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(...) The people running any type of LEGO hobby event/expo/fest/world etc... such as BrickFest, BrickWorld, LEGOWORLD in Zwolle, 1000Steinland, and any other private or public event don't need to answer or report to the general public. For anyone (...) (18 years ago, 15-Mar-07, to lugnet.events.brickworld, FTX)
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(...) Why would it matter one way or the other? That's what I'm curious about. Is it like the reason why people like to read People Magazine? (...) They aren't legally obligated to do so for one. It's none of our business for two. It doesn't matter (...) (18 years ago, 15-Mar-07, to lugnet.events.brickworld, FTX)
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| | Re: Brickworld Announcement - Area Attractions and Food
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For those with kids, the (URL) website> also lists the Chicago Children's Museum (26.0 miles) and the Kohl Children's Museum (5.0 miles). And that's just the stuff outside the hotel! The Westin's site shows that they have a pool, and it says that (...) (18 years ago, 15-Mar-07, to lugnet.events.brickworld, FTX)
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(...) Ondrew - excellent additions to the list...I especially like the horse racing track...And, you and I both neglected to point out the river boats in Aurora...okay, so it is a longer drive...but, it can be a lot of fun too!! B (18 years ago, 15-Mar-07, to lugnet.events.brickworld, FTX)
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(...) There isn't anything wrong with either a for-profit or non-profit AFOL event. Any of these answers are perfectly fine: John Smith will be profiting from this event. Corporation X, LLC will be profiting from this event. This is a non-profit (...) (18 years ago, 15-Mar-07, to lugnet.events.brickworld, FTX)
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(...) I'm just curious: what leads you to think that this type of information should be public knowledge? It's as if you believe that fest organizers are somehow obligated to account for every penny to the GP, and AFOLs in particular. Do you suspect (...) (18 years ago, 15-Mar-07, to lugnet.events.brickworld, FTX)
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Since I just (URL) asked this question> about BrickFest PDX 2007... Can the organizers of BrickWorld 2007 tell us who (if anyone) will be profiting from this year’s event? I noticed (URL) this statement> from a few months back: None of the event or (...) (18 years ago, 15-Mar-07, to lugnet.events.brickworld, FTX)
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(...) major snipage! (...) Well pointed out Brickworld team! I would like to add that in addition to the long list above there is sooo much more. ILLINOIS railroad museum-- (URL) This is literally one of the top 5 railroad museums in the United (...) (18 years ago, 15-Mar-07, to lugnet.events.brickworld)
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(...) Then why did you say "last year's BrickFest brought in $13000 in profit for himself" (my emphasis) rather than "... for BrickJournal Media LLC"? (...) So again, why did you say "last year's BrickFest brought in $13000 in profit for himself"? (...) (18 years ago, 15-Mar-07, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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(...) The word "profit" was Joe's: The total profit that went to BrickJournal Media LLC was about $13,000. This is in addition to the $3,000 that went to AMH Productions for use of the BrickFest name, as determined by an agreement that was signed in (...) (18 years ago, 15-Mar-07, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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(...) Not to mention the considerable financial risk he would have taken. Cheers Richie Dulin (18 years ago, 15-Mar-07, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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(...) --snip-- (...) Well people have a right to ask and if they are attending (and contributing to the profit) then they may have a reason to ask too. Peronally I'd be a lot happier paying more for a fest that's expensive because of expenses than (...) (18 years ago, 15-Mar-07, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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(...) Here we go again. Well to say that Joe brought in a profit of $13,000 is not exactly correct as his total expenses, if I remember, were not delineated in his accounting . His labor and personal expenses, mileage, trip costs, etc were not (...) (18 years ago, 15-Mar-07, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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| | Re: BrickFest '07 Registration Open - 10 more days
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(...) That "someone" being me, of course... ;) I checked, and the box that says "Display my info on Who's Attending page" is indeed unchecked. Go ahead and check it if you'd like your name displayed there. Kelly (18 years ago, 14-Mar-07, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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Hi Will, I'm posting here cause it may be useful to others. There is a check box that will keep your name private if you so choose. You might want to look to see if that's what's happening. In the mean time I'll have someone check into it on the (...) (18 years ago, 14-Mar-07, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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i just checked the schedule, looks like the Mosaic speed build ends at 12:30 and the sumo competition starts at 1pm. that gives me 30 minutes to get something built and programmed. you better bring your batteries, cause now i do have time to make (...) (18 years ago, 14-Mar-07, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Sounds like a personal problem to me, Bob. I, on the other hand, can give my presentations, while building the Lego Star Destroyer entirely with my left hand, while my right hand programs my Sumo'Bot to destroy all who oppose me in the Sumo (...) (18 years ago, 14-Mar-07, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) We're getting closer and closer to BrickFest! The vendor tables are cheap, and we have loads of space for you to sell your stuff. Even if you don't think you have enough to sell, grab a few friends, pool your items and reserve a table (...) (18 years ago, 14-Mar-07, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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(...) I'm not on the roster, and I'm quite certain I'm registered. Are you trying to tell me something, Steve? ;) ---Will (18 years ago, 14-Mar-07, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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(...) Whoa. Look at the basepla--er, base of that engine! A real life mix old dark gray and dark bley! Steve (18 years ago, 14-Mar-07, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.color, FTX)
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