I would like to clarify the 90 day rule. After we reviewed our paperwork Monday morning after the stuff hit the fan, we found out that we did no miss the deadline for Lula, MS contest. It was received in the KCBS office 91 days before the event. The hoopla was over a letter of credit for prize money. We've been doing this 11 years and never had to provide a letter. We also have never lowered prize money after it was advertised. That's a rumor. Nobody at KCBS informed us to provide the letter. In hindsight, I'm sure the BOD had wished somebody from the office had notified us and we would not be having any issues. The 90 rule is for first time contests and I can see where that may be a good idea. Established events should have a different time frame for securing sponsors etc. We know what we're doing, so don't need 90 days to prepare. I will say the BOD, with the exception of one member, is doing what they can to make this situation right. We're hoping a solution will be made early next week that benefits us all.

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