Dear FirePony Community,

We've had our fair share of adventures together. Since I joined the board in August of 2012, ten years after attending my first PDF, I've witnessed our community create magic over and over again. We've also faced a lot of challenges that I can only hope have made us stronger and more confident in what we can create when we come together to do so. 

As I wrap up my term and hand over the reins to Ursula (she's so great, isn't she??), I want to express a deep thanks to all of you for the lessons you've taught me over the years, the laughter we've shared, and your boundless energy to do the hard work. It's all been so much more rewarding than I ever thought it would be.

To my fellow board members, past and present, I know that your commitment to this organization and community is unwavering, and I am so thankful that I had you all to stand with against the arrows. You are truly amazing and I can't wait to see what the future holds.

Which brings me to my big announcement! 

After years in the making, I am absolutely thrilled to announce the launch of FirePony Creative Society’s Community Art and Civic Engagement Program. 

This program builds on the vision and mission of FirePony, and seeks to help attract, inspire, and nurture a diverse community in order to celebrate and encourage year-round experiments in the creation of art, a culture of play, and the collective sharing of ideas and skills.

This will be a multi-pronged effort, including training, programming, and a bi-annual grant program. 

Grant applications are NOW OPEN! The deadline for our first round of grants is Friday, May 31st. Read more about CACE and the grant program here.

We’re actively recruiting motivated, reliable, creative and professional folks to join our year-round volunteer team. Whether you have two hours a month or two hours a day to give, we have ways for you to get involved.

Specifically, we’re looking for program admins, communication volunteers, fundraising gurus, project review and grant allocation team members, programing and training team members, and partnership development leads. Contact us to learn more.

Burn bright, all! 
Patty

Recruiting for the FPCS Conduct Committee

The Conduct Committee is guided by the FirePony Creative Society Code of Conduct, as established by the Board of Directors. The Conduct Committee goals are to help foster a safe and consensual environment for community members at all FPCS-sponsored events, limit FPCS’s liability and ensure the sustainability of sponsoring community events.

We work together to come to the best and most informed decision for the community.  That work is made easier with more amazing team members.

We would like to grow our team! If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please email Millie and Caitlin at conduct@firepony.org.

Join the 2019 Planning Team!

Playa del Fuego may be around the corner, but planning for Constellation is well under way. Tickets will go on sale in no time, art grant applications will come and go, and suddenly it'll be September and we'll all be shaking playa off our tents and wondering where the summer went. 

Let's make it happen!  (Oh, have you completed the post-event survey yet?)  

We're specifically looking for a number of co- and assistant leads to help build up our existing team. Would you like to join us? 

PSA - Ticket Transfers!

Don't forget that you must show up with valid legal photo ID that matches the info on the waiver you signed for your ticket, and your ticket alone.

Learn more about how to transfer your ticket here. 
 

Online Ranger Training - May 16, 7pm ET

Do you enjoy helping people, keeping everyone safe, and being a guiding hand for new participants? If so, you may be interested in becoming a Playa del Fuego Ranger!

Sign up for a shift and you'll be invited to join the online Ranger training event on May 16th, at 7pm ET. 
 

Volunteer Sign-ups

PDF is a community designed by and given life by its participants. Have you signed up for a volunteer shift or two yet? Learn more and sign up here!  
 

Sign up for the Burning Pony Express

To receive the latest updates and announcements for Playa del Fuego, be sure to join the Burning Pony Express!