The Wacko Name Badges we did for the Baltimore Reunion last fall were very well received. In fact, on numerous occasions I have been asked if we were considering doing a version for 2002. After discussion with John, the answer is a definite yes. Here is what we have decided:

The badges will be the same size as the ones done for the reunion, and will be in a similar format. We have decided that proceeds from sales will be sent to the South East Block Island light, the light selected for depiction on this year's Wacko Pin. We will use a picture of SEBI (the light, not the HL piece) on the badge.

Information on the badge (tentatively) will be your screen name, real name, Collector's Forum status, hometown, and possibly your lighthouse club name. The addition of club name is new. The design of the badge is still being worked on, and a sample will be posted as soon as it is available.

Also new this year will be an available lanyard (the strap around your neck that the badge hangs from). The lanyard will proclaim your status as a Harbour Lights Wacko imprinted on it.

Pricing will be:

Badge Only: $5 if delivered in person
$6 if mailed
2 for $11 mailed
With lanyard: $8 if delivered in person
$9 if mailed

(In person: I will be at the NJ and Chicago regional events. If you plan to be at one of these events and can wait until then for your name badge, there won’t be any postage expenses.)

Last year we sold 141 badges and ended up contributing $620 to the St. George Reef Lighthouse Preservation Society. Since this will be a longer-term project, open to all collectors, I hope that we will be able to surpass the total you all helped raise last year.

Hopefully we will have a picture of the final version before long and will be ready to start taking orders. Looking forward to improving on our last year’s effort, with the help of each of you!

Dave

SUPER idea, guys! Southeast Light is one of my favorites and a popular visit for me when I'm on Block Island. I've been visiting there for years and also watched part of the "great" move. If you need some pics, let me know.

I will definitely want one of the badges. It was one of the best ideas to make them up for the reunion. A yearly badge will be popular too!

Bob

That is a very good idea! Since I am going to Block Island this summer, I can feel like I will be contributing to the light in a small way. Let us know when we can order.

Sheryl

Count me in for 2 Badges and Lanyards.

I think you'll get a good number of others who will want one also.


Dennis

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In responses in this thread, can you please indicate if you want the BADGE ONLY or Badge AND Lanyard?

It will help Dave get an idea of how many Lanyards may be needed.

I would be interested in two: one for me and one for the bride. Let me know where and when to send the check. I would also be interested in two lanyards to go with the badges.

I'm very happy that this type of fund raiser is back again this year. Thank you for making it possible!

Bob

Put us down for two badges and two lanyards.



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Tom & Joyce

I'm game for a badge and lanyard as well. Just let me know the details in who gets what info/money and when ya want it!


shirin

DH, if you would put in for one B & L. Thanks
"tarbaby"
Terry Barfield
"Wacko"
Concord, North Carolina
Carolina Light Seekers


terry

Nice to see the positive early replies. We will get an order form set up in the near future, but need to let John get finished with his picture hanging over in the photo contest section! The hope of this thread was to gauge the interest for badges and especially lanyards so I could get supplies ordered. Don't want to over-order on lanyards as that is money out of pocket 'till we get 'em sold.

I wasn't real clear in the original post - the lanyards will be imprinted. We won't be automatically including either a strap or lanyard this year as we did for the reunion. Some straps will be available, but obviously we hope that everyone will opt for a lanyard.

I would love to see this year's effor go past the $1000 donation mark, and I know we can do that!

Dave

One "badge only". Sorry, I'm very attached to that chain!

sign me up for a badge and lanyard. Keep up the good work Dave. Tks Hal

I'll take a badge and lanyard too!

Stephanie

Hi Dave. Put me down for a badge and lanyard. Thanks. Darlene

Hey Dave,

Add a badge and a lanyard to your list for me and Marla.

-Todd

great idea- put me down for a badge and laynard... we all can wear them to club functions as well....
any chance, Dave, you might have them ready for Bill's visit to Louisville in March...we would love to be sporting them at that time..
hope to see you and Paul and many others at this function...details to be posted shortly..

thanks
Terry

great idea- put me down for a badge and lanyard... we all can wear them to club functions as well....
any chance, Dave, you might have them ready for Bill's visit to Louisville in March...we would love to be sporting them at that time..
hope to see you and Paul and many others at this function...details to be posted shortly..

thanks
Terry

Dave

Can newbies get a badge? If so I would take 2 with the lanyard.
Will pick up at the NJ regional event
Hank

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sign me up for a badge and lanyard- mailed thanks SO much! Karen

Hi Dave,
Put me down for a badge and lanyard. Thanks for all the work you put into this for us.
I'll pick mine up in Chicago.
Judy

These are 'Connected Collector' badges to help us identify each other at events and in-store signings. Absolutely anyone who is a registered user - Newbie or WACKO - can purchase one and another for your spouse if they don't mind being ID'd as a 'Wacko' too. ("I'm with Wacko John")

Heck, even if you're a Lurker, you can buy one and let Dave know. That way when we see you at some event, we'll be able to twist your arm into joining us in the contribution side of the Forums.

0 :>) St. John of the Internet

Getting close to #5,000!



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Put me down for a badge and lanyard as well... not sure if mailed or picked up in Chicago... that will depend on what I decide to do this summer in terms of photography.

Gary

I will take 2 (B & L), one for me and one for my boss, uhhh wife (von ying).

Chuck



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bigdragon

badge and lanyard for both Miss Sharon and myself.Thanks n

As we say in Philly, I'll take one wit'. I'd like to pick it up at the NJ Regional.

Thanks,

Bruce

Put me down for two...one for me and my man!

Ruthie

Put me down for a badge and a lanyard.

Put me down for 2 badges and lanyards.

I'll take 2 badges and 2 lanyards...one for me and one for my husband John.

One badge and one lanyard please. Great idea!

I need to change my count. I said I wanted one badge and one lanyard. But my husband (Joe) said why should I have all the fun. He wants one too! So change my count ta two badges and two lanyards. Thanks

Stephanie

Oh, and I guess I need them mailed.

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Put me down for a badge and lanyard.

Dave,

Put us down for two badges and 2 lanyards. We will get them in Chicago or when we meet you up in Wisconsin for the tours.

Mary and Jeff

Put me down for one badge!!

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Great idea. I'm in as well. Now I will be able to prove to my friends that I really am "WACKO".

Put Kate and I down for 2 badges and lanyards. We'll pick them up in Chicago, but will need to know where and when.

Dave

I'll take one badge and one lanyard, thanks!
Terry

2 badges and lanyards for us Dave.

Put me down for one badge by mail.Bill O'Brien

2 badges and Lanyards here.
One for me and one for my wife.
I have to check what her forum name is. She just joined last week.

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Randall Ronne

One Badge and Lanyard here.

Sheryl

One badge and lanyard for me as well. Thanks again!

Tim - Keeping the flame lit...

Put me down for four with Lanyards.
with moving and travels I better pick them up in chicago!
Dale

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Carolyn and I would also each like a badge and the lanyard in honor of our favorite light...Thanks so much for this project. Frank Carbone

Thanks for the feedback everyone! Dave was trying to determine how many lanyards should be ordered -- looks like the correct number is 'a bunch'!

You can now order on line through this posting. No need to reply telling us you will be ordering.

Thanks everyone!

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