sigpi906
Knows what a fatty is.
Hey fellas, I read the FAQ or Guidelines for posting a comp announcement. However, I want to do it right the first time, so I'd like some help on the front end so I don't screw it up and have to endure endless posts about reading up on how to do it right.
1. We are a non-profit org doing our 5th annual rib-off. We are not sanctioned, but borrow heavily (read: exclusively) from KCBS.
2. While I would have to say that we are by nature a "backyard" competition since we are not sanctioned, I feel like this does a disservice to the volunteers that we have judging, and the judging guidelines and setup we have worked to achieve.
3. We only allow rib and chicken entries at this point due to venue constraints, but because we are registered as an nonprofit under "B Street Rib Off, Inc" I feel like we are shutting some people out who may think that it is strictly ribs... will that matter in the long run, or are people going to read about a local competitionregardless?
My questions are as follows:
*What is my best course of action to advertise this on the brethren forum (and elsewhere) with the least amount of slack/flaming. ie; what is the correct wording? (We are having in in a major public park in Little Rock, AR with assigned spots, etc... not actually in someone's backyard)
*What are the important points to hit on in the post other than City/state/venue/categories?
*We already have a .doc with all rules/judging procedures/entry form ready to send out... will that help with the brethren looking at us?
*We have given over $1000 two years in a row to the Arkansas Chapter of the American Cancer Society since starting this little competition... do the brethren even care about our philanthropy, or does it fall on deaf ears?
*I understand that prizes matter, so this year we have begun working on gathering prizes for the winners beyond a trophy. Unfortunately, because we are a 501 (c) 3 organization, we cannot give out cash prizes... How much of a hindrance is this in our goal to grow every year? We can only give away prizes that we secure through donation.
Thanks for any help/guidance y'all can provide. I want to grow this as much as possible, but I want to do it the right way and not just post away and get flamed for it and let our competition suffer for my idiocy.
Thanks in advance for your time,
Conrad
1. We are a non-profit org doing our 5th annual rib-off. We are not sanctioned, but borrow heavily (read: exclusively) from KCBS.
2. While I would have to say that we are by nature a "backyard" competition since we are not sanctioned, I feel like this does a disservice to the volunteers that we have judging, and the judging guidelines and setup we have worked to achieve.
3. We only allow rib and chicken entries at this point due to venue constraints, but because we are registered as an nonprofit under "B Street Rib Off, Inc" I feel like we are shutting some people out who may think that it is strictly ribs... will that matter in the long run, or are people going to read about a local competitionregardless?
My questions are as follows:
*What is my best course of action to advertise this on the brethren forum (and elsewhere) with the least amount of slack/flaming. ie; what is the correct wording? (We are having in in a major public park in Little Rock, AR with assigned spots, etc... not actually in someone's backyard)
*What are the important points to hit on in the post other than City/state/venue/categories?
*We already have a .doc with all rules/judging procedures/entry form ready to send out... will that help with the brethren looking at us?
*We have given over $1000 two years in a row to the Arkansas Chapter of the American Cancer Society since starting this little competition... do the brethren even care about our philanthropy, or does it fall on deaf ears?
*I understand that prizes matter, so this year we have begun working on gathering prizes for the winners beyond a trophy. Unfortunately, because we are a 501 (c) 3 organization, we cannot give out cash prizes... How much of a hindrance is this in our goal to grow every year? We can only give away prizes that we secure through donation.
Thanks for any help/guidance y'all can provide. I want to grow this as much as possible, but I want to do it the right way and not just post away and get flamed for it and let our competition suffer for my idiocy.
Thanks in advance for your time,
Conrad
