Charles Heath
10-18-2007, 12:20 PM
Better events. Emphasis more on authenticity. Some of these events are invitation only and have closed attendance. Some just list standards and expect people to follow the rules. Some have limited modern intrusions at the venue, while others are fully intruded. Some will kick you out for not following their rules and don't care how far you drove. Others will not enforce their rules at all. Before you register for ANY event, RESEARCH it thoroughly. Then you know what you're getting into and will avoid disappointment.
EBUFU Tier 2 is a second listing of quality events. These events are generally a little more regional and generally a little smaller in nature. Whereas the Tier 1 events have their own sub-folders, and we're going to throw a lot of weight behind them in the coming months to maximize participation, the Tier 2 events have their own thread, and if the volume of discussion warrants it, we may well assign sub-folders. Ideally, this folder will also be the location for selected training events.
For additional background information, see this thread: EBUFU Tier 1 Guidelines (http://www.authentic-campaigner.com/forum/showthread.php?p=77748#post77748)
The 2007 season saw an AC Forum experiment to clump various events into Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary categories, or, as mentioned above, "tiers." While the experiment was not without its flaws, such as the Secondary events being practically invisible to the average forum member, the system worked well enough to be expanded, and included as a regular feature. The Tier 2 area is a great place to promote those battlefield living histories that feature something beyond the typical SOYA LH event. SOYA, for those new to the hobby, means "Sit On Your Ass." Thank you, Grumpy Dave, for adding that tidbit to the lexicon and parlance of the hobby.
Submittals: The submittal window for Tier 2 Events is 1 June through 31 August, and the selection period generally runs from 1 September through 31 October each year, with a nod to the fact a good number of NPS LH events are not finalized until late January. We realize there will be some late entries, which is why so many 2nd Tier events have "tentative" listed beside the dates. Tier 2 events receive review similar to the Tier 1 events, to include the following simple questions:
1. Event Portrayal: Is the event portrayal in a documented historical setting? What "slice of life," or "vignette" in terms of the historic event scenario occurring on the given date, will we portray? How deeply will the firper be researched?
2. Authenticity: Will there be guidelines and standards published well in advance? Will the material, physical, social, and political (period) culture of the unit impression be appropriate?
3. Communication: Will there be a listserver? A website? Printed and mailed packets of materials? Will registration be individual or group? Will the setting of the history being portrayed be provided to participants? Is the documentation more than just a one-page essay? Will participants be given tips on how to prepare for the event, if necessary?
4. Logistics: How are the logistics to be handled? If it's a march, what has to be lined up in terms of landowner permission, cooperation of authorities, and a chase vehicle? Will there be special accomodations for people flying to the event. How will safety be handled? Will there be a logistics and admin support cell for this event?
5. Location: Where is it physically going to be held in terms of geography and location? Is it on original ground? Will it trace or parallel original march routes? How much actual campaign movement is in this event?
6. Participation: Who will participate? What type of event will it be? Will civilians be actively encouraged to have meaningful roles and interaction?
7. Organization: Will the leadership selected be able to plan, organize, resource, and execute the event both on and off the field? Leadership i.e. who can execute? Who has the vision? Can and will this vision be instilled in the participants?
8. Preservation: Is the money going in part, in whole (net), or not at all to preservation? If so, where and how much? Who benefits? Will the accounting be made public after the event?
9. Freshness: Has this been done before? If so, has it been beat to death? Is this impression and event covering new ground? How does this event push the envelope?
10. Camp Life: Letters from home? Packages? Ration Issues? Equipment issues? Contests? Entertainment? Activities? Drill? Pickets? Guard Mount?
11. Educational Opportunities: Will it be at a deserving NPS/State/Local/Private historical site where people are there looking for CW history? Are we educating ourselves through an immersive experience? Is this an event where people are there to gawk and be entertained?
12. Attitudes: What kind of personality clashes might arise during the course of this event? Could they ruin the event? What is the mindset of those considering attendence? What do they say, what is their personality and attitude like when the event is discussed?
Review and Selection: Up until the 2008 season, the review and selection process included but a handful of people. This year, the AC Forum Focus Group has been a robust part of this process, and we hope this involvement continues.
Template: Use this simple event template via copy/paste.
Date(s):
Event Name:
Location:
Description:
Host:
Sponsor:
Capacity:
Discussion Format:
Contact: Federal:
Contact: Confederate:
Contact: Civilian:
Comments:.
Overall Event Point of Contact:
Event Type:
Impression(s):
Registration:
Website:
Forum:
Listserver:
Preservation Component:
Tier 2 submittals for the 2008 through 2012 seasons are now being accepted, and it goes without saying that just as the AC Forum Buy-Sell-Trade area is not the spot to offload farb and mainstream merchandise, likewise this is not the place to dump your farb and mainstream events. This is also not the place to announce some pop-up event with little or no notice.
EBUFU Tier 2 is a second listing of quality events. These events are generally a little more regional and generally a little smaller in nature. Whereas the Tier 1 events have their own sub-folders, and we're going to throw a lot of weight behind them in the coming months to maximize participation, the Tier 2 events have their own thread, and if the volume of discussion warrants it, we may well assign sub-folders. Ideally, this folder will also be the location for selected training events.
For additional background information, see this thread: EBUFU Tier 1 Guidelines (http://www.authentic-campaigner.com/forum/showthread.php?p=77748#post77748)
The 2007 season saw an AC Forum experiment to clump various events into Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary categories, or, as mentioned above, "tiers." While the experiment was not without its flaws, such as the Secondary events being practically invisible to the average forum member, the system worked well enough to be expanded, and included as a regular feature. The Tier 2 area is a great place to promote those battlefield living histories that feature something beyond the typical SOYA LH event. SOYA, for those new to the hobby, means "Sit On Your Ass." Thank you, Grumpy Dave, for adding that tidbit to the lexicon and parlance of the hobby.
Submittals: The submittal window for Tier 2 Events is 1 June through 31 August, and the selection period generally runs from 1 September through 31 October each year, with a nod to the fact a good number of NPS LH events are not finalized until late January. We realize there will be some late entries, which is why so many 2nd Tier events have "tentative" listed beside the dates. Tier 2 events receive review similar to the Tier 1 events, to include the following simple questions:
1. Event Portrayal: Is the event portrayal in a documented historical setting? What "slice of life," or "vignette" in terms of the historic event scenario occurring on the given date, will we portray? How deeply will the firper be researched?
2. Authenticity: Will there be guidelines and standards published well in advance? Will the material, physical, social, and political (period) culture of the unit impression be appropriate?
3. Communication: Will there be a listserver? A website? Printed and mailed packets of materials? Will registration be individual or group? Will the setting of the history being portrayed be provided to participants? Is the documentation more than just a one-page essay? Will participants be given tips on how to prepare for the event, if necessary?
4. Logistics: How are the logistics to be handled? If it's a march, what has to be lined up in terms of landowner permission, cooperation of authorities, and a chase vehicle? Will there be special accomodations for people flying to the event. How will safety be handled? Will there be a logistics and admin support cell for this event?
5. Location: Where is it physically going to be held in terms of geography and location? Is it on original ground? Will it trace or parallel original march routes? How much actual campaign movement is in this event?
6. Participation: Who will participate? What type of event will it be? Will civilians be actively encouraged to have meaningful roles and interaction?
7. Organization: Will the leadership selected be able to plan, organize, resource, and execute the event both on and off the field? Leadership i.e. who can execute? Who has the vision? Can and will this vision be instilled in the participants?
8. Preservation: Is the money going in part, in whole (net), or not at all to preservation? If so, where and how much? Who benefits? Will the accounting be made public after the event?
9. Freshness: Has this been done before? If so, has it been beat to death? Is this impression and event covering new ground? How does this event push the envelope?
10. Camp Life: Letters from home? Packages? Ration Issues? Equipment issues? Contests? Entertainment? Activities? Drill? Pickets? Guard Mount?
11. Educational Opportunities: Will it be at a deserving NPS/State/Local/Private historical site where people are there looking for CW history? Are we educating ourselves through an immersive experience? Is this an event where people are there to gawk and be entertained?
12. Attitudes: What kind of personality clashes might arise during the course of this event? Could they ruin the event? What is the mindset of those considering attendence? What do they say, what is their personality and attitude like when the event is discussed?
Review and Selection: Up until the 2008 season, the review and selection process included but a handful of people. This year, the AC Forum Focus Group has been a robust part of this process, and we hope this involvement continues.
Template: Use this simple event template via copy/paste.
Date(s):
Event Name:
Location:
Description:
Host:
Sponsor:
Capacity:
Discussion Format:
Contact: Federal:
Contact: Confederate:
Contact: Civilian:
Comments:.
Overall Event Point of Contact:
Event Type:
Impression(s):
Registration:
Website:
Forum:
Listserver:
Preservation Component:
Tier 2 submittals for the 2008 through 2012 seasons are now being accepted, and it goes without saying that just as the AC Forum Buy-Sell-Trade area is not the spot to offload farb and mainstream merchandise, likewise this is not the place to dump your farb and mainstream events. This is also not the place to announce some pop-up event with little or no notice.