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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 (...) (19 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 (...) (19 years ago, 15-Mar-07, to lugnet.events.brickworld, FTX)
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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 - (...) (19 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 (...) (19 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 (...) (19 years ago, 15-Mar-07, to lugnet.events.brickworld, FTX)
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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 (...) (19 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 (...) (19 years ago, 15-Mar-07, to lugnet.events.brickworld, FTX)
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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 (...) (19 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 (19 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 (...) (19 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 (...) (19 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 (...) (19 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 (...) (19 years ago, 15-Mar-07, to lugnet.events.brickworld)
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<<https://registrati...Logo.png>> Do you have an NLSO (non-Lego significant other)? Do you have kids that need more to do than look at Lego over a warm summer weekend? Do you want to attend Brickworld, but are afraid you might be trapped at a hotel, (...) (19 years ago, 14-Mar-07, to lugnet.events.brickworld, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.events, FTX) !!
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hey, i found this a little while ago and it's just so cool i had to share. on the brickworld web site directly over the list of particapants is a link to a map: <<https://registrati.../map.jpg>> this map which shows the number of particapants by (...) (19 years ago, 1-Mar-07, to lugnet.events.brickworld, FTX)
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<<https://registrati...Logo.png>> The Brickworld Team has grown over the last couple months. We are pleased to announce the involvement of nineteen (19) fellow AFOLs (okay - there is one AFOL mother and a couple NLSOs) in the Brickworld Team. All (...) (19 years ago, 15-Feb-07, to lugnet.events.brickworld, FTX) !!
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(...) Your point about the price per day is well taken. The last fest I was able to attend was 2.5 days, with the first half-day being mostly set-up. (...) This is true. The move to hotel/convention center for fests is an excellent one. (...) Ah, (...) (19 years ago, 17-Jan-07, to lugnet.events.brickworld, FTX)
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In lugnet.events.brickworld, Aaron M. Sneary wrote: big snippage (...) end big snippage The cost seems very minor in regards to everything that is offered! Where else could you spend 4 days straight building/playing/talking about Lego for only $15 (...) (19 years ago, 17-Jan-07, to lugnet.events.brickworld, FTX)
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(URL) HARRY S. TRUMAN TO BE DISPLAYED AT BRICKWORLD The Brickworld Team is proud to announce that the U.S. Navy is delivering a model of the Harry S. Truman Aircraft Carrier (CVN-75) from Germany to Chicago for display at Brickworld. The model was (...) (19 years ago, 15-Jan-07, to lugnet.events.brickworld, FTX) !!
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(...) Sorry, I was making a rough estimation on AFOL cons in general. I'm glad that you guys are thinking along those lines, and willing to allay those concerns. (...) Oh, goodness, I wasn't suggesting that at all. Of course that would be (...) (19 years ago, 14-Jan-07, to lugnet.events.brickworld, FTX)
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