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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 05:13 PM
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MINI Monte Carlo Night at MOTD 2007 presented by MINI USA & PITTSTOP MINI

You do not need to know how to play, the dealers will teach you, and the best part it's not real money!!!

Date: Saturday, May 5, 2007
Time: 8:00PM IMPORTANT NOTE: Provisions will be made for those wanting to leave early for the Midnight Run
Location: Carolina Room, Fontana Village Inn
Tickets: $25, children under 16 Free (Limit 300 attendees)
Registration: Visit http://www.pittstopminicasino.org/
Deadline to register: Sunday April 29, 2007


Registration: See Who's Registered



Officially announce the event not to be missed at MOTD 2007.....

Highrollers, Shooters, Underdogs! Join us in the Carolina Room at the Fontana Village Inn, for Craps, Texas Hold’em, Roulette, Blackjack and Slots - You will feel like you stepped right into Monte Carlo as you join us for a night filled with fun and excitement, music, drinks, great friends and cool prizes!

At then end of the night your “winnings” can be used to purchase raffle tickets for the “Chinese” auction of wonderful prize donations from our amazing sponsors!

Tickets provide each attendee with $25,000 in play money, an awesome Swag Bag, an event program, a minimum of 5 Chinese Auction tickets, Limited Open Bar,and free non-alcoholic beverages and snacks all night long!

The tables will be operated by Amazing Casino Events, a professional gaming operator for charitable events. “MINI Monte Carlo Night!” will benefit the Autism Society.


Don't forget to order your limited edition "MINI Monte Carlo Night" T-shirt to commemorate the event!
Available through the event registration website

 

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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 06:44 PM
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Heidi & I are registered.
 
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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 06:47 PM
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Sweet, I updated the reg number.

Thanks Matt!
 
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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 06:57 PM
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Some provision will be made for those of us that want to drive the Dragon at midnight? So even thougn the hours are until 12:30, we can leave at 11:00 and still be eligble fot the auction, prizes, etc... Aware of the 300 limit so I want to register soon before I'm looking in the windows from the outside, again!
 
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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by mielnicki
Sweet, I updated the reg number.

Thanks Matt!
That would be the "Official Dragon Counter" at work!
 
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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by mistro
Some provision will be made for those of us that want to drive the Dragon at midnight? So even thougn the hours are until 12:30, we can leave at 11:00 and still be eligble fot the auction, prizes, etc... Aware of the 300 limit so I want to register soon before I'm looking in the windows from the outside, again!
Yes, we are working on how to do that, it will be taken care of!!!

My thinking right now, is that those that want to leave for the Midnight run, put their NAM usernames on their tickets before dropping them in the cans for the auction. Then when the tickets are pulled, if there is a name, you win, and we will hold the prizes till you get back from the drive.

Steve
 

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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by mistro
Some provision will be made for those of us that want to drive the Dragon at midnight? So even thougn the hours are until 12:30, we can leave at 11:00 and still be eligble fot the auction, prizes, etc... Aware of the 300 limit so I want to register soon before I'm looking in the windows from the outside, again!
I would like to remind those of you attending the Monte Carlo Night that drinking and then driving in the Midnight on the Dragon Event is not cool. Please keep that in mind if you plan to attend both events.

This looks like a great event for a very worthy cause!
 
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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 07:17 PM
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Thanks for the reminder Clo - a very good one that we plan to repeat, repeat, repeat....
 
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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 07:23 PM
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A couple questions: are we supposed to dress up like we're in Monte Carlo? And what is a "Chinese Auction?"
 
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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by MINIclo
A couple questions: are we supposed to dress up like we're in Monte Carlo? And what is a "Chinese Auction?"
Totally, up to you on how you want to dress. I may have a Tux.

Chinese auction is where each prize has a can/box, and you put your tickets in the drawing for only the prizes you are interested in winning.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_auction

Steve
 
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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 07:29 PM
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...errr, yeah - what he said. ^^
 
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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by mielnicki
Totally, up to you on how you want to dress. I may have a Tux.

Chinese auction is where each prize has a can/box, and you put your tickets in the drawing for only the prizes you are interested in winning.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_auction

Steve
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...errr, yeah - what he said. ^^
LOL! Thanks! That's a fun way to auction things!
 
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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 08:03 PM
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Steve and Pam,

Thanks for all the hard work on getting the Monte Carlo night together. It sound great. I'm all signed up and ready to lose....... I mean win........... I mean just have some fun.

I wonder where my TUX is?
 
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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 08:06 PM
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Steve and Pam,

Thanks for all the hard work on getting the Monte Carlo night together. It sound great. I'm all signed up and ready to lose....... I mean win........... I mean just have some fun.

I wonder where my TUX is?
Thanks Colin!

We can't wait to see you!
 
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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 09:04 PM
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Hey, Steve! Maybe you need to make a Monte Carlo Night long-sleeved tux-esque tee shirt for this event!
 
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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 09:13 PM
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Hey, Steve! Maybe you need to make a Monte Carlo Night long-sleeved tux-esque tee shirt for this event!
GREAT IDEA!!! Maybe next year.

Steve
 
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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 09:43 PM
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Great cause!!!

Hey all,
Great cause!!
Thanks for arranging this!!
I never was much of a gambler but since I'm now an owner of an '07 MINI (first build year) I guess I am now so why not celebrate with a Casino night! Sounds great!
How about all the other 07 owners join in on a great night of celebrating our collective gamble.
SHUFFLE-UP AND DEAL
 
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Old Mar 12, 2007 | 05:32 AM
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I never was much of a gambler
I am not (never was) much of a gambler either - but this is PLAY money in a social atmosphere full of friendly people where I can still win prizes (even if I lose "everything") and it is for a good cause - If I'm ever gonna "gamble" this is as sure a bet as I can find for a good time!

*runs off to study how to play craps*
 
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Old Mar 12, 2007 | 07:26 AM
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Hi everyone!

This is Pamala, "Mielnicki's" wife. I cannot tell you how very excited we are about this event! We have had a blast planning it and can't wait to see all of you there having a terrific time!!

Just in case you haven't ever attended a Casino Night Party, here are a couple things that you might like to know:

1. This is NOT real gambling, so no worries about knowing how to play the games or losing any money etc... The "dealers" will actually teach you how to play. It will be a very relaxed and fun atmosphere.

2. The event company we have hired to set up and run the PittStop Mini Casino specializes in this type of charitable event and does them all over the United States. The props they use and the people who run the show will be very authentic, but the best part is you can play all night long and not lose a single penny!

If you have questions, please don't hesitate to ask. We want everyone to relax and enjoy an evening of fun entertainment, cool prizes and great friends.

Pamala
 
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Old Mar 12, 2007 | 09:10 AM
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Sounds like a lot of fun! First-timer and will be bringing my 16 year old daughter, does she have to just watch or can she play since it is not real gambling?
 
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Old Mar 12, 2007 | 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Obsessive
Sounds like a lot of fun! First-timer and will be bringing my 16 year old daughter, does she have to just watch or can she play since it is not real gambling?
Under 16, can play with some of their parents money. 16 and over pay full admission and get their own "cash"

Steve
 
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Old Mar 12, 2007 | 11:22 AM
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Just registered me and the Mrs.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2007 | 11:57 AM
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Wooohoo! Can't wait to see everyone!

Here comes 30!!

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Old Mar 12, 2007 | 01:19 PM
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Just registered me and the Mrs.
Thanks Barry!

We can't wait to see you and the Mrs. again!
 
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Our event website lists everything you get with your ticket, but I thought it would be a good idea to list it all here! Here's the link: http://www.pittstopmini.org/casinoRegister.htm

For only $25 per ticket, you will receive:

- $25,000 in free casino chips for playing: Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Texas Hold'em & Slots!
(All run by a professinoal event company with authentic gaming tables and dealers.)

- A minimun of 5 Chinese auction tickets plus, you can cash your winnings at the end of the evening for extra chances to win cool prizes! (Provisions will be made to accomodate anyone leaving for Midnight on the Dragon)

- 50/50 Drawing

- Great Door Prizes given away throughout the evening!

- Limited open bar! (If and when the pre-paid tab is consumed, it will become a cash bar.)

- Free non-alcoholic beverages & snacks all evening!

- DJ with great music!

- Goody bag of cool swag!

- A massively fun and entertaining evening with games, music, great friends and cool prizes!!
 
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