And great job running the raffle, Kang. It takes more work than people realize.
--- In Indoor_Construction_at_yahoogroups.com, "Yuan Kang Lee" <ykleetx@...> wrote:
>
> I forgot to mention an important fact: all raffle proceeds go directly into paying the rent of the Kibbie Dome. No overhead.
>
> --- In Indoor_Construction_at_yahoogroups.com, "Yuan Kang Lee" <ykleetx@> wrote:
> >
> > The Raffle could not have been held without the prizes that were donated. I sincerely thank every single one of the donors for their generosity.
> >
> > Here is the Donor Roll:
> >
> > Alan Cohen
> > - 6 rolls of OS Film
> >
> > Ray Harlan
> > - Marble Analog Depth gauge
> > - Digital Depth gauge
> > - 5 rolls of Ultrafilm/Superultrafilm
> > - 2 36" balloons
> > - Tail boom former
> >
> > Bill Gowen
> > - 2 Miligram Digital Scales with custom-made weighing platform
> >
> > Nick Aikman
> > - 24 Sheets of premium balsa. (12 A-grain, 12 C-grain)
> >
> > Neil Dennis
> > - 9 Denny Dart Kits
> >
> > Art Holtzman
> > - Chain Gang Winder with counter
> >
> > Mike Kirda
> > - 5 Poplar Prop blocks (band-sawed)
> >
> > Jake Palmer
> > - 3 Balsa Prop Blocks (sanded and sealed)
> >
> > Bill Carney
> > - Hand Carved Mahogany Block, customized to your specification
> >
> > Dennis Tyson
> > - Balsa stripper
> > - Winder brake
> > - Glue bottle
> >
> >
> > --- In Indoor_Construction_at_yahoogroups.com, "Yuan Kang Lee" <ykleetx@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi, everyone,
> > >
> > > The Raffle turnout was great. We raised $1100. Total prize value was between $1200 and $1400. About 40% of the tickets were pre-purchased, and the remaining 60% were bought on-site at the Kibbie.
> > >
> > > The quality of the prizes was high. Many of those on-site were surprised that the prizes were so nice. This was a good thing, as they then bought a lot of tickets. We have to thank all those who donated.
> > >
> > > There were 33 prizes drawn in total. Five of these prizes were "Grand Prizes" and drawn at the end. Here are the Grand Prize winners:
> > >
> > > o Set of three poplar prop blocks (23",31",35") donated by Mike Kirda
> > > Winner: Jeff Hood
> > >
> > > o Hand carved mahogany prop block, custom made to your specification, donated by Bill Carney
> > > Winner: Jeff Hood
> > >
> > > o Granite analog depth gauge, donated by Ray Harlan
> > > Winner: Chuck Dorsett
> > >
> > > o 12 sheets of premium indoor wood by Green-Man Balsa, donated by Nick Aikman
> > > Winner: Larry Coslick
> > >
> > > o Chain Gang Winder with counter, donated by Art Holtzman
> > > Winner: Jeff Annis
> > >
> > > Congratulations to the winners!
> > >
> > > Thank you for purchasing tickets. And the raffle could not have happened without the generosity of the donors.
> > >
> > > Best regards,
> > >
> > > -Kang
> > >
> > > p.s. I will highlight the donors in the next post.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In Indoor_Construction_at_yahoogroups.com, "Yuan Kang Lee" <ykleetx@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Larry Coslick will donate his 0.6g Hobby Shop EZB for the raffle. That's a really nice prize. A Hobby Shopper made by the master himself.
> > > >
> > > > It's now easier than ever to enter the raffle:
> > > >
> > > > 1. Just send me an email and say, "I'll buy $50 worth (for example) of tickets." I'll send the Indoor thugs to collect later :-)
> > > >
> > > > 2. Buy using Paypal
> > > >
> > > > 3. Buy using a personal check or cash by mail
> > > >
> > > > 4. Buy at the contest
> > > >
> > > > $1 = 1 ticket
> > > > $20 = 25 tickets
> > > > $50 = 65 tickets
> > > > $100 = 150 tickets
> > > >
> > > > All proceeds from the raffle will go directly into paying for the cost of the Kibbie Contest.
> > > >
> > > > Thank you.
> > > >
> > > > -Kang
> > > >
> > > > --- In Indoor_Construction_at_yahoogroups.com, "Yuan Kang Lee" <ykleetx@> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > I will be organizing the Raffle for the Kibbie contest. The main goal is to cover the shortfall we expect in paying the cost of renting the Kibbie Dome.
> > > > >
> > > > > First, the best ways to help narrow the shortfall is for us to get more paying contestants. If you are coming, great. Thank you. Even better -- can you invite one other person to come?
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > If you haven't yet made up your mind, well, you are most welcome to come. All indoor fliers (duration, glider, FAC, scale, etc.) are invited. The Kibbie Dome is one of the three Cat IV sites still available in the U.S. (Lakehurst, Johnson City, Kibbie).
> > > > >
> > > > > - Come and watch your model go up and up.
> > > > > - enjoy the laid-back atmosphere of friendly competition.
> > > > > - Fly what you want and when you want
> > > > > - Come and meet indoor legends Larry Coslick, Steve Brown, and Wally Miller
> > > > > - Fly in the Larry Coslick EZB Contest
> > > > > - and much more :-)
> > > > >
> > > > > Second, you can help by donating items for the raffle. Something from your shop or model box, whether supplies or tools. How about one of your catapult gliders? I will donate one of my EZB models. Please contact me offlist for donations. You can ship the items to me, or just bring them to Kibbie.
> > > > >
> > > > > Third, if you are not attending and would like to enter the raffle, you can do so by sending money to me before the contest. I will provide details later.
> > > > >
> > > > > Sincerely,
> > > > >
> > > > > "Just Go" Kang
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
>
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