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IPC COMMUNITY 81 WINTER 2024 Focused meetings like these require a lot of energy. A catered lunch in various cuisines was provided, and there was a dessert with each meal (ice cream, cinnamon rolls, cheesecake, etc.). There were also a lot of sweet and savory snacks to keep the attendees fueled through- out the day. Chicago-mix popcorn, iced cook- ies, hard pretzels, and other munchies were available, and sodas, water, tea, juice, and coffee could be found in the kitchen. It was a self-serve environment, and the goal to keep everyone happy instead of "hangry" prevailed. The A-Teams made great progress toward their goals during Gnomeapalooza 2023. "Our A-team signed up for Gnome- apalooza to facilitate in-person working sessions to quickly make substantial progress against our document goals/ deadlines. Getting a ticket was easy, our team leaders just had to ask our staff liaison to set up a meet- ing and pick the dates! There were even guest appearances by Clumpy and Kloumpios, swag for attendees including a backstage pass, and some incredible food. Sweet and savory snacks were available all day, and lunch was catered in There are many virtual A-Team meetings held throughout a calendar year, but most will admit that nothing beats the face-to-face opportu- nity when the tough questions are posed. The A-Teams who met this year in Chicago had an experience that they will remember for years to come. Milea Kammer of Honeywell Interna- tional and co-chair of Looks Like a Hang- over, wrapped up her week by saying, "The experience allowed for team building/bond- ing in a productive and supportive environ- ment. I can't wait to return for another year of Gnomeapalooza in 2024." Gnomeapalooza '23 Review 10/10, 5 stars! covering a variety of flavor profiles, ensuring everyone had something to enjoy. There was even dessert with each meal (ice cream, cinnamon rolls, etc.). The experience was intimate, allowed for team building/bond- ing, and also fostered the ability to generate new content and address dif- ficult comments/ideas in a pro- ductive and supportive environment." —Milea Kammer, Honeywell International