| The local BDSM group sent me an email regarding this event, and I thought I'd share with the board for anyone else who might be in the region. I've included all the info they sent me, as well as the email addresses for anyone interested in signing up.
Gwen
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Pheerfest 2007
April 18, 2007
You're Invited !
We would like to invite all of you really kinky people to the best lifestyle event in the area. This year's list of presenters is like none other in the country. A mix, of the most thoughtful and thought provoking relationship experts, mixed with some of the most perverse technique specialists, in the country. As if that is not enough, mix in the best of the leadership skill set and lifestyle thinkers of our time and what you have is
Pheerfest
October 26-28
In undertaking this project we recognize the need for total regional community involvement, so we are offering to all the regional groups the opportunity to participate and benefit from this as well.
Ok, enough with the hype,
"Where's the beef???"
Event Schedule
Friday Afternoon October 26, 2007
A DM training class taught by the head of our DM committee to heighten your application and environment awareness, enhance your technical knowledge, and refine your reaction skill sets
A Certified Red Cross First Aid Training class taught by one of our 3 DM's who have Red Cross training certificates, with certificate issuance to all who successfully complete the class
A CPR and AED upgrades class, if you have the appropriate prerequisites
Evolved Studios will be onsite to provide piercing services from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM. This will include a sterol facilities including autoclaving and include an extensive jewelry selection
Friday Evening October 26, 2007
An evening dinner, included in the package price (no, it will not be the traditional rubber chicken, we checked and it did not bounce when it hit the floor)
Opening remarks from the host, including an introduction of the presenters, vendors, and the silent auction items
A inspirational and always lighthearted keynote welcome address by Travis Wilson
A demonstration of singletail with Sir Shadowfind and Maria
Saturday October 27, 2007
A full class schedule by some of the countries best presenters (more details to follow, but just to drop a few of the more than 20 already confirmed names,,,, Jack Rinella, Master Burt and slave nadine, Laura Antoniou, Sir Shadowfind and Maria, Catherine Gross, Travis Wilson, Master Alex, Mick and Dee Lovebrite, Bridget Harrington, Robert Bienvenu, JT-Leathers (John Green), Mistress Constance.
We have extended invitations to or are waiting to confirm and finalize details for Jeff Gord, Phantom and Femcar, Chuck Renslow, Midori, Jack McGeorge, The Violet Wand Guild, as well as several more.
Saturday Evening October 27, 2007
Pheerfest Dungeon Party and Fetish Ball in our new 18,000 sq ft dungeon, packed full of about 60 of the most interesting and perverse pieces of furniture that our collective and corrupt minds could conceive of. (Webster's; Perverted: The mind of a RBD and PEER designer). A 1600 watt JBL Sound System, 3-120" Video Screens, separate social area, and food service facilities. Transportation to and from this separate space will be provided on a "upon demand basis" from the front door of the host hotel to protect the security of the respective venues as well as the attendees, presenters, and vendors
All kinds of nibble food by the great members of PEER
Prizes for
Best costume or outfit
Most interesting play
Most intense scene
And more to come
An after party Brunch at the play space 2-3 AM
Sunday October 28, 2007
· Book signing/meet/greet the authors and artists breakfast hosted by lisibeth from Pink Flamingo books
o Jack Rinella
o Laura Antoniou
o Midori (pending confirmation)
o Lifestyle artist anna from Anna's Art (who has been commissioned to produce a new logo for PEER this year)
o And scene photography class and private video session with Mick Lovebrite
Sunday Afternoon October 28, 2007
· Conclusion of the class schedule
· A open discussion of lifestyle legal issues by some of the best minds in the lifestyle who just happen to make there living as lawyers
· A second piercing opportunity onsite by Evolved Studios
· Thank you, and introduction of Postnote speaker by the host,
· Post-note closing speech by Jack McGeorge (pending confirmation)
· A Hooking and Flesh Suspension demonstration by Evolved studios
· Closing remarks by the host
Pheerfest Marketplace
We are doing some very unique things with the Marketplace area this year. There is a saying in life, "You get what you are willing to work for." Vendor areas at events are almost all the same. Most of that is because almost all events look at this area as a necessary evil. They as a rule don't make money for the event, but then again, you might not come without one, so they become a means to an end. So why do we expect different results when the input is consistently bad. We certainly have lifestyle teaching, and personal life experiences that tell us that, that doesn't work. We are going to change that and raise the bar for all events to start thinking differently. The status quo is over.
First of all we are truly partnering with them to increase both the selection for you as well as the opportunity for them to sell their wares.
When you sign up you will be ask if you will permit your name to be put on a mailing list that will be given to the vendors. If you consent to this listing:
In the upcoming months the vendor may at their option, contact you and tell you about themselves and things the will be doing when they come to Pheerfest.
They are being encouraged to make special offers to you in the form of special pricing or a blanket discount coupon for purchasing things from them in their booth.
They may also do a drawing as well from this list for special give-away from those registered
In order to make their experience at Pheerfest more conducive to doing business, we are providing them at no charge, additional services.
The list of vendors as of 4/14/07
o Achella *
o MT Leathers
o Rainbow Rope *
o Chicago Tool Work
o Pink Flamingo Books
o Corsets By Mel *
o Locked in Steel
o Arcanes Attick
o Restraint By Design *
o Violet Wand Guild
o Evolved *
o Cristo's Blades * confirmed
Silent Auction
A silent auction is being held for the benefit of NCSF and the Leather Archive Museum. PEER Group has throughout its 13 year history made donations to various organizations which support the rights of those in the lifestyle to practice and partake freely in their own sexuality.
The items being auctioned off are from our vendors, sponsors, and from our presenters.
There maybe a truly a unique opportunity to own in some cases, a one of a kind item
Event Special Features
Evolved Studios will be onsite to do piercing for anyone who may want one on Friday from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM and again on Sunday from11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This will be done in their sterol facilities including autoclaving and include an extensive jewelry selection.
We will have a staff photographer who will be able to help you in anyway with your needs
Many of the presenters have indicated over the years I have known them that they would like to come to an event where they could have a chance to catch up with fellow presenters spending some quality time talking and breaking bread. For the first time we are aware of, we will as a group host 2 days in front and 5 days at the end of the event for the presenters to visit with each other and our city. So far we have had commitments from many of them to consider "taking the time" from their busy lives to do this. The response and gratitude has been overwhelming. There will be a barbeque and pool party and a private night of play for them in the dungeon. A quiet time, to both establish and renew old friendships both pre and post the event.
Meal Package
OK the class went long and you're starving. No time to go out to eat!
Next Class: Catherine Gross
Catherine gets, well,,, let just say I wouldn't want to be late to her class. SO,,,
Food
We have made arrangement for a great food package. We had a discussion about some maybe non-consensual needle play with the host hotel and they came thru with a phenomenal meal package, not just one, but several, as well as, special ones for those of you that may have allergies or intolerance to certain foods. It includes:
Saturday Breakfast
Saturday Lunch
Saturday Dinner
Play party food
Play party Brunch at 2-3 AM
Sunday Breakfast
Sunday Lunch
Remember the opening dinner on Friday night is already covered in your registration fee.
All of this for only $75.00 which includes all beverages and gratuity. For those of you who have been to other events, even those offering meal packages, this is a steal and you aren't missing meals. Where did my lunch go?,,,hum. More meals, more options, special options, great food, excellent service, reasonable price, what more could you ask for,,,,,
Free Food
Free soda, water, Ice tea, coffee, ice, all weekend long
Fresh fruit bowls throughout the facility in the morning
Popcorn and nachos in the Pheerfest Marketplace
Candy bowls throughout the facility
Pretzels & Chips wherever you find them
To register for the Food Package go to:
http://www.eventbrite.com/event/55304417
Registration and payment for this service is due by September 15th. If you sign up prior to June 1st we pay the Eventbrite fee.
Special Hotel Amenities
Our host hotel is a great venue with a great and understanding staff. They are pulling out all the stops to make us and you feel welcome. Special features and services that the have offered our group includes:
A special hotel package including substantially reduced room rates
Dedicated hotel check in area
Free Parking
Early check in for those registered for Friday afternoon classes 10:30 AM
Early check in for everyone else starting at 1:00 PM based upon rooms as they are available
Enhanced in-house security for your protection
Additional front desk staff at all hours of the event
Special coding for the rooms if you do not want your room cleaned because you have left toys or personal items out
Special coding for the room to prevent even a knock from the housekeeping staff because you are sleeping in or in the middle of a scene.
Hotel wide high speed wireless Internet service at no charge
Secure luggage storage after checkout
Late check out 3:00 PM
Extra towel and linen service
Special dedicated floor filling procedure for scene guests
A scene sensitive hotel staff
Inter Group Relations
We want all of the groups in the region to participate so we have set up a plan to make it happen:
Each recognized group in the region will have the opportunity to participate. "Recognized", will mean, those groups that either have an active Web Site or Discussion Group on the Net that can be verified.
If they have not already heard from us, have your group leaders to contact us about specific details. The following are the general guidelines:
Registration Credit
o When you sign up you will be asked if you are an active member of a recognized group.
§ Please designate the group you want to give credit to for your registration
§ When you make this designation, your group will receive a complimentary registration to use as they deem appropriate, for every 15 paid registrations we receive
§ No, you cannot specify that you want 15 groups to each receive credit, nor can you ask us to split it among 15 groups,one registration, one designation
§ They can use this as a prize, they can raffle it off, they can give it to a deserving individual, or it can go to a leadership member as a reward for a job well done. Your group's choice
§ They can even give it back to someone who has already registered and we will refund their money already paid providing, if they are going to do that, they must have at least 16 people registered from the group at the time
§ You will get $10.00 off the registration price as well for being a member of a group
§ Not a member of a group, why not? Get out there and get involved. Stop hiding under the covers, your local groups need your talents and commitment.
Scholarships
In addition to this, we will need help in the production of this event, so we will be outreaching to other groups to identify people who need both partial and full scholarships.
Theses scholarships will be very limited, so don't wait to register
If you register and pay and you are at a later time the recipient of a scholarship we will refund to you all the money you paid
Each group will have the opportunity to select the most deserving and committed of their members to receive these scholarships
Our work expectations for these scholarship are as reasonable as we can make them and we will do everything possible to make sure you get to the classes you want to attend
And last of all, but certainly not least the amenities provided by the host, PEER Group:
A fully staffed Concierges Desk where you can get answers to everything manned 24 hours a day, Yes we will be up at 5 in the morning, check it out, dare ya There might even be a prize if you do??? Can we say we are, testing???
Enhanced security from a outside firm that protects "High Value" targets for a living
A photo credentialing system and strong access procedure for yours and everyone's protection
Special dedicated phone number for event manned 24 hours a day for the week before through the Wednesday after the event
Special dedicated phone number for emergencies. "Moms number" OK, you have the kids at home, and you need a number because we took your cell phone away. Don't pout, here it is. You let us know where you will be, and we will send some one to get you
A lost and found service including a cage for runaway slaves
Free copier service
High speed computer center for you to check emails with 6 PCs' available 24/7(not shared with other hotel guest and yes in a private area where you can leave out all that perverted stuff you looked up without grandma or the kids seeing it!)
First aid service, as well as at least one registered nurse on duty at all times 24/7. Doctor on call 24/7 (5 minutes from the hotel and in the lifestyle, might even be the guy standing next to you)
PEER members will get a 5% automatic discount at all the vendors
Complimentary transportation to and from the Dungeon upon demand for the party
Find a roommate service for those who want to share a room, we will help you find people to do so
A Registration welcome pack that contains among other things:
40 page 8 ½ x 11 printed program with information on every aspect of the event and maybe even some coupons for special stuff
50 Business card with your contact information that you can hand to people to let them keep in touch (you can opt-out of this service if you want) Additional one available upon demand at the Concierges Desk
A Pheerfest note pad to take all those copious notes on from the classes Yep, we even will include the pen to write with
Flyers from other groups in the area
Vendor inserts about their products and services
Those fun, useful, and unmentionable products that have practical uses at a lifestyle event
Packaged candy for after that long trip to get here
Flyers from upcoming regional and national events and lifestyle opportunities
A bus schedule (just kidding)
A Miscellaneous hardware package from our friends at Home Dungeon (They wanted to do a presentation on how to build a bird house, but we said no, still working on the building a cage idea with them)
Discount coupons from local vendors
Registration
The first 100 paid registrations get;
We pay the Eventbrite fee if you use this service to register
Special door package including a individually signed program from the presenters
Free event tee shirt or pin and discount on additional purchases of official wearable apparel
Registration to any two PEER major presentation anytime this year or next for ½ price
10 of the first 100 registered will be selected from a random drawing to attend one of the pre and post event barbecue and pool party at a private residence where the presenters will have an opportunity to unwind
Free registration to a single PEER major presentation anytime this year or next
Priority seating at the kick off dinner
$10.00 off of a PEER annual Membership or renewal This membership not only will get you discounts and priority registration to PEER events, but to other reciprocal groups as well as vendors, more than paying for the cost of membership
Free attendance at any PEER Meeting or discussion group this or next year
Pre Notice and priority sign up for future PEER Events for this or next year
Special discounts from certain vendors on their product or services from 5% to 20%
Drawing for one pass to the 2008 Beat Me in St Louis Event
Drawings for one pass to the 2008 GLLA event (2 available)
Drawings for one pass to the 2008 AFL event (2 available)
You get all this for only $ 129.00
***This price is limited to first 100 people registered***
Money,,, OK, "I would like to come, but I can't afford it all at this time"
That's OK, we understand that this can be an obstacle to attending events depending on personal circumstances. That is why we are offering to allow you to register for the event paying only half now and half by July 15th. No extra charge for this service. If you use this service, you are not considered to be fully registered until your finally payment has been received.
OK! OK! Enough already! I want to sign up, How do I do it.
Web Site
Go to: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/55301408 and sign up.
Other ways of contact for more info about Pheerfest
Snail Mail
Send us via snail mail a request and we will send you an application. Your position in line will be based upon when your original request is postmarked, providing you completed application and initial payment is received back to us within 14 days from when we mail the application back to you.
Send your snail mail to: Pheerfest P.O. Box 498215 Cincinnati, Ohio 45249-8215
Email
Send us an email at RSVPPheerfest@Pheerfest.com and we will email you an application. You priority status will be based upon the date of the original request providing your completed application and initial payment is received back within 14 days from the date we email confirmation back to you.
Gwen
~Honey, but I always could accessorize... And I never cared much for the money~Tori Amos
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