Duncan has been part of Midwest FurFest since its inception, and could not be more proud of what this little shindig has become. He has served as Registration Director, Hotel Liaison, Vice Chairman, Chairman, and Board member for Midwest FurFest, and has been on staff at Anthrocon... Read More →
Duncan has been part of Midwest FurFest since its inception, and could not be more proud of what this little shindig has become. He has served as Registration Director, Hotel Liaison, Vice Chairman, Chairman, and Board member for Midwest FurFest, and has been on staff at Anthrocon... Read More →
You've always been curious to know about Tarot cards as a form of divination or you've been doing it for years? Here's your chance to join us for our fourth year doing this panel. Find out what Tarot is all about and how to get started on your own.
In this panel, we will discuss topics like: the risks of seeking healthcare while queer; options for getting care; working with your healthcare providers to get what you need while staying safe; and ways to obtain care without insurance. We'll also cover queer resilience, mutual aid, and networking
DaveQat is a long-time furry, long-time MFF staffer, and now an Illinois-licensed therapist! He practices at Transformative Growth Counseling, and can see clients from Illinois, Indiana, Virginia, and Florida.
Enjoy 1 hour of stand-up comedy from Phor as he regales tails, tales, and experiences from far earlier days in the fandom. Highly encouraged for members of the fandom with less than 10 years to hear about how wacky the fandom was and for the furs with 10+ years to reminisce on old times with wild memories. This panel is for those 18 years of age and older; ID required.
Duncan has been part of Midwest FurFest since its inception, and could not be more proud of what this little shindig has become. He has served as Registration Director, Hotel Liaison, Vice Chairman, Chairman, and Board member for Midwest FurFest, and has been on staff at Anthrocon... Read More →
The last decade has seen a meteoric rise in imported vehicles from Japan. Thanks to the United States' "25-year" rule, classic vehicles that were prominently featured in movies, shows and video games are now obtainable. We'll look into how to do exactly that, the pitfalls of importing and how to maintain your JDM joy machine.
Everyone becomes a graymuzzle Sooner or later. We are the backbone of many functions in conventions, Fur meets, and supporting one another. In this “Meet & Greet“ We are coming together to share our experiences in the fandom.
A deeper dive on communication with the deaf, along with examples of scenarios for chatting with attendees! With bonus examples of interacting with furries in suit.
Keiro is a deaf attendee and advocates for Deaf interests and accessibility when and where possible. He works in tech support for a large hosting company and has been attending MFF since 2017.
I aim to raise awareness about invisible disabilities by sharing insights from my personal experiences and offering an in-depth discussion on a few specific conditions. This panel will also provide an open space for attendees to ask questions and learn how to better support friends and family members living with invisible disabilities
Keiro is a deaf attendee and advocates for Deaf interests and accessibility when and where possible. He works in tech support for a large hosting company and has been attending MFF since 2017.
Did you accidentally make a terrible OC? An absolute Edgelord that has more power than all Pokemon combined? Are they faster than Sonic? Are they also more knowledgeable and intelligent than Aizen? Never fear for The OC Doctor is here to help! Join The OC Doctor as he talks about how to avoid making a terrible OC and what makes Mary Sues or Gary Stus. Showing off examples of both kinds and how to fix them! This panel is for those 18 years of age and older; ID required.
Hello! I am The OC Doctor and I'm here to help you with Original Characters, World Building, Story Development and so much more! Any questions you might have about creating an OC, fleshing out a current one, or need a sounding board for new ideas I'm here to help! Happy to be returning... Read More →
It's time to turn up the heat in your story! In this panel we discuss adult writing, covering not only the basics, but also such matters as the difference between romance, erotica, and porn, how much detail to provide and how to pace your scenes, and how these enticing elements can work together with the plot, characterization, and setting. 18 and above only; badges/IDs will be checked at the door.
Hello! I am The OC Doctor and I'm here to help you with Original Characters, World Building, Story Development and so much more! Any questions you might have about creating an OC, fleshing out a current one, or need a sounding board for new ideas I'm here to help! Happy to be returning... Read More →
Adult writing isn't always plain vanilla. Some of us like to explore different, odd, and unusual desires. Come join us as we talk about the challenges and rewards of writing about the strange, secret and sometimes taboo worlds of kinks and fetishes. 18 and above only; badges/IDs will be checked at the door.
If you are not a board member, you are not required to attend, but board meetings are open for attendance if you wish to see how the corporate branch of the convention works you are welcome to observe. Agenda: Roll Call and Quorum Check, President's Report, Convention Chair's Report, Finance Report, Determination of Charity Donation Amount, New Business. (Agenda may be revised as needed and some items may be moved to a closed session if privacy is needed.)
