Committee Meeting Here

[Winton...@msn.com]

Please join us here for the committee meeting. If you haven't already
done so, please review the post where Laura stated all the available
places and rates, so we can discuss these!

Thanks!

[Winton...@msn.com]

Please post so I know you are here. I am reviewing the information
Laura has provided and want to make sure we all agree that Seascape
Resort won't work for us because they aren't available during June and
July.

[CandyMoreno]

I am here. I like the Coconut Grove, but I'm pretty open to anything.

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[Winton...@msn.com]

It is hard to make 'small talk' while we wait for others.... LOL!

[SuzCalkins]

I agree about Seascape. I like the price Of Embassy, but Seaside is a
little far out to drive. What does everyone else think?

On May 17, 7:58 pm, Wintonbill...@msn.com wrote:

[Winton...@msn.com]

How far is it?

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[CandyMoreno]

I think about 30 minutes from Watsonville. I went to a wedding
there. It was really nice.

On May 17, 8:04 pm, Wintonbill...@msn.com wrote:
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[Winton...@msn.com]

To me 30 minutes isn't much... but then I travel 45 minutes all the
time to go shoppint (each way). I am also traveling from NM for this,
so another 30 mins no big deal. I wouldn't more worry about hotels in
the area.

[Winton...@msn.com]

Do we want to stay with San Juan Oaks because we 'know it' from last
time?

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[Kym Hall]

Hi - I'm here. Sorry I'm late. Dial-up.

[Winton...@msn.com]

Candy - did you attend 11 year? Can you compare the Embassy to San
Juan Oaks?

[CandyMoreno]

Is anyone else here?

On May 17, 8:07 pm, Wintonbill...@msn.com wrote:

[Kym Hall]

Seascape isn't available? That's a bummer because it's awesome! The
company I used to work for had all of our Christmas parties there.
Seaside really isn't far to drive. I was talking to a friend of mine
who graduated from WHS in '84 and they had theirs at one of the Hotels
in Monterey. She said it was really nice. It's not so bad if it's at a
hotel and you can stay. That's what's really appealing.

On May 17, 8:07 pm, Wintonbill...@msn.com wrote:

[Winton...@msn.com]

Remember to keep refreshing your screen to see other posts!

[CandyMoreno]

I didn't attend the 11 year, but I have been to several events at San
Juan Oaks. I think the Embassy Suites is a little nicer, and since
it's pretty close to Monterey, it might be more appealing to people.
Not sure though.

[Winton...@msn.com]

The Hiatt in Monterey is almost $1,500 higher than Coconut Grove. Is
it worth it to have rooms available that night?

[CandyMoreno]

That's why I like the Coconut Grove. The price is good, and there are
lots of other cool things to do in Santa Cruz. There are hotels very
close by.

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[rzn...@yahoo.com]

Without havng read Laura's Post....
Is there nothing in Watsonville?
Just seems like the most logical place for us to meet...
and for those who do not live in the area... a nice visit..
now what the ratio of those still in the area to those no longer...?

Just a thought...

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[Winton...@msn.com]

I hear you Mike... however, I don't know of many places in
Watsonville.

[CandyMoreno]

I don't know of anything in Watsonville, unless we could do something
at Pajaro Dunes. As for your second question, I live in Los Banos.

[Kym Hall]

San Juan Oaks is nice, but so far from everything. Coconut Grove is
OK, but a little "played out"... no??? I haven't been to the Embassy
in Seaside, but hear it's really nice too. If I had to vote between
the 3, that would be my vote.

On May 17, 8:15 pm, CandyMoreno <candymor...@yahoo.com> wrote:

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[Winton...@msn.com]

Any other votes?

[SuzCalkins]

No big conference/meeting halls that can handle catering and hotel
accomodations.
The Coconut Grove does sound okay to me if everyone else agrees.

On May 17, 8:18 pm, rzna...@yahoo.com wrote:

[CandyMoreno]

I have never been to the Coconut Grove. I am really open to whatever
everyone else wants.

On May 17, 8:22 pm, SuzCalkins <scalk...@baymoon.com> wrote:

[rzn...@yahoo.com]

Embassy Suite put on a great Christmas party for our company a few
years back.... only know of the 1 Big room...
very nice setting... great food... plenty of room... although maybe a
little big?? Are we going to be 200+

[Winton...@msn.com]

So far vote is 2 for Coconut and one for Embassy. Any others?

[Kym Hall]

The only other place in Watsonville would be the Green Valley Grill
and I don't know what capacity is in their banquet rooms. Then there's
the issue of accomodations. We don't really have anything above a 1
1/2 star!

On May 17, 8:22 pm, Wintonbill...@msn.com wrote:
> Any other votes?

[Winton...@msn.com]

I show attendance at last one about 100, but we are getting the word
out better this time... at least I hope!

[SuzCalkins]

This is a good point - what was our count at the 11 year? What is the
guesstimate for the 21 year? (Less I'm sure...)

[CandyMoreno]

If the turnout here is any indication of how many people will come, I
would say much less than 200.

On May 17, 8:24 pm, rzna...@yahoo.com wrote:

[Winton...@msn.com]

Coconut does have a minimum of 200. Maybe we shouldn't use them
because of this?

[Kym Hall]

There weren't many addresses for the 11 year at all - maybe 68 or so.
So far, I have approx. 220 with about another 190 or so still
missing.

[SuzCalkins]

Well then, both Coconut and Embassy would be out then, wouldn't they?

[rzn...@yahoo.com]

Well... an easy indicator would be the $25 ( or whatever )
reservation .... although I am not sure we can get that quick a
response.... to gauge
the total show up number...

[Winton...@msn.com]

Kym - how many people are we mailing to?

[CandyMoreno]

Okay, if Seascape is out and Coconut is out, I vote for Embassy Suites

[Winton...@msn.com]

I don't show Embassy has a minimum. Do you see something I don't?

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[Winton...@msn.com]

To answer your question Mike, the deposit will start to indicate how
many to expect, although there are always late attendees!

[Winton...@msn.com]

Okay, change of subject... get out your 2008 calendars please!!!!

We will look at June and July.

[rzn...@yahoo.com]

I agree... it will start to indicate... but will they come in fast
enough to make a decision ( in time to book a place )
is the real point....

[Kym Hall]

We can mail out 220 as of today, but I will continue looking for more
people.

On May 17, 8:34 pm, Wintonbill...@msn.com wrote:

[SuzCalkins]

No, I guess I remembered wrongly. Embassy is starting to look like
the best choice all around. Hope the hotel rooms aren't $500 a night!

On May 17, 8:34 pm, Wintonbill...@msn.com wrote:

[Winton...@msn.com]

Kym I would like to get those out. Do you have the cash funds that
you can purchase for stamps, etc until we can get you reimbursed?

Also, Please e-mail me the letter!

[SuzCalkins]

Ready!

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[Kym Hall]

I think Embassy might be nice. It's moderately priced - it gives
people an option of staying onsite. Monterey is also close by if
people choose to stay there.

On May 17, 8:34 pm, Wintonbill...@msn.com wrote:

[rzn...@yahoo.com]

if I remember correctly....
Embassy suite had a "special" room rate of $185 for the night of our
event..

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[SuzCalkins]

We have about $270 in the account. I can buy stamps etc.

[Winton...@msn.com]

Okay, I would like to look at the weekend of June 20th. Anyone have
anythoughts?

[CandyMoreno]

That sounds good to me. My 2008 schedule is completely empty.

[rzn...@yahoo.com]

Previously....
there was talk about a multi day event...
is that still being considered?

On May 17, 8:39 pm, Wintonbill...@msn.com wrote:

[Kym Hall]

The weekend of June 20th sounds good to me too. July starts to get a
little too foggy around here.

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[SuzCalkins]

Saturday, June 21st? Gee, let me check my calendar, I'm booked sooo
far ahead...lol

On May 17, 8:39 pm, Wintonbill...@msn.com wrote:

[Winton...@msn.com]

Yes, I am going to ask a separate committee to work on the picnic day
for Sunday, this event will be Saturday night.

[CandyMoreno]

That would be fun. We could have a bbq at the beach or maybe at
Dennis the Menace park in Monterey.

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[Winton...@msn.com]

Yes, I show the rates at the Embassy of $170 and up. I will try to
get ahold of them to see if wwe can get a block of rooms cheaper!

[SuzCalkins]

The only thing we have to worry about is conflicting with weddings and
such.

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[Winton...@msn.com]

Can you get with Kym and maybe get her some? Thanks!

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[Kym Hall]

Yes, I can send out the letters and get reimbursed later. I will also
e-mail you a copy. I think it should contain the date, location,
deposit amount - but also I think we're going to need to know a
ballpark figure of the final ticket price. I don't think people will
want to send in their $25 non-refundable deposit and find out later
that the final ticket price is $125 per person or whatever it may be.
Some people may be OK with that, but other's may not. So I think we're
going to have to kind of figure that out now. Don't you???

On May 17, 8:43 pm, SuzCalkins <scalk...@baymoon.com> wrote:

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[Winton...@msn.com]

I will ask Laura to book the Embassy for us on June 21st. I will see
about a block of rooms there and in any other local hotels where we
can get a less expensive rate. June 22 will be the picnic for
families. I plan to have this at a nominal charge, as I don't want it
to get expensive. Some have asked for it to be catered, but we'll
have to see about pricing.

Last and not least I will be asking for a deposit of $25 per person.
If we get 100 people, we will have 2,500 to start off. Then we can
set the price and have people sign up later. We will probably have a
'less' deposit (say $5/person) for picnic only, so we can still get a
head count.

Anyone against this?

[CandyMoreno]

I completely agree with you on that. But how do we figure out a price
if we don't know how many people?

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[SuzCalkins]

Kym, would you email me and let me know your physical address? And a
phone # too, thanks. Perhaps it would work best if you buy the stamps
and send either me or Eric the receipt, we'll send you a check. Maybe
it would be good for me to let Eric know what's going on so he'll know
what to do with the receipt if it comes to him!!

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[Winton...@msn.com]

We will figure a per person price based on everything and go with it.
We should have some numbers from the last reunion. Laura does this
kind of 'thing' as her job (booking places, etc) so she said a good
ball-park is about $75/person for the whole reunion.

[Winton...@msn.com]

If there are no other concerns at this time, we can close this meeting
and adjourn on Sunday!

Susan

[Kym Hall]

Yes, Suzanne, no problem. I'll send you an email from my work computer
tomorrow. This one is driving me absolutely nuts right now!!!!!

[SuzCalkins]

How lucky for us!!

[rzn...@yahoo.com]

Get a quick head count...
Establish a price.... to achieve minimal pleasent results...
and stay within it.... add to the event as more people commit.

[Winton...@msn.com]

Good night all and THANK YOU for joining us!!!!

[SuzCalkins]

Good night ...

[CandyMoreno]

As always, you're a genius Mike!

[Kym Hall]

$75 sounds about right to me too. I think anything more will
discourage a lot of people. Do we mention this amount in the letter as
a final price? I don't know if I'll make it to Sunday's meeting. I'm
going camping this weekend and will be home Sunday night. I'll try,
though. I'll also get a rough draft of that letter to you by tomorrow
afternoon. Does anyone have anything else they think should be sent
out in this letter?

[Kym Hall]

Bye...