[mfm] MFM Pre-Reg Deadline!! - 1 day left!!!

[Christopher "Tyger" Roth]

MFM 12 - The Dirty Dozen - Office Space Style


Oh, oh, and I almost forgot. Ahh, I'm also gonna need you to go ahead and 
come to Memphis on Friday and Saturday and Sunday, too..


Only 1 day left to register for $35!!!!


Skunky Scuttlebutt

Labor Day Weekend 2008

Guest of Honor: Jon "Panda Guy" Albers!!!!


There are ONLY 28 Days Remaining before Tyger Opens MFM 12 with these words 
"Welcome Home". That's right, we are quickly approaching the start of Mephit 
FurMeet 2008, the place so many of us now call home. Make your plans now to 
attend one of the BEST gatherings in the furry community.


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


Winners will be announced this weekend!!!



--=={ 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!

http://www.mephitfurmeet.org



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


We have just added more rooms to the block but after this I don't think 
there will be any left!!!!


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-79FJRE/MEMDR/website/

or

Call 800-653-6524 or email mfmdirector at 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!)


--=={ MFM Spirituality Track}==--


We are looking for panelists!  If you can share your expertise or you have 
resources you would like us to include in this year's topics, please contact 
us. I guarantee we'll have you working overtime.

Pshaw and I have been working hard implementing your suggestions from last 
year.  This year's focus will be Pan-Asian mythology.  We'll be looking at 
animal symbology and therianthropic connections in the literature of India, 
China, and Japan.  Almost everyone knows about the fox maidens and the 
raccoon pranksters but we'll be looking at some of the less recognized 
figures: phoenix, bat, chicken, and others.

Our mythological totem animal will be the eastern dragon.

This year we've also decided to add a new panel.  We will be discussing the 
mythology of a common animal and we've chosen the horse for the debut of 
this panel.

At your request, the meditation panel will be split into two separate 
panels, each an hour long. The first will be for those who don't know how to 
meditate or need a refresher.  We will explain the process, answer 
questions, and you can share your own experiences.  The second panel will be 
the guided meditation panel in which you'll be taken on a journey to 
possibly meet your totem animal.

We intend to continue the Christian furs round table but we need someone to 
coordinate the panel, come up with a topic, and lead it. We would also like 
to expand our offerings in this area.   A panel addressing the symbolic 
aspects of animal mythology in the Bible and the Christian faith has been 
suggested.  If you can volunteer your time, please contact us.

Pshaw will be hosting a panel which will show you how to make totem shrines 
out of common objects such as Altoids tins.

We are also trying to put together a panel about shapeshifting from the 
shamanic perspective.  If you can volunteer your experience, knowledge or 
resources, we need you.

We're look forward to seeing you at MFM 2008!


--=={ Gaming Information }==--


MFM Gaming is coming at you with something new and fresh for 2008. Now, 
we're going to offer you the chance to run games and potentially earn 
Volunteer credit!   The new system will allow us to schedule your games, 
find you players, and run successful and fun games.  If you're  interested 
in running a game or gaming event at MFM, please send a  note to 
jarrodhenry at gmail.com and talk about what game you want to  run.  ALSO!  If 
you're interested in PLAYING a game at MFM, please  send that note to 
JarrodHenry at gmail.com, and we'll try to get it set  up.

We specifically would like people interested in playing or running 
JadeClaw/IronClaw, D&D 4th edition, WOW TCG, and MTG to give us a shout out 
on the email.

MFM Gaming this year will strive to bring more players to the table  and a 
more cohesive gaming structure than ever.  Back will be DDR, the  poker 
tournament, and all the things that MFM Gaming has brought you  in the last 
year.  Besides the new scheduling setup, we're also going  to offer Smash 
Brothers Brawl!

 So, come forward, gamers, make yourselves known either through
 jarrodhenry at gmail.com or on GamerFurs.NET and get ready for MFM 2008!


--=={ 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, 2008. 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.

http://www.memphitfurmeet.org/registration


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, 2008: $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 at hotmail.com with any 
questions)


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


MFM needs volunteers, are you interested in helping make MFM 12 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 }==--



For years Mephit Fur Meet has proudly hosted a charity auction with all 
proceeds going to Tiger Haven Sanctuary. Hikaru has done a wonderful job 
organizing this auction for years but has finally decided it is time to pass 
the torch, this year the auction will be run by Hikaru's once assistant, 
PrincessB.


I hope to make my first year a huge success but I have to have you for that! 
It is not too early to start looking for items you would like to donate. 
Without your donations this action would not be possible and that makes the 
big kitties sad! We are still looking for donations for this year's Tiger 
Haven Charity Auction. This can be art, commissions, clean plush, anything 
Furry related


Remember, this is not some faceless organization that you have no clue how 
much is really going to help the cats. The Tiger Haven ladies are there ever 
year able to answer any questions you have, and you can check out their 
website at www.TigerHaven.org

If you have any questions or will be unable to attend MFM but want to donate 
something for the action feel free to contact PrincessB and she will gladly 
help in any way she can.

Thank you for continuing to make The Tiger Haven Charity Auction a big 
success every year!


For even more info see http://www.mephitfurmeet.org/charity


--=={ 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 
http://www.mephitfurmeet.org/programming


--=={ 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 }==--


The MFM Video Room, serving your Viewing Pleasure!

We had a lot of fun in 2007, showing all the Best in Furry vids and 
movies... and we're doing it again in 2008!  We will once again be having 
the "Viewers Choice" timeslots that allow you to Vote for the vids you want 
to see.  Some of these choices will be the Furry Classics, but some of them 
will be chosen from the Newest available movies!  We will also bring back 
the other Favored events from previous years, which include "Film @ Eleven", 
"Weird Stuff found on the Web", "Fans & Freaks" - which was partially filmed 
at MFM, and (of course!) "Meet the Feebles".  So check those Schedules, and 
stop in the Video Room once again to see what Great Furry Vids we are 
showing for your
viewing enjoyment!


--=={ Video Room }==--


Here is a short synopsis of what I had planned for this year's Meet:

1. The Thursday Night Open Call Show is once again planned, with lots of new 
music, puppets, and performers. .

2. "Who's Puppet is it Anyway" is also arranged. Just like the TV show, 
puppeteers will act out a series of funny themes and actions. Last year, the 
puppeteers had a blast, as did the audience.

3. Panels:

One on "Behind the scenes", where a beginning puppeteer can see how the 
stage, sound, and video is set up. Also, give tips on performing behind the 
stage.


Another panel will be about "Beginning Puppeteering: You have a Puppet...Now 
what?" This panel will include basic 'how to' tips and techniques: how to 
animate the puppet, how to lip synch, how to come up with a short script, 
etc.

--=={ MFM Masquerade }==--


"I'm also going to need to have you come in ... on Sunday."

Yes, that's right, it's time to start thinking about the Masquerade at 
Mephit Fur Meet.  Now's the time to start coming up with ideas.  Remember 
that there is a Theme award, and this years theme is "Office Space."  The 
other thing people might not have known from last year, is that there is 
sign up for the Masq on Friday night.  I do have cookies there for those 
that sign up early.  It helps me find out if we need to find filler.  If you 
don't have an act, I am planning on having a script or two available, if I 
can convince the
right people.  There will be more details along the way.


--=={ Dance/Karaoke Information }==--


Can you DJ?  Can you spell DJ?  Do you know someone named DJ?

The MFM dances are being 'regrooved' this year.  You wanted more 'party' 
type music and less 'rave' so we're looking for talented DJ's to play at 
this year's convention.  Experience with rock, roll, pop, house and disco is 
strongly preferred.   Amateur and
professionals are equally encouraged to submit an audition mix to 
sumatrae98 at yahoo.com.  Selections will be made in the Spring.  If you've 
already submitted, you don't have to do it again.


--=={ 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 }==--


Have something to sell? We have the space for you. Registration is currently
open for the dealer's room for MFM 2008. Rates start at $25 for one table. 
Full
details and registration paperwork can be found at:

http://www.mephitfurmeet.org/dealer

Dealer's tables don't come with any membership, so one must be purchased
separately at time of registering as a dealer


--=={ Program Book }==--


Conbook needs flair!

Give us your art!
Give us your short stories!
Make your 2008 MFM conbook pretty!

Email me! Get in touch via email at http://www.mephitfurmeet.org/conbook


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.


MFM 12...BE THERE!!!!


SO Get ready..get set..GET REGISTERED!!!!