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: [email protected] . 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:
[email protected]
***The following people are evaluating:***
[We need some more!]
Tammy
Jen
Rina
Judi
Thank you to all who volunteered to evaluate
I am new and I will go for the essay contest. What do you mean by making sure this is thread is kept "bumped"? How do I do that?
I always thought 'judge' was an awful word; I like evaluate much better.
Katie, keeping a thread bumped just means to post on it to keep it in the forefront.
hey tammy i will donate again this year
send me the info
When you say thank you, you are telling the world that you want more. Say thank you every day! It will bring joy, and it will bring so much more.
www.virtue-investments.com
Will you also be an evaluator?
Glad to see you around again!
Hi Tammy! I FB'ed you. I'll help.
Btw, make sure you tell all the DG women attending EDGE 2012 that a bunch of us girls are having a "Ladies-only!" brainstorming session! Thinking maybe Saturday, but we'll let ya know!
(only costs a REI story. 
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(Msg me to let me know how the contest is going, and what you need me to do. Thanks!)
Rina
"Obstacles can slow you down, but they can only stop you with your permission." Dean Graziosi (BARM pg 101)
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
For a little about me, welcome to the site, and a few tips for new DG family members, click on this link: http://www.deangraziosi.com/user/3249
I have emailed my essay to you. Let me know if you got it okay. And thank you again.
shirley
Everything works out in the end. If it hasn't worked out, it's not the end.
You have not lived a perfect day, unless you have done something for someone who will never be able to repay you. Ruth Smeltzer
It is what it is 'til you change it.
I know you will have one coming soon
"Don't tell me I can't, Tell me how I can."
Appreciate you offering your time and donation.
I will check my FB. 
Looking forward to seeing your entry
Looking forward to reading your essay too!
Thank You Tammy. Whether I go or not, it's nice to be given this opportunity.
Everyone deserves the success they desire. So let's Get IT!
Look forward to seeing your entry!
I will also contribute to someone winning an edge event !!! this can be life changing for someone !!! I def dont have time to judge or evaluate but let me know when you need a contribution !!
way to take a leadership role in helping others !!
jay
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I'm looking to have all 'evaluators' in place by the 15th; that only 3 more days. I may need to extend the cut off time for essays. Last year I spent about 3 hours total reading and evaluating all the essays and about 5 hours calling, but this year I'm setting it up different so we can have everyone do the reading, and then only call the top 5 or 10 people.
Right now we have 3 evaluators and 4 people donating. ANYONE else want to partake of getting the next great investors the opportunity to come to the EDGE?
Wow, you are on it, giving back. I will donate, just let me know specifics. I hope to meet you at the edge this year and looking forward to a women's brainstorm too.
Judi
Tammy, I just sent in my Essay. Thank you for organizing all of this
"Don't tell me I can't, Tell me how I can."
Hey tammy,
No thank you on the evaluator but I would like to donate. Just email me the info on where to send the donation if you can:)
It was hard to pick someone last year so I dont want to do it again LOL LOL so many good entries:)
When you say thank you, you are telling the world that you want more. Say thank you every day! It will bring joy, and it will bring so much more.
www.virtue-investments.com
Judi! Glad to see 3 posts here today! I will answer sporadically throughout he day to okeep the thread at the front page.
Thank you for your generosity Judi!
I look forward to reading it!
I will be sending in my essay in the next few days. Very busy week ahead of me! God bless all of you who contribute to this, be it financial or as a reviewer! Good luck to all of the entrants!!
"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/...
Has been extended to 2/29. So far we have THREE essays. I've also updated the front page with the people who are donating as well as evaluating. We really need a couple more people for evaluation and donating. I'm hoping some of the bigger DGers will see this thread and help send a few luck, deserving individuals to the EDGE this year! All the best!
Tammy,I think this is a wonderful thing to offer. I am sure many people just can't consider it finacially.
Everyone!!!!! This is a once in a life time opportunity. Those of you that would like to enter please do so. Time is running out! Take action and DO IT!!!
"Don't tell me I can't, Tell me how I can."
Just so you know, I will absolutely be entering this, it's just been a very busy week. I'm glad you extended the date. Thanks again, to everyone who is going to be a part of this.
"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/...
Wish this one could be on the 1st page. It gets lost with the other posts fairly quickly.
Donna. You are so right, nothing I've attended before can come remotely close to what attending the EDGE can!
bumping up again
I look forward to reading your essay. I ask that everyone keep this thread bumped; especially in the last 10 days here! I wish everyone good luck!
bump
10 days left
"Don't tell me I can't, Tell me how I can."
only 10 days!