Due to the overwhelming Success of one decade's worth of 
Super Proms, the Super Prom Committee, having sought the 
advice of its Special Advisor, has unanimously Agreed to 
hold Super Prom Eleven, in the Summer of the Year 2004.  
Moreover, the Committee has Invited you thereunto, because 
you are Cool.

In preparation thereof, a Planning Meeting has been 
scheduled for Saturday (not Friday), the 29th Day of 
November, beginning at 7:00 PM at the residence of William 
F. Beschorner in the XXXXXXXXX.  The 
Committee requests your Presence at this Meeting, and asks 
you to bring Beer.

Pictures of Super Prom Ten can be viewed on the World Wide 
Web at the address www.superprom.com, which you should visit 
forthwith.

Signed on this the 23rd Day of Novemeber, by the President 
of the Super Prom Committee, who will

See you at Super Prom,
Matt Berry

Call me for directions to Bill's, or call him, XXX XXX-XXXX

For 50 points, answer this question:
What was the punchline of the joke at the end of the pilot 
episode of Fox Force Five?

Everyone,

As I was walking across campus yesterday in the ridiculous 
cold, and my face slowly started to freeze off, I began to 
think of warmer times, of sunshine, friends, swimming, 
cheeseburgers, gazebos, and chickens.  And then I panicked, 
because with one day left I still haven't sent out the 
January email.

So here it is, the Jan SP email, in which we all ponder the 
most important question of the year: When should Super Prom 
be?

The following Saturdays are candidates for Super Prom: June 
26, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, and August 7, 14, 21, 28.  That 
gives us 10 dates to choose from.  So let me know if you are 
getting married, going to someone else's wedding, having a 
baby, going on vacation, going to Mars, attending a family 
get-together, taking the bar exam, washing your hair, or 
otherwise unavailable for Super Proming on any of those 
dates.  Or let me know that you don't care.  Personally I'm 
leaning toward an August SP this year, but it's not like I'm 
in charge or anything.

Once we hear everyone's preferences the Committee will make 
a decision (per our bylaws), and let you know in the 
February email, which lately has been coming out in March or 
April.  I'll try to stick to the schedule this year, since I 
know all of you are dying to find out when the best day of 
the year will be.

In addition to getting points for sending in your date 
preference, or non-preference, you can get bonus points for 
answering this question, as I promote my choice for theme:  
What's cooler than being cool?

That's all for now kids.  See you at Super Prom.

-Matt

www.superprom.com

Chickens,

The Super Prom Committee is pleased to invite you to Super 
Prom 11, on August 7th at the Berry Complex.  There will be 
cheeseburgers, Buffalo Chicken Pasta, swimming, Chicken 
Limbo, Supromolympics, and other fun things.

With this notice you have 159 days to prepare.  So request 
off work, get your plane tickets, and cancel any other plans 
you thought you had.  You'll also need to physically and 
mentally prepare yourself for the event.  You'll want to be 
at your maximum hotness, so it's time to renew your New 
Year's vow and start hitting the gym.  I recommend a lot of 
running and crunches.  You also need to be prepared for a 
lot of eating and drinking, so start practicing.  Note that 
this may interfere with the other goal.

Now that the date has been chosen, we move on to our next 
task - Theme Selection.  Suggestions can be made on the 
website.  The list of songs suggested at the November 
meeting is also up there.  This year I'm putting up the name 
of the person who suggests each song, so that you know who 
to make fun of.  So far there is only 1 good suggestion 
(Total Eclipse of the Heart), so make sure to get your 
suggestions in.  Suggestions will be taken until sometime in 
April.

Oh, you will get points for suggesting songs.  But not for 
suggesting really bad songs.  And not for suggesting way too 
many songs.

Ok, that's all.  Hope you're all having more fun than I am.  
I'm sure you are, since after 4 beautiful years of non-stop 
procrastinating, I now have 1 month to write a dissertation.

See you at Super Prom,
Matt

www.superprom.com

Chickens,

Welcome to the April SP email.  Before we go any further, 
hit reply, type in your address (wherever you'll be in 
June), and hit send.  Also let me know what your name will 
be in June if there is an impending change.

Now that you've gotten 500 points for sending me your 
address, you can get even more points by ranking the 
suggestions for theme.  There are 90 suggestions listed, and 
at least 3 of them might actually be good themes.  The top 
songs will go on to the next round next month, the Super 
Prom 2004 Theme Choosing Gala!  Though there are a lot of 
songs on the list, try not to think at all as you go through 
them and it should go pretty fast.  Just mark the ones I 
suggested highest, and the ones Dave suggested lowest.

If you haven't already marked your calendar, remember that 
Super Prom is on August 7th.  You should put this date on 
your wall calendar, in your planner, in your outlook 
calendar, and probably tattoo it on your forehead (remember 
to write it backwards!).  There are still 16 and a half 
weeks to get ready, so you still have plenty of time to hone 
your chicken limbo skills.

Due to a recent infraction, I'd like to remind everyone of 
the SP email policy.  1) You should not send out messages to 
the entire list unless you are planning me a surprise party.  
2) You should probably be planning me a surprise party.

If you still haven't sent me your address, I'll give you 250 
points if you do so now.  That's all I've got...

See you at Super Prom,
Matt

I'm defending my dissertation on Friday.  I'll be 
celebrating Friday night so call me and I'll give you 
points.

www.superprom.com

Superpromers,

I'm pleased to announce that the Super Prom 2004 Theme 
Choosing Gala has begun!  Based on your rankings of the 
candidate themes, we have narrowed the list down to 14 
excellent choices.  This is possibly the best Theme Ballot 
in the history of Super Prom, because Total Eclipse of the 
Heart finally made it on!

I have made copies of a Gala CD containing the songs on the 
ballot, as well as six exciting Bonus Tracks.  I'll be 
distributing these copies this weekend and next week.  In 
the meantime you can see the list of songs at 
www.superprom.com.  When you see the list of songs you may 
feel inclined to vote right away.  However, I urge you to 
wait until you have heard the CD.  Also, you should discuss 
and collaborate with your friends.  With 14 songs on the 
ballot it doesn't take many votes to win, so voting as a 
block will increase your chances.  The Committee has long 
used this technique to control the Theme, but to make things 
more exciting I invite you to do the same.

When you do decide on your choice, you can vote on the 
webpage, or by email, regular mail, phone, text message, 
bike messenger, in person, or you can even take a picture of 
your vote and send it my camera phone.  Sorry I don't have a 
fax machine.

In other news, some of you haven't sent me your address yet.  
You should do that now.  The invitations are going to go out 
in mid-June, once the Theme has been chosen and we figure 
out what the invitations are going to be, and make them.

Ok, now for the real reason this email is going out tonight:

See you at Super Prom,

Dr. Matthew Berry

President
Super Prom Committee

(I'm finally qualified to be SP president)

www.superprom.com

Superpromers:

With just 4 days to go there's much to discuss, and much to panic about.  Let 
me start with what you should do immediately.  To reduce my panic level, you 
should confirm your SP11 status.  Check the Guest List page on 
www.superprom.com, and let me know if I'm missing anything.  Specifically, let 
me know if you are bringing a guest that I don't know about.

Also, if you haven't sent your money in yet, you have two options: a) put your 
check in the mail right now, and I should get it Friday, or, b) write a check 
out to the Super Prom Association right now, and keep it with you at all times 
so you can give it to me the next time you see me, also hopefully by Friday.  
I'm really hoping to avoid having to worry about money on Saturday.  If you 
haven't paid by Roll Call I'm referring your account to the Supromfficer, who 
is authorized to throw you in the pool.

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So you'll know how to find me, let me go over the schedule for SP weekend 
(which pretty much has started)

Tue-Thur:
day: panicking, getting things ready
night: going out with whoever is back in town.  (Greg tonight, Brad is coming 
in tomorrow, not sure about everyone else yet... use the Message Board).

Fri:
day: at the house making final preparations
night: Super Prom Eve Bonanza at Padonia Station.  I'd put a time, but it 
would meaningless, I'm always late.  I'll be there as soon as the house and 
the BCP is ready.  Hopefully by 9:00.  Hmm, I guess I did put a time.

note: points will be awarded every night.

Saturday:
10:00 poop cleanup
10:30 Committee and setup team phone check-in
12:00 Committee and setup team should be at the house, to prevent my head from 
exploding.  It might be a good idea to be early; we'll need extra time without 
Pallante there.
1:40 Roll Call - you should be there. (last chance for points)

2:00 Kick-off - Fun Begins
2:30 Food, Round 1 - Burgers (cheese and veggie), Hot Dogs, Brats, assorted 
side dishes
5:00 5th Annual Supromolympics
6:30 Food, Round 2 - more Burgers and assorted side dishes, plus Buffalo
Chicken Pasta, chicken-on-a-stick, and more.
7:45 SP XI Awards Ceremony
8:15 Dance Party
10:00 Chicken Limbo
11:00 Super Prom ends.  If you're not planning on hooking up with me, you 
should leave.

A more detailed schedule will be posted at Super Prom, coordinated with the 
play list.

Sunday:
SP cleanup.  First chance to get points for SP12.


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List of things to bring:

1. Yourself.
2. Your date.
3. Your bathing suit.
4. Your towel.
5. Extra clothes (it might get cold at night).
6. Sun screen.
7. Money if you still haven't paid by then.  Also, there will probably be 
extra pint glasses, so you can get those for $5 each.
8. Smokes, if you smoke.  Bring a lot, you will smoke more during Super Prom 
than any other day of the year, plus I'll be smoking your cigarettes.

Since you people seem to have trouble with this --
List of things to take with you when you leave:

1. Yourself.
2. Your date.
3. Your bathing suit.
4. Your towel.
5. Your extra clothes.  Especially your sandals.
6. Your pint glass.
7. Your certificates and prizes.
8. Whatever else you take to Super Prom.

And since this has also been a problem --
List of things not to take with you when you leave:

1. My date.
2. Super Prom Hula Hoops.
3. Other Super Prom owned equipment.
4. My family's towels.

And finally, to round out the list of lists --
List of things not to take to Super Prom:

1. Drugs.  Super Prom is a drug-free event, drugs should not be brought to or 
near Super Prom.
2. Drama.  Super Prom is a drama-free event, leave your situations at the 
door.
3. Weapons.
4. Pets.

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Dangers:

You are hereby warned of the following hazards present at Super Prom:

1. Dog poop.  The yard will be cleaned prior to SP11, but I can't completely 
guarantee my work.  Also, Annie and Charlie will continue to poop during Super 
Prom.
2. Supromolympics.  Supromolympics, like any sport, poses a risk of injury.
3. Alcohol.  Warning: alcohol is present at Super Prom.  Alcohol is a central 
nervous system depressant that can affect your judgment and reflexes.  Overuse 
of alcohol will give you a hangover, and cause you to do silly and stupid 
things you are likely to regret.  You are urged to use alcohol wisely at Super 
Prom, and are forbidden from driving home drunk.
4. Incoming missiles: stomp rockets will be raining down on Super Prom 
throughout the day.


A first aid kit will be available for attending to minor wounds and headaches.


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Supromolympics:

You will need to form teams of 6 for the S'lympics this year.  It's a good 
idea to have a team in mind before you come, so you don't have to worry about 
it during SP.

In the first round:

Person 1: Blind Island Race down the length of the pool.

Person 2: Pie eating challenge.

Persons 3-5: 3-legged wheelbarrow race.  2 people tied to together holding the 
legs of the 3rd person who is in wheelbarrow position.

Person 6: Spin around 10 times and then do something.  The something involves 
this year's surprise item.


As always, we won't reveal what the subsequent rounds are until they are about 
to start.  This mostly has to do with the fact that we haven't decided on them 
yet.

Also as always, the Committee reserves the right to make changes as needed at 
any time, and promises not to referee the Supromolympics fairly.


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Awards:

Here is a list of awards and their rules:

King and Queen: Eligible to any couple listed in the SP notebook as going 
together by Roll Call.  Voted upon by anonymous ballot administered and 
counted by the reigning Queen, Kait.  Prize is one set of 
crowns made by Kait, and one set of paper bag crowns to be worn 
while diving in the pool.

Winner: To the person with the most points.  Prize is the SPX soundtrack.

Rookie of the Year: Chosen by the Committee, with input welcomed from other 
non-rookies.  Open to any person who has never been to Super Prom before.  
Must be present at Roll Call to be eligible.  Not normally awarded to someone 
who was invited to a previous Super Prom.

Stomp Rocket: To the person who launches a Stomp Rocket the farthest with it 
landing inside the boundaries of the yard.  You must notify a Committee member 
following your attempt for a judgment.  Note: If you hit someone jumping on 
the trampoline you automatically win.

Chicken Limbo: To the person who makes the most successful passes under that 
annoying squawking #*^@*$% chicken.

Best Swimsuit: to the person with the best swim wear.

Best Hair: to the person with the best hairdo

Best Dressed: to the person with the best overall get-up

Coolest Date: to the person who brings the coolest date.  (If I had a date, 
they would get it).

More categories will most likely be added.  Prizes have not yet been 
determined for all awards, but are sure to include a handsome SP11 certificate 
signed by the Committee, and probably some extra pint glasses.


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Directions:

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Points:

50 points each, let's see if you do better than last year.

1. What is the loneliest number?
2. Which season of Buffy the Vampire Slayer has the most emotional finale? 
3. How many children will be at Super Prom?
4. How many dogs were at Super Prom 9?
5. How many fingers are on my left hand?
6. How many people are on each Supromolymics team?
7. On which day in August is Super Prom?
8. How many sides does an octagon have?
9. How many years did I go to Virginia Tech?
10. How many votes did Modern Love receive in the Theme Choosing Gala?
11. What are you doing on Saturday?

That was perhaps a bit too easy, but I'm tired of writing this.

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That's all I have.  Let me know when you are getting into town if you're not 
already here.  Hopefully I'll see everyone out on Friday, but if not,

SY@SP,

Matt

www.superprom.com

All:

Pictures are up:  www.superprom.com.  I haven't linked everyone's names to 
pictures yet on the SP11 page; I should get to that soon.  I'm planning on 
doing a write-up too once I have internet at home (seriously).

For those of you keeping track at home, there were 88 people there.

Here's the budget:

Previous Balance:  $2233.48

Expenses:         -$2807.11

( Planning Notebook: $9.39
Bank Fees: $1.50   (apparently I messed up a deposit)
Invitations: $93.63
Pint Glasses: $523.91
Ravens Moonbounce and Mini-Golf: $661.50
Toys, Prizes, Decorations: $374.84
Gift Certificate for Hosts: $100
Pottie: $198.54
Food: $415.87
Beer and ice: 427.93 )

Member fees:       $3283.34
Change left at Super Prom: $0.49

New Balance:  $2710.20

Budget does not include homebrew made by Dave and Bill, smokes brought by Dan 
and Kristen, crowns provided by Kait, and the Theme Choosing Gala CDs provided 
by me.

Lost and found is pretty light this year, I just have one pair of sunglasses, 
and a hot glue gun for some reason.

There's also a fair number of pint glasses left that are going 4 for $10.

No points in this email.  Next point give away will be at Crazy Birthday 
Weekend Ten!!!  Which you should all attend.  My house, October 15-17th.  Come 
on Saturday if not for the whole weekend.  I recommend the whole weekend.  
More details forthcoming.

That's all for SP11, SP12 planning will begin in November.

SY@SP,
Matt

www.superprom.com