[Deptheads] Move to the Sheraton for Gateway? Decide NOW!

[Heather]

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From: Eric M. Aldrich I <ealdrich at penguinlust.org>
Date: Apr 30, 2008 6:51 PM
Subject: Re: [Deptheads] More parking info
To: deptheads at strategicon.net

Tim pretty much spelled out the strategy exactly. We are trying to talk to
the Westin, as we only left since we had no choice. If I could get the
Hilton, I'd take it, but the only thing we have for certain is the Sheraton.

Again, with this in mind, department heads should seriously look at:

http://www.sheratonlosangeles.com/meetings/index.html

I mean it. This might be our only choice if we want to move NOW, and it
needs to be studied as objectively as possible.

Eric

On Mon, Apr 28, 2008 at 11:33:15PM -0700, Tim wrote:
> Gamex '08 is kind of a done deal.  I suggest we look at the bright side
> of this.  If this had to happen, Gamex is the con to have it happen to.
> As Eric pointed out, this puts the Radisson in breach of contract.
> Frankly I think we should be thankful.  I don't think the Raddison is
> viable simply from the standpoint of the rooms.  I heard more complaints
> about the rooms than anything else.  Forget the parking, forget the
> layout...if the con attendees won't stay in the hotel, the rest doesn't
> matter.  We were also screwed by the change of ownership, but the
> current situation is our "Get out of Jail Free Card" with the Radisson.
> My opinion is we should make the best deal we can for Gamex and plan on
> moving Gateway '08.
>
> Lets investigate the other hotels...stay in the rooms, check the dates
> and layouts and decide which hotel works.  Eric can pick people to
> review them.  We just need to be systematic and and get it done then we
> can decide.
>
> If you want my two sesterces, I say we should look very seriously at the
> Sheraton and the Hilton.  I would recommend we don't approach the Westin
> again any time soon.  We will look  like beggars with our "hats in our
> hands".  So for now that leaves the Sheraton and the Hilton.  The
> Sheraton has the dates free, the rooms are ok and I believe the
> "frequent flyer miles" from the Westin work there.  Those are two big
> points in its favor.
>
> Anyway, like I said...those are my two sesterces.
>
> Tim
>
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