http://burntoronto.ca/2013/01/toronto-burning-man-decompression-beyond-baktun/

As per stipulations of BurningMan LLC, the lead team for Mooseman has published the financial report for Mooseman2012 – attached. We are glad to report that the event exceeded expenses by $3K, which offsets the losses incurred at recent events including last year’s Mooseman event.

Many thanks to all participants who made the event a success this year. Please continue to submit your comments for our Afterburn report, which will be forwarded to next year’s organizers.

The Lead Team will be available to answer any questions in person at coming Town Halls.

Loving dust to all…

Mooseman 2012 Lead Team (The Invisible Hand)

Mooseman 2012

Revenues
Online Ticket Sales
EventBrite (152 tickets) 9813.52
In Person Ticket Sales
All Tickets (78 tickets) 4245

Total Revenue 14058.52

Expenses
Land Rental 2500
Insurance 623.38
Fire Performance Materials 72.55
Shelters for DJ & Common Area 474.57
Workshop Materials 48.23
Security Costs 500
Signs, Greeters First Aid & Misc Infrastructure 49.91
Motorola Radios 344.65
Sound System 633.93
Generators & Equipment Rental 740.53
Long Crew supplies 207.89
Gas Cans 65.49
Generator Fuel 175.03
Art Grants 851.17
Broken Part for Landowner ATV 150
Broken Speakers 500
Effigy 500
Lights 50.67
Photocopy Costs 125.43
Truck 625.4
Truck Gas & Parking 195.73
Porta-Potties 1620

Total Costs 11,054.56

Profit (LOSS) 3,003.96

http://mooseman.erideshare.com/

Password for posting requests or ride offers: gimmearide

To purchase online visit: http://mooseman2012.eventbrite.com/ – Note that ALL admissions are on-line ‘will call’ tickets.

In-Person Tickets will be sold at drinks night @ The Caledonian located at 856 College St. west of Ossignton Ave from 6:30pm onwards. Ask for Marc or Stacey!

**Admissions fees may be transferred up to the last day of admission sales (July 31, 2012) WITH notification to the event organizers of the transfer AND submission of the new buyer’s name and email address.

Email mooseman.toronto@gmail.com for transfers.

This year’s mOOseman weekend taking place from Thursday, August 2, 2012 at 6:00 PM – Monday, August 6, 2012 at 4:00 PM (ET) is set to take place in a new venue on a partly forested and open terrain area on private property near Minden, ON. Our site this year is beautiful, and will include a 30’ diameter rock formation fire pit with access to a public beach approximately 5 km or a 5 minute drive from the site.

***PLEASE NOTE*** – We are starting the event 1 day earlier and gates will be open on Thursday night at 6pm!

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

This event adheres to these 10 core principles:
http://regionals.burningman.com/network_principles.html

RIDESHARES
Need a ride? Have one to offer? Please visit our Ride Share Board here to sort yourself out: http://mooseman.erideshare.com/

VOLUNTEERING – Contact corymacdonald@gmail.com
An event of mOOseman’s magnitude needs many hands and minds to come together to be a success. Given the scale of this year’s event, it is critical that all pARTicipants volunteer to assist in some capacity to make the event a success.

We’re all volunteers so why not join the fun of working to make the event happen?

Interested in volunteering but don’t know where? We are looking for all sorts of volunteers to help us make this the best mOOseman ever and pARTicipation is extra important now with the growth of mOOseman and other regional events due to the Burning Man ticket scarcity problem.

We expect higher demand to attend this year, so community volunteer participation will be very important. When you buy your ticket, we’ll be asking for some info from you on how you think you can help. In June and July we’ll contact you to schedule shifts and put you in touch with the right team leads. If you want to get a head start contact Cory at corymacdonald@gmail.com

THEME CAMPS

Contact hillarythomson@gmail.com
2012 is shaping up to be the Themey Campiest Mooseman yet!! Thanks to all who have registered so far!

Straight from the mouths of our Theme Camps…..
Read about what is to come, and how you can join the fun!

Battleship Boutique Camp
Come display your mental and physical prowess while battling friends and foe in a variety of board games. Kids of all ages welcome. Everyone wins a costume prize! Costume donations gratefully accepted. For more info email Tara at taramwhite@hotmail.com

Reverend Robin Rock n Roll Revival Camp
Mooseman’s longest running theme camp! For those looking for a religious experience, we’re going to provide the festival with a Saturday and Sunday revival sing and playalong service. Whether you are into rock n roll healings, devil slaying, or selling your soul, there will be something for everyone! Hymn books provided.

And in case you’re wondering….yes, we’re bringing the organ.
All ages welcome for service. Grateful Dead Jam and other musical event details coming soon. Stay tuned for more details!

Hammock Camp
Bring a hammock (or two, or three!) to help us create a magical hammock land to spend some relaxing time at Mooseman. For more information email Rick at pegandrick@sympatico.ca, or just bring your hammock!”
More details to come!

Dirty Old Man Camp
A place for everyone to get in touch with the dirty old man that is inside us all, heh heh. We will be hosting assorted playgives (aka workshops) with a Dirty Old Man theme. There will be a large 24 hr lounge. Massage. Yoga.

The Starfires Groove Centre
The Starfires camp will feature two musical happenings each day of Mooseman.

*** Morning Musical Meditation ***
Late mornings, we will be creating improvised meditation music. Please come
to do yoga, stretch, meditate, nap, sip tea, or slow dance, as we create
musical textures to facilitate and support your experience.

*** Psychedelic Dance Party! ***
Each evening, we will be hosting a Psychedelic Dance Party! The Starfires
and guests will lay down largely improvised groove music drawing on sounds
and styles of American Psychedelic Rock, 70s Afro-funk fusion, Latin rock,
as well as stealing liberally from dance and groove music of all styles.

The purpose of the Starfires Groove Centre will be to make each day a little
bit brighter. And also, to get the funk out!

We will be serving coffee and tea at the Morning Musical Meditation and the
Psychedelic Dance Party. Come by if you need a pick-me-up.

Love,
The Starfires

Pirate Monkeys
A’Hoy Me hearty – We’d be invitin’ ye Landlubbers & Sprogs to visit the Powder Monkeys Theme Camp while yer ashore at Mooseman. Now ye may be wondering – Who be this crew of scallywags? Aye! We claim alliance to the hardest partin’ Pirates this side of Maskokas. We set sail upon a ship of Freedom, on the tide of Expression and seek a fine booty of fun and silliness. If these claims call to ye’ as a siren might, ye’ are welcome to join us for a yarn and a drink. For more details contact staceymsguyver@gmail.com

4:20 Groggery – Yo Ho-ho-ho a Pirates life for me! Tis’ gatherin ait for the Lily-livered! Expect to be loaded to the Gunwales. Mead, grub and the like ‘twill be made available. A donation in kind will be most kindly received. Music and merriment into the night.

Baconade
Well I’m crook in the head for I haven’t been to bed
Since first I touched this shanty with my plunder
I see centipedes and snakes, and I’m full of pains and aches
So I’d better make a push out over yonder….to Baconade!
Bacon Salmagundi to salve you weary body and head. Bacon in every form every ye’ ever conceived…and many never dared before. ARRRRRRrrrr….!

To help us sort out placement for the masses of camps, please answer the questions on the Theme Camp Registration Questionnaire below and email to hillarythomson@gmail.com

Please Submit as soon as possible!

The due date for official registration is Monday, July 9th, however, over the next few weeks we would love to have an idea of how many/what sorts of theme camps we can expect. So whether you are in the midst of planning or your idea is just a sparkle in your mind, let us know what you’re thinking. We might be able to assist, and the sooner we know, the better!
In case you missed it the first time, here are some suggestions: Java Camp, Experimental Dentistry Camp, PB&J Snobs, Poodle Dancers, Camp, Make Out with a Mannequin camp, Fun Fur Outfitters !

THEME CAMP REGISTRATION QUESTIONAIRE
If you are unsure of some of your specifics, simply answer “don’t know yet”.

1. What is the name of your theme camp?
2. Who is the contact person(s)? Please provide contact email and phone number.
3. Theme camp theme…like, what is it ?
4. How is your theme camp interactive?
5. Approximately how much space does your theme camp need? Do you have special requirements for your area?
   (There are some factors however that will affect your placement: Will people be passing through 24 hours a day or just at limited times of the day? Is the camp intended for daytime or nighttime activity? Are you planning to burn your camp? Do you prefer or require relatively peaceful surroundings?)
6. Do you require power? If so, what is your power plan?
7. Do you have any amplified sound or gear? Do you want to be loud? HOW LOUD? WHAT?
8. What is your set-up/tear down plan and timeline?
9. What is your Leave No Trace plan?
10. Is your camp Adults-Only? Kid Friendly? Neither, as in ‘just a camp’? Why or Why Not ? Explain.
11. Information on any other way we can assist you in setting up your Theme Camp for mOOseman
12. Do you want people to know about your camp before they arrive at Mooseman?(If you want to publicize your camp, submit your description and a graphic (optional) for the What Where When guide by July 22nd)

PERFORMERS

Contact rebecca.plumjudy@yahoo.ca and seanmichaelalbert@gmail.com
Performers needed to The mOOseman caBeret, Fancy Pants Music Soiree, and a seeeeectret performance ‘event’. Any and all acts! poets, spinners (twirlers too!), clowns, burlesquers, drummers, ballet dancers, fan dancers, pole dancers, buskers, improve teams, bands, *marching* bands(!!), mimes, puppeteers, contortionists! come one come all! (one limitation is for the aerialists, sorry fliers, we won’t have rigging) Please contact Rebecca (Grove-Foster) and Sean Michael (or the mOOse if you don’t know us!) for more info and to get on the list!

Workshop/PlayAwesome Creators

Contact lisa.cockburn@gmail.com
This is a fantastic, safe and inspiring space to learn from each other, test ideas out, share gifts and talents, but mostly just have fun. Think outside the “workshop”. Already we plan to have clowning, live music looping, knitting, yoga… What awesomeness will you bring?
Please contact lisa herenow (lisa.cockburn@gmail.com) for more information or to chat about possibilities.

ART & ART GRANTS

Contact burnon.artgrants@gmail.com

***PLEASE NOTE ~ ART GRANT APPLICATION DEADLINE JULY 8— GET THEM IN QUICKLY! ***

It’s that time of year again! mOOseman 2012 is around the corner and it’s time to get those creative juices flowing. This is such an exciting time! In the spirit of Burning Man, BurnT’s annual regional event provides us with the opportunity to create and inspire community through radical self-expression, interactive art, and pARTicipation! Think of what amazing creations you can bring to this event and let us know!! We are here to help!!

BurnT is committed to supporting and funding where possible interactive, collaborative, community art. We welcome all pARTicipants to create art at mOOseman that will enhance our collective experience. This is your chance to satisfy a deep soulful desire to create and share your work with others in a non-judgemental, supportive, an inspiring environment! Be creative, think outside the box and tell us your vision! Together, in all modalities of artistic self-expression, we create the magic that is mOOseman!

DJS

Contact rlopes@bigcrater.com
Hey all, we still looking for DJ’s who want to play Mooseman this year! As the event is starting ON THURSDAY, we have even more slots to fill this year! If you are interested, send me an email at rlopes@bigcrater.com

STAY IN TOUCH
For more information please check out our Facebook Event Page found here: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=238431426168060

Our website found here: www.burnon.ca

and Tweet us @burntoronto

If you have any questions email mooseman.toronto@gmail.com!

]]> http://burnon.ca/?feed=rss2&p=1974 0 http://burnon.ca/?p=1965&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mooseman-2012 http://burnon.ca/?p=1965#comments Fri, 25 May 2012 18:19:04 +0000 joastler http://burnon.ca/?p=1965 Thursday, August 2, 2012 at 6:00 PM – Monday, August 6, 2012 at 4:00 PM (ET)
[This event will be a Burning Man sanctioned event held near Minden, Ontario this year]

Early Bird ticket = $60 on sale from now until June 16th – Regular tickets $80 on sale until July 31st at midnight. To purchase online visit: http://mooseman2012.eventbrite.com/

This year’s mOOseman weekend is set to take place in a new venue on a partly forested and open terrain area on private property near Minden, ON. Our site this year is beautiful, and will include a 30’ diameter rock formation fire pit with access to a public beach approximately 5 km or a 5 minute drive from the site with the possibility of on-site water access. Tickets may be purchased by pARTicipants 19 years of age or over via the Eventbrite link below and in-person drink sales starting the week of May 21, 2012. See below for a note below for policies with regards to children.

Note that ALL admissions are on-line ‘will call’ tickets.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

This event adheres to these 10 core principles:
http://regionals.burningman.com/network_principles.html

Volunteering
An event of mOOseman’s magnitude needs many hands and minds to come together to be a success. Given the scale of this year’s event, it is critical that all pARTicipants volunteer to assist in some capacity to make the event a success.

We’re all volunteers so why not join the fun of working to make the event happen?

Email mooseman.toronto@gmail.com NOW to get involved and watch for news, updates and call outs from the Team Leads who need YOU! Even a couple of hours of your time before or during the event will make it run that much better. Volunteering is also a great way to meet or get to know our community pARTicipants better.

Art & Art Grants
BurnT is committed to supporting and funding where possible interactive, collaborative, community art. We welcome all pARTicipants to create art at mOOseman that will enhance our collective experience. This is your chance to satisfy a deep soulful desire to create and share your work with others in a non-judgemental, supportive, an inspiring environment! Be creative, think outside the box and tell us your vision! Together, in all modalities of artistic self-expression, we create the magic that is mOOseman! Please email toburnon.artgrants@gmail.com to request and submit an art grant application.

YOUR pARTicipation
No advertising, commerce or spectating. Mooseman is about pARTicipating and respecting the 10 principles above. We’re not about promoting commercial or political causes, participating in commerce, or showing up to be entertained. Bring yourself to the event and make mOOSeman 2012 a success by getting involved.

General Camping Area
The camping is gorgeous with a versatile terrain, which includes a small central crevice that is nestled between two forested hills, circling back to a majestic stone fire pit. In keeping with the natural beauty, minimal camp structure is encouraged in this area. Generators are strongly discouraged. Fires and all sources of open flame may be banned in the general camping area, depending on regional conditions. This is real camping: electricity and potable water will not be available in the area. Foodstuffs and organic refuse should be kept locked away, thereby not encouraging camp invasion by wildlife. There is a public lake with swimming a short (5 km) drive away.

In & Out Policy
Site in and out access for cars will be restricted during the weekend due to space restrictions. Please email mooseman.toronto@gmail.com if you will require in/out privileges.

Fire & Fireworks Policy
Fires are entirely dependent on environmental conditions and local burn policy. Fireworks are not permitted at the event. Weapons are not permitted at the event.

Children
The leadership team is currently working with a parent committee to include children in some capacity at Mooseman. We will announce our policy with regards to this next week – week of July 4th. Please email mooseman.toronto@gmail.com if you have any questions/concerns/points to make about children attending this event.

Pets
Requests for pet admissions will be considered on a per-case basis to the leadership team. Please email mooseman.toronto@gmail.com with a statement of the pets character as well as a management plan for the pet or if you have any questions/concerns/points to make about pets attending this event.

Note: All admission sales are * FINAL* – Absolutely no admissions will be sold at the event. Your fees must be paid and you must be registered by July 31st. Only registered pARTicipants will be admitted. – Ticket purchasers must be 19+ – All pARTicipants must present valid government issued photo ID with a name that matches their registration name on the Will-Call list prior to entering the event venue. – All pARTicipants must sign a waiver and release prior to entering the event venue. – No commerce – No fireworks – No weapons.

**Admissions fees may be transferred up to the last day of admission sales (July 31, 2012) WITH notification to the event organizers of the transfer AND submission of the new buyer’s name and email address.

Email mooseman.toronto@gmail.com for transfers.

PLEASE email mooseman.toronto@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Stay up to date with announcements through the following channels!

BurnT Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/burnt/subscribe?hl=en

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=238431426168060

Tweet us @burntoronto

]]> http://burnon.ca/?feed=rss2&p=1965 0 http://burnon.ca/?p=1939&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=burnt-out-ias-proposed-bylaws http://burnon.ca/?p=1939#comments Wed, 28 Mar 2012 14:31:07 +0000 shardy http://burnon.ca/?p=1939 In case you’ve been wondering what the Board of Directors has been doing in our secret lair, far away from the eyes of mortals, here is a copy of our proposed corporate (non-profit) bylaws. Please take a moment and look them over, and make note of anything you’d like to ask about, suggest, or otherwise discuss at the next Town Hall meeting. Apologies for the formatting — we just wanted to get this out there with time for review.

BurnT OUT IAS Proposed Bylaws – 28 March 2012

If you find this sort of thing thrilling, keeping you on the edge of your seat through multiple sessions of multi-hour meetings… then you too can come to our secret lair and be a part of the committee. Serious inquiries only, punch and pie may be served. Inquire at Town Hall for details.

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http://burnon.ca/wp-content/uploads/final-decomp-cost-report.xlsx

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The Burning Man website says,

Once a year, tens of thousands of participants gather in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert to create Black Rock City, dedicated to community, art, self-expression, and self-reliance. They depart one week later, having left no trace whatsoever.

It is hard to explain just how wonderful and horrible dancing in the dust can be. But for the 358 other days a year those same passionate, artistic, resilient people form communities around the world and are finding ways to bring the beauty of the playa back to the default world. This website is a vital communications cog for the tribe of like-minded Ontarians that want to keep that energy growing until they might make the 4,000 km trip to Black Rock City to be a trip to their own personal mecca.

Ottawa, Toronto and London all have strong communities of Burners who have great ideas in mind and taking bolder steps everyday to make them happen.

Burn On!

P.S. If you are going to the playa for the first time this year, check out 8 tips for virgins!

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Event Registration Online for Toronto Burning Man Decompression 2011
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99 Sudbury Street

12th November 2011   2pm – 4am   Main event from 9pm

Bring a donation for the food bank

Curious about Burning Man? or been and desperately missing home?
We have the cure for what ails you!

Official 2011 Toronto Burning Man Decompression Part and Art Fundraiser

… This event generates funds for the local arts community (such as the Heart Machine featured at Nuit Blance)

Saturday November 12th — 99 Sudbury
Workshops starting at 2PM – Main Event at 9PM-4AM – Final admittance 1AM

Expect:
Burning Man Information Centre
Gifting
Greeters
Workshops — Starting at 2 PM.
Art — A minimum of 10% of each ticket sale will go towards this year’s arts grants.
Two Rooms of DJ’s & VJ’s
Live Performances — Random Acts of Spectacle & Weirdness all night. . .
Outdoor Fire Show!
Cash Bar

Tickets:
$20 early bird online until October 21
$25 offline and after
$30 at the door
Online at http://torontoburningmandecompression2011.eventbrite.com/
Also available at:
Center of Gravity/Side Show Cafe
Shanti Baba
Fairies Pyjamas

This is a Leave No Trace event.

We Need Volunteers!
Want to run a Workshop? Liljen.cutie@gmail.com
Want to help out in other ways? ljweller@bell.net

If you’d like more information about Burning Man visit http://www.burningman.com/

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