Re: Kibbie Dome Annual 2012 - update

From: Segundo Zarate <segundo.zarate_at_gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 22:10:10 -0800

*As a non participant I would like to contribute my donation of $10 fore
the Kibbie Dome Cause. And I would encourage others to pitch in. Just
imagining the beauty and grace of an indoor flying is already a reward for
me.*
*
*
*Ding Zarate
*
On Mon, Feb 13, 2012 at 9:40 PM, John Kagan <john_kagan_at_hotmail.com> wrote:

> **
>
>
> The response for Kibbie 2012 looks good so far.
>
> I have a copy of the contract in front of me. Andrew Tagliafico and I are
> going to co-sign it. The event requires $6,000. Neither of us is going to
> lose money on this. Here's how it is going to work:
>
> July 6th-10th (the only timeslot available). Pre-registration. $200 for 5
> days, including a table and two chairs. We are still deciding the fee for
> Juniors (Andrew's initial thought was $125, but the new thinking is that it
> should be less – that we should invest in these future participants, and
> encourage families to attend – while still paying the bills).
>
> Larry Coslick has been negotiating donations to help the cause. He is also
> arranging a NFFS accountant to manage the funds, so you don't have to worry
> about someone running off to Mexico with the cash.
>
> I plan to make one of those donation thermometer graphics to show where we
> stand. Entry fees will be in one color, donations another. My hope is to
> make this a self-sustaining event that can support itself year after year,
> so recurring revenue like entry fees are important.
>
> If we don't have enough money by June 1st, the event is cancelled and
> everyone gets his or her money back. Let's not let this happen. The
> cancellation portion of the contract says we forfeit our deposit, but they
> aren't requiring a deposit. This is largely because Andrew has never
> cancelled an event. Starting now would not be good for our future.
>
> Any funds beyond $6,000 will be held for future Kibbie events.
>
> A late fee of $40 will apply after May 25th (must be postmarked May 25th
> or earlier).
>
> Onsite registration will be allowed, but obviously only if we reach our
> goal on June 1st.
>
> Cancellation refunds *may* be available for exceptional circumstances, but
> this is not guaranteed, and definitely not if it drops the funds below the
> required $6,000.
>
> Entry forms to be created shortly.
>
> I suggest that someone put together a raffle. The one at Johnson City has
> generated significant funds. Participants can bring stuff, and our cottage
> industry vendors may be coaxed to make donations (make sure to thank them
> and promote them as much as you can, or it might be the last donation they
> give you).
>
> I also suggest that someone coordinate collecting funds and renting a
> helium tank from a local party supply store, or a welding supply place (the
> welding supply will probably deliver, the party supply store will likely
> require a pick-up, but picking up a tank isn't difficult).
>
> I will not be able to attend this year. Others will need to coordinate the
> contest operations – processing, scoring, etc.
>
> What else? Am I missing anything?
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>
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Received on Mon Feb 13 2012 - 22:10:11 CET