OfflineDONATION UPDATE!:
Ok, I verified that there is trouble with that paypal account and paypal is looking into it, so this is the new paypal address to pay to: paypal@deangraziosi.com . Remember to designate it as a 'gift'. We've lost a lot of donations with that not working. So, if you did try to pay by paypal and it didn't work, please try with this new info. Thank you everyone!
UPDATE:
OK, I want to say that I get such a thrill out of doing this contest and that reading the up and comers reminds me how I was in that position once myself. I will not forget how difficult it is to both get started in REI as well as how much dedication it takes to turn a negative profit business to profitable again. I NEED YOUR HELP!
WE HAD ALMOST A VIRTUAL TIE FOR 2nd and 3rd; separated by only 0.2pts. This is a contest that is put up entirely by the DG family, NOT Dean, not his companies, not the coaches, but US here. I do not want to put the burden on Dean to come up with exorbitant amounts towards this contest when he already gives us so much of himself and his time.
If we can raise $5K for this, our 3rd place winner will get to goto the EDGE. We are at about $1100. We need about $3900. That is 390 more donators at $10 each **OR** if you have $20 to donate, that is only 185 people donating. Also, if we raise the $5000, we can do the contest again next year. Please, if you are able, contribute. If you are in a position where this isn't possible at all, it is totally understandable. But basically, do we, as the DG family, want to be able to pay it forward to the new up and comers? Won't you consider a donation of any amount today? Thank you so much for listening!!!!
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Hello DG Family! (Updated with list of donators/evaluators and to extend the date to Feb 29th)
To those who did NOT choose to donate, would this help you donate? http://www.deangraziosi.com/real-estate-forums/everything-else/104191/wh...
Last year, James Kendrick ran a contest for people to WIN a chance to goto the Edge. This year I thought I'd start the thread!
First, we need for DGers who are out there making it happen to donate to the cause. Who's ever up for it, you can either email me with your donation amount or put it right here on this thread. No amount is too small or big 
The EDGE is an AWESOME learning opportunity. But, probably even more, its a great NETWORKING tool and an experience that can't be replicated.
Secondly, we need judges to vote on essays. To become a judge you need to be an active contributor to the sight and/or have done at least 4 deals. (both sides of the deals count). Please contact me at EDGE2012Contest at gmail dot com. Please, NO PMs about this. (I am not very good at organizing my PMs on this site).
Pay attention to this closely. Third, to enter the contest you will have to do 2 things. Write an essay that will convince the judges that YOU should be one of the person's chosen to goto the EDGE event. Second, you must be open to any of the judges contacting you either via email or phone. There will be 2 winners; more if there are more contributions to the cause. You also must be able to get to the EDGE and pay for lodging, as well as be able to make it on the days of the EDGE event (April 27-29). It is not required that you've completed a deal yet. Follow the directions carefully.
--Your essay should be kept more than 400 words, but kept under 1000 words and be about why we should choose YOU to goto the EDGE.
--You must also have filled out your entire DG profile and told us a little about yourself in your profile.
--You must include your name, your contact information (phone and email), your time zone, and your DG screen name at the beginning of your essay as a cover page.
--The title of your essay should be 'Gain the EDGE 2012 Essay, YOUR DG NAME', listed on your cover page.
--Pages, if you should go over 1, need to be numbered.
--You should post to this thread after you've sent your essay.
--Your essay should answer the following questions for the judges:
***Why you want to goto the EDGE?
***What REI means to you
***What will you do if you fail at any time?
***What you think it takes to be successful in REI?
***What will you do with the information you get at the Edge?
***What are you doing now and what have you done so far to build your REI?
Essays should be sent to/evaluators should contact me at EDGE2012Contest at gmail dot com. EVERYONE has a chance to win this! We look forward to reading your essays! The deadline to receive essays will be FEBRUARY 29th; and we will narrow it to 6 finalists. Good luck everyone!
It is CERTAIN we will SUCCEED!
***So far, the following people are donating:***
1. Dean (deangraziosi)
2. Tammy (Zion Properties)
3. Jen (bamagirl6730)RECEIVED
4. Makeba (investorinmissiouri)RECEIVED
5. Jay (jbtoggs) RECEIVED
6. Rina (Rina)
7. Judi (jweaser)RECEIVED
8. Richard R
9. Brian (wwillc) RECEIVED
10.Donna (Donna Doo)RECEIVED
11.Ginger (gcomstock)
12.Keith (keb64) RECEIVED
13.Theo (CogniWorld-LV) RECEIVED
14.Chip and Andrea Weuhle(acinvestments) RECEIVED
15.Mark (Mark K) RECEIVED
16.Ali Safavi
17.Cris (Cocoon)RECEIVED
18.Anonymous - $50 RECEIVED
19.Tom & Jeri (TomAndJeri)RECEIVED
20.Angela (angelala) RECEIVED
21.Courtney(Courtney)RECEIVED
22.Eric (emattp)
23.Valerie (Valuni) RECEIVED
24.Shirley (sphi99)RECEIVED
25.Cathy (cathyb)
26.Larry (flipkid) RECEIVED
27.Ali (coolboy)
28.Tom (tfalcon7000)
29.Susan (foxlady7oaks)RECEIVED
30.Andy S RECEIVED
31.Gina I (cantstopme) RECEIVED
32.Chad (chad.bartlett) RECEIVED
33.Darren (Hazco Investments) RECEIVED
34.Anonymous DGer: THEIR EDGE TICKET!RECEIVED
35.Joshua Bishop RECEIVED $100
36.Tina (Tina1) RECEIVED
Thank you to all who volunteered to donate
TOTAL RECEIVED SO FAR: $1682.42 + 1 EDGE TICKET!!!
***DONATIONS SHOULD BE SENT TO:***
(The check should be made out to)Dean Enterprises, LLC
Edge 2012 Contest
ATTN: Jeremy Gabbert
3901 E Roeser Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85040
or, I just got the information that you can send your donation via paypal at:
info@deanenterprisesllc.com
***The following people are evaluating:***
[We need some more!]
Tammy
Jen
Rina
Judi
Thank you to all who volunteered to evaluate
Well, I finally submitted my entry for the Essay Contest.
Thanks Eric, because of you, they allowed one more day.
Doing crossies
Peace,Love and $$$
XO
Angie
Count me in for 2x10
Peace,Love and $$$
XO
Angie
Just sent in my essay. I am so excited for this possible opportunity to meet with all of you in AZ at the Edge Event!!!! I hope that I am the person who is invited. I know that I will Gain immeasurable knowledge. I have been dreaming about this gathering for several years. In 2008 I was too new. In 2009 I bought the Edge Event. In 2010 I almost attended but decided to enroll in the Success Academy. In 2011 I lost my mother and now finally there is a possibility that I may be able to go!!!! I am very happy!!.
Thank you so much for the chance.
Karin Galgano 50kgal
YES!
$20.00 more for the peeps!
Giving back is so easy.
Theo T.
CogniWorld-LV
The problem with not having a goal is
that you spend all of your time running
up and down the field but you never score.
-Bill Copeland
Peep Peep !!
And, Do Crossies For Me !!
Just Sayin.
Peace,Love and $$$
XO
Angie
Hi Tammy Id love to be there and I will soon and cant wait till that day comes,moving forward, Jim
jbischoff
I just wanted to say thank you very much for accepting not only mine but everyone else who got there essay in late as well. I appreciate it very much, and appreciate the fact that you are willing to take time out of your lives to be the judges and read through all that were submitted.. Your time and effort is definately appreciated.. Thanks again all of you are AWESOME...!!
Eric
**Follow my success in this "30 Days To Real Estate Cash" journey I am on by reading my blog on my profile page....
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"Whatever I will become will be what God has chosen for me." –Elvis Presley
Thank you for offering this fantastic opportunity! If my essay is what you're looking for, I'm there.
well, you're welcome very much Angie... Good luck in the contest....!!
Eric
**Follow my success in this "30 Days To Real Estate Cash" journey I am on by reading my blog on my profile page....
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"Whatever I will become will be what God has chosen for me." –Elvis Presley
Just wanted to say that I did not submit an essay even though I wanted to because I decided that this isn't the right time for me. Even though money is an issue too (as far as the plane and hotel) I decided that I can't leave my family at this time even for a weekend. I know I don't have to explain, BUT anyone who's read my journal can see that I have a lot going on (and I'm not just making excuses). I just don't want to look like a slacker or someone who doesn't follow through with what they say they will do. I just thought it was best to not enter the contest and not take the chance of taking up a spot that someone else deserves just as much, since I am not certain I could go on the Edge dates. My mom will still be getting her weekly chemo treatments and my husband works weekends and I have 2 little ones and no one else to really rely on right now.
So best of luck to everyone who did enter! We are all deserving! And hopefully I'll meet some of you next year!
Life is full of choices, and these choices become your reality... YOU are in control of your future! YOU decide the direction your life will take. YOU have to make things happen, no one will do it for you!
When opportunity knocks, will you answer?
Allison, I totally understand. NEXT YEAR!!! And guess what, some of us have to bring our kids. Dean's wife hooked me up with a GREAT company there that has amazing babysitters!
I don't even know if I'm taking my kids this year (hubby hasn't decided yet if he's going or not), but last year I had all 4 with me. I pray for full recovery for your mom!
Best of luck to you Karen! I did receive your essay as well!
So thankful to all who donated and volunteered to evaluate! Please don't let the fact that the entry part of the contest is over mean that we don't still need donations! This contest only continues next year if we have enough involvement. $10 from 500 people would make it happen. So far, many people are giving more than $10, so that means we need only over 300 people to give just $10. Let's keep the contest alive so we can do this again next year!
Just want to keep everyone updating, we are starting to evaluate the essays. A lot of great ones! This is going to be a TOUGH choice!!! Congratulations to ALL who participated!
I want to be able to offer this essay contest to win free Edge tickets every year, but we need to have enough donations to cover the costs. So, I thank EVERYONE who has offered to donate and EVERYONE who will be a potential donor. No amount is too small! Time to send 2 great up and comers to one of the BEST RE conferences on the planet!
Bump!
Tom and Jeri
www.TuCasaInvestors.com
www.TuCasaRealtyllc.com
have been affected positively by Dean. Please, if you can donate anything, even a small amount, please consider giving to this cause to give some up and coming investors a chance of a lifetime. Remember to not forget about the people who are starting out and how we were all there at one time.
Bumping to the top for more donations.
Thanks everyone.
Brian
Brian Carter
Proverbs 13:20
BirdDogBot
We have a bunch of essays and TWO lucky winners will win a trip to the EDGE event this year. We'd love to continue this EVERY year, but if there aren't enough donations, it will be discontinued and we won't have this wonderful gift next year. Won't you please help make someone's dream a reality? No amount is too small! Who knows, next year it could be YOU! (or even this year!
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Today I closed another deal, so I am getting there!!! YAY!!! I would love to donate something but I am entered in the contest. Is that okay??
I also enter and am donating 20.00 so yes it is OK.
All donations are welcome and appreciated
"Don't tell me I can't, Tell me how I can."
Hey Tammy.. You can put me down for $20.. I will definately get it in the mail no later than tomorrow... Hope it helps & hope you get to your goal...!!
Eric
**Follow my success in this "30 Days To Real Estate Cash" journey I am on by reading my blog on my profile page....
****Visit my websites at www.p-rproperties.kwrealty.com and at http://p-rproperties.yourkwagent.com
"Whatever I will become will be what God has chosen for me." –Elvis Presley
I had to wait for my check, so I will get mine in the mail either later today or tomorrow. Just letting you know!
"Persistence Pays, Procrastination Delays!" - smurfy
"I can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens me." - Philippians 4:13
"He will keep in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on thee" Isaiah 26:3
"Those who wait on the LORD Shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint." Isaiah 40:31
View my journal here: http://www.deangraziosi.com/real-estate-forums/investing-journals/59850/...
of the person's evaluating and all of you contestants making this a really tough choice, the announcement of the winner will be postponed until MARCH 14TH, 2012. It is a pretty big time investment to evaluate the essays and we hope everyone understands!
In the meantime, I am hoping more of the big DG players step up to the plate. And, I want to let you know that one of the contestants has offered a substantial donation!!! This is someone who has bills to catch up on and is so greatful for Dean's techniques and changing her life, that she's offering to pay it forward 10% of her biggest deal to date.
I'm wondering where the rest of the big DG superstars are that haven't stepped forward for this contest! You aren't going to let a relative newbie donate and not even participate in giving an up and comer a shot at a great opportunity, are you?
For the peeps! keep bumping this up the line!
Theo T. :0
CogniWorld=LV
The problem with not having a goal is
that you spend all of your time running
up and down the field but you never score.
-Bill Copeland
donation in the mail...
Valerie
“And will you succeed? Yes indeed, yes indeed! Ninety-eight and three-quarters percent guaranteed!” ― Dr. Seuss
"I believe in angels, the kind that heaven sends; I am surrounded by angels, but I call them friends" - Unknown
My journal: http://www.deangraziosi.com/real-estate-forums/investing-journals/59110/...
You will be receiving my check shortly! I put it in the mail today.
Thanks again for this contest!!
I am so glad to be able to add 4 more people to the list of donators, and 1 more person to the evaluators (judiw). This is so encouraging! Lets see if we can get even more people to help in the endeavor! Thank you to everyone donating and to Angela, Courtney, Eric and Valerie! Thanks for help to make this possible!
Hi DG'ers. There is still time to donate for the 2 lucky winners of this event!
Bumpity-Bump!
Theo T.
CogniWorld-LV
The problem with not having a goal is
that you spend all of your time running
up and down the field but you never score.
-Bill Copeland
to offer to donate! We are looking for MANY small donators to come forward! We want to keep this contest going every year.
Bump?
There have been a few posts to this thread that haven't posted due to the new filters put in place here.
I'm calling Jeremy to see if it can't be fixed.
...
Valerie
“And will you succeed? Yes indeed, yes indeed! Ninety-eight and three-quarters percent guaranteed!” ― Dr. Seuss
"I believe in angels, the kind that heaven sends; I am surrounded by angels, but I call them friends" - Unknown
My journal: http://www.deangraziosi.com/real-estate-forums/investing-journals/59110/...