industrial online and social media groups it spawned. Hundreds of net.goths from around the globe and their friends squish into a single city for a weekend of socializing, booze, musical events and sweet debauchery.


Bid Selection Process

There are 3 steps to getting a bid chosen to be a Convergence:

  1. Bids are entered.
  2. The C*B*L and The People™ discuss and vet the bids to ensure they are within the bounds of reason<ref>We may well look askance at a bid that looked like Glastonbury for example</ref> and fulfill the requirements.
  3. The voters vote for the bid they want to go to.

The events occur on the dates laid out in the timeline

Disclaimer

This is the official timeline. It is not necessarily how things WILL work, but how they SHOULD. Keep an eye on alt.gothic, alt.gothic.convergence and this website for updates to this information. We are not getting paid to do this and we do have day jobs so sometimes shit happens.

Convergence 26 Timetable

LET THE GAMES BEGIN!!!

Now for the message you've all been waiting for! It's time, once again, to throw your bats in the ring and start submitting any proposal you may have for Convergence number 26!

Email carriemonster@gmail.com or shoot Carrie Gough a private Facebook message and we can help you get on the way to a glorious party. The C*B*L exists to help! If you have any questions, ask ask ask.

The timeline for C26 bid proposal and voting goes like this

Saturday July 6 2019

Submission Deadline

By this date, Bidding Committees must have submitted their Bid Proposals and preliminary event budgets to The C*B*L for inclusion on the ballot. They will have a web account set up on altgothic.com to host their proposal web sites and site credentials will be sent to bid committees.

See the Bids page for information on how to create and submit a Convergence proposal.

Note that the person that submits the bid will be the point of contact with The C*B*L. Any references to a Committee Chair in the process refer to that person.

Saturday July 13 2019

Bids Go Live

Bidding Committees *must* post their Bid Proposals to the alt.gothic.* news groups and they may open their web sites to the public. Posting to regional mailing lists, web communities, blogs, social media etc. is acceptable but not essential. If you don't have a newsfeed that can access alt.gothic, Google can help you out. (It would be in the bid's BEST INTERESTS to post everywhere! Convergence FB group, altgothic FB group, LJ, Tumblr, Twitter, anywhere and everywhere you can think of!)

Discussion Begins The denizens of alt.gothic discuss their ideals and reservations regarding the bids. Committees answer questions. Bids may be rejected by consensus if they do not please the people, although they are no longer required to be specifically ratified. Bids and bid websites may be updated during this period, but changes should be clearly noted (perhaps a separate clarifications page or a changelog, or announced to the public via Facebook/alt.gothic).

Saturday July 20 2019

Discussion Period Ends

Speak now or forever shut it!

The Bidding Committees may no longer make any changes to their bids and the proposal websites are frozen.

Sunday July 21 2019

Voting Period Begins

Voting opens at MIDNIGHT UTC and proceeds into Sunday. That means it opens at Saturday 8 PM US EDT, 5 PM PDT.

Rock the vote!! The people decide!!

Want to vote but can't remember the URL? Here it is: http://www.altgothic.com/voter/

You no longer need a key! All instructions are on the page but contact Peter Coffin if you have trouble.

Sunday July 28 2019

Voting Period Ends

Voting closes at MIDNIGHT UTC from Sunday. That means it closes at Sunday 8 PM US EDT, 5 PM PDT. US voters will find voting closed if they attempt Sunday evening.

Results will be reviewed and tallied.

Monday July 29 2019

Committees Notified of Results

The C*B*L notifies the Chairs of the bids of the results.

After the winners have accepted: EVERYONE KNOWS!

So now let's get to work! Throw your mittens around your kittens and away we go!!

Looking forward to an excellent bidding season!

The Selected Bid

The selected bid will be announced following the closing of voting and verification of the counted votes. At that time, an announcement will be posted to the alt.gothic.* news groups and [altgothic.com]. The authority for planning and execute one Convergence in accordance with the published proposal along with permission to use the Convergence service mark subject to The C*B*L's ongoing approval will then be transferred to the selected committee.

Previous Convergence Bid Selection Timelines

Previous Timelines

Footnotes

<references />

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