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Village Camper Responsibilities

Quick Checklist
> Read the Info on this Website <
> Sign Up (fill out the form on this site) <
> Pay Dues <
> Select Workshifts <
> Send a Picture for Your Namebadge <
> Bring an Appetizer and Wine <
> Help at the Work Parties if you can <
> (optional) Buy a Medallion and Necklace <
> Join the Spanky's YahooGroup Chat-List <

BRING WINE
Along with paying dues and signing up for work shifts, each camper is asked to bring with them a case of wine
(12 bottles). The wine doesn't have to be expensive, "two buck chuck" (aka Charles Shaw wines) or the like
will do if you are on a budget. Hell, we're gunna put our own funny labels on the bottles anyhow. This is your
donation to the bar and it is meant for the consumption of the citizens of Black Rock City.

However, if you do decide to bring some good wines as a donation to the bar, they will be for the consumption
of you and your campmates (or the public, if you so desire) and served by you... when you say so. And the good
wines will not be re-labelled.

If you are bringing wine, please bring at least two different types in your case. We will be serving all types of
wines (cabs, chards, reislings, merlots, vouvreys, dessert wines, pinots, chablis, gewurstraminers, semmillons,
OK, well, you get the picture.)

If you are flying into Reno, "Ben's" and "Trader Joe's" are good places to get cheap wine and beer. Click the
images below for maps.

MAKE AN APPETIZER
Each camper is asked to make some kind of appetizer for the bar.
Roughly enough to serve 20+ people.
The appetizer can be hot or cold, elaborate or simple, but please don't flake.
You will need to select a day and time of day you will bring your appy to the bar (for example: Wednesday -
Night). That way we will not get all the food at the bar at the same time.

If you are serving your appy early in the week, you can use fresh foods more easily as they will not yet had a
chance to spoil if you take good care with your coolers.

If you are serving your appy later in the week, remember, you need to use ingredients that will stay fresh
(canned or dry goods). In other words, don't try to serve shrimp cocktail on Friday unless you brought a freezer
with you!
In other, other words... don't poison your campmates!

And Remember... There is no village kitchen this year. You need to make your appy with your personal (or
group's) cooking equipment.

Click the images below for ideas for Appetizers

SIGN UP FOR WORK SHIFTS

Each Spanky's village camper is asked to sign up for at least 8 hours worth of shifts.
These shifts are the backbone of the performance of the village, both in a theatrical sense
and a village maintenance sense. Please go to the "Job Descriptions" page for more info
and to sign up.

CAMPER PLACEMENT IN SWB

I have had a few people ask about their personal RV (or tent) placement in
the village. Everyone wants to camp right next to their friends. I can’t guarantee
that. The best way to make that happen is to arrive on the playa at the same
time they do. But there’s more… sometimes we need to place people (especially
RVs) in strategic locations based on many factors.

Here is an exerpt from one of my responses regarding this matter.
It explains the Admiral’s philosophy on the matter:

Not only are there logistical reasons for strategic RV and tent placement, (such as; arrival times, wind breaks,
sound dampeners, defining camp boundaries, ease of servicing the RV, etc.) there are also social aspects to
consider.
(And don't worry... this may sound rigid at first but it gets more flexible at the end…
just like me!)
As a long time burner and eight year veteran of leading camps and villages I have noticed a few sociological
patterns.   (none of these will be great revelations... LOL)
In general:
1- people are lazy
2- people are shy
3- people are apt to form cliques
4- the British monarchy breeds retards
Part of my job as camp leader is to break people free of these sociological quirks. I make efforts to have
everyone socialize. “We're gunna have so much fucking fun we're gunna be whistling zipity-do-da out of our
assholes!” (OK... I'm stealing Chevy Chase's lines)
Here's how it usually goes down without any external influence:
When friends camp right next to each other, they tend to arrange their tents/RVs in a circle or U shape or
some other configuration that appears (to outsiders) to be exclusive. They don't do this on purpose... it's just
human nature to want to create a nice semi-private space to share with your closest friends. It's also human
nature to want to be near to your friends... those with whom you are comfortable... those with whom you have
a history.
But... when this happens, the following also tends to happen too...
People wake up in the morning and step out of their tent/rv into their comfortable little circle of friends. They
have coffee, breakfast, whatever..., they bullshit with their friends, plan the day, nap, go on an excursion with
those same friends, come back to their circle, tell stories, jokes, have cocktails and so on. Next thing ya know...
days have gone by and these people have hardly come out of their little circle of friends.
In the PlayaQ two years ago, Alex (camp leader) had everyone camp according to the region of the country in
which they lived. And while that was very accommodating and cozy, it also created 4 cliques. The playaQ
had a "center camp" area, but hardly ever got used. Instead, 4 "mini-center-camps" emerged and there was little
intermingling of the regions. There were many people in the playaQ that camped in the same camp all week
and never really met.
By discouraging these camping cliques, it forces people to leave the safety of their own tent/rv area and
wander over to Spanky's center camp to meet their friends (and the rest of the Spankers) at the bar/lounge area
under the Big Ass Shade Structure (which is the size of a small house).
This simple act works like a social catalyst. People are now placed in a situation where they more easily
overcome their shyness and/or laziness. They meet people, they begin to form new friendships, they feel like
they are part of something bigger.... and they are.
And... the best part... all that fun bullshitting, planning, the stories, the jokes, drinks, food, etc. are shared. (am
I sounding like a communist yet?) And don't forget the MPR show. I love a big audience!
Also, whenever our Spanky's center camp is "hopping" with lotsa people, fun conversation, laughter, good
music, drinking, eating, etc.... it attracts "customers" to the bar. This brings more new potential friends into the
mix. More fun, more spankings, more sexy, more party, more bman!

And... when these little cliques form (or camping families, as I call them) They tend to slowly grow over the
years. Then they start breeding amongst themselves. And after twenty or forty years... I'm the leader of a
village full of inbred mongoloids. (bet you were wondering how I was gunna tie the British monarchy into
this, huh?)
OK, now here comes the flexible part... With all that other stuff being said, I do understand the need to spend
time with your closest friends... the need to have intimate or private time with them. So I will do my best to
keep you and your friends close to one another. I will have a camp map drawn up shortly after we get our
placement on Aug. 1st. At that time, we can work out details and bat around RV and tent placement ideas.
(In addition to spitting up friends, we will also be splitting up couples this year. If you have
a hot wife or girlfriend, we will be taking her away from you for others to enjoy! Sorry, it’s not
my fault.   I don’t make the rules… Oh wait, yes I do) <insert more evil laughter>

COGs & COUGs

It isn’t often that I am totally serious about anything…
but I am serious about this…

Spanky’s Wine Bar is a camp that is overtly sexual in nature.
We have a bondage wall, a spanking machine and an orgasm
machine. Our camp goal is to provide sexy FUN to our
customers (and to ourselves as well). But the key word is
“fun”. Our camp, by it’s very nature, walks a razor’s edge.
We all need to make sure that the vibe at SWB remains positive
at all times.

Everyone burn the phrase “SAFE, SANE AND CONSENTUAL”
into your brains. We always ask permission and silence is not
consent.

If I see anyone forcing others into participating
in any of our events or using our toys, I will not tolerate it. This
could be grounds for ejection from the camp.

This also goes for persistent “COG and COUG” behavior.
COG stands for “creepy old guy”. COUG is short for “cougar”.
There is no age minimum for this behavior… and everyone
has the potential for acting this way (given the right circumstances
and a bit too much to drink)… even yours truly!

So we need to “police” each other’s behavior. And we need to be
accepting of our campmates advice if they tap us on the shoulder
and politely let us know if we are acting badly.

Remember… No means NO!
But… Yes means YES.
(and Ocho means Eight, but we’ll cover that in next week’s class)

Here’s a few examples of what I’m talking about:

> Dancing naked on the bar is not only allowed… it’s encouraged.
But copping a feel without permission or lewd comments are not
allowed. We want dancers be able to have fun up there and feel
safe.

> Smacking a customer’s ass and saying “Welcome to Spanky’s”
is not cool… Saying “Welcome to Spanky’s” and holding your
hand up (as if ready to spank) and saying “May I?” would be better.

> While working the bondage wall… yanking a bound person’s
pants down… un-cool.   Whispering “are you OK with nudity”
and getting a “yes” prior to doing that… okee dokee!

> Constantly ogling people with a zombie-like look on your face… bad.
Walking up to people with a smile and saying, “Hi, I’m so-and-so.
Welcome to Spanky’s. Let me know if I can get you anything
or if you want to participate”… good

Our camp is about fun, fetish and fantasy (and wine!). And Bman
is a great venue for exploring these things. If there is some kind of
sexy performance you want to do and you’re unsure if it’s cool… just
run it by me first. I’m sure we can find a way to make it happen
and still keep it (somewhat) tasteful, fun and perhaps even humorous.

~Admiral Painjoy~

JimHillas.Org Spanky's Village
"We won't do anything to you that you won't beg for again tomorrow"