November Announce: Date Change, Volunteering, Events, and More

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Howdy Flipolians!

THE MOST IMPORTANT DATE INFO: This month’s Announce features some of the biggest news we’ve had in a while. (Many of) you spoke. The org listened. Based on broad feedback from participants (including safety volunteers), and much pondering of possible dates to consider (with conflicts for any one), Burning Flipside 2025 will be moving…in time, not space. Mark your calendars and make your preparations for APRIL 24-28, 2025. Load-In to our temporary township will be April 19 and Load-Out to the default world will be May 3.

EXCITED ABOUT THE NEW DATE? PARTICIPATE! Flipside runs on lots of things, but our most precious resource is your time and effort. Below are some of the open volunteer positions we need to fill, and YOU might be perfect for one. Art needs wranglers for our creatives, Safety needs someone (likely several someones) to hold perimeter, and here are some more specific needs:

  • Area Facilitator (AF) for 360/24/7: coordinates with volunteers who help keep our warehouse (Lloyd) and the gear in it organized and ready for the next event.
  • Lieutenant (LT) AF for Communications: helps the Comms AF organize and develop processes for social media, email outreach, and website updates; steps in when the AF is unavailable.
  • Edjumication Lead: recently moved to Comms, this lead helps newbies and old skoolers alike understand our community principles before and during the event.
  • Site Operations (Site Ops) mega-list:
    • Cartelle LT – helps the (living abroad) Cartelle Lead build and lead a small team to manage/receive/clean volunteer golf carts, work with Flipside leads to determine cart needs, and help manage volunteer shift changes. Requires early entry and late stay arrangements.
    • Pre-Ops LT – helps the (living abroad) Pre-Ops Lead coordinate with the Transpo Lead for City Load-In (April 19), build and lead a team to set up city infrastructure (shade, etc.) onsite, and bring it all back for Load-Out (May 3). May require early entry and late stay arrangements.
    • Fuel LT – helps the Fuel Lead to ensure smooth delivery of gasoline and diesel to city infrastructure as needed. Get dirty! Drive a flammable cart! Early entry and late stay are helpful.
    • Site Lighting LT – (was Safety Lighting) build and lead a small team to set up and tear down all infrastructure site lighting in the city. Work with the Power team to ensure lighting is powered. Requires early entry and late stay arrangements.
    • Power Lead – build and lead a small team to set up and maintain all power requirements in the city. Work with the vendor, Flipside board, and leads to determine power needs. Experience with event power is very helpful. Requires early entry and late stay arrangements.

MORE FROM SITE OPS: Site Ops will learn ya that there is no “they,” only “us.” Requires early entry and late stay arrangements means we would like to have your body or a body that you arrange as your replacement to be on site and working the days before Flipside and the day after. Everyone who is on site for early and late needs to be approved by the Site Ops AF. If you’re interested in seeing the guts of Flipside and want to get your hands dirty building the city, keeping it running, and taking it apart, talk to Bossy Spice, the Site Ops AF, at siteops-af@burningflipside.org, or talk to Poolboy, the Site Ops AF LT at davidthepoolboy@gmail.com.

SEEKING COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE AGENT: We’re always on the hunt for cool locations, especially those that are more physically accessible. Email the board for more information: board@burningflipside.org

Burning Flipside Effigy examples by DaFT. Photo by Charles Hueter.
Burning Flipside Effigy examples by DaFT. Photo by Charles Hueter.

DaFT SELECTION COMMITTEE REMINDER: The DaFT Selection Committee would like to remind you that the deadline to submit your effigy proposal is the day after Thanksgiving this year (11:59pm CST on November 29). If you have any questions or are looking for any assistance, be sure to reach out as soon as possible. The deadline is very firm this year, so if you have any questions or need any feedback be sure to reach out as soon as possible!

We look forward to seeing your submissions!

VERY IMPORTANT ART FUNDING INFO: Do you love art? Do you believe Flipside wouldn’t be the event you love without art? Wanna help there be more art at Flipside? Then Ignition Philter (the 501(c)(3) that funds art for Flipside and more) wants you!

What we’re seeking: people who are passionate about helping artists create their dreams, and do so in a fiscally secure and transparent way. This is an unpaid position. Between now and November 17th learn more and let us know that you’re interested by applying here: https://ignitionphilter.com/the-peeps/join-the-board/

COMBUSTION CHAMBER SEEKS NEW MEMBERS: Are you passionate about Flipside, its community, and its principles? Do you enjoy listening to/discussing/debating the finer points of Community with your friends/camp mates/fellow burners? Are your ears open to what the community is saying about Flipside? Would you enjoy talking about crucial matters in this community throughout the year? Do you know someone else who fits this description? The Combustion Chamber is seeking new members. If you are interested in joining or know someone who should, please take a brief moment to submit your application or a nomination at https://www.burningflipside.com/contact/cc-nomination.

The Burning Flipside Combustion Chamber (CC) is a set of eyes and ears for the community. Do you have a concern? Wonder why something happens the way it does? If we don’t know, we’ll find out or at least point you to the person who can answer your question. We also act as a sounding board for the event organizers (aka the Catalyst Collective board). The CC typically meets every third Monday evening for approximately one to two hours, at Lloyd the warehouse. Visit the CC page at https://www.burningflipside.com/organization/cc for more info.

Combustion Chamber membership is not limited specifically to those that live in the Austin area, but members do need to attend meetings regularly in person. If you’re in another city, but down for a monthly road trip, feel free to apply. We welcome the participation of all Flipizens. Our next meeting is Monday, November 18, 7:42pm, at Lloyd the Burning Flipside Warehouse, 3106 Industrial Terrace, Austin TX.

UPCOMING EVENTS: Participate year-round (website calendar, Facebook, and Twitter)

SPECIAL XMAS EVENT: BURNMAS BASH. We invite you to join us on December 6 at 7pm for a unique celebration of all winter holidays as we break bread, dance, play, and create new memories with the extended family we’ve chosen! Our very own Cowboy kitchen Chef Wally is providing our main course for the feast!!!

We want you to share your traditions, games, art and ideas with us. This is an event for the community, by the community and we need your help with: sides, desserts, art, borrowed holiday deco, ideas, themed performances, DJs, music, volunteers for set up, tear down, and help leading party logistics. Yeah, come help!

Please contact Tamara genesis-af@burningflipside.org or Foxtrot firejules85@gmail.com and go here to learn more: https://www.facebook.com/share/m2mB18veJLEZw33D/

PARTICIPATE IN YOUR COMMUNITY! If you haven’t yet, get out there and VOTE!!! Can’t find your id? Visit https://www.vote411.org/texas#id-needed-for-voting to learn what you can do and still vote! Participation: it’s not just for burns.