Who may enter?
Any registered member may enter.
When does the contest begin?
You may begin posting your photographs immediately. Voting will commence on Nov 1st.
How do I enter?
Simply post your photographs to the “Hat Box Competition” area in the photo gallery. Your name will automatically be entered. Please limit number of photographs to three.
Where do I post my photographs?
In the “Hat Box Competition” area of the photo gallery.
When does voting begin?
I will post a polled thread in which you may vote on Nov 1st. The vote will end at midnight on Nov 30th.  All registered members may vote.
What are the prizes?
First Prize: $50 in cash
Second Prize: upgraded membership
Third Prize: upgraded membership
20 minimum entries required for prizes to be awarded.
Miscellaneous:
Winning entries will have their photographs posted to cgchiefs.com on their own web page.

Registered members will now be eligible for free upgrades in subscription services when referring new members to the board.

How does it work?
At intervals of 10, 25, and 50 referrals, members will receive an upgrade in their subscription services.

For example, if you are not currently subscribing to a service and receive credit for 10 referrals, you will earn a free basic subscription for one year.  If you already have the basic subscription, you will upgrade to the silver plan and your subscription year will begin on that date. 

It is possible to receive three free upgrades throughout the year.

The referral rewards program begins today 12 August 2007.  Please email BMCS Dennis Endicott (ret) at end1962@aol.com when you reach eligibility.

Registered members will receive free access to non-subscribed sections of the discussion board, 2 MB of photo hosting server space, and 1 free classified ad.
CPO Mess Subscribers will receive access to the CPO Mess forum, 3 MB of photo hosting server space, and 5 classified ads.
Silver Package Subscribers will receive access to the CPO Mess forum, 4 MB of photo hosting server space, and 10 classfied ads.
Gold Package Subscribers will receive access to the CPO Mess forum, 5 MB of photo hosting server space, and 15 classified ads.
Platinum Package Subscribers will receive access to the CPO Mess forum, 6 MB of photo hosting server space, and 20 classified ads.

To subscribe to one of packages, go to My Options > Paid Subscriptions >

Fees:
CPO Mess:   $12 per year
Silver:            $24 per year
Gold:             $45 per year
Platinum:        $70 per year