MFM 13 - Pre-Reg ends in 48 hours!

It was a dark and stormy afternoon Opening Ceremonies in Memphis at the Holiday Inn Select. Suddenly the lights go out, a scream, a thud! A crime has been committed! Do you pride yourself on your problem solving and observation skills? Local investigative office is currently seeking individuals for surveillance and various other activities. Experience not required but preferred. Pay rate negotiable based on history and experience, but will be paid on a pro bono basis.

It will be here before we know it when Tyger will open MFM 13 with these words “Welcome Home”. That’s right, we are quickly approaching the start of Mephit FurMeet 2009, the place so many of us now call home. Make your plans now to attend one of the BEST gatherings in the furry community.

ALSO.......There will be a VERY SPECIAL announcement and opportunity at Closing Ceremonies that you will NOT want to miss about MFM in the future!

Skunky Scuttlebutt

Labor Day Weekend 2009

Guest of Honor: Isfacat!!!

Isfacat, or Isfa for short, is an on-the-rise standup comedian of the sorts, but mostly a Jack-of-all-Trades.  He's searched and scoured the world for interesting subjects to speak of, and now he brings it all back to Memphis.  His comedic styling can be described as stories equivalent to "Uncle Kage's Story Hour", a series of events that have happened to him in real life, but with his own little twist.

Isfa also leads his life as a professional computer gamer, and probably explains his addiction to Red Bull at this point.  He has been to a few events in Texas for said activity, and only twice has he acquired a trophy, but there's many more years to come.

If you spot him around the convention, whether in the Dealer's Den or maybe on stage, don't be afraid.  He's just like you, an ordinary man with an ordinary job, making a living as that guy you see who never leaves his apartment for anything but making a food run.

--=={ Registration }==--

ONLY 2 DAYS LEFT TO PRE-REG!!!!!!!

We know it's all fun and games, but hey, we have to pay our bills too! That's where registration comes in. We strive to keep our prices low and have not had a price increase in over 6 years. We know you work hard to earn your money, so we try to give you the most bang for your con-going buck. Not only do we have a regular membership, but if you have some more money to spend and want to help out the convention, sign up for one of our higher levels. We'll even give you some nice thank you gifts for giving us your extra dough.

Registration for MFM is now open. Please go to our website to register:
http://www.mephitfurmeet.org/register

SUPPORTING:
Include a tshirt and program mailed to you. Does NOT include a membership for
you to attend the convention but does allow you to pay a reduced price of $20 at
the door for a total admission of $35.
$15

ATTENDING:
Includes a free tshirt and admission to the ice cream social
Now to August 1, 2009: $35

SPONSORSHIP:
Includes a limited edition print and a special special thank you gift
$60

SUPERSPONSORSHIP:
Includes everything above AND your print is framed, you get a cocktail party
with the GOH AND a special Supersponsor shirt
$100

Please remember, all attendees MUST present photo identification (driver's license, passport, college or military I.D.) when registering/checking in at the event. There will be ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS MADE. Also anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian or have a notarized letter giving them permission to be at MFM (email mfmdirector@hotmail.com with any questions)

--=={ T-Shirt Contest }==--

We will be announcing the winners as soon as we notify them! :)

--=={ Hotel Reservation Info, Rooms Going Fast! }==--

We have just been able to secure one more block of hotel rooms. If you haven't gotten your room yet, you need to do it quickly!!! Once these are gone they are GONE!

*ALL SUITES ARE SOLD OUT*

We will once again be in the Holiday Inn Select Memphis Airport, located at 2240 Democrat Road, Memphis TN 38132-1807. The special Mephit Fur Meet rate is $100 per night for 1-4 people in the room. Rooms are available with one king size bed or 2 double beds and your choice of either smoking or nonsmoking. The layout of the hotel is perfect for MFM with the main level being on the 3rd floor of the hotel allowing everyone to be either on the main level or not more than 2 floors up or down. So it makes getting to panels, socializing in the Garden Court (a huge atrium area of the hotel) or fursuiting a breeze. You can book your room online at:

http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/sl/1/en/cwshome/DPRD-7M6QEZ/MEMDR/website/

or

Call 800-653-6524 or email mfmdirector@hotmail.com to make your reservation!

Don’t wait till it’s too late! Suites are already SOLD OUT!!

--=={ MFM Needs You! }==--

MFM needs volunteers, are you interested in helping make MFM 13 the best Furmeet ever? You can earn time and a half for helping initial set-up and teardown Thursday and Monday. So, for every 1 hour you work those days, you earn 1.5 hours!

More info can be found here: http://www.mephitfurmeet.org/volunteering

--=={ Room and Rideshare Board! }==--

Need a Ride to MFM? Need a place to sleep when you get there? On our web page http://www.mephitfurmeet.org you can post a message on the room and ride share lists and find all you need