Bi/Poly Mardi Gras Float

Update from Jenny: Working bee.

We will be doing the float build at our place in Frenchs Forest (ph me 0410 520 635 or Chris 0401 988 844) on Sunday March 1st.

Bring your swimmers, we have a pool and there will be a pool party after the building is done.

We can make a run or two to Chatswood station to collect people - if we have people needing that, we will set pick-up time(s). People will need to register in advance for a ride so we know how many cars to bring.

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Hi all! Mardi Gras deadlines are looming again, so it's time to think about the parade again. Remember - this is a truly national float. You are all invited!

We are expecting an even larger contingent of gorgeous Bi-Viccers to join us this year, following the wildly successful group expedition last year, so if you have skipped a parade or two, or you have been thinking about doing your first one this year, DO IT!! You won't regret it ...

Our theme this year is "Please Don't Feed The Bisexuals", and you can wear anything you like as long as it has an animal theme. Go leopard print, faux fur, strap-on tails, or body-painted scales - there's a world of sexy options this year!

We need to get a grant application in by next Friday, including supplier quotes, and the parade application form the following week. This means making some decisions in the next few days. If you would like to be part of the brainstorming, reply off-list and we will set up a separate discussion list just for Mardi Gras planning.

We'll let you know when the website is open for online payments, and what the parade registration fee will be.

We also need volunteers for the following opportunities:

• someone to drive the truck - involves collecting it in the morning and driving it to where we assemble the float, then driving it into the parade area at the appointed time, and staying with it until the end of the parade
• someone to attend the briefing meeting during the day on Sat 28th Feb as our representative, collect the information pack, and turn up at the parade to tell everyone where to go
• someone to arrive at the parade nice and early to pick up wristbands and start the meet-and-tag process
• people to help with building the float beforehand and on the day
• people to pick up lights, sound gear, etc

If you are interested in any of these activities, send an email to mardigras@bi-nsw.org.au and we'll co-ordinate with you to get it happening.

Looking forward to seeing you all at the parade, if not before!

Cheers,
Chris and Jenny

P.S. If you're from out of town and would like a place to stay for Mardi Gras weekend, let us know and we'll ask around the Sydney mob for spare rooms, couches, or stables.