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(...) Though I'm no expert at such things, I suspect that lugnet.events is the appropriate place: lugnet.events– Organized community events, festivals, competitions, tournaments, shows, etc.: announcements, ideas, collaboration, planning, (...) (18 years ago, 15-Mar-07, to lugnet.events.brickworld, lugnet.admin.general, FTX)
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Well as it turns out Tommy Armstrong of <www.brickengraver.com> has generously offered a $75 e-gift certificate for the winner of the creative badge contest! So get buildin'! THANKS TOMMY!!! SteveB PS Tommy says I'm no longer eligible since I'm the (...) (18 years ago, 15-Mar-07, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX) !!
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(...) How is that impression given, short of actually telling people, "we are a non-profit organization". The logistics in creating a non-profit alone are prohibitive IMO. (...) lol, (URL) what Al said>:-) (...) Not at all. It is a non sequitur. (...) (18 years ago, 15-Mar-07, to lugnet.events.brickworld, FTX)
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(...) I'm not sure you understand the definition of the word 'volunteer'. (18 years ago, 15-Mar-07, to lugnet.events.brickworld, FTX)
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(...) I have been informed by the event coordinators that BrickWorld is a for-profit event owned by Bryan Bonahoom and Adam Tucker, and that they would control any potential profits from the event. The statement quoted above is apparently incorrect. (...) (18 years ago, 15-Mar-07, to lugnet.events.brickworld, FTX)
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(...) i'm not going to pick sides, as i really don't care to, but if anyone decided to continue this debate please move it to where it belongs: lugnet.off-topic.debate thank you, ondrew p.s i'm not trying to be mean i'm just tring to keep off topic (...) (18 years ago, 15-Mar-07, to lugnet.events.brickworld)
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(...) I have no problem with attending a for-profit event as long as I know that it's a for-profit event. I would have a problem attending an event that gave the impression of being non-profit while actually being for-profit. I would not volunteer (...) (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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(...) yes i did neglect the river boats in both elgin and aurora. oops elgin casino - (URL) this is the closer of the two. see there site for directions but it should be about 1hr and a half to the casino from the event. aurora casino - (...) (18 years ago, 15-Mar-07, to lugnet.events.brickworld, FTX)
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(...) So, you have a problem volunteering or attending a LEGO fest where someone might profit? I mean, until the fest is over and the monies counted, how will the organizer even know if they lose money, break-even, or profit? I bet you don't lose (...) (18 years ago, 15-Mar-07, to lugnet.events.brickworld, FTX)
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(...) I won't rehash all of the arguments here. There are many reasons why people treat non-profit and for-profit entities differently - many were discussed in (URL) this thread> about BF '06. If there is no difference between them, when was the (...) (18 years ago, 15-Mar-07, to lugnet.events.brickworld, FTX)
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