October 15, 2019: Year 10; Edition 18
Hi, Everyone!

Six weeks ago, the NOVA Open moved out of the Hyatt Regency and back to the year-round storage facilities in Lorton, VA. Several people have already visited Telegraph Storage on Telegraph Road to organize the units, hunt down lost or left behind items, inventory miscellaneous program racks, and prepare for the two Lorton Events which are happening during the next two Saturdays in October.

If you've ever considered volunteering with us and wonder what you might be able to bring to the table, consider this:

Our hard-working year-round people who make NOVA Open happen have been relentless in jump starting 2020. Two Exec Board meetings have occurred, and this is our third newsletter. We have hosted one Lorton event and the annual staff party. The survey results have been studied and reviewed. Many meetings have already convened with program leads and business partners with more slated in the coming months. Vendor and Instructor outreach will begin over the next week or two.

There is always room for those who have room in their schedule to help maintain and grow the NOVA Open. We hope to hear from you: volunteers@novaopen.com.

BE A NEWSLETTER CONTRIBUTOR!
Are you as excited for Halloween as I am? Are you getting into costume? How about gaming related costumes? Stay in touch - share us some awesome pics! Send to newsletter@novaopen.com.

Hope to see you in costume!
Mike Brandt, NOVA Open CEO
IN THIS ISSUE
HOW TO GET INVOLVED



NOCF NEWS
COMMUNITY AT LARGE
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GAME INFO
SEMINARS


CAPITAL PALETTE
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SPONSORS
PHOTOS & VIDEOS
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
October 19th and the 26th are almost upon us. We need many hands for this to be a huge success. Help us start off the 2020 NOVA Open the right way by getting organized and set up for future events.

At least two dozen volunteers are needed on both days.

Check your calendar - we hope you can be at one ... maybe both!

Remember to RSVP when you receive your Evite . . . that is how we plan for great food and beverage!
  • Leads/Reps: Expected to support all terrain inventory

  • Terrain: Empty containers, sort "good" from "needs repair or replace"

  • Healthy Terrain: Sort by type - inventory/pack

  • Other Areas: As needed
Email: volunteers@novaopen.com if you wish to be added to the volunteer evite distro list.

Watch your inbox for the Evite invitation which usually lands the Monday or Tuesday of the same weekend Lorton events. If you don't receive your Evite, check your spam folder and then write volunteers@novaopen.com - we want you on the team!


OCTOBER 19TH and 26TH- 9:00 AM
RAIN OR SHINE
Park on any yellow painted curbs
Access Code Sent with Evite

8935 TELEGRAPH RD, LORTON, VA 22079
NOCF NEWS
The  NOVA Open Charitable Foundation   (NOCF) had another incredible year representing one of the greatest untapped resources around - The Worldwide Tabletop Wargamer. The NOCF is proud to represent all of YOU, the Compassionate Force, in fundraising efforts on behalf of  Doctors Without Borders ,  Breast Cancer Research Foundation ,  Fisher House Foundation , and more. Thank you for the incredibly generous force you truly are.

From the NOCF, Mike Brandt, the NOVA Open Executive Board, staff, volunteers, Susan Perkins, and the rest of the Foundation Lounge Family, thank you all for your continued contributions and generous support.

This year's successful fundraisers bring the total amount of donations by "The Compassionate Force" - since NOCF began in 2013 - at $305,106 . . . AMAZING!

Congratulating our raffle winners is great fun . . . receiving and sharing pictures of prizes with their new families is outright awesome! We hope some of the winners will send pictures with or of their prizes to newsletter@novaopen.com .
THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE
What's going on in the tabletop wargamnig community. Let us know and we may be able to pass it on! Write newsletter@novaopen.com .
CROZIUS have been fans of the NOVA OPEN and will be hosting a 40K GT happening in Charlotte, North Carolina. For more info check out their Facebook Page or click below: CROZIUS 40K GT
2020 NOVA OPEN GAME INFO
THE BUTTONS BELOW ARE NOT YET CLICK-READY

The leads are already hard at work on their 2020 events
NOVA Open is finalizing space usage plans

If you'd like to share your thoughts, ideas, or suggestions, send to customerservice@novaopen.com.
30K
THE BUTTONS BELOW ARE NOT YET CLICK-READY

The leads are already hard at work on their 2020 events
NOVA Open is finalizing space usage plans

If you'd like to share your thoughts, ideas, or suggestions, send to customerservice@novaopen.com.

THE BUTTONS BELOW ARE NOT YET CLICK-READY

The leads are already hard at work on their 2020 events
NOVA Open is finalizing space usage plans

If you'd like to share your thoughts, ideas, or suggestions, send to customerservice@novaopen.com.

THE BUTTONS BELOW ARE NOT YET CLICK-READY

The leads are already hard at work on their 2020 events
NOVA Open is finalizing space usage plans

If you'd like to share your thoughts, ideas, or suggestions, send to customerservice@novaopen.com.

THE BUTTONS BELOW ARE NOT YET CLICK-READY

The leads are already hard at work on their 2020 events
NOVA Open is finalizing space usage plans

If you'd like to share your thoughts, ideas, or suggestions, send to customerservice@novaopen.com.

NOVA OPEN 2020 SEMINARS
The Seminar leads are about to begin planning
NOVA Open's 2020 class/seminar schedule.

Instructors who would like to return, and new instructors who would like to teach, are encouraged to contact customer service today.

If you'd like to share your thoughts, ideas, or suggestions for instructors or classes, please send those to customerservice@novaopen.com.

CAPITAL PALETTE
Dave Taylor and the Capital Palette team have already begun planning 2020.
If you'd like to share your thoughts, ideas, or suggestions, send to customerservice@novaopen.com .
VENDORS AND SPONSORS
If you would like to inquire about Vendor space or sponsorship, please contact us at Vendor Opportunities
KR Multicase
Games Workshop
Fantasy Flight Games
Toledo Game Room
Steamforged Games
Corvus Belli
Atlantis Games and Comics
The Chance Cube
Secret Weapon Miniatures
Grex
Wyrd Miniatures
Powered Play Gaming
Crystal Brush
Firmer Terra
Stiff Neck Studios
Green Stuff World
The Army Painter
Privateer Press
Black Maria Designs
Mini Duels
Hampton Inn
Warlord Games
Forge World
Broken Egg Games
CMON
Florian Stitz
Victory Comics
Game Envy Creations
Anvil Eight Games
Printable Scenery
Tectonic Craft Studios
Tablewar
Crafted Storage
Andres Jimenez Design
Fallout Hobbies
Armor Class 10
TNT Laserworks
Epic Quest Master
Shadow's Edge Miniatures
Death Ray Designs
RMC Gaming
Breach Storm
Dad's Armies
Games and Gears
The Genesys Project
Historicon
The Magnet Baron
Redgrass Games
Slugfest Games
Third Eye Games
White Metal Games
Best Coast Pairings
Firelock Games
Creature Caster
NOVA OPEN 10th ANNIVERSARY CON PHOTOS ON FLICKR
Thanks to the amazing efforts of Chris Michaels and his photography team, we have hundreds of photos from the 10th anniversary of NOVA Open.