Bash Volunteer Positions

[mbroberg]

The attached Word Document lists all the proposed contests to date and the chairmen of those contests. Contests can be added or deleted as necessary. Please make sure I have all of you where you want to be. If you are listed under "Whatever", let me know if you have a preference before I start plugging the holes. I'll then put out another call for volunteers and contest suggestions .

You'll note that Chris is listed as Bash Co-Chairperson, a position we have not had before. There will be a short period of time at the beginning of the BASH and during the end of the first week where my IAP time will be from little to none. Chris has agreed to keep things sailing smoothly during those times. My thanks to him for that!

Let me know if any of you have additional contest ideas.

Thanks!

 

[mredburn]

A deer horn pen contest or any horn or bone for that matter.

 

[Brooks803]

Mike. I'd be happy to do the intermediate and beginners contests. Also if needed I can do the modified contest.

I kinda would like to do enter the modified contest, but like I mentioned, if needed I'd be happy to do it.

Is there a way we can honor Landon with a contest? As long as I've been a member here he was always a big help during the bashes. Mikes horn/antler contest idea might be perfect for it since he was an avid hunter.

 

[Displaced Canadian]

I could do the modified contest.

 

[MesquiteMan]

Is there a way we can honor Landon with a contest? As long as I've been a member here he was always a big help during the bashes. Mikes horn/antler contest idea might be perfect for it since he was an avid hunter.

I was planning to rename the daily puzzle contest as the "Landon Smith Almost Daily Puzzler" in his honor. He is the one who originally came up with the cross word puzzle contest and handled it up until last year when he became too sick to do it. I helped with the web portion. As far as I know, that is the only contest idea he came up with. I also would NOT want any kind of sponsor for it if possible so it does not take away from him.

With the info discussed in another thread about ALL contests being open to sponsors, if this will apply to this contest, then consider Landon the posthumous sponsor and I will anonymously donate prizes in his name that are not related to TurnTex. I will buy or get prizes donated from our vendors in his name as the sponsor.

 

[mbroberg]

I don't have any problem with naming the Almost Daily Puzzler Contest for Landon. I don't think anyone who has been around here for any length of time would. Are you thinking that the contest would retain that name just this year or for years to come?

As far as sponsorship goes, the poll statement most agreed to was "I liked vendors sponsoring and naming Birthday Bash events". It doesn't say "all". "All" was a suggestion of Andrew. No one offered any comments either way on that suggestion and I don't have any good reason why we shouldn't except for the few contests listed below.

My thought is that we should offer any contest that lends itself to sponsorship. The daily contests don't really do that. Last year Roy sponsored the Wood ID contest but I suspect that was an anomaly. It would be hard to find a vendor to provide 30 - 60 prizes to sponsor one of those contests. It would be even harder to have the Almost Daily Puzzler sponsored since we don't even know how many puzzles there will be.

 

[maxwell_smart007]

I think we should definitely honour Landon with a contest name - and that one seems perfect.

 

[MesquiteMan]

The puzzle contest does not have prizes for each puzzle, Mike. It is a points system with fixed places awarded at the end based on points earned, ie, 1st, 2nd, 3rd etc.

As I said last year, I don't especially care for the sponsorships of contests. I don't actually mind sponsorships per say but I don't like the contests named for the sponsors. Too "in the face" advertising to me. In the case of a contest that is named for a person to remember them, it just detracts too much from that objective.

I would rather see contests that are sponsored keep the smae name from year to year. Instead of the "Turntex Woodworks Photo Challenge", I would rather have it be "The IAP Photo Challenge" and have it noted prominently in all of the announcements, etc that it is "sponsored by TurnTex Woodworks". If a vendor feels strongly about needing his or her name in the contest title, then make it "The IAP Photo Challenge-Sponsored by TurnTex Woodworks".

 

[mbroberg]

Thanks for reminding me Curtis. So sponsorship of that contest would not be a problem. As to whether it should be, I maintain that any contest that can be sponsored should be offered for sponsorship in accordance with the membership's wishes. People can "Bash" (pun intended) the polls I ran last year, and they may not have been perfect, but the collective opinions of the members who cared enough to vote do hold more weight to me than any of our own individual opinions. I've said it before and I'll say it again. The Bash is for the members, not us. Their opinion counts more than ours does (IMHO).

As to how sponsor's name gets attached to the contest, I don't care how it is done. I have no strong feelings about that one way or another. My thinking last year was that by displaying the sponsor's name up front would give the vendor an amount of exposure that would encourage sponsorship. That was my theory but I have nothing to back that theory up. If this is an issue that you think needs further discussion lets start a separate thread for it. It will be much easier to locate information at a later date if discussions such as the naming issue didn't take place in a thread unrelated to that issue (Volunteer positions).

 

[mbroberg]

A deer horn pen contest or any horn or bone for that matter.

Good idea.

 

[mbroberg]

Mike. I'd be happy to do the intermediate and beginners contests. Also if needed I can do the modified contest.

I kinda would like to do enter the modified contest, but like I mentioned, if needed I'd be happy to do it.

Is there a way we can honor Landon with a contest? As long as I've been a member here he was always a big help during the bashes. Mikes horn/antler contest idea might be perfect for it since he was an avid hunter.

Thanks Jonathon. I'll put you down for Beginners and Intermediate.

 

[mbroberg]

I could do the modified contest.

You got it!

 

[Monty]

If you can send me examples of the rules for other pen contests along with any suggestions, I'll do the Antler, Horn, Bone Pen Contest.

 

[mbroberg]

Thanks Mannie! For the benefit of all I will make a new post with links to rules from last year's contests, IAP Activity Rules ans rules specific to the bash. They can be used reference while creating or tweaking the rules for this years contests.

 

[Displaced Canadian]

Do we have a current list of who is doing what to see what else needs someone to run?
At present I have the edible and the modified pen. I could do one more.

 

[mbroberg]

Do we have a current list of who is doing what to see what else needs someone to run?
At present I have the edible and the modified pen. I could do one more.

Here is as of today.

 

[Monty]

Mike,
Here are the rules I'm proposing for the Antler, bone or horn pen contest (If this is in the wrong forum, feel free to move it). Comments and tweeks are welcome.


Here are the rules:

1 - It must be a kit pen and be made of at least 2/3 antler, bone or horn or any combination of the three.
Minor alterations such as custom finials, swapped out "pimp stones", custom center bands will be allowed. I will allow the omission of the center band. "Closed end" and "hidden" clips are very much similar and fall more into the "modified" category, so they will be not be allowed. Do not go overboard on any alterations to the kit, this is not the modified contest. If you think it is possibly a questionable alteration, you had best not do it. Pens deemed "overly modified" by the judges will be disqualified. Please don't force this to happen, there are other contests to display those skills other than this one.
No "kitless" pens will be accepted in this category. There are contests for your "kitless" creations, they are the 2014 Exotic Blanks Advanced Beautiful Pen Contest
and the 2014 R & B Crafts Freestyle Pen Contest.
You are required to include the name of the kit and a brief description of the pen and/or materials and a photo. Feel free to include the use of wood, acrylic (any version) clay or whatever medium you like. You can cast, dye, inlay, segment, or whatever in this contest. Just be sure you follow the KIT requirements as stated previously and at least 2/3 of the material used is antler, bone or horn or any combination of these three.

No decal work please. This is a beautiful pen contest not a beautiful decal work contest.

2 - Only one pen per person, so make it your best work. Take the best pictures you can because the quality of your pen will be based on what we can see. Keep your backgrounds and props simple so they do not distract the eye from your pen.
A maximum of 3 photos will be allowed.

We would like to keep the entries anonymous through the use of the entry form. Your photos need to be on a plain solid color background with no props other than a clear plastic pen stand.


3 - - The pen must be made for the contest by the person entering the contest and not have been shown before Feb 1 2014 on IAP or any other site. If it is determined that it has been, it will be disqualified and any prize won will be forfeited. As a follow-up to clarify this, do NOT post a photo of your entry ANYWHERE until the contest is over and the winners have been announced.


4 - Finalists will be chosen based on:
[FONT=&quot]Originality of concept and materials (uniqueness of each)[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Workmanship (how well the concept and materials were implemented)[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Function (it must be a usable, working pen),[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot] Fit, and Finish[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Overall "WOW factor" (how it gives you that jaw dropping feeling)[/FONT]


[FONT=&quot]Each of these qualities will carry equal weight during the judging so keep that in mind as you plan, prepare and finish your entry.[/FONT]


[FONT=&quot]Judging this year will again be a 2 part process. First a secret panel of judges will pick the top 50 % of entries, then we will post theses to a poll to let users vote for the winners.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]1st place --- [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]2nd place--- [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]3rd place--- [/FONT]

All entries will be posted at the same time following the contests deadline. This will give all entries the same time "in the spotlight".

[FONT=&quot]All entries must be received by [/FONT][FONT=&quot]9:00 PM EST[/FONT][FONT=&quot]*[/FONT][FONT=&quot] on Feb [/FONT][FONT=&quot]24th[/FONT][FONT=&quot]. [/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]*9:01 is too late.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Please do not wait until the last minute.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]
The poll will be posted on Feb [/FONT][FONT=&quot]26th[/FONT][FONT=&quot], and voting will end on March [/FONT][FONT=&quot]5th[/FONT][FONT=&quot] and the voting results will become public at that time.[/FONT]


PLEASE DO NOT POST YOUR ENTRY DIRECTLY TO ANY THREAD on ANY SITE.

ONLY ENTRIES SUBMITTED VIA THE ENTRY LINK HEREWILL BE ELIGIBLE.


"To participate in this or any other IAP activity your public profile must contain your real first and last name as well as you place of residence (city & state or equivalent). Please be advised that information contained in the public profile is not viewable by non-members of the IAP. Members who have failed to successfully complete any previous IAP activities, and who have been notified by the Activities Manager of such, are not eligible to participate in any IAP activities."

Feel free to contact me by PM if you have any questions.

 

[mbroberg]

Mannie,

Just a couple of things. The format for the sponsored contests will be contest name followed with "Sponsored By" (i.e. The Advanced Beautiful Pen Contest - Sponsored by Exotic Blanks). The Free Style contest does not have a sponsor yet.

We want to shoot to have all the contests finished and winners announced by 2/28.

Thanks!

 

[Displaced Canadian]

I'll take the freestyle pen contest. Is that the one where the pens are nice "normal" pens or is this the contest for spaceships and cannons that write?

 

[mbroberg]

This is spaceships and cannons.

 

[Displaced Canadian]

Awesome.

 

[mbroberg]

Here is the latest version of the Volunteer Position list. I've eliminated the Members Web Site Contest. We still need someone for the Russ Fairfield Contest and probably some more help with Trivia. I just sent PMs to 2 potential volunteers.

Please check this over and let me know how many mistakes I made. Make sure I have you down for what you wanted and didn't accidentally put you somewhere you don't want to be.

Thanks!

 

[mredburn]

If you dont get a volunteer I will do The Russ Fairfield contest again.

 

[mbroberg]

Here is the latest volunteer list

 

[mredburn]

Spoke to soon . sorry

 

[Dalecamino]

Trivia contest email

Robert Sherlock and, Dave Lyons will be helping me with running the contest. We are dividing the months duties between us. I have their email addresses they will use for the daily answers. Who will need the addresses for forwarding the daily answers?

Here is our schedule:

Chuck (dalecamino) Feb. 1-8

Dave (lyonsacc) Feb. 9-15

Robert (robert sherlock) Feb. 16-22

Chuck (dalecamino) Feb.23-28

 

[jeff]

Robert Sherlock and, Dave Lyons will be helping me with running the contest. We are dividing the months duties between us. I have their email addresses they will use for the daily answers. Who will need the addresses for forwarding the daily answers?

Here is our schedule:

Chuck (dalecamino) Feb. 1-8

Dave (lyonsacc) Feb. 9-15

Robert (robert sherlock) Feb. 16-22

Chuck (dalecamino) Feb.23-28

I will set up the trivia@penturners.org so that it forwards to them. I like to leave a little overlap, so if I can get the first email address now, and then someone can let me know when it's time to switch in the next one.