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New Interfuse Department- IMP
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Introducing the new Interfuse Media and Propaganda (IMP) Department – Join Us!
We’re excited to announce the launch of the Interfuse Media and Propaganda (IMP) department! This brand-new team brings together the Infobot, website, and social media channels, while also addressing the growing need for event photography. IMP will ensure our messaging is consistent across platforms and that all media is consent-informed and safe to use. Event photographers will be officially marked with lanyards, and you’ll play a key role in making sure everything runs smoothly.
Since this department is brand new, we’re looking for tech-savvy individuals who can help shape the way we share and capture moments. If you’re passionate about social media, technology, or event photography, this is the perfect opportunity to jump in and make a difference.
Interested in being part of something new? Join the IMP team! For more information, please contact us at interfuseecs@midwestburners.org.
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Help Plan Interfuse 2025!
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Vote for 2025 Theme!
We ask of you- the artists, the lovers, our prank goblins, and creative personalities abound- to vote for the Interfuse 2025 Theme!
We will keep this open until Friday 9/20
Call for ECs and Leads
Hi, folks. LJ Bittersweet, here. I need to level with my community. Interfuse 2024 almost didn’t happen. We lost 2 of our ECs unexpectedly. There was some debate as to whether the event could be pulled off. If it hadn’t been for me and Vespertine stepping up to EC more or less at the last practical minute, and Luci slogging thru one last year as EC after they swore they were retired, I don’t think we would have had an event. This brings me to my point. Luci still needs to retire from their EC position, and now Tara needs to step down so she can focus on her family and career as well. We need to fill 2 empty EC positions to keep the event running at its best and 1 EC position to keep the event running at all. If any among you wants more year round involvement in and connection to the Interfuse community, I encourage you to think about becoming part of our team!
As an EC, you would work as part of a team of 6 (or maybe 5) in order to:Book vendors.Secure insurance for the event.Collect info for infobots.Communicate with department leaders to requisition needed materials before the event.Communicate with Shriners to make sure their needs and the needs of the event are considered.Assist the Volunteer Coordinator in filling lead positions.Help estimate expenses and assign funds from the budget.Determine and communicate ticketing dates.Be available for department leads to ask you for info and resources to do their jobs, and sometimes prompt them with reminders.Collect info from leads for the Afterburn Report, and send in the appropriate paperwork.Stay up to date on changes within the community and within leadership, and participate in important decisions.ANSWER YOUR EMAIL!
If you want to join our team and help keep Interfuse going, I encourage you to email the current ECs with your questions or your qualifications at: Interfuseecs@midwestburners.org
In addition to ECs, we are looking for department leads for some new departments in development. The new departments will focus on mobility, inclusion, media, and design. Please reach out to ECs at Interfuseecs@midwestburners.org if you are interested in this type of work!
Don’t want to lead yourself but have someone in mind? Nominate them!
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Gate opens tomorrow! We’ll see you back at home
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Gate Hours
THU, May 16: 8am – 10pm
FRI, May 17: 8am – 10pm
SAT, May 18: 9am – 5pm
If you arrive after the gate has closed for the night, there is always the chance that an EC will meet you at the gate to process your ticket and let you in the gate. However, you will NOT be permitted to bring a vehicle on site after hours.
This is a no re-entry event. Make sure to come prepared with all that you’ll need to survive the weekend, and plan on brining everything you brought back with you. That means trash, coal or wood ash, or even the boyfriend you broke up with at the burn.
All Participants MUST have a Photo ID
Camp Stamp Exchange
2024 Passport! There are 2 versions depending on your printing capabilities. If you can do double sided, this makes a better booklet.
Fire Conclave Safety Meeting
On Friday and Saturday we shall have a safety meeting and tool check for both performers and safeties at 3pm.
Please see this link with more information on tool and equipment safety to ensure your tools are ready.
Attendance at one of the meetings AND approval of fire equipment is required for participation in the fire ceremony. Each performer must have a safety. Safeties please bring a towel you don’t mind getting sooty. Fire dancers can perform 2-3 times based on the number of performers and timeframe.
Because we burn safely AF, let’s encourage each other to flow with the skills we know. Also, be in touch, and know when your body and brain are able to burn safely.
Ice sales $4 + Firewood sales $5
The only sales taking place at Interfuse are sales of ice and firewood by the land owners, The Shriners. Firewood is $5 for a milk crate full. CASH ONLY.Expect sales to be done between the hours of 10 am – 4 pm. They can usually be found driving their tractor around the property selling ice.
Whether to weather and whatever to wear?
May in Missouri is notorious for unpredictable and wet weather patterns. While a forecast could be optimistic, always prepare for the possibility of rain and a gambit of temperatures. A good pair of rain proof boots and extra socks (stored in something like a ziplock bag to stay dry) are a boon any experienced Burner wouldn’t be caught dead without. If leaving camp for awhile, maybe think to secure a rainfly and tie down any shade shelters in case of scattered showers
Exodus
Interfuse comes to a close Sunday. Everyone needs to be off site by 5:00pm unless you’re working with our volunteer crews restoring the land and securing equipment.Leave No TraceMaybe “de-hippy” your vehicle while leaving to avoid unnecessary attention from LEO.
“Closing time, open all the doors
And let you out into the world
Closing time, turn all of the lights on
Over every boy and every girlClosing time, one last call for alcohol
So, finish your whiskey or beer
Closing time, you don’t have to go home
But you can’t stay here”-Semisonic (not Green Day)
