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[folsom500]

http://www.sacbee.com/2012/02/20/4276571/folsom-middle-school-students.html

So they have already won $70,000 for being a finalist and the balance is to be given to 5 schools, 4 of which the judges pick and one the people pick.
So if NY wins the people vote, Sutter still has a chance on 4 judges picks...

Cool ...

Looks like public voting ends March 12th.

[ducky]

That Sac Bee article wasn't very helpful. They didn't put in the address to vote at samsung.com/solvefortomorrow.

I also didn't see anything in the rules on samsung.com that mentioned the $70,000 for being a finalist, but that would be pretty cool if it's true.

What might help is if the school or PTA organized the students to stand in front of local stores like Raley's & Walmart asking people to vote. I don't think that would be against the rules.

[folsom500]

That Sac Bee article wasn't very helpful. They didn't put in the address to vote at samsung.com/solvefortomorrow.

I also didn't see anything in the rules on samsung.com that mentioned the $70,000 for being a finalist, but that would be pretty cool if it's true.

What might help is if the school or PTA organized the students to stand in front of local stores like Raley's & Walmart asking people to vote. I don't think that would be against the rules.

If you look at the Prizes section it is under First Place of which 7 are awarded. Turns out it is mechandise and not cash. but still ....

Seven (7) First Prizes: Prize consist of the following elements:
 $32,250 of Samsung® merchandise (exact items to be determined by Sponsor).
 $32,250 of Microsoft® software (exact software to be determined by Microsoft).
 $1,000 grant from DirecTV® (awarded in the form of a check made payable to each winning
school) and the DIRECTV GOES TO SCHOOL® package.
 $4,500 of Adobe® software (software to be determined by Sponsor, in its sole discretion)
Total approximate retail value of each First Prize package is $70,000.

[ducky]

If you look at the Prizes section it is under First Place of which 7 are awarded. Turns out it is mechandise and not cash. but still ....

Seven (7) First Prizes: Prize consist of the following elements:
 $32,250 of Samsung® merchandise (exact items to be determined by Sponsor).
 $32,250 of Microsoft® software (exact software to be determined by Microsoft).
 $1,000 grant from DirecTV® (awarded in the form of a check made payable to each winning
school) and the DIRECTV GOES TO SCHOOL® package.
 $4,500 of Adobe® software (software to be determined by Sponsor, in its sole discretion)
Total approximate retail value of each First Prize package is $70,000.

Thanks for finding that, folsom500. I admit when I was looking through the rules it was more to try and come up with ideas to get more votes and I didn't want to propose anything that would be in violation and I didn't concentrate on prizes so much.

It would be nice to show this community supports the school and get them this "Community Choice" win.

[Deb aka Resume Lady]

That Sac Bee article wasn't very helpful. They didn't put in the address to vote at samsung.com/solvefortomorrow.

I was going to post the link in the article's comments section, but it's been closed.

[ducky]

I was going to post the link in the article's comments section, but it's been closed.

That's weird. Doesn't look like it's closed. There's two comments there. Thanks for trying.

[go4gusto]

1000 + vote behind . We can overcome, please vote everyday. We can do it.

[folsom500]

How about getting the Telegraph to feature a story with the link ?

[Dude]

The Telegraph, yeah, that's a good one too.

[ducky]

How about getting the Telegraph to feature a story with the link ?

They did.

http://folsomtelegraph.com/detail/200039.html?content_source=&category_id=1&search_filter=&user_id=&event_mode=&event_ts_from=&event_ts_to=&list_type=&order_by=&order_sort=&content_class=1&sub_type=&town_id=

[Dude]

How about a personal visit to the Police and Fire station, Convalescent homes, Hospital, Apartment admins, etc.

I already have a bank and a local gas station handing out info to customers.

[caligirlz]

I was talking to a friend of mine this morning. Her child attends Sutter Middle School. She is tired of being bombarded by teacher calls on this subject, and was upset (as I was) at the potential of students (or anyone) soliciting votes outside of stores.

IMO, I think the contest should be based on ability, not popularity. I think it sets a bad example. Thank god we are all entitled to our own opinions.

[Dude]

Thank god we are all entitled to our own opinions.

[ducky]

I was talking to a friend of mine this morning. Her child attends Sutter Middle School. She is tired of being bombarded by teacher calls on this subject, and was upset (as I was) at the potential of students (or anyone) soliciting votes outside of stores.

IMO, I think the contest should be based on ability, not popularity. I think it sets a bad example. Thank god we are all entitled to our own opinions.

Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but I saw this as an opportunity to support a local school and the "Community Choice" portion is definitely a chance to show some community spirit. My child won't even go to this school next year. They have already made it this far based on ability.

I am sorry and disappointed you and your friend feel this way. It's not like they are asking for someone to buy wrapping paper or candy they don't need. It was only a suggestion that students could do that to get the word out about the voting.

(The school calls I am tired of being bombarded with are the ones dealing with how to sign up for the free lunches)

[folsom500]

IMO, I think the contest should be based on ability, not popularity. I think it sets a bad example. Thank god we are all entitled to our own opinions.

The 5th vote in this contest is purely a popularity vote as it is in many other contests ( writing, photo, etc). That is why the 4 other Grand Prizes are picked by a board and are based on the technical merits of the submission.

It is done this way to get more people involved in the program as well as a certain level or marketing for the sponsor companies...