Note From Mustache Pirate...

This is our final 'stache out to the community, an expression of our sincere and passionate hope that you will be joining us for:

THE 2007 SWEETEST 'STACHE COMPETITION

WHEN: Saturday, December 15, 2007, 8pm
WHERE: The Montauk Club, 25 Eighth Avenue @ Lincoln Place (Park Slope)
WHY: To celebrate sweet 'staches and charity
HOW MUCH: $20--which gets you access to an open bar (beer and wine)
INFO/PHOTOS/MUSTACHE LORE: http://www.m4kny.org
AFTER PARTY: 12:00am (or thereabouts), Mooney's Pub, 353 Flatbush Avenue (right around the corner from the Montauk Club)

(GROWERS: Please read this email in its entirety, as it contains instructions to get you and your 'stache ready for Saturday.)

Our multi-round Mustache pageant is designed for maximum Sweetness. From Mustache haikus to the Beer Foam Retention Challenge, attendees will be treated to a no-holds-barred follicular carnival that you won't soon forget. And when all is said and done, one Mustache will rise as the Sweetest Mustache of New York. Which of our Growers will emerge victorious? Only one way to find out: come to the Montauk Club THIS SATURDAY.

Please forward this email to anyone you know who likes facial hair and children's charities. Which should be, like, everyone. We're hoping for a frenzy of Mustache enthusiasm to cheer on our 80 Growers.

It's also not too late to donate. Our Growers will be given points based on the amount of money they raise. So help out your favorite 'stache with a contribution to DonorsChoose.org. No amount is too small!

GROWERS: THIS PART'S FOR YOU:

We know you and your Mustache are giddy with anticipation as the day of reckoning approaches. So here's what you need to know.

TIMING:

Please arrive at the Montauk Club promptly at 8:00 so that you can check in, receive your Competition Packet, and huddle in urgent, whispered conversations. And you can also pay a visit or three to the bar.

ATTIRE/GROOMING:

Growers are encouraged to dress in Mustache-enhancing costumes. In past years, we have seen a delightful variety of get-ups, and we're sure this year's group has some sartorial tricks up its sleeve. For example, maybe someone can top this guy. Costumes are by no means required. But if you do not choose to wear a costume, we suggest semi-formal dress-to-impress attire. And it should go without saying that you must shave your face, except for the Mustache, clean of all facial hair. And please adhere to all other grooming rules.

COMPETITION:

There is no need to prepare in advance for any of the rounds. You will be given instructions upon your arrival.

DONATIONS:

Place all donations--cash and checks (made out to DonorsChoose.org)--in a sealed envelope. Write your name and your fundraising total on the front of the envelope. You will turn it in when you pick up your Competition Packet. We hope that you're still fundraising with abandon. REMEMBER: YOUR FUNDRAISING TOTAL WILL BE ASSIGNED A POINT VALUE AT THE COMPETITION. So hopefully that will give you an extra push to keep at it until the very end.

CAN'T MAKE IT?

For all Growers who will not be able to attend, please email us so that we can make arrangements to collect your donations. We will miss you deeply on Saturday.

Good luck to all of you in your final days of Mustache. And see your 'stache on Saturday.

Stachely,
M4KNY

Mustaches for Kids
sweetstache@m4kny.org
http://www.m4kny.org
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