Icrontic Man of the Year 2012

primesuspectprimesuspect Beepin n' BoopinDetroit, MI Icrontian
edited July 2012 in Community
This year's Icrontic Man of the Year is CB Droege.

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CB has, for years, gone above and beyond what any community member should do for a group of friends. Almost everything you know and love about Expo Icrontic has had CB's hand in it somehow, from the cool blue and orange prize jars, to the prevalence and organization of the boardgaming events, to the swag bags, lovingly filled and organized by CB.

He loves Icrontic so, so much, and we cannot help but appreciate everything he does for us all. When @Fatcat and @Lincoln and I started discussing this year's MotY, it was no contest at all; CB's name came up immediately and that was that.

CB, thank you for everything you do. This Icrontic year is dedicated to you.

Comments

  • Straight_ManStraight_Man Geeky, in my own way Naples, FL Icrontian
    Much gratitude for all you do, CB.
  • BobbyDigiBobbyDigi ? R U #Hats ! TX Icrontian
    The expression on his face when you guys announced he was MotY was priceless. He gives so much without even thinking about it that I don't think he even considered himself a candidate.

    Huge Congrats CB!

    -Digi
  • QCHQCH Ancient Guru Chicago Area - USA Icrontian
    Yeah, CB was shocked. He deserves the award. Congrats, again, CB!
  • SnarkasmSnarkasm Madison, WI Icrontian
    Great choice. Congrats, CB!
  • KwitkoKwitko Sheriff of Banning (Retired) By the thing near the stuff Icrontian
    Congrats CB.
  • Cliff_ForsterCliff_Forster Icrontian
    Very well deserved. Nice job guys! :thumbsup:
  • AnnesAnnes Tripped Up by Libidos and Hubris Alexandria, VA Icrontian
    My life is better because @CB is in it. Pretty sure that says it all.
  • UPSWeezerUPSWeezer Behind you... GENTLEMEN Icrontian
    Congrats CB!
  • NiGHTSNiGHTS San Diego Icrontian
    Rahhh @CB!
  • TeramonaTeramona Consulting Tea Specialist Best Coast! Icrontian
    edited July 2012
    I got to spend a lot of time with CB at the board game table, and I could see how dedicated and enthusiastic he was. It was really nice getting to play all of his awesome games... especially giant Catan. He definitely did deserve this! :)
  • IlriyasIlriyas The Syrupy Canadian Toronto, Ontario Icrontian
    EPIC was my first time meeting CB, not to mention everyone else and he's an awesome guy when I was trying to learn how to play Catan he explained everything to me and he didn't mind that I was a little too tired to pick up on everything he was saying in one go and would patiently go into more detail on something I missed. Beyond that his reading was awesome and taking the time out of running the boardgames and everything else to do that was really neat. His dedication to the community shows and he deserved this 100%
  • CantiCanti =/= smalltime http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9K18CGEeiI&feature=related Icrontian
    CB was my guess for 2011 but Mertesn proved to be more worthy. Maybe a year late but he's even more deserving now than before. Next summer I want to see a fight to the death between Thrax, Mertesn, and CB for Icrontic man of the four tenths of a decade.
  • mertesnmertesn I am Bobby Miller Yukon, OK Icrontian
    Canti said:

    CB was my guess for 2011 but Mertesn proved to be more worthy. Maybe a year late but he's even more deserving now than before. Next summer I want to see a fight to the death between Thrax, Mertesn, and CB for Icrontic man of the four tenths of a decade.

    In. :D
  • LincLinc Owner Detroit Icrontian
    edited July 2012
    Canti said:

    Next summer I want to see a fight to the death between Thrax, Mertesn, and CB

    Because if you remembered to include the OG MotY Ryder it would be no contest, right? :D

  • RyderRyder Kalamazoo, Mi Icrontian
    Actually T_T was the OG ;)
  • LincLinc Owner Detroit Icrontian
    edited July 2012
    This MotY award felt overdue.

    At Expo 2011, the first TF2 tournament fell apart (like always) when a Steam update was released mid-tourney. With the plan for the night evaporated, I heard a lot of leaders in the group start to talk about moving the party to the brewery, which would've resulted in a couple dozen people left behind with nothing to do - a lame night indeed on what was to be a marquee night at the cafe. I had no backup plan. I quickly strode upstairs to the boardgaming table and said, "CB, halp."

    "Give me a minute to think about it," he said. Five anxious minutes went by and CB found me again: "We'll do Werewolf."

    He saved the panicked event planner & the evening, rallied the troops, established a new annual Expo event, and created one of the more memorable nights of the event... without bravado and after only a moment to think about it. That's when I realized CB had gone beyond his skillful organizing of mini-events and details; he was confidently leading the leaders.

    I didn't play Werewolf that night. I went downstairs and let out a slow sigh of relief.
  • LincLinc Owner Detroit Icrontian
    Ryder said:

    Actually T_T was the OG ;)

    It should be little surprise I can't remember anything. The MotY announcement is always suspenseful for me because by then I can't remember for certain who was chosen months earlier. :D
  • primesuspectprimesuspect Beepin n' Boopin Detroit, MI Icrontian
    Okay, people, you have a YEAR to aspire to this level of awesome! Go!
  • MAGICMAGIC Doot Doot Furniture City, Michigan Icrontian
    edited July 2012
    @CB, I want to be on you. No, wait...wait, I want to be on you.
  • fatcatfatcat Mizzou Icrontian
    2012 - CB
    2011 - mertesn
    2010 - Thrax
    2009 - Ryder
    2008 - technocrat

    congrats CB!
  • IlriyasIlriyas The Syrupy Canadian Toronto, Ontario Icrontian
    Battle Royale between the 5 winners for next year?
  • BobbyDigiBobbyDigi ? R U #Hats ! TX Icrontian
    I would settle for a Nova Shin with TT.

    -Digi
  • CBCB Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ Der Millionendorf- Icrontian
    Thanks everyone, for the award and for all the kind words. :)
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