Re: Kibbie Dome Annual 2012 - update

From: Jake Palmer <82.jake_at_gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 22:56:13 -0800

I'm more than willing to help at the contest. Should I talk to Andrew
about it?

On Mon, Feb 13, 2012 at 10:10 PM, Segundo Zarate
<segundo.zarate_at_gmail.com>wrote:

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> *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
> *
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> On Mon, Feb 13, 2012 at 9:40 PM, John Kagan <john_kagan_at_hotmail.com>wrote:
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>> 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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