David Vetrovec

President

I am a long time member of the community, with Anime Detour being the first organization I joined (in 2006) after moving here from my native East Coast. I have served in many different positions, including, Treasurer/Vise President of Anime Twin Cities, Vice Chairman of Anime Detour from 2006 to 2008, Division Head from 2014 to 2015, and am currently Head of the Programming Department since 2016. I have been an anime fan since the early 1980s, with the advent of Space Battleship Yamato into my world. I will work to keep Anime Detour vibrant but also affordable, and allow to continue to have a unique niche in the convention community.
I work in financial services in Saint Paul, while my kids are all mostly grown and reside in Pennsylvania and Rhode Island. I look forward to keeping my unique perspective, and always am open for discussions and concerns regarding what we all love.
Term Ends Summer 2023

Kim Hofer

Vice-President/Treasurer

I have been with Anime Detour since 2007. First as a volunteer; then as a staffer in the Registration department and finally as the Treasurer for Anime Twin Cities, Inc. beginning in 2009. I hold an Accounting/Business Management degree and have been working in the 401(k)/Retirement field since October 1997 – marking 22 years in the business. I am currently employed with a firm based in Edina, MN and enjoy the many benefits of working from my home.
I am married to Erick and we have one very energetic cat – name Leon. We are both avid fans of rollercoasters and love to spend our summer travelling to various amusement parks. In the winder – it is all about hockey for me.
One day I hope to retire to my “happy place” – a condo on Mission Beach in sunny San Diego!
Term Ends Summer 2022

Position Open

Secretary (Non-voting)

Position Description:

• Take notes at monthly board meeting
• Update and communicate the meeting agenda
• Answer emails that come to the secretary/board email boxes
• Manage ballots/voting through e-ballot software
• Track Attendance

Hotura Vo

Member-At-Large

Hotura is a Member-At-Large with Anime Twin Cities. She enjoys volunteering for nonprofits, reading manga, and solving problems. She's simply here to make a difference.
Term Ends Summer 2022

John Itzin

Member-At-Large

I have been involved with Anime Detour since 2013, but been enjoying Anime since childhood, growing up watching My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki’s Delivery Service and other Hayao Miyazaki films. Upon returning from Active Duty with the Army, I learned there was an anime convention, and I jumped at the chance to attend, and getting convinced to helping out in the process (compliments to Michelle Clark and my boyfriend, turned husband). After my first year attending, there was no turning back for me! I fell in love with the atmosphere and the energy of the attendants and staff. From that year forward, I have dedicated myself to make Anime Detour the best convention that is can be, and I look forward to continue to do for many years to come!
Term Ends Summer 2022

Alli Cassel

Member-At-Large

I attended my first anime convention with the first Anime Detour in 2004, falling in love with conventions in general and Detour in particular. Over years of attending, I became progressively more and more involved with Detour, eventually joining staff and becoming involved in the other branches of ATC as a result. I've loved seeing and being involved in all ATC does, and am looking forward to helping us continue to serve and entertain the local community. During my off time from ATC/AD, I work as a software engineer in the medical field and volunteer with a traveling arts outreach program, or entertaining my three cats, Artemis, Havoc, and Beatrice.
Term Ends Summer 2023

Ashley Rahn

Member-At-Large

With over ten years of experience in nonprofit and volunteer organizations, Ashley Rahn comes to Anime Twin Cities, Inc. with organizational and leadership experience. She has previously served on two boards with other organizations, with heavy involvement organizing bylaws, policies, and oversight. In her day job, Ashley works in managed services with a focus on asset and project management.
Term Ends Summer 2022

Tristan Anderson

Member-At-Large

I have been attending conventions since 2004 and have been in love with anime and the industry since I first saw dragon ball as a kid. I fell in love with conventions the moment I stepped through the door to the thunderbird in anime detours early years. I volunteered heavily from my 2nd convention and eventually was drafted into staff on anime detour. I have fallen into a habit of working constantly to better the events and have done whatever I can to make the events as amazing as they can be.
Term Ends Summer 2023

Troy MacDonald

Anime Detour

I have enjoyed anime and manga for many years. I have been an active volunteer in the community, serving in various capacities over the years.
I have had the pleasure of serving on the ATC Board of Directors since 2014. I am very passionate about the work that we do, including our charitable works and community outreach.
I look forward to continuing to ensure that we are bringing our very best efforts to our community as we continue to explore new growth and collaborative opportunities.

Charities

Position Open
The Charities team is responsible for the management of ATC, Inc.’s various annual charitable giving efforts, to organize, manage, and present Charitable Giving opportunities and requests for assistance.
Duties of the Charities Coordinator:

• Be the primary Point of Contact for ATC to organizations and persons requesting funds
• This includes:
• Prompt replies for charitable giving requests
• Dealing with official 3rd parties
• Attending events
• Review any requests to confirm that they are legitimate, needful and fall within reasonable parameters of the ATC mission
• Current funding means include
• “Annual Giving” – yearly distribution of funds to various organizations
• “LEG” Fund – Fund available to help people in need upon request
• Scholarship Fund
• Work with the treasurer to insure any grants or donations are completed in a timely manner
• Organize and promote various means to raise additional funds for future giving

Communities

Position Open
Responsible to the ATC Board of Directors to organize, manage, and maintain the community assistance presence of ATC. Primary Responsibilities:

• Be the primary Point of Contact for ATC Clubs
• Be the primary point of contact for ATC Partners and Sponsors
• Collaborate with Communications Coordinator with media
• Maintain and distribute a regular ATC Newsletter of ATC and Partner Events
• Organize and maintain ATC external event ambassador tables/booths/room parties at internal and partner events whenever requested
• Review and maintain a list of all partner events that ATC attends
• Seek new partners with event that ATC may work with
• Maintain and organize ATC Resources that may be provided by request to support internal and partner events

Social Outreach Services

Position Open
The SOS coordinator is the leader of the Social Outreach Services team and takes primary responsibility for its activities. The coordinator is tasked with making regular reports to the Board of Anime Twin Cities on behalf of the SOS team, as well as submitting the annual budget and goals for SOS.
Duties of the SOS Coordinator:

• Organize regular meetings of SOS staff
• Track meeting attendance for the purpose of granting voting rights in ATC, Inc
• Maintain sufficient staff numbers for the functions of SOS by engaging team members in activity planning and discussions and seeking out additional volunteers as needed
• Lead the SOS team in scheduling and planning its activities
• Keep the ATC, Inc. Facebook page, Google calendar, and Meetup.com group up to date with information about upcoming activities
• Work with the ATC, Inc. Communications Coordinator to promote upcoming events
• Assist the ATC, Inc. Charities Coordinator in staffing charitable activities
• Take initiative in encouraging newcomers or shy attendees at events to participate and meet new people. Proactively help all to feel welcome and defuse interpersonal conflicts when possible and appropriate
• Record event attendance data and other statistics
• Maintain a Google Drive shared folder of event SOP documents and other information
• Secure and maintain the SOS petty cash supply and turn over any income from events to the ATC, Inc. Treasurer
• Manage inventory of SOS supplies at the GPS facility
• Create and distribute marketing materials specific to SOS

Communications

Position Open
Responsible to the ATC Board of Directors to organize, manage, and maintain the Public Media Relations face of ATC and its digital footprint.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Organize, Manage, and Maintain ATC Public Social Media Platforms and Relations
• Facebook
• Instagram
• Twitch
• Twitter
• Email lists (media newsletter) – Coordinate with Communities Coordinator/ATC Secretary
• More as necessary (found to be of good and decent service to ATC and its face to the community)
• Coordinate with Communities Coordinator with research
• Coordinate with local, state, and above News Media when required
• Assist the Communities Coordinator with partnership and sponsorship media
• Collaborate with peer Coordinators without separate Social Media Platforms for assistance with any public digital media