Judge Information
Welcome to the 2012 State Large Group Contest at Dubuque Senior High School.  

Judges Information:

Thank you so much for judging the 2012 NE District State Large Group Contest in Dubuque.  We are extremely proud to be hosting the contest this year
and looks forward to the valuable feedback you provide for our performers.  Below you will find answers to some of the questions you may have.  Please
feel free to contact Aaron Dean (Contest Manager) at adean@dubuque.k12.ia.us with any other questions.
JUDGING ASSIGNMENTS:
-  Judging assignments will be determined soon after District Contest and after scheduling is completed
-  If you have not turned in your Consent Form with your event preferences, be sure to email the form to adean@dubuque.k12.ia.us
-  Please understand that some changes may be necessary as contest day approaches.  We will try to inform you of these changes as soon as we know

JUDGES MEETING:
-  The judges morning meeting will begin promptly at 7:15 AM in Room A128
-  Please park in the large parking lot on the west side of the school and enter through the Nora Gym entrance
-  Volunteers will be available beginning at 6:50 AM to help you locate Room A128

-  Walking from the parking lot to the meeting location will take several minutes, so please plan to arrive early

-  Please be prepared to complete a W-9 form that is required by the Dubuque Community School District and the state of Iowa (should only take a
couple of minutes, with basic information - address, SSN, etc.)
- Be sure to bring your 2012 IHSSA Constitution with you
- You will be provided pens and breakfast items at the meeting

After the meeting, you will be escorted to your room by timers and room chairpersons

JUDGES LUNCH:
-  Lunch will be served in Room A128 and A129
-  The meal will be provided by the award-winning Boarcephus BBQ.  The menu includes...
           Apple Smoked Pork Loin
          Cheddar Broccoli Soup
          Cheesy Potato Casserole
          Buttered Corn
          Dinner Roll
         Assorted Desserts

PAYMENT:
-  The Dubuque Community School District does not allow us to distribute checks on the day of contest.  As such, checks will be mailed to you following
contest
-  On the day of contest, you will have an opportunity to fill out a Professionals Service Contract required by the Dubuque Community School District and
a W-9 Form required by the state of Iowa. (If you have judged for Dubuque Senior High School before, you will NOT have to complete a W-9)
- This paperwork will be filed with the Human Resources Department and checks will be approved by the School Board at the next meeting following
contest
- You can expect to receive a check in the mail  approximately 2-3 weeks following contest
- We appreciate your flexibility and understanding in this process!