Category Archives: Business Casual

Introducing: TASQS from Camp Feral! + PreOrders and Cabin Requests Close!!

🍅 Howdy campers!

Ketchup here with a visualization exercise for you before you read the newsletter! OK, so first, close your eyes. Now, take three deep breaths.. OH! Exhale after each one! Don’t take three deep breaths without exhaling in between, you might hurt yourself! Now that you’re relaxed, visualize Camp Feral! approaching as though it’s a cloud, floating calmly towards you—fresh air, gentle breeze… and imagine how warm the…

OH CRAP STICKS!! You can’t read this!! You closed your eyes and… I never thought of how I might prompt you to open them. Oh…OH! I’m stuck!!! I can’t guide you through the newsletter! You’ll miss the closing of Preorders and Cabin Requests! You won’t know how to find cabin mates, or volunteer, and will never understand that concept of TASQS!

I’m going to have to run to each of your houses and tell you to open your eyes! YOU CAN’T KNOW THIS YET, BUT I’M COMING TO HELP!!!!

Preorders Close August 14th

When:

Aug 14th 2023

What:

After Monday, August 14th, we will no longer be accepting pre-orders for our t-shirts and hoodies through Regfox, and any new upgrades to patron level we won’t be able to guarantee the inclusion of a patron gift.

What You Need to Do:

email registration to make any changes to your registration, including pre-ordering shirts and hoodies, or upgrading to Sponsor or Patron, before Monday, August 14th.

Cabin Requests Close August 14th

When:

Aug 14th

What:

After August 14th we will be closing the cabin request form and will not be accepting any further requests. This is to help give us time to arrange our cabin list before camp. You’ll find out what cabin you are in and who you are rooming with after dinner on the first night of camp.

What You Need to Do:

If you or a designated person from your group has already submitted a cabin request:

Nothing! Carry on!

If you have not yet submitted a cabin request for yourself or your group:

Go do the thing before August 14! The cabin request form is here: https://forms.gle/MVmTMEc9r6smcwM68

If you need to make a change to your request:

email cabins before Aug 14th.

What if I need to change something after Aug 14th?

Any additional changes after that date will be handled on site. Come to con-ops after dinner and speak with operations.

What happens if I don’t submit a request?

We’ll do our best to find a good fit for you. If there are any issues with your cabin assignment come to con-ops and speak with operations.

Help! I don’t know anyone!

No problem at all! Fill out the request form for yourself and that will help us put you in a cabin with similar preferences.

If you haven’t already, consider joining our discord server and say hi to some fellow campers! We also have forums for cabin roommates and ride shares.

Sign Up To Volunteer!

When:

Now!

What:

We are looking for some eager beavers… er, gophers who would like to volunteer to help out Feral staff on site this year. If you are willing to help us carry some things, set up/tear down some things, or hand out some things you will earn our love and gratitude (and a thank you gift!)

What You Need to Do:

If you are interested in volunteering

You can sign up here: https://forms.gle/yZsq8sX4HFhoP1YU7

I offered to volunteer earlier in the year! Do I need to fill this form out?

Nope, you are all set.

NEW BUSINESS CASUAL VIDEO: TASQS!

You have learned how business is casual. You understand the complexities of Sideways Touchpoint Advocacy, our IP and the heart of our entire business. Now introducing… TASQS!

OK… I’ve was informed that you all probably did not close your eyes, and also my request for everyone’s home address was denied for… obvious reasons. Besides, I don’t know how I would have gotten to at least ONE OF YOU anyways! (Du vet vem du är.)

But that’s all in the past!! I’m so excited for camp that I’m picking up something new to bring… Ill give you three clues as to what it is!

1) It is ubiquitous: everyone has one but everyone always want one that’s better than the one they have!
2) Some say it ‘ties’ you down but I say it ‘keeps you connected!’
3) And last clue: it rhymes with CASTLE!

Gotta keep up with tradition, after all! YEAH!

K.C.

a splatter of ketchup

P.S. I warned you last newsletter, looks like TASQS debut at camp! Are you excited? … no seriously, are you? Because i think I am… am i?

Run an Event, Instruct a Workshop

***PLEASE DELETE THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE SENDING NEWSLETTERS . ADDITIONAL NOTES ARE INCLUDED BELOW***

HEY LUCKY, IT’S JIM.

AS YOU MIGHT HAVE HEARD THEY CUT THE GOH POSITION AT THE CAMP THIS YEAR. GOH IS SHORTHAND FOR ‘GUEST OF HONOUR.’ THEY SENT ME THE OFFICIAL STATEMENT A FEW MONTHS AGO… I HAVE FORWARDED YOU THAT COPY.

I’VE ALSO SENT YOU A LINK TO A FORM FOR CAMPERS TO LET US KNOW ABOUT EVENTS THEY WOULD LIKE TO RUN, OR WORKSHOPS THEY WOULD LIKE TO INSTRUCT! WE HAVE A NEW SYSTEM FOR KEEPING TRACK OF PROGRAMMING, SO PLEASE MAKE SURE THEY KNOW THAT EVEN IF THEY HAVE RUN SOMETHING IN THE PAST THAT WE STILL NEED THEM TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION. OH, AND THE DEADLINE FOR APPLYING IS GOING TO BE JULY 1ST!

THE EVENTS/WORKSHOPS SHOULD BE THE FOCUS OF THE NEWSLETTER! SNEAK THE GOH STUFF IN. MAKE IT FINDABLE BUT DON’T DRAW ATTENTION TO IT, YA KNOW?
THAT SAID… I AM EXCITED TO SEE HOW YOU’RE GOING TO INTERPRET THIS MESSAGE.

LUCKY… UPPER MANAGEMENT EITHER LOVES YOU OR IS HAVING ONE TOO MANY OF THE CLO’S LIBATIONS. DON’T FORGET TO DELETE ALL THESE INSTRUCTI…

ACTUALLY, YOU KNOW WHAT? YOU DO YOU.

JIM

PS. YOU ARE FORGETTING TO DELETE, RIGHT? I MEAN… ARE YOU FORGETTING TO DELETE?

***PLEASE DELETE THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE SENDING NEWSLETTERS. ADDITIONAL NOTES ARE INCLUDED BELOW***

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Upper management presents
an announcement

IF YOU WANT TO RUN A WORKSHOP OR EVENT AT CAMP FERAL! THIS YEAR, SIMPLY LET US KNOW THROUGH THIS FORM.

IF YOU HAVE RUN THIS WORKSHOP/EVENT FOR US IN THE PAST, WE ASK THAT YOU STILL APPLY THROUGH THE AFOREMENTIONED FORM.

YOU CAN REACH THE FORM BY CLICKING THE WORD FORM, OR BY CLICKING THE CONSPICUOUS BUTTON BELOW!

DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING YOUR FORM IS JULY 1 2023

Prerequisites for running an event or workshop:

  • you have an idea for an event or workshop
  • you know what you’re doing/talking about
  • you are comfortable talking in front of people, or are willing to give it a shot
  • your idea allows others to participate/includes relevant instructional activities and exercises
  • your idea does not primarily involve seeds or nuts, completing a fursuit in a weekend, or VR equipment
  • you will be at Camp Feral
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LOOK DOWN HERE!

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Feral official announcement: Blazen the Dragon is not gueest of honour 2023. Official statement below...

“Due to budget restraints, Upper Management has made the shrewd decision to liquidate the Guest of Honour position.

Unfortunately, due to conditions in their contract, we are required to keep Blazen employed until contract end (Aug 28 2023). As such, he will be transitioning into the position of “not-guest-of-honour” while retaining his regular duties as CLO (Chief Libations Officer)”

~ UPPER MANAGEMENT!

An image of Blazen the Dragon

Chief Libations Officer for FERAL and for Camp Feral, but NOT the Guest of Honour in 2023, Blazen the Dragon. Presumably taken before Upper Management decided to end the Guest of Honour position, meaning Blazen is not “the Guest of Honour” but, instead, “not guest of honour.” The distinction is important.

Feral 2023 registration is now open

HEY LUCKY, IT’S JIM.

SO, THIS NEWSLETTER IS VERY IMPORTANT BECAUSE IT ANNOUNCES REGISTRATION FOR THE CAMP. IT IS SENT JUST BEFORE REGISTRATION GOES LIVE SO THE DETAILS NEED TO BE VERY CLEAR: WE RECOMMEND YOU GO BOLD ON THIS ONE! MAKE IT STAND OUT!

HERE ARE THE IMPORTANT DETAILS:

REGISTRATION OPENS TONIGHT: MONDAY, APRIL 10TH AT 9 PM EDT
CAMPERS SIGN UP BY GOING TO https://campferal.regfox.com/feral-2023

SHARE THE NEW CORPORATE VIDEO TOO!

OH! AND INCLUDE A NICE CLOSING STATEMENT, LIKE:

We look forward to seeing you in August! or something like that! Help humanize Upper Management. Sound good??

JIM

PS. …I KNOW YOUR NAME ISN’T ACTUALLY LUCKY. BUT THAT’S WHAT WE’RE CALLING YOU AROUND THE DEPARTMENT! UPPER MANAGEMENT HAS FIRED PEOPLE FOR AN INNOCENT TYPO IN THE NEWSLETTER BEFORE… HENCE, LUCKY! BUT LUCK CAN RUN OUT, SO PLEASE REMEMBER TO DELETE THIS

***PLEASE DELETE THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE SENDING NEWSLETTERS. ADDITIONAL NOTES ARE INCLUDED BELOW***

PLACE LOGO TEXT HERE

Hey (Furry Name)

UPPER MANAGEMENT

ANNOUNCES…

CAMP REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

If camp sells out a waiting list will begin

Join the waiting list early if you miss registration. Those on the waiting list the day registration opens generally are all offered a spot within a couple of months!

Camp Feral – Business Casual

That’s right! Upper Management is proud to announce that registration for this year’s camp is now open!

Click the blue button to go to registration!

If we reach our registration cap, registration will be replaced by a waiting list signup form.

Get on the waiting list as early as you can! Generally, everyone who joins the waiting list on the day registration opens will get a spot at camp, it might just take a month or two!

And here is our refund policy to review in advance of registration.

We look forward to seeing you in August! or something like that! Help humanize Upper Management. Sound good??

~ UPPER MANAGEMENT @ FERAL

O.V.A.F.

***PLEASE DELETE THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE SENDING NEWSLETTERS . ADDITIONAL NOTES ARE INCLUDED BELOW***

 
CLICK THIS BUTTON WHEN IT’S TIME TO REGISTER!!
 
HEY <<Furry Name>>
UPPER MANAGEMENT
ANNOUNCES…

CAMP REGISTRATION OPENS

TONIGHT!!!!
TONIGHT!!!!
TONIGHT!!!!

Monday, April 10th at 9 pm EDT
If camp sells out a waiting list will begin
Join the waiting list early if you miss registration. Those on the waiting list the day registration opens generally are all offered a spot within a couple of months!
 
See the new corporate video for Feral and Business Casual
 
CLICK THIS BUTTON WHEN IT’S TIME TO REGISTER!!

That’s right! Upper Management is proud to announce that registration for this year’s camp opens at 9 pm EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) TONIGHT!!! That is, Monday, April 10th!

Click the blue button on this Newsletter to go to registration once it is open in an hour or so!

If we reach our registration cap, registration will be replaced by a waiting list signup form.

Get on the waiting list as early as you can! Generally, everyone who joins the waiting list on the day registration opens will get a spot at camp, it might just take a month or two!

And here is our refund policy to review in advance of registration.

We look forward to seeing you in August! or something like that! Help humanize Upper Management. Sound good??

~ UPPER MANAGEMENT @ FERAL

O.V.A.F.

2023 Camp and Reg Dates

Hello campers…er…employees!

It’s time for our first newsletter of the year. Welcome to all of our new subscribers! Our theme this year is Business Casual; get ready for some very seriously casual business.

You can find a memo with information on our camp dates and registration dates below…

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NOTE: HERE IS THE DETAILS NEEDED FOR YOUR NEWSLETTER. REMEMBER TO DELETE THIS STUFF SO UPPER MANAGEMENT DOESN’T SEE IT… THEY WANT A NICE, CLEAN NEWSLETTER SENT OUT TO ALL EMPLOYEES. MESSAGE ME IF YOU NEED ANYTHING MORE! – JIM

CAMP DATES:

  • AUGUST 24-28, 2023

REGISTRATION:

  • OPENS APRIL 10TH, 2023 AT 9 PM
  • WE WILL SEND A NEWSLETTER EMAIL WITH A URL TO THE REGISTRATION FORM WHEN PUBLIC REGISTRATION OPENS

SPECIAL GUESTS: (NOTE FROM UPPER MANAGEMENT IN YOUR INBOX)

NOTE: I CANNOT STRESS THIS ENOUGH. BEFORE YOU SEND THIS NEWSLETTER TO THE EMPLOYEES… DELETE THIS SECTION! PLEASE REMEMBER TO DELETE IT.

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DEAR (INSERT VALUED EMPLOYEES NAME HERE),

UPPER MANAGEMENT IS PROUD TO INVITE YOU TO AN ALL INCLUSIVE EMPLOYEE STAFF RETREAT AT CAMP FERAL (AKA. CAMP AROWHON), IN ALGONQUIN PARK THIS THURSDAY AUGUST 24TH TO MONDAY, AUGUST 28TH 2023!

THIS ANNUAL RETREAT IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU, [EMPLOYEE’S NAME] TO INTERACT WITH YOUR FELLOW TEAM MEMBERS IN AN ENVIRONMENT OTHER THAN THE  WONDERFUL AND COMFORTABLE SPACES WE PROVIDE YOU AT THE OFFICE. IT IS, OF COURSE, NOT MANDATORY BUT IF YOU WANT TO BE FIRST AND FOREMOST ON YOUR MANAGER’S MIND, WOULDN’T YOU THINK A WEEK IN THE WOODS WITH THEM WOULD BE MEMORABLE AROUND BONUS TIME??

SO WE HOPE YOU MAKE THE RIGHT DECISION.

REGISTRATION FOR THE RETREAT OPENS APRIL 10TH AT 9 PM EDT.

SEE YOU IN AUGUST!

PS. DUE TO BUDGET RESTRAINTS UPPER MANAGEMENT  HAS  MADE THE DECISION TO  LIQUIDATE THE GUEST OF HONOUR POSITION. UNFORTUNATELY, DUE TO CONDITIONS IN THEIR CONTRACT, WE ARE REQUIRED TO KEEP BLAZEN EMPLOYED UNTIL CONTRACT END (AUG 28 2023). AS SUCH, HE WILL BE TRANSITIONING INTO THE POSITION OF “NOT-GUEST-OF-HONOUR” WHILE RETAINING THE DUTIES OF CTO (CHIEF TIKI OFFICER)