Below is a letter from Bman on theme camps.
I will try to forward them to camp mates via E-mail,
but will also try to post them here as they come.
If you are not on the camp email list, send your address to
Email
(at) Contraptionists.Com.
From: Harley K. Dubois
'04 /Trampolines/Sound/ Structures/Material Culture
Dear Campers,
We are well into the mapping process and things are looking
great!
For those of you that are still trying to send us updates or new
maps, the time has long past. We are working with what you gave
us
and you will need to make any adjustments on your side now.
About
thirteen camps were not mapped because they did not have a map
and
clean up plan, where not interactive or wanted placement out of
our
reserved area. You have all been notified by now. For the
rest, we
will have your placement information available for you about
August
1st. Hang on until then. Emails and calls will only slow our
process
down.
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TRAMPOLINES
Are you bringing one out? When trampolines are not monitored
they
can lead to accidents that could cause injury and liability.
Please
monitor your trampolines whenever they are available to the to
use.
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SOUND
The playa is a natural amplifier and it doesn't take much to
produce
a large amount of sound. Bass travels multi-directionally and
cannot
be absolutely contained with any structures. This gives sound as
an
art form an unfair advantage over other art forms. Burning Man is
dedicated to radical self-expression, but it is also dedicated to
creating community. We all must find a way to get along with our
neighbors. As a community, we need to work together to keep
sound at
desirable levels. This means that everyone involved is personally
responsible for how they affect everyone else's experience. If
your
neighbor believes your sound is too loud, you must work with them
to
find an acceptable volume. You will need to check in with those
that
you are camped near to find out what other events are planned and
work with them to create a schedule. With these actions you
should be
able to handle all of your own sound issues. If everyone works
together there will be no need for Black Rock Rangers to monitor
sound.
Sound Policy
The following four rules make up our basic sound policy:
1. Neighbors should talk to one another when sound becomes
problem
and try to resolve the issue through direct communication.
2. Large-scale sound installations MUST be located along streets
Rational 2:00 and
Sacred 10:00. They may express themselves at unlimited volume
unless
the community complains.
3. A maximum power amplification of 300 watts is permitted behind
this Large Scale Sound Art Zone in greater Black Rock City.
4. Any concerns about sound will become a concern of the Black
Rock
Rangers if a complaint is made within a few hours of the
conflict.
Concerns about excessive sound can result in:
a) volume check and mediation between camps,
b) volume check and a final warning on complaints,
c) disabling of equipment.
(NOTE: Rangers will not take action on issues of taste.)
LSSA
All large scale sound art systems will be located along streets
Rational 2:00 and Sacred 10:00 (the two outermost edges of our
city).
Like all theme camps, these camps will be encouraged to be as
creative and interactive as possible. The primary rule is that
all
speakers MUST be turned away from greater Black Rock City toward
the
open playa at all times.
Placing a large vehicle directly behind speakers does WONDERS to
keep
sound from moving back into Black Rock City proper. If you drive
a
large truck to the event it must be placed behind the sound
system.
Elevating the speakers off the ground is also highly recommended
MUTANT VEHICLES
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Structures
Large structures need to be secured properly. All designs are
strongly advised to include safety provisions. For more on this,
please check out:
http://www.burningman.com/preparation/event_survival/securing.html
Remember, any structure that could hold many people should be
monitored to make sure that weight loads are not exceeded. They
should also be built with separate entrances and exits. Anything
over 15 feet high and anything made of scaffolding should be
carefully considered for safety. It is always helpful to get a
structural engineer to look over your design before arriving on
the
playa.
Towers are great for climbing and will attracted great interest.
You
should be prepared to monitor your towers and make them
unaccessible
when you can not.
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MATERIAL CULTURE
Our collection of playa gifts or artifacts is growing, and we are
always looking for new items. Buttons, stickers, mugs, patches,
pendants - we want it all! We preserve it and document it as
part of
our material history.
To add your items to our archives, please download and fill out
our
Playa Artifacts PDF form here:
http://www.burningman.com/pdf/print_forms/playa_artifacts.pdf
Then: On the Playa, bring the form and two (if possible) of your
Playa Artifacts in a zip-loc bag, to the Artery in Center Camp.
Off the Playa, mail this form and your Playa Artifacts to:
Material Culture
c/o Burning Man
We are developing an online gallery of playa artifacts where
you'll
be able to contribute photos of your gifts in much the same way
as
our Image Gallery. Stay tuned for an announcement of its launch
this
fall.
___________________________________________________________________
Don't forget to get your WhatWhereWhen submissions in. The
deadline
is coming up. Also, don't forget to register your Mutant
Vehicles.
More soon!
Harley
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To: themecamps-announce@burningman.com
Subject: [themecamps-announce] TC Annc #8,
Please make them unaccessible when you are not able to monitor
them.
All sound regulations apply to mutant vehicles driving through
our
city and on the open playa. Please watch your volumes as you!
P.O. Box 884688
SF, CA 94188-4688
Harley K. DuBois
Black Rock City LLC
Community Services and Playa Safety