Full Version: Beach Party Solution?
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#24]
3 Jan 2007
To: ALL
Maximum "sit down" dinner capacity of 80 people.
Cost would be "comparable" to the other local options we've looked into, with the added benefit of being located within the Hilton and having a stage.
EDITED: 3 Jan 2007 by DGL
From: Toni (TONI56) [#25]
3 Jan 2007
To: ALL
IMO the food prices were not that high, I guess it's what you used to & you are in Vegas so their gonna get you one way or the other. For 3 hours & 50 people that is $21 per person to cover the room. If $50.00 per person
was in most price ranges, that would allow $29.00 for meal (doable) & limited drink. As long as the meal prices did not increase since we were using the Captian's Room. IMO we need more than 2 hours.
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#26]
3 Jan 2007
To: Toni (TONI56) [#25] 3 Jan 2007
I think 3 hours would be ample. 2 isn't enough.
From: JHayes55 [#27]
3 Jan 2007
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#24] 3 Jan 2007
David - I know this has to be a frustrating situation - trying to find a place to keep cost reasonable and still have amenities that we need. Priority one in my mind is the having a good place to socialize - food of lack of it at the party- is not much of a consideration for us. Have you checked with the Hilton about a meeting room with just a cash bar setup and appetizers? I apologize for even asking if you have already done so.
Year before last Xenetech had a room meeting/social room with food (more than appetizers & very good) at the Hilton - I have no idea what it cost.
New Hermes - had a room at the Convention center that they used all day and late into the evening - they had snacks/ appetizers & drinks - could that be a possibility?
In my past life one of the things I had to do was locate and organize meetings rooms (most included meals) in small towns and cities in my area - it was always a pain in the behind. I applaud you for doing this and feel your pain.
From: jeanettebrewer (JEANETTEBREWER2) [#28]
3 Jan 2007
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#27] 3 Jan 2007
Dave,
I have the "scoop" from Xenetech for you. I'll email you the details I have. Jessica Hoffpauir-Freeman (at Xenetech) has set this up the last few years and knows her way around the catering dept. at the Hilton!
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#29]
3 Jan 2007
To: jeanettebrewer (JEANETTEBREWER2) [#28] 3 Jan 2007
I'm awaiting a call from the Hilton activities person.
We'll compare notes. :-)
From: Cody (BOBTNAILER) [#30]
3 Jan 2007
To: ALL
With her personality and connections, there's no limit to the fun!
Hmmm.....she might even show certain equipment manufacturers the huge benefits of hosting this event for us..... ;-)
From: jeanettebrewer (JEANETTEBREWER2) [#31]
3 Jan 2007
To: Cody (BOBTNAILER) [#30] 3 Jan 2007
From: JHayes55 [#32]
3 Jan 2007
To: Cody (BOBTNAILER) [#30] 3 Jan 2007
Cody - Second the motion!! ;-) I like your thinking but sounds like your on the naughty list with Jeanette! >.<
See you soon my friend!
From: JHayes55 [#33]
3 Jan 2007
To: jeanettebrewer (JEANETTEBREWER2) [#31] 3 Jan 2007
From: jeanettebrewer (JEANETTEBREWER2) [#34]
3 Jan 2007
To: JHayes55 [#33] 3 Jan 2007
From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#35]
3 Jan 2007
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#26] 3 Jan 2007
David,
Joe has the solution I think. While the Captains lounge is really nice, and would be a lot of fun a simple meeting roome with a no host bar a pupu's ( appetizers) would work just fine.
Think back to the A&E show in Long Beach two years ago. It was truly just that a meeting room with appetizers and no host bar. Everyone seemed to have a GREAT time.
Just my two cents.
I also vote Aye for Jeanette being second vice president to the commander in charge of the president of the catering/entertainment department chief of the organizational committee chair staff.
Do we have a day yet? I need to make reservations for Cirque de sol whatever "Love".
Thanks
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#36]
3 Jan 2007
To: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#35] 3 Jan 2007
That's the direction we're looking into. As Joe says, the main objective is to find a spot to rub elbows with our comrades. :-)
Thanks for the input.
From: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#37]
3 Jan 2007
To: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#35] 3 Jan 2007
From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#38]
3 Jan 2007
To: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#37] 3 Jan 2007
From: John (ICTJOHN) [#39]
3 Jan 2007
To: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#35] 3 Jan 2007
Just think of the price of THAT name plate when she goes into thingsremembered to get it engraved. 8-O
ex: $3.00 per word - that would be $72.00, but the good news is - that includes the plate! (devil)
From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#40]
3 Jan 2007
To: John (ICTJOHN) [#39] 4 Jan 2007
IT DOES??????? :D
From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#41]
3 Jan 2007
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) 3 Jan 2007
DUDE!
Thursday or Friday? Since it appears that a meeting room is going to be the way to go I submit Thursday, but it really doesn't matter to me one way or another I just need to know so I can make reservations for the Cirque Du Soleil "Love" at the Mirage.
Thanks
EDITED: 3 Jan 2007 by C_BURKE
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#42]
3 Jan 2007
To: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#41] 3 Jan 2007
We're still gunning for Thursday. Still some calls to be made, but (fingers crossed) I think we're on the verge of a very cost-effective solution.
From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#43]
3 Jan 2007
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#42] 3 Jan 2007
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