diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
index 4912405..f03b374 100644
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -94,4 +94,4 @@ build-iPhoneSimulator/
 # End of https://www.gitignore.io/api/ruby,macos
 
 # asciidoctor build cache
-public/
+dist/
diff --git a/README.adoc b/README.adoc
index 684ab7f..258bcbc 100644
--- a/README.adoc
+++ b/README.adoc
@@ -17,9 +17,7 @@ as well as offering a wiki and issue tracker for SCaLE A/V logistics and plannin
 If you are interested in volunteering, please refer to the {scale-av-wiki}.
 
 SCaLE A/V is the team that handles audio & visual (A/V) for the
-{scale-homepage}, a volunteer-organized open-source conference. We are
-currently working on SCaLE 18x, which will be held on March 5-8, 2020, at the
-Pasadena Convention Center.
+{scale-homepage}, a volunteer-organized open-source conference.
 
 == Developer Notes ==
 
diff --git a/build.sh b/build.sh
index 474cb20..ea382be 100755
--- a/build.sh
+++ b/build.sh
@@ -11,12 +11,36 @@ if [ ! -r ./dist ]; then
     mkdir dist
 fi
 
+#### copy contents to dist/ ####
+cp index.adoc dist/
+cp -r user_manual/ dist/
+cp -r user_manual/assets dist/
+
+#### generate config.adoc from config.yaml using jinja2 ####
+clitool="jinja2"
+cmdargs="-o dist/config.adoc --format yaml templates/config.adoc.jinja2 -D commit_hash=$(git rev-parse --short HEAD) -D commit_date=$(git show -s --format=%cI HEAD) config.yaml"
+workdir=$project_root
+cmd="$clitool $cmdargs"
+podmancmd="podman run --rm -v $workdir:/work -w /work docker.io/roquie/docker-jinja2-cli $cmdargs"
+condition="$clitool --version | grep 'v0.8.2'"
+
+if ! eval $condition; then
+    echo "generating config.adoc from jinja2 template via podman..."
+    cd $project_root
+    eval $(echo $podmancmd)
+else
+    echo "generating config.adoc from jinja2 template..."
+    cd $workdir
+    eval $cmd
+    cd $project_root
+fi
+
 #### generate landing page as html ####
 clitool="asciidoctor"
-cmdargs="index.adoc -o dist/index.html"
+cmdargs="index.adoc"
 cmd="$clitool $cmdargs"
-workdir=$project_root
-podmancmd="podman run --rm -v "$PWD:/src" -w "/src" docker.io/asciidoctor/docker-asciidoctor:1.27.0 $cmd"
+workdir=$project_root/dist
+podmancmd="podman run --rm -v "$workdir:/src" -w "/src" docker.io/asciidoctor/docker-asciidoctor:1.27.0 $cmd"
 condition="$clitool --version | grep $version"
 
 if ! eval $condition; then
@@ -33,10 +57,10 @@ fi
 
 #### generate scale av user manual as html ####
 clitool="asciidoctor"
-cmdargs="user_manual/index.adoc -o dist/scale-av-user-manual.html -acommitHash=$(git rev-parse --short HEAD) -r asciidoctor-diagram"
+cmdargs="user_manual/index.adoc -o scale-av-user-manual.html -r asciidoctor-diagram"
 cmd="$clitool $cmdargs"
-workdir=$project_root
-podmancmd="podman run --rm -v "$PWD:/src" -w "/src" docker.io/asciidoctor/docker-asciidoctor:1.27.0 $cmd"
+workdir=$project_root/dist
+podmancmd="podman run --rm -v "$workdir:/src" -w "/src" docker.io/asciidoctor/docker-asciidoctor:1.27.0 $cmd"
 condition="$clitool --version | grep $version"
 
 if ! eval $condition; then
@@ -53,10 +77,10 @@ fi
 
 #### generate scale av user manual as pdf ####
 clitool="asciidoctor"
-cmdargs="user_manual/index.adoc -o dist/scale-av-user-manual.pdf -r asciidoctor-pdf -acommitHash=$(git rev-parse --short HEAD) -acommitDate=$(git show -s --format=%cI HEAD) -r asciidoctor-diagram -b pdf -a pdf-theme=user_manual/theme.yml"
+cmdargs="user_manual/index.adoc -o scale-av-user-manual.pdf -r asciidoctor-pdf -r asciidoctor-diagram -b pdf -a pdf-theme=user_manual/theme.yml"
 cmd="$clitool $cmdargs"
-workdir=$project_root
-podmancmd="podman run --rm -v "$PWD:/src" -w "/src" docker.io/asciidoctor/docker-asciidoctor:1.27.0 $cmd"
+workdir=$project_root/dist
+podmancmd="podman run --rm -v "$workdir:/src" -w "/src" docker.io/asciidoctor/docker-asciidoctor:1.27.0 $cmd"
 condition="$clitool --version | grep $version"
 
 if ! eval $condition; then
@@ -70,6 +94,3 @@ else
     eval $cmd
     cd $project_root
 fi
-
-#### copy assets to dist/ ####
-cp -r user_manual/assets/ dist/
diff --git a/config.yaml b/config.yaml
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..17adfcf
--- /dev/null
+++ b/config.yaml
@@ -0,0 +1,2 @@
+global_vars:
+  doc_version: 2.0
diff --git a/index.adoc b/index.adoc
index 8694608..b076a4c 100644
--- a/index.adoc
+++ b/index.adoc
@@ -1,11 +1,10 @@
+include::config.adoc[]
 = scale-av minimalist webpage
 
 SCALE A/V is the team that handles A/V for the http://socallinuxexpo.org[Southern California Linux Expo], an open source conference.
 
 We consist of volunteers.  The main perks for volunteers include free admission to SCALE, learning new things, getting the bird's eye view of the conference.  And meals are covered for your shifts.
 
-We are currently working on SCALE 18x, which will be at the Pasadena Convention Center on Mar 5-8, 2019.  This will be our fourth time at this venue.
-
 There are many volunteer opportunities for people of any skill level before, during, and after the conference.
 
 == volunteer signup
@@ -13,7 +12,7 @@ There are many volunteer opportunities for people of any skill level before, dur
 If you are interested in volunteering with us,
 
 * Sign up https://forms.gle/XmyaohJZc1t1XQs49[here] at your earliest convenience so we can get a good idea of what our staffing will be and whether we need to heavily recruit for certain time slots.  This form asks a number of questions specific to the A/V team and helps us gauge your skills, interests, and availability.
-* Sign up for the https://lists.linuxfests.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/scale-av[scale-av mailing list].  This is we discuss things relating to A/V and where announcements will be made.  It will get busier as we get closer to SCALE.   Please feel free to ask questions and contribute your ideas.  Don't let March 7th  be the first time we hear from you.
+* Sign up for the https://lists.linuxfests.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/scale-av[scale-av mailing list].  This is we discuss things relating to A/V and where announcements will be made.  It will get busier as we get closer to SCALE.   Please feel free to ask questions and contribute your ideas.
 * Sign up for the https://lists.linuxfests.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/scale-planning[scale-planning mailing list].  This is where other SCALE volunteers communicate.
 * Bookmark http://socallinuxexpo.github.io/scale-av-web/[this page].  It will be a centralized place to direct people to current scale-av plans and activities.  We will be posting more information as we figure out logistical and technical issues.
 
@@ -24,9 +23,9 @@ For more information on volunteering with the SCALE A/V team, please refer to th
 == volunteer timeline
 
 * Most of the before-SCALE activities involve software development and hardware hacking in addition to the usual planning.
-* Mar 3/4 (Tues night,Wed),  we will be setting up the conference rooms and the A/V command center.
-* Mar 5-8 (Thu-Sun),  we will be focused on live video and audio production and troubleshooting.  Volunteer hours are 9-7pm, but A/V support may be required for some evening events.  (NOTE: you are not expected to work the whole day, just whatever times you can manage.)
-* Mar 8 (Sun), once the conference is over,  we could use all the help we can get for tear down.  Most talks will be over by 5:30pm, but we can probably begin teardown of rooms that are no longer being used.
+* Tues night,Wed,  we will be setting up the conference rooms and the A/V command center.
+* Thu-Sun,  we will be focused on live video and audio production and troubleshooting.  Volunteer hours are 9-7pm, but A/V support may be required for some evening events.  (NOTE: you are not expected to work the whole day, just whatever times you can manage.)
+* Sun, once the conference is over,  we could use all the help we can get for tear down.  Most talks will be over by 5:30pm, but we can probably begin teardown of rooms that are no longer being used.
 * After, we will have a post-mortem and finish up with any video editing tasks needed to get all the videos uploaded to Youtube.
 
 == who are you?
diff --git a/templates/config.adoc.jinja2 b/templates/config.adoc.jinja2
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..f54086b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/templates/config.adoc.jinja2
@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+{%- for key in global_vars -%}
+:{{ key }}: {{ global_vars[key] }}
+{% endfor -%}
+:commit_hash: {{commit_hash}}
+:commit_date: {{commit_date}}
diff --git a/user_manual/index.adoc b/user_manual/index.adoc
index 8e12096..9bb334d 100644
--- a/user_manual/index.adoc
+++ b/user_manual/index.adoc
@@ -1,12 +1,12 @@
-include::version.adoc[]
+include::../config.adoc[]
 = Scale A/V User Manual
-v{version}
+v{doc_version}
 :toc: left
 :toclevels: 3
 
-Last Updated: {commitDate}
+Last Updated: {commit_date}
 
-Document generated from https://github.com/socallinuxexpo/scale-av-web/commit/{commitHash}[{commitHash}]
+Document generated from https://github.com/socallinuxexpo/scale-av-web/commit/{commit_hash}[{commit_hash}]
 
 ifndef::backend-pdf[]
 image:https://img.shields.io/badge/License-MIT-yellow.svg[MIT License, link=https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT] image:https://img.shields.io/badge/Contribute%20on-GitHub-orange[Contribute on GitHub, link=https://github.com/socallinuxexpo/scale-av-web/] image:https://img.shields.io/badge/PRs-welcome-brightgreen.svg?style=flat-square[PRs Welcome, link=http://makeapullrequest.com] image:https://img.shields.io/badge/Download%20-PDF-blue[Download PDF, link=./scale-av-user-manual.pdf]
diff --git a/user_manual/introduction.adoc b/user_manual/introduction.adoc
index 70da5c1..ab904c4 100644
--- a/user_manual/introduction.adoc
+++ b/user_manual/introduction.adoc
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ effective in the field.
 
 === Schedule Overview ===
 
-SCALE 18x is March 5-8, 2020, Thursday through Sunday. However, volunteers are
+SCALE is held Thursday through Sunday. However, volunteers are
 needed for setup on Wednesday as well as sometimes on Tuesday.
 Tuesday (afternoon): Retrieving equipment from the off-site storage facility,
 unpacking and setting up the A/V NOC, and potential room setups.
diff --git a/user_manual/the-av-noc.adoc b/user_manual/the-av-noc.adoc
index 72d158b..fca1449 100644
--- a/user_manual/the-av-noc.adoc
+++ b/user_manual/the-av-noc.adoc
@@ -8,4 +8,3 @@ When in the NOC, please talk quietly (like inside a library) because video feed
 === NOC Setup
 
 The table for the radios should be sufficiently far away from the door to prevent people from running into it.
-For 17x, we are going to try to place the radios behind the reception desk.
diff --git a/user_manual/theme.yml b/user_manual/theme.yml
index eb91edf..92def4f 100644
--- a/user_manual/theme.yml
+++ b/user_manual/theme.yml
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ footer:
   columns: =100%
   recto:
     center:
-      content: '{section-or-chapter-title} | *{page-number}* | v{version} https://github.com/socallinuxexpo/scale-av-web/commit/{commitHash}[{commitHash}] | {commitDate}'
+      content: '{section-or-chapter-title} | *{page-number}* | v{doc_version} https://github.com/socallinuxexpo/scale-av-web/commit/{commit_hash}[{commit_hash}] | {commit_date}'
   verso:
     center:
-      content: '{section-or-chapter-title} | *{page-number}* | v{version} https://github.com/socallinuxexpo/scale-av-web/commit/{commitHash}[{commitHash}] | {commitDate}'
+      content: '{section-or-chapter-title} | *{page-number}* | v{doc_version} https://github.com/socallinuxexpo/scale-av-web/commit/{commit_hash}[{commit_hash}] | {commit_date}'
diff --git a/user_manual/where-we-do-it.adoc b/user_manual/where-we-do-it.adoc
index b2a7049..7dc9da3 100644
--- a/user_manual/where-we-do-it.adoc
+++ b/user_manual/where-we-do-it.adoc
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 == Where We Do It
 
-SCALE 17x (2019) is at the https://pasadenacenter.visitpasadena.com/[Pasadena Convention Center].
+SCALE is at the https://pasadenacenter.visitpasadena.com/[Pasadena Convention Center].
 
 Here is a map of the convention center: