Chickens,

Well the leaves have fallen, daylight saving time has 
passed, the turkeys of the world are about to experience a 
mass slaughter, and I'm sending a Super Prom email.  Yes, 
once again November has happened, which means once again 
it's time for the annual Super Prom Planning meeting.

The Super Prom Twelve planning meeting will be held on the 
day after Thanksgiving, Friday, November 26.  The meeting 
will be at Jim and Beth's apartment (formerly Beth and Jen's 
apt.), in the Century Apartments of XXXXXXXXXXXX.  Jim and 
Beth live at XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX, XXX X, XXXXXXXXXXXX, XX 
XXXXX.  Or in layman's terms, "next door to Jay and Katya."  
Their apartment's phone number is XXX XXX-XXXX.  We'll start 
to gather for food and drinking around 7:00, with the 
meeting starting after we've sufficiently satisfied our 
hunger.  We'll take care of the food; you should bring beer.

At the meeting we will discuss the budget for SP12, and vote 
on the ticket price.  We will also discuss the current 
financial and membership status of the Super Prom 
Association, discuss the pros and cons of SP11, and take 
suggestions for next year, including Theme suggestions.  The 
meeting will be immediately followed by drinking until dawn.  
Those of you who don't normally attend the meeting, or who 
are new, should seriously consider coming, as it is fun, 
informative, and your best opportunity to give the Committee 
feedback.  Those of you who do normally attend the meeting 
should seriously consider continuing to do so, for the same 
reasons.

If you can't come, then feel free to send me any SP-related 
thoughts that you might have.  If you are coming, then let 
me know for food-planning purposes, or just show up and risk 
it.

That's all for now.

See you at Super Prom,
Matt

www.superprom.com

Groundhog-heads,

Well, Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow today, which means there will be 6 more 
weeks of winter.  Unfortunately, the prophetic marmot can't answer the 
question I know you all have on your minds, "How many weeks until Super 
Prom?".  To answer that question, we first need to pick a date for Super Prom.
We can then figure out how many weeks away it is through a mathematical 
technique known as "counting".

The following dates are available for Super Proming: 6/25, 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 
7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13, 8/20 and 8/27.  We pick the date through process of 
elimination, so let me know what dates you can't make it, and why.  "I'm 
marrying Bill on August 6th" would be an example of a helpful response.  "I 
think I like July 2nd the best" would be an example of a not-very-helpful 
response.  Of course, the most helpful response is "Whenever is fine with me".

So take a look through your calendar and let me know if you are getting 
married, giving birth, going to someone else's wedding, going to someone 
else's birth, going on vacation, unable to get off work, or otherwise 
unavailable on any of those days.  If, like all the girls I ask out, you are 
too busy washing your hair every day to go out, you can let me know that too 
but there's not much I can do for you.

Once I get all the responses we'll pick the date by weighing seniority and the 
validity of your excuses, and then finally giving up and rolling a 10-sided 
die.  The date will be announced in the February email.  Note that this is the 
January email.

See you at Super Prom (If I ever stop reliving this day!),
Matt

www.superprom.com

Chickens,

The Super Prom Committee requests the honour of your 
presence at Super Prom Twelve, on Saturday, the sixteenth 
day of July, at two o'clock PM eastern daylight saving time, 
to be held in the backyard of Mike and Suzie B in XXXXXXXX.  
Beer and Buffalo Chicken Pasta will be served.

So this gives you roughly (why does "gh" make an "f" 
sound???) 4 months to prepare for the best day of the year.  
Are you ready to eat 2 cheeseburgers, a chicken-on-a-stick, 
3 hot dogs, 2 heaping plates of BCP, and various snack items 
during a 9 hour span that also includes drinking beer, 
competing in Supromolympics, shooting Stomp Rockets, getting 
hit by Stomp Rockets, vying for the best seat in the Gazebo, 
trying to limbo under a chicken, contemplating why we bother 
setting up a Slip N Slide, laying on Fun Island in the pool, 
and getting your groove on in a dance party?  Probably not, 
so we all need to start our SP spring training program.

Those of you familiar with the annual cycle of SP emails 
know that this, the "February email" (which has not been 
sent in February since 2001), also marks the beginning of 
Theme selection season.  We are currently taking suggestions 
for Theme, so get to the website and start suggesting songs!  
Whenever the March email comes out (hopefully before May), 
we'll move to the next phase where everyone gets to rank all 
of the suggestions.  Then Dave and I will pick our favorites 
to go onto the final ballot, I mean, the ones that everyone 
ranks the highest will go onto the final ballot, and the 
Theme Choosing Gala will begin.

By the way, I'm leaving the country for 2 weeks to visit my 
brother in Guam, so don't expect your suggestions to get 
posted very quickly.  You will of course get points for 
suggesting songs, and more points if your song makes the 
ballot, and 1000 points if your suggestion becomes theme.

That is all.

See you at Super Prom,
Matt

www.superprom.com

Chickens,

July 16th is now less than 12 weeks away, and Super Prom 
planning is getting into full force.  As of today, when I 
realized that Super Prom was less than 12 weeks away and 
started panicking.

"What can I do to help?" you ask.  "Rank the theme 
suggestions!" is the answer.  There are 110 songs suggested 
for theme, and we need to narrow that down to a more 
reasonable number before we have the final vote.  While 
ranking 110 songs may seem like a daunting task, most of the 
suggestions are terrible so it doesn't take that long to go 
through the list.  So pretty please, with sugar on top, go 
to the website and rank the songs.  Thank you.

The other thing we need is your address.  Sometime at the 
end of May (in other words, June) we're going to be sending 
out the invitations to SP12, so I need to update the 
official Super Prom Address Database.  If you don't live at 
the same place that your invite was mailed to last year, 
send me an update.  Thank you again.

So that's all, just rank the themes and send me your 
address.  Of course you'll get points for doing both.  Also, 
remember that we have a message board.  I've started a Theme 
thread so we can all talk about which songs we want to win.

See you at Super Prom,
Matt

www.superprom.com

Dearest Superpromers,

Eight weeks from today, you will be at Super Prom 12.  Yai!

Then again, that means there's only 8 weeks left to prepare 
for SP, and there's much to do.  Most importantly, we need 
to choose a Theme.  The 110 songs that were originally 
suggested for Theme have been narrowed down to a more 
manageable 14, by the 36 of you who bothered ranking them.  
Shame, shame, the rest of you.

So, I will be making a CD this afternoon with all the 
choices, and some fine bonus tracks, and distributing that 
in the next few days.  Meanwhile, you can see the choices on 
the Theme Choosing Gala page of our website.  You can also 
make your vote there once you have a reached a decision.

I urge you to carefully consider your vote over the next 2 
weeks.  The Super Prom Theme is one of the most important 
aspects of Super Prom.  After all, it's the one song you are 
most likely not to listen to, because so much other stuff is 
going on when it is played.  So, listen to the CD if you can 
get your hands on a copy, and talk over the decision with 
your friends.  Also check out the SP Message Board to see 
what everyone is saying about the theme.  Last year's winner 
had 10 votes, with the next runner up having 8.  So I 
recommend reaching a consesus with others and voting as a 
block for a greater chance of victory.  For an even greater 
chance of victory, vote for the same song I do (haven't 
completely decided yet, btw).

We're trying to get the invitations out in the beginning of 
June, so please get your vote in the next 2 weeks.  Also, if 
you haven't sent me your address yet, do it now!

See you at Super Prom (7/16),
Matt

www.superprom.com

Hey Everyone,

With Super Prom 9 days away, and only 38 confirmed attendees 
(25 of whom have paid), I'm hitting the panic button.  So if 
you're coming, let me know, and put your check in the mail.  
If you're not coming, let me know.  If you don't know what 
you're doing, let me know.

I'm planning to order the beer this weekend, so I'd like a 
fairly accurate count by then.  Also, I really don't like 
worrying about who still needs to pay on the day of Super 
Prom, so please try to pay in advance.

We have gone over budget (no surprise there), and attendance 
looks low right now, so feel free to recruit your friends 
and family into the world of SP.  Anyone who has $35 and 
doesn't hate me is welcome.  Just let me know if you're 
planning to invite extra people so I can plan and panic or 
not panic accordingly.  Also keep in mind that all money you 
donate to SP over the $35 gives you extra points!  Plus you 
get points for new recruits.  (And with that, we've 
officially become a cult.)

You can see the current guest list situation at www.superprom.com.

Thanks, see you next Saturday.  The final pre-SP email with 
directions, etc. will go out sometime next week.

-Matt 

Superpromers:

Here it is, the final SP12 email.  It's much like last 
year's email, except the 11s have been changed to 12s.  This 
email contains:

1. General announcements.
2. Weekend schedule.
3. What to bring.
4. What not to bring.
5. Known risks.
6. Contest descriptions.
7. Directions.

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Announcements:

We're getting the food on Friday morning, so I'd like a 
highly accurate count by then.  So please let me know if you 
are coming, how many guests you're bringing, etc, by 
Thursday night.  Make sure the guestlist at 
www.superprom.com reflects your status.

If you haven't paid by now, you should do so the next time 
you see me, hopefully by Friday.  If you haven't paid by the 
time Super Prom starts, the Supromfficer is authorized to 
throw you in the pool.

We're doing a pirate theme this year.  So grab your eye 
patch, peg leg, and parrot and be prepared to say "Arr 
Matey" a lot.  Of course, it's Super Prom, so you are 
allowed to and encouraged to wear whatever you want.  If you 
want to dress up in the typical tropical style, that's cool 
too.

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Schedule

Thur:
I'm coming down after work, and will then be in the Super 
Prom Operations Center (Dave and Kristen's apt) preparing.  
Feel free to stop by (and get points).  We'll be up late.

Fri:
day: At the house making final preparations.  You should 
come by and help (and get points).
night: Super Prom Eve Bonanza.  Hopefully starting around 
9:00.  Hopefully ending around 12:00, as we have 
Superproming to do the next day.

Saturday:
9:00 poop cleanup
10:15 Committee and setup team phone check-in
12:00 Point giveaway for setup team
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 6th Annual Supromolympics
6:30 Food, Round 2 - more Burgers and assorted side dishes, 
plus Buffalo Chicken Pasta, chicken-on-a-stick, and more.
8:00 SP XII Awards Ceremony
8:30 Dance Party
10:00 Chicken Limbo
11:00 Super Prom ends.

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

Sunday:
SP cleanup. First chance to get points for SP13.


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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, and you might get thrown in the pool).
6. Sun screen.
7. Money if you still haven't paid by then. Also, there will 
probably be extra t-shirts, so you can get those for $10 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 and sunglasses.
6. Your commemorative t-shirt.
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. Other people's stuff.
5. 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.  Two dogs is all Super Prom can handle.

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Dangers:

There was a Disclaimer in your invitation, but here's a reminder:

1. Dog poop. The yard will be cleaned prior to SP12, but I 
can't completely guarantee my work. Also, Annie and Rocky 
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.
5. Trampoline: Someone gets hurt every year on the 
trampoline.  Don't be that person.


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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.

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

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

Person 5: Spin around 10 times and go through the crouquet 
course.

Person 6: Race through the 60' inflatable obstacle course.

We will be timing the race, and the team with the fastest 
time wins.  There will not be a second round, as the second 
round has always been long and arduous.

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 
King and Queen, Dave and Kristen. Prize is one set of crowns 
made by Dave and Kristen, 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 
SP11 soundtrack.  Kristen gets to give her points away on 
Saturday.

Rookie of the Year: Chosen by the Committee, with input 
welcomed from other non-rookies. Note that I am terrible at 
picking Rookies of the Year, so I will be recusing myself 
from the selection.  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 Dressed (Male and Female): To the person with the best 
overall get-up.

Most Improved: To the person who has most improved 
themselves since SP11.

Trampoling: To the person who does the most exciting 
acrobatic stunt on the trampoline, or gets hurt the most.

Slip N Slide: To the person who uses the Slip N Slide.

Best Dancer: To the person with the best dance moves (i.e. me).

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.

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Points:

50 points each.

1. How many countries are in the smallest continent?
2. How many chicken cheese steaks did I eat for dinner tonight?
3. How many children will be at Super Prom?
4. How many planets are inside the asteroid belt?
5. In which season of Buffy The Vampire Slayer does Buffy die?
6. How many different people have been Super Prom King?
7. How many days are in the average week?
8. How many different people have been Super Prom Queen?
9. How many hours does Super Prom last?
10. How many different dates to Super Prom will I have had after this year (assuming I don't get stood up)? 11. How many months (approx) have I had my current job?
12. What are you doing on Saturday?


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

SY@SP,

Matt

www.superprom.com