ActiveRain winner

 

Congratulations to Jo Soss for her winning Week One post, Naval Base Kitsap |Online Relocation Package | Week One | Kitsap County Homeownership.  Your 500 points for winning Week One are in the mail!

The judges decision was unanimous, yet there were many other fine posts including close runner-up, Sally Cheeseman, with Military Relocation- Schofield Barracks & Wheeler Army Air Field-Honolulu County Hawaii

Other top bloggers for Week One are Lawrence Yerkes, Julie Neerings, Mark Ryan and John S. Murphy.  By the way, John is a new member and this is his first ever blog post on ActiveRain!

 

This is really a fun contest, with different judges each week, and all scores carrying forward for a cumulative score to determine the overall winner(s).   It's not too late to participate - Just read the guidelines on the post, Military Relocation Contest, and be sure to post your entry in the comments so judges can find them.

Many many thanks to the judges for Week One - Rich Jacobson, Thesa Chambers and Donna Yates!

 

 

 

Week One Entries:  
 
Naval Base KitsapJo Sosshttp://activerain.com/blogsview/400529/Naval-Base-Kitsap-Online
Naval Base KitsapJo Sosshttp://activerain.com/blogsview/400601/Naval-Base-Kitsap-Relocation
Naval Base KitsapJo Sosshttp://activerain.com/blogsview/403053/Naval-Base-Kitsap-Online
Naval Base KitsapJo Sosshttp://activerain.com/blogsview/403223/Naval-Base-Kitsap-Online
Naval Base KitsapJo Sosshttp://activerain.com/blogsview/408962/Naval-Base-Kitsap-Online
Hill AFBJulie Neeringshttp://activerain.com/blogsview/403168/Hill-AFB-Relocation-and
Hill AFBJullie Neeringshttp://activerain.com/blogsview/403095/Hill-AFB-Relocation-and
Hill AFBJulie Neeringshttp://activerain.com/blogsview/407495/Welcome-to-the-Heart
McQuire AFBLawrence Yerkeshttp://activerain.com/blogsview/402580/Relocation-Welcome-Package-McGuire
Ft Dix -               N/ALawrence Yerkeshttp://activerain.com/blogsview/402444/Relocation-Welcome-Package-Fort
Ft CarsonKristen Sennhttp://activerain.com/blogsview/403489/Fort-Carson-Hazardous-Weather
Wright Patterson AFBMark Ryanhttp://activerain.com/blogsview/404408/Wright-Patterson-Air-Force
Ft CampbellRoland Woodworthhttp://activerain.com/blogsview/403589/Military-Relocation-Fort-Campbell
Ft CampbellRoland Woodworthhttp://activerain.com/blogsview/410974/Military-Relocation-Fort-Campbell
Hunter Airfield Christy Powershttp://activerain.com/blogsview/403181/You-got-orders-now
Patrick AFBJohn S Murphyhttp://activerain.com/blogsview/404729/Patrick-AFB-Housing-and
Camp LejeuneCynthia Tilghamhttp://activerain.com/blogsview/405783/Child-Care-Directory-for
Charleston AFBBelinda Sanchezhttp://activerain.com/blogsview/404873/MILITARY-RELOCATION-Charleston-Air
Charleston AFBBelinda Sanchezhttp://activerain.com/blogsview/408219/Charleston-Air-Force-Base
Ft. Wainwright & Eielson AFBJesse & Kathy Cliftonhttp://activerain.com/blogsview/404530/Fairbanks-Relocation-Package-Fairbanks
QuanticoDana Fosterhttp://activerain.com/blogsview/403378/Miltary-Relocating-to-Quantico
Hunter Airfield Christy Powershttp://activerain.com/blogsview/407722/Relocation-Hunter-Army-Airfield
Ft BraggLatonia Parkshttp://activerain.com/blogsview/410434/Ft-Bragg-NC
Wheeler Army AirfieldSally Cheesemanhttp://activerain.com/blogsview/410550/Military-Relocation-Schofield-Barracks
West PointRay Zwarthttp://activerain.com/blogsview/410059/Links-for-military-relocation

MCAS Cherry PointSonja Babichttp://activerain.com/blogsview/401836/Craven-County-Schools-Report
MCAS Cherry PointSonja Babichttp://activerain.com/blogsview/403324/-Military-and-Veterans

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26 Comments on Jo Soss Wins Week One in Military Relocation Contest

MAR
11
2008
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Margaret, maybe some day a "newbie" like myself could be good enough at blogging and dare to enter a contest like this!  Anyway, thanks for commenting on my clock picture I used in my "Don't sleep in"  blog.
2:05pm • #1
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Vickie - One of the top five bloggers entered his very first ActiveRain post.  You can do it, too, if you're eligible!
2:07pm • #2
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Margaret....  this was an awesome idea... sorry that I didn't have time to participate...  just too much on my plate. And I read a few of these, very well written. Again, great idea of promoting this and what a great way for the member to get themselves out there in their local area.

jeff belonger
2:26pm • #3
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How exciting! Thanks again Margaret for this awesome idea you had and thanks for all the work it takes to run a great contest. I have read some amazing articles. This is much needed motivation today as I have hit a little "bloggers block" and still have 2 articles to write for this week!! Thanks again!
2:36pm • #4
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Wow!  That explains that post - I thought it was wonderful - I had no idea it was for a contest!  Perfection!
2:47pm • #5
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Jeff, that's great news you're so busy, but you still have another three weeks.  We could use a post from a lender for ALL of us to link with, that explains the calculations for using partial VA elligibility.  Many of our military relo clients could use that to finance their homes.

Jo, Congratulations - those are some amazing pieces of work.  'Glad I'm not competing against you!  By the way, I posted this announcement to Localism in your area.

Courtney, Prett good, huh?  Still three more weeks, if you'd like to enter.  Even if you don't win, you'll end up with a nice relocation package for military and civilian transferees...
3:39pm • #6
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Margaret, great contest.  Unfortunately I was too busy last week to get an entry in, but got mine in early for this week.  I'll have to go take a look at all the wonderful entries from last week.

Congratulations to Jo, Sally, and all the other participants! 
4:16pm • #7
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I bookmarked this post with all the links to the entries....something like this could also be a determining factor on who I can refer clients pcsing from here to the continental u.s. 

Thanks for the contest Margaret. It took a lot for me to put that together from all the posts I've written along the way....and also showed me what I need to add! :)

 
4:21pm • #8
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Looks like I've still got time....guess I'd better get on it!

4:27pm • #9
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Brian - I wondered where you were!  You're too good at this type of thing not to enter.  You can even re-cycle some previous posts by tweaking them for use in a military relocation package.

Sally - I know how exhausting these relo posts can be, just coming off that Local Expert contest.  Your entry was awesome, and I look forward to seeing more in the future!

Audrey - Yes, that would be great.  Are you entering for Aberdeen?  Annapolis? Fort Meade????   (If Annapolis isn't too far for you, that might be the most likely staging market.)  So many options for you.  While it won't directly attract business, since you deal with sellers and not buyers, you'll provide links that agents can use in their relo posts (with your permission) and sellers may find your posts, as well.
5:36pm • #10
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Margaret - thank you for the opportunity to act as a judge for the week - it was great fun and I learned a lot - found some great bloggers and really did enjoy it.
5:42pm • #11
That's great, way to go.
7:50pm • #12
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Hi Margaret,
There were so great posts. The contest is a great way to keep us on task.  Thanks for all your work and time.
8:44pm • #13
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Thesa - Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Brian - Did you read her post?  Amazing!  LOTS of good relocation posts!

Cynthia - Loved reading your post, and I hope you ou'll enter some more.  Just think, you'll be all ready when that next transferee calls!  We're getting more of those great posts, like we had when putting the military directories together - 'wish we could maintain that quality in this group.
8:49pm • #14
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Margaret: I am not part of that other group/contest...this was enough for me. :)
8:56pm • #15
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Sally, GREAT job!  I always love your posts with all their beautiful pictures, your positive attitude, and your genuine love of all things Hawaii
9:00pm • #16
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Great choice and all of the entries show how well everyone is thinking about their military clients.  I've been out showing houses to a couple who found me through my posts so YIPPEE!
10:20pm • #17
MAR
12
2008
121,618 Points 2 Featured Posts Outside Blog
Margaret~Congrats to Jo! She does have an awesome post for sure. What a great example everybody has been on this. Thank you for your encouragement and support in the fabulous group and contest, I know you have put in a lot of hard work to make the military relocation group and directories a huge success. Enjoy your week!
2:46am • #18
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Cindy - Way to go!  That's what this is all about, right?

Julie - Your post were terrific and I look forward to seeing another one or two this week!
6:47am • #19
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Congratulations. Your post was great. It had everything. And congratulations to Sally. You both did wonderful jobs.
12:55pm • #20
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Thanks Christy!  And what do you think of the fact that John's first ever ActiveRain post was such a hit with the judges!
5:56pm • #21
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Way to go Margaret. Am surprised to see only one Ft. Bragg entry, and none for Ft. Benning, of Ft. Hood. Those are the big ones.

best 
6:02pm • #22
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Gary, thanks for checking in.  There are agents working that area, but they may have other priorities than creating relo packages for their area.  We're very pleased to have over 25 entries in week 1.  Usually entires don't really come in until the last week or even few days!
6:13pm • #23
MAR
13
2008
387,303 Points 3 Featured Posts Outside Blog
Margaret...... just wanted to stop by and congratulate Jo Stoss for the winning entry !
1:36am • #24
MAR
14
2008
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I am very impressed with the winner, Jo Soss' entry.  It bums me out that I haven't had the time to write something so useful for our relocating military personnel.  Hopefully this weekend will give me the time to get my act together.  Great contest, btw!
5:23pm • #25
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Roland, thank you for participating - it looks like you're on your way to a substantial relo package to use in your business!

Chelle, still 2.5 weeks to go!  That's plenty of time to put together a nice little relocation package for anyone relocating to your area.
5:26pm • #26

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