2011 Chief Delphi Web Hug

[Brandon Martus]

Sorry for the late details .. but we do have t-shirts, giveaways, etc., and want to get everybody together to meet face to face.

What: 2011 Chief Delphi Web Hug
When: Thursday, April 28, 2011 Noon
Where: Outside the Hall of Fame area.
Who: You have a forum account? You're invited.

Mike Martus (from Chief Delphi) will give a quick hello, let people meet & greet, share some quick statistics and hand out some raffle prizes. It shouldn't take too long.

Just like the past few years, we will be having a raffle this year. It will work the same way as previous years. Starting now, we will be giving away 35 raffle tickets each hour. I lost track of time this year (again), so the time to get raffle tickets is being compressed into 1 week instead of 2. You'll see the link show up top above the spotlight -- it will show for 1 minute (the 47th minute of each hour). We'll be picking the winners before the webhug, to save some time, but you must be present to win and pick up your prize.

If you don't know what the Web Hug is, and want to learn about previous years, see these links:

photos: webhug photos (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/../media/photos/tags/webhug)
info: 2010 (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84997)
info: 2009 (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?t=76393) 2008 (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?t=66428) 2007 (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?t=56226) 2006 (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?t=46313) 2005 (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?t=36847) 2004 (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27095) 2003 (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19785) 2002 (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3517) 2001 (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13516)

[Zach O]

Time to set my alarm for xx:45 again!

I'm super excited to be attending the Web Hug again this year. Meeting some members of the Chief Delphi community is really cool.

[Libby K]

Hoorah, I'll be there!

[Pjohn1959]

Whoo Hooo!

Got my ticket.

See everybody in a few days!

[Navid Shafa]

"Tickets are given out FIRST come, FIRST served.
You can get one between 4/20 and 4/25."

Super excited, got my ticket! Does this mean that we can only get one ticket? Or can I apply for multiple tickets?

[rtfgnow]

Is ther any limit on tickets or advantage to having multiple tickets?

[Brandon Martus]

Just 1 ticket this time, since I was late to get this going.

[Navid Shafa]

No problem, this was just my first time so I wasn't sure. I'm pretty stoked, thanks for organizing it!

[musicgurl1329]

I can't wait to finally go!

[Billfred]

I might even be able to make this one!

(famous last words...)

[Refresh]

I can't wait to go either! and now the rest of the week is going to be spent stalking that link...

[BandChick]

Will there be text reminders set up this year? Or do I have to set my own alarm reminder?

[Cyberphil]

Can't wait for my first web hug! I received my ticket last night (11:47) after reading this thread. It was worth the wait. :D

[Refresh]

Got my ticket then realized that I don't have a printer at college so I have to wait to get home before printing out this the ticket.

edit: dang it, lost the ticket...

[Dancin103]

Awwww I wish I could go but it's during the Chairman's Chat. I'm sure everyone will have a blast! :)

Cass

[Liz Smith]

Finally found it...

If you go to

http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/webhug.php

It will show any tickets you have already won. The tickets are not lost forever if you can't print it immediately. :)

[Refresh]

Finally found it...

If you go to

http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/webhug.php

It will show any tickets you have already won. The tickets are not lost forever if you can't print it immediately. :)

thank you so much!!!

[rtfgnow]

Has anyone ever been 36th or higher to click on the link?

[Wayne Doenges]

I've got a golden ticket :rolleyes:

[Bill_B]

I've got a golden ticket :rolleyes:

Did you drop into your Dew?

[GaryVoshol]

I could have gotten a ticket; I clicked in the 47th minute. But since I'm not going to St Louis ... sigh.

[The Cyborg]

I didn't get a ticket yet, but I did pay $47 to fill my tank today. :(

I think I should win something for that :p


Bonus Points: I was also wearing a Chief Delphi shirt when I got gas. I'm gonna try to find a Juggernauts shirt to wear next time.

[Megan514]

Very new CD user here... (Well at least with an account xD) What exactly is the Web Hug? I know it's a meet and greet kind of thing, but I'm still a bit confused. Is it just kind of a hang out and talk sort of thing? Please excuse my n00bnes... :]

[Billfred]

Very new CD user here... (Well at least with an account xD) What exactly is the Web Hug? I know it's a meet and greet kind of thing, but I'm still a bit confused. Is it just kind of a hang out and talk sort of thing? Please excuse my n00bnes... :]

You've got the gist of it already! It's a great chance to put a face to the names (beyond that which the Who Am I pictures already do).

[Megan514]

You've got the gist of it already! It's a great chance to put a face to the names (beyond that which the Who Am I pictures already do).

Cool! I love this type of thing. I'm going to try to get my ticket tonight! :D

Edit: Got my ticket! See you guys there! :]

[CD Mom]

I didn't get a ticket yet, but I did pay $47 to fill my tank today. :(

I think I should win something for that :p


Bonus Points: I was also wearing a Chief Delphi shirt when I got gas. I'm gonna try to find a Juggernauts shirt to wear next time.

Mary if the Juggernauts shirt works can I borrow it? See you in St. Louis!

[Karibou]

Mary if the Juggernauts shirt works can I borrow it? See you in St. Louis!

Can I have it next? Gas is eating my paychecks alive >.<



I got my ticket on Thursday, but forgot to post. I don't know what my schedule will be like, so hopefully I'll see you all there!

[1086VEX]

Got my ticket! hopefully my flight stays on schedule so i can make it on time! the last 2 years have been a blast!

[treffk]

I got my ticket! I'm excited.

[Mike Martus]

SolidWorks again has donated a few hundred copies
for me to pass out to students. They will be passed out at the Hall of Fame - Team 51 --------if you can find it!

Limited quantity. Newest Edition!

[Barry Bonzack]

Will there be text reminders set up this year? Or do I have to set my own alarm reminder?

I'm echoing that a text reminder would be great if you can find time to set this up for us.

See you all there!

[Barry Bonzack]

Been on at the 47th minute twice today, didn't see a link for a raffle either time :(

[1986titans]

I was also waiting for the 47th minute, so I came here and started looking through the posts. I guess the raffle tickets were only handed out 4/20 to 4/25.

[BandChick]

Yup, according to the WebHug Raffle page (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/webhug.php) tickets were only available through the 25th.

[jcbc]

I was told that my raffle ticket might have been called. Unfortunately, I was in the Dome trying to get a quick bite to eat (which wasn't so quick) and missed the Web Hug. Sorry I didn't get to meet anyone.

[Pjohn1959]

I think they called everyone that had registered for a ticket. I know that Mike called about 6 pages of names.

Thanks for meeting, and I really like the VEX gyro I got. Our programmer was excited about getting it, and can't wait to put it on next year's robot to try it out.

[elemental]

I think they called everyone that had registered for a ticket. I know that Mike called about 6 pages of names.


I was at the Web Hug with a ticket and I never heard my name called. Never the less I was able to get a Solidworks CD after 3PM! The CD will be a great help to my team as we might have a mentor that knows Solidworks next year.

The Web Hug was pretty cool and it was nice to see some CheifDelphi members in real life.

[Karibou]

I got a shirt and one of the Solidworks copies. I don't think anyone can realize how excited our lead CAD monkey (Mr. Pockets on CD) was when I told him that I have a copy of the new Solidworks for him. He didn't believe that I didn't want to keep it for myself :rolleyes:

Thank you Mike Martus for hosting the event! It was great to finally meet the people I've been talking with for years.

[Alex Cormier]

I hope the people who got Two Pencil Designs items are happy! I know I was happy when we got a shirt, a vex gyro and a copy of solidworks. :)

[Steve W]

Having to inspect stopped me from making it. Next year, I'll be there next year.

[KathieK]

Thank you to Chief Delphi for hosting the annual Hug - it's always nice to see everyone! And thank you for the Nano Habitat and Solidworks!

[Cynette]

I was disappointed to miss it this year. I had my ticket, too! But with the bad weather, my arrival was delayed and I didn't make it to St. Louis until after it was over! :(

Next year! :)

[Barry Bonzack]

This is one of my favorite Championship traditions, thank you for continuing it.

[Navid Shafa]

Thanks everyone for making this possible. I'll be wearing my VEX hat, since the medium shirts ran out :(

I was hoping that since I'd got my ticket at the very first 47th minute after the hour it was posted that would put me near the top, the random raffle factor was cool... Oh well, My girlfriend got a shirt, so maybe I'll just steal hers every now an then :p

The new copy of Solidworks will be a nice addition to my new collection (Thanks Lydia for the copy of Autodesk Inventor 2012, it pays to know a Dean's lister!)

I saw a bunch of people that I was excited to meet, and I'm glad that KoKo Ed was queuing our field so I could meet him even if he couldn't make it to the web-hug!

A great final season as a student, Thanks again everyone!

[jblay]

Second straight year that I missed the webhug, gahhh. You guys ever consider doing it at the end of one of the days or during the party?

Also such a great tradition and I am glad it has come with us to St. Louis.