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We're excited to share this "Idea of the Week", submitted by either the MAiZE staff or one of your fellow siteowners. There never seems to be a shortage of ideas and the truth is that some of the best originate with all of you! So, if you ever have an idea you'd like us to pass along to the group, please just send it our way. Also, please remember that we'll be archiving these ideas on the siteowner web site, so that you can go back and view them whenever you like.
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This week's Idea was submitted by Kathy Sherman from Sherman Farm in Center Conway, NH. Utilizing the beauty of a tree on the property, Kathy added a few wooden directional arrows that created a navigational tool for customers!
Questions? You can reach Kathy at kathy@shermanfarmnh.com
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Special Discount Offer on Little Logs...
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Remember playing with Lincoln Logs as a child? Imagine taking that to a new level and giving your guests the chance to build their own cabin! A and J Toys, an Amish company in Pennsylvania, is offering all MAiZE sites a 10% discount on any Little Logs Cabin Kits ordered by May 15. In addition, they will provide free shipping for orders of 10 or more.
Cabin Specs
All boards are hand dipped in Sikkens outdoor finish sealer
Made of Eastern White Pine
Commercial kits are updated with new modifications that include screws in tabs and extra re-enforcement in roof
Commercial Starter Kit (3" X 4') $248
Commercial Medium Kit (4' X 5') $388
Commercial Deluxe Kit (5 X 6'6") $528
Storage Shed for Kits $173 un-assembled and $189 assembled
To Order
Call Jake, with A and J Toys, at 717-866-1565 or fax 717-866-6772
Tried & Tested
We have 2 sets of "Little Logs." The were hugely popular with our guests - not so much with our staff (there is a lot of clean up throughout the day - people build them, but don't take them apart and put them away). For us, customers built and tore down the cabins 10+ times a day. We had a lot of trouble with tabs breaking off and roof pieces getting split, but have worked with the company to remedy the situation and we have some solutions. We redesigned the roof truss & reinforced the ends of each roof piece. We will be purchasing 2 new modified sets for 2011. We are hopeful and cautiously optimistic that the improvements we have made will make it even better for this year.
Jack Coleman, Cherry Crest Adventure Farm
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Special Discount Offer from Loftus
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You'll squeal when you see how we’re going to make it even easier for you to make a bundle this Halloween Season! Loftus International is offering Spooktacular Savings to members of The MAiZE for the 2011 Halloween Season!
Loftus International is THE preferred vendor for Pig Noses! But did you know….
We also have 100’s of other items for Halloween? For a list of our top selling Halloween items, CLICK HERE. You can also go to our website www.loftus.com or call 1-800-453-4879.
Here’s what Loftus International is offering members of The MAiZE for 2011:
- Prepaid freight with any order over $250.00 (Up to 10% of the order total that ships)
- 3 case discount pricing on products
We make it so convenient, you won’t have to shop around! We’re in business to help your business succeed! If you have never bought from us before, give us a call so we can set up your account with the discount.
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We've had a request to send out an Idea of the Week on the topic of season passes. To help us compile and share the best info possible, please CLICK HERE if you currently offer season passes to answer five quick questions.
* Also, if you can, please email a sample of what your card looks like.
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2011 Application for Two $1000 Scholarships
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Daniel Huffstutler, a good friend and former MAIZE owner, was one of the first to bring the corn maze concept to the southern states, opening a location in his hometown of Locust Fork, Alabama in 1998. In the spring of 1999, at the age of 24, Daniel unexpectedly suffered a brain aneurysm and passed away. The Daniel Huffstutler Memorial Scholarship was established in 2007 to honor his memory and help further his passion and love for agriculture.
The annual scholarship, now in its 5th year, provides an immediate family member of a MAiZE owner with $1000 toward their college education. Applications are due July 15 and the winners will be announced by mid-August. Applications are reviewed and scored by the 6 members of our MAiZE Siteowner Advisory Board and this year two scholarships will be awarded:
$1000 MAiZE-sponsored Scholarship
$1000 Jumping Pillow USA-sponsored Scholarship
To download a copy of the 2011 application, CLICK HERE.
Applicants must be enrolled in college for Fall 2011. Previous winners are not eligible, however applications can be resubmitted by former applicants who have not yet received the scholarship award. Best of luck to all of this year’s applicants...
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Archive of Ideas of the Week
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If you'd like to browse through past Ideas of the Week, you can access them by visiting the Resource section of the siteowner website OR by clicking HERE. This link takes you to the most recent Ideas. Older ones, dating back several years are also on the siteowner site. |
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The MAiZE Inc.; PO Box 367, Spanish Fork, UT 84660; 888-798-0596
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