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In This Issue
- INFINITY
- 40K RULES UPDATE
- UPDATED SCHEDULE
- SPONSOR INFORMATION
- VENDOR PACKAGE
- REGISTRATION
- BOOK ROOM NOW
- PRIMER UPDATES
- SEMINAR UPDATES
- CHARITY ARMY
- CAPITAL PALETTE
- INTERNSHIPS
- STAFF SIGNUP
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WELCOME
2013 NOVA Sponsors
 
 
   
 
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2012 SPONSORS
HOPE THEY'LL BE BACK!
 
 
  
 
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3 DAYS *** 32 PLAYERS ***
4 EVENTS *** 26+ HOURS of INFINITY!!
The NOVA Open Infinity team has created a new format for 2013 which offers more Infinity in one place over one weekend than ever before. Secure your place in this Extravaganza today! Special All-Infinity Pass. Check Schedule for hobby seminars and more. Learn more: INFINITY BLAST.
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*FINAL DECISION*
Forgeworld/Imperial Armour Rules use for 40k Events
- The 40k GT and Invitational WILL NOT use Forgeworld/IA Rules (models are still legal, so long as they follow the NOVA Open's modeling policies).
- The 40k Trios Team Tournament WILL use Forgeworld/IA Rules, with the exception that you use 40k-Approved units only, and that they are all treated as "Unique" (applying to the FOC slot, not individual models - i.e., squads of 3 IG Heavy Quad Guns would count as your one unique Quad Gun, as opposed to only being permitted a single gun).
- The 40k Narrative Event WILL use Forgeworld/IA Rules, with the only exception being they must be "40k Approved" stamped models.
REGISTER NOW!
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The 2013 NOVA Schedule is Updated and Posted.
Review the schedule to find events, seminars, and opportunities to fill your time between games.
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The 2013 NOVA Open Marketing Package is updated and posted.
Review Page i of the Marketing Package for guidelines on becoming a level sponsor ~ and to see how much the NOVA Open team can do for you and your company in return.
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2013 NOVA Open Vendor Package
Our vendor space primarily supports those who sponsor the NOVA Open and can be reserved for a modest square foot cost based on the level of sponsorship. We provide each space with a table, convention cloth and two chairs. Our sponsorship levels include website links, guidebook advertising and much more.
READ MORE HERE
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REGISTER NOW!
2013 NOVA OPEN: AUG 29-SEP 1
When registration opened two weeks ago, the NOVA Open website got rocked ~ and by that we mean overwhelmed! It was our best sales day ever. If you had trouble registering then, don't waste a minute getting back to REGISTRATION NOW! We sold tickets to every event. Some seminars are nearing capacity. Only 22 of our 80 VIP BAGS remain. Join us for our tournaments, from 40K and Fantasy, to WM/H and Infinity, to Flames of War and Magic, as well as the Capital Palette painting competition, seminars, and more! First 400 to register receive NOVA swag bags at check-in: famous for their hefty payloads from our generous sponsors.
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BOOK YOUR ROOM NOW
Room rates for 2013 are the same as the 2012 rate: a shockingly low D.C. area price of just $85/night.
This rate is available to NOVA Open guests through 8 nights! Book Saturday, August 24 - Sunday, September 1, 2013, bring your family and make the NOVA Open your home base for a DC vacation.
The NOVA Open Hotel Raffle is back: for every night you stay at our Hyatt Regency in Crystal City, you will receive a ticket in the raffle. Learn All About it HERE!
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 Hobby Seminars return to the NOVA in 2013- find them on the SCHEDULE , look for a few to fit your schedule, consider the Seminar Pass, and REGISTER TODAY!
- Dan Cotrupe (Tectonic Craft Studios) This hands-on, take-home seminar is very exciting. You can upgrade your terrain and deck it out to fit your game - bring home a masterpiece!
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John Perkins (Basic Black) Many inquires about the advanced class: After learning how to safely handle a Glock in class, ten students can sign up for a 3-hour trip to a local shooting range where John will give you private lessons in how to fire the weapon. Bus, weapon, bullets, targets all included.
Keep an eye out for bonus seminars and activities as they are finalized for the 2013 NOVA Open.
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 STIFF NECK STUDIO
takes the lead in providing a 1000 Point Necron Army for Auction on behalf of Fisher House (aka the Ronald McDonald House of the military).
Well-known miniature artists are gathering to build an 1850 Point Dark Angel Army for Charity. The NOVA Open Charitable Foundation will administer the auction. If you believe you have the skills, and would like to join the other artists in this charitable endeavor, please contact the group through us (novaopen@gmail.com)
More Information HERE. Watch this space. Updates available bi-monthly in our newsletter.
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CAPITAL PALETTE:
NOVA Miniature Art Competition
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The Capital Palette, NOVA Open's Miniature Art Competition, began in 2012 and we're planning for a BIG 2013.
Justin McCoy (Secret Weapon Miniatures), veteran artist and paint competition judge, has agreed to be Chief Judge for the Capital Palette!
REGISTER ONLINE TODAY
The Capital Palette winners once again enjoy the generosity of its sponsors, including GREX, Secret Weapon Miniatures and CoolMiniorNot.
The Capital Palette Primer can be found HERE. It has been simplified and expanded and we hope to see you registering your models online today.
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 NOVA Open, LLC, is a Virginia corporation. As such, we are qualified to provide oversight of interns willing to explore their future careers under the direction of our volunteer staff. CEO and Executive VP oversight will provide reports, as needed, to college and university coordinators.
If you'd like to learn your trade with us, in any of the following areas, please email novaopen@gmail.com:
Convention Management
Convention Administration
Marketing and Publishing
Social Media
Project Management
Web Store Management
Photography and Videography
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STAFFING NOVA IS BRILLIANT!
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FOLLOW THIS LINK TO VOLUNTEER AS A STAFF MEMBER AT THE NOVA OPEN.
Here is a small example of some ways you can help:
 SOCIAL EVENTS
NOVA staff come together in a variety of ways outside the confines of working toward improving and creating the convention.
 TERRAIN BUILDS
The NOVA Open mission includes being self-sufficient with boards and terrain in all of our tabletop wargaming events. Terrain build days are a great learning experience, include a ton of food and camaraderie, and are generally a crater full of fun for the whole gang. As you can see, there's some serious pride in the product, too!
 MAKING VIDEOS
The staff has a great time under the direction of Jon Pryts when it's time to make a movie. The NOVA Short involved a few days of shooting time, nearly two dozen staff members and a lot of fun preparation, and was actually rolled out at a Staff Premiere event in Reston.
Jon and Ethan have plans in the chute for a few more videos in the coming months. In particular, expect a call out to be part of a NOVA flash mob in D.C.
ONSITE STAFF SUPPORT 
For those non-locals who are only going to be in a position to help out onsite at the NOVA Open, we have a job for you! We start on Wednesday, 8/28/13 with loading the truck. Staff are needed to meet it for unloading at the Hyatt. The rest of Day 1 is spent unpacking, setting up desks and rooms and - above all - gaming tables. The NOVA also needs 40K judges and army painting judges, as well as registration and store support. There are too many opportunities to list here, but we could use your help!
 INCENTIVES: PERK-O-RAMA
Perhaps you've picked up on the Perks NOVA is peddling to promote participating as a volunteer?
NO?!
Well, please allow us to pontificate:
NOVA Perks are probably the most perfect payload of possibilities our personnel could ever procure! Prestigious VIP bags, seminars, passes, and plenty more, all at prearranged pricing (per hours performed).
Are you pondering how a proud NOVA volunteer might partake of such particularly pleasant prizes? Press the Peek below to peruse further and plan how you will perchance participate. PEEK!
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