Wargaming Recon #91: Aaron Bostian and How Wargamers Can Give Back

Aaron Bostian blogging at the Fancy Wars.

Aaron shares the many ways that he gives back in his community. Jonathan discusses the 3 mile walk he is doing on May 18, 2013 to raise funds for Cystic Fibrosis. You can DONATE HERE.

We also discuss:

  • Listener Richard Crawley from the U.K. has his latest e-mail read on how he’s given back.
  • 100th episode plans
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Sites Aaron mentioned or meant to mention:

  • Junior General – Features simple historical wargaming scenarios designed for students along with paper models and terrain.
  • Fancy Wars – Aaron’s blog with his French & Indian Wars inspired Imagi-nation campaign.
  • Big Brothers, Big Sisters – Officially sanctioned American non-profit organization whose mission is to help children reach their potential through professional supported, one-to-one relationships with mentors. They are one of the oldest and largest youth mentoring organizations that spans the U.S.
  • International Games Day @ Your Library – Gaming of all types at the library encourages young people to interact with a diverse group of peers, share their expertise with others, and develop new strategies for gaming and learning.
  • Historicon – If you need to ask what this is, why are you listening to our show? Just kidding.


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Indie Talks – bi-monthly on Wednesdays covering independent games, film, television. Includes many interviews. Hosted by Trollitc owner Ben Gerber.

Geeks Explicitly – weekly on Thursdays covering geek life, movies, gaming, and more. Hosted by Jonathan J. Reinhart.

Monsters of the Shattered World – monthly on the last Saturday. Story of a young scholar encountering strange animals on another world.

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