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Announcements / ConFuzzled Shirt Fault
« on: June 06, 2016, 21:39:37 »
It’s come to our attention that a small number of you have found problems with your convention T-Shirts this year.  These were supplied as part of the sponsor packages, and were also available to purchase in the Dealer’s Den from the convention store.

The fault appears to be an issue with the shirt fraying and a hole opening up around the area of Brok’s paws on the T-Shirt print.

At the present time, we are working closely with our shirt manufacturer, but it would help us to understand the scale of the problem.  That’s why we need to ask for your help.

If you have a T-shirt that has a problem, please take a photograph that clearly shows the fault, and email it to registration@confuzzled.org.uk. (it may help to show the fault more clearly by putting something of a different colour under the fabric for contrast, such as a piece of paper, card, or even just your hand).

Please include the following details;
 
*Your badge number
*Your name
*T-Shirt Size
*Whether the fault occurred as a result of washing the shirt (or not)

If you have not already done so, please open, check, and wash your T-Shirt.  This will help identify any defects. These can then be emailed to us as outlined above.

We are extremely sorry that this has occurred, and we hope to rectify the problem as soon as possible.  As soon as we have a clear plan to put this right, we will post again with more details.

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Discussion / ConFuzzled 2016 Feedback (UPDATE: NOW LIVE)
« on: May 23, 2016, 22:21:04 »
No the convention hasn't suddenly passed you by!

I wanted to post up early this year to pre-empt things a little bit.  We're going to have a new way to send us your feedback, ideas and even complaints.

Toward the end of the convention we'll post up the link for submitting your feedback to us.  You'll be able to fill the feedback page out as many times as you like.  Feel free to discuss your ideas with others in forums such as these, but to actually send us your feedback -and ensure it is taken onboard- use the link we'll provide, and it will then all go into one pot for us to get out to the right people :)

Many thanks indeed, and we hope you have a great time at ConFuzzled 2016!

----UPDATE----
Hi there!

If you have feedback for us, we want to hear from you!

For feedback -including complaints- about any aspect of the convention, please use the following form: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/cfz16back whether your feedback is positive or otherwise, please let us know how we did!

We’d also love it if you could complete a very short hotel satisfaction survey, which you can find here: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/cfz16hotel this will really help the hotel make the experience they deliver to you even better in future!

Thank you!

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Announcements / ConFuzzled 2016 ... coming soon!
« on: May 20, 2016, 22:24:04 »
Hi guys!

With the convention coming soon, I wanted to take an opportunity to highlight our website, and the latest posts up there.

Specifically, if you go to www.confuzzled.org.uk, you'll find some recent posts on the home page with useful information.  This includes links to the content of some important emails we sent out to all registered attendees.  So, if for some reason you didn't receive these emails, you can find them, and have a look!

Also, take note that many rooms are different to last year.  So, registration is in the Arden suite, the mainstage is in the Kings Suite, and the Dealers den and Art Show are in the rooms that make up the Palace suite.  So, be sure to checkout your conbook and miniguide to help you get around!

If you have questions, please let us know by emailing the right department (contact details can be found here: http://2016.confuzzled.org.uk/about-us/ ) or emailing communications@confuzzled.org.uk if you aren't sure.  Alternatively you can reach out to us on twitter using @cfconvention

During the convention, follow @cfzlive for important at-con updates, news and announcements

Look forward to seeing you all soon!

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Announcements / Countdown to Registration
« on: September 25, 2015, 21:14:32 »
We are pleased to announce that registration will open on Thursday 1st October at 8pm UK time!

Yes, in just under a week we’ll be ready to open for registration! Time to start planning your trip!

As with previous years, our registration system includes hotel booking.  Whilst attending-only tickets are available, we think booking your hotel spot through us represents great value, with a discounted stay compared to regular hotel pricing.  Note that booking your hotel space through us means you get a space in a room, and that if you don’t setup a sharing partner, one will be assigned to you (this does not apply to single rooms of course).  Both you, and your sharing partner need to have selected the same room type – some rooms have limited availability, so book early to avoid disappointment.  You can setup your sharing partner from within our registration system.  They must do the same to complete the sharing setup.

To read more details on the rooms and registration types available, click here to visit our pricing page!  We hope you’ll consider sponsoring, it’s a great way to help the convention.  The extra funding helps us afford better theming, better kit for the facilities we provide to YOU, and helps us afford to put together a bigger, better convention!  You also get some great extra goodies, have a read here!

Note, that ConFuzzled is only open to those who are, or will be 18-years old or over in time for the convention.  There are other rules you should read too.  Please read our FAQ page, Conditions of Sale, Prohibited items, Code-of-Conduct, and Weapons Policy.

Also note that you’ll be able to register for your space in the dealers den during registration.  To read more and review pricing, click here.  Please note some additional rules apply for the dealers den, please ensure you read these too.

Finally, please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have questions, just email registration@confuzzled.org.uk, where our team will try to answer your questions.

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Announcements / Be part of ConFuzzled Strike Team for 2016!
« on: August 08, 2015, 19:34:56 »
It's that time of year where ConFuzzled gets back into motion, and we set about finding more volunteers to help us set up and run the convention!
 
As a part of the Strike Force, not only do you get a cool "Crew" badge and work with the team with the most awesome sounding name, you get to play a *very* important part in the convention! Strike Force’s primary responsibility is the delivery, shifting and transportation of convention equipment. We bring everything from the stores to the hotel before the con, and we pack it all away again afterwards.
 
But it is much more than just unloading vans, the team is an integral part of the convention, without them we have no con. They are the lynch pin that gets us going and tidies away at the end and make sure that our colleagues in every other department have the resources they need to put on events, host shows and run the convention.
 
This job requires people who can be responsible, dedicated and committed to get the job done. It is also a very rewarding job that doesn’t have to interfere with your enjoyment of the convention. Once everything is in and set up, that's it for you until the closing ceremony! You get to enjoy the convention that you've just made possible. Go mingle with friends, buy artwork, fursuit, do whatever it is you want to do - Just remember that you go back to work once it's all over!

We can't make ConFuzzled happen as successfully as we do without the hard work our Staff, Crew and volunteers put in, so we thank you in advance for thinking about joining the Strike Force, and making sure ConFuzzled happens for everyone! If you are interested in learning more or applying to be part of the Strike Force Team please send an email to:

recruitment@confuzzled.org.uk

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Announcements / Official dates and venue confirmation for 2016
« on: July 01, 2015, 22:27:21 »
We are pleased to confirm that our dates for 2016 will be... 27th - 31st May 2016 (bank holiday weekend!), and it will once again be at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole!

We hope this helps you plan ahead for those of you that need to book holiday time early.  We have no information to share about registration opening dates at this time, but we will keep you updated!

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Announcements / ConFuzzled Essential Email
« on: May 17, 2015, 19:08:45 »
Just in case anyone missed it, please be reading our ConFuzzled 'Essential' email to make sure you're ready for the convention.  Even if you have been before, please read this, as it contains important information pertaining specifically to this year, much of which is important for you to know!

http://2015.confuzzled.org.uk/2015/05/confuzzled-essential-email/

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Hi all.

Quick update from us semi-officially.  We didn't know about this in advance otherwise we'd have social-media'd as hard as we could to help their petition!  I'm reaching out to the charity to find out if they still need help and assistance but it seems like the bullet is dodged for now!

Obviously the best way we can help the charity now is to support them in your usual generous way at the convention.  This will in turn help them put in good facilities that will -hopefully- appease the local authorities!

Still on track for a boat load of "d'awww Cute!" at CF this year! :)

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Announcements / Sponsor Tier Goodies
« on: January 12, 2015, 20:26:21 »
Greetings!

Every year ConFuzzled tries to do something new and exciting in regards to the gifts we give to our Sponsors in way of thank you for their support. In 2014 we implemented a new tier system for sponsor goodies and after its success we have decided, as some of you may have noticed, to continue with this idea. The more of our guests who elect to sponsor ConFuzzled the more we as the convention organisers can do to make the convention greater and more exciting than before.

As a thank you for your additional support we have traditionally given you an extra gift as Sponsors and this year already we have reached 258 sponsors which unlocks our Tier 1 gift, an A3 print of the artwork by Garnet that adorns our website this year.  It also leaves us very close to our Tier 2 threshold of 300!



Now I am here to tell you about this year’s Tier 2 gift! If we hit 300 sponsors this year ConFuzzled is happy to announce that our second tier sponsor gift is to be a die-cast enamel pin-badge. It’ll be perfect to go on the lapel of a coat, a bag, your hat! Either way it is going to be something special. The artwork for this badge is being designed by one of our Guests of Honour as this article goes to print and it will be a one of a kind, exclusive item that will not be available outside of ConFuzzled. As soon as I have an image of it to share I’ll let you have at it!



I’d also like to just take a moment to talk about this years drinking vessel. We take extra care every year to fit them to the theme, be it in shape, size or just artwork! This year we have managed both. What trip down the rabbit hole would be complete without a cup of tea and this year ConFuzzled is proud to unveil our sponsor drinking vessel is not only a tea-cup but one featuring our very own Brok, designed by the American artist Spider da Squirrel. In fact we like them so much that if we cross our Tier 2 threshold we’ll add a second tea cup to the conpack which will mean every sponsor gets a complete set of 2 glasses.

As for Tier 3, well you’ll have to wait to hear about that! But it is going to blow your socks right into your tea! We’ll have an announcement soon of what we will be giving to our Sponsors this year if we hit the magic number of 400 Sponsors. It’ll be memorable, unique and the artwork currently being designed is brilliant. So until I am ready to reveal what that artwork is I’ll leave you all with an image of the second tea-cup that will be added to the Sponsor Packs if we hit the Tier 2 threshold of 300!

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Announcements / Room Availability Update
« on: January 04, 2015, 14:07:30 »
Now we’re into 2015, it’s a good time to give you all an update on room availability. Registration is going supremely well! There was little slowdown over the Christmas period, and we’ve had a big surge in the last few days as we enter the New Year! Once again we’re on track for another blockbuster ‘bigger than ever’ year! With rooms running low but still available, now is a great time to register!

Keep reading for the full details….

First, the following room types are now sold-out for the early arrival night;
  • Singles
  • Standard Doubles
We do however have availability on Standard Twin rooms for the early arrival night.  Our registration team can offer the solution of staying in a standard twin for the early arrival date, then switching into your preferred room type for the remainder of the convention. To request this, register as normal, selecting your preferred room type, and including the early arrival date – then contact registration@confuzzled.org.uk to request the above modification be made (note, there may be a delay between check-out from your ‘first’ room, and check-in to your ‘second’ room).

An update on standard doubles: These are now getting very low. Please book soon to avoid disappointment.  IF you do find yourself on a waiting list, consider one of our other room types.

Executive rooms are still available on request. You must have an agreed room-share partner to request this room type, so please ensure you set this up. Contact registration@confuzzled.org.uk for any inquiries.

Also take note: the early-bird booking discount of £10 expires on the 7th January – please book soon if you want to take advantage of this offer.

Remember, when you book a room-space with the convention, that’s exactly what you’re getting – a room space. If you book a double or twin room, then you must select a roomshare partner. If you do not, one will be assigned to you shortly after the convention closes the residential stage of registration

As always, for any registration questions, please contact registration@confuzzled.org.uk . General questions should be sent to info@confuzzled.org.uk

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Announcements / 2014 Charity Total & Video
« on: October 24, 2014, 21:47:37 »
We're pleased to announce our charity total for 2014!
 
For the Cat Survival Trust, we raised an amazing £14,265.00!  We decided to produce a video showing our presentation to the charity.  We're really pleased with how it came out!  Go take a look, even Brok came along! http://2015.confuzzled.org.uk/2014/10/charity-total-announcement/

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Announcements / Recruiting for crew positions now!
« on: September 13, 2014, 15:24:50 »
ConFuzzled 2015 Crew Recruitment Application:



ConFuzzled is constantly expanding, and as such we are looking for hard working volunteers to fill our vacant crew positions on various teams. All these roles will help us continue to make ConFuzzled a friendly and enjoyable convention, both for attendees and our staff. Working for the convention is mostly fun and enjoyable, and your commitment doesn’t need to be time intensive. Even if you can only offer a few hours a week, or can only give assistance at the convention itself, we may well have a spot for you.



Please provide as much information as you can on this application form, so that we are in the best place to make an informed decision about those roles within ConFuzzled which are most suited to you. Once your application has been submitted, it will be reviewed by our team and we'll get back to you with feedback as soon as possible.  Please note that due to the high volume of applications received and the time it takes to review each one, it may take a number of weeks before you hear from us.



Please have a look at the job descriptions for the various open crew slots below, and then fill in the application form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1sHctZUCD3BHSUkK7LFhjxCYRvyMrjMReg59ELZLK__A/viewform?usp=send_form



With regards,

ConFuzzled Exec Team



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Art Show: 2 posts


Do you like counting things? Do you enjoy reading numbers, writing numbers and sorting stuff while looking at interesting art? Do you dream of staying in the adult section all night? Then a crew position in the Art Show is for you!


The Art Show currently has a number of Crew vacancies to be filled and the Art Show team are an art-loving team of dedicated people who enjoy their work and working with others to show off the great offerings on offer from the various artists who submit work to the CFz Art Show and Auction.


Duties:

- Helping out with Art Show Setup and Teardown

- Man the Art show for Art registration

- Manning the Art Showroom on a Rota Basis during the con

- Help during the Live Auction as a Runner

- Assist during Payout and Pick Up after the auction


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Communications and Marketing Assistant: 1 Post


ConFuzzled is looking for someone to join the Communications and Marketing department in an assistant crew role,


For those of you interested in this post we’d like you to give us an idea of what you think a Comms Assistant should be able to do for our convention, and then tell us why you meet the criteria.


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Convention Operations (ConOps): 3 Posts


Convention Operations (ConOps) supports all events and operations during the convention by providing a number of key services: communications (radio, telephone, Twitter), situational awareness and incident management, customer facing services and problem solving. ConOps is the first point of call for attendees and has a central role in coordinating activities.


Duties:

- Help with the set up and teardown of the Convention Operations Office

- Spending time on the Con-Ops front desk on a rota basis

- Man the Radio Desk on a rota basis

- Support the duty Con-Ops manager in other ad-hoc tasks


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Dealers' Den: 2 posts


The Dealers' Den is a big part of ConFuzzled and one of the busiest departments during the convention. If you would like the chance to work as part of a dynamic crew who love combining fun and hard work, and getting the chance to assist and help the many dealers' who come to CFz every year, then the Dealer's Den may be the department for you.


Duties:

- Help with the set up and teardown of the Dealers' Den

- Help with registering Dealers' as they arrive

- Man the Convention Merchandise Table and Tills during the con on a Rota basis

- Other ad-hoc duties at the request of the Head of Department and Deputy


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Events Department Crew: 3 posts



Events crew are expected to work mainly at the convention, doing;

 - Room Setup and teardown, before and after the con.

 - Panel event setup & teardown at the con

 - Main stage event setup & teardown

 - Looking after ongoing events (board games, video games)

 - Planning, and running some specific events that the convention desires



Additionally there will be some work before the con organising panellist and attendee signups, though this would not be a large proportion of your time. We can timetable work around your time at the convention, and you are not required to do all the above; however we find it's more interesting if you get involved in a number of areas. Be aware we ideally need to cover both early mornings before the first event and late evenings until the last event closes.



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Events Department: Pentabarf Developer: 1 post



The events department is looking for someone skilled in Ruby on Rails and database design to aid in the continuing development and implementation of the Events Schedule database system the convention uses to maintain, organise and run the timetable of events for the convention. If you have these skills and are interested in working as part of the CFz events team do please let us know.



Required Skills:

- Ruby on Rails

- Database Design;



Desired:

- Perl



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First Aid Crew: 2 posts



In order to ensure the safety and well-being of our attendees we require first aiders to provide assistance where required. As part of this we operate dedicated first aid staff operating on a shift based system of a few hours at a time to be on call to respond as needed. First aid kits will be provided by the convention if required. This post will involve use of a radio to communicate, guidance will be provided if required.


The minimum requirement is Emergency First Aid at Work although First Aid at Work is preferred. Health care professionals are welcome to apply as well to act as second line support and will be required to submit their PIN for verification. It is essential that a certificate of qualification can be presented at the convention. Non UK qualifications which meet the minimum UK requirements will be accepted



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Stage Operations Crew: 2 posts


CF Stage needs YOU!


Are you hard working? Dedicated to be part of the solution to delayed events?

Well we are looking for you. ConFuzzled’s Stage Operations department is once again looking for volunteers to help out.

If you have a working knowledge of stages, events organisation, technical etc and are interested in helping out for some or all of our convention in 2015 then please let us know.

We are ideally looking for people with prior knowledge of working in such environments although this is not strictly necessary and training can be given at the start of the con. However we must make it clear that you won't all be operating expensive machines and flashing lights there will also be lots of moving things and heavy lifting.


Please be aware this will require you to make yourself available during the convention at preplanned times. You will be required to carry out any set jobs as needed and report in on time. We do try to arrange the rota however so if there are events you want to attend you will be free to do so as long as you remember to tell us in advance of course.


If you are still interested and not put off by having to miss little bits of the con here and there then please get in contact for more information. If you later decide its not for you please just let us know.



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Strike Force: 7 posts


It's that time of year where the ConFuzzled gears grind back into motion & we set about finding more willing victims to feed into the machin....I mean, *volunteers* to help us set up and run the convention!


As a part of the Strike Force, not only do you get a cool "Crew" badge and work with the team with the most awesome sounding name, you get to play a *very* important part in the convention! All the gear and theming that attendees see during the course of the convention isn't there when we arrive, and it's not there when we finally leave - It's the job of the Strike Force to get all that kit off whatever vehicles it turns up in, make sure it gets to the right place, help set it up and then after the convention, tear it all down again, pack it away and make sure it all fits back into whatever turns up to take it away once again.


It's a very physical job - there's lots of kit of various weight and size that needs moving, most of which has wheels but we also have our own wheels to help move it around, although there may still be a small amount of physical lifting and shifting needed.


It's also a very rewarding job - Once everything is in and set up, that's it for you until the closing ceremony! You get to enjoy the convention that you've just made possible. Go mingle with friends, buy artwork, fursuit, do whatever it is you want to do - Just remember that you go back to work once it's all over!


We can't make ConFuzzled happen as successfully as we do without the hard work our Staff, Crew and volunteers put in, so we thank you in advance for considering joining the Strike Force, and making sure ConFuzzled happens for everyone!


Kyyanno - Strike Force Lead



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Video Department Crew: 1 post



Role: A/V Tech / Camera Operator


Duration: Entire Con


Duties:

 - Assisting with camera/audio setup for events + at start/end of con

 - Operating a camera at events + around the con

 - Receiving and reviewing footage captured and copying them to storage

 - Assisting other stage crew


Description:

This hands on role can be very demanding but very rewarding. The roles and duties of a video department crew member start at the beginning of the con with the help of setting up the A/V within the stage room and ends with the tear down at the end of the con. When not assisting with setting up and running the equipment at events, crew are encouraged to take a camera and film in other public areas at the convention. The schedules are flexible and we try to accommodate all requests to suit everyone. A portfolio/examples of your existing work would also be a bonus and help to our recruitment process.



Requirements:

- Experience with operating professional grade cameras

- Plenty of stamina

- Responding quickly to directions

- An eye for creatively framing and capturing action

- Good communication and 'people skills'

- Understanding of multi-camera setups a bonus





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Announcements / Callout for theming volunteers!
« on: September 04, 2014, 23:18:38 »
Every year ConFuzzled's theme department led by Jencen and Tsanawo do their best to transform our host hotel into a thematically pleasing Wonderland. Last years decorated entrances, themed control panels and wandering adventure line where all designed and implemented by our theme department.

This year the department is looking for some hard working volunteers who are willing to give up some of their time to help make them in the task of designing, constructing and implementing the theme departments proposals for ConFuzzled 2015.

If you would be interested in giving up some of your time to help the theme department this year we ask you to please fill in the form linked below.

Form:  http://goo.gl/ohromK

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Announcements / Registration for 2015 now OPEN!
« on: September 04, 2014, 23:18:00 »
Quick! Registration is open now!

Head over to http://reg.confuzzled.org.uk to start your registration!

A few notes to remember.  First, the system works the same as previous years, ie if you are booking residential registration then you are booking for a space in a room (not the whole room itself).  To that end, remember that you will need to select a room sharing partner, otherwise the convention will assign one for you!  The only exception to this is if you choose a single room!

Also, we have multiple payment type options available, but you are expected to pay promptly.  Usually within five days for bank transfers, or a couple of days for credit or debit card payments.

If you have questions, or encounter problems during the registration process, please don't hesitate to email registration@confuzzled.org.uk ,where our friendly registration team will try to help you out.  They may be busy as registration has only recently opened, but you should receive an automatic reply to say that your email has been received.

See you soon!

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Feedback / Re: What is it with the lack of chairs?
« on: May 28, 2014, 18:47:32 »
I think the general idea for the opening and closing ceremonies was to allow a fast 'get in, get out' period at the beginning and end, but we'll certainly take on board the feedback.  We can either consider moving to deploying chairs, or alternatively consider having some of the room open space at the front, and a section of seating at the back.

Thank you for the feedback - I'll bring it to someone's attention and ensure it's taken into consideration (or, as many heads of department will review the feedback over the next few days, they may comment directly).

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Rallicat
Communications.

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