Full Version: Beach Party Announcement
From: Doug (JDOUG5170) [#28]
12 Dec 2006
To: Toni (TONI56) [#27] 12 Dec 2006
Hilton rooms, while very convenient are becoming hard to get already. To get the nights I wanted, I had to go through my AAA travel planner. Good for me cuz it was also a little less expensive than through direct with the Hilton.
Doug
From: Cody (BOBTNAILER) [#29]
12 Dec 2006
To: ALL
The room prices couldn't be better for us. Free!
Actually, my brother-in-law (Tom - he joined us at The Beach last year) uses his Hilton points to secure a room for us, so the price is really hidden.
It's a nice walk to the Convention Center from the Suites. We always rent a car while we're there, but it stays at the hotel when we go to the show....at least most of the time. My wife LOVES to walk (very fast), so a fat boy like me gets a little winded in the trip (almost to the tune of looking for an oxygen bottle!). If memory serves, it's about a quarter mile or so....not too bad.
I called Lisa (Embassy Suites sales dept) this afternoon, and she told me that all the info for their meeting rooms is on their website: www.eslvcc.com She said something about not guaranteeing dates without a commitment, but I honestly didn't listen to that stuff very well. I-)
Their room(s) will hold up to 192 people, so it should be sufficient.
David - Lisa's direct line is (702) 947-7175. Since you have a good handle on what we'll need, you might want to give her a call. She seemed very nice, and seems to know what she's doing (unlike me today - ever had a day that felt like you worked in a scrap factory?).
EDITED: 14 Dec 2006 by DGL
From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#30]
12 Dec 2006
To: Doug (JDOUG5170) [#28] 12 Dec 2006
Doug,
Did you try going through the ARA? I am sure they have reserved a large block of the rooms for members.
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#31]
12 Dec 2006
To: Cody (BOBTNAILER) [#29] 12 Dec 2006
I'll inquire within. :-)
From: Mick [#32]
12 Dec 2006
To: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#30] 12 Dec 2006
From: Doug (JDOUG5170) [#33]
12 Dec 2006
To: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#30] 12 Dec 2006
Don't belong, and don't intend to (ARA)...but, I got my rooms almost 2 months ago for just under $100 a night. :-) I'm not unhappy. Was checking for another attendee when I discovered that rooms were selling fast...at least that is what they would like us to think!
Doug
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#34]
12 Dec 2006
To: Cody (BOBTNAILER) [#29] 14 Dec 2006
The site you listed is showing up as under construction.
I'll call Lisa tomorrow.
Thanks again,
From: Becky (KIAIJANE) [#35]
12 Dec 2006
To: ALL
Hilton rooms are gone..ARA rate or otherwise. They are totally booked. When I couldn't reserve online, I called the Hilton directly and the girl I talked to said there was nothing left. I got in at the Embassy Suites, I have no idea where that is.
Just a heads up
EDITED: 12 Dec 2006 by KIAIJANE
From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#36]
13 Dec 2006
To: Becky (KIAIJANE) [#35] 13 Dec 2006
Becky, I find that odd. I must have gotten the last one then because I booked mine at the Hilton yesterday.
Sorry you could not get a room there. :-(
From: Becky (KIAIJANE) [#37]
13 Dec 2006
To: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#36] 13 Dec 2006
Yeah me too Chuck. I'm not convinced the girl I talked to had all her crayons in the box because she couldn't find anything with the ARA on it anywhere in their system. But I couldn't even get any kind of room...ARA rate or not. I would have preferred the Hilton since this is the first time in my entire life I am travelling anywhere alone. I would have preferred someplace I had stayed at before.
It seems I have lived all of 2006 outside of my "comfort zone". This will be no different LOL
Still totally stoked for the trip!!
Take care
Becky
From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#38]
13 Dec 2006
To: Becky (KIAIJANE) [#37] 13 Dec 2006
Becky,
Call the Hilton back. If crayon girl answers, ask to speak to someone else. I do not believe that they are sold out. Try again.
Most hotels have a 14 day cancellation policy, so you should be able to cancel you Embassy suites if you are in fact able to stay at the Hilton.
From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#39]
13 Dec 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#1] 13 Dec 2006
David,
Here is a thought. Why not just take over Quarks? I don't mean the back room I mean the whole thing. Private party sort of thing.
It's worth a shot.
From: Becky (KIAIJANE) [#40]
13 Dec 2006
To: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#38] 13 Dec 2006
Well as you suspected, the Hilton was not totally booked. I got the wrong girl on the wrong day. So, the Hilton will have one more resident.
WOO HOO
Let this be a lesson, if the person you are talking to doesn't even know what the ARA is, that should be a red flag that you need to speak to someone else.
Ok, I am finished hijacking this thread.LOL
Oh wait, 2 more cents..I second the motion for Quarks. Heck, there's nobody there most nights anyway.
Thanks Chuck
B
From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#41]
13 Dec 2006
To: ALL
By the way, Becky pointed out to me that my picture is featured prominently on page three of the Education brochure for ARA.
I just wanted you to know that I would be available to autograph your ARA brochure the night of the beach party.
A generic autograph will be available for free.
A premium personal autograph will be available for a fee.
A picture with me (unframed) will be available as well for a fee.
A Framed picture of you with me, personalized and SIGNED will be available for a LARGE fee.
These items are sure to become collectors items so be sure to reserve your space today.
Call NOW to reserve your space. Operators are standing by.
EDITED: 13 Dec 2006 by C_BURKE
From: Dave Jones (DAVERJ) [#42]
13 Dec 2006
To: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#41] 13 Dec 2006
Would this be the same operator that Becky spoke to at the Hilton?
EDITED: 13 Dec 2006 by DAVERJ
From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#43]
13 Dec 2006
To: Dave Jones (DAVERJ) [#42] 14 Dec 2006
Would this be the same operator that Becky spoke to at the Hilton?
Uh, NO!. These are scantilly clad groupie operators.
From: Dee (DEENA-ONLY) [#44]
13 Dec 2006
To: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#41] 14 Dec 2006
I'll take a large framed ONLY if you're wearing your grass skirt.
Dee
From: Becky (KIAIJANE) [#45]
13 Dec 2006
To: ALL
I want mine framed, signed with a copy of the photo of Peter giving Chuck a big ol' smooch!!
Now that, is priceless....
From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#46]
14 Dec 2006
To: Dee (DEENA-ONLY) [#44] 14 Dec 2006
Bring you wallet
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#47]
14 Dec 2006
To: ALL
Some details from Embassy Suites (ES):
In order to schedule a banquet room, (this far out from our actual event date of Feb. 22, 2007) we'd have to commit a block of (10 minimum) rooms.
It's possible to reserve a banquet room, without committing to a block of rooms, but reservations can't be made until a month before the event.
At this time, full price for a room at ES, during the dates we'll be in town, are $229 per night.
ES is willing to negotiate a better price for a block of rooms.
There are two types of dinner arrangements:
Plated or Buffet.
To see the menu and pricing, go to www.eslvcc.com where you can scroll down to find that category.
Obviously, we'll want to look at more options, from other venues.
Just wanted to provide the facts for ES.
EDITED: 14 Dec 2006 by DGL
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