We had a good meeting on Monday at George and Robyns. In attendance were: Robyn, George, Sam, Bob, Jiro, Brian, Gene, Greg, Tzara, Zan and Ellie. Our Agenda: --Ecstasy Party Planning --Burningman Application --Meeting Dates and Locations --Committee Reports --Work Crews --Work Party Completion Goals ECSTASY PARTY PLANNING We currently have about 40 people registered for event with only two weeks to go, so the main focus was on how we can increase registration. Feeding email discussions through the Lovetribe forum, posting to the Burners list, and advertising through Darklady's were a few of the ideas for increasing attendance. It was decided to open the doors later, such as was done at the Erotic Ball to allow for late comers. We discussed using a wireless computer outside the building to allow for late registrants, then using a computer and printer indoors to access currently updated guest list. We decided unexpected/unregistered guests would have to know someone there to be allowed in. Also, we would have greeters provide a short training/breifing on boundaries and rules before allowing late guests in after the opening ritual. We discussed using more excercises in opening ritual to include group invitations/boundaries--ie how an individual might approach a group they wish to be included in for snuggle/play, how to allow time for the group to discuss the possibility, and how to hear both yes/no responses to their requests. Along with this, Brian suggested the idea of having people who could help facilitate in negotiating such requests, for those people who are shy or inexperienced at asking to be included. It was pointed out that we need a clear plan of action for how to deal with anyone that is behaving inappropriately, and who would be in charge of that. Brian said he would be in charge of that, since he is overseeing the monitors. We discussed what kinds of things we might need in the way of supplies (napkins, cups, water and trashbags for clean-up) and some basic housekeeping chores will have to be taken care of, such as bathrooms, monitoring the food table, Brian volunteered to bring water jugs/cooler. Ellie is in charge of set-up and suggested hanging the smaller parachute in a corner of the main dance room tp create some ambiance, but the contract with the new owners says that they don't want any of the ceilings messed with. We will still have all of Lovetribe's supplies for decorating. And we talked about the exhaust fans and air conditioning and how they might be used/set for comfort, since people thought it was too warm at other events. APPLICATION FOR BURNINGMAN: Tzara has been in charge of this and has drawn up a great camp plan for the playa, allowing for the increase in the size of the main snuggledome and campers. We discussed the need to be near porta potties, and being on a corner, which would allow for two entrances, better supporting the size of our camp and the attendance of any popular workshops we might have. We decided we would apply for a theme camp spot at 5:00 Catharsis and Delerium streets. We felt this would be the best location to ask for, and that we could adequately support our request. The deadline for submitting our application is the end of the month. MEETING DATES/LOCATIONS: We set definite meeting dates locations for the next four meetings as follows: Tuesday June 21st-- 7-9pm --Ellie's Monday June 27th-- 7-9pm --Gene's Tuesday July 5th-- 7-9pm --Sam/Bob's Sunday July 10th -1-6pm --Brian/Edie's CAMP APPLICANTS: We have received a number of applications to camp with Snuggletown. Robyn volunteered to take over for Ellie handling and processing the incoming requests using Angel's system that he used last year. We decided it was important to handle them and to give them a response in a timely manner. We discussed the need for camping with like minded people, and that the grounds for denial would be an unwillingness to work and snuggle. COMMITTEES/REPORTS: George is overseeing committees. She drew up a wonderful list of all committiees, heads, who is on each committee, and then listed each committee and what responsibilities, questions, or concerns each might be addressing. She will add contact info for each member. She has the master list for anyone interested. It was noted that while most committees were adequately staffed, transportation and outreach each only had one person. Greg and Robyn volunteered to be part of the transportation. We still need volunteers to help Edie with Outreach/PR. Greg reported for the power committee. Lots of questions arose as to how much power might be needed to support ST! We discussed whether we needed a back up generator, and decided we didn't. We looked at when we would need the most power generated(night) and if we would be able to generate power during the day and store it for use at night. We discussed every possible device that would need power and how much power total we might need. Robyn suggested we plug in everything and check it out. It was suggested that we have a battery recharge station for those using battery powered devices such as radios, cameras, walkie talkies. We decided that Sunday July 10th's work party at Brian and Edies could be used to test power usage, structure issues and more. It was decided to create a Water Committee or a Water/Logistics committee that would deal with how much water we had last year, what was actually used and to more closely estimate exactly how much water would be needed to support the camp. (Apparently there was alot left over last year) Aaron's ideas for buying water at the playa and using a water filtration system was supported by the group. We also discussed using an evaporation pool, and ways to make evaporation more efficient thereby reducing or eliminating the cost of pumping leftovers. We then found ourselves out of time for covering Work Crews and Work Completion Date Goals. We adjourned with some lovely OMS. Thank you to all who participated!!