Imperial War South East

Labor Day Weekend

September 5th - 6th 2009

Larry and Penny Thompson Park
12451 SW 184 Street Miami, Florida 33177
Telephone: 305-232-1049
Park information
http://www.miamidade.gov/Parks/Parks/larry_penny.asp

Schedule

To Be Announced

Larry and Penny Thompson Campground is a first-class camping area adjacent to world-famous Metrozoo. It has 270 acres of natural South Florida woodland, bridle trails and hiking paths. The Campground has 240 separate campsites for recreational vehicles, with full electrical and water hook-ups, four large restroom/laundry facilities with hot showers, a camp store, picnic shelters, a large freshwater lake with its own beach and water slide (open seasonally) (lifeguards on duty), a playground, concession stand, access for the disabled, a jogging and bike trail, and more. Pets are welcome, but must be kept on a leash.

There is no power for the tent campsites.

There is a large field for combat as well as Archery. Shade is in over abundance for mundane as well as period tent area.

There are also bathrooms, showers and laundry located in the camping area 100 feet away. The Air conditioned clubhouse is some 200ft away and is also available for arts. Adjoining the clubhouse is the pool.

Please see link below for sight photos & video walk through, the park was just refurbished.

http://castilles.adrianempire.org/IWSE09/IWSE09.htm

The site will be available on Friday the 4th starting at 9:00AM for setup. Any members that arrive later in the evening on Friday can check in with gate security and they will be shown the Adrian Campsites for after hour's setup. All campers must pay a fee of $ 4.00 per person per day to the steward which will be forwarded to the park.

The park is allocating the camping area for us and we are on the honor system. I, HRM Sir Frederick Falconer will be taking a count to assure that we are in compliance. This is NOT dry site but mundane laws apply as it is a Miami Dade County Park . Members must beware that under-age drinking will not be tolerated nor will over consumption of alcoholic beverages. Any breaking of park rules and/or underage drinking will mean immediate expulsion from the event. Not mention the possibility of ramifications from the Miami Dade Parks authority.

Site Fees:

The site free for the South East Imperial Crown War is $5.00 per person.
This does not include the on site camping. $ 4.00 per person, 4 people per tent.
Food:
BYOF, Grills are on site for cooking.

Lodging:
On site camping is available $4.00 per person, 4 people per tent.
Hotels are available throughout the area.

La Quinta Inn Miami / Cutler Ridge
10821 Caribbean Boulevard
Cutler Ridge , FL , 33189
Phone: 1-305-278-0001
Fax: 1-305-278-0222
3.5 miles away from site
Prices range around 65.00 nightly
http://www.lq.com/lq/properties/propertyProfile.do?ident=LQ1050&propId=1050

Family Activities:

Water slide Larry and Penny Thompson Park features three mammoth water slides carved into a rock mountain. Each slide offers a different sensation as sliders spill into a cool refreshing pool.
There's also a sandy white beach and clear blue lake that visitors boast is "the ideal inland swimming spot." Nearby is a concession stand that sells cold drinks and ice cream.
The slide is open during the summer.
Admission to the slide and beach:
Adults$6.00
Children ages 3-17 $4.00
Seniors over age 62 $3.00
Individuals must be at least four feet tall to ride the slide.
Beach only admission is:
Adults $3.00
Children ages 3-17 $2.00
Seniors over age 62 $2.00

Miami Metro Zoo:
Zoo is located less then 2 miles away.
http://www.miamimetrozoo.com/index.asp

Site Autocrat: HRM Sir Frederick Falconer (main site contact for Park)
nealman001@yahoo.com

Ministers: (To be assigned Imperially)

Protection Of Minors And Members (Per the By-Laws)

Mundane law establishes an age at which a person may use tobacco or alcohol. Adria's policy is that no under-age person may use tobacco or alcohol (or be under the influence thereof) at an Adrian event site. No person shall use non-prescribed controlled substances or be under the influence thereof at an Adrian event site. No person shall use alcohol or be under the influence thereof at a dry site. Any person who violates the above guidelines shall be asked to leave the event site. Those unable to leave on their own shall be taken off site to an appropriate location by another person as designated by the event autocrat or Crown or other member of appropriate authority. Inability to leave on one's own can be due to:

Too drunk to drive or walk
Dependent on another for a ride
Other

Minors may not spend the night at an Adrian event site unless accompanied by a responsible adult who shall not be under the influence of any judgment-inhibiting substances. Minors shall be supervised at all times by an adult. Minors found unsupervised shall be asked to leave along with the adult responsible for them. Adria has a system whereby a person may confidentially report to the Crown any improper sexual or violent activity. If the Crown finds there to be a reasonable suspicion that the report is accurate, the Crown may suspend the accused person from spending the night at Adrian event sites. The Crown, if local, shall notify the Imperial Crown, who shall determine whether the suspension shall apply Empire wide.

Spending the night at an Adrian event is a privilege, not a right, and thus, the accused need not be proven guilty in an Adrian or mundane court. The accused may petition the appropriate Crown to revoke the suspension at any time. The accused retains all other rights under Adrian and mundane law. The entire process contained in this paragraph is confidential unless legal action is taken (either in Adrian or mundane court). Neither the reporting person nor the accused may discuss the matter with anyone but the appropriate Crown. The Crown may only discuss the matter with the Imperial Crown and the individual parties. If the overnight suspension is to be applied Empire-wide, the Imperial Crown shall notify all local Crowns, who shall make disclosure to autocrats on a need-to-know basis.

The purpose of the previous paragraph is to provide the utmost protection without sacrificing for everyone the fun of overnight events. As being barred from an overnight event can be embarrassing and discouraging, ALL MEMBERS ARE URGED TO CONDUCT THEMSELVES WITH THE UTMOST CHIVALRY. It is best to conduct oneself in a manner such that there are no misunderstandings. Potential victims of sexual and violent attacks should protect themselves by avoiding vulnerable and private situations. Potential victims of vindictive false reports should take steps to protect themselves by doing the same. Be aware. Be careful.

The event autocrats and sanctioning crowns are responsible to implement these rules. If members fail to cooperate, call the mundane authorities immediately. Use common sense. Act responsibly. Failure of an autocrat or sanctioning crown to follow these rules exposes the empire to liability. The empire shall hold personally and legally responsible any crown or autocrat who causes this to happen. These rules shall be published periodically, and shall be announced prior to all overnight events.