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Re: [AGA-Contest] AGA-Contest Digest, Vol 29, Issue 4
Scott wrote:
>>*All* the winners have been paid their awards via their paypal addresses.
>>For each payment, I included the person's name in the message subject
>>along with the notation "AGA 2007 Aquascaping Contest". In the message, I
>>mentioned the award category (e.g., 2nd Place, Small Category) and
>>congratulations.
I did not add any other comments (about ribbons etc.)<<
Thanks, Scott!
Bailin wrote:
>>Did we want to send ribbons out? If people are satisfied with the cash
>>prizes, I'd prefer not to have to go through the hassle of trying to find
>>somewhere to get the ribbons and then trying to locate the winners to send
>>the ribbons. Of course, if I placed, I'd like to have something as a
>>memento. What is everyone's thought on the ribbons?<<
I really think that people like to have a tangible memento from something
like this... they put a LOT of work into their entries.
Karen
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> 1. Re: (Fwd) AGA 2007 placing notification? (Erik Olson)
> 2. Re: winners email list (S. Hieber)
> 3. Re: winners email list (Bailin Shaw)
> 4. Re: winners email list (Erik Olson)
> 5. Re: winners email list (S. Hieber)
> 6. Re: winners email list (Erik Olson)
> 7. Re: winners email list (Cheryl Rogers)
> 8. Re: winners email list (S. Hieber)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Thu, 22 Nov 2007 14:45:59 -0800 (PST)
> From: Erik Olson <erik@thekrib.com>
> Subject: Re: [AGA-Contest] (Fwd) AGA 2007 placing notification?
> To: AGA Aquascaping Contest Planning <aga-contest@thekrib.com>
> Message-ID: <Pine.LNX.4.64.0711221445300.19237@pulcher.thekrib.com>
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> I may also have e-mail addresses that were hidden from public view if that
> helps.
>
> - Erik
>
> On Thu, 22 Nov 2007, S. Hieber wrote:
>
>> The following 9 have been paid their awards:
>>
>> Filipe Alves Oliveira, Porto Matosinhos Portugal
>> Wayne Sham, Hong Kong Hong Kong Hong ong
>> Hui Kam Man, Hong Kong Hong Kong
>> Mike Senske, Houston TX USA
>> Van Waerebeke, Argenteuil France
>> Jeffrey Senske, Houston TX USA
>> Mak Chi Wai, Hong Kong Hong Kong
>> Holt Harlan, Houston TX USA
>> Steven Tet Wei Toshio Chong, Honolulu HI USA
>>
>> For the rest, I'll have to trace the paypal history and see what paypal
>> address they used to enter, if any.
>>
>>
>> sh
>>
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----
>> From: Karen Randall <krandall@rdrcpa.biz>
>> To: shane@litepc.com; Erik Olson <erik@thekrib.com>
>> Cc: aga-contest@thekrib.com
>> Sent: Thursday, November 22, 2007 11:49:15 AM
>> Subject: Re: [AGA-Contest] (Fwd) AGA 2007 placing notification?
>>
>> Hi Shane,
>>
>> I'm sorry for not forwarding this to the committee. I got your e-mail
>> when
>> I was away from home, on another computer, and am ashamed to say I forgot
>> about it. Yes, there are prizes, though I'm not sure who is sending them
>> out. I'm cc'ing the committee with this message now, so that they right
>> people will get back to you.
>>
>> Again, my apologies!
>>
>> Karen
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Shane" <shane@litepc.com>
>> To: "Erik Olson" <erik@thekrib.com>
>> Cc: <krandall@rdrcpa.biz>
>> Sent: Thursday, November 22, 2007 11:22 AM
>> Subject: (Fwd) AGA 2007 placing notification?
>>
>>
>>> Erik,
>>>
>>> I've had no notifications at all from AGA regarding my 3rd place in
>>> the AGA 2007 competition's biotope category. Did emails go out to
>>> the place getters? I got all the pre-comp emails OK but nothing at
>>> all regarding the results.
>>>
>>> I sent an email to Karen Randall (below) but I didn't get an answer
>>> from her either.
>>>
>>> This communication blackout seems odd so I'm hoping you get this OK.
>>> I'm wondering if there were prizes, or just glory? :)
>>>
>>> Cheers,
>>> Shane
>>>
>>>
>>> ------- Forwarded message follows -------
>>> Hi Karen,
>>>
>>> I was fortunate enough to gain a 3rd place ribbon in the biotope
>>> category of AGA 2007.
>>>
>>> Thankyou for your comment. :D
>>>
>>> Do the winners get notified by email?
>>>
>>> I've had no communication from AGA at all to tell me of the placing.
>>>
>>> I only know about the placing by checking the web site myself. My
>>> email address in my entry is OK as I received all the email
>>> notifications regarding my entry while I was putting it together.
>>> ... and lastly (not that I really care)... are there any prizes for
>>> third place :D
>>>
>>> Lastly... (tongue in cheek) I hold my head high that the 1st and
>>> 2nd placing in the biotope category were not true to their biotopes.
>>> ;). They should have been marked down for it! (kidding). Seriously I
>>>
>>> had a lot of fun entering my first competition. Thanks.
>>>
>>> Sincerley,
>>> Shane
>>> ------- End of forwarded message -------
>>> --
>>> ___________________________________________________________
>>> Shane Brooks
>>> shane@litepc.com
>>> LitePC Technologies Pty Ltd
>>> Phone (Australia): +61-3-8502-0599
>>>
>>> A trimmer, faster, more stable Windows. - Yes please!
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>>>
>>>
>>
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>
> ------------------------------
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> Message: 2
> Date: Thu, 22 Nov 2007 17:46:39 -0800 (PST)
> From: "S. Hieber" <shieber@yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: [AGA-Contest] winners email list
> To: AGA Aquascaping Contest Planning <aga-contest@thekrib.com>
> Message-ID: <321712.57444.qm@web30814.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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>
> Thanks Erik for sending me the hidden email addresses.
>
> *All* the winners have been paid their awards via their paypal addresses.
> For each payment, I included the person's name in the message subject
> along with the notation "AGA 2007 Aquascaping Contest". In the message, I
> mentioned the award category (e.g., 2nd Place, Small Category) and
> congratulations.
>
> I did not add any other comments (about ribbons etc.)
>
> sh
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> Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2007 13:42:25 +0000
> From: Bailin Shaw <bailin_shaw@hotmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [AGA-Contest] winners email list
> To: AGA Aquascaping Contest Planning <aga-contest@thekrib.com>
> Message-ID: <BAY131-W317AC0E94E9321C0918FE69C7A0@phx.gbl>
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>
> Did we want to send ribbons out? If people are satisfied with the cash
> prizes, I'd prefer not to have to go through the hassle of trying to find
> somewhere to get the ribbons and then trying to locate the winners to send
> the ribbons. Of course, if I placed, I'd like to have something as a
> memento. What is everyone's thought on the ribbons?
>
> Thanks for taking care of the award Scott! Thanks to everyone for a
> successful contest this year and I look forward to helping out again next
> year in whatever capacity you guys would like for me.
>
> Bailin
> ________________________________
>> Date: Thu, 22 Nov 2007 17:46:39 -0800
>> From: shieber@yahoo.com
>> To: aga-contest@thekrib.com
>> Subject: Re: [AGA-Contest] winners email list
>>
>> Thanks Erik for sending me the hidden email addresses.
>>
>> *All* the winners have been paid their awards via their paypal addresses.
>> For each payment, I included the person's name in the message subject
>> along with the notation "AGA 2007 Aquascaping Contest". In the message, I
>> mentioned the award category (e.g., 2nd Place, Small Category) and
>> congratulations.
>>
>> I did not add any other comments (about ribbons etc.)
>>
>> sh
>
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> Message: 4
> Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2007 06:11:44 -0800 (PST)
> From: Erik Olson <erik@thekrib.com>
> Subject: Re: [AGA-Contest] winners email list
> To: AGA Aquascaping Contest Planning <aga-contest@thekrib.com>
> Message-ID: <Pine.LNX.4.64.0711230608510.8142@pulcher.thekrib.com>
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> On Fri, 23 Nov 2007, Bailin Shaw wrote:
>
>>
>> Did we want to send ribbons out? If people are satisfied with the cash
>> prizes, I'd prefer not to have to go through the hassle of trying to
>> find somewhere to get the ribbons and then trying to locate the winners
>> to send the ribbons. Of course, if I placed, I'd like to have something
>> as a memento. What is everyone's thought on the ribbons?
>
> Your call, though it still lists this in the FAQ section.
> I have a contact that I've used for the ribbons in the past, and they
> have the template on file. We also have everyone's postal address. So
> the hassle is really only that someone has to receive the ribbons, stuff
> them into padded envelopes, and run to the post office.
>
> - Erik
>
> --
> Erik Olson
> erik at thekrib dot com
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 5
> Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2007 06:20:27 -0800 (PST)
> From: "S. Hieber" <shieber@yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: [AGA-Contest] winners email list
> To: AGA Aquascaping Contest Planning <aga-contest@thekrib.com>
> Message-ID: <239034.71994.qm@web30813.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> I think the ribbons are an important part of winning. Photographing a
> check with a note that it was for a contest isn't the same as being able
> to put a Ribbon on the mantle or in a scrap book. I think more folks write
> in asking about the ribbons, if they don't arrive right away, than write
> in about the money. And traditionally, the AGA Contests gives ribbons. The
> addresses should have been included in the entries and the postal costs
> can be calculated on line at usps.com.
>
> Erik might have a contact number or address for companies used in the past
> but you can probably find ribbon vendors on line.
> You've probably seen ribbons from prior years so know what sort of thing
> is appropriate. If you contact me with the invoice I can send a check out
> to pay the vendor or to reimburse. It usually takes about 3-5 business
> days for the check to arrive.
>
>
> sh
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Bailin Shaw <bailin_shaw@hotmail.com>
> To: AGA Aquascaping Contest Planning <aga-contest@thekrib.com>
> Sent: Friday, November 23, 2007 8:42:25 AM
> Subject: Re: [AGA-Contest] winners email list
>
>
> Did we want to send ribbons out? If people are satisfied with the cash
> prizes, I'd prefer not to have to go through the hassle of trying to find
> somewhere to get the ribbons and then trying to locate the winners to send
> the ribbons. Of course, if I placed, I'd like to have something as a
> memento. What is everyone's thought on the ribbons?
>
> Thanks for taking care of the award Scott! Thanks to everyone for a
> successful contest this year and I look forward to helping out again next
> year in whatever capacity you guys would like for me.
>
> Bailin
> ________________________________
>> Date: Thu, 22 Nov 2007 17:46:39 -0800
>> From: shieber@yahoo.com
>> To: aga-contest@thekrib.com
>> Subject: Re: [AGA-Contest] winners email list
>>
>> Thanks Erik for sending me the hidden email addresses.
>>
>> *All* the winners have been paid their awards via their paypal addresses.
>> For each payment, I included the person's name in the message subject
>> along with the notation "AGA 2007 Aquascaping Contest". In the message, I
>> mentioned the award category (e.g., 2nd Place, Small Category) and
>> congratulations.
>>
>> I did not add any other comments (about ribbons etc.)
>>
>> sh
>
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> Message: 6
> Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2007 06:32:53 -0800 (PST)
> From: Erik Olson <erik@thekrib.com>
> Subject: Re: [AGA-Contest] winners email list
> To: AGA Aquascaping Contest Planning <aga-contest@thekrib.com>
> Message-ID: <Pine.LNX.4.64.0711230623360.9096@pulcher.thekrib.com>
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> I'll even order the darn things... to be sent to someone else's address
> :).
>
> One thing I also forgot: I included a DVD-ROM of the contest with each
> ribbon (easy enough to do) in previous years. I can send a bulk box of
> these to the same address, along with the mailing labels.
>
> It's a technically easy job. Buy padded envelopes or small boxes at
> StapleMaxDepot. Stuff ribbon (possibly two or three) plus DVD into
> envelope/box. Slap on mailing label. Slap small label on Customs form
> (filling out the rest). Repeat a dozen times. Go to post office.
> Ignore the angry stares from the people in line behing you, as you drag
> your your hefty trash bag bulging with padded envelopes (or small boxes)
> to the counter. Note the look of relief from Postal clerk as she sees
> you've already filled out the customs forms. Bask in the glow of a
> job completed as the clerk weighs and sends the packages. Collect your
> receipt, total it and the packaging materials, and send to Scott.
>
> - Erik
>
> On Fri, 23 Nov 2007, S. Hieber wrote:
>
>> I think the ribbons are an important part of winning. Photographing a
>> check with a note that it was for a contest isn't the same as being able
>> to put a Ribbon on the mantle or in a scrap book. I think more folks
>> write in asking about the ribbons, if they don't arrive right away, than
>> write in about the money. And traditionally, the AGA Contests gives
>> ribbons. The addresses should have been included in the entries and the
>> postal costs can be calculated on line at usps.com.
>>
>> Erik might have a contact number or address for companies used in the
>> past but you can probably find ribbon vendors on line.
>> You've probably seen ribbons from prior years so know what sort of thing
>> is appropriate. If you contact me with the invoice I can send a check out
>> to pay the vendor or to reimburse. It usually takes about 3-5 business
>> days for the check to arrive.
>>
>>
>> sh
>>
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----
>> From: Bailin Shaw <bailin_shaw@hotmail.com>
>> To: AGA Aquascaping Contest Planning <aga-contest@thekrib.com>
>> Sent: Friday, November 23, 2007 8:42:25 AM
>> Subject: Re: [AGA-Contest] winners email list
>>
>>
>> Did we want to send ribbons out? If people are satisfied with the cash
>> prizes, I'd prefer not to have to go through the hassle of trying to find
>> somewhere to get the ribbons and then trying to locate the winners to
>> send the ribbons. Of course, if I placed, I'd like to have something as
>> a memento. What is everyone's thought on the ribbons?
>>
>> Thanks for taking care of the award Scott! Thanks to everyone for a
>> successful contest this year and I look forward to helping out again next
>> year in whatever capacity you guys would like for me.
>>
>> Bailin
>> ________________________________
>>> Date: Thu, 22 Nov 2007 17:46:39 -0800
>>> From: shieber@yahoo.com
>>> To: aga-contest@thekrib.com
>>> Subject: Re: [AGA-Contest] winners email list
>>>
>>> Thanks Erik for sending me the hidden email addresses.
>>>
>>> *All* the winners have been paid their awards via their paypal
>>> addresses. For each payment, I included the person's name in the message
>>> subject along with the notation "AGA 2007 Aquascaping Contest". In the
>>> message, I mentioned the award category (e.g., 2nd Place, Small
>>> Category) and congratulations.
>>>
>>> I did not add any other comments (about ribbons etc.)
>>>
>>> sh
>>
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> --
> Erik Olson
> erik at thekrib dot com
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 7
> Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2007 08:48:29 -0600
> From: Cheryl Rogers <cheryl@dustyuniverse.com>
> Subject: Re: [AGA-Contest] winners email list
> To: AGA Aquascaping Contest Planning <aga-contest@thekrib.com>
> Message-ID: <4746E83D.3000708@dustyuniverse.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
>
> S. Hieber wrote:
>> I think the ribbons are an important part of winning. Photographing a
>> check with a note that it was for a contest isn't the same as being able
>> to put a Ribbon on the mantle or in a scrap book.
>
> Yes. You guys ever seen Senske's office? They have each ribbon with a
> photo of the tank mounted and framed, lining the office walls.
>
> Cheryl
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 8
> Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2007 06:54:47 -0800 (PST)
> From: "S. Hieber" <shieber@yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: [AGA-Contest] winners email list
> To: AGA Aquascaping Contest Planning <aga-contest@thekrib.com>
> Message-ID: <216556.82077.qm@web30812.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> I hear there is a company out west that, for a fee, will design the
> arrangement of your awards - in your office, in your home. There is even
> some sort of club and I think they are having a convention soon.
>
> sh
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Cheryl Rogers <cheryl@dustyuniverse.com>
> To: AGA Aquascaping Contest Planning <aga-contest@thekrib.com>
> Sent: Friday, November 23, 2007 9:48:29 AM
> Subject: Re: [AGA-Contest] winners email list
>
> S. Hieber wrote:
>> I think the ribbons are an important part of winning. Photographing a
>> check with a note that it was for a contest isn't the same as being able
>> to put a Ribbon on the mantle or in a scrap book.
>
> Yes. You guys ever seen Senske's office? They have each ribbon with a
> photo of the tank mounted and framed, lining the office walls.
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