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ConFuzzled official announcements room. Interesting news, information, shouts, and updates will be available in this channel. Also on Bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/confuzzled.org.uk plus our website www.confuzzled.org.uk
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Additional top tip for when you make a bank transfer, is to give the payment a unique reference, like 'Brok123' - you can choose this yourself in online banking, or ask for it when phoning your bank, or visiting a branch. Then, pass the reference to our reg team. This helps them find your payment in our banking statements over in the ConFuzzled account :)
Registration for the Fursuit Dance Competition is now open! You can register here: http://bit.ly/CFz2020FDC

In addition, in association with Eurofurence's Paws On Fire, we're announcing "Paws On Water" as a dance battle event at ConFuzzled!

There will be a fursuit AND non-suit category so everyone can join!

You can registere here: http://bit.ly/CFz2020PoW
We would like to formally announce that room spaces for ConFuzzled 2020 are 'sold out'. This means allocations are largely done, and it is extremely unlikely further allocations will occur. Please review what this means here: https://2020.confuzzled.org.uk/2020/01/02/sold-out/

We remain open for attending-only registrations.
Do you have what it takes to make the dance floor groove?

We are looking for DJ's to fill our dance slots this year, we have several slots with which to show your talents. If you are interested please fill out the form here: https://bit.ly/35J2wS4

Previous applicants please fill in if you wish to DJ again this year.

Last date for applications will be the 28th February 2020, successful applicants will be contacted by the 7th March 2020 to confirm scheduling.

Please note you will need to be registered and paid by the 7th March 2020 if you are successful or your place will go to someone else.
DAY TICKETS OPEN NOW
Registration is still open. If you haven't got a room, your best chance is to book for an attending only ticket, and find other accommodation local to our venue (Hilton Birmingham Metropole).
If you're seeking a day ticket, good news, we're open!
To obtain a day ticket, please follow the process.

Register ATTENDING ONLY at https://reg.confuzzled.org.uk

In the 'notes' section, please specify the day(s) you want.

The price shown will of course be for a full attending only ticket, but don't worry, payment isn't needed yet. You can go ahead and complete registration and we won't ask for the money at this stage.

Then, immediately email registration@confuzzled.org.uk to ask for your registration to be converted to a day-ticket.

When the registration team confirm this, you'll then be asked to make payment, which will now be reset at the correct rate.

If you have questions, please contact registration@confuzzled.org.uk
Once again ConFuzzled will be running tabletop role playing games for attendees, and we are looking for Game Masters interested in running a game during the con. You can run a game from any system and setting, on a theme of “A world reborn” or otherwise. We look forward to hearing from you!

If you have an idea please sign up via the online form at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1q4QB7ZaUStWJ2X6H1z_zpyKyo_V2SNFVHaYH9XGIuis


Signups will be open 'until full', so apply soon if you want to get involved!
We're looking for two of you to come join our team as crew in the Art Show department! We're now accepting applications, with a close-date of 9th February. Interested? Read on!

Want to skip right to the application form? Great! Head here to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdtfTVM5wQl4Qq6oseuZohIiRDVsjjIFAkCQNw4ksm_Pfa2Mw/viewform?c=0&w=1

Our Art Show & Auction is an important fixture of the convention, and a key way in which we showcase the creativity of the community, provide a route for attendees to sell their material, and of course raise money for our nominated charity.

As a member of the crew, you'd become involved in assisting attendees, collecting and safeguarding items submitted to the art show, helping with forms & documentation, and moving items around during the course of the convention.

You'd additionally be involved in helping with room setup & teardown (with some manual lifting tasks involved), assisting with filing & data collection, explaining and enforcing Art Show policies, and escalating issues and concerns to convention operations or on-duty staff as required.

Additional duties may be requested of you during your time working in the Art Show.

The time required per day is negotiable, however as a guide this could be 2-4 hours per day. Your primary responsibilities will be to help ensure a good experience for attendees. This includes those submitting & selling items, as well as attendees bidding on and purchasing items.

Some small lifting operations are involved in the role, however larger lifting tasks will typically be carried out by other members of the team, or our dedicated setup & teardown assistance group within ConFuzzled Staff.

You will be required to interact with attendees in a polite & professional manner. This may include interacting with attendees to enforce our policies, and handle the processes around prohibited items, including interacting with our welfare team where required. You may also need to be involved in documentation & paperwork, as well as escalate issues to staff / convention management if needed.

Interested? Go here to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdtfTVM5wQl4Qq6oseuZohIiRDVsjjIFAkCQNw4ksm_Pfa2Mw/viewform?c=0&w=1
We're looking for a developer to join us, working on our registration system. This is a voluntary position. If you'd like to be part of the ConFuzzled team, and have the skills we're looking for, then please consider applying to help us out!

Want to jump right to the application form? https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdtfTVM5wQl4Qq6oseuZohIiRDVsjjIFAkCQNw4ksm_Pfa2Mw/viewform?c=0&w=1
Otherwise read on for full details of the role.

If you join us as a developer to work on our registration system, the main responsibilities you'll need to take on will include

Interpretation of requirements from scoping documents
Application design of individual components working in the support of the main project
Writing code, and participating in testing & peer review of code
Providing input to help shape architectural designs.

The specific technical skills we consider essential to the role are;

Experience of design & development of web applications.
Good understanding of databases and SQL
Experience in one or more modern application languages (e.g. PHP, Ruby, Java, Python).
Experience of docker or other containerisation technologies
Awareness and knowledge of security best practices
Ability to plan your time working within a team
Good communication & collaborative skills working with other team members.

Additionally, desirably capabilities include;

Hands-on experience with modern web app front-end engineering, ideally in React.
A basic understanding of Git an common Git workflows.
Practical understanding of JSON

An exhaustive knowledge of these is not required and there is room for a solely front-end or back-end role if desired. Ideally, you have previously worked in a virtual team or would otherwise be comfortable working independently of others. You should also be comfortable with peer code review processes and be able to accept and share candid, constructive feedback.

If you think you have what it takes, please apply on the form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdtfTVM5wQl4Qq6oseuZohIiRDVsjjIFAkCQNw4ksm_Pfa2Mw/viewform?c=0&w=1
Are you a non-residential attendee wanting to get a spot in the dealers den? Good news, this is totally possible!

Update your registration notes that this is what you'd like, then contact dealersden@confuzzled.org.uk - and ask for the application form link!
As with previous years, our Art Show & Auction will be operating a pre-registration process for the items you want to sell!

To pre-register your items, simply fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/WgzhgLu6ujuA9QSi7


Not yet ready to pre-register? Don't worry, you have until Noon on Saturday 16th May (UK Time).

Whilst it is possible to submit items at the convention without pre-registering, we strongly encorage pre-registration, as this should significantly speed up the process for you when you drop your items with us!

If you have questions, please contact auction@confuzzled.org.uk
Due to amazing demand the Events team will be closing new event submissions Friday 28th Feb at midnight (UK Time). If you have a great event or social you want to organise please submit this ASAP via the registration portal.

Questions? Please contact events@confuzzled.org.uk - many thanks!
We've compiled our final shortlist of themes for ConFuzzled 2021, which means it's time once again for another round of voting!

To see the themes and cast your vote, head HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdnntkU5FzISYVwmHWSAGFH-WqxEDfAO-V-7oGdFm19BIQB_w/viewform

Your vote will help advise our team on which theme is popular with our attendees, and they'll then make their final decision on the selection for ConFuzzled 2021 - your view matters, so please make your preference known via the voting form! Voting ends Friday 28th February.
We’re pleased to announce we’ll shortly be opening for Party Suites! This year, we’ve changed the process, so please read the below for details!

The Lottery will open for applications on 29th February at 7pm, and will close on 7th March at 7pm. The draw will then be held on 9th March. The application form will be HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdUD_rhZp2hiE8A064zhEY5tkpSNRCWj5yQb-KGLXGRYpK7fg/viewform

Now, onto the new process! Each night of the convention, there’s only two party suites available for booking. Previously, we’ve used a ‘first come first served’ booking process. However, this meant there was only an extremely limited window of opportunity to apply.

This year, we’ve decided to switch to a lottery process. Here’s how it will work;

1: When you load the online form, you’ll be asked for your registration number and nickname.
2: You can specify up to six preferences for which day you’d like (just choose ‘N/A’ for any preference slots you don’t want to use).
3: We’ll run a draw for names. As each name is drawn, they will be allocated a room in order of preference based on rooms available. The draw will be repeated until all rooms are allocated.

If, following this process any rooms are still not allocated, we’ll offer applicants first-dibs on further draws. Following this we’ll go public to offer further options if any rooms still remain unsold.

If applicants don’t respond & pay within 14 days, then we’ll redraw for that date in preference order to give other applicants the option. It is important to keep an eye on your email (and perhaps whitelist confuzzled.org.uk to avoid any emails from us being caught in your junk-mail!).

You must be registered as a residential attendee for the convention at either the Hilton, or Crowne Plaza. Due to contractual limitations, Party Suites on the Early Arrival / Late Departure days will only be open to those who have booked to stay early/late as appropriate.

The rooms are subject to the same Hilton Terms and Conditions, and ConFuzzled Code of Conduct and Conditions of Sale.

ConFuzzled and Hilton wish for you to enjoy your space and privacy, and you are politely requested to be mindful of the noise levels so as not to disturb other convention guests and hotel residents.

If you have any further questions, please contact registration@confuzzled.org.uk
We’re pleased to announce that Super-Sponsor registration is now open, and we can also share with you this year’s T-Shirt!

If you’d like to help the convention, and want to go the extra mile, then Super-Sponsor is for you. The funds we raise through this are all invested into making ConFuzzled the best we can make it! It really does help, and makes a big difference for us!

Want to upgrade? Just email registration@confuzzled.org.uk and they’ll make it happen for you (if you’re not a sponsor already, both the ‘Sponsor’ and ‘Super Sponsor’ upgrades will be added to your reg, and both will need to be paid for). Pricing can be found here(https://2020.confuzzled.org.uk/attending/registration/), and our reg team will work out what extra you need to pay based on your current level.

Of course we have other choices if Super-Sponsor is not right for you, including ‘Plus’, and ‘Sponsor’ options available, and today we can announce what you’ll be getting in your convention packs. It’s our way of thanking you for your support!

Plus
T-Shirt
4” Holo Decal

Sponsor
All the Plus gear
Sweets
Bee Friendly Seed Bombs
Drinking Vessel / Mug

Super-Sponsor
All the Plus and Sponsor Gear
Bag / Backpack
Custom Velcro Patch

And on top, we’re still looking into the possibility of adding even more!

We promised above to share the T-Shirt design for 2020, and you can see it in the web version of this post here: https://2020.confuzzled.org.uk/2020/03/02/super-sponsor-upgrades-now-available-plus-t-shirt-preview/

We think it’s pretty amazing, and the artwork here is by the wonderful Lapras. Want to see more? Twitter here: @LapresOfficial

If you want to upgrade, whether it’s to Super Sponsor, Sponsor or Plus - just contact registration@confuzzled.org.uk
Directors Statement Regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Dear Attendees,

In light of recent events following the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak that has now spread to 79 countries (05/03/2020), including the United Kingdom (UK), we have been receiving a number of questions and concerns from our attendees. We would like to try and address some of these concerns and answer some of those questions in the following issued statement.

At the time of writing, there is currently no immediate plan to cancel ConFuzzled 2020. However, we must consider the genuine possibility that due to circumstances beyond our control, we may be required to cancel the event.

This would only be done based on current Public Health England and/or HM Government advice at the time of any such decision being taken. The current status of the UK strategy is still in containment. However, there are considerations as part of a ‘delay’ phase that may include the mandatory cancellation of large scale events. The potential requirements of this edict and if ConFuzzled 2020 would be affected by it, if made, are currently unknown.

Therefore, we are currently still planning to go ahead. Please be assured that we are keeping a close eye on the situation, and taking our formal position under advisement from the correct authorities. Should these circumstances change however, we will ensure to advise all registered attendees via ConFuzzled’s official communication channels in the form of a statement from the Board of Directors. Any other information in relation to the cancellation of the event should otherwise be disregarded.

With this in mind, we would like to provide the following advice;

Attendees should check with their own local authorities, airlines and public guidance in your own countries/place of origin. Advice or legislation which could affect you may be different from that provided by PHE/HM Gov.
Attendees should consider having a valid travel insurance policy in place which covers both travel and/or event cancellations, even if you are a UK resident.
Continue to follow World Health Organization advice as provided regarding good hygiene best practices in relation to COVID-19.
We recommend attendees to ensure they are familiar with the ConFuzzled terms and conditions of sale, as laid out on our website.

In closing, we would like to remind our attendees that with planning ongoing as normal, we recently opened super sponsor upgrades and we are operating as usual.

Thank you for your continued support in ConFuzzled.

Yours Sincerely,

Rizzorat, Crimson, Russet
ConFuzzled UK LTD Board of Directors

WHO Advice - https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public

ConFuzzled Terms and Conditions of Sale -
https://2020.confuzzled.org.uk/attending/conditions-of-sale/

ConFuzzled Policies & FAQs:
https://2020.confuzzled.org.uk/policies-faqs/

Public Health England
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/public-health-england
We're working hard to get the results of the party suite draw out to the winners ASAP. As soon as we're able, we'll let you know! :)
A quick update from the ConFuzzled team.

Today's announcement from the UK Government does not change anything for the convention at this stage. We're still going ahead with the convention as planned, and would continue to point you toward our previous statement regarding Coronavirus here: https://2020.confuzzled.org.uk/2020/03/05/directors-statement-regarding-coronavirus-covid-19/

We know there are still questions many of you have, and this won't be the last communication on this topic. As soon as we have more information to share, we'll let you know.

Thank you
ConFuzzled UK Team.
Today we want to share with you the first stage of the close of registration for ConFuzzled 2020,

On the 4th April, at 7PM (UK), we'll be closing for all upgrades and resales / additions.

These means the following won't be possible after the above date & time:

+ Upgrades to Super-Sponsor, Sponsor or Plus memberships.
+ The sale of residential tickets
+ Adding extra days

Registration remains open for attending-only and day ticket sales (for the day ticket process, see here https://2020.confuzzled.org.uk/2020/01/07/day-tickets-now-open/).

Remember, if you have questions about your registration, please email registration@confuzzled.org.uk

Thank you!