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Shaun Jurgemeyer
May 20, 2009, 9:50:55 PM5/20/09
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Hi All,
I've been doing my best to find rates for various places around the
cities. So far I've gotten some quotes from the Hilton, the UofM
Continuing Ed building, and the UofM Campus Club. Chad got a quote
from the Depot in St Paul as well.
The best one so far seems to be the Campus Club. The prices of the
rooms are low and the food and drink minimum is only $650. Food and
drink would probably end up being significantly more than that though,
assuming we have lunch. The big downside is that the big room is only
available on weekends, so a weekday schedule would be out. The
details can be viewed here:
http://www1.umn.edu/cclub/private.html
It says 5 hours max, but I asked about the whole day and the fees are
only marginally higher.
The CE building was on the cheaper side ~6K per day including lunch.
5K if we make people pay their own parking. I'm not as thrilled about
the space though, but you be the judge:
http://www.cce.umn.edu/conferencecenter/
The depot had a minimum food & beverage fee of 6K and fairly cheap
room rental, but we don't have details on equipment rental etc.
Either way, that seems pretty high for just food.
The Hilton seems bad so far. They have crazy fees for every bit of
equipment and wireless internet. Aside from that the room rates &
food were similar to the others. I am trying to follow up on a group
rate for internet since that was such a huge fee.
I have contacted the Hyatt as well and expect info from them
tomorrow. Their internet & equipment fees seemed more sane, but I
don't know about room rental etc yet.
I contacted the U conference and event services directly. They gave
me the CE building. If there are other spaces that they have that
you're interested in, let me know, and I can follow up on that.
Please let me know what you think about the options so far. If you
have other venues that you'd like me to look into or if you've found
out some info yourself, please post.
I've been doing my best to find rates for various places around the
cities. So far I've gotten some quotes from the Hilton, the UofM
Continuing Ed building, and the UofM Campus Club. Chad got a quote
from the Depot in St Paul as well.
The best one so far seems to be the Campus Club. The prices of the
rooms are low and the food and drink minimum is only $650. Food and
drink would probably end up being significantly more than that though,
assuming we have lunch. The big downside is that the big room is only
available on weekends, so a weekday schedule would be out. The
details can be viewed here:
http://www1.umn.edu/cclub/private.html
It says 5 hours max, but I asked about the whole day and the fees are
only marginally higher.
The CE building was on the cheaper side ~6K per day including lunch.
5K if we make people pay their own parking. I'm not as thrilled about
the space though, but you be the judge:
http://www.cce.umn.edu/conferencecenter/
The depot had a minimum food & beverage fee of 6K and fairly cheap
room rental, but we don't have details on equipment rental etc.
Either way, that seems pretty high for just food.
The Hilton seems bad so far. They have crazy fees for every bit of
equipment and wireless internet. Aside from that the room rates &
food were similar to the others. I am trying to follow up on a group
rate for internet since that was such a huge fee.
I have contacted the Hyatt as well and expect info from them
tomorrow. Their internet & equipment fees seemed more sane, but I
don't know about room rental etc yet.
I contacted the U conference and event services directly. They gave
me the CE building. If there are other spaces that they have that
you're interested in, let me know, and I can follow up on that.
Please let me know what you think about the options so far. If you
have other venues that you'd like me to look into or if you've found
out some info yourself, please post.
Bill Turner
May 21, 2009, 6:25:22 AM5/21/09
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I intended to look into a few options now that I am back. Is there a
criteria checklist of some sort that can be used so that we can make
sure we are asking all the right questions and comparing apples to
apples?
I will call the Marriott, Radisson, Millenium and Sheraton (all
downtown Minneapolis). We should probably consider some of the hotels
in the suburbs, as well. Oftentimes when I see an infomercial
promoting some traveling presentation of a scam (get rich quick!),
they seem to be located in hotels outside the center cities.
Bloomington would be an obvious choice, but it seems Eagan and Eden
Prairie often come up in these commercials.
Another possibility might be some of the various community centers
that act as convention facilities. I can't think of anything off the
top of my head, unless the Earle Brown center is one of those. There
have been several things hosted there. Also, doesn't Bandana Square
have a lot of space? Perhaps even the fairgrounds?
criteria checklist of some sort that can be used so that we can make
sure we are asking all the right questions and comparing apples to
apples?
I will call the Marriott, Radisson, Millenium and Sheraton (all
downtown Minneapolis). We should probably consider some of the hotels
in the suburbs, as well. Oftentimes when I see an infomercial
promoting some traveling presentation of a scam (get rich quick!),
they seem to be located in hotels outside the center cities.
Bloomington would be an obvious choice, but it seems Eagan and Eden
Prairie often come up in these commercials.
Another possibility might be some of the various community centers
that act as convention facilities. I can't think of anything off the
top of my head, unless the Earle Brown center is one of those. There
have been several things hosted there. Also, doesn't Bandana Square
have a lot of space? Perhaps even the fairgrounds?
Bill Turner
May 21, 2009, 4:00:50 PM5/21/09
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I've spoken with people at Holiday Inn (35W & 94th South) and Radisson
(downtown) today. Of course, everything is tentative until we can get
more firm with things like total attendees, number of breakout rooms,
number of out town guests that will be taking rooms, etc. The other
hotels have yet to get back to me.
Holiday Inn
- Newly refurbished, has a pool, rides to/from airport, and shuttle to
MOA (which puts people on the light rail)
- If we have a luncheon for 90+ people (I've been using 90 to 200 as
our range), the main room is free, breakout rooms would be 100 for a
half day and 150 for a full day.
- Continental breakfast (if we choose to have): 8.99 / person
- Lunch ranges a lot depending on what we offer: single plates (no
main course choice, anyway) ranges from 12.99 to 19.99, buffet from
13.99 to 29.99 per person. Sandwich and salad lunches are available as
well, but I don't want to be too cheap here.
- WiFi is complimentary
- Rooms can be rented for $85/night (discounted)
- We can bring in our own audio/video equipment or arrange through
them, price unknown
- They have availability right now for every Thu/Fri beginning with
the last week of Sept through middle of Oct. Did not check beyond
that. Not Saturday dates were available over the same time period.
Radisson (I have far less info here, need to talk with a different
person)
- No prices on anything, but if 30 guest rooms are rented, we can
likely get the main and breakout rooms for free.
- No information on breakfast and lunch
- No information on WiFi
- No info on guest room rates/discounts - we can get a complimentary
upgrade to something for our out of town speakers potentially
- We can bring in our own audio/video equipment or arrange through
them, price unknown (I believe, my notes fail me here)
- Didn't check for availability, but Thu/Fri should be easiest to get,
but it doesn't seem wedding business is as important at this facility
as it is at the Holiday Inn
It looks like we really need to know a few things if we are going to
use a hotel:
Estimated conference size. I am guessing we should be able to get 90
at least based upon the GR8 turnout and might possibly do a fair
amount more. We may need to cap the numbers due to room availability.
Estimated number of guest room rentals. This might be a sliding scale
kind of thing, being that we cannot really know the numbers.
Besides the main room, the number of breakouts will there be at any
one time?
Right now, it seems as if Holiday Inn is a winner to me. Buying a
midrange buffet at about 25/person for 100 people and 4 breakout rooms
for all day both days is $3600 by my calculation. At $150 for both
days, this seems to leave us a lot of room for paying airfare/hotel,
for events, equipment rental and t-shirts (don't forget those!). Plus,
the Holiday Inn is not a very expensive place to stay for those
traveling from out of town. Does anyone want to do a facility walk-
through next week?
Okay, one more thing. Do we need a legal organization? I assume we do.
Is GUM a legal entity? Or, how do we enter into contracts?
(downtown) today. Of course, everything is tentative until we can get
more firm with things like total attendees, number of breakout rooms,
number of out town guests that will be taking rooms, etc. The other
hotels have yet to get back to me.
Holiday Inn
- Newly refurbished, has a pool, rides to/from airport, and shuttle to
MOA (which puts people on the light rail)
- If we have a luncheon for 90+ people (I've been using 90 to 200 as
our range), the main room is free, breakout rooms would be 100 for a
half day and 150 for a full day.
- Continental breakfast (if we choose to have): 8.99 / person
- Lunch ranges a lot depending on what we offer: single plates (no
main course choice, anyway) ranges from 12.99 to 19.99, buffet from
13.99 to 29.99 per person. Sandwich and salad lunches are available as
well, but I don't want to be too cheap here.
- WiFi is complimentary
- Rooms can be rented for $85/night (discounted)
- We can bring in our own audio/video equipment or arrange through
them, price unknown
- They have availability right now for every Thu/Fri beginning with
the last week of Sept through middle of Oct. Did not check beyond
that. Not Saturday dates were available over the same time period.
Radisson (I have far less info here, need to talk with a different
person)
- No prices on anything, but if 30 guest rooms are rented, we can
likely get the main and breakout rooms for free.
- No information on breakfast and lunch
- No information on WiFi
- No info on guest room rates/discounts - we can get a complimentary
upgrade to something for our out of town speakers potentially
- We can bring in our own audio/video equipment or arrange through
them, price unknown (I believe, my notes fail me here)
- Didn't check for availability, but Thu/Fri should be easiest to get,
but it doesn't seem wedding business is as important at this facility
as it is at the Holiday Inn
It looks like we really need to know a few things if we are going to
use a hotel:
Estimated conference size. I am guessing we should be able to get 90
at least based upon the GR8 turnout and might possibly do a fair
amount more. We may need to cap the numbers due to room availability.
Estimated number of guest room rentals. This might be a sliding scale
kind of thing, being that we cannot really know the numbers.
Besides the main room, the number of breakouts will there be at any
one time?
Right now, it seems as if Holiday Inn is a winner to me. Buying a
midrange buffet at about 25/person for 100 people and 4 breakout rooms
for all day both days is $3600 by my calculation. At $150 for both
days, this seems to leave us a lot of room for paying airfare/hotel,
for events, equipment rental and t-shirts (don't forget those!). Plus,
the Holiday Inn is not a very expensive place to stay for those
traveling from out of town. Does anyone want to do a facility walk-
through next week?
Okay, one more thing. Do we need a legal organization? I assume we do.
Is GUM a legal entity? Or, how do we enter into contracts?
Bill Turner
May 21, 2009, 4:13:52 PM5/21/09
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I heard back from Marriott. They are going to send me a proposal, but
it seems rather unworkable. The internet fees are ridiculous. No wifi.
$350 for the first line per day, $150 (maybe $75, I tuned out around
this time) per day for each additional line. That alone seems like a
deal breaker.
it seems rather unworkable. The internet fees are ridiculous. No wifi.
$350 for the first line per day, $150 (maybe $75, I tuned out around
this time) per day for each additional line. That alone seems like a
deal breaker.
Shaun Jurgemeyer
May 21, 2009, 4:17:41 PM5/21/09
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Did the Holiday Inn have a food and beverage minimum at all?
I just got the estimate back from the Hyatt and their room prices etc
are comparable, but their food and beverage minimum is ~11K for 2 days
so I agree Holiday Inn seems to be the winner so far. Campus Club is
still good if we were to go on a weekend.
I'd be willing to go to a walk through next week sometime if you want
to schedule a time.
I talked to Ben and he said for MinneBar he eventually set up an LLC
to handle finances. I think it makes sense for us to do when we're
getting ready to sign contracts etc. It should be easy enough to set
up.
The questions I have are: what do we do about seed money for deposits
etc? Also, when do we actually pull the trigger on dates and
locations? I'd like to get feedback, possibly from Chad's survey, to
make sure we're moving in the right direction.
I just got the estimate back from the Hyatt and their room prices etc
are comparable, but their food and beverage minimum is ~11K for 2 days
so I agree Holiday Inn seems to be the winner so far. Campus Club is
still good if we were to go on a weekend.
I'd be willing to go to a walk through next week sometime if you want
to schedule a time.
I talked to Ben and he said for MinneBar he eventually set up an LLC
to handle finances. I think it makes sense for us to do when we're
getting ready to sign contracts etc. It should be easy enough to set
up.
The questions I have are: what do we do about seed money for deposits
etc? Also, when do we actually pull the trigger on dates and
locations? I'd like to get feedback, possibly from Chad's survey, to
make sure we're moving in the right direction.
Bill Turner
May 21, 2009, 4:24:58 PM5/21/09
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Holiday Inn did not mention a minimum food and beverage amount, just
that we'd get the main room free for that many (100) meals, if I
understood properly.
that we'd get the main room free for that many (100) meals, if I
understood properly.
Bill Turner
May 27, 2009, 9:58:45 AM5/27/09
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I'll try to arrange a walk-through for Thursday afternoon or Friday,
if these work out for you, Shaun. Any special times or other days?
if these work out for you, Shaun. Any special times or other days?
Shaun Jurgemeyer
May 27, 2009, 10:01:02 AM5/27/09
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My schedule is pretty wide open, so whatever works for you and anybody else that would like to come is fine.
Bill Turner
May 28, 2009, 1:24:58 PM5/28/09
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I've scheduled a showing for 10:00 tomorrow, Friday the 29th of May,
at the Holiday Inn at 94th and 35W. The contact info is below. I'll
meet you in the lobby a few minutes before 10:00. I'll bring copies of
the proposal (I'll also post here). Let me know if this time does not
work for some reason.
Evie Walters
Director of Sales
Holiday Inn Bloomington I-35W
1201 West 94th Street
Bloomington, MN 55431
Direct Line: 952-703-7525
On May 27, 9:01 am, Shaun Jurgemeyer <sjurgeme...@gmail.com> wrote:
> My schedule is pretty wide open, so whatever works for you and anybody else
> that would like to come is fine.
>
at the Holiday Inn at 94th and 35W. The contact info is below. I'll
meet you in the lobby a few minutes before 10:00. I'll bring copies of
the proposal (I'll also post here). Let me know if this time does not
work for some reason.
Evie Walters
Director of Sales
Holiday Inn Bloomington I-35W
1201 West 94th Street
Bloomington, MN 55431
Direct Line: 952-703-7525
On May 27, 9:01 am, Shaun Jurgemeyer <sjurgeme...@gmail.com> wrote:
> My schedule is pretty wide open, so whatever works for you and anybody else
> that would like to come is fine.
>
Bill Turner
May 28, 2009, 2:18:30 PM5/28/09
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The Holiday Inn proposal details are below. I do not see the buffet
lunch proposal, however. Then again, we can probably give people a
choice of lunch menu items when the register. I will follow-up on that
tomorrow.
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The Newly Renovated Holiday Inn Bloomington I-35W is pleased to submit
a proposal the Grooby Users of Minnesota’s up-coming 2-day conference
in late September or early October of this year. We have the
following dates available at this time:
• September 24 & 25
• October 1 & 2
• October 8 & 9
• October 15 & 16
The Holiday Inn – Bloomington Airport I-35W is a full service hotel
conveniently located in Bloomington, Minnesota just off I-494 &
I-35W. We offer all of our guest’s superior service with the
following amenities:
• “New” Hotel Entrance and Landscaping
• “New” 37’ Flat Screen TV in all of our 171 Guestrooms
• “New” Pillow Top Mattresses with 100% Ultra Soft Cotton Linen
• “New” Granite Vanities & mirrors, Curved Shower Rods & 100% Ultra
Soft Cotton Linen
• “New” Lobby with up-dated décor in furniture, carpeting and
drapery
• “New” Themed Garden Court area with the up-north look with indoor
swimming pool & whirlpool
• “New” Carpeting, Wall Covering and Chairs to accommodate up to 250
people in meeting rooms
• “New” Business Center with access to the Internet
• Green Mill Restaurant & Bar, serving great American food and
beverages for breakfast, lunch and dinner
• Free Wireless High Speed Internet Service throughout the hotel
• Free Parking
• Complimentary 24-hour Airport Transportation
• Complimentary Scheduled Shuttle service to the Mall of America
Rooms Available: 10 - 25 Rooms
Rate: $85.00 Single or Double Occupancy, plus 13.9 % tax
Meeting/Banquet Requirements:
Thursday & Friday
8 am – 5 pm General Session meeting for 90-200 people
Time to be determined 2-4 Breakout rooms
Noon Luncheon for 90-200 people
Meeting Room Rental: General Session room waived with luncheon held
each day
Breakouts: $150 for full day & $100 for ½ day rental
--
Breakfast Selections
All Prices are Per Person
Continental Breakfast $8.99
Danish, Muffins, and Bagels with Cream Cheese, Fruit Preserves and
Butter,
Fruit Juices, Herbal Teas, and Coffee
Add Seasonal Sliced Fruit for $2.00 per person
Hot Plated Breakfasts
All Breakfast Selections are served with Fruit Juices, Herbal Teas,
and Coffee
Breakfast Burrito $6.99
Scrambled Eggs with Onion, Peppers, Bacon, Potatoes and
Shredded Cheddar Cheese wrapped in a Warm Flour Tortilla
The Heartland $9.99
Two Scrambled Eggs with choice of Meat and served with Breakfast
Potatoes
Choice of Bacon, Sausage, or Ham
French Toast $9.99
Two Slices of Cinnamon French Toast served with Butter and Warm Maple
Syrup
Choice of Bacon, Sausage, or Ham
Breakfast Sandwich $4.99
Sausage Patty, American Cheese, and Fried Egg served on an English
Muffin
Classic Breakfast Croissant $10.99
Flaky Butter Croissant with shaved Ham, Scrambled Egg, and Cheddar
Cheese,
served with Breakfast Potatoes
Breakfast Buffets
All Breakfast Selections are served with Fruit Juices, Herbal Teas,
and Coffee
All American Buffet (minimum of 25 people) $12.99
Fluffy Scrambled Eggs, Breakfast Potatoes, Bacon, Sausage Links,
Assorted Danish, and Seasonal Sliced Fruit Tray
Healthy Start Buffet (minimum of 25 people) $10.99
Fluffy Scrambled Eggs, Assorted Flavors of Yogurt, Oatmeal,
and Seasonal Sliced Fruit Tray
Add Pancakes or French Toast for $2.00 per person
Add Bacon, Sausage, or Ham for $2.00 per person
Prices listed are subject to change without notice and do not include
19% service charge or 6.9% sales tax
Food Minimums do not include service charge or tax
--
Break Selections
All Prices are Per Person (unless otherwise noted)
Health Nut $8.99
Granola Bars, Individual Assorted Yogurts, Whole Fresh Fruit, Bottled
Water,
Herbal Teas, and Coffee
Morning Stretch $6.99
Fresh Seasonal Sliced Fruit Tray, Hot Tea, Coffee, Bottled Water, and
Assorted Canned Sodas
Take Me Out To The Ball Game $8.99
Warm Pretzels with Mustard and Cheese Sauce, Popcorn, Flavored Chips,
and
Assorted Canned Sodas
Snack Attack $8.99
Freshly Baked Cookies, Fudge Brownies, Lemonade, and Assorted Canned
Sodas
European Break $12.99
Sliced Domestic Cheeses, Assorted Cold Cut of Meat, Crackers,
Seasonal Sliced Fruit Tray, Herbal Teas and Coffee
Beverages
Fresh Brewed Coffee or Hot Tea $22.99 gallon
Assorted Bottled Juices $2.50 bottle
Carton of Milk $2.25 each
Hot Chocolate $2.25 serving
Lemonade, Fruit Punch or Iced Tea $22.99 gallon
Assorted Sodas $2.50 each
Bottled Water $2.50 each
Dry Snacks (priced per pound*)
Popcorn $8.99
Pretzels $7.99
Chips with Dip or Salsa $11.99
Fruit and Nut Trail Mix $14.99
Mixed Nuts or Peanuts $14.99
*approximately 10 servings per pound
Breads, Pastries, and Sweets
Assorted Danish $24.99 dozen
Assorted Muffins or Bagels $24.99 dozen
English Muffins $24.99 dozen
Granola Bars $1.95 each
Assorted Candy Bars $1.75 each
Freshly Baked Cookies $16.99 dozen
Fudge Brownies $21.99 dozen
Assorted Bars
Low Carb and Fruit
Assorted Individual Yogurt $2.25 each
Whole Fresh Fruit $1.95 piece String Cheese Sticks $12.99 dozen
Hard Boiled Eggs $9.99 dozen
Cottage Cheese with Pineapple $3.50 person
Fresh Vegetable and Dip Tray $2.50 person
--
Light Lunch Selections
All Prices are Per Person
Add Soup of the Day to your Selection for $2.00 per person
Salads
Salads are served with a Slice of Fresh Baked Bread, Lemonade, Iced
Tea and Coffee
Fresh Garden Salad $8.99
Mixed Lettuce and Spring Mix, Cucumber Slices, Tomato Wedges, topped
with
Shredded Cheddar Cheese and Croutons, served with Assorted Dressings
Add Sliced Grilled Chicken Breast for $3.00 per person
Chicken Caesar Salad $10.99
Crisp Romaine Lettuce tossed in Caesar Dressing, Tomato Wedge, topped
with
Grilled Chicken Strips, Parmesan Cheese and Croutons
Chef’s Salad $12.99
Traditional arrangement of Ham, Turkey, American and Swiss Cheeses,
Egg,
Tomato, and Onion with Romaine and Iceberg Lettuce, served with
Assorted Dressings
Sandwiches
Sandwiches are served with Potato Chips, Lemonade, Iced Tea and Coffee
California Veggie Wrap $10.99
Sliced Red Bell Peppers, Zucchini, Red Onions, Spinach, Sun Dried
Tomato Spread
topped with crumbled Feta Cheese wrapped in a Wheat Tortilla
Chicken Bacon Melt $12.99
Grilled Chicken Breast with sautéed Peppers, Onions, Bacon, and
American Cheese,
served on a Ciabatta Bun
Chicken Caesar Wrap $10.99
Tomato Herb Tortilla wrapped around Grilled Chicken, Romaine Lettuce,
Grated Parmesan Cheese, topped with Homemade Caesar Dressing
French Dip Sandwich $11.99
Tender shaved Roast Beef topped with Provolone Cheese served on a warm
toasted
Hoagie with Au Jus
BLT Wrap $9.99
Traditional Combination of Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, and Mayonnaise
wrapped together
in a Wheat Tortilla
Croissant Club Sandwich $11.99
Ham, Turkey, American Cheese, Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato in a Flaky
Butter Croissant
Boxed Lunches (Beverages not included) $10.99
Choice of Turkey, Ham, or Roast Beef Sandwich served on a Bun with
American Cheese, Lettuce, and Tomato, accompanied by Potato Chips, and
Cookie
(Vegetarian available upon request)
Add Canned Soda for $2.50
Prices listed are subject to change without notice and do not include
19% service charge or 6.9% sales tax
Food Minimums do not include service charge or tax
--
Lunch Selections
Entrees are served with Fresh Garden Salad and House Dressing
Choice of Regular or Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Baked Potato,
Rosemary Roasted Red Potatoes, Wild Rice Pilaf
Seasonal Vegetable, Freshly Baked Cookie, Fresh Baked Bread,
Lemonade, Iced Tea and Coffee
Minimum of 10 per Selection
*Denoted Entrees are not accompanied by Choice of Potato*
All Prices are Per Person
Add Soup of the Day to your Selection for $2.00 per person
Chicken Parmesan * $15.99
Lightly Breaded Chicken Medallions topped with Marinara Sauce and
Mozzarella Cheese, served on a bed of Linguini
Lasagna * $12.99
Three Cheeses, Meat Sauce, and Herbs layered in this traditional
favorite, topped with
Marinara Sauce and Mozzarella Cheese, served with Garlic Bread
Honeywine Chicken $16.99
Grilled Chicken Breast topped with Our Signature Honeywine Sauce
Beef Stroganoff * $12.99
Tender Pieces of Beef in a Rich Mushroom Sauce topped with a dollop of
Sour Cream
and served over Egg Noodles
Chicken Stir Fry * $15.99
Sliced Chicken Breast, Broccoli, Pea Pods, Red Peppers and Onions
sautéed in our
Stir Fry Sauce and served with Wild Rice Pilaf
Turkey and Dressing $17.99
Tender Roasted Turkey Breast served with Sage Dressing and Cranberry
Sauce
Chicken Marsala * $15.99
Chicken Medallions sautéed with Wine and Mushrooms, served over a bed
of Wild Rice Pilaf
Walleye (Maximum of 30 people) $19.99
Lightly Herb Crusted Filet served with Lemon Wedge and Tartar Sauce
Sirloin Filet 5 oz. $17.99
Seasoned and Grilled to Perfection served with Herb Butter
Pasta Primavera * $13.99
Penne Pasta tossed with sautéed Vegetables, Fresh Herbs and Olive Oil
Prices listed are subject to change without notice and do not include
19% service charge or 6.9% sales tax
Food Minimums do not include service charge or tax
--
lunch proposal, however. Then again, we can probably give people a
choice of lunch menu items when the register. I will follow-up on that
tomorrow.
--
The Newly Renovated Holiday Inn Bloomington I-35W is pleased to submit
a proposal the Grooby Users of Minnesota’s up-coming 2-day conference
in late September or early October of this year. We have the
following dates available at this time:
• September 24 & 25
• October 1 & 2
• October 8 & 9
• October 15 & 16
The Holiday Inn – Bloomington Airport I-35W is a full service hotel
conveniently located in Bloomington, Minnesota just off I-494 &
I-35W. We offer all of our guest’s superior service with the
following amenities:
• “New” Hotel Entrance and Landscaping
• “New” 37’ Flat Screen TV in all of our 171 Guestrooms
• “New” Pillow Top Mattresses with 100% Ultra Soft Cotton Linen
• “New” Granite Vanities & mirrors, Curved Shower Rods & 100% Ultra
Soft Cotton Linen
• “New” Lobby with up-dated décor in furniture, carpeting and
drapery
• “New” Themed Garden Court area with the up-north look with indoor
swimming pool & whirlpool
• “New” Carpeting, Wall Covering and Chairs to accommodate up to 250
people in meeting rooms
• “New” Business Center with access to the Internet
• Green Mill Restaurant & Bar, serving great American food and
beverages for breakfast, lunch and dinner
• Free Wireless High Speed Internet Service throughout the hotel
• Free Parking
• Complimentary 24-hour Airport Transportation
• Complimentary Scheduled Shuttle service to the Mall of America
Rooms Available: 10 - 25 Rooms
Rate: $85.00 Single or Double Occupancy, plus 13.9 % tax
Meeting/Banquet Requirements:
Thursday & Friday
8 am – 5 pm General Session meeting for 90-200 people
Time to be determined 2-4 Breakout rooms
Noon Luncheon for 90-200 people
Meeting Room Rental: General Session room waived with luncheon held
each day
Breakouts: $150 for full day & $100 for ½ day rental
--
Breakfast Selections
All Prices are Per Person
Continental Breakfast $8.99
Danish, Muffins, and Bagels with Cream Cheese, Fruit Preserves and
Butter,
Fruit Juices, Herbal Teas, and Coffee
Add Seasonal Sliced Fruit for $2.00 per person
Hot Plated Breakfasts
All Breakfast Selections are served with Fruit Juices, Herbal Teas,
and Coffee
Breakfast Burrito $6.99
Scrambled Eggs with Onion, Peppers, Bacon, Potatoes and
Shredded Cheddar Cheese wrapped in a Warm Flour Tortilla
The Heartland $9.99
Two Scrambled Eggs with choice of Meat and served with Breakfast
Potatoes
Choice of Bacon, Sausage, or Ham
French Toast $9.99
Two Slices of Cinnamon French Toast served with Butter and Warm Maple
Syrup
Choice of Bacon, Sausage, or Ham
Breakfast Sandwich $4.99
Sausage Patty, American Cheese, and Fried Egg served on an English
Muffin
Classic Breakfast Croissant $10.99
Flaky Butter Croissant with shaved Ham, Scrambled Egg, and Cheddar
Cheese,
served with Breakfast Potatoes
Breakfast Buffets
All Breakfast Selections are served with Fruit Juices, Herbal Teas,
and Coffee
All American Buffet (minimum of 25 people) $12.99
Fluffy Scrambled Eggs, Breakfast Potatoes, Bacon, Sausage Links,
Assorted Danish, and Seasonal Sliced Fruit Tray
Healthy Start Buffet (minimum of 25 people) $10.99
Fluffy Scrambled Eggs, Assorted Flavors of Yogurt, Oatmeal,
and Seasonal Sliced Fruit Tray
Add Pancakes or French Toast for $2.00 per person
Add Bacon, Sausage, or Ham for $2.00 per person
Prices listed are subject to change without notice and do not include
19% service charge or 6.9% sales tax
Food Minimums do not include service charge or tax
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Break Selections
All Prices are Per Person (unless otherwise noted)
Health Nut $8.99
Granola Bars, Individual Assorted Yogurts, Whole Fresh Fruit, Bottled
Water,
Herbal Teas, and Coffee
Morning Stretch $6.99
Fresh Seasonal Sliced Fruit Tray, Hot Tea, Coffee, Bottled Water, and
Assorted Canned Sodas
Take Me Out To The Ball Game $8.99
Warm Pretzels with Mustard and Cheese Sauce, Popcorn, Flavored Chips,
and
Assorted Canned Sodas
Snack Attack $8.99
Freshly Baked Cookies, Fudge Brownies, Lemonade, and Assorted Canned
Sodas
European Break $12.99
Sliced Domestic Cheeses, Assorted Cold Cut of Meat, Crackers,
Seasonal Sliced Fruit Tray, Herbal Teas and Coffee
Beverages
Fresh Brewed Coffee or Hot Tea $22.99 gallon
Assorted Bottled Juices $2.50 bottle
Carton of Milk $2.25 each
Hot Chocolate $2.25 serving
Lemonade, Fruit Punch or Iced Tea $22.99 gallon
Assorted Sodas $2.50 each
Bottled Water $2.50 each
Dry Snacks (priced per pound*)
Popcorn $8.99
Pretzels $7.99
Chips with Dip or Salsa $11.99
Fruit and Nut Trail Mix $14.99
Mixed Nuts or Peanuts $14.99
*approximately 10 servings per pound
Breads, Pastries, and Sweets
Assorted Danish $24.99 dozen
Assorted Muffins or Bagels $24.99 dozen
English Muffins $24.99 dozen
Granola Bars $1.95 each
Assorted Candy Bars $1.75 each
Freshly Baked Cookies $16.99 dozen
Fudge Brownies $21.99 dozen
Assorted Bars
Low Carb and Fruit
Assorted Individual Yogurt $2.25 each
Whole Fresh Fruit $1.95 piece String Cheese Sticks $12.99 dozen
Hard Boiled Eggs $9.99 dozen
Cottage Cheese with Pineapple $3.50 person
Fresh Vegetable and Dip Tray $2.50 person
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Light Lunch Selections
All Prices are Per Person
Add Soup of the Day to your Selection for $2.00 per person
Salads
Salads are served with a Slice of Fresh Baked Bread, Lemonade, Iced
Tea and Coffee
Fresh Garden Salad $8.99
Mixed Lettuce and Spring Mix, Cucumber Slices, Tomato Wedges, topped
with
Shredded Cheddar Cheese and Croutons, served with Assorted Dressings
Add Sliced Grilled Chicken Breast for $3.00 per person
Chicken Caesar Salad $10.99
Crisp Romaine Lettuce tossed in Caesar Dressing, Tomato Wedge, topped
with
Grilled Chicken Strips, Parmesan Cheese and Croutons
Chef’s Salad $12.99
Traditional arrangement of Ham, Turkey, American and Swiss Cheeses,
Egg,
Tomato, and Onion with Romaine and Iceberg Lettuce, served with
Assorted Dressings
Sandwiches
Sandwiches are served with Potato Chips, Lemonade, Iced Tea and Coffee
California Veggie Wrap $10.99
Sliced Red Bell Peppers, Zucchini, Red Onions, Spinach, Sun Dried
Tomato Spread
topped with crumbled Feta Cheese wrapped in a Wheat Tortilla
Chicken Bacon Melt $12.99
Grilled Chicken Breast with sautéed Peppers, Onions, Bacon, and
American Cheese,
served on a Ciabatta Bun
Chicken Caesar Wrap $10.99
Tomato Herb Tortilla wrapped around Grilled Chicken, Romaine Lettuce,
Grated Parmesan Cheese, topped with Homemade Caesar Dressing
French Dip Sandwich $11.99
Tender shaved Roast Beef topped with Provolone Cheese served on a warm
toasted
Hoagie with Au Jus
BLT Wrap $9.99
Traditional Combination of Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, and Mayonnaise
wrapped together
in a Wheat Tortilla
Croissant Club Sandwich $11.99
Ham, Turkey, American Cheese, Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato in a Flaky
Butter Croissant
Boxed Lunches (Beverages not included) $10.99
Choice of Turkey, Ham, or Roast Beef Sandwich served on a Bun with
American Cheese, Lettuce, and Tomato, accompanied by Potato Chips, and
Cookie
(Vegetarian available upon request)
Add Canned Soda for $2.50
Prices listed are subject to change without notice and do not include
19% service charge or 6.9% sales tax
Food Minimums do not include service charge or tax
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Lunch Selections
Entrees are served with Fresh Garden Salad and House Dressing
Choice of Regular or Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Baked Potato,
Rosemary Roasted Red Potatoes, Wild Rice Pilaf
Seasonal Vegetable, Freshly Baked Cookie, Fresh Baked Bread,
Lemonade, Iced Tea and Coffee
Minimum of 10 per Selection
*Denoted Entrees are not accompanied by Choice of Potato*
All Prices are Per Person
Add Soup of the Day to your Selection for $2.00 per person
Chicken Parmesan * $15.99
Lightly Breaded Chicken Medallions topped with Marinara Sauce and
Mozzarella Cheese, served on a bed of Linguini
Lasagna * $12.99
Three Cheeses, Meat Sauce, and Herbs layered in this traditional
favorite, topped with
Marinara Sauce and Mozzarella Cheese, served with Garlic Bread
Honeywine Chicken $16.99
Grilled Chicken Breast topped with Our Signature Honeywine Sauce
Beef Stroganoff * $12.99
Tender Pieces of Beef in a Rich Mushroom Sauce topped with a dollop of
Sour Cream
and served over Egg Noodles
Chicken Stir Fry * $15.99
Sliced Chicken Breast, Broccoli, Pea Pods, Red Peppers and Onions
sautéed in our
Stir Fry Sauce and served with Wild Rice Pilaf
Turkey and Dressing $17.99
Tender Roasted Turkey Breast served with Sage Dressing and Cranberry
Sauce
Chicken Marsala * $15.99
Chicken Medallions sautéed with Wine and Mushrooms, served over a bed
of Wild Rice Pilaf
Walleye (Maximum of 30 people) $19.99
Lightly Herb Crusted Filet served with Lemon Wedge and Tartar Sauce
Sirloin Filet 5 oz. $17.99
Seasoned and Grilled to Perfection served with Herb Butter
Pasta Primavera * $13.99
Penne Pasta tossed with sautéed Vegetables, Fresh Herbs and Olive Oil
Prices listed are subject to change without notice and do not include
19% service charge or 6.9% sales tax
Food Minimums do not include service charge or tax
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Bill Turner
May 29, 2009, 2:25:17 PM5/29/09
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One comment re: the Break Selections, the prices are not only per
person, but also per break. I presume there would be a morning and
afternoon break. I did not check to see how long items would be left
out, just in case there are multiple breaks. Maybe it'd be wise to
have short breaks, depending on sessions without food, with one longer
break to allow mingling. That is a scheduling thing, though.
person, but also per break. I presume there would be a morning and
afternoon break. I did not check to see how long items would be left
out, just in case there are multiple breaks. Maybe it'd be wise to
have short breaks, depending on sessions without food, with one longer
break to allow mingling. That is a scheduling thing, though.
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