Fwd: User Groups Can Win a Pass to an O'Reilly Conference
David Mandala
plug-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us
22 Feb 2002 08:45:37 -0700
I'm interested, please enter.
Davidm
On Thu, 2002-02-21 at 16:58, Jim wrote:
> Anyone interested? If so, I will enter this for PLUG.
>
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>
> Subject: User Groups Can Win a Pass to an O'Reilly Conference
> Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2002 13:45:31 -0800 (PST)
> From: Marsee Henon <marsee@oreilly.com>
> To: farli@unitywave.com
>
> Enter your group to win one pass to:
>
> O'Reilly Emerging Technology Conference
> Westin Santa Clara
> May 13-16, 2002--Santa Clara, CA
> http://conferences.oreillynet.com/etcon2002/
>
> The lucky winning group will be given a "conference session only" pass
> to attend the conference, valued at $1,395. O'Reilly assumes that if
> your group is the lucky winner, as the user group representative, you
> will distribute the winning pass to a group member, using a method
> appropriate for your group (drawing, raffle, etc.)
>
> The winning pass* includes:
> -Access to all conference sessions May 14-16 and keynotes*
> -Admission to Exhibit Hall and all events held in the exhibit hall
> -All conference handouts
> -Three breakfasts and three lunches
>
> *Pass does not include tutorial fees, lodging and transportation.
>
> Please email your entry to Marsee Henon at marsee@oreilly.com.
> Deadline for entries will be March 12, 2002. In the subject line of
> your email, please say "Raffle Entry." The winning group leader will be
> contacted on March 14, 2002 by email--unless a phone call is requested
> (phone number must be provided).
>
> 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 Emerging Technology Conference,
> please visit our website at
> http://conferences.oreillynet.com/etcon2002/.
>
> Early bird registration ends March 22, 2002. O'Reilly User Group
> Program members receive 20% off conference session and tutorial fees.
> Register by March 22nd, and receive 20% off already discounted "Early
> Bird" pricing. After March 22nd, 20% discount will be applied to
> standard pricing. When registering online, please enter the discount
> code: DSUG, where it says: "If you received a discount code, please
> enter it here." If registering by phone, please give the customer
> service representative the DSUG discount code.
>
> If the winner of the pass has already registered for the conference,
> the winner will be reimbursed for 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 Marsee Henon at marseeo@oreilly.com and tell her to enter
> your group for the Raffle. Entries must be received at O'Reilly &
> Associates by March 12, 2002. Limit one entry per group, per email
> 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 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 March 12, 2002. O'Reilly will notify winners by email or
> phone. A prize not claimed by April 25th 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 Emerging
> Technology Conference UG Raffle, c/o O'Reilly & Associates, 1005
> Gravenstein Highway North, Sebastopol, CA 95472, Attn: Marsee
> Henon, Post-marked prior to the close of the raffle (March 12,
> 2001).
>
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