Magnacon 2010 Results are in...
Our first MagnaCon convention was very successful, exceeding our modest goals. Going into the weekend, our goals were simply to execute the event and raise $500 for our charities*. With a lot of hard work from our volunteers and generosity from the gaming community, we pulled off far more than that-- over triple our goal. This money will be used to support a donation to support equipment improvements at the Whittier Community Center, specifically for additional community activities and heavily weighted toward those activities which support involving inner city residents in gaming and other positive social interactions.
Already, in preparation for MagnaCon several tables and several dozen chairs were purchased and donated to the Whittier Community Center. You can enjoy these every Monday night from 6PM until Midnight with the Central Denver Game Group @ the Whittier Community Center (2900 Downing Street, Denver). Attendance is free and has been booming so far. Many thanks to our generous volunteer Jeff Slaga, who also donated a table!
Proceeds from Magnacon 2010 went toward the purchase of a video projector and speaker bar for the Community Center, as well as a cash donation of several hundred dollars for operating expenses. We also funded the purchase of a movie license to allow showing of films at various community events.
A library of games was purchased that will be used at gaming events held at the Community Center and other locations, including Magna Con, Monday Night Gaming and other events. Come check it out!
We saw approximately 120 MagnaCon attendees this year, which blew away our expectations! (Forty-six of those purchased advanced passes online.)
Funagain Games has provided with a grant of $100 for games as well!
Additional thanks to:
Time Well Spent - An IMPORTANT partner and extremely generous donor!
For auction and raffle prize donations...
Fred Distribution
GMT Games
Stonebridge Games (in Longmont, CO)
Haunted Game Cafe (in Fort Collins, CO)
Tablestar Games
Game Design Central/Keith Meyers (in Denver, CO)
Bill's Board Games (Denver, CO)
Out of the Box Games
Northstar Games
Gaming Hoopla (our fellow charity gaming convention friends in Wisconsin)
Eugene Ko
For all their hard work... many thanks to our great volunteer staff! Stay tuned for updates on MagnaCon 2011!
MagnaCon is a 100% volunteer run event of the Whittier Neighborhood Association, a 501(c)3 NonProfit Organization. All proceeds and donations from MagnaCon 2010 will benefit the Whittier Community Center and the Food Bank of the Rockies. Located two miles north of downtown Denver, the Whittier Community Center serves a diverse population of families. Whittier resident volunteers are in need of equipment to expand offerings at the Community Center to include movie nights, game days, classes and other programs.
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its good to see that you guys
its good to see that you guys are collecting money for charities with some games. i appreciate your hard work on that.
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