TWO WEEKS TO GO!

Bloody hell it has approached fast! TWO WEEKS TO GO UNTIL THE 2008 SHINDIG OF THE YEAR ... at least in New Zealand! There's a few simple things to be noted before we hit launch day, and I apologise for this being a bit long winded! Thank you to those who have donated - these are now CLOSED!

*REGISTRATION*
Make sure you've registered for the event at www.furconz.org.nz - You will need to create a profile on the site, login and then register for Furconz
2008 using the register link on the left hand side. We will be taking door registrations for those who come in at the last minute.

*COST*
Unfortunately not enough donations have come in to make the event free, however the price has been knocked down thanks to a few selfless individuals to $21 a head! That's pretty cheap for a weekend away (cost of petrol or bus/train/air fares not included!)

*PAYMENT*
This is pretty simple. You've got 3 options for paying the $21 to get in.

Internet Banking:
Make a payment for $21 with internet banking. The account number is
38-9000-0465001-02 (002 if your bank needs 3 digits on the last block), account name is N J SKAROTT. Please give an identifier as FCNZ08 PAYMENT , for example, FCNZ08 PAYMENT MEOW. I'll mark you down as paid and have your namebadge for you at the door.

Paypal:
MAKE NOTE: Paypal payments will be slightly extra, at $25 to cover associated fees. This is the option to use if you wish to pay by credit card. Click on the "donate" button on the website and make a payment for $25. I will be able to match up the payment in my registration database and set you as paid, and your namebadge will be waiting at the door.

At the door:
Payment IN CASH at the door of $21. No cheques will be accepted nor is there any EFTPOS facility. Please note that change amounts will be limited so PLEASE try to have correct change :). Your name badge will be created on the spot.

ALSO NOTE: Those arriving on the THURSDAY - Your cost will be $10 extra to cover your extra night at the venue, equalling a total of $31 for door/internet banking payments, $35 for paypal.

*IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER*
Look at the website link "things to remember" - This is a pretty comprehensive guide of what's there and what isn't. Though because I'm nice, I'm gonna run off a list right now of important stuff.

It'd be a good idea to bring the following with you:
* Yourself
* Pillow & sleeping bag (or pillow & sheets with a blanket)
* Cutlery and crockery - fork, knife, spoon, plate, bowl, mug (IF YOU CAN.
If you have the space, i'd recommend it)
* Any medicines you require/are currently on
* Stuff to do - Everyone likes to keep busy!
* Camera (if you want)
* Torch (so you can find your way to the loo in the night)
* Any food you want to bring, feel free.
* Good sturdy footwear for any of the walks in the area.

Where we are, there is NO cellphone reception. 06 329 4876 - that is the landline phone number for the site. If you live with your parents/have a partner who can't make it and may get worried about you, give them this number. Do note this line is tollbarred, so while we're there we can't make any toll calls out. HOWEVER, the committee will have a calling card handy if you need to make a call home in an emergency. We will also have a first aid kit there for any prangs or boo-boos. If you have your own, might be good to bring it.

We have a fire permit for a small fire. This is of course subject to any fire ban the Manawatu District Council may impose so while we intend to have another ceremonial fire to round it all off/small camp fire going for marshmallow roasting, it depends on the weather and the council have the final say. Not alot we can do about that.

If anyone would like to volunteer to help clean up after meals and such, PLEASE DO! It's so much nicer to have everyone help out after a meal than having someone barking "You, kitchen, wash now." - OK so that won't happen, but assistance will be greatly appreciated.

We plan to have an opening ceremony at about 8PM on the Friday after dinner, and we aim to have a bit of a dance party in the main hall around 10PM. Time is subject to change due to dinner running overtime or the committee being slack, but we aim to have it about then :) - The first ever NZ Furry Awards will be around the same time Saturday (8PM), - and there will be PRIZES! Not only for those getting awards, but for just being there and congratulating our follies and moments of brilliance! Let's make this awesome!

*phewph* I think that's everything. Looking forward to seeing you all there!