Will Your Region Submit A Proposal To Host The
2017 National Festival?
Get ahead of any other Regions that might be vying for the same year by submitting your proposal now.
Will Your Region Submit A Proposal To Host The
2017 National Festival?
Get ahead of any other Regions that might be vying for the same year by submitting your proposal now.
The 2015 National Festival is being hosted by Region 1 in Danvers, MA July 30 to August 1, 2015 and one question remains on the table about the 2015 agenda, "Will Gup competition be included in the 2015 National Festival agenda?" Members have been further empowered by the Board and TAC to decide that matter as discussed by the Board and TAC Chairman below.
Even though the minimum bidding threshold has been met for Region 1 to host the Dan only 2015 National Festival, the criteria for adding Gup competition to the agenda remains unmet. The overall quality of Gup competition (divisions, age groups, etc.) some variable costs and member service matters are still important considerations when an insufficient quantity of Gups show up.
In support of studio owners vocalizing support for Gup competition to be included in the 2015 National Festival agenda, the bidding and pledging process is extended to April 10th, 2015 and the TAC Chairman has agreed to host another National Studio Owner teleconference on March 11, 2015 at 9:30 PM EST.
These actions are being taken to support this secondary bidding cycle that focuses soley on quantifying the amount of actual Gup member interest that exists for Gups competing in the National Festival because Gup members can already attend all seminars and other activities at the 2015 National Festival.
The extended bidding process will provide additional time for interested members to recruit additional Gup attendees to bid or pledge and after April 10th we can reevaluate if a sufficient quantity of Gup participants have identified themselves by bidding or pledging in order to justify the effort that needs to be expended by the TAC to facilitate Gup competition in the National Festival agenda.
Keith Wildonger, Board Chairman
Cash Cooper, TAC Chairman
150 Gup Bidders Assures Gup Competition Will Be Added To The 2015 Festival Agenda
Earn 25% On Every Dollar You Bid |
No Money Required To Pledge |
2015 National Festival To Be Hosted By Region 1
Congratulations Region 1!
Bid or Pledge Now!
2015 National Festival To Be Hosted By Region 1
Congratulations Region 1!
The 2015 National Festival is being hosted by Region 1 in Danvers, MA July 30 to August 1, 2015 and one question remains on the table about the 2015 agenda, "Will Gup competition be included in the 2015 National Festival agenda?" Members have been further empowered by the Board and TAC to decide that matter as discussed by the Board and TAC Chairman below.
Even though the minimum bidding threshold has been met for Region 1 to host the Dan only 2015 National Festival, the criteria for adding Gup competition to the agenda remains unmet. The overall quality of Gup competition (divisions, age groups, etc.) some variable costs and member service matters are still important considerations when an insufficient quantity of Gups show up.
In support of studio owners vocalizing support for Gup competition to be included in the 2015 National Festival agenda, the bidding and pledging process is extended to April 10th, 2015 and the TAC Chairman has agreed to host another National Studio Owner teleconference on March 11, 2015 at 9:30 PM EST.
These actions are being taken to support this secondary bidding cycle that focuses soley on quantifying the amount of actual Gup member interest that exists for Gups competing in the National Festival because Gup members can already attend all seminars and other activities at the 2015 National Festival.
The extended bidding process will provide additional time for interested members to recruit additional Gup attendees to bid or pledge and after April 10th we can reevaluate if a sufficient quantity of Gup participants have identified themselves by bidding or pledging in order to justify the effort that needs to be expended by the TAC to facilitate Gup competition in the National Festival agenda.
Keith Wildonger, Board Chairman
Cash Cooper, TAC Chairman
Earn 25% On Every Dollar You Bid |
No Money Required To Pledge |
Bid or Pledge Now!
Your Region 1 Hosts Invite You To Come Experience The Beautiful Festival Venue North of Boston
[ratings]Region 1 (ME, NH, VT, RI, MA, CT) members are hosting the United States Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation National Festival® in 2015.
We would love to have you come to our region for the 2015 National Festival. Please support with your bids and pledges.
When you place a bid for the Region 1 proposal you are indicating that this is your preferred destination for 2015 and you also earn 25% on your bid amount just for participating in the bidding process and you have no risk with the Federation's bidding policy even if you change your mind about attending later, you can always get a 100% refund.
To Include Gup Competition In The 2015 Festival Agenda Requires: A minimum total GUP bids and/or pledges >= $15,000. For example, 100 Gups bidding or pledging $150 each = $15,000.
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The TAC and Board have empowered members to determine where and when the National Festival takes place AND whether or not Gup competition is included in the agenda by use of a bidding system similar to the way that countries bid to host the Olympic games.
Region 1 and Region 9 have submitted proposals to host the 2015 National Festival.
Bidding opens Wednesday January 28th and runs til midnight February 28th at which time the winning region will be announced.
For A Region To Host The Dan Only Festival Requires: Minimum total bids and/or pledges >= $15,000 (and must exceed any competing destination total bids and pledges) For example, 50 bidders bidding or pledging $300 each = $15,000.
To Include Gup Competition In The Agenda Requires: An additional minimum total GUP bids and/or pledges >= $15,000. For example, 100 Gups bidding or pledging $150 each = $15,000.
Click below and go bid or pledge now!
Question: I am a Gup student and I missed the opportunity to bid or pledge for the National Festival and I am wondering if there is any way that I can still qualify to attend?
Answer: Yes, you still have another opportunity to attend the National Festival thanks to the leadership initiative of the members and supporters who demonstrated strong personal initiative and extended exceptional support for the 2014 National Festival Destination. (Listed below)
Each of them have been given five (5) invitations that they can give to whoever they want. Contact one of them listed below and perhaps you can still get an invitation to attend the Festival and that is all that's required for you to qualify to attend in 2014.
(If you bid or pledged and your name is not listed, please email headquarters@soobahkdo.com )