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	==Other related pages==		==Other related pages==
	This page is about '''how to bid''' ie the process thereof. The [[How to Build a Bid]] page has more info on what to put in your bid. There is also a [[Convergence Bid Template \| Template]] and some additional notes on [[Best practices]] and we're working on putting together a whole goddamn handbook. The wiki and handbook include a lot of lessons learned in the evolution of Convergence from an informal hotel party to a more organized event (you can see the current draft version of the handbook [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TDNMz6z8F4OPvOKAy_wE8yfNNONlE8P4aIle9IKzt3Q here]). We've seen enough clusterfucks, but if you choose not to heed, it's your funeral.		This page is about '''how to bid''' ie the process thereof. The [[How to Build a Bid]] page has more info on what to put in your bid. There is also a [[Convergence Bid Template \| Template]] and some additional notes on [[Best practices]] and we're working on putting together a whole goddamn handbook. The wiki and handbook include a lot of lessons learned in the evolution of Convergence from an informal hotel party to a more organized event (you can see the current draft version of the handbook [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TDNMz6z8F4OPvOKAy_wE8yfNNONlE8P4aIle9IKzt3Q/ here]). We've seen enough clusterfucks, but if you choose not to heed, it's your funeral.

	==Bid Selection Process==		==Bid Selection Process==
	See the [[timeline]] for info on the Bid Selection Process.		See the [[timeline]] for info on the Bid Selection Process.

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	==Other related pages==		==Other related pages==
	This page is about '''how to bid''' ie the process thereof. The [[How to Build a Bid]] page has more info on what to put in your bid. There is also a [[Convergence Bid Template \| Template]] and some additional notes on [[Best practices]] and we're working on putting together a whole goddamn handbook. We've seen enough clusterfucks, but if you choose not to heed, it's your funeral.		This page is about '''how to bid''' ie the process thereof. The [[How to Build a Bid]] page has more info on what to put in your bid. There is also a [[Convergence Bid Template \| Template]] and some additional notes on [[Best practices]] and we're working on putting together a whole goddamn handbook. The wiki and handbook include a lot of lessons learned in the evolution of Convergence from an informal hotel party to a more organized event (you can see the current draft version of the handbook [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TDNMz6z8F4OPvOKAy_wE8yfNNONlE8P4aIle9IKzt3Q here]). We've seen enough clusterfucks, but if you choose not to heed, it's your funeral.
	==Bid Selection Process==		==Bid Selection Process==
	See the [[timeline]] for info on the Bid Selection Process.		See the [[timeline]] for info on the Bid Selection Process.

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	===Audience===		===Audience===
	Your core audience are the denizens of alt.gothic, net.goths in general, and ALL their friends. The expected attendees includes our friends and families from the alt.gothic.* news groups, related mailing lists, social media groups, and other forms of electronic communities.		Your core audience are the denizens of alt.gothic, net.goths in general, and ALL their friends. The expected attendees includes our friends and families from the alt.gothic.* news groups, related mailing lists, social media groups, and other forms of electronic communities.

	You will definitely want to attract locals and new attendees, because everyone awesome in the scene is welcome, but the core group will likely be traveling in, which needs to be taken into account.		You will definitely want to attract locals and new attendees, because everyone awesome in the scene is welcome, but the core group will likely be traveling in, which needs to be taken into account.

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 specifics is limited to periods as described in the [[Timeline]], although general discussion to
 create buzz is allowed.
 ==Current Bids==

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	==Other related pages==		==Other related pages==
	This page is about '''how to bid''' ie the process thereof. The [[~~Required Content in~~ a Bid]] page has more info on what to put in your bid. There is also a [[Convergence Bid Template \| Template]] and some additional notes on [[Best practices]] and we're working on putting together a whole goddamn handbook. We've seen enough clusterfucks, but if you choose not to heed, it's your funeral.		This page is about '''how to bid''' ie the process thereof. The [[How to Build a Bid]] page has more info on what to put in your bid. There is also a [[Convergence Bid Template \| Template]] and some additional notes on [[Best practices]] and we're working on putting together a whole goddamn handbook. We've seen enough clusterfucks, but if you choose not to heed, it's your funeral.
	==Bid Selection Process==		==Bid Selection Process==
	See the [[timeline]] for info on the Bid Selection Process.		See the [[timeline]] for info on the Bid Selection Process.
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	The themes, locations and activities are up to your committee's creativity and resources. We are trusting you to design an affordable, accessible and highly social event for us to attend.		The themes, locations and activities are up to your committee's creativity and resources. We are trusting you to design an affordable, accessible and highly social event for us to attend.

	The [[~~Required Content in~~ a Bid]] page has details and suggestions on how to put together an effective bid.		The [[How to Build a Bid]] page has details and suggestions on how to put together an effective bid.

	Note that the official 'Bid' is the text content as posted on alt.gothic.com. Don't be put off bidding because your fancy website isn't all ready to go. While it behooves you to do as much as possible in advance, there may also be many things you want to wait before setting in stone.		Note that the official 'Bid' is the text content as posted on alt.gothic.com. Don't be put off bidding because your fancy website isn't all ready to go. While it behooves you to do as much as possible in advance, there may also be many things you want to wait before setting in stone.

TroubleConsultant at 21:34, 12 February 2026

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	The themes, locations and activities are up to your committee's creativity and resources. We are trusting you to design an affordable, accessible and highly social event for us to attend.		The themes, locations and activities are up to your committee's creativity and resources. We are trusting you to design an affordable, accessible and highly social event for us to attend.

	The [[Bid]] page has details and suggestions on how to put together an effective bid.		The [[Required Content in a Bid]] page has details and suggestions on how to put together an effective bid.

	Note that the official 'Bid' is the text content as posted on alt.gothic.com. Don't be put off bidding because your fancy website isn't all ready to go. While it behooves you to do as much as possible in advance, there may also be many things you want to wait before setting in stone.		Note that the official 'Bid' is the text content as posted on alt.gothic.com. Don't be put off bidding because your fancy website isn't all ready to go. While it behooves you to do as much as possible in advance, there may also be many things you want to wait before setting in stone.

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	==Other related pages==		==Other related pages==
	This page is about '''how to bid''' ie the process thereof. The [[Bid ~~Requirements~~]] page has more info on what to put in your bid. There is also a [[Convergence Bid Template \| Template]] and some additional notes on [[Best practices]] and we're working on putting together a whole goddamn handbook. We've seen enough clusterfucks, but if you choose not to heed, it's your funeral.		This page is about '''how to bid''' ie the process thereof. The [[Required Content in a Bid]] page has more info on what to put in your bid. There is also a [[Convergence Bid Template \| Template]] and some additional notes on [[Best practices]] and we're working on putting together a whole goddamn handbook. We've seen enough clusterfucks, but if you choose not to heed, it's your funeral.
	==Bid Selection Process==		==Bid Selection Process==
	See the [[timeline]] for info on the Bid Selection Process.		See the [[timeline]] for info on the Bid Selection Process.

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	==Other related pages==		==Other related pages==
	This page is about '''how to bid''' ie the process thereof. The [[Bid]] page has more info on what to put in your bid. There is also a [[Convergence Bid Template \| Template]] and some additional notes on [[Best practices]] and we're working on putting together a whole goddamn handbook. We've seen enough clusterfucks, but if you choose not to heed, it's your funeral.		This page is about '''how to bid''' ie the process thereof. The [[Bid Requirements]] page has more info on what to put in your bid. There is also a [[Convergence Bid Template \| Template]] and some additional notes on [[Best practices]] and we're working on putting together a whole goddamn handbook. We've seen enough clusterfucks, but if you choose not to heed, it's your funeral.
	==Bid Selection Process==		==Bid Selection Process==
	See the [[timeline]] for info on the Bid Selection Process.		See the [[timeline]] for info on the Bid Selection Process.

TroubleConsultant at 21:13, 12 February 2026

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 It cannot be emphasized enough the importance of consulting with past Convergence committees members to get a solid perspective on what works and what does not.
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 -75% of your total attendees. When looking at cost for meals, main courses in the US$20-$30
 range with expected total prices of $45-60 per person should be considered ideal.
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