Regarding Keith's posting, on the theory of "Better late then never!" please find below more information about the 2010 Mount Diablo Surveyors Historical Society Magnetic Locator Raffle.
If you are not able to attend the Reno conference, you still have a chance to purchase tickets via mail as described below. Good Luck to all!
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Win a Magnetic Locator Raffle!
Dear Surveying & Mapping Professional:
It is that time of year again! The Mt. Diablo Surveyors Historical Society is sponsoring our 10th metal locator raffle. This year we are offering a raffle for one Schonstedt, model# GA-92XTd Locator (Serial # 260452) valued by the manufacturer at $1,041.00.
The Winner will be determined by a random drawing held on March 2, 2010 at the conclusion of Exhibitor's Display Booths at the 2010 California Land Surveyors Association - Nevada Association of Land Surveyors joint Conference at the Silver Legacy Resort & Casino, Reno Nevada. Winner need not be present to win.
Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20 and may be purchased from any MDSHS member or by mail. If you are interested in supporting our organization and feel lucky, checks should be made payable to "Mount Diablo Surveyors Historical Society" or "M.D.S.H.S" (Sorry, we cannot accept credit cards at this time.), or well-hidden cash (however MDSHS cannot be responsible for lost cash)
Mail orders using the attached order form with your name, street address, email address and phone number should be sent to:
Mount Diablo Surveyors Historical Society
5042 Amethyst Court
San Jose, CA 95136-2601
Mailed entrees must be received by 5:00 pm, Wednesday, February 24, 2010. A receipt for tax purposes will also be provided if requested. Ticket stubs will be returned via U.S. Mail. In person ticket sales will be offered right up to the actual drawing.
To view a poster about the raffle or for more information about the raffle and complete raffle rules, visit our website at
http://www.mdshs.org or contact us at
mailbox@mdshs.org
Proceeds of the raffle will be used in support of the goals of the Mount Diablo Surveyors Historical Society to: "Collect, Preserve, and Display Artifacts of the Land Surveying Profession"
The Mount Diablo Surveyors Historical Society is a nonprofit public benefit tax-exempt corporation registered with the California Secretary of State's office (California corporation number C1835904) and is organized under IRS 501 (c) (3), (Federal # 8916806802). Any donations of monies, grants, or artifacts are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law.
Thank your for your consideration in supporting our organization. If you decide to purchase tickets, I wish you good luck and I hope that you are the winner. Just like our previous winners (see list below) you never know, plus you are helping a good cause!
Sincerely,
Michael J. Foley, PLS
2010 Metal Locator Raffle Chairman
& Vice-President
Mount Diablo Surveyors Historical Society
5042 Amethyst Court
San Jose, CA 95136-2601
mailbox@mdshs.org
http://www.mdshs.org
Past Winners List
2002 - Mr. Larry Perkins - Schonstedt model# GA-52Cx
2002 - Mr. Rich Thompson -SubSurface (2002 picnic)
2003 - Mr. Robert Nielsen - Subsurface model# ML1D
2004 - Mr. Bill Hurdle - Schonstedt model# GA- 92XTd
2005 - Mr. Rick Skierka - Schonstedt model# GA-52Cx
2006 - Mr. John Pettley - Schonstedt model# GA-92XTd
2007 - Mr. Wayne Johnson - Schonstedt, model# GA-92XTd
2008 - Mr. Gary Dixon - Schonstedt model# GA- 92XTd
2009 - Kier & Wright, Santa Clara - Schonstedt model# GA- 92XTd
2010 - YOUR NAME HERE! - Schonstedt model# GA- 92XTd
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Mail to:
Mount Diablo Surveyors Historical Society
5042 Amethyst Court
San Jose, CA 95136-2601
I wish to purchase ___ tickets @ $5/each or ___ tickets @ 5 for $20 for the 2010 Mount Diablo Surveyors Historical Society metal locator raffle.
Name: ______________________________________________
Address : __________________________________________
City/State/Zip: ____________________________________
Email address: _____________________________________
Daytime phone: _____________________________________
I have enclosed my check no. ____ in the amount of $ _______.
I have enclosed cash in the amount of $ __________.
I require a receipt [ ] yes [ ] no
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Amount received: $ ______________
Paid by: [ ] Check No. __________ [ ] Cash
Date received: _______________,200__
Ticket numbers: ______________________
Ticket Stubs returned: __________ , 200__
Receipt sent [ ] yes [ ] no; Receipt number ______
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