BayCon 2007 ConOps
ConOps (Convention Operations): Not Just for Staffers!
ConOps is your central point at-con for Lost and Found, leaving messages for convention staff, and general problem resolution. ConOps does a lot of work helping the various parts of the convention communicate, but we don't want our attendees to think that we are off-limits. Some of the ways that we can help you are:
1 — Lost and Found — We are the keepers of the main Lost and Found box for current convention. If you find something, please bring it to us, and we'll hold it for its family. If you've lost something, come by and describe it to us — you may get a joyous reunion. (Another likely place to check is the hotel front desk, sometimes things get turned in there.) If we don't have your missing treasure, we'll give you a "missing" form, to increase the likelihood of a delayed joyous reunion. All Lost & Found items not claimed by the end of the convention will be turned over to the hotel's front desk.
2 — Found Badges — ConOps is the #1 choice when inquiring after a lost membership badge, or when you see one lying lonesome and alone on a chaise lounge by the pool. All found badges should be brought to ConOps, and any turned in at other locations will be forwarded to us.
3 — Communication with Staff — Should you have need to get a message to a person who is working on our staff this year, stop by the office and drop off the message. If the message is urgent, we will endeavor to track down the individual.
4 — Problem Resolution — in conjunction with our communication facilitation function (or rather, since we know who to talk to), if you have a problem at the convention, come by and let us try to help. If we can't help you directly, we should be able to connect you with whomever can.
5 — Charity Auction Drop-Off — If you wish to donate an item to be included in our Charity Auction, please bring it to ConOps with clear instructions that it is intended as such.
The ConOps office can be found this year in room 1063 (straight down the central hall from the hotel lobby, turn left after the double elevators). We will be open for attendees from 10 AM on Friday until after the end of programming on Monday — 24 hours.