We Have Another Mission

[cheech]

You are right on the money.

We could have a newbie with best looking ....
Categories are pork chicken beef etc and they have to cook one of each and post a picture. (I love the picture part)

Then we can judge by overall looks, smoke rings, etc

 

[ultramag]

I think that sounds like the right direction to go for the most part. One thing to consider before growing too big of an idea is where all the stuff is going to come from on the prize end. The original prizes Jeff and I spoke about that night were 3 smokers (I was gonna buy a grand prize $200 or so max, Jeff has one new in box in his garage, and the 3rd place like the $35 ECB, and 4th and 5th Jeff was gonna donate a couple rib and sauce recipes. I am assuming Joe, that you are figuring on pitching in as well based on the way we handled things for the gathering. If that is the case then all we need to do is figure out what and how many prizes we are gonna do. I just want to be sure we know what we have and how we are going to work it. We gotta be sure we're prepared to do whatever we say and don't get outta control.

We're also going to have shipping expenses to consider. I'm sure you guys are aware of most all of this, but we just need to be sure expenses are covered and no one is left holding the bag or the committee with egg on it's face.

With all that, I think Labor Day is a good deadline still. Maybe all photos submitted by the Sun. following Labor Day. Then we can go through whatever process is determined to pic winners and try and have this wrapped up and prizes out to winners by mid Oct. I would assume Jeff could open a section temporarily for contest entries so they are easy to keep track of and view.

Thoughts???

 

[pigcicles]

Of course I have no intention of leaving you hanging on the prizes for this. I am first trying to sort out what is what.

If we go on a teir level of prizes are we looking for places 1 through 3 in the Newbie category and 1 through 3 in the Seasoned category?

Personally I don't feel the need to blow out 3 smokers in one shot. I would think a grand prize smoker on the newbie level, maybe an ECB as second, and whatever as 3rd.

The more seasoned smokers can compete for maybe an item of choice such as probes, rub sauce recipes, or whatever we spell out.

Do you two feel this is acceptable or should we reduce the prize(s) to 1 or 2 per level? Once we have the number we can decide what goes where.

 

[ultramag]

Answered within.

 

[cheech]

Just got around to reading this and I agree with both of you and believe that we are on the right track with the right train and heading in the right direction

 

[ultramag]

I have been thinking alot about or contest and have an idea to run by you guys.

What do you think about a smaller contest to kinda get our contest running and promotion feet wet first? We can stick with the basic guidelines we've already discussed, just some simpler accessory type prizes. We could pull it together for $100 bucks or so total probably and see how it goes over and work the kinks out.

If it goes well we would be able to better run a bigger type event next Spring early. Just a thought, I just think we are getting later and later and we all seem to be somewhat hesitant and unsure. I myself would be just as interested in the smaller contest and winning it as a general member, especially if I never knew about the smoker giveaway.

Let me know what you think of the idea.

 

[pigcicles]

Chad I agree that we have lost some steam on this and the time is running late to end a promotion by Labor Day. Let's go ahead and get moving on a smaller late summer event and then keep working on one for the early spring that can be for the smoker.

What do you think Cheech? This will give us a chance to get better organized for the bigger one, don't you agree?

I will scan back through the posts and see if I can pull out some of the decided details and repost them here.

What kind of prizes are we looking at... Temp Probes, utensils, etc. or did you have something else in mind Chad?

Joe

 

[ultramag]

That's along the lines I had in mind Joe. Maybe an ET-73, a recipe or two from Jeff if he is up to it. Another thought I had was a gift certificate set up somehow through Jeff's Amazon store. Aprons, chicken stands, anything along those lines to me will work. Have 3 prizes and go from there.

 

[pigcicles]

I've been hit and miss lately. My computer has been giving me problems and found out why night before last... it crashed hard. I've had to make time to get the PC (Piece of Crap) back in operation.

Since Daryl hasn't replied and we're running low on time, I guess we'll try to move forward with this plan then. As soon as I get time I'll rough in the rules and outline the program for review.

Thanks
Joe

 

[ultramag]

Sounds good to me Joe, I'll keep an eye out for your update.

 

[cheech]

Sorry guys I have not been checking this link.

I love the idea of a smaller contest

If you have any other thought or comments let me know. My email notification on this topic was not set and I did not realize there was an update.

What if we make it only available to non-OTBS members this way it would make sure to relate to the newbies?

 

[pigcicles]

I'm working on the rough draft for this and am wondering...

Will we need to have 3 place prizes for this or just 1 or 2. I am drafting this with the Newbie and Seasoned Smoker categories and was thinking maybe just 1 or 2 place prizes for a small event and work up to a more grand scale as we go.

Just looking for input. When the draft is posted then please offer your suggestions so we can get this moving.

Joe

 

[pigcicles]

See the world … Smell the Smoke


Purpose of this event is to get all SMF members involved in showing off their works and achievements. This is especially aimed toward the new member crowd to encourage post involvement and to better the smoking skills of all.

Post your pictures of this years summer smokes. Some of you may have had major smokes or just a single item. Size doesn’t matter for this event. The pictures should show the TBS and the final product minimum. We would like to see the equipment that is used to smoke the item submitted.

The only items that will be considered must be posted within this thread by the event cut off date. Any pictures posted after that date will not be eligible to win. Winners will be chosen by the Events Team. Should there be a conflict, tie, or other matter that prevents picking a winner the winner will then be decided by TulsaJeff. All decisions are final.


Prize categories for “Newbie - Most Deserving”, and “Seasoned Smoker”

Newbie Most Deserving
1st Prize Maverick Temp Probe
2nd Prize "Bear Claws" for pulled pork
Seasoned Smoker
1st Prize $25 Gift Certificate from Amazon.com to spend wisely in a smoking manner

General Rules
1. Member must submit pictures from a recent smoke showing the TBS and finished product.
2. The pictures must be properly submitted into the correct post by date 9/9/07
3. After said date the candidates will be narrowed down by the Events Team

Issuing Prizes
1. Prizes will be issued by the Events Team by the end of October 2007
2. Substitutions will not be allowed

 

[ultramag]

I think your draft is fine Joe. I also think 1 prize of a gift certificate in the "seasoned" category would be fine as well.

 

[cheech]

Very fine work.

For the prices am I correct that we were thinking that one would be from Tulsa Jeff and what is the other item?

Do you want me to contribute something for a give away? I almost wonder if the turn out is good that may be we will secretly keep the third place to ourselves and if there is someone worthy we add it in

 

[pigcicles]

I did a little clean up work on the above post. Do you have any suggestions for the 2nd prize for the Newbie category? Give me any thoughts on the draft so I can make any changes. I would like to post this Monday the 6th if possible.

Joe

 

[cheech]

We could offer something like "bear claws" for pulling pork.

A gift certificate for purchasing an item at Jeff's web store

For that matter I could get some trophy's made up if we would rather offer trophies or ribbons

Is there a book that we could offer?

I may try to get a few more SMF hats made up we could offer one of those

Hope this helps

 

[pigcicles]

Cheech I like the idea of Bear Claws. I will add that as the second place item. How much do you two feel is appropriate as the gift certificate for the Seasoned Smoker? I was thinking somewhere around $25 give or take.

 

[cheech]

Just to clear things up a bit

You asked about how much to make the certificates for, where is the money from this coming from? If we all pitch in then we can see how much we have left for certificates or is there an other plan?

 

[ultramag]

We're paying for it Cheech. $25 sounds good enough to me Joe.