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65 TECH SET-UP & TEARDOWN Tech Set-up & Teardown Crew Chiefs: Emily, Patrick, Sam, Jonathan Tech Set-up & Teardown Days of Operation: March 5 - 12, March 15 - 16, March 19 - 20,  2016 Tech Set-up & Teardown Check In: Volunteers who work on this crew will  check in at Production Village, located in  Exhibit Hall 5. Exhibit Hall 5 is located on  the northeast side of the Austin Convention  Center (ACC). Tech Set-up & Teardown Crew Duties/ Areas of Responsibility: Tech Set-up & Teardown builds the network  and powers up the ACC before the event,  and tears it all down afterwards.  Volunteers  will be plugging in network and power  cables and then taping them down to the  floor.  There is also a need to update some  of the computers that will be used onsite.   For the teardown, volunteers will take up all  the cables and box them up for next year. Tech Set-up & Teardown Crew Attire and Reminders: Tech Set-up & Teardown Volunteers  should wear the SXSW Volunteer t-shirt  and tasteful bottoms. Remember, the  ACC temperature fluctuates and layering  is recommended. Wearing comfortable  shoes and socks is recommended. As there  will be some crawling and bending when  installing cables, please wear comfortable  clothing that you don't mind getting dirty.   If you will be working before you receive  your credential (for example, you may be  waiting for a music badge, but working  during Interactive) you will need to pick up a  working volunteer day pass from  Volunteer Central. What Else Should Volunteers Know About the Tech Set-up & Teardown Crew: Although tech is the first word in Tech Set- up & Teardown, volunteers don't have to be  technical at all to be on this crew. Training  will be given onsite.   How to Contact the Tech Set-up & Teardown Crew: Volunteers who work on the Tech Set-up  & Teardown Crew are asked to first email  the crew chiefs if you are going to be late,  miss a shift or need other assistance, time  permitting. The Tech Set-up & Teardown  Crew email is sxtechsetup@gmail.com. If  it's less than 2 hours prior to the start of  your shift, first email your crew, then call the  Flake Task Force at (512) 404-4623 if you're  going to be late or miss the shift.

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