MFF 2006 Ponderings

[vakkotaur]

[UPDATE: The decision has been made.]

In 2004 I sprang for the top sponsorship level for Midwest FurFest and had a good time. The sponsor's brunch was particularly good and it didn't hurt that by pure chance I wound up at the same table as one of the guests of honor, and next to Kage. This is unlikely to happen again. For 2005 I went for the top sponsorship level again, but USPS managed to lose my registration form and payment, so I wound up getting the regular membership at the door. I had a pretty good time all the same. I didn't get the full sponsorship goodies, such as the artwork, or the sponsor's meal, and whatever else.

At closing ceremonies it was mentioned that the rate for the top level sponsorship was going up (by 20%) but that other rates would be unaffected. But that change is taking effect December 1. Now I have a decision to make: Do I go with the top level for 2006 and do so right away, or just go with the regular membership? Going for the premium package, I get the goodies which includes the meal, the art, the t-shirt, and whatever else. I also am supporting MFF itself, which is good. Going with regular I don't get that, but save a fair sum. I can drive up Golf Road and eat at Subway or such cheap and fill my stomach just fine. I can get what snacks I desire at a convenience store or even before leaving for the con. I can look at the t-shirt and decide if I desire it (this year I did not) and how many tote bags or such do I really need? Right now, I'm torn.

So, any recommendations?

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Comments

[altivo.livejournal.com]

Woo, first vote!

I think it is important to give the con our support where we can. No need to feel guilty if the cost pinches too hard, then by all means do the regular membership instead. There are other ways of contributing, by volunteering as a panelist or gopher or whatever.

I mailed my check off this week, just as I did last year. At least in your case, you know that the snafu was probably the postal service and not the con itself, so...

The sponsor's brunch is nice, but of course it isn't worth the extra money. The whole point is to give the con folks a little extra cash up front to work with as they pull strings to set up next year's fun. I have had a really good time both years that I've attended, and I'm happy to help insure that the con will be even better next time around.

[vakkotaur.livejournal.com]

I mailed my check off this week...

What did you do, use the 2005 form with 2005 crossed out and 2006 written in, or was there a letter of explanation (or both)?

[vakkotaur.livejournal.com]

Aha! So there is. Shows how much I look through the packet. Really, I snag the pocket schedule and mark it up and that's pretty much it until well after the con, unless there's something specific, such as needing to add an item to the pocket schedule that isn't already listed in it.

[altivo.livejournal.com]

There was a form for the 2006 registration in this year's registration packet. Same as last year. It's on deep yellow paper.