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[Tyger Cowboy]

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 18 days left to register for $35!!!!


Skunky Scuttlebutt

Labor Day Weekend 2008

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


There are ONLY 45 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 }==--


DEADLINE - July 19th, 2008 - 1159PM!!!!


Here is your chance to become part of MFM Tshirt history!!! MFM 12 - The Dirty Dozen

Themes? We don't need to stinkin' themes!!

Attention all artists...entries for this year's tshirt contest are due in less than 2 weeks, July 19th. MFM will be doing all the fun and excitement and more. Never know where you might find yourself in an Office Space moment!

More information here:

http://mephitfurmeet.org/tshirtContest


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 ***


--=={ 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 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected], 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
[email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected]. 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!!!!

[Cirrel]

I got my Traditional Yearly MFM T-Shirt Contest entry(s) in.

Have you?

There were some other PF artists that entered last year I think. Only got till the end of this week!

And remember...
Even if you can't go, you can still vote in the Contest.

And if you're going.... SEE YOU THERE.

[Tyger Cowboy]

Yay!!! I was hoping you did!