Club Polk Member of the Year - 2011 Annual Vote

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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited November 2011
    Mark if you pull your own name out of the hat then I'm crying fraud! JK :mrgreen: Thanks for putting this together, you already got my vote.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited November 2011
    Currently in the running....no numbers will be revealed:

    Toolforlifefan
    Heiney9
    George Grand
    Pepster
    Georgedaniel
    Darqueknight
    Gimpod
    Keiko
    KAB
    Schwarcw
    Joeparaski
    Mhardy
    F1Nut

    That's everyone so far that I've tallied on my high tech Post-It note beside my computer. I think all of them are worthy in some manner if you research them individually, which I have done for a couple, since I must've missed what they did or simply took it for granted. I really like the list and concur with their nomination.
    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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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited November 2011
    That's a stellar list for sure. And my vote is there.
    Michael ;)
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited November 2011
    Keiko wrote: »
    WoW! I'm honored to be included and in such good company, but I'm hardly worthy, honestly. My vote is there to a truly deserving polkie. Good luck to all tho.

    I feel the same Mike,,some Big Dawgs on that list.
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • gimpod
    gimpod Posts: 1,793
    edited November 2011
    I'm shocked to even be on this list honored but shocked. :surprised:

    BTW: Mark if I don't win you will be sending back that check for $5,000.00 I sent you right. :wink: JK
    “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” ~ Mark Twain
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  • sda2mike
    sda2mike Posts: 3,131
    edited November 2011
    the 2 georges, h9, f1nut there's a lotta guys/gals here who are always helpful...

    larry and DK, too!!
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  • sda2mike
    sda2mike Posts: 3,131
    edited November 2011
    nspindel...should be on the list...i read his 2btl thread probably 100 times before i had ben do the upgrade...he didn't have to post anything..thanks! mike
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  • Big Dawg
    Big Dawg Posts: 2,005
    edited November 2011
    sda2mike wrote: »
    nspindel...should be on the list...i read his 2btl thread probably 100 times before i had ben do the upgrade...he didn't have to post anything..thanks! mike

    Agreed. As should DisneyJoe, Ohskigod, and other former PF hosts. But, there can only be one.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited November 2011
    Good list of nominees for sure! Congrats guys, well deserved.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited November 2011
    Some good choices, some surprises, and some scary choices, lol.
    "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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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,809
    edited November 2011
    Face wrote: »
    and some scary choices, lol.

    What are you talking about?

    I'm not on the list.
    Expert Moron Extraordinaire

    You're just jealous 'cause the voices don't talk to you!
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,395
    edited November 2011
    The alternates plaque hang's on the wall in the Lady's Room.:cheesygrin: Those that have been banned from the forum this year have their faces stuck on the urinal cake-holders.:twisted:
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited November 2011
    That list looks good to me, Mark. What do you want us to do at this point if our candidate is already on the list? Should we still email you or should we wait?

    Will there be a more formal selection process, a vote of some sort? Or some group that will make the final selection?

    cnh
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  • hoosier21
    hoosier21 Posts: 4,411
    edited November 2011
    Lasareath wrote: »
    I nominate Kab

    You have something brown on your nose
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,335
    edited November 2011
    Wow! I am really flattered! :redface:

    Some great people on that list. All of them more deserving than me! Very hard to pick just one. My vote is in!
    Carl

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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited November 2011
    cnh wrote: »
    That list looks good to me, Mark. What do you want us to do at this point if our candidate is already on the list? Should we still email you or should we wait?

    Will there be a more formal selection process, a vote of some sort? Or some group that will make the final selection?

    cnh

    Yes, you should still send your vote as I was just trying to stir up some chatter. A couple names have been added and I'll post another round next week.

    The votes are simply being tallied on a Post-It note as it's not rocket science and only like 40 ppl have actually voted. I'm just going to pick the member with the most hashmarks beside their name....easy. I'm not playing favorites as I have no vested interest in this at all. A couple Polkies I would be horrified to see with a lot of votes haven't even been mentioned, even as a joke so I'm quite pleased with it right now.

    All of the current roster I have in front of me are genuinely worth the effort and time to vote for or pick your own new person....either way.

    The list was just a list, not a ballot sheet. Vote for whomever you want to vote for except me or Russman....or KAB or anyone that works for Polk or under the supervision of Polk.
    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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  • falconcry72
    falconcry72 Posts: 3,580
    edited November 2011
    dorokusai wrote: »
    ...a couple I would be horrified o see with a lot of votes haven't even been mentioned even as a joke so I'm quite pleased with it right now....

    haha nice.:lol:
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited November 2011
    e-mail sent...

    2 of 3 that came to mind are on list already.

    FWIW, my third was tonyb...

    Also, not that it should influence anything, but I am curious as to who the past winners were...
    More later,
    Tour...
    Vox Copuli
    Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. - Old English Proverb

    "Death doesn't come with a Uhaul." - Dennis Gardner
    "It's easy to get lost in price vs performance vs ego vs illusion." - doro
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited November 2011
    'nother e-mail sent with actual vote...

    ... "Polk Club Member of the Year" produces a much better acronym than "Polkie of the Year"...
    More later,
    Tour...
    Vox Copuli
    Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. - Old English Proverb

    "Death doesn't come with a Uhaul." - Dennis Gardner
    "It's easy to get lost in price vs performance vs ego vs illusion." - doro
    "There is a certain entertainment value in ripping the occaisonal (sic) buttmunch..." - TroyD
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  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,715
    edited November 2011
    In the event of a tie, will there be some sort of tie breaker ?

    Feats of strength ? :eek: Swim suit competition ? :idea:
    Sal Palooza
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  • rebuy
    rebuy Posts: 695
    edited November 2011
    Swimsuit? Some are gonna have to wear a two piece.
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  • rebuy
    rebuy Posts: 695
    edited November 2011
    Winner get name on plaque. Everyone else get a pair of comp 703's. That's fair.
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited November 2011
    It is a good thing Steven Colbert has not heard of this contest. :eek:
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,809
    edited November 2011
    mrbigbluelight wrote: »
    In the event of a tie, will there be some sort of tie breaker ?

    Feats of strength ? :eek: Swim suit competition ? :idea:

    Airing of grievances.

    Better hope I'm not in the running. That could take a while.
    Expert Moron Extraordinaire

    You're just jealous 'cause the voices don't talk to you!
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited November 2011
    mrbigbluelight wrote: »
    In the event of a tie, will there be some sort of tie breaker ?

    Feats of strength ? :eek: Swim suit competition ? :idea:

    Polk will just pick the winner based on a brief study of the voting, posting behavior and overall particpation in the forum.
    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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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited November 2011
    mrbigbluelight wrote: »
    Feats of strength ? :eek: Swim suit competition ? :idea:
    LOL...

    Feats of strength in swim suits while answering "me these questions three"...

    "WHAT is your name?
    WHAT is your quest?
    WHAT is your favorite color?"
    More later,
    Tour...
    Vox Copuli
    Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. - Old English Proverb

    "Death doesn't come with a Uhaul." - Dennis Gardner
    "It's easy to get lost in price vs performance vs ego vs illusion." - doro
    "There is a certain entertainment value in ripping the occaisonal (sic) buttmunch..." - TroyD
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited November 2011
    OK....a winner has been determined. Stay tuned.

    The following folks were on the list:

    Toolforlifefan
    Heiney9
    GeorgeGrand
    Pepster
    GeorgeDaniel
    Darqueknight
    Gimpod
    F1Nut
    Keiko
    Face
    KAB
    Schwarcw
    Joeparaski
    Mhardy
    Tonyb
    Nspindel

    It was really between two people as the rest were not even close....well, GeorgeDaniel gave the other two a run for their money.
    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 November 2011
    CONGRATULATIONS TO....


    HEINEY9 aka Brock Heinzeroth

    Brock - I'll be in touch later as to the particulars. It was a close race between you, ToolForLifeFan and George Daniel.

    Kudos to you other two guys, well everyone really, as you clearly made an impression on people here on the forum and that's fantastic. Keep on helping others and enjoy being a member always.
    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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  • gimpod
    gimpod Posts: 1,793
    edited November 2011
    !! CONGRATULATIONS HEINEY9 !!





    P.S. Mark can I have my check back now. :rolleyes::cheesygrin::cheesygrin:
    “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” ~ Mark Twain
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,223
    edited November 2011
    Congrats Brock!!! Well deserved for sure!!!!
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