Contest Announcment Holy Smokes Bandfest and BBQ, Long Island, NY - Aug 28 & 29, 2009

[motoeric]

Holy Smokes Bandfest and BBQ

Aug 28th - Arrival
Aug 29th - Contest

Held on the grounds of Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church on Deer Park Avenue, Deer Park, NY.

State Championship pending.

Ribs, Pork, Brisket

Charity event for local food pantries. Run by Girl Scouts. Low, low entry.

http://members.webs.com/MembersB/Edi...geID=127977325

Turn the volume down on your computer. Music on every page of website.

I will be assisting with the event. Feel free to pm or email me with questions and I will do my best to get answers for you.

Your support would mean a lot to the girls running the event. It's for a great cause and your investment (time and $) would be considerably less than most events.

I will try to have a definite announcement about the proclamation Monday.

[SmokeInDaEye]

No chicken?

Sounds fun but I know many of the local teams will be in New Holland, PA that weekend. Any way to do it in September?

[motoeric]

No chicken and the date is set in stone.
I realize that it conflicts with New Holland, but thems the breaks.

It will certainly be nice to have another NY State Championship that is close by.

Eric

[MilitantSquatter]

Hey eric - .. I noticed that originality is a criteria, not appearance...

I like it !!! Did you come up with that one ? pretty cool.

[motoeric]

Vinny - No, I wasn't involved with deciding criteria. I'm offering advice when asked, but this is being run by High School Girl Scouts.


Eric

[deez20]

Hmm am I the only one being asked for a username and password when I click on the link?

[Skip]

Nope I got the same deal

[Sawdustguy]

Eric,

Could have them fix their website so we are not asked for a password we do not have. Thanks buddy.

[motoeric]

I'll put in a phone call to them now, but I wouldn't expect a response until tomorrow at the earliest.

I'll ask them to email me the forms and until they get the site fixed I'll email them to anyone interested. I'll post when I have them.

Eric

**EDIT**

I just went to the site and didn't have a problem. I have no idea what is causing the difficulties. I'm using Firefox, maybe it's a problem in IE? Either way, I let them know.

If you go here:
http://rockhunger.webs.com/barbecuesignup.htm

and click on the links it should take you to another page with just text that I guess you need to cut and paste into Word so you can fill it out and mail it in. I'm going to post the text here to make life easier for everyone:

Official Entry Form

Holy Smokes Barbecue Competition

Team Name: __________________________________________________ _
Head Cook: __________________________________________________ __
Address: __________________________________________________ _____
City: ________________________State: _______________Zip: _________
Phone: ______________________ Email: ___________________________
Number of Team Members: __________________________________

Entry Fees (circle each):

BBQ Contest: $ 75.00 plus a case of nonperishable food to be brought to the event for a 20x20 space
Premium Site Fee 20x30 (limited number of sites) $ 50
Total Amount Enclosed $_____________


Form 2

Waiver of Liability: Holy Smokes 2009

In consideration of accepting this entry, (I), the undersigned, intending to be legally bound, hereby for myself, heirs, executors and administrators, waive and release all rights and claims for damages I may have against the Holy Smokes competition, Girl Scouts of Suffolk County, Saints Cyril And Methodius church, their representatives, successors, and assignees, forany and all injuries suffered by me and my team in this event. Further, I hereby grant full permission to use any photographs, videotapes, motion pictures, recordings and any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose.

By signing this waiver I acknowledge that I have read and agree to abide by the competition rules of Holy Smokes!



___________________________________
Name (printed)


___________________________________ ____________________________
Signature Date

___________________________________
Team Name

The mailing instructions state (I'm not too sure about the cash thing):


Please print out the following two forms, fill them out and send them with your entrance fee (IN CASH OR BY MONEY ORDER) to Rock Hunger Barbecue Moderator, 116 Kime Ave, North Babylon, NY 11703.

[Westexbbq]

Thanks Eric, this helps a lot.

[Cue's Your Daddy]

**At this time we are unable to provide our competitors with water or electricity. we apologize for the inconvenience.

Hey Eric, I just read this in the rules. I understand the electric part but how do we get water to fill and refill the washing stations.

[motoeric]

I believe that the section about water was a mistake. I will verify that today or tomorrow.

I said that I would follow up about the proclamation today. I will have definitive word next Monday, but it seems like there will not be a problem. Again, this isn't written in stone, but I had an extensive conversation with the people at the Proclamation Office.

Eric

[motoeric]

PRIZES

There will be continual updates on prizes, but it looks like they will be starting with a personalized 6' banner for Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion.

More on the way.

[deez20]

Any word yet about the water situation?

[motoeric]

I believe that they have a meeting with the Church Deacon on Monday. I will try to post Monday evening. If I hear anything before that, I'll let everyone know.

Eric