[Deptheads] Preliminary attendance numbers

[Eric Burgess]

Was something already sent out that talked about how long and what we
lose during their renovation (plus, how long until a real parking lot
and whether the hotel will even be able to include that cost in with
future room reservations).

I seriously think we got a pass from people this time but next time,
they will do something else, especially if the facilities are more
limited.

...ERB
www.boardgamebabylon.com



On Tue, Sep 9, 2008 at 8:22 AM, Norman Carlson <carlsonnorm at yahoo.com> wrote:
> Yes, not only is it possible, I have no doubt that they will raise the cost
> of the space. Depending on how much they increase the costs, will depend on
> weather or not we should move, again. I mean they could still be the low
> bid. As much as I hate, hate, being there, I have been unable to find
> another location that would meet our needs with in our budget.
>
> Norm
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: twinkles girl <twinkles_girl at hotmail.com>
> To: deptheads at strategicon.net
> Sent: Tuesday, September 9, 2008 7:54:32 AM
> Subject: RE: [Deptheads] Preliminary attendance numbers
>
> I am wondering if the cost of the rooms and convention space will go up
> after the remodel? I mean, isn't that kinda what the Westin did? Keep their
> costs down while all the construction was going on and then raise their
> prices once it was finished. I know I am probably missing details, but I'm
> just saying. Isn't it possible the Radisson will raise their prices once
> they are finished.
>
>
> Lori
> TwinklesGirl
>
> ________________________________
> Date: Tue, 9 Sep 2008 07:44:39 -0700
> From: carlsonnorm at yahoo.com
> Subject: Re: [Deptheads] Preliminary attendance numbers
> To: deptheads at strategicon.net
>
> When the remodel of the hotel is finished, we will love being there. We need
> to stick it out! We need to include the remodel plans in our next fliers so
> that the attendees know what the future plans are for the hotel.
>
> Norm
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Eric Burgess <erburgess at gmail.com>
> To: deptheads at strategicon.net
> Sent: Monday, September 8, 2008 8:29:43 PM
> Subject: Re: [Deptheads] Preliminary attendance numbers
>
> I sincerely hope so. If there was one overriding theme of the
> conversations I heard it was that we needed to move. People were
> already unhappy with the hotel and now they are furious. I think
> people gave us a pass on this one since they knew it was a last minute
> situation. But I don't think they will support us again. Orccon
> desperately needs to be at a new hotel or location.
>
> I know that a heck of a lot of legwork has already been done to find a
> new place but I still think it is time to redouble efforts and come up
> with other alternatives. Hey, the first two BGG.cons were at an office
> building built next to a hotel.
>
> There was a fellow on the Yahoo groups who suggested a good, formal
> RFP process to help find a location. I'm not sure if this was done in
> the past or not but I think we'd benefit from that. I also think if we
> cannot find something on our own, we should really reach out to the
> trusted members of the community for suggestions. There has got to be
> somewhere in Southern California that can hold us.
>
> To be honest, if we don't move Orccon the situation may solve itself.
> We may require a much smaller venue.
>
> ...ERB
> www.boardgamebabylon.com
>
>
>
> On Mon, Sep 8, 2008 at 7:28 PM, Heather <heather at gibsongirl.net> wrote:
>> So we're thinking about ORCCON now right?  and a new hotel???  - Heather
>>
>> On 9/6/08, Eric M. Aldrich I <ealdrich at penguinlust.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> 332 pre reg
>>> 320 volunteers, staff, exhibitors
>>> 273 at the door
>>>
>>> So 925. There will be duplicates -- I need to weed them out. But we're
>>> going to come in around 900. Last year was 850. So we're up about 9
>>> percent
>>> on the high side (so we beat Mondo! Barely....) and worse case we're up
>>> about 6 percent.
>>>
>>> Given the parking, I'm pleased. Not what I hoped for, but not bad.
>>>
>>> Thanks again everyone.
>>>
>>> Eric
>>>
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