Capital Audiofest Raffle for Charity

dorokusai
dorokusai Posts: 25,577
edited August 2010 in The Clubhouse
I'm posting an internet raffle for some items from the Capital Area Audiofest on behalf of The Githens Center and the wonderful soul of our resident Polkie, George Grand. He's been a long term resident of our collective forum and his daughter Tiffany was a hero, and bright light not only within his family but of the organization overall.

Polk and I would like to continue that effort for our friend and his loved one.

These items will be raffled off and all proceeds will be donated to the charity listed below, with a closing date of July 15th. You can certainly give as you see fit but for the purpose of this drawing, the mid of July is the deadline.

The Polk Audio signage that was used for the Capital Area Audiofest is going to be "raffled" to raise money for The Githens Center. The product images are high resolution on sturdy foam core board and are suitable for framing. You'll also receive two(2) Hitmaster tshirts and a BUNCH of other knick knacks if you win.....SUPER SWAG! Just take a close look at the third photo for the rest. I've included an ever growing list below of the goodies and will add to this list if I wrangle up some more.

They would make a pretty cool addition to any audio nuts room, especially if you have LSi9 loudspeakers.

The tickets are $5/ each....and you may buy as many as you like or simply donate. There's nothing wrong with $5 and if that's what you can do, awesome.

Please make all checks or money orders made payable "The Githens Center" and mail them directly to me via PM for address. I will log everything in a Microsoft Word document upon receipt and it will be available upon request.

If you donate $5, I'll write your name on a generic, store bought, raffle ticket and drop it into a hopper(box). Every $5 gets you another ticket. The drawing will is CLOSED.

Hey, every dollar counts, every thought does as well. Give a little or give a lot....it doesn't matter. If you are struggling, then post some well wishes but join the effort.

Thanks for reading and I look forward to seeing you post, not just donate. There's so much to do and if anything, do something local.

SWAG LIST:

Custom Polk Advertisements from the actual show...and room! These are one of a kind and will never to be printed again.
Polk Audio Hitmaster Tshirt
Polk Audio "Save the Earth" Bag. It fits vinyl perfectly...keep that in mind for your next show.
Polk Audio Pen
Polk Audio Pencil
Signal Cable Cable Risers (8)
Signal Cable Analog 1 Digital Cable (6ft)
Signal Cable Component Cable (1.5ft)
Custom, High-End Silver RCA Jumper Bars (Pr)
EMI/RF Inline Magnetized RCA Shielding Coupler (1)
Polk Audio Lanyard
Mobile Fidelity 24kt Gold CD-R. For you recording nerds....
Wagner Isolation Blocks (4)
Custom SDA/Monitor/RTA Driver Retention Rings, made by our homegrown Polkie, Toolforlife(Larry). They are super trick and a solid upgrade.
CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited June 2010
    Interested but need to ask how much?

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited June 2010
    $10,000 dollars DisneyJoe....seriously? It's a charitable contribution, shouldn't that kinda be up to your morality? Let's say $10 minimum.....for those of you that are conflicted.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • Toxis
    Toxis Posts: 5,116
    edited June 2010
    I'd love to have the LSi9 picture framed up in my LSi9 theater. :D
    Never kick a fresh **** on a hot day.

    Home Setup: Sony VPL-VW85 Projo, 92" Stewart Firehawk, Pioneer Elite SC-65, PS3, RTi12 fronts, CSi5, FXi6 rears, RTi6 surround backs, RTi4 height, MFW-15 Subwoofer.

    Car Setup: OEM Radio, RF 360.2v2, Polk SR6500 quad amped off 4 Xtant 1.1 100w mono amps, Xtant 6.1 to run an eD 13av.2, all Stinger wiring and Raammat deadener.
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited June 2010
    Bless you son.
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited June 2010
    I would be interested.
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  • nadams
    nadams Posts: 5,877
    edited June 2010
    Mark - I would suggest you do a set price per raffle ticket, and let people choose how much to donate by how many tickets they purchase. That's how raffles work 'round these parts.
    Ludicrous gibs!
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited June 2010
    Noah is right. But in this case I think we should set a 'minimum' price with a no MAX limit so people will feel free to contribute well above the minimum for a good cause.

    My question is....what is the deadline. As you know I'm REALLY out of the loop here and would like to contribute. But I won't be back in the U.S. till late July? In any case...if I'm not around....and miss the raffle--I'll still send a contribution to Githens directly, so I guess I answered my own question.

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited June 2010
    I'm just gathering ideas guys. Noah, that sounds reasonable.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • dudeinaroom
    dudeinaroom Posts: 3,609
    edited June 2010
    Send them to me and I can make multiples on foam core, 3 mil. plastic, paper, crap even stickers. We could resell with all proceeds going to the Githens Center.
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  • xj4094dg
    xj4094dg Posts: 1,158
    edited June 2010
    Count me in Mark. Where do I send the donation?
    "The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it." Neil deGrasse Tyson.
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  • nadams
    nadams Posts: 5,877
    edited June 2010
    dudeinaroom wrote: »
    Send them to me and I can make multiples on foam core, 3 mil. plastic, paper, crap even stickers. We could resell with all proceeds going to the Githens Center.

    Trademark and copyright issues?
    Ludicrous gibs!
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited June 2010
    I would be intrested!
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited June 2010
    nadams wrote: »
    Trademark and copyright issues?

    Correct. We cannot do that but thanks for the offer.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • maximillian
    maximillian Posts: 2,144
    edited June 2010
    Would love to get some Polk knick knacks, but I can't say that I particular like the signage. I would like something like this:

    http://cgi.ebay.com/POLK-AUDIO-HOME-THEATER-ETCHED-GLASS-SIGN-/350363734716?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item51934e52bc

    Or maybe just a Polk hat. If you can describe the other stuff then I might be in.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited June 2010
    You enter or you don't, I'm not going to describe the extras and the signage isn't changing. Sorry.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • nadams
    nadams Posts: 5,877
    edited June 2010
    maximillian wrote: »
    Would love to get some Polk knick knacks, but I can't say that I particular like the signage. I would like something like this:

    http://cgi.ebay.com/POLK-AUDIO-HOME-THEATER-ETCHED-GLASS-SIGN-/350363734716?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item51934e52bc

    Or maybe just a Polk hat. If you can describe the other stuff then I might be in.

    Polk Audio's legal team ought to be going after that seller... I'm sure that's not a licensed product.
    Ludicrous gibs!
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  • maximillian
    maximillian Posts: 2,144
    edited June 2010
    nadams wrote: »
    I'm sure that's not a licensed product.

    That's why I haven't bought from him. I would love to buy licensed Polk paraphernalia.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited June 2010
    I'm in.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited June 2010
    inski
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • Serendipity
    Serendipity Posts: 6,975
    edited June 2010
    nadams wrote: »
    Polk Audio's legal team ought to be going after that seller... I'm sure that's not a licensed product.

    I'm not familiar with legal terms, but can they do that? Kinda like how various companies make Harley-Davidson neon signs for a basement/bar/rec room, etc. that are not official Harley-Davidson merchandise.

    Heck, you can even buy a NISMO badge for a Nissan 350z that is not from Nissan, or a Ford emblem for your truck that's not made by Ford. Not saying it's right, but I've seen various stuff not made by the manufacturer with the same logo.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited June 2010
    Polk does pursue these things but another one always pops up.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • Big Dawg
    Big Dawg Posts: 2,005
    edited June 2010
    I'll be in (assuming the tickets aren't $10K). When will you have details?
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited June 2010
    Ok , gang, $5 a ticket.....get you some exclusive Polk stuff for a good cause.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,696
    edited June 2010
    dorokusai wrote: »
    The drawing will be July 21st and videotaped on my phone.

    Good crew with a good cause.

    As an added incentive, perhaps when you videotape the drawing on July 21st you could show a little cleavage, well .... every little bit helps. :)


    Nice.
    Sal Palooza
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited June 2010
    Count me in! Glithen's Center is awesome.
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  • polrbehr
    polrbehr Posts: 2,830
    edited June 2010
    Definitely in.
    So, are you willing to put forth a little effort or are you happy sitting in your skeptical poo pile?


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  • punk-roc
    punk-roc Posts: 1,150
    edited June 2010
    In for 4! =)
    2-Channel - So far...
    Pre: Dodd ELP
    DAC: W4S-Dac2
    Source(s): Computer and Denon 2910
    Amp: Parasound HCA-1200II
    Speakers: LSi9s - Vr3 Fortress Mod
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited June 2010
    Let's try and make a decent contribution folks...

    PM me for my mailing address.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited June 2010
    I'm adding even more to the swag list and updated the picture after going thru my goody box:

    Custom Polk Advertisements from the actual show...and room! One of a kind.
    Polk Audio Hitmaster Tshirt (XL & L)
    Polk Audio "Save the Earth" Bag (1)
    Polk Audio Pen (1)
    Polk Audio Pencil (1)
    Signal Cable Cable Risers (8)
    Signal Cable Analog 1 Digital Cable (6ft)
    Signal Cable Component Video Cable (1ft)
    Custom Silver Component Jumper Bars (Pr)
    EMI/RF Inline Magnetized Shielding Coupler (1)
    Polk Audio Lanyard (1)
    MoFi Gold CD-R for Recording Nerds (1)
    Wagner Isolation Blocks (4)
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited June 2010
    Doro,

    I want 10 tickets. If I win the biggie, draw another ticket, and that is who you ship the goods to. Sometimes it pays to be #2.

    Thanks sis, and to everybody else down there too. Very nice of them.
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