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How about a monthly part or theme for monthly challenge builds? Much like space does/did. The part would be decided upon at the meeting and then posted on the GardensLUG LUGNET page. At the next meeting people could bring there MOC. I think this (...) (20 years ago, 26-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug)
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(...) Yes, I talked to Eric and we are making arrangements to get the things from the event kit. He is being really helpful. Thanks for some many helpful replies. These are great ideas. I especially like the idea of keeping all of the little cards (...) (20 years ago, 25-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, FTX)
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(...) Sure thing. Drop me a note and we can make arrangements to get these to you in time for your display. Additionally, there were book covers, stickers and T-shirts available in the Event Kit shipped to Mr. Sophie. The first two items in mass (...) (20 years ago, 25-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, FTX)
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(...) For lack of catalogs, what my club ((URL) LUCNY>) uses are the small folded inserts from LEGO sets. Specifically, I mean the little mail-in catalog request cards, the mail-in Lego club cards, and the Harry Potter Lego posters. We have no (...) (20 years ago, 24-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, FTX)
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In lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, Jason Spears wrote: ... snipped ... (...) ... snipped ... LEGO hasn't sent out catalogs in about two years, maybe more. Some groups still have some floating around but if they do, they will likely be pretty dated. Many (...) (20 years ago, 22-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, FTX)
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(...) You might want to try getting in contact with Christina Hitchcock. She was able to have the BrickFest posters on display at the LEGO Outlet at Potomac Mills for about a month this past summer. She might have some suggestions about how to get (...) (20 years ago, 22-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug)
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Went to the Lego store today. On the topic of putting a flier in the store. The answer I got was "Not without approval from corporate. I have to write a letter that will be sent to corporate for approval. The leter has to describe the event and what (...) (20 years ago, 22-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug)
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(...) .events is on topic as well. (...) The last that I heard, LEGO was not sending out catalogs or train posters to clubs anymore. But shooting Jake an email probably wouldn't hurt. (...) Yes, having either business cards, flyers or something (...) (20 years ago, 21-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, FTX)
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Thanks for all of the replies and any further information would be helpful. I would especially be interested in the MichLUG ToDo list. Patty (20 years ago, 21-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug)
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(...) This one, obviously, and the local State subgroup, for starters. Since it's a train show, it wouldn't hurt to announce it to .Trains (same thing for any other theme you might choose to display in any future shows). (...) Can't hurt to try, but (...) (20 years ago, 21-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug)
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(...) You won't get much support from LEGO itself other than some catalogs. If you hand out contact info in the form of an email set up a seperate account that is used for that purpose only to fight possible virus threats to your home machine. (20 years ago, 21-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug)
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(...) I'm new the the train clubs as well, and my first show is in December, so I'm not sure about these questions. But I'm intersted to know myself, so I'm forwarding them to the trains list. Mat (20 years ago, 21-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.trains)
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We are going to display a train layout at Dover Train show in Nov. But I have questions on what to do: 1. What Lugnet lists should I announce it to 2. Should I try to get catalogs from the local Lego store 3. Should I have GardensLUG contact (...) (20 years ago, 21-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug)
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Train Layout: (...) We decided to put a green cloth under the display instead of having solid baseplates underneath the entire display. The center of the display is solid baseplates. But under the monorail and train track there are no base plates. (...) (20 years ago, 14-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug)
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Hi glad to hear from you. I decided to start having regular meetings and for now they will be at my house. 73 Keller Ave., Rockaway NJ The next meeting on Nov 7 will start at 4pm and go to when ever. We will discuss the train show again at the next (...) (20 years ago, 14-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug)
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Hey everyone, I'm a Lego fan and though i'm at college, my home is in northern Jersey. In regards to the Train Show, so you need help with it? I would be interested in coming to help setup and be there at the event. (...) In regards to the future (...) (20 years ago, 14-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug)
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(...) I'll be either sending things to you or coming in. Either way, you will have my support. Joe Meno NCLUG, WAMALUG, SciBrick (20 years ago, 13-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.us.delvalug, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.pa.phi, lugnet.org.us.gardenslug)
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Hey gang, Just wanted to let everyone know about an oppurtunity to display at the NBC10 Tech Expo. DelVaLUG has been invited to host a display over the weekend. I know GardenSLUG has been invited as well, but I am unsure of their participation at (...) (20 years ago, 13-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.us.delvalug, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.pa.phi, lugnet.org.us.gardenslug)
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(...) Oh wow. Do you need parts or baseplates? I am working on transpo so I can bring you some club materials. (...) Wow, what a great opportunity, that rocks. I want to help. (...) Ohhhh! I will list that on the side bar for GardenSLUG and (...) (20 years ago, 11-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug)
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In lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, Patricia Van Dyke wrote: Hi Patty, Thanks for hosting the gathering. It was nice meeting y'all :-) (...) snip (...) Really just brainstorming ideas of working Mechs into a train layout, since it'd be a shame to have any (...) (20 years ago, 2-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug)
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