To celebrate MFM's 20th Anniversary, Whispering Woods has given us a free 2 night stay!! Everyone that pre-registers will get a chance to win! You can use to to make your room for the weekend a lot cheaper with 2 less nights to pay for!!!!
https://www.mephitfurmeet.org/registration/

MFM Gaming Needs You!

That’s right, MFM Gaming needs you to bring your favorite games with you to this year’s MFM. We have moved Gaming into the Oak Ballroom with more tables and more space for all kinds of games and fun!

Have a game you love and want to share it with others? Email Tyger at mfmdirector[at]gmail.com and get a time locked in and get on the schedule so others can plan for it!

Also for the Werewolf lovers out there, We have given Werewolf it’s own space Friday-Sunday nights starting at 9pm in the Ash Conference Room. Plenty of space!

Like to play poker? We will be having our annual Tiger Haven Benefit Poker Tournament on Saturday starting at 6pm in the Oak Ballroom. $10 buy in with lots of prizes and proceeds go to Tiger Haven!

Play PSP or DS? We are looking for someone to head up the Meetup this year!

If you want to get something on the schedule or have any questions, email Tyger at mfmdirector[at]gmail.com

We are pleased to announce the Mephit Fur Meet 2013 theme – “A Trip To The Zoo”

We already have lots of ideas and plans coming together for next year, but we need some art! Like to see your art shared all over? Here is your chance!! We are looking for a piece that can be enlarged or reduced for various uses (forms, ads, etc) it can be color or black & white!
If you are interested or want more details, email mfmdirector[at]gmail.com
See you in a few weeks for “Year Of The Skunk”!!!

The MFM Schedule is up! (still a few gaming additions coming) check it out
http://www.mephitfurmeet.org/2012Schedule

We hope that some day Tiger Haven won’t be in the business of rescuing abused and neglected big cats but sadly that day has not come. Each year they have to rescue more and more and do what very few are able to do, give them a safe place to live out their lives. Each year we have many wonderful items donated and this year we need your help!

Donations have already started coming in for the Tiger Haven Charity Auction! I hope that you are also thinking about what you could give to help our charity. Now while everyone is cleaning out their closets is the time to keep a look out for great items for the auction. Even if you are unsure about making it to the auction you can ship things to me (Princess B) and I'll get them there for you. I have recently had to move so contact me for the correct address. If you just can't find anything awesome to donate then start saving up now and plan to be there and buy some of the great things you are sure to see.

The auction is only possible by your help, and the kitties need you! See you there!

Tiger Haven is a safe haven for big cats. Tiger Haven rescues large cats such as lions, tigers, and panthers from all over the United States. These big cats may be anything from older circus or zoo cats, to cats that were obtained illegally or were neglected or abused. Once these cats have been rescued by Tiger Haven, they have a forever home. Tiger Haven is a no kill shelter that does not sell or breed their cats.

Tiger Haven started with just one cat many years ago and has grown to over 250 big cats. All these cats require enclosures to live in, food and veterinary care. These costs add up and care for each cat costs thousands each year. Tiger Haven is a nonprofit organization, which means that they rely on donations from caring individuals. The auction held each year at Mephit Fur Meet is often the largest single contributor to Tiger Haven. Beyond the normal care for the big cats, the money raised at MFM has built multiple enclosures for Tiger Haven. These are nice enclosures that become a forever home for a big cat in need.

Tiger Haven is located in eastern Tennessee and usually affords MFM a couple of their long time workers to be with us at MFM and at the charity auction. This is not a nameless, faceless organization that we are blindly helping. These workers will happily answer any questions you have about Tiger Haven. These people work hard everyday to ensure these big cats have a safe and comfortable home for life.

Money or items donated to the charity auction held every year at MFM all go directly to Tiger Haven to be used to help these big cats in need. These big cats cannot personally thank you but their appreciation for their great care is seen everyday by the workers of Tiger Haven. On behalf of these big cats who now enjoy a safe home in the caring walls of Tiger Haven we wish to thank you for any help you can give. If you wish to ship an item it must be received by August 28, 2012
Ship to:
UNIGLOBE
c/o Tyger
100A Kenrick Plaza
Saint Louis, MO 63119

The MFM 2012 Guest of Honor -
This year there were so many wonderful nominations. So many have done so much for Furry and the world at large and it’s hard for the decision to be made each year to pick just one.

This year’s GOH has been a part of the MFM family through thick and thin for 12 years now. Each year they become more and more involved in MFM and even though they don’t have to they make sure that the MFM family knows how much they mean to them. The core of furry are animals and I know no more devoted to that cause than this year’s MFM Guest of Honor

Debbie, Annette & Christine and the rest of the Tiger Haven Crew!
http://www.tigerhaven.org/

They have planned some very special things including Q&A and a Day in the life of Tiger Haven a/v Presentation

It takes many various talents to make each Mephit Fur Meet happen. We have many talented artists, writers, fursuiters, fans and more that make MFM what it is each and every year. So today we are going to celebrate with the announcements of all 3 MFM 2012 Tshirt Design winners

The Tshirt Contest Winners

The MFM 2012 Members Choice
Tavi!
http://www.mephitfurmeet.org/tshirt/2012//7.jpg

And a duty I love each year - The MFM 2012 Directors Choice
CoonSpoon!
http://www.mephitfurmeet.org/tshirt/2012//10.jpg

And the design that will grace our staff shirts -
Wolfaya
http://www.mephitfurmeet.org/tshirt/2012//11.jpg

Congrats to all our winners and for those that won, make sure and email me ASAP so I can get your registrations all set!!

MFM 15 – Under Construction - Building a better MFM for the future!!!

We are settled into our new digs at Whispering Woods and working on making MFM bigger and better! As MFM turns 15 we look to see what new, different and fun things we can bring to MFM for this year and in the future. You never know what to expect with this crew, other then we are going to try and make each year bigger, better and more fun!

Labor Day Weekend 2011 - September 2 - 4
Guest of Honor: Bucktown Tiger

Bucktown Tiger is a lyricist, keyboardist, and comedian who specializes in furry-themed hip-hop songs, voiceovers, and freestyles, as lead shopwrecker of Paw Recognize Paw Studios. Bucktown's filksongs include "Ridin' Furry", "In Da Con", and "Going To A Furcon," and he is the author and composer of Orange and Black: The Furst Album, which includes "Rolling Up Coins" and "Throw Your Paws Up", Shop Music, which includes "Get a Furst Life" and "Tigers Run the Shop", and Scritching the Ivories, which is a collection of popular songs covered by Bucktown on the keyboard. Bucktown has performed his music live at numerous furry conventions, including Oklacon, Furry Fiesta, Morphicon, Mephit Fur Meet, and Rocket City Fur Meet and also performs regularly on Ustream.

It will be here before we know it when Tyger will open MFM 15 with these words “Welcome Home”. That’s right, we are quickly approaching the start of Mephit Fur Meet 2011, the place so many of us now call home. Make your plans now to attend one of the BEST gatherings in the furry community.

Yes, Welcome Home brings a very special meaning to this year's MFM!! We are please to now call The Whispering Woods Hotel & Conference Center our home. How many other Furry gatherings do you know can claim to having their own 175 acre retreat center to call home?! Those of you that joined us last year know what an amazing place this is!!!

http://www.wwconferencecenter.com/
See below for booking instructions and special information - You MUST book your room directly with the hotel!

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

PLEASE READ THESE RULES IN THEIR ENTIRETY BEFORE ENTERING.

The rules for 2011's T-Shirt Contest are:

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.
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



2) Who is eligible to enter?

Everyone! To be fair to all artists, we are continuing the requirement this year that the winner of the previous year's Attendees Choice will not be eligible for this year's Attendees Choice. They will still be allowed to enter, and may be considered for either the Director's Choice or Staff Choice.

3) What do I submit?

The overall rating for the piece should be a "G" to "PG" rating - if you wouldn't wear it in your elderly grandmother's house, don't put it on your entry! The piece must feature a skunk as the main subject or subjects. It should also bear either "Mephit Fur Meet" or "MFM" as well as the year or corresponding anniversary number (i.e.: 2011 or 15). Entries that misspell the name of the convention will be disqualified.

Our theme this year is "Under construction, building a better MFM for the future"

For an entry to be eligible for voting, two versions of the entry MUST be submitted - one for display/voting, and a second, higher-resolution piece for use should that entry win or be selected for other use by a member of staff.

Display Piece: No more than 800 x 600, This display piece should not contain a signature to show who created this (We will go into more detail on this later). Artists need not worry about misuse of their artwork, as this piece will be watermarked by the staff as being an MFM T-Shirt Entry prior to being placed on the website for display. The "Display Piece" should be submitted as a .JPG or .GIF.

Final Piece: This will be the actual artwork used by our printing company to make the t-shirts, or the staff should your piece be used in any other function. This finished work SHOULD contain a signature which will appear on the t-shirt. The recommended dimensions are at least 10 inches high at 300 dots per inch or higher. The "Final Piece" should be submitted in Adobe Illustrator (.ai) format, although TIFF or EPS will also be acceptable. This is by request of our printer that it be sent as Illustrator format.

Both the display and the final piece must be black and white ONLY
(GRAYSCALE AND HALFTONED IMAGES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE, PERIOD).

When the artwork has been received, you will be notified within 72 hours that it was received. If you did not receive a notification within 72 hours, please do not resend your email, but instead a follow up to see if it was received and the administrator of the contest just plain forgot *grin*.

4) Display of artwork

Once again, we will be running a 'blind' contest. We will only display the title of the piece, not who the creator is. By doing this, we hope to make the contest fairer by making everyone choose the submission based upon the piece itself, not the artist. Voting will be the same as in previous years - commencing for one week, after which votes determined to be ineligible will be discarded and the design which gets the majority of valid votes will be the winner.

After voting has finished and the director's choice has been selected, the t-shirt entry page will be updated with the names of the artists who submitted each entry.

5) When do you need it?

Cutoff Date for Submitting Entries is 11:59 PM Central time on Saturday, July 9, 2011.

6) Where do we send it?

Please submit all entries to tshirt2011[at]mephitfurmeet.org

7) Other things.

Each artist may enter up to three pieces for inclusion in the contest. The administrator of the contest shall abstain from voting. The rules for voting will remain the same as in past years, where for a vote to be valid, the corresponding email address must be subscribed to one of Mephit Fur Meet's mailing lists. IP Addresses will be logged, and MFM reserves the right to disqualify multiple votes from the same IP.

8) Some stuff you need to know (Better read it, it affects you!)

By submitting an entry to the Mephit Fur Meet T-Shirt contest, you are granting Mephit Fur Meet and its parent corporation, Mid South and Tennessee Anthropomorphic Arts Association (MST3A) an irrevocable, non-exclusive license to use the entry for promotional purposes. The original creators of the work are permitted to use the work in their own portfolios and promotions. Mephit Fur Meet and MST3A reserve the right to review all entries and not allow any entry that it deems inappropriate (i.e.: drug/alcohol references, violent or sexual content, or possible trademark/copyright violations).

MFM shall in no way be responsible for entries that are lost in transit, either via email or postal service. If we do not receive an entry before an established cutoff date, the entry will not be included in the contest. Also, if you do not submit both required versions, your entry will not be included.


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

*ALL SUITES ARE SOLD OUT*ROOMS AT MAIN HOTEL ALMOST SOLD OUT*

Once this last block of rooms is gone they will be GONE!!! The hotel will be taking a waitlist and I will be working with them to get the reservations confirmed at the Fairfield in that is also on property (about a block across the lawn from the main hotel)

MFM will be at our new home this year!
Welcome to Whispering Woods Hotel & Conference Center!
http://www.wwconferencecenter.com

Set in the midst of 175 beautifully wooded acres, Whispering Woods Hotel and Conference Center is the ideal place to get down to business. Whispering Woods, located on the outskirts of Memphis, Tennessee, is the perfect place.Whispering Woods proudly features 181 newly renovated guest rooms, over 40,000 square feet of first class meeting space and the areas finest catered cuisine. All this and more within an easy drive of Memphis International Airport, the famous Beale Street music scene and the nations 3rd largest casino market, Tunica, Mississippi.

Each of our spacious, newly renovated guestrooms and parlor suites at Whispering Woods were designed and tastefully appointed with your comfort in mind. You’ll appreciate the numerous in-room conveniences.

Features include electronic door locks, hair dryers, irons and ironing boards, radio alarm clocks, coffee makers, premium cable television and in-room movies, well lighted work area, phone with voice mail, call waiting and data port, hi-speed wireless Internet access, on-demand climate control and full length blackout drapes. Every room features sliding glass doors leading out to a balcony overlooking the beautiful grounds. In response to customer preference, Whispering Woods became a smoke free establishment effective January 1, 2007. There is no smoking anywhere inside the hotel facility. However, designated outdoor smoking locations are available at the numerous entrances to the hotel. THE HOTEL DOES CHARGE A $150 FEE IF CAUGHT SMOKING IN YOUR ROOM

Whispering Woods DOES allow ADA qualified service animals ONLY. Please let then know when you are making your reservation you will have a service animal.

Relax in our new outdoor swimming pool and shoot some hoops on our basketball court. In addition, the hotel provides a gazebo and open space for scavenger hunts or team building activities.
Indoors, get a complete workout in our fitness room equipped with treadmills, and elliptical bicycle.

Whispering Woods Hotel and Conference Center is situated just minutes from Memphis, TN in Olive Branch, Mississippi. Convenient and accessible to Interstates 240, 55 and 40 (15 minutes), Memphis International Airport MEM (20 minutes), and Downtown/Graceland/Beale Street (25 minutes), getting to Whispering Woods has never been easier.

The Hacks Cross entrance to Whispering Woods is now traffic light controlled making access into the hotel easier and safer. A green "Whispering Woods Hotel" directional sign is mounted next to the traffic light.

Complimentary airport shuttle service is available to and from Memphis International Airport from 7:00 am to 10:30 pm daily. All transportation arrangements MUST be made 24 hours in advance with the hotel’s front desk staff for your return trip contact the front desk 24 hours prior to departure to arrange return transportation to Memphis International Airport.

Please call 662-895-2941 to make a reservation Mon-Fri 7 am – 10 pm. If you get the recording, please leave a message they WILL get back with you!

Whispering Woods Hotel and Conference Center
11200 East Goodman Road
Olive Branch, MS 38654

Telephone: (662) 895-2941
Fax: (662) 895-1590

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

We are looking for panelists! If you can share your expertise or you have resources and would like to host a panel or event, please contact us. Our wonderful track heads are taking a well deserved time off so our Programming Director - Wolfpaws will be coordinating things this year.

-=={Physically Challenged in the Furry Community}==-

Join Rukario in an entertaining and informative “round-table” discussion about being physically challenged in the furry community, and some personal experiences on how the Furry Community has impacted his life.

Fursuiting for the Physically Challenged
Panel Description:
In this panel Rukario, a fursuiter from New York City, discusses challenges about being physically challenged and being an active fursuiter, discusses the rewards and the challenges of how costuming has impacted his life. In this roundtable discussion, participants ask questions, and active participation is encouraged.

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

Wanna come out and play? This year's gaming track will have lots of opportunities for you to play your favorite games and learn some new ones as well. We will have lots of games (board, card, strategy, etc.) but you are welcome to bring your own as well. Apples to Apples and Red Dragon Inn were big hits last year. I think Slugfest Games will have the 3rd version of Red Dragon Inn out, so we can have a 12 person game! We are also working on bringing back some video gaming. The ideas right now are a Rock Band Battle and a set time to meet those who have a PSP/DS. Please email if you have suggestions.

Looking for an opportunity to gain volunteer hours during the convention? Come demonstrate or run a game in the gaming lounge. You don't have to be a "Game Master", just have a willingness and patience to show others how to play. We will also be looking for people to help with the Poker Tourney and to watch the room when we might need a break.

Also, we will be continuing the annual Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament to benefit Tiger Haven. Look for information in the future about how to sign up and help us raise money for the kitties. We are also looking for donations for prizes, so if you have something in mind (artists and dealers in particular), email either caritas_skunk[at]windstream.net or demariana@gmail.com.

--=={ Fursuits, Fursuits, Fursuits!!! }==-

We have no better hotel than at MFM for Fursuits! All of the hotel floors have ramp access!! No elevators if you don't want to use them! We have a new wonderful facility and we plan to use it to it's fullest this year! This year we will have some great programming organized by our Fursuit Track Head - Ryngs Rat, Fursuit Games organized by Tristan and Silvermane. Again this year we will have the the Fursuit Toy Box!! No set Fursuit event going on and you want to frolic? We will have all kinds of things like hula hoops, balls and other toys for the Fursuiters to play with!!

--=={ 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 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.

Online registration now open!

Rates for the convention are as followed:

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 $40.
$20

ATTENDING:
Includes a free tshirt and admission to the convention
Til Aug 1, 2011: $40
At the door: $45

SPONSORSHIP:
Includes a limited edition print and a special special thank you gift
$65

SUPERSPONSORSHIP:
Includes everything above AND your print is framed, you get a cocktail party with the GOH AND a special Supersponsor shirt
$125

SPECIAL SESQUIDECADE LEVEL:
In celebration of our 15th anniversary, this special one time level includes everything in the supersponsor level PLUS $100 donated in your name to Tiger Haven AND a special gift to be announced later!
$350 ($100 down now, the rest payable by Aug 1, 2011)

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

Remember that you will need picture ID with your birthdate to register!

Registration Important dates:
August 1, 2011: Last day to preregister and pay any remaining balances owed. Also, the last day to request a refund on a membership.
August 30, 2010: Last day to request a membership rollover to next year or a membership transfer.

Registration FAQ:
Why are prices higher this year?
Just like everyone, our costs have been increasing too. Unfortunately, since registration is where we get 95% of our budget, some of the costs have to be past on to the attendees. This is our first hike since before 2001 and we are always striving to make sure we make the most of every dollar that our attendees give us!

Are membership refundable?
Memberships are refundable up to the end of preregistration. After preregistration, we have to make orders for the convention, so your money will be spent at that point. If you wish to request a membership refund, please email registration. Your membership will be fully refunded, minus any service charge we incur in processing it. Rolled over membership and voluneteer membership are not refundable.

Can memberships be rolled over til next year?
You may request that your membership be rolled over for one year. This must be requested before the Wednesday before the convention. Previously rolled over memberships and voluneteer memberships may not be rolled over. If you wish to request a membership rollover, please email registration.

What happens if I can not attend and don't request a refund or rollover?
Any membership packets not claimed at the door during the convention will be mailed, free of charge, to the mailing address provided to us when you registered. This will happen about a month after the convention.

I can't make it this year, but I have a friend who can. Can he have my membership?
Memberships are transferable up to the Wednesday before the convention. You are responsible for any money transfer involved and once you request a transfer, it will not be undone. This means, make sure you trust your friend to pay your or have the money in hand before requesting a transfer. Also, we will not act as a matchmaker, you must have the person's information before you request the transfer. If you wish to request a membership transfer, please email registration with the informaiton of the person to transfer it to. Please note that they are not guarenteed to have a tshirt in their size if their size differes from yours if the request is made after August 1. Membership transfers will not take place at the convention.

I have multiple names. Can I have multiple conbadges with my different names?
No. Only one badge will be issued per membership. The badge if your admission ticket to the convention.

What forms of payment do you accept?
For preregistration, cash (only if given in person), personal check, money order, PayPal, or credit cards (through PayPal). For onsite, currently cash, personal check, money order or travelers check. We may be adding credit card processing, so please check back later.

I'm under 18, can I attend?
All minors will be issued a red badge to show that they are minors. If you are 16 or 17, you may attend if you have your parent's permission. They must fill out and have noterized this form for you to attend. If you do not provide this form, membership will be denied. If you are below the age of 16, your parents or guardian must also attend for you to attend. If you have any questions about this policy, please email registration.

Why must I have a picture ID with my birthdate to register?
Having a picture ID makes our lives much simpler in the long run. If you have preregistered, you MUST have a picture ID to claim that registration. This is to protect you from having your membership stolen. Also, if you appear to be under the age of 18, you again MUST have picture ID to prove your age. If you appear to be under the age of 18 and you don't have a picture ID to prove you aren't, you will be treated as a minor and, unless you have the minor consent form filled out, you will be denied membership. The judgement of age fall solely on the head of registration and the executive staff of MFM. This is to protect the convention and the dealers from any issues that might arise from dealing with minors. Memberships that can not be claimed because lack of ID can not be refunded or rolled over in any manner.
Minors (under 16) attending with their parents do not need to have ID.

I don't have an ID, what do I need to do?
We understand that there are still some people out there without picture IDs. If you do not have a picture ID with birthdate, please bring a notarized letter with your physical description and your birthdate.

I still have questions...
If you have any questions, feel free to email registration and we will try to help you.

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

So what do you get when you add bunch of fun loving furries, some good old fashioned "Southern Hospitality" and a Labor Day Weekend, in Mississippi?

MFM 2011 that's what!

Whether you are new to the furry fandom, or a seasoned veteran, or even if you think you know MFM, come down and visit your southern furry roots once again, for one of the premiere anthropomorphic conventions in the Southeast. 2011 promises to be a BANNER year for MFM. In its 15th year, MFM boasts many exciting changes including:
New Hotel, 125 acres of lush grounds.
Better Location (just 30 miles from Memphis) in beautiful Olive Branch, Mississippi
New and exciting programming, that offers something for everyone!

NEWS FLASH!!!

MFM Needs YOU to make MFM an even better con in 2011:

Volunteers are the driving force behind the success of any con, as a volunteer, one receives some nice incentives for a small donation of their time. This can include, but is not limited to:
Free Con Gear
T-shirts
Exclusive prints made just for MFM for our volunteers
Disounts on membership for next year's con
...and more!
Excited yet? Well then come on down to the friendly state of Mississippi over Labour Day Weekend, and join us for some furry fun done up Southern Style!

Visit our website at www.mephitfurmeet.org, and click on the Volunteers link for info on how to donate some time for a great cause!!

I look forward to seeing *YOU* there!
All the best,
Rewa "Rukario" Schneidau, Volunteer Coordinator MFM 2011
e-mail: rukario71[at]yahoo.com


--=={ 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 }==--

Donations have already started coming in for the Tiger Haven Charity Auction! I hope that you are also thinking about what you could give to help our charity. Now while everyone is cleaning out their closets is the time to keep a look out for great items for the auction. Even if you are unsure about making it to the auction you can ship things to me (Princess B) and I'll get them there for you. I have recently had to move so contact me for the correct address. If you just can't find anything awesome to donate then start saving up now and plan to be there and buy some of the great things you are sure to see.

The auction is only possible by your help, and the kitties need you! See you there!

Tiger Haven is a safe haven for big cats. Tiger Haven rescues large cats such as lions, tigers, and panthers from all over the United States. These big cats may be anything from older circus or zoo cats, to cats that were obtained illegally or were neglected or abused. Once these cats have been rescued by Tiger Haven, they have a forever home. Tiger Haven is a no kill shelter that does not sell or breed their cats.

Tiger Haven started with just one cat many years ago and has grown to over 250 big cats. All these cats require enclosures to live in, food and veterinary care. These costs add up and care for each cat costs thousands each year. Tiger Haven is a nonprofit organization, which means that they rely on donations from caring individuals. The auction held each year at Mephit Fur Meet is often the largest single contributor to Tiger Haven. Beyond the normal care for the big cats, the money raised at MFM has built multiple enclosures for Tiger Haven. These are nice enclosures that become a forever home for a big cat in need.

Tiger Haven is located in eastern Tennessee and usually affords MFM a couple of their long time workers to be with us at MFM and at the charity auction. This is not a nameless, faceless organization that we are blindly helping. These workers will happily answer any questions you have about Tiger Haven. These people work hard everyday to ensure these big cats have a safe and comfortable home for life.

Money or items donated to the charity auction held every year at MFM all go directly to Tiger Haven to be used to help these big cats in need. These big cats cannot personally thank you but their appreciation for their great care is seen everyday by the workers of Tiger Haven. On behalf of these big cats who now enjoy a safe home in the caring walls of Tiger Haven we wish to thank you for any help you can give.

--=={ Programming }==--

We are diligently working to get programming for MFM 2011 set. With the new facility we have a lot of new opportunities for space and events - both indoor and outdoor! If you have suggestions or ideas for panels/events, please let us know before June 15th, as that is our cutoff deadline for programming. We can't wait to see you there!

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,Wolfpaws, Contact Information can be found at http://www.mephitfurmeet.org/programming

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

As always We look forward to Gaming with everyone in the LAN room. It is always a blast hearing someone respond to getting fragged, or everyone cheering on that sole surviving player as they fight off the final wave of Invasion. So please bring your machines and lap tops to join us in the LAN room for a Frag fest. Even if you don't plan on spending a lot of time in the LAN room, bring your rig and let others play when your out enjoying the rest of the convention.

Have you just updated your machine with the latest and greatest part? Don’t want the old parts collecting dust in your closet? Give them to the LAN room.

Things we need:

Motherboard and CPU’s (dual core or better)
Power Supply units 400 watts and up
RAM: DDR, DD2, DDR3
CD/DVD ROMs (sata preferred)
SATA hard drives
Video cards. PCI-E (preferred) or AGP
LCD monitors (monitors with a few dead pixels accepted.)
Games CD/DVD’s (for every machine we have we need a copy of the game)



All donations are non-tax deductible and Help the LAN room staff put on better LANs.
Please email Misha69[at]comcast.net

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

Hey furs! Come join us in the Video Room for your favorite furry movies on the big-screen and lots of popcorn during MFM 2011! We're excited to be back again to provide the living room for your MFM home. This year we want your help to decide what to show in the MFM Video Room. If you like movies and want to help, just fill out the Video Room Survey and make your voice heard! Go here:
http://tinyurl.com/mfm2011VRSurvey
Thanks for your help to make the video room awesome!

--=={ Writing Track }==--

The Writing Track is gearing up for a variety of events for experienced writers, readers, and anyone curious about the art. Our yearly Writer’s Meet & Greet will offer a chance to socialize with fellow writers over
free snacks and drinks. We'll also be doing a basic talk on the Writer‘s Toolbox, a set of techniques for beginning and advanced storytelling.

Military SF is the theme of another of this year's talks, from at least one writer who's got experience in combining furry fiction with the art of war. We'll also talk about Writing For Games, involving both tabletop
and online role-playing games.

Finally, we're considering using you for our experiments. Do you like both gaming and writing? We'd like to try a world-building crossover in which two groups of people design and run a short tabletop RPG adventure for each other. Interested?

Contact me with feedback and other ideas at <kschnee@xepher.net>. See you in September!

-Kris Schnee

--=={ MFM Art Track }==--

"Can you draw? Can you render? Are you good at crafts? If so I want you!
I have two art panels right now and I want more, Please e-mail me at smurfs4ever[at]hotmail.com if your interested and we'll get you set up."

--=={ MFM Critter ConSuite }==--

This year's Critter ConSuite will once again have a wide variety of snackies for this year's attendees with the traditional Cafe Karina Bagel Breakfast on Saturday and Sunday. Karina is contemplating ways of integrating this year's theme into both decor and food. Suggestions will be cheerfully welcomed and considered.

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

MFM wouldn't be the same without the Masq. Never fear though, there will be a Masq this year. If you are a fursuiter or pawpetter you are invited to join in and present an act. Just contact Blue Heeler SunFire for any details or information. It's fun and exciting.

The crowd filters in with lights half on. There is anticipation in the air, talking between friends, sounds mashing together. This all quiets down and the anticipation goes higher as the lights dim in the seats,and the stage brightens up. The MC tiger comes out and introduces the first act..... which could be you. Yes, You should start thinking and planning about what act you are going to perform in the MFM Masq. We have some good established acts, but are always looking for more. Now's the time to work on it, and figure out all what you wish to do. You'll be glad you were in the 2011 Masq.
--
Blue Heeler SunFire


--=={ MFM First Aid Hints! }==--

Looking back on the past year, my constant begging for people to drink lots of water had a large impact on MFM. I am proud to say that everyone remained well hydrated and I had no reports of over exhaustion from our suiters or our attendees. It is my hopes that this year, our trend of having only very minor medical incidents continues. That being said, there’s a few things I want to bring up. Last year was sort of a strange year here in the south, the temperature was lower than normal. However that can’t be counted on happening again, so this year, PLEASE remember to make FULL use of the headless lounge. Also, the staff from the hotel made sure that the water coolers in all the public rooms were always stocked so, as is my usual saying, drink more water.

To our Suiters, please remember that your body sweats to lose heat, but you also lose a lot of important salts and electrolytes, so it is my suggestion to have yourself a sports drink or two every day. I do not meant energy drink, as those do not help keep things normal in your body, I mean Gatorade or Powerade or something along those lines.

Also, a touchy subject but must be said, PLEASE SHOWER! The facility staff actually came up and thanked me for mentioning that in the video last year. While the staff at the Convention center/hotel is extremely diligent and very courteous, it is our own responsibility to be careful of stinging insects and snakes. If you see a snake, don’t touch it! I know that sounds like it should be common sense, but I’ve personally seen it happen.

IF you are allergic to stings/bites from insects, PLEASE CARRY YOUR MEDICATIONS WITH YOU! I cannot stress enough the importance of this. While yes there is the ambulance about 2 miles down the road, by the time the 911 call is made, it then has to go to the dispatcher, then out to the ambulance crew and they then have to get up and get into the ambulance and get to the hotel, your looking at possibly more than 5 minutes after the 911 call is made. Sometimes that isn’t fast enough. I have no intention of scaring anyone by saying this, but this comes from a professional paramedic, who has been working the field for 10 years now, and has been attending MFM and working medical for the past several years.

Just remember that here at MFM, we are “under construction” so keep your eyes open for the signs and workers that are out there to make sure you have an enjoyable time and safe convention.

See you there!

--=={ MFM Security Information }==--

Your MFM Security staff is diligently preparing for our first convention in our new home. You can easily recognize security staff at the convention by looking for the bright Animal Control Vests they wear. Please take a moment to read our code of conduct, and ask for clarification on any rule you are unsure of. This is going to be our BEST year yet, and your Security staff will be there keeping watch.

Even though we have moved to an area with a substantially lower crime rate, there are some basic things you can do to protect your personal belongings whenever you travel. Remove all valuables from your car. This includes GPS, Cell Phones, computers, and even radar detectors. Do not have items out in the open to temp passersby. Lock your doors, both car and hotel room, and do not leave cash or valuables out in the open in your room. Following these simple precautions can help make your MFM 2011 an enjoyable weekend. Are you interested in working with Security at the con? Just contact our Volunteer Coordinator and request security.

See you at MFM

Alex

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

For a small convention with about 600-700 people, we do pretty well in terms of having a variety of things for people to do and see.

The dances and music events in general have always been kindaaaaaaaa Meh. It was like

1998: holy shit a packed house, everybody dancing, robot dancing!
1999: more lights, more sound...little less people
2000: lots of light, lots of sound....less people....
...and so on and so on and you get it, you get it.

So when i took back the dance 2 years ago, I dreamed of a total revitalization of the thing. Obviously this is a work in progress.

The first year it was just one dance event

the second, we had dance and karaoke available and tried to cover a wide swath.

So this year, we're changing the game again.

We will not be bringing back Happy hardcore. Not because we didn't like it. We did, but hardcore has a limited audience, and MFM really is a small convention.

We will be dividing the nights into themes.

Thursday Night will be our Karaoke Mixer and Impromptu Top 40's/ Lounge Called "Night Flight"

Friday Night will be our House/Dnb/Dubstep/Etc/Electronica Night Called "Off the Grid" -Art for poster tentatively being provided by beowulf

Saturday night will be our Top 40's Pop and Hip-Hop Night entitled "The Bump N Grind Haus"

Sunday night will be our Old Skool Jams and request lounge called "One Last Round"

To Our contributors from last year, we appreciated all that you did, and we'll be calling some of you back for an interest check to see what your plans are.

So My question is now, If you're a DJ, and we asking only Pro and Semi-Pro Jocks here, to step up and give us your best stuff.

We're planning a bigger promotional engine this year to get more interest in these events, and also the possibility of some monetary incentives to play MFM (not being specific because we don't know).

Before there's a lot of belching and whining about what "pro" or "semi-pro" is, Let me stop you. Pro means you played lots of other events, parties, shows, have a proven track record, and know how to read the crowds, making lightning fast decisions on the fly, and be a real draw for conventions"

Semi-pro people, like parties, bedroom DJ's,Second life DJ's, etc. We want you too. Come to MFM, prove your skills, show you can hang with the big boys, and help promote yourself.


--=={ 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 MFM Programming on the website. This will be provided on a 'first come, first served' basis.

--=={ Mailing Lists }==--

General chat for those interested in or attending MFM 2011 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 2011.We are going to have a new amazing space for the Dealer’s Room this year! There are a few spots left for this years new Dealer’s Room. For more information and forms to order a spot, please visit our website:

http://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 CONSTRUCTING!

Give us your art!
Give us your short stories!
Make your 2011 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:

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. Please contact us for details and pricing

MFM 15………BE THERE!!!!

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

MFM 14 – Welcome Home To Where The Wild Things Are - Southern Style!!

Labor Day Weekend 2010 - September 3 - 5
Guest of Honor: Razzek - http://razzek.deviantart.com/

It will be here before we know it when Tyger will open MFM 14 with these words “Welcome Home”. That’s right, we are quickly approaching the start of Mephit Fur Meet 2010, the place so many of us now call home. Make your plans now to attend one of the BEST gatherings in the furry community. This year what better way to welcome you home with our theme "Where The Wild Things - Southern Style! There is no wilder bunch than then Furs and we at MFM are all about showing Southern Hospitality! Fun, Furs, Friends and a lot of surprises!

Yes, Welcome Home brings a very special meaning to this year's MFM!! We are please to now call The Whispering Woods Hotel & Conference Center our new home. How many other Furry gatherings do you know can claim to having their own 175 acre retreat center to call home?!
http://www.wwconferencecenter.com/
See below for booking instructions and special information - You MUST book your room directly with the hotel!

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

PLEASE READ THESE RULES IN THEIR ENTIRETY BEFORE ENTERING.

The rules for 2010's T-Shirt Contest are:

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.
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.

2) Who is eligible to enter?

Everyone! To be fair to all artists, we are continuing the requirement this year that the winner of the previous year's Attendees Choice will not be eligible for this year's Attendees Choice. They will still be allowed to enter, and may be considered for either the Director's Choice or Staff Choice.

3) What do I submit?
The overall rating for the piece should be a "G" to "PG" rating - if you wouldn't wear it in your elderly grandmother's house, don't put it on your entry! The piece must feature a skunk as the main subject or subjects. It should also bear either "Mephit FurMeet" or "MFM" as well as the year or corresponding anniversary number (i.e.: 2010 or 14). Entries that misspell the name of the convention will be disqualified.

Our theme this year is "Welcome Home To Where The Wild Things Are - Southern Style"

For an entry to be eligible for voting, two versions of the entry MUST be submitted - one for display/voting, and a second, higher-resolution piece for use should that entry win or be selected for other use by a member of staff.

Display Piece: No more than 800 x 600, This display piece should not contain a signature to show who created this (We will go into more detail on this later). Artists need not worry about misuse of their artwork, as this piece will be watermarked by the staff as being an MFM T-Shirt Entry prior to being placed on the website for display. The "Display Piece" should be submitted as a .JPG or .GIF.

Final Piece: This will be the actual artwork used by our printing company to make the t-shirts, or the staff should your piece be used in any other function. This finished work SHOULD contain a signature which will appear on the t-shirt. The recommended dimensions are at least 10 inches high at 300 dots per inch or higher. The "Final Piece" should be submitted in Adobe Illustrator (.ai) format, although TIFF or EPS will also be acceptable. This is by request of our printer that it be sent as Illustrator format.

Both the display and the final piece must be black and white ONLY
(GRAYSCALE AND HALFTONED IMAGES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE, PERIOD).

When the artwork has been received, you will be notified within 72 hours that it was received. If you did not receive a notification within 72 hours, please do not resend your email, but instead a follow up to see if it was received and the administrator of the contest just plain forgot *grin*.

4) Display of artwork

Once again, we will be running a 'blind' contest. We will only display the title of the piece, not who the creator is. By doing this, we hope to make the contest fairer by making everyone choose the submission based upon the piece itself, not the artist. Voting will be the same as in previous years - commencing for one week, after which votes determined to be ineligible will be discarded and the design which gets the majority of valid votes will be the winner.

After voting has finished and the director's choice has been selected, the t-shirt entry page will be updated with the names of the artists who submitted each entry.

5) When do you need it?
Cutoff Date for Submitting Entries is 11:59 PM Central time on Thursday, July 1, 2010.

6) Where do we send it?
Please submit all entries to tshirt2010[at]mephitfurmeet.org

7) Other things.

Each artist may enter up to three pieces for inclusion in the contest. The administrator of the contest shall abstain from voting. The rules for voting will remain the same as in past years, where for a vote to be valid, the corresponding email address must be subscribed to one of Mephit FurMeet's mailing lists. IP Addresses will be logged, and MFM reserves the right to disqualify multiple votes from the same IP.

8) Some stuff you need to know (Better read it, it affects you!)

By submitting an entry to the Mephit FurMeet T-Shirt contest, you are granting Mephit FurMeet and its parent corporation, Mid South and Tennessee Anthropomorphic Arts Association (MST3A) an irrevocable, non-exclusive license to use the entry for promotional purposes. The original creators of the work are permitted to use the work in their own portfolios and promotions. Mephit FurMeet and MST3A reserve the right to review all entries and not allow any entry that it deems inappropriate (i.e.: drug/alcohol references, violent or sexual content, or possible trademark/copyright violations).

MFM shall in no way be responsible for entries that are lost in transit, either via email or postal service. If we do not receive an entry before an established cutoff date, the entry will not be included in the contest. Also, if you do not submit both required versions, your entry will not be included.


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

*ALL SUITES ARE SOLD OUT*ROOMS AT MAIN HOTEL ALMOST SOLD OUT*

I have been working hard with the hotel to clear up a few duplicate room reservations and also we have been able to get the block of rooms being held for another group (they were moved to the sister hotel of WW) But once this last block of rooms is gone they will be GONE!!! The hotel will be taking a waitlist and I will be working with them to get the reservations confirmed at the Fairfield in that is also on property (about a block across the lawn from the main hotel)

MFM will be at our new home this year!
Welcome to Whispering Woods Hotel & Conference Center!
http://www.wwconferencecenter.com

Set in the midst of 175 beautifully wooded acres, Whispering Woods Hotel and Conference Center is the ideal place to get down to business. Whispering Woods, located on the outskirts of Memphis, Tennessee, is the perfect place.Whispering Woods proudly features 181 newly renovated guest rooms, over 40,000 square feet of first class meeting space and the areas finest catered cuisine. All this and more within an easy drive of Memphis International Airport, the famous Beale Street music scene and the nations 3rd largest casino market, Tunica, Mississippi.

Each of our spacious, newly renovated guestrooms and parlor suites at Whispering Woods were designed and tastefully appointed with your comfort in mind. You’ll appreciate the numerous in-room conveniences.

Features include elctronic door locks, hair dryers, irons and ironing boards, radio alarm clocks, coffee makers, premium cable television and in-room movies, well lighted work area, phone with voice mail, call waiting and data port, hi-speed wireless internet access, on-demand climate control and full length blackout drapes. Every room features sliding glass doors leading out to a balcony overlooking the beautiful grounds. In response to customer preference, Whispering Woods became a smoke free establishment effective January 1, 2007. There is no smoking anywhere inside the hotel facilty. However, designated outdoor smoking locations are available at the numerous entrances to the hotel. THE HOTEL DOES CHARGE A $150 FEE IF CAUGHT SMOKING IN YOUR ROOM

Whispering Woods DOES allow ADA qualified service animals ONLY. Please let then know when you are making your reservation you will have a service animal.

Relax in our new outdoor swimming pool and shoot some hoops on our basketball court. In addition, the hotel provides a gazebo and open space for scavenger hunts or team building activities.
Indoors, get a complete workout in our fitness room equipped with treadmills, and elliptical bicycle.

Whispering Woods Hotel and Conference Center is situated just minutes from Memphis, TN in Olive Branch, Mississippi. Convenient and accessible to Interstates 240, 55 and 40 (15 minutes), Memphis International Airport MEM (20 minutes), and Downtown/Graceland/Beale Street (25 minutes), getting to Whispering Woods has never been easier.

The Hacks Cross entrance to Whispering Woods is now traffic light controlled making access into the hotel easier and safer. A green "Whispering Woods Hotel" directional sign is mounted next to the traffic light.

Complimentary airport shuttle service is available to and from Memphis International Airport from 7:00 am to 10:30 pm daily. All transportation arrangements MUST be made 24 hours in advance with the hotel’s front desk staff for your return trip contact the front desk 24 hours prior to departure to arrange return transportation to Memphis International Airport.

Please call 662-895-2941 to make a reservation Mon-Fri 7 am – 10 pm.

Whispering Woods Hotel and Conference Center
11200 East Goodman Road
Olive Branch, MS 38654

Telephone: (662) 895-2941
Fax: (662) 895-1590

--=={ 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. We've been very busy since September. The cultural theme chosen for 2010 is The Cradle of Civilization: Your Furry Journey Begins Here! Here's our tentative panel proposals:

Life is what happens when you're making other plans.

Circumstances have forced a change of topic. We'd initially intended to cover African mythology in celebration of MFM's new life but we discovered, to our dismay, that so very many of the books were missing from our libraries, out of print, or prohibitively expensive that we simply couldn't give you the quality programming you've come to anticipate from us.

Enter, strangely enough, the movie "Lawrence of Arabia". We watched it...and then read his autobiography...and then read his biographies. Through the infamous Uncrowned King of the Desert, we discovered a culture with even older roots --- older than Africa, older than Egypt.

We proudly present to you The Cradle of Civilization: Your Furry Journey Begins Here!

We'll be looking at the mythologies of the people who lived in the deltas between the Tigris and Euprhates in what we now call the Middle East. This is a series of cultures rife with anthropomorphic potential: scorpion bodied men, gryphons, all manner of mythological and existing beasts. Think "The Mummy" or "Epic of Gilgamesh", shifting sands and lost ruins, undiscovered intellectual treasures! Drag out your khakis, strap on your pith helmet and join us as we explore this area so rich with human and anthropomorphic history.

We will, of course, also be offering the standard panels you have come to expect:

Introduction to Meditation - Don't know how? Need a refresher? Just need a moment to calm your mind and relax away from the joyful chaos of a furry convention? This panel goes over useful techniques requiring no mats, complicated poses, or incenses. We'll give you the basic tools you need for contacting your spirit guide or totem animal.

Guided Meditation - Put what you learned in the first panel to good use. We'll take you on a carefully designed journey which will allow you to explore your psyche and open yourself to messages from the animal world. This year, weather permitting, we'll have the opportunity for the very first time to perform this meditation in a natural environment. Who knows what you might discover?

That's Bull...- Very prominent and important in Middle Eastern mythology, we'll be taking a closer look at the common cow. Why was it so important to them? How did it come to be associated with kings?
Come find out, you're in for a treat...an that's no bull.

By special request, we are doing an encore presentation of The Bear. If you missed this one last year, you will definitely want to catch it this year. We plan on bringing back one past panel each year by special request so let us know which ones you want to see. These do not have to be related to the year's chosen culture.

As a compliment to our meditation panel, Simtra will be offering a short yoga class. Learn some animal poses and get the kinks out of your body so that your mind can concentrate on other things.

If you want to follow along, you should periodically check out our blog on the MFM web site. We list which books we'll be using and, when possible, where you can get them. We also have a wish list. If you're feeling generous, buy us books! Each year, we rack up enough library fees to rebuild Alexandria. Want to know what we need? It's right here:

http://www.amazon.com/wishlist/31GZ.....cm_wl_rlist_go

We have so much more planned. Further dispatches as events warrant.

-=={Physically Challenged in the Furry Community}==-

Join Rukario in an entertaining and informative “round-table” discussion about being physically challenged in the furry community, and some personal experiences on how the Furry Community has impacted his life.

Fursuiting for the Physically Challenged
Panel Description:
In this panel Rukario, a fursuiter from New York City, discusses challenges about being physically challenged and being an active fursuiter, discusses the rewards and the challenges of how costuming has impacted his life. In this roundtable discussion, participants ask questions, and active participation is encouraged.

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

Wanna come out and play? This year's gaming track will have lots of opportunities for you to play your favorite games and learn some new ones as well. The gaming lounge is open most of the con, starting
after breakfast and running at least until after the unofficial traditional game of Are You a Werewolf? around midnight. We will have lots of games (board, card, strategy, etc.) but you are welcome to bring your own as well.

Looking for an opportunity to gain volunteer hours during the convention? Come demonstrate or run a game in the gaming lounge. You don't have to be a "Game Master", just have a willingness and patience
to show others how to play.

Also, we will be continuing the annual Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament to benefit Tiger Haven. Look for information in the future about how to sign up and help us raise money for the kitties. We are also looking for donations for prizes, so if you have something in mind (artists and dealers in particular), email either
caritas_skunk[at]windstream.net or demariana@gmail.com.

--=={ Fursuits, Fursuits, Fursuits!!! }==-

We have no better hotel than at MFM for Fursuits! All of the hotel floors have ramp access!! No elevators if you don't want to use them! We have a new wonderful facility and we plan to use it to it's fullest this year! This year we will have some great programming organized by our Fursuit Track Head - Ryngs Rat, Fursuit Games organized by Gilmore Lion and this year we will be introducing the Fursuit Toy Box!! No set Fursuit event going on and you want to frolic? We will have all kings of things like hula hoops, balls and other toys for the Fursuiters to play with!!

--=={ 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.

Registration for MFM is now open. Please go to our website to register:
http://www.mephitfurmeet.org/register

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
Now to August 1, 2010: $35

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

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 14 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 }==--

Tiger Haven is a safe haven for big cats. Tiger Haven rescues large cats such as lions, tigers, and panthers from all over the United States. These big cats may be anything from older circus or zoo cats, to cats that were obtained illegally or were neglected or abused. Once these cats have been rescued by Tiger Haven, they have a forever home. Tiger Haven is a no kill shelter that does not sell or breed their cats.

Tiger Haven started with just one cat many years ago and has grown to over 250 big cats. All these cats require enclosures to live in, food and veterinary care. These costs add up and care for each cat costs thousands each year. Tiger Haven is a nonprofit organization, which means that they rely on donations from caring individuals. The auction held each year at Mephit Fur Meet is often the largest single contributer to Tiger Haven. Beyond the normal care for the big cats, the money raised at MFM has built multiple enclosures for Tiger Haven. These are nice enclosures that become a forever home for a big cat in need.

Tiger Haven is located in eastern Tennessee and usually affords MFM a couple of their long time workers to be with us at MFM and at the charity auction. This is not a nameless, faceless organization that we are blindly helping. These workers will happily answer any questions you have about Tiger Haven. These people work hard everyday to ensure these big cats have a safe and comfortable home for life.

Money or items donated to the charity auction held every year at MFM all go directly to Tiger Haven to be used to help these big cats in need. These big cats cannot personally thank you but their appreciation for their great care is seen everyday by the workers of Tiger Haven. On behalf of these big cats who now enjoy a safe home in the caring walls of Tiger Haven we wish to thank you for any help you can give.



--=={ Programming }==--

We are diligently working to get programming for MFM 2010 set. With the new facility we have a lot of new opportunities for space and events - both indoor and outdoor! If you have suggestions or ideas for panels/events, please let us know before June 15th, as that is our cutoff deadline for programming. We can't wait to see you there!

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,Wolfpaws, 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!

The Video Room Staff is psyched to bring together a brand-new video room befitting the brand-new hotel, featuring a new high-quality 7.1 surround sound system, a huge 8 foot screen and plenty of seating. We also hope to screen selected features in higher resolution, bringing the VR closer to a theater experience than ever before. Continuing on the successes of last year, we're bringing you a fresh batch of Furry, including new releases, some classic favorites and rarely-seen treats with free popcorn available throughout the con. Other new and exciting developments may be forthcoming, including something for those who like to heckle bad movies and even for those who like to draw. The MFM Video Room - making sure "welcome home" includes a living room.

--=={ Writing Track }==--

The furry fandom has a special take on several artforms; graphic art, puppeteering and fursuiting all come to mind. But only furry authors thrive on the stuff of pure imagination, undiluted by mundane material limits and free to cast their spells upon the canvas of the naked mind. At our new home in 2010, Mephit's Writing track will explore the nuts and bolts of how to craft art from the stuff of dreams, as well as offer chances for furry authors and publishers to just get together and talk shop. We've been exploring the creative process for many years at Mephit, and have had a ton of fun along the way. So, come join us and see what it's all about!

--=={ MFM Art Track }==--

Artists wanted (SHAMWOW!)
We need you, please come and draw, paint, sculpt, weld,tattoo(well...maybe not tattoo..or welding) or whatever you specialty is and email me at smurfs4ever @ hotmail.com about hosting a panel.

I promise we will have easels that actually work this year;)

--=={ MFM Critter ConSuite }==--

This year's Critter ConSuite will once again have a wide variety of snackies for this year's attendees with the traditional Cafe Karina Bagel Breakfast on Saturday and Sunday. Karina is contemplating ways of integrating this year's theme into both decor and food. Suggestions will be cheerfully welcomed and considered.

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

MFM wouldn't be the same without the Masq. Never fear though, there will be a Masq this year. If you are a fursuiter or pawpetter you are invited to join in and present an act. Just contact Blue Heeler SunFire
for any details or information. It's fun and exciting.

The sound echo'd around the town. The whistle, that same whistle that always meant the same thing. This time, it was different. Well, the whistle wasn't different, the fox running down the street towards the whistle was different. He was late, yes, that's what the whistle meant, he was late. As he rounded the corner, he could see it. The boat was slowly back paddling away from the shore. He cried out, and fortunatly the deck workers noticed him and didn't fully raise the gang plank. There was a few shaken hands between them as the fox got closer and closer. He took the pack off his back and tossed it, hitting the ramp as with practice. He then jumped himself, arms flailing. There was much discussion on the deck of the boat, until the fox pulled himself up on the ramp. Some coins changed hands as one of the gentleman stepped forward to the fox. "Someday, You won't make it." The boats whistle chimed off again as the mighty ship started down the lazy river. "But you made it this time, welcome home." The deckhand patted the fox on the back and lead him towards the interior.
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That's right, time is approaching for those immortal words, "Welcome Home." Of course with thoughts of MFM coming up, the famous Masquerade is also approaching. Time is shorter than you might think, so make sure you are planning and preparing for the excellent acts that always grace our stage. Of course, our sound doggy would like to remind you that you should bring a CD or USB thing with only your song on it. Double check your song on a different source than you recorded it on to make sure it works regardless. I will have the sign up on Friday night, and would like to know what acts are being planned. Sunday is practice then the performance. The theme of this year is Southern Hospitality.


--
Blue Heeler SunFire

--=={ MFM First Aid Hints! }==--

Greetings from the land of cold weather!!

After a nice, cold, snowy winter here in Pittsburgh, I wanted to take a moment to remind everyone of some very important things. We on the Medical staff are here to help you have a healthy and incident free con experience. With that in mind, we would like to remind everyone that as wild as the weather can be, MFM has traditionally been very hot and humid. PLEASE drink plenty of water. I know spending time in fursuit is fun and that some suiters see this as what they should do the entire con. We want you all to have fun and enjoy yourselves, but please take advantage of the Headless Lounge to stop for a while and cool off and drink something. And for our non suiters, feel free to drop by the con suite and grab something to drink. Its easy during these times to get some very serious medical problems, including heat exhaustion and heat stroke. And please remember to have a fair sized meal during the day, your body will need all the energy it can get to enjoy all the fun activities that are planned. On a personal note, i would like to encourage everyone who takes medication to make yourself a list of all your medications and allergies and keep them near your license/ID just in the worst case we have to have someone taken by ambulance. We just want everyone to have a good time. Again, please remember that we are here to help you, so if you need medical assistance with something, find any member of staff and ask them to contact the medical team. Thank you all and I hope to see you all there. Also, the medical staff does not have any drugs. We do not carry Aspirin or Tylenol or Motrin or Advil or Bennadryl. If you have allergies or headaches or anything else you need medication for, please bring it.

On behalf of the entire staff, the medical staff would like again to welcome you home to our new home, Whispering Woods. Our Medical head, Goliath, who has been coming to MFM since MFM 2004, and is a practicing paramedic and paramedic instructor, would like to announce that this year he is proud to have restructured the medical staff to serve you better. He would like to welcome Ashley Fox and Tigeris Tiger, his assistants, and the rest of his staff to a new beginning and new procedures. If you are experiencing any medical issues at the convention, feel free to stop by Con Ops on the Mezzanine level and ask for a medical staff member. We will have a dedicated room to discuss things with you and try to do our best to help you out of public con space where everyone could crowd around you. Also, any staff member can contact the medical staff, so if you’re out and about and need a member of medical, find any staff member and ask them to contact us. If you have medical experience and would be interested in helping out at various times during the con, please come by Con Ops and talk to Goliath. If he isn’t there when you stop by, please leave some contact information with either the med/security dispatcher or with any other Ops personnel and they will get it to him.

Goliath

--=={ MFM Security Information }==--

Your MFM Security staff is diligently preparing for our first convention in our new home. You can easily recognize security staff at the convention by looking for the bright Animal Control Vests they wear. Please take a moment to read our code of conduct, and ask for clarification on any rule you are unsure of. This is going to be our BEST year yet, and your Security staff will be there keeping watch.

Even though we have moved to an area with a substantially lower crime rate, there are some basic things you can do to protect your personal belongings whenever you travel. Remove all valuables from your car. This includes GPS, Cell Phones, computers, and even radar detectors. Do not have items out in the open to temp passersby. Lock your doors, both car and hotel room, and do not leave cash or valuables out in the open in your room. Following these simple precautions can help make your MFM 2010 an enjoyable weekend. Are you interested in working with Security at the con? Just contact our Volunteer Coordinator and request security.

See you at MFM

Alex

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

Its that time of year again to shake some tails and Attempt to impress (or embarrass) your friends!

Hang out with old friends and meet some new ones at Our Thursday Night Karaoke Jet-lag party,
Shake your booty on Friday night with DJ. PistolPup and friends for Our Friday Night Club Jam,
and Come One Come all to Our Saturday Late Nite Karaoke Party.


--=={ 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 2010. 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 2010 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 14………BE THERE!!!!

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

2009 was an interesting year for sure. LOTS AND LOTS of changes, some good, some not so good. It has been a big learning experience for me.

So here is looking back at my year end wrap up from 2008

First the goals....

I'm still sticking with the plan of new things, new adventures, new achievements.
(I def did pretty good with this!)

I want to get a 2nd bike (still keeping my other one) just want to have something that is heavier (mine is only 360lbs) for longer distance riding. I want to do a couple longer distance rides in 2009.
(Well common sense prevailed and I traded in my bike for my new one, a Buell XB12XT Ulysses. It's the ultimate bike I wanted and it just really fell into place how things happened)

Camping! I'm planning on at least one camping trip!
(sighs didn't make it)

Continue on getting myself into better shape. I think I'm going to be due for an asthma meds change after the first of the year so hoping that I have as good or better success than I have had so far. It's nice to be able to breath better.
(Doc increased the asthma meds dosage and also looked at the pain study I went through and am borderline for a change there. The pain study showed I was border line between level 2 and level 3 and I really don't want to make the jump to the heavier meds but will depend on if I can get my back into better shape)

Explore and learn more about myself and try to figure out what I want to be when I grow up.
(I did pretty good I think. I re-united myself with my family after 25 years. Met nieces and nephews that I had never met including my next older brother's son Scott who he and I really hit it off)

Just try and generally get more done. This past 18 months have been hard and more times then not, things didn't get accomplished the way I wanted because I was just mentally worn out and no motivation or energy to get a lot done.
(Got a lot done and still more to do. The move upstairs while no real preplanning done will make things lot easier for everyone. Also getting ready to lighten the load on a lot of "stuff" that I have that is just collecting dust that someone else might enjoy)

I want to expand a bit with my catering. Having access to a brand new commercial kitchen will help a lot!
(Now have regular clients with weekly jobs, it's nice but tiring!)

Def looking forward to wanting to be more active and get more exercise.
(This will continue into the new year!)

And what all went on this year.......

The year started interestingly and I did have a lot of positive things happen in my life over 2009.

I also had some big negatives. This included letting go of my best husky friend Mitchell after 14 years the week after my birthday. His health had been getting slowly worse to the point he could no longer even stand so I had to make the decision to let him go. I was there with him all the way through holding his paw and petting him and he was never left alone. It was tough but something that I had to do. Now 6+ months later, I'm starting to think about maybe getting a puppy/younger dog sometime this year. Just going to see how things go. I def want it to be a Husky or Malamute (or mix). I know I probably can't afford more than a pound puppy which is fine since that is what Dusty is. Actually have a possibility and will see how things work out there. Both Dusty and Kima are up there in age and when the time comes that one or the other moves to the next plane, I don't want them to go without canine companionship since both are such social dogs. So adding sooner it will help keep them maybe feeling younger having a younger dog around and less trauma/stress later.

My panic attacks have pretty much subsided with the occasional tight chest and small freak out. I have only had a few times over the year that I had to take my "magic pill". The worst thing about them is that they 99% of the time trigger an asthma attack which I think is worse than the panic attack itself. My biggest trigger is still high stress situations where I feel cornered. I have learned to deal with a lot and still learning.

Spike's dog Titus had to have surgery a couple weeks ago (he is doing great) and to help him out we swapped floors (Titus is on restricted movement for 8-10 weeks) of the house so we are now upstairs and Spike and Titus are downstairs. Dusty was soooooo not happy about the move at first but I think actually she perfers it upstairs now more than down. What was Spike's bedroom (for those that have been to the house) is now the upstairs living room and we have a separate bedroom (where Maui slept when he lived here) and a combined guest room/Silver's studio. We still have a lot of containers to sort through/get rid of stuff but it's really looking good. We had to put some $$$ into shelving and stuff because there is only one closet upstairs but it's worked well. Just have to figure out the rest of where stuff goes. The upstairs bathroom has been slowly getting redone with a nice curved shower curtain rod (it's amazing how much that opens up a small shower) and a few other things we still want to do in the bathroom when we get the time/money.

I have been doing a lot of back end work on MFM getting things for like the Con Suite and Karina to make her life as easy as possible. It's going to be an amazing year I think. This really is a new beginning. Ironically.....I was asked to give a job reference a month or so ago and our great rep that was at the Holiday Inn, Karla is now working at Whispering Woods and will be overseeing the group (not to mention the butthead GM at the Holiday Inn was fired a couple weeks ago) So lots happening there on the MFM front.

Looking forward to getting my W-2's so I can do my taxes. I get the sales tax back on my motorcycle, YAY! I can get my cushion built back up that has taken a pounding lately for things.

My nephew Scott has come to visit. It's def been a fun visit. I def know I cannot keep up with a 21 year old and let him do his thing! Sleep is a very wonderful thing!

Bad Dog has been busy. As of 1/1/10 we now have our 3am license!

Well enough ramblings! Happy hopes that this year brings everyone much happiness and good health. Just remember, to always appreciate who and what you have in your life. It's great to want things but you shouldn't forget or take for granted what you already have!

Saying goodbye to a member of my family.

I knew this day would come and prepared myself the best I could.

I had to say goodbye to Mitchell Friday. I got to the vet about 430pm and they had a room ready for me. I had Mitch wrapped in a towel in my arms. He sat in my lap as I petted him and rubbed his stripe. The vet tech came in and spread a blanket out on the floor and I moved down there with him. He layed quietly there with me. I didn't let my hand off of him the entire time. Dr Burrell came in and explained everything and made sure I wanted to be there and I said yes. The iv cath was put in and Mitchy didn't make a move. As the drug was pushed into the pic not a sound or anything, he just layed his head down and went to sleep. I was petting him and talking to him the whole time. Doc did his exam and confirmed it was done and gave me some time with him. I regained my composure and went out and got some special treats for the other guys and just sat in the truck for a while as the tears streamed down. I got a call from Heartland Pet Cremation even before I left the parking lot to tell me not to worry that they already had him and would make sure everything was taken care of properly.

My Mitchy Dog
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Last night when I got home from work and then from FUSE I couldn't get Mitchell to eat anything, not even canned food or treats. He hadn't moved from where I had left him yesterday morning. I got him to get up and helped him into the kitchen and he did get a drink of water but that was it. This morning he hadn't moved from where he was last night and didn't even come into my room where he usually sleeps every night.

I had pretty much already decided that if things kept going down hill I wasn't going to let him be miserable or suffer. I made the final decision last night when I got home and saw the shape he was in. So this morning I arranged to take off early, the vet to be ready when I got there and the cremation service to be able to pick him up tonight still. I was able to keep my composure pretty well through all the phone calls. I had already found the urn I wanted and it's being custom made in aromatic cedar and will have Mitch's picture on it printed on metal that won't fade. The maker of the urn and the cremation service are working together and I should be able to bring him back home where he belongs the end of next week.

The urn

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Mitchell has been with me for almost 14 years. I got him from a breeder when I still lived in Houston. He, Dusty and Kima have been with me through some of the toughest times of my life. No matter what they have been there for me. Mitchell was always my dog and pretty much where I was, he was. He slept every night on the floor side of my bed. I actually have gottem to the point when I get up at night knowing where to step as to not step on him even if I'm mostly still asleep.

I know I'm still going to be looking for him for a while when I get home. He would usually pop out and say hi as soon as he knew I was home. Even of late, when he was pretty much blind he would yip till I answered him and he could know where I was.

I have had more and more ask if they could do anything. I'm planning on doing some type of special memorial for Mitchell. I'm thinking either a sculpture or a piece of art or something. I'll try and figure out what when I can actually compost thoughts more fully. If anyone would want to do something, I set up a special paypal fund for him and his memorial.

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So to close this.....

Mitchell you will always be a part of me, your happy smile and bright eyes, your silly little happy yips. You will always be loved, always be missed, and never ever forgotten. Thank you for the time with me and the happiness you have brought into my life

I'll close with the Rainbow Bridge Poem


Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.


All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.


You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.


Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....


Author unknown...


I love you Mitchell

In this day and age, stability is something that is a rare thing. Life has been good to me. I have stable home, while not fancy, it is comfortable, a good job that pays the bills and 3 wonderful dogs (only slightly spoiled) so I'm not looking to move from Saint Louis area. What I am missing is a best friend. Someone to share good times and bad, to go on walks, window shopping, or just doing silly spur of the moment things. I love to try and to live life to it's fullest so if WoW or SL is your life and all you are interested in and shriek at the thought of going outside, I'm probably not the one for you. I bike, motorcycle, hike, love working in the yard or cooking (I'm a trained chef) ,It's not all go-go-go though! Things like cuddling up and watching a good horror movie, watching a rain storm or what ever catches our fancy. In other words just enjoying life the best ways possible. I have a WIDE variety of kinks and fetishes and while not locked into any, I definitely enjoy more flavors than just vanilla. I'm a definite switch and would like someone that enjoys both sides of things as well.

Looking for friends and hopefully find a friendship that develops into more. Someone to share laughs and good times with and is there when needed for the tough times too. I have become much more health conscious and want someone that takes care of themselves. I do love meeting others though! I'm a professional event planner and professional chef. I have been know to be found here and there and especially at MFM (the Furry Sci-Fi con I run in Memphis) I also host several events in the Saint Louis area throughout the year as well as being very active in the gay community and event planner for the Bad Dog Saloon here in Saint Louis. You have to be comfortable with being in the limelight on occasion and be able to handle being with someone that will, while not flaunting it, end up in the center of things. I don't hide who and what I am and the other person should feel the same

Here is what I'm looking for in someone

Someone that....
Likes to be outside
Likes variety and to try new things
Is not a picky eater and willing to be adventuresome
Doesn't mind/enjoys having a kinky side but still like romance
Likes to kiss and cuddle
Isn't afraid to help around the house
Likes to go out but doesn't mind an evening at home
Doesn't mind that I'm openly gay (but can tone it down when needed) and active in the community
Is willing to participate with me in events and volunteer opportunities (I love doing things together as a couple)
Is willing to be there for emotional support when needed

This is a mutual thing. I want to be there for them as they are there for me

Like I said I'm looking for new friends...near or far. Never know when that special someone will suddenly happen to stop by!

I can also be found here:
http://www.furaffinity.net/user/mideonwerewolf
http://www.myspace.com/mideonwerewolf
http://www.gearfetish.com/wolfknight
http://furry4life.ning.com/profile/Wolfknight

I'm on:
Aim/Yahoo - Woofknight (on here the most)
ICQ - 1960379
Gtalk - mideonwerewolf[at]gmail.com
MSN - tygrcwby[at]hotmail.com

The bar I hang out at (and am the activities director for) is looking for a new design to be used for the bars dart teams. This is something that they would like to be easy to print on a shirt (one or two colors) something that kind of would be a good logo for the Bad Dog Saloon and also something that some how encompasses darts (darts, dart board, etc) The Winner will get a prize and one of the tshirts.

Let me know if you are interested or want more details!

Here is the bar's website http://www.baddogsaloonstl.com

Been single since before the new year. Ready to start out and about again.

Looking for friends and hopefully a friendship that develops into more. Someone to share laughs and good times with and is there when needed for the tough times too. Someone that takes care of themselves. Always love meeting others! I'm a professional Werewolf at Halloween and avid fursuiter the rest of the year. I have been know to be found here and there and especially at MFM (the furmeet I run in Memphis)We also host several events in the Saint Louis area throughout the year as well. I'm very active in the gay community and would like someone that isn't afraid of who and what they are. Love movies (comedy and horror especially), love to cook (I'm a trained chef) and try to make the most of life.

Here is what I'm looking for in someone

Someone that....
Likes to be outside
Likes variety
Is not a picky eater and willing to try new things
Doesn't mind/enjoys having a kinky side
Doesn't mind/enjoys being romantic
Likes to kiss
Isn't afraid to help around the house
Likes to go out but doesn't mind an evening at home
Doesn't mind that I'm openly gay (but can tone it down when needed) and active in the community
Is willing to be there for emotional support when needed
Doesn't mind helping me get out of funk when needed

This is a mutual thing. I want to be there for them as they are there for me

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Mardi Gras Saint Louis – 2/1-2/3 2008

I REALLY need RSVP’s if you are planning on coming. I have to reserve the appropriate spaces for everyone. If we don’t get enough RSVP’s we might be altering the weekend a bit. So if you are planning on coming, please RSVP at tygrcwby[at]hotmail.com

The weather has been all over the place, and I’ll try and keep everyone posted on what parade day weather will be like. So make sure to watch for the updates so you can plan to dress accordingly!

This year we once again have a great weekend planned. On the agenda:

Friday 2/1
Dinner for those arriving early - $10-$15 per person
We will be going at 7pm to Hometown Buffet at Mackenzie Point
7289 Watson Road, Shrewsbury, MO 63119

From there
Cosmic Bowling at Sunset Lanes 7777 Watson Rd. Saint Louis, MO 63119 (Fursuits welcome) $10 per person for shoes and bowling. Arrive around 9pm and bowling starts around 930pm

Saturday 2/2
It’s an EARLY start to get down to the parade route.
Head down to the parade route at 8am SHARP We will grab a bite at the Soulard Coffee Garden then it’s down to the parade route for the The Lumiere Place/Soulard Mardi Gras Grand Parade (all the beads you can snag!) is supposed to start at 11am and runs till around 2pm. http://www.mardigrasinc.com/2008Eve.....nd-Parade.aspx

Afternoon free

Saturday at 5pm we meet back up and grab a bite at Imo’s Pizza 1000 Hampton Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63139-3145 (it’s right across from the entrance to the Zoo) cost $6-$10 per person

Then it’s off to the amazing City Museum 701 N 15th St, St Louis, MO 63103 (Fursuits Welcome, but it doesn’t look like we will have a changing area due to reconstruction at the CM) Admission $8 with an additional $6 if you want to see the World Aquarium. The CM is open till 1am for you to play your heart out in!

For those interested, we will be going over to the Bad Dog Saloon 17 S. Vandeventer Ave St. Louis, MO about 9pm for darts, pool and drinks.

Sunday 2/3
Meet up for Sunday Brunch at 11am We will be going to the Bevo Mill 4749 Gravois
St. Louis, MO for their Sunday Brunch http://www.bevomillstl.com/brunch.htm Cost is $12.95 per person

Afternoon free for trips to the zoo or other museums and departures at your leisure!

We are once again taking a collection up for the beads that well be purchased for handing out to the kids at the Cosmic Bowling and at the City Museum. If you would like to contribute, you can paypal to tygrcwby[at]hotmail.com or let me know how much you want to kick in and give it to me at MG.

Please let me know as soon as you can if you are able to make it or if you have RSVP’d and can’t to tygrcwby[at]hotmail.com

Looking forward to seeing everyone!
Tyger

I'm working on a new suit design and I need someone with some artistic talen to help me make the design come alive. Anyone have some time to do a couple sketches?

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: Hali of Firpine

There are ONLY 60 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!
http://www.mephitfurmeet.org

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

We have added more hotel rooms into the block. You can book online at
http://events.ichotelsgroup.com/DPR.....MEMDR/website/

Get your room quick though because they ARE 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://events.ichotelsgroup.com/DPR.....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!)

--=={ Registration }==--

REGISTRATION CLOSING SOON

The clock is ticking...you only have a month left before preregistraiton for this year's MFM closes on August 1st. Once closed, you'll have to pay the at the door rate, so hurry and save money.

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
$35

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

Go to http://www.mephitfurmeet.org/registration for more information.

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 ccompanied 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 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

--=={ Live Music At MFM! }==--
This year's live music will be provided by Hali.
Matthew Ebel, aka Hali of Firpine (or Hali Heron in Second Life) is a full-time bird and full-time musician. He's been playing piano since he was 5 and touring as a professional musician since 1999. Active in the Furry community since he was 14, he's one of the few osprey in the entire fandom.
You may have heard his classic FurryMUCK theme, "In The MUCK" back in the heyday of telnet. You also may have heard his tunes like "Drive Away" and "I Know You're There" on a few podcasts over the past two years. Recently he's played such prestigious Second Life venues as the Playboy grand opening and the STA Plaza for the Electric Sheep Company, among many others. He even backed up country star Billy Currington at the Grand Ole Opry in 2003.

If you haven't heard his high-energy brand of piano rock yet, just take a listen to these free tracks or check out his website at www.matthewebel.com



--=={ Fursuiting Fun! }==--

Do you have game?? Does your FURSUIT have game? Then get your tail to the MFM Fursuit Games! In the continuing tradition of more than one nite of fun, we will be having open Fursuit Volleyball on Friday nite. We'll have music, and fun will be had! (fursuit, full or partial required) Then on Sunday, the total Fursuit Smackdown happens! Come and watch your favorite suiters frolic, slither, jump, and cheat their way thru the silliest games we can throw at them! This is a BIG draw, so if you're not playing, get a good vantage point early! I, Gilmore the Lion, will be emceeing in suit again this year, assisted by the intrepid T.J. Coyote to see that everything runs smoothly. Come on! What are you waiting for?

--=={ Furs With Puppets! }==--

For Puppet fans, have we got fun for you!
Apart from the Open Call show on Thursday, we have planned a show called "Whose Puppet is it Anyway?", based on the show! The audience will call out words or situations that the puppets can perform. Hilarity? Fun? Absolutely! Other panels include script writing, and one on using advanced puppets, as well as a beginner's panel. So bring all of your puppets to the Meet, as we'll have lots to do!

--=={ Artsy Stuff! }==--

This year MFM has more art panels! Bring your pencils, pens, markers or spraypaint and enjoy tutorials led by such artists as Bushy Cat, Stick, Daroneasa plus several others. It will be fun I assure you. If you want to host your own art panel to show the masses what you do artistically then feel free to drop me an email at smurfs4ever[at]hotmail.com before time runs out.

--=={ Gaming! }==--

With MFM focusing on it's 11th year in 2007, it's only natural that 7 and 11 factor into this, and when you think about Vegas, you think about games! MFM Gaming will have you set up with a hot poker tournament offering fantastic prizes, as well as the fun and
excitement you got from last year's MFM Gaming. We'll be there with the Wii, the Xbox 360, the PS2, DDR, some card and board games, and your typical fun loving Redcard, Trinity, and Jouva as your staff.

So come to MFM XI, and come ready to play!

If YOU want to be a part of the MFM Gaming experience and see things a bit from our side, feel free to email jarrodhenry[at]gmail.com and suggest what you can bring to the table!

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

Once again the Video Room has a polling page set up to help us with vid selection. Please go to the Video Voting page at http://www.mephitfurmeet.org/progra.....ng/rooms/video
and let us know what you'd like to see! There will also be a number of "viewers' choice" time slots, where we will make the next vid selection on the spot. All weekend long we'll be showing movies new and classic along with various cartoons, Meet the Feebles, Father of the Pride, Animal Imitators, Fans & Freaks, Tiger Haven vids, and so much more! We'll be operating from 10 to 2 AM, so stop by and hang out for a while. Bring your favorite video to share and we'll likely be able to show it!

--=={ 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[at]ic-stories.com

--=={ 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

--=={ 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.

--=={ 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 ***

--=={ Special MFM 11 Art Contest }==--

We are doing something a little different this year for our Sponsor Print and our Volunteer Print, we are going to be having an art contest! There will be 2 winners!

The details:

It should be 8.5" x 11" in black and white or color
It should include MFM or Mephit Fur Meet
It should include at least one Skunk
It should be a "G", "PG", "PG13" rated piece
It can have 2007 or 11 in it
It can have other species besides the one required skunk
Would be nice to have the Memphis feel to the print but any other ideas are welcome!

The 2 winners will agree to give MFM reproduction rights to the prints so we can make then for our Sponsors and Volunteers.

What do I get if I win?

You get a bag of swag, MFM 2007 Sponsor Membership, free dinner at the Furry Frolic dinner on Friday night at MFM. If you are not planning on attending MFM this year there will be an Amazon.com gift certificate offered in lieu of con membership plus you still get the swag bag!

Entries should be emailed to mfmdirector[at]gmail.com or mailed to MFM, P.O. Box 6001, Saint Louis MO 63139-0001 by July 20, 2007 to be considered in the contest. The winner well be announced on July 30, 2007.

Any additional questions, drop me an email to mfmdirector[at]gmail.com



Ready! Set! DRAW!!!

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

Starman: I watched you very carefully. Red light stop, green light go, yellow light go very fast.

Okay, maybe not that fast, but the time is slipping away. The Masquerade is approaching. If you're not already planning something, what's keeping you? This is Vegas baby. Or as close as you can get to Vegas in Memphis. The sign-up is on Friday night this year, and please bring the music or whatever on a CD with that being the only song on there. It'll make it easy for all involved. If you're not participating. Come and see the show, it should be spectacular.

--=={ 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 2007 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 }==--

The dealer's den is NEARLY SOLD OUT! Tables are first come, first served, so don't miss out, reserve your table today!

Dealers' tables are available at the following rates: $25 for full table / $45 for double table The cost of Dealer's Tables does 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!!!!

This year Saint Louis will again be having an awesome weekend of activities for Pride and the Furs will too!

When? June 22-24, 2007 (yes, I know the other things happening that weekend)

Friday night we will be meeting up for dinner at Qdoba at the corner of Arsenal and Grand for those arriving early enough. Then over to Mokabe’s Coffee House for coffee (it’s right across from Tower Grove Park and Qdoba at the corner of Arsenal and Grand)

Saturday we will head off to breakfast and then to the Pride Fest at Tower Grove Park.

Saturday afternoon the group needs to vote on what we are doing….

Your choices are……

Potluck at the Big Blue House.
We ask everyone to bring what they would like to throw on the grill and also a salad, side dish or dessert to share (should feed 6-8 people) We will have plates, plasticware, cups and ice tea. If you want anything else please feel free to bring it.

Or….

For something a little different this year, going to Incredible Pizza http://www.incrediblepizza.com/ for dinner and games. (no plans for fursuiting since Sunday will be such a hard day on fursuiters)

Saturday evening we will take a group to the Bad Dog Saloon for drinks, darts, pool and socializing

Sunday, we will be meeting up at the BBH at 8am SHARP! and then grab a quick bite of breakfast at Hardee’s and then over to the Parade route for line up. Bob and Jim, two of the owners of the Bad Dog Saloon have graciously offered to let us suit up at their house which is just about a block and a half from the parade route.

This year we have again been invited by two groups to join in their parade entries

Cheap TRX, who will be doing a “Pirate” themed entry in the parade

And…

The Bad Dog Saloon, who will be doing a open community (everyone is welcome gay, straight, trans, bi, lesbian) and “Canine” themed entry.


If you want to be in the parade, I need to know which entry you want to be a part of!! This is VERY important!!

If you don’t want to be in the parade, it’s all good! Outside of Cheap TRX is a perfect vantage point to see the parade!

After the parade we will head to Chris’s Pancakes and Dining for lunch.

This is an “All Welcoming” weekend. Everyone is invited and welcome to participate in what ever they wish to. This means you don’t have to be Gay, Bi, Lesbian, Trans to participate. It’s just a perfect weekend for everyone to get together and have a good time! The “No Drama” sign will be up for the weekend.

I do still have just 2 rooms left at the rate of $78 per night plus tax at the Best Western Kirkwood Inn. If you would like one of these rooms, I need to know by 6/17.

If you would like more details or want to RSVP please email mideonwerewolf[at]gmail.com I need to know which events you are planning to attend, which of the Saturday dinner options you prefer and if you are planning to be in the parade, which entry you want to be a part of. I need all RSVP’s by 6/17 so we can plan accordingly!

We are doing something a little different this year for our Sponsor Print and our Volunteer Print, we are going to be having an art contest! There will be 2 winners!

The details:

It should be 8.5” x 11” in black and white or color
It should include MFM or Mephit Fur Meet
It should include at least one Skunk
It should be a “G”, “PG”, “PG13” rated piece

It can have 2007 or 11 in it
It can have other species besides the one required skunk
Would be nice to have the Memphis feel to the print but any other ideas are welcome!

The 2 winners will agree to give MFM reproduction rights to the prints so we can make then for our Sponsors and Volunteers.

What do I get if I win?

You get a bag of swag, MFM 2007 Sponsor Membership, free dinner at the Furry Frolic dinner on Friday night at MFM. If you are not planning on attending MFM this year there will be an Amazon.com gift certificate offered in lieu of con membership plus you still get the swag bag!

Entries should be emailed to mfmdirector[at]gmail.com or mailed to MFM, P.O. Box 6001, Saint Louis MO 63139-0001 by July 20, 2007 to be considered in the contest. The winner well be announced on July 30, 2007.

Any additional questions, drop me an email to mfmdirector[at]gmail.com

Ready! Set! DRAW!!!

On Thursday, May 17th the Bad Dog Saloon will donate 25% of their beverage sales to PAWS and other programs of Saint Louis EFFORT FOR AIDS.

Come join:
Tyger from National Leather Assoc St Louis and the St Louis Furs
Travis (aka Maui) The Bad Dog August Calendar Boy
and
Keith Richardson, Mr. Missouri Leather 2004

They will be available all evening and giving everyone a chance to win a $250 Master Card gift card. Don't want to drink? They will also give you the opportunity to make a direct donation to Saint Louis EFA and PAWS St Louis. Also can't make it to the Bad Dog? Please check out http://www.stlefa.org/thirst_for_life.php for a list of the other contributing establishments!

Hope to see everyone out!!!

Mardi Gras Saint Louis – 2/16-2/18 2007

This year we once again have a great weekend planned. On the agenda:

Friday 2/16
Dinner for those arriving early - $10-$15 per person
Cosmic Bowling at Sunset Lanes on Watson Road (Fursuits welcome) $10 per person for shoes and bowling

Saturday 2/17
It’s an EARLY start to get down to the parade route.
Head down to the Soulard area at 8am. Parking is $20 per vehicle roughly
Breakfast at the Soulard Coffee Garden $6-$8 per person
Soulard Mardi Gras Grand Parade (all the beads you can snag!)

Afternoon free

Saturday at 5pm we meet back up and grab a bite at Imo’s Pizza $6-$10 per person
Then it’s off to the amazing City Museum (Fursuits Welcome) Admission $8 with an additional $6 if you want to see the World Aquarium. The CM is open till 1am for you to play your heart out in!

Sunday 2/18
Meet up for Sunday Brunch at 11am

Afternoon free for trips to the zoo or other museums and departures at your leisure!

We are once again taking a collection up for the beads that well be purchased for handing out to the kids at the Cosmic Bowling and at the City Museum. If you would like to contribute, you can paypal to tygrcwby[at]hotmail.com or let me know how much you want to kick in and give it to me at MG.

We have 3 hotels this year for those wanting a room
Hampton Suites (right across from the zoo) $99 a night plus tax
Red Roof (close to the Big Blue House) $79.99 a night plus tax
Best Western Kirkwood Inn (at Lindberg/Kirkwood Rd and 44) $70 per night plus tax

Please let me know as soon as you can if you are able to make it also if you want a room reserved at the special MG rates! At tygrcwby[at]hotmail.com

Looking forward to seeing everyone!
Tyger

Well it's almost time! October is upon us!

That means it's time for our annual Howloween Bash!!! It's 10/27-10/29 in Saint Louis, MO

The plans are as follows:

10/27 - Friday - Furry Coffee and Meet Up at Mokabe's Coffee House, 3606 Arsenal St, St Louis, MO (314) 865-2009
it's at the corner of Arsenal and Grand

10/28 - Saturday - Breakfast out someplace and some time on your own to explore one of America's most haunted cities. If anyone wants I can give a bit of a tour and maybe we can go out to one of the more historic cemetaries.

7pm - Dinner at First Wok Buffet, 8534 Watson Rd, St Louis, MO 63119 (314) 849-2244
A great Asian buffet with an all you can eat stir fry/soup bar in addition to the regular buffet items

Around 9pm till 1230am - We will then after dinner head over to Sunset Lanes, 7777 Watson Rd, Webster Groves, MO 63119 (314) 961-2777
For Cosmic Bowling and Halloween Party - Costumes are welcome! Price will be $10 all you can bowl and bring a small snack to share with the group.

10/29 - Sunday - Brunch and then the afternoon on your own
Some choices include:
The Arch
The Saint Louis Zoo
City Museum

For those needed crash space, I can get the Red Roof at $71 per night and the Best Western at $69 a night

Please let me know if you plan on attending as soon as possible so the final count for the meals and bowling can be figured out! Email tygrcwby[at]hotmail.com to RSVP

This is a NO DRAMA, ALL FUN Weekend! Drama will not be allowed or tolerated. So come and have fun!

Stolen from the lovely and talented Stickdevil.

. Who are you?
. Are we friends?
. When and how did we meet?
. Would you kiss me? Where?
. Give me a nickname and explain why?
. Describe me in one word!
. What was your first impression of me?
. Do you still think the same?
. What reminds you of me?
. If you could give me anything what would it be?
. How well do you know me?
. Are you going to put this on your journal and see what i say about you?
. Would you ever meet up with me?

Well I thought I would post some things over here on FA since it's getting to bo the Halloween/Werewolfing season!

I'm hoping to get some new pics of my Running Wolf Productions # coming up at the big Sci-Fi con here in Saint Louis - Archon

Drop me a note. Love to make new friends!

Love to see all kinds of werewolf/husky art too!

Well I thought I would post some things over here on FA since it's getting to bo the Halloween/Werewolfing season!

I'm hoping to get some new pics of my Running Wolf Productions # coming up at the big Sci-Fi con here in Saint Louis - Archon

Drop me a note. Love to make new friends!

Love to see all kinds of werewolf/husky art too!