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bouwob

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If everything works as planned, we plan on streaming the show live from Cleveland. So even though many of you cannot go you will still get a chance to see what is happening.

In an effort to give you a chance to interact with the people at the booth we will be displaying the chatroom on the background. So all of you will be able to communicate with those that are in attendance. Hopefully we can also do introductions throughout the week by those that are attending.

With that said, ALL CHAT MUST BE G RATED. Any swearing or vulgarity will mean immediate banishment from the chat room for at least a week. Depending on how bad it is, you may also receive a vacation from the site. All must be on their best behavior.

There will be no second chances or apologizing your way back in.
 

HoustonTeams4Me

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This is a very sweet & ingenius idea (kudos to the "mastermind" whom conceived this idea :lol: ;) )! It will give those that are not familiar to FCB (at the National) a chance to communicate with current FCB member's, as well as get a firsthand "feel" for the site (considering that you guy's at the show will give visitor's access to FCB by means of a few setup computer's w/online access)...kinda like they'll get thier first impression of FCB while at the National (hell, Gilmore could even offer free gifts per every new FCB account registered there at the show- 1 per person)! Also, to boost the likelihood of a 2nd visit by the new registree, you could print out or have made little business card's to have on-hand at the show for this specific reason & when the "new comer" signs up & creates an FCB account at the booth they will have a card that offer's them an area to write down thier username & then a second area for thier password; kinda like the card's you get when you make a dentist appointment & they fit in your wallet). :D The username/password card's will not only serve as a reminder of thier scrnname/psswrd for the newb's but it would also have the site's address & a mention of the upcoming "Contest Extravaganza" following the National (if you make these card's to fit in thier wallet, & not in a flier form, then it is alot less likely that they will end up in the trash around the corner from the FCB booth...if they are immediately put into thier wallet then you can bet they'll make it home with them, & hopefully we'll see the newbie later that week on FCB)! :D

Another idea to help draw in new member's is for Gilmore/FCB to setup (& advertise at the booth) that the week following the National, there will be a weeks (or however many/however long) worth of contest's & raffle's held on FCB, this would ensure or make it that much more likely that the "passer-by's" or visitor's who stop by the booth will actually visit FCB "after" the National & possibly become regular member's here (as this will give them the incentive to actually log back onto FCB once they've returned home). All of the prize's & possibilities will create a positive first impression, which is key to creating the opportunity to make that 2nd impression!

Anyhow, GREAT job guy's & gal's!!! I hope that our population here at FCB takes a nice jump in the following weeks! LMK what you think on my idea's & if they sound useful! :D
 

mredsox89

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It would be sweet if maybe someone could go around with a camera and take pictures of each table and post them, so people not there can see if there is anything they want
 

cgilmo

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mredsox89 said:
It would be sweet if maybe someone could go around with a camera and take pictures of each table and post them, so people not there can see if there is anything they want


the mods will be blogging live


especially beefy cheddar

each one of us will have our own feeds here found in the blogging system
 

mredsox89

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cgilmo said:
mredsox89 said:
It would be sweet if maybe someone could go around with a camera and take pictures of each table and post them, so people not there can see if there is anything they want


the mods will be blogging live


especially beefy cheddar

each one of us will have our own feeds here found in the blogging system

Sounds awesome. Hopefully one of the 1/1's i or other people need show up there.
 

bouwob

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HoustonTeams4Me said:
This is a very sweet & ingenius idea (kudos to the "mastermind" whom conceived this idea :lol: ;) )! It will give those that are not familiar to FCB (at the National) a chance to communicate with current FCB member's, as well as get a firsthand "feel" for the site (considering that you guy's at the show will give visitor's access to FCB by means of a few setup computer's w/online access)...kinda like they'll get thier first impression of FCB while at the National (hell, Gilmore could even offer free gifts per every new FCB account registered there at the show- 1 per person)! Also, to boost the likelihood of a 2nd visit by the new registree, you could print out or have made little business card's to have on-hand at the show for this specific reason & when the "new comer" signs up & creates an FCB account at the booth they will have a card that offer's them an area to write down thier username & then a second area for thier password; kinda like the card's you get when you make a dentist appointment & they fit in your wallet). :D The username/password card's will not only serve as a reminder of thier scrnname/psswrd for the newb's but it would also have the site's address & a mention of the upcoming "Contest Extravaganza" following the National (if you make these card's to fit in thier wallet, & not in a flier form, then it is alot less likely that they will end up in the trash around the corner from the FCB booth...if they are immediately put into thier wallet then you can bet they'll make it home with them, & hopefully we'll see the newbie later that week on FCB)! :D

Another idea to help draw in new member's is for Gilmore/FCB to setup (& advertise at the booth) that the week following the National, there will be a weeks (or however many/however long) worth of contest's & raffle's held on FCB, this would ensure or make it that much more likely that the "passer-by's" or visitor's who stop by the booth will actually visit FCB "after" the National & possibly become regular member's here (as this will give them the incentive to actually log back onto FCB once they've returned home). All of the prize's & possibilities will create a positive first impression, which is key to creating the opportunity to make that 2nd impression!

Anyhow, GREAT job guy's & gal's!!! I hope that our population here at FCB takes a nice jump in the following weeks! LMK what you think on my idea's & if they sound useful! :D

We are still working out minor details. We will be getting as many signups as possible at the show. After the show we will be able to remind everyone to comeback with a mass email. It should work out great. We are still trying to determine how to set up the prize giveaway and may hold a few back for future give aways.

Great ideas you have and we may just take them into account. Thanks for helping out.

We also had some cards made up that we will be distributing to everyone at the natty.
 

MaineMule

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cgilmo said:
mredsox89 said:
It would be sweet if maybe someone could go around with a camera and take pictures of each table and post them, so people not there can see if there is anything they want

the mods will be blogging live

especially beefy cheddar

each one of us will have our own feeds here found in the blogging system

...of course it always centers around that fact that you are eating, and how much.... :lol: :lol:
 

All In Cards

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DaleMurphyCollector said:
Sam Banks said:
If a Anchorman-esqe throw down battle between the FCB and Card Informant crews go down, I want that crap streamed! Joking. Pictures would suffice.

Is CI attending? I've got a bone to pick with someone over there...

Ohio will be there. I cant wait to hear stories.
 

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