Win A Retreat Contest 2009

Can you believe it?? Go Scrapping is turning 5!! Yep, 5 and to celebrate 5 Fabulous Years of Go Scrapping Retreats, I thought I would open up a huge contest and give away a WEEKEND RETREAT FOR TWO to not just one, but TWO RETREATS this Fall!! Sound interesting? :)

I have always thought of the wonderful people who attend Go Scrapping Events as part of my extended family - which makes this contest even more perfect!

Starting today - FAMILY DAY 2009- until Monday June 15, 2009 at noon est. entries will be accepted to enter into this great Retreat Give Away. Contestants are to create a new layout, mini book or altered item inspired by the phrase "A FAMILY IS..." and post a link to it here in the comment section of this post thread. Two posts will be randomly chosen with the help of an online selection tool (the Random Integer Generator) from all eligible posts. The first post chosen will win a retreat for two to the Peterborough Retreat held on October 2-4, 2009 and the second post chosen will win a retreat for two to the London Retreat held November 6-8, 2009. There will be no exchanges or substitutions.

Please review the official rules and regulations before entering as incomplete or duplicate entries will not be eligible to win.

OFFICIAL RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTEST - see above.
2. ELIGIBILITY - Paper Arts enthusiasts over the age of 19 are eligible to participate with the exception of Go Scrapping retail sponsors and educators.
3. CONTEST PERIOD - Monday February 16, 2009 - Monday June 15, 2009 at 12pm est.
4. THE SUBMISSION - The Contest requires participants to provide a URL to their blog or online photo site by posting a link in the comment section of this blog post. The submission MUST be inspired by the phrase "A FAMILY IS..." but can take many forms -- It can be any a layout (single or double page, any size), a mini book or an altered item thus keeping the spirit of Go Scrapping's tag line "A place to go beyond scrapbooking". Submissions should not include any confidential information or details that may be inappropriate to share with the general public. By participating in this Contest, participants give the Sponsor (Go Scrapping) the right to use the Submission on the Sponsor's web sites or in other marketing promotions related to the Sponsor without further compensation to participants. Submissions that include content that violates the rights of third parties or are deemed to contain objectionable material may be disqualified in the Sponsor's sole discretion. Submissions must be received by the Sponsor during the Contest Period. Submissions received after 11:59 A.M. (EST) on June 15, 2009 will be disqualified and no exceptions will be made. ONE SUBMISSION PER PERSON -- submitting multiple submissions will result in disqualification. PLEASE NOTE: eligible entries must also include an email contact.
5. POSTING ASSISTANCE - If you require assistance to post a link on the blog, please visit the Go Scrapping Message Board- a section with posting tips and help will be set up to assist with this process. You can find this section at www.goscrapping.ca/messageboard (Blog News and Announcements Section)
6. WINNER SELECTION - Go Scrapping welcomes and encourages all scrapbookers and paper artists therefore will not be "judging" the entries on perceived skill, merit or publishablility. Winners will be selected at random with the assistance of a Random Integer Generator (http://www.random.org/). The chance at winning will depend solely on the number of eligible entries. Two eligible submissions will be selected at random using this tool. The first selection will win a retreat for Two to Go Scrapping's Peterborough Retreat October 2-4, 2009. The second entry selected will win a Retreat for Two to Go Scrapping's London Retreat November 6-8, 2009. Prizes are non negotiable and non transferable and cannot be redeemed for cash value.
7. PRIZES AND APPROXIMATE RETAIL VALUE - Two Prizes will be awarded: A Retreat Weekend for Two to Go Scrapping's Peterborough Retreat held on October 2-4, 2009 and a Weekend for Two to Go Scrapping's London Retreat held on November 6-8, 2009. Both Retreat Packages are based on double occupancy rates with an approximate retail value of $750 (two regular rate registrations, double occupancy). For details on the retreat package - please visit www.goscrapping.ca/Upcoming_Retreats.htm . Prizes are non-negotiable, can not be redeemed for cash value and are non-transferable.
8. WINNERS will be announced on the Go Scrapping Blog by 1PM on June 15, 2009. If for some reason one of the chosen winners is unable to claim their prize by June 30, 2009 - another winner will be chosen randomly and contacted by email.

Good Luck Everyone! HAVE FUN! I can't wait to see what you come up with.
I will be promoting this contest through Go Scrapping's sponsoring stores and at charity crops throughout the province. If you are aware of a charity crop in your area - I would appreciate you letting me know as I will send a little something their way.

HAPPY CREATING!!!