I think a picture contest would be ideal. Fun, simple, and no room for people to get into heated discussions about. I think it would be fun to have themed weeks. Like..."weirdest sleeping pose" or "funniest face" etc.
I am assuming we would do votes? But we would have to be a bit on the look out. Though having a contest and gift baskets would definitely recruit new members, it could cause members to create many accounts to just vote for themselves. Unless we do a post minimum before being allowed to participate in contests.
Either way, excellent idea.
GreenDog, if you need help with anything, let me know. I got my own business and I literally sit in front of the comp all day so I'm logged onto forums all day. Haha. Bad Economy = Slow as heck @ work.