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WELCOME
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Who among you wouldn't want to help raise money for a worthy cause by racking up some tickets for chances to win a professionally-painted army?
You do NOT need to be present to win. Armies will ship in their custom KRMulticase cases!
The NOVA Open Charitable Foundation will be administering raffles for three separate charity armies. Tickets will go on sale April 1, 2013; the drawings will take place at the NOVA Open Final Award Ceremony on September 1, 2013.
We are proud to be supporting these efforts and extend a special pat on the back to all involved!
BREAST CANCER CHARITY ARMY
~ 35pt Khador Army (pictured)
: Donated by NOVA Open Warmachine/Horde event coordinator Brendon Caulkins, the funds raised in the raffle for "The Pink Army" will support the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Brendon has helped raise money to fight cancer before with this army. Full Story HERE.
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Many NOVA Open staff members are active in the blogosphere, and we wanted to share a few:
- The Road to NOVA, by Terrain Minister Bob Likins, documenting our amazing staff build days
- Our own Sarah Supik (aka inkybrushes) is active at INFINITY
- WM/H players learn about their events at the NOVA Open when Plarzoid (Brendon Caulkins) posts on PRIVATEER PRESS
Are you a blogger who follows the NOVA Open? Send us your favorite sites (novaopen@gmail.com).
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FREE APP for the Wargamer!
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A new Kickstarter project - and this time from NOVA Open sponsor, KR Multicase!
The app will maintain an up-to-date GLOBAL directory of Shops, Clubs, Shows and Tournaments and Podcasts. The army selector feature is something the community's been screaming for.
The perks for participating are outrageously generous ~ and we think you should join us in BACKING THIS PROJECT NOW!
The project closes March 22.
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The NOVA Open is participating in George Mason's career fair on Thursday, March 21 as part of our intern recruitment efforts to support the NOVA Open.
Have family or friends at GMU? Encourage them to stop by our table, 9am-1pm at Johnson Center Dewberry Hall (4400 University Drive). At GMU or nearby yourself? We'd love to see you there.
Positions available for Spring and Summer seasons; See Job Description here:
Project Management
Communications
Market Research
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The Feb 24 Build Session was a big success and a good start on meeting our 2013 terrain goals. Enjoying good food and good company, the crew was able to felt 32 boards, cover 64 sideboards, and cut and sand 30+ mdf terrain bases. Check out Minister of Terrain Bob Likins' full coverage on The Road to NOVA.
 The Feb 22 Staff Game Night was a welcome chance to unwind, get some quality gaming in, and try out new game systems. Check out the NOVA Open Flickr gallery for highlights. One of many staff perks to thank our volunteers!
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INCENTIVES: PERK-O-RAMA
Per previous postings, NOVA Open 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 Open 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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Join us on Saturday, March 16 and Saturday, March 30 for terrain builds as we push for Infinity terrain self-sufficiency and round out our 40k sets. We've picked up some casting kits for scale jersey barriers, bastions, ruined walls, and other fun pieces, so join in and learn how to be a casting pro!
New to volunteering with the NOVA Open? Contact us to get on the staff mailing list: novaopen@gmail.com
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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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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:
AUGUST 29 - SEPTEMBER 1
NOVA Open registration is higher to date than any year previously.
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!
A few seminars are nearing capacity: REGISTER!
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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 for NOVA Open guests for 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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STAFFING NOVA IS GLORIOUS!
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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 Open staff come together in a variety of ways outside the confines of working toward improving and creating the convention.
 TERRAIN BUILDS
Our mission includes being self-sufficient with boards and terrain in all of our tabletop wargaming events. Build days are a great learning experience, include a ton of food and camaraderie.
 MAKING VIDEOS
The staff has a great time under the direction of Jon Pryts when it's time to make a movie. Jon and Ethan have plans in the chute for a few more videos in the coming months.
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 load-in at the Hyatt. The rest of Day 1 is spent unpacking, setting up desks, rooms, and gaming tables. We also need judges, as well as registration and store support.
Don't forget to join us on the first Saturday of every month for the NOVA Open Staff Meeting!
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