[NoVa-Corvairs] Action Needed - Electronic Vote for Vair Fair Location by Monday 07 August

[Bryan Blackwell]

Ron, thanks for doing the legwork.  I did a quick check of events on 
the CORSA calendar, and the hotel costs range from $45 to $85, so I 
have some concern there.  It's a nice hotel, but we may be priced a 
little too high.  There are, however, several pluses to this place - 
the free breakfast, dedicated lot, etc.  I don't know that it adds up 
to a significantly better event than we had at Manassas - there is 
something to be said for the hotel being the backdrop and once you're 
above a certain point it doesn't matter enough.

I think my bottom line is no with this pricing - if we can get them to 
move down somewhat in a few areas then I would change my mind.

Room rate - $89
Hospitality/Meeting room - right now it's $1700 for both.  I'd like to 
see < $1000.
Banquet - $54 for two is too much.  If they have a decent buffet option 
for under $20/person that might work.

We should review the numbers from the previous events to see how many 
registrants we're looking at.

Curt's point is well taken that we have some money in the bank so we 
can be a bit flexible given that several folks want to have the Vair 
Fair "somewhere besides Manassas".

On Aug 3, 2006, at 8:40 PM, RVTUM at aol.com wrote:

> Members-
>
> We have spoken with the Best Western in Leesburg and were provided  
> the below
> information for the Vair Fair:  Please respond with a  vote for or 
> against
> this location by 10pm  Monday. I will be home all weekend, if anyone 
> would like
> to meet at the hotel to  look things over before voting, let me know.  
> As a
> back up, I'll be  contacting the Holiday Inn Manassas tomorrow.