INTRODUCTION
Well,hello there. I’m Iva Handfull, a Seattle-based burlesque performer. I’m a
fierce, alternative neo-Burlesquer known as the Albino Grace Jones. I’ve performed for 7 years around Seattle and across the United States. In the spring of 2013, the Kansas City Burlesque Festival crowned me Her Royal Fierceness, Queen of KCBF! I’m having a blast representing this region of the US, known for jazz and delicious barbeque. In addition, I’m co-owner of Haute Under the Collar, a purveyor of rhinestone neckwear. You may have seen people wearing our ties at your local burlesque show.
More about me: www.ivahandfull.com
THE CAMPAIGN
Since I’m Queen of the Kansas City Burlesque Festival, I want to represent the food of my kingdom! Serving BBQ to hungry, exhausted BurlyCon attendees is the mark of a generous, benevolent monarch; and I ask for your help to serve more attendees than I could as a lone ruler. BurlyCon is expecting about 600 attendees this year (25% more than last year), which means more glittery mouths to feed. To cater to such a varied group of attendees, I will offer a diverse spread of tasty food, including meat (ribs, brisket, pulled pork), traditional BBQ sides, and savory gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options. Rest assured: there will be something for nearly everyone.
I’m asking for your financial assistance because at the time I committed to host a hospitality shift, my day job could fund this endeavor directly. Since then, I’ve changed careers, and do not have the total funds available to feed a significant portion of BurlyCon attendees. I still want to host hospitality, but I ask you to assist me this year.
I am personally funding $500 toward lunch, while the additional $1,600 I'm asking for will help feed many more attendees than I could on my own.
BBQ Budget Goal: $1,600
The $1,600 goal will feed a group of hungry, enlightened burlesque performers after a long morning of dance, theory, and community-based classes. Each year, BurlyCon reaches out to burlesque communities, performers, troupes, fans, and businesses, asking if they’d like to be hospitality host for one shift during the weekend. This is a popular service, as most attendees do not have a vehicle to venture outside the hotel for additional meal choices; and the hotel’s food offerings, as well as surrounding restaurants, are a bit confining for people staying there for 4+days.
BurlyCon is November 7th – 10th in Seattle, WA. My royal BBQ banquet will serve as lunch on Friday, November 8th.
(find out more about BurlyCon below)
TASTY FUNDS
Of the $1,600 goal, $1,500 pays directly for food. I’d like to offer a selection of barbecued meats (brisket, pulled pork, and chicken), plus traditional BBQ sides like salads and cornbread. I also want to make sure there are delicious options for the vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free conference attendees. The remaining $100 will be used for serving ware, such as utensils, plates, and napkins.
If we exceed our goal, I will use up to $2,100 for the BBQ banquet, enriching the food offerings available. Additional funding past $2,100 will be donated to directly to BurlyCon for future years’ operating expenses. If funding falls short of our goal, all the money after fees (IndieGoGo and payment processors) still goes towards delicious food and utensils for my hospitality shift at BurlyCon.
TO THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATION
I would love to thank you for your generosity by offering a personalized, autographed Iva Handfull postcard and mention on my website to all contributor levels, with additional perks as donation levels increase:
$1 Forks & Knives Level: Autographed and personalized Iva Handfull
postcard + mention on IvaHandfull.com.
$5 Side Item Level: Autographed and personalized Iva Handfull
postcard + mention on IvaHandfull.com.
$10 Feed-a-Performer Level: 10% off online Haute Under the Collar Coupon
(reusable for 1 year) + autographed and personalized Iva Handfull postcard +
mention on IvaHandfull.com.
$25 Hungry Wo/man Level: 10% off online Haute Under the Collar coupon(reusable for 1 year) + vintage tie bar chosen for you by Iva+ autographed and
personalized Iva Handfull postcard + mention on IvaHandfull.com.
$50 Feed-a-Hotel Room of Attendees
Level: rhinestoned black and white skull skinny tie or checkerboard necktie with your choice of rhinestone color + autographed and personalized Iva Handfull postcard + mention on IvaHandfull.com. (10 available)
$100 Feed-a-Troupe Level: black or white bowtie with rhinestoned edges
with your choice of rhinestone color + autographed and personalized Iva
Handfull postcard + mention on IvaHandfull.com. (10 available)
$250 Adopt-a-City Level: Thank you card signed by some of the burlesque performers who feasted on BBQ at BurlyCon+ 25% off online Haute Under the Collar coupon (reusable for 1 year) + autographed and personalized Iva Handfull postcard + mention on IvaHandfull.com. (5 available)
$500 Adopt-a-Region Level #1 (Seattle local): Thank you card signed by some of the burlesque performers who feasted on BBQ at BurlyCon, 2 VIP tickets to one Iva Handfull co-produced show of your choice in 2014 (January or August, 2014) + 25% off online Haute Under the Collar coupon (reusable for 1 year) + autographed and personalized Iva Handfull postcard + mention on IvaHandfull.com. (2 available)
$500 Adopt-a-Region Level #2 (non-Seattlite): Thank you card signed by some of the burlesque performers who feasted on BBQ at BurlyCon + Iva will rhinestone two ties of your choice, shipping both ways included + 25% off online Haute Under the Collar coupon (reusable for 1 year) + autographed and personalized Iva Handfull postcard + mention on IvaHandfull.com. (2 available)
More info regarding contributed gifts
Forks & Knives – Hungry Wo/man Levels: Postcards and tie bars will ship no later than 11/30/13.
Feed-a-Room – Adopt-a-Region Levels: All gifts, ties and bowties will ship no later than 12/31/13.
MORE ABOUT BURLYCON
BurlyCon (www.burlycon.org) is the only community-oriented professional growth and educational convention for Burlesque performers, fans, and aficionados.
It’s a unique, important community event that’s seen phenomenal growth each year. This year’s BurlyCon is November 7th – 10th in Seattle, WA, and registration has already exceeded last year by 100+ attendees! I’ll be serving lunch Friday, November 8th in the Hospitality Suite. Hospitality offers complimentary snacks, small meals, and a social place to relax and refresh throughout the day. A hospitality room is set up so conference attendees to take a break and recharge before running off to their next exciting class. The food and drink in Hospitality is provided both by BurlyCon and via donations from the burlesque community.
OTHER WAYS YOU CAN HELP
Please share this campaign via social media (Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, etc.)
and with your friends and other BBQ lovers.