Hi all,
A couple of notes of interest from this email:

- Theme camp party on Tuesday at 6pm for those that will already be there.
- Note the section about towers and trying to prevent people from climing them when we are not around.

Jeff

--- "Harley K. Dubois" wrote:

> Date: Fri, 12 Aug 2005 12:43:43 -0700
> From: "Harley K. Dubois"
> Subject: [themecamps-announce] TC ANNC
> #10,'05/PArTy!/Trampolines/DPW/Sound/Structures
>
> Hi All,
>
> This is the last announce before we send you your "how to get placed"
>
> final post. I am watching everyone peal away from the computers,
> pens and papers and change into playa boots and work clothes and head
>
> out the door. I will be joining them shortly.
>
> All early arrivals have been contacted. You should have all gotten
> notification from Jeb by now. Thanks for working with us this year.
> There has been a ground swell of requests.
>
> A few final thoughts for you.........
>
> _________________________________________________________
>
> THEME CAMP PARTY!
>
> WE WANT TO CELEBRATE ALL OF YOU!
>
> Please join us when we get done placing you all on the playa for a
> drink. We are going to meet at the "key hole" in center camp
> (between Tuttie Fruitie camp and Japanorama, right where the
> promenade to the Man begins) at 6:00 on Tuesday evening for BYOB
> drinks. The whole placement crew will be there to celebrate the
> year. We would love to have ALL theme camps join us, so mix up your
> favorite beverage to share and come to center camp!
>
> Your placer will remind you of this special invitation when you hit
> your playa home.
>
> __________________________________________________________
>
> TRAMPOLINES
>
> Are you bringing one out? Trampolines are fun, but when they are not
>
> monitored they can lead to accidents that could cause injury. Please
> monitor your trampolines whenever they are available for use. Please
> make them inaccessible when you are not able to monitor them.
>
> __________________________________________________________
>
> DPW SUPPORT
>
> Sometimes, with all your good planning, you may still need a little
> help. If the DPW can they will. All theme camps need to make any
> requests for support through their theme camp placer. Any requests
> made directly to DPW will be routed back to us. Ask your placers any
> questions about any particular needs.
>
> __________________________________________________________
>
> SOUND
>
> The playa is a natural amplifier and it doesn't take much to produce
> a large amount of sound. Bass travels multi-directionally and cannot
> be absolutely contained with any structures. This gives sound as an
> art form an unfair advantage over other art forms. Burning Man is
> dedicated to radical self-expression, but it is also dedicated to
> creating community. We all must find a way to get along with our
> neighbors. As a community, we need to work together to keep sound at
>
> desirable levels. This means that everyone involved is personally
> responsible for how they affect everyone else's experience. If your
> neighbor believes your sound is too loud, you must work with them to
> find an acceptable volume. You will need to check in with those that
> you are camped near to find out what other events are planned and
> work with them to create a schedule. With these actions you should be
>
> able to handle all of your own sound issues. If everyone works
> together there will be no need for Black Rock Rangers to monitor
> sound.
>
> Sound Policy
> The following four rules make up our basic sound policy:
>
> 1. Neighbors should talk to one another when sound becomes problem
> and try to resolve the issue through direct communication.
> 2. Large-scale sound installations MUST be located along streets 2:00
>
> and 10:00. They may express themselves at unlimited volume unless the
>
> community complains.
> 3. A maximum power amplification of 300 watts is permitted behind
> this Large Scale Sound Art Zone in greater Black Rock City.
> 4. Any concerns about sound will become a concern of the Black Rock
> Rangers if a complaint is made within a few hours of the conflict.
> Concerns about excessive sound can result in:
>
> a) Volume check and mediation between camps,
> b) Volume check and a final warning on complaints,
> c) Disabling of equipment.
>
> (NOTE: Rangers will not take action on issues of taste.)
>
> LSSA
> All large-scale sound art systems will be located along streets 2:00
> and 10:00 (the two outermost edges of our city). Like all theme
> camps, these camps will be encouraged to be as creative and
> interactive as possible. The primary rule is that all speakers MUST
> be turned away from greater Black Rock City toward the open playa at
> all times.
>
> Placing a large vehicle directly behind speakers does WONDERS to keep
>
> sound from moving back into Black Rock City proper. If you drive a
> large truck to the event it must be placed behind the sound system.
> Elevating the speakers off the ground is also highly recommended
>
> ***SPECIAL NOTE: This year the inner and out sections of 2:00 are
> full of sound but the middle is dedicated to art. There will be no
> LSSA in the middle of 2:00.
>
>
> MUTANT VEHICLES
> All sound regulations apply to mutant vehicles driving through our
> city and on the open playa. Please watch your volumes as you!
>
> ___________________________________________________________
>
> STRUCTURES
>
> Large structures need to be secured properly. All designs are
> strongly advised to include safety provisions. For more on this,
> please check out:
>
> www.burningman.com/preparat...ring.html
>
> Remember, any structure that could hold many people should be
> monitored to make sure that weight loads are not exceeded. They
> should also be built with separate entrances and exits. Anything
> over 15 feet high and anything made of scaffolding should be
> carefully considered for safety. It is always helpful to get a
> structural engineer to look over your design before arriving on the
> playa.
>
> Towers are great for climbing and will attracted great interest. You
>
> should be prepared to monitor your towers and make them inaccessible
> when you cannot.
>
> ___________________________________________________________
>
> Only one announcement left!
>
> Harley
>
> --
> Harley K. DuBois
> Black Rock City LLC
> Community Services and Playa Safety
> 415 865-3800, ext 103
>