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Gup Competition Bidding Underway

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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.

A Message From The Board and TAC Chairmen

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

Bid For Gups To Compete
Earn 25% On Every Dollar You Bid		 Pledge For Gups To Compete
No Money Required To Pledge

2015 National Festival To Be Hosted By Region 1

Congratulations Region 1!

 Bid or Pledge Now!

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Will Gup Competition Occur At 2015 National Festival?
Bidding process extended to April 10th for you to decide

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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.

A Message from the Board and TAC Chairmen

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

Bid For Gups To Compete

Earn 25% On Every Dollar You Bid

 Pledge For Gups To Compete

No Money Required To Pledge

 Bid or Pledge Now!

More Information From Your Region 1 Hosts

Your Region 1 Hosts Invite You To Come Experience The Beautiful Festival Venue North of Boston

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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.

Here's the deal...

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.

  • Learn About The Tentative 2015 Festival Agenda: here
  • Learn About 2015 National Festival Registration Options: here
  • Learn About the destination and experience you are bidding for below:

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In addition to the unforgettable National Festival experience there is so much to do and see in the area!
  • Freedom Trail
    • http://www.thefreedomtrail.org
  • Paul Revere House
  • USS Constitution
  • Bunker Hill Monument
  • Faneuil Hall
  • Old State House
  • State House
  • Old North Church
  • Boston Common and Public Garden
  • Duck Boat Tours
    • http://www.bostonducktours.com
  • Lexington/Concord - West of Boston, Southwest of Danvers
    • Minuteman National Park - Opening Battle of the Revolution
      http://www.nps.gov/mima/index.htm
  • Cape Cod & Islands - Southeast of Boston
    Hyannis
  • Provincetown
  • Martha’s Vineyard
  • Nantucket
  • The Berkshires & Tanglewood - West of Boston
  • Lenox
  • Stockbridge
  • Maine Beaches & Resort Towns - North of Danvers and Boston
  • Kennebunkport
  • Old Orchard Beach
  • Ogunquit
  • Bar Harbor
  • Boothbay Harbor
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Place Your Bid For 2015 National Festival Destination
Bidding opens Wednesday January 28th and runs til midnight February 28th

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 Bid For Region 9

Region 9 Anaheim, California
Region 9 Anaheim, California

Bid For Region 1

Region 1 Danvers Harbor, Massachusetts
Region 1 Danvers Harbor, Massachusetts

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.

Here's the deal...

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.

  • money-back-guaranteeThe bidding process has NO RISK for bidders
  • You can get a 100% refund at any time
  • All bids earn an additional 25% credit.
    • For example:
      • Bid $100 and you get $125 in credit
      • Bid $1000 and you get $1250 in credit
    • Even if the destination you bid for does not win or later on you decide not to attend, you can still use your bid and credit toward any other Federation events, memberships, products or services or get a 100% refund (less your 25% bonus credit)
  • You can pledge without cash, but you do not earn 25% additional credit

Click below and go bid or pledge now!

 Bid For Region 9      Bid For Region 1

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2015 National Festival Destination Bidding Is Open

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Where do you want the 2015 National Festival to be?

Regional Officials are invited to publish your proposed 2015 National Festival destination on your region's auction page on this site.

It is beneficial to provide relevant information that members can consider when making their decision about which 2015 National Festival destination to bid or pledge for.

Regional Officials in one region might even coordinate with other Regional Officials in a different region(s) by mutually agreeing upon a preferred destination and then advocating to members in each region to bid or pledge for the preferred destination - which could even be yet a different region.

For example, if officials from Region 1, Region 2 and Region 3 mutually agree that they all prefer the 2015 Festival destination to be near Orlando, Florida or Disney World or on a beach in South Carolina, then all might all work together to motivate enough members from each respective region to bid and pledge for the same destination in order to achieve the $15,000 minimum bidding threshold.

Bid Keys Show Online Bidding Or Auction

In 2014 Region 8 members demonstrated the grass roots power of members taking personal action when they won the destination hosting rights for the 2014 National Festival by a landslide.

This site provides each region with a dedicated page where a proposal for your region can be published or if your region is supporting a destination in another region, then your support of the other destination can be conveyed on your region's page on this site.

So be prepared and ready to demonstrate your member ownership in the Federation when the 2015 National Festival destination bidding process starts soon!

“Individual participation is the Key Energy necessary to strengthen our foundation.”
– H.C. Hwang, Kwan Jang Nim

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How Do Gups Qualify To Attend The 2014 National Festival?

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If you are a Gup member who wants to qualify to attend the National Festival, or the parent of a Gup its very easy for you to qualify to attend the 2014 National Festival just by bidding or sending a pledge email before bidding closes.

If you are an Instructor with Gup members who you would like to assure have an opportunity to participate in the 2014 National Festival, you can still qualify them by submitting a bid or pledge on their behalf before bidding closes.

Nationally Qualified Gup Members

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