In 2007 Comes MFM 11 Las Vegas Style!
That’s right. In Vegas terms 7 come 11 is a natural win in Craps! That’s what this year’s MFM is going to be…..a WINNER! Elvis did Viva Las Vegas, so why can’t we!
Skunky Scuttlebutt
Labor Day Weekend 2007
Guest of Honor: Writer - Jim Lane
With Special Guest in Concert: Sub-level 03
There are ONLY 136 Days Remaining before Tyger Opens MFM 11 with these words “Welcome Home”. That’s right, we are quickly approaching the start of Mephit FurMeet 2007, the place so many of us now call home. Make your plans now to attend one of the BEST gatherings in the furry community.
--=={ New and improved website!! }==--
Through the hard work of Rama and Red Card we have a newly designed MFM website this year with lots of new features. Check out everything that’s going on over there!
--=={ Hotel Reservation Info, Rooms Going Fast! }==--
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 $99 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-6X4LWC/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!!
The hotel promises that they have a lot of the issues encountered worked out for this year. (remember we had a total staff change just a few weeks before the con!)
--=={ Celebrating Life }==--
Each and every one of us has a lot to be thankful for in our lives. We have friends, mentors, partners, spouses, animal companions that we see every day or that have gone on to better places. This year at MFM we will, though our Spirituality Track have something special to remember those that are important to us. While not something that everyone has to participate in, this will give those that want to, a chance to remember the happy times. A chance to say thank you for those special influences in our lives. We are adding to our special memory book again this year to remember those that have impacted our lives
--=={ Registration }==--
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.
Preregistration is currently open until August 1st, 2007. By buying a registration now, not only do you save some money, but it allows us to make sure you get your swag at the door. However, just signing up for preregistration doesn't get you in the door. Any unpaid registration after August 1st will be dropped and you will be forced to sign up again at the door.
Don't worry if you can't register before the deadline, we'll still let you come and register at the door!
Registration will be open Thursday evening, all day Friday, Saturday morning and early afternoon and Sunday morning.
Rates for the convention are as follows:
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
Dec 1 to Aug 1, 2007: $35
AT THE DOOR: $40
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
DAILY PASS:
Available for Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. Allows you access to all of the day's events. Does NOT include a Tshirt. Can be upgraded to a full membership, including Tshirt, after expiration. Available at the convention only.
$20
CHILDS MEMBERSHIP:
Available for ages 5 - 15 when accompanied by a paying parent and it includes the tshirt. Under age 5 are free, but won't get a tshirt. For more information and how to register your child, please contact registration.
$25
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)
--=={ MFM Needs You! }==--
MFM needs volunteers, are you interested in helping make MFM 11 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
--=={ Tiger Haven Auction }==--
We are still looking for donations for this year’s Tiger Haven Charity Auction. This can be art, commissions, clean plush, anything Furry related. Once again we will have representatives from Tiger Haven http://www.tigerhaven.org to talk with about their awesome work and also see what goodies they and their staff have made for their table. MFM continues to be Tiger Haven’s largest single group contributor. To make a donation or more info email Hikaru at hikaru@ic-stories.com
--=={ Programming }==--
Want to share your knowledge? If you would like to take on the task of heading up a panel, email the name and a brief description of your panel to our programming director, Maui. Contact Information can be found at our website.
--=={ LAN Gaming Information }==--
Once again this year, MFM will be featuring LAN gaming. Bring your machine and participate in a free-for-all-furry-fragfest! The LAN will have (at least) limited Megabit support this year. We'll also have some new games. Expect to see a lot of the newest games! Requests are welcome. We are also planning a couple exhibition matches you won't want to miss. More details on these in the near future.
--=={ Video Room }==--
Your loyal Furs from the Video Room are working on putting together a surprise.
We'll be posting a 'poll' on the homepage where YOU can look over the videos currently available for the Video Room and vote on the ones you want most to have shown at MFM this year. Or, if you have a video that you don't see posted, you can offer to bring it with you. Hopefully this will allow us to post the video schedule WITH the program rather then do it on a day-by-day basis as in the past. Keep your eyes peeled for the official announcement then let us know your desires.
--=={ T-Shirt Contest }==--
1) What's up for grabs?
There are three chances for your artwork to be selected for MFM's T-Shirts.
**Attendees Choice - The winner of the Attendees Choice will have their artwork featured on the front of the MFM T-Shirts. This is chosen by you, the attendees (natch).
**Director's Choice - The winner of the Director's Choice will be featured on the back of the MFM T-Shirt
**Staff Choice - This will be chosen by the staff and be featured on their staff shirts
Each winner will receive a free attending membership.
***Complete details and rules on the website http://www.mephitfurmeet.org ***
--=={ MFM Masquerade }==--
As always, no MFM would be complete without the Masquerade! This year we have a special challenge to our performers to come up with a "Vegas theme" act. Let's see just how creative and warped their minds are.
--=={ Dance/Karaoke Information }==--
This year's dance will be a prom theme. Bring a date and dance the night away. We will also be doing Furry karaoke again this year. We also have 2 special dances planned as well!
--=={ Share Your Interests With Others }==--
MFM recognizes the diversity in interests among its attendees. In an effort to provide folks with special interests with a place to meet and greet, MFM will allow groups to make use of its unused space, free of cost, to its attendees. For more information, please contact Tyger Cowboy. This will be provided on a 'first come, first served' basis.
--=={ Mailing Lists }==--
General chat for those interested in or attending MFM 2005 can be found at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mfm-chat
We also have direct mailing lists for news and related posts regarding MFM. This information can be found on our website. Also on our website is a new and improved message board system where you can post your thoughts.
--=={ Dealer's Den }==--
Dealers' tables are available at the following rates: $25 for full table / $45 for double table The cost of Dealer's Tables do not include Membership.
For more information, please see the website. Don't delay, tables will fill up quickly.
--=={ Program Book }==--
Want to contribute a story or artwork to our Program Book? Get in touch via email at conbook( @ )mephitfurmeet.net
Want to Advertise in the program book? Great! Here's the lowdown on costs:
Inside the book:
$40 for a full page
$25 for a half page
$15 for a quarter page
Cover Ads (Full page only):
$50 inside covers
$75 outside rear cover
Advertisements should be in black & white or grayscale. Ads can be either emailed or sent by postal service. Payment for advertisements should be remitted to our main address (provided at the end of this message) Ad space will be done on a first-come, first-served basis.
SO Get ready….get set……GET REGISTERED!!!!
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