HUMONGOUS THANK YOU!

Dear Quakecon Volunteers for Crimp Nation -=- This also includes Tear-down Volunteers...Every single person that served on our cabling team to make the BYOC uniform, and a beautiful site to behold for every attendee walking in the door for the first time...The picture above is a man in amazing raging pain throughout his entire body. I was pushed to my limit. Past the point of no return by YOU.I flew into Dallas not knowing if I was going to make it as I had un-seated my lower back days prior to the event. Your high energy, positive attitude, and help with ALL of the things... Your candor, exhaustive effort, and professionalism carried me through the event. You all helped me mentally push past all my sciatic pains, helped me to endure the gauntlet, and finish the task at hand.Every single volunteer that stayed with me on Tuesday night through Wednesday morning to cable the final tables of the BYOC... We worked until we couldn't feel our feet. I kept suggesting that anybody could leave, and you pretty much ALL stayed by my side and never quit.Seeing all the NEW faces this year from Reddit, and those that personally reached out to help. I'm glad you were aboard, and had a great time despite all the work at hand. I look forward to seeing new faces turn veteran status next year.Walking around the BYOC and being stopped REPEATEDLY to thank me for my leadership. I was really taken back on this and quite humble for all the amazing comments and hugs. I 100% care for and will step in front of a bus for every single one of you. I am your meat shield, and I'm here to do my job for you. Despite my limited physical capacity, I was able to push for every single drop of swag you earned.Nearing the end of the event, many came up to me and told me to my face, "I want to be on YOUR TEAM next year." That means something. It means this effort is being done correct, while trying to preserve the 'human element.' Nobody under my leadership is treated as a number, and I whole-hardheartedly know and respect your personal time. Knowing many are returning for help next year really makes me swell up with pride.I'm proud of ALL of you.We achieved a heck of a record time finishing the BYOC. Not to mention the quality of service that was put into every single crimp, tested cable, and cleanly faced table. It was a beautiful effort.Not only did I notice this, but many of the higher-ups in the QC management structure. You made ShempsKid and me look fantastic. Knowing I have such a solid foundation of volunteers, and fanatical devotion to the cause really gave me all the feels. Very little makes me cry, but when I see a plan come together, and it's beautiful, "Niagra Falls Frankie."At the final staff party well after Quakecon was broken down, I was presented with an award for being the "Biggest Motivator" I would like to dedicate the award to ALL OF YOU for motivating me. It's a testament to our service. That service is throwing one of the baddest, most beautiful, and BIGGEST goddamn LAN party in the United States. I'm here to do my job and see it through completion because I love the hell out of the effort, and the people responsible for making it happen. Volunteers are the real winners here.If ANY of you require a LinkedIn endorsement, job reference, or words of encouragement, I implore you to reach out to me for the Lulz.For those asking, YES I actually DJ as well so I've included that link for those that are interested in tuning in.Find me / Add meMain Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/djpsykom1 DJ Psyko-M1 Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/HOUSECHICAGO/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/psykomantis Till next year.Love, respect, and tears in tow,Joel J. TomasAka DJ Psyko-M1 (Chicago)