Quick recap
This was a pre-Burning Man meeting for the Swing City camp where filchy led discussions about logistics and preparations for the upcoming event. The meeting covered arrival timing strategies, with recommendations to arrive an hour before gate opening to avoid long waits in D LOT, and emphasized the importance of placing name and contact information in vehicle dashboards for camp coordination. Key topics included required shift assignments for meal planning and MOOP (Leave No Trace) duties, the upcoming art tour on Thursday, and the camp meeting schedule including a required Friday meeting after dinner and a group photo session. The group discussed practical preparations like lag screw usage, porta-potty protocols, and essential items to bring including masks for dust protection and toilet paper. filchy also announced that the camp would be freezing registrations and coordinating activities within 24-48 hours, after which new participants would need to go through the welcoming committee for access.
Next steps
Brett
- Write a note in the group chat encouraging his group to complete their interviews.
Colin
- Call Lisa after the meeting.
Linda
- Talk with filchy in the morning regarding SCAT role.
Lisa
- Leave for Playa after wrapping up calls tonight or tomorrow before sunrise.
filchy
- Show Hunter’s and Nir how to transfer the vehicle pass tomorrow.
- Interview with Savannah (sully) to be arranged.
lance
- Upload a photo of himself to the Slack and website before the freeze (within 24-48 hours).
sully
- Ensure picture is uploaded to the website (already done, but noted for completeness).
Collaboration
- Tegan/Evan: Coordinate with Lisa upon arrival regarding setup of the tea table service.
- All vehicle drivers: Place a piece of paper with name and phone number in the vehicle dashboard before arriving at Playa.
- Brett/group: Handle the camp group photo on Friday (against the rig and butt photo).
- All camp members: Sign up for required shifts (meal plan and MOOP) via website or on arrival.
- All camp members: Bring 14-inch, 3/8-inch lag screws and a drill, or purchase through camp.
- All camp members: Bring a mask, gloves, and be prepared for dust/whiteouts/rain.
- All camp members: Bring single-ply toilet paper and a porta-potty kit; pack out non-body waste.
- All camp members: Stay until Monday noon for breakdown, unless coordinated otherwise.
- All camp members: Participate in the required camp meeting on Friday after linner.
- All camp members: Help with breakdown and cleanup starting Sunday, aiming to finish by Monday noon.
Summary
Community Events and Plans Discussion
The group discussed recent activities and plans for upcoming events. Filchy shared updates about his return from Europe and mentioned his intention to return to teaching and participating in community activities in the fall. The conversation included discussions about bodysuits worn during a recent event at Joshua Tree, with Brad and Diina describing their experience. The group also talked about plans for the Sunset Ride event and mentioned the Gothic Folly installation, which will be located near the event location.
Event Logistics and Planning Discussion
The group discussed logistics for an upcoming event, with Sully explaining that aerial equipment couldn't be used near windows due to safety concerns. Colin expressed excitement about joining the event and catching up on meeting notes, while Lisa confirmed she was ready to leave after Fluff Forever arrived. The conversation took a humorous turn when filchy asked for permission to spank Tegan, with Tegan granting permission, which led to a lighthearted discussion about power dynamics and consent.
Vehicle Pass Transfer Discussion
The team discussed vehicle pass transfer issues, with Hunter seeking help to transfer a NEAR vehicle pass to his name for the camp truck. Filchy offered to show Hunter the process tomorrow since physical will-call passes cannot be transferred online. The group also addressed communication issues, including Shane being temporarily removed from Slack due to a suspicious email address, and discussed plans to publish a yearbook with everyone's bios and photos within 24-48 hours to promote community.
Camp Logistics and Coordination Planning
The meeting focused on camp logistics and participant coordination. Filchy explained that new registrations would be frozen after the next day to prevent last-minute additions that could overwhelm core team members, and shifts for Moop and kitchen duties would be assigned at the camp. Tegan and Evan sought guidance about setting up their 5-foot tea table, with Lisa suggesting they coordinate with her in the kitchen area and offering assistance with setup. The group also discussed potential solutions for transporting the tea table, with Ryin offering a wagon as a possibility.
Playa Event Arrival Logistics
The group discussed arrival logistics for an upcoming event at Playa. Austin and Daniel provided guidance on timing vehicle arrival, recommending arriving about an hour before the gate opens (around 11 PM Nevada time on Saturday) to avoid long waits in D lot, which is used for vehicles with issues like missing tickets or search problems. Filchy emphasized the importance of not parking early or setting up camp immediately upon arrival, as vehicles and campsites need to be strategically placed based on specific requirements. The group also discussed e-bike charging capacity, with Filchy noting that 3-4 bikes could be charged at a time in the Wizard Hut, though unattended charging for extended periods would result in the bike being unplugged.
Camp Event Preparations Meeting
The meeting covered preparations for an upcoming camp event, including the yearbook process and an art tour. Filchy emphasized the importance of completing interviews for the yearbook and announced a climbable art tour on Thursday, led by Kyle. The group discussed the required camp meeting on Friday after dinner to prepare attendees for the upcoming events and break down camp procedures. Linda encouraged everyone to greet their neighbors warmly during the yearbook process.
Burning Man Logistics Planning
The meeting covered logistics for an upcoming Burning Man event, with filchy explaining the schedule including Friday night and weekend burns, and emphasizing the importance of participating in breakdown activities on Sunday. The discussion detailed required shift commitments, with meal plan participants needing two kitchen shifts and two MOOP (Leave No Trace) shifts totaling four hours, though specific scheduling is flexible during the middle of the week. Participants received guidance about essential supplies including lag screws for securing equipment, proper porta-potty maintenance, and preparation for dust and weather conditions, with the camp providing a metal detector to help locate buried lag screws at the end of the event.