[JaxPM] FW: O'Reilly Raffling Pass to Peer-to-Peer Conference

[JONES, WILLIAM C]

On the jacksonville-pm-list; Jax.PM'er "JONES, WILLIAM C" <wcjones at exchange.fccj.org> wrote -



> ----------
> From: 	Denise Olliffe
> Sent: 	Wednesday, July 11, 2001 4:04 PM
> To: 	bill at fccj.org
> Subject: 	O'Reilly Raffling Pass to Peer-to-Peer Conference
> 
> Enter to win a pass to:
> 
> THE O'REILLY PEER-TO-PEER & WEB SERVICES CONFERENCE
> 
> Enter our raffle and your group* may win a pass to:
> 
> The O'Reilly Peer-to-Peer & Web Services Conference
> September 18-21, 2001, Washington, D.C.
> http://conferences.oreilly.com/p2p/
> 
> The lucky winner will be given a three-day, conference session-only
> pass* to attend the conference, September 19-21, valued at $1,595.00.
> The winning pass includes:
> 
> --Access to all conference sessions September 19-21 
> --Access to evening social events 
> --Admission to Exhibit Hall 
> --All conference handouts 
> --Three breakfasts and two lunches (No lunch on Friday)
> 
> *VERY IMPORTANT:
> O'Reilly assumes that if your group is the lucky winner of this pass,
> as the user group leader, you will distribute the winning pass to one
> member of your group, using a method appropriate for your group
> (drawing, raffle, etc.).
> 
> Pass does not include tutorial fees, lodging or transportation.
> 
> Please email your entry to: deniseo at oreilly.com.  Deadline for entries
> will be July 31st, 2001.  In the subject line of your email, please say
> "P2P Raffle Entry."  The winning group will be contacted on August 1st,
> 2001 by email--unless a phone call is requested (phone number must be
> provided). ONE entry per group, please.
> 
> Only one attendee per pass will be allowed.  Two people cannot share
> the same pass to attend the conference on separate days.
> 
> For more information about the O'Reilly P2P & Web Services Conference,
> please visit our website: http://conferences.oreilly.com/p2p/
> 
> PLEASE INFORM YOUR MEMBERS:
> Early bird registration ends August 17th. O'Reilly User Group Program
> members are entitled to 20% discount on all conference and tutorial
> fees.  If they register for the conference before August 17th, during
> the "Early Bird" special, they will receive the 20% discount off this
> already reduced pricing.  After August 17th, the 20% discount will
> apply to standard fees. If the winner of the pass has already
> registered for the conference, the winner will be reimbursed for any
> conference session fees paid.
> 
> If you would like brochures for your members, I'd be happy ship them.
> 
> Now for the Rules and Regulations-I apologize for the length, they're
> really quite simple:
> 
> THESE RULES CONSTITUTE THE OFFICIAL RULES OF THIS RAFFLE. BY
> PARTICIPATING IN THE RAFFLE, ENTRANTS AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE OFFICIAL
> RULES AND THE DECISION OF THE JUDGES, WHICH ARE FINAL AND BINDING IN
> ALL RESPECTS.
> 
> 1. Entry:
> No purchase is necessary to enter the Raffle. To enter the Raffle,
> Please email Denise Olliffe @ deniseo at oreilly.com and tell her to enter
> your group for the Raffle.  Entries must be received at O'Reilly&
> Associates by July 31st, 2001.  Limit one entry per group, per e-mail
> address. O'Reilly & Associates and its agents are not responsible for
> lost, late, misdirected, incomplete, illegible or damaged email that
> results from any source. By entering, entrant agrees to abide by and be
> bound by  the Official Rules. O'Reilly & Associates reserves the right
> to cancel the raffle if it becomes technically corrupted.
> 
> 2. Eligibility:
> The O'Reilly Raffle is open to all who are 18 years of age or older,
> and reside in the U.S. or Canada, except employees of The O'Reilly &
> Associates. Anyone else directly involved in this Raffle is ineligible
> to participate.  Raffle void where prohibited by law. All federal,
> state, and local laws apply.
> 
> 3. Selection and Notification:
> The winners will be chosen at random from all eligible entries
> submitted by February 1st.  O'Reilly will notify winners by e-mail or
> phone. A prize not claimed by September 19th (First day of conference
> sessions) will not be awarded.  The odds of winning depend on the
> number of eligible entries received.
> 
> 4. Other Rules:
> a) The prize is nontransferable and non-endorsable; no cash or other
>    substitutions will be offered. All federal, state, and local taxes
>    and delivery charges are the sole responsibility of the winner.
> 
> c) The winner consents to the use of his/her name and/or likeness for
>    publicity, advertising, and commercial purposes, in perpetuity,
>    without further compensation unless prohibited by law. O'Reilly &
>    Associates and its agents are not responsible for lost entries, or
>    for and availability of information or for Internet, for whatever
>    reason. Entries will be disqualified if O'Reilly & Associates
>    determines, at its sole discretion, that entrants have attempted to
>    circumvent the terms and conditions of these rules. All decisions by
>    O'Reilly & Associates are final.
> 
> d) By participating in this Raffle, entrants agree to release and hold
>    O'Reilly & Associates (and their employees, agents, representatives,
>    or affiliated companies) harmless from any and all losses, damages,
>    rights, claims, and actions of any kind in connection with the
>    Raffle or resulting from acceptance, possession, or use of any
>    prize, including, without limitation, personal injuries, death or
>    property damage, and claims based on publicity rights, defamation,
>    or invasion of privacy.
> 
> e) Entrant also agrees that in no event shall O'Reilly & Associates or
>    its agents be liable to entrant or any other person for any damage,
>    injuries or losses arising out of the introduction of any virus, bug
>    or software malfunction resulting from participation in this Raffle,
>    or for any damage, injuries or losses arising in connection with the
>    prize.
> 
> f) O'Reilly & Associates reserves the right to modify the rules of
>    the Raffle in any way or at any time, as long as reasonable notice
>    is given.
> 
> g) To receive the name of the winners, or a copy of the Official Rules,
>    send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to O'Reilly Peer-to-Peer &
>    Web Services Conference UG Raffle, c/o O'Reilly & Associates, 101
>    Morris Street, Sebastopol, CA 95472, Attn: Denise Olliffe,
>    Post-marked prior to the close of the raffle (July 31st, 2001).
> 
> 
> Good luck!
> Denise
> 
> 
> 
> 

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