The party floor is considered convention space and is included within our
contract with the hotel. Given that, we have an official policy that governs
the use of this area by our attendees. This document's aim is to clarify how
the party floor works, and what you can expect from other people on the floor,
and from Further Confusion's staff.
THE NUMBER ONE RULE - Further Confusion has a zero tolerance policy regarding the possession, use, sale or
distribution of illegal substances. Any violation of this rule at a party will result in the party being shut down. There will be no
exceptions! Violators may be subject not only to expulsion from the convention, but also to the Hotel's rules regarding illicit activity,
which may include expulsion from the hotel and/or the contacting of appropriate authorities.
THE NUMBER TWO RULE- Making alcohol available to those under the age of 21 years is strictly prohibited. The party
host shall be responsible for "carding" anyone drinking alcohol. "I didn't know they weren't 21" is not a justifiable excuse if someone
under 21 years old is seen drinking alcohol. We have found that marking, banding, any other “one time” verification is not sufficient,
can be falsified, and a legal aged drinker can be used as a runner for drinks. Hosts must maintain control of access to alcohol available
in their parties. If an under-aged drinker "swiped" a drink while you were not looking, you are still responsible. If an under-aged
drinker enters your party with alcohol from another party, you just became responsible. Wristbands for ID verification may be obtained
form the party maven.
Know where Con Ops is, and how to reach them by phone and foot. They can help put you in touch with the Party Maven (for most
reasons), or convention security (FLARE) for health and safety reasons.
Please be aware of any guest who may be drinking excessively to the point that they may become a danger to themselves, others, or
hotel property. Also be aware of any non-threatening but disruptive behaviour such as yelling. Guests who cannot continue to function in a
socially acceptable manner may face action from convention or hotel security.
On Friday and Saturday nights there are no private parties allowed on the party floor. If you wish to have a private party (one that
is exclusive only to a select group) please plan it for Thursday or Sunday night)
Public parties are off-limits to non-convention attendees. Convention membership badges (day passes are perfectly OK) must be visible
on each person. Upon the request of any convention executive staff member, the Party Maven, Flare member, or hotel staff member, any one
in a party room must show ID and/or their membership badge as requested. Execute staff and Flare members can be identified by specially
marked convention badges.
The party host will be responsible for any damage to the room or hotel property within the room. You should report any damage to hotel
property to the convention as soon as possible.
Under no circumstances may you tamper with, disable, or otherwise impair the function of room fire and/or smoke equipment or air
vents. Doing so is a serious safety infraction that endangers the entire hotel. Therefore, if they are tampered with in any way, the party
will be shut down and hotel security will be notified, which could mean ejection from the hotel.
Hosts and party attendees must follow directives of Flare, hotel staff, convention executive staff, and the Party Maven. If you have
issue with any of the directions, please follow them first, and take it up with the FC's Hotel Liaison or the convention Chairman
later.
We greatly encourage you to make use of the convention theme for your parties, although it is not required.
Enjoy your music but please remember: These are parties, not sound system contests. Please keep in mind that volume and excessive
booze doesn't make a good furry party but creativity and variety will make your party stand out above all.
Music must be turned down no later than 12:00am. Even before then, music cannot be so loud that a person cannot hold a normal
conversation. The Party Maven, Flare, FC Exec on duty and Hotel staff have the final say on what is considered 'too loud'.
Speakers cannot be placed outside the room.
Before the convention, please send the dates and times of public parties to . This helps us arrange room
assignments so you can advertise ahead of time.
The party host must be physically present at all times during their party, or inform the Party Maven of a replacement (over 21 years
old) if you wish to leave the party floor area.
During all other times that a room on the party floor is not being used for a party, it will be considered as a regular guest room in
the hotel with all its rights and privileges for privacy.
Last but certainly not least, have a great party!!! This policy only applies to situations where the hotel or convention feels the
need to step in. Otherwise, we have a very hands-off policy for parties, and don't want to be in anyone's way of a good time.
If you have any questions or comments regarding Further Confusion policies, please send email to .
