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Shiekra Tora · 04-04-2010, 11:38 AM

Day BEFORE my birthday in Dec this year.

Jaga · 04-26-2010, 04:48 PM

very helpful! thanks!

Sontock · 05-03-2010, 10:26 AM

The next furbowl is coming up fast! I guess I better get my request for that night off in before they make that weeks schedule :3

***Kitt3ns*** · 05-06-2010, 10:08 PM

Delaware Furbowl Standards of Conduct

The Delaware Furbowl is a monthly event sponsored by The Furst State that celebrates the furry fans of the Delaware region and tri-state area in bowling and socializing activites. It is a relaxed atmosphere that tries to focus on a fun and memorable evening. To ensure this there has been created a Standards of Conduct for all attendees of the Delaware Furbowl. Anyone in attendance of a Delaware Furbowl hereby agrees to these policies. These rules apply to all aspects of the Delaware Furbowl. If you have any questions regarding these policies you can e-mail the organizer Kitt3ns at this address: LoneM855@gmail.com

Delaware Furbowl reserves the right to amend these rules at any time without prior or posted notice and reserves the sole right of interpretation. In any dispute, the general rule above will apply.

General Rule:

The Delaware Furbowl Organizers retain the right to remove and/or restrict persons or groups who cause interference or incidents with Delaware Furbowl activites, venues, or guests. The Delaware Furbowl is a privately run event and reserves the right to refuse admission to any individual for any reason. Safety and fun of attendees, guests, and vendors is our number one concern during the events.

In addition it is expected that you abide by any and all rules and regulations that the vendors may have for their establishment.

Public Behavior:

While at the Delaware Furbowl you are expected to remain and act in a civil manner. Rough-housing, overly affectionate public displays of affection, obscene swearing, or loud destructive behavior are restricted. Harassment, stalking, or unwanted contact will be met with a "one-strike" or zero-tolerance policy, "No" means "No" always. Please be courteous to other attendees, vendor staff, and non-furbowl guests at all times.

Also remember that we are in a public setting. These events are family friendly affairs and oftentimes this is people's first exposure to furry at large. Remember that we need to present "those people who dress up like animals" in as positive a light as possible. We're the ambassadors of the furry fandom for the people we encounter.

Hygiene:

It is assumed that you will posses a good sense of hygiene while at the Delaware Furbowl. If you are bearing a noticeable offensive odor, you will be asked to rectify it or possibly be removed from the event. It is encouraged that attendees take a shower before coming to the Delaware Furbowl. Fursuiters will be given a little bit of lee-way when it comes to this rule after de-suiting based on the Organizers judgement.

Fursuits:

Fursuits are restricted at the dinner portion of the event for health, safety, and practicality reasons.

Fursuits at the bowling alley are allowed. Bowling shoes must be worn at all times if a suiter is bowling however. If you have substitute feetpads that act as bowling shoes they must have been cleared with the bowling front desk before bowling.

If you plan on leaving our area to wander around in suit, it is highly recommended that you have a handler ready. And keep in mind the feelings of the other patrons and respect your boundaries.

Alcohol:

Alcoholic consumption should be kept within moderation and may only be consumed by adults over 21. Buying alcohol for minors is strictly forbidden by Delaware Furbowl rules and Delaware State Law. If you are found out to be supplying alcohol to a minor we will be obligated to contact the police. If you are approached by a minor to acquire alcohol for them then say "No" and report it to an organizer.

If someone becomes too intoxicated they will be asked to leave the event pre-maturely and be given issued a warning.

Weapons:

Weapons of any sort are restricted from all Furbowl events. If you are seen with any type of weapon you will be asked to please remove it from the premises of the event immediately and possibly be asked to leave the furbowl pre-maturely. If it is found out you are concealing a weapon you will be restricted from the Delaware Furbowl.

Dress Code:

Tails, ears, collars, and other furry accessories are allowed at all portions of the Delaware Furbowl events. The only exception to this are leashes which will be asked to be removed if seen. Also, no fetish, BDSM, or extremely revealing clothing will be permitted at the Delaware Furbowl and if you have such gear or clothing on you will be asked to remove it and change to something that fits within Furbowl rules.

Respect of Property:

During the events please respect the property of the vendors we attend. This means no climbing on, damaging, etc of the equipment of the vendors.

It is expected you not litter at the vendors and clean up after yourselves during and after the event.

If an attendee does damage vendor property they will be held responsible for cost of repairs and any applicable fines.

Minors and Parental Consent:

In the case of minors above the age of 13, it will be assumed that any parents or legal gaurdians have granted permission for their attendance and the Delaware Furbowl, The Furst State, and the current vendor will not assume responsibility for their actions or conduct.

Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult at all times while at the Delaware Furbowl.

Release of Liability for Personal Injury:

Delaware Furbowl, The Furst State, and the vendors will not be responsible for any personal injury due to negligence of bowling alley rules, or rough-housing during the events.

In addition any costumers must relieve the bowling alley of any responsibility when it comes to personal injury relating to or dealing with costumes and/or masks.

However if such an event does occur we will do our best to provide aid until proper action can be taken.

Release of Liability for Personal Belongings:

All attendees will take responsibility for thier own belongings. Delaware Furbowl, The Furst State, and the vendors will not be responsible for missing or damaged items.

Ego · 05-07-2010, 04:29 AM

I don't know how to feel for being the reason he had to include BDSM gear.

SlapHappy · 05-07-2010, 10:05 AM

(05-07-2010 04:29 AM)Ego Wrote: I don't know how to feel for being the reason he had to include BDSM gear.

If it wasn't you it would've been someone else. Trust me.

***Kitt3ns*** · 05-07-2010, 10:52 AM

(05-07-2010 04:29 AM)Ego Wrote: I don't know how to feel for being the reason he had to include BDSM gear.

O.o'

Kiwi Tryst · 05-07-2010, 11:20 AM

>____> Riiiigghhhtt. Heres what I want to know, and please know that I mean no disrespect by this, but who is going to enforce these rules? I have no intention of breaking any of them, but I see other people breaking rules all the time. (Not saying I want Luna to break out the bat I was just wondering if you had a system)

SlapHappy · 05-07-2010, 11:29 AM

(05-07-2010 11:20 AM)Kiwi Tryst Wrote: >____> Riiiigghhhtt. Heres what I want to know, and please know that I mean no disrespect by this, but who is going to enforce these rules? I have no intention of breaking any of them, but I see other people breaking rules all the time. (Not saying I want Luna to break out the bat I was just wondering if you had a system)

Well, I know a guy who knows a guy who's friends with a guy who has a cousin who's an ex-KGB agent...

...but seriously, this is something to think about. We'll get on that.

Kyetsu · 05-07-2010, 11:33 AM

(05-07-2010 11:20 AM)Kiwi Tryst Wrote: >____> Riiiigghhhtt. Heres what I want to know, and please know that I mean no disrespect by this, but who is going to enforce these rules? I have no intention of breaking any of them, but I see other people breaking rules all the time. (Not saying I want Luna to break out the bat I was just wondering if you had a system)

I know "Special People" who can do some "Special Favors" for us...*and then I realized how few people will get that reference. Fox confused

*

***Kitt3ns*** · (This post was last modified: 05-07-2010 11:42 AM by Kitt3ns.)

If a reminder of the standard of conduct isn't enough then there is security at the bowling alley who can enact bowling alley rules.

If it's a rule that bowling alley security can't enforce then a restriction from the furbowl and furbowl events will be enacted on the offender.

I honestly don't foresee really having too many issues with the above rules though. It's pretty much "follow the law, don't break stuff, don't be a gigantic fool"

Also, it should be noted that the official furbowl consists only of the dining portion, and the bowling portion. Anything you do before or after these events is not on us.

Kalypso teh rainbow fusky · 05-07-2010, 07:15 PM

Protip- You can't enforce these rules (law wise) if TFS isn't a state registered group. However I'm guessing you put this up because you're making it one.

SlapHappy · 05-07-2010, 07:50 PM

(05-07-2010 07:15 PM)Kalypso teh rainbow fusky Wrote: Protip- You can't enforce these rules (law wise) if TFS isn't a state registered group. However I'm guessing you put this up because you're making it one.

Oh wow, way to completely undermine our authority, fusky.

Lol, just kidding. =]

Kiwi Tryst · 05-08-2010, 10:47 AM

I have a feeling this is going to get me as much laughter as two years ago when I asked you guys what (why eye eff eff) was, but what is a fusky?

Tsuneko · (This post was last modified: 05-08-2010 11:09 AM by Tsuneko.)

(05-07-2010 04:29 AM)Ego Wrote: I don't know how to feel for being the reason he had to include BDSM gear.

sooo... the leash and the cuffs i keep clipped to my belt would be... bad?

SlapHappy · 05-08-2010, 11:07 AM

(05-08-2010 10:47 AM)Kiwi Tryst Wrote: I have a feeling this is going to get me as much laughter as two years ago when I asked you guys what (why eye eff eff) was, but what is a fusky?

Fox + Husky

...are you sure you're a furry? You sure don't sound like one.

***reaux*** · 05-08-2010, 06:00 PM

(05-07-2010 07:15 PM)Kalypso teh rainbow fusky Wrote: Protip- You can't enforce these rules (law wise) if TFS isn't a state registered group. However I'm guessing you put this up because you're making it one.

we're not trying to enforce any laws, just rules on how to act civil and appropriate in public. like it or not, we're ambassadors of the furry fandom for the regular folks we encounter during bowling meets.

Myles · 05-10-2010, 04:46 PM

Question about Furbowl (and other furmeets in general):
Do you absolutely have to be a furry to attend?

I have a friend who wants to come with me to Furbowl this month. He's expressed interest in furries alright, but also says that he isn't one. I think he more or less sees it as a chance to come hang out with me because we don't get to do so that often (going to pick him up more the doubles the length of the already 1.5 hour trip). He also wants to bring a friend along that he thinks might be a furry.

Like, "Is there any unwritten rule that says you must be a furry to attend a furmeet?", so to speak.

***Kitt3ns*** · 05-10-2010, 05:09 PM

Oh no, you don't have to be a furry to come to our events! Heck, Lupine's brother came to the last one. :3

Bring your friend! Who knows, we just might convert him! Big Grin

***Kitt3ns*** · (This post was last modified: 05-12-2010 02:37 PM by Kitt3ns.)

Delaware Furbowl FAQ:

I signed up but can't make it!
If you've signed up but have to cancel for whatever reason you can cancel through the e-mail surple sends you when you sign up. If you can't find that e-mail you can private message me

Can I just come to just hang out?
Sure you can come to just hang out! Some of our folks come just to socialize! Be prepared for me to hound on you a bit to try to convince you to bowl. :3

Do I need to spend any money?
Nobody is going to fault you for pinching your pennies however, buying a soda at the restaurant, or some food from the bowling alley, goes a long way in ensuring they enjoy hosting our group.

How much should I bring for everything?
Expect to spend about $30 for both events.

Is there a bar?
There is a bar at the bowling alley where alcohol can be purchased. Please drink responsibly. It's one thing to be slightly buzzed. It's another to be trashed. Also, don't forget to pay your bar tab! :3

Can I wear my fursuit?
Fursuits at the bowling lanes are all groovy and cool! However do not suit to the restaurant. For practicalities sake as well as good will with the restaurant. Tails/ears however are encouraged. Just remember that it's on a Saturday and will more than likely be a bit crowded with mundane folk.

Whats this I hear about a Group Picture?
Around 11:00PM or so I'll gather everyone together so we can get a nifty group shot! The wait staff at the bowling alley will happily take pictures for you during this time so you can get in the picture too!