Re: AIS Hotel challenges

[Kelly Norris <0a4a11a41@rewrite.aisboard.org>]

I completely agree, Betty.  We explored it, but ran out of time to put the logistics in place.

What would surely be nice is for the AIS to consider the value in hosting conventions itself so that stable, streamlined systems for operating conventions could be established.  This would ensure very seamless experiences from year to year for registrants, including hotel and convention registration accommodations (like many trade and specialty organizations do today).

My hope is to compile the work that webve done this year in a final report form for future conventions to consider.  There are MANY efficiencies we could maximize as an organization to ensure affordable, easier-to-plan conventions in the future.

Thanks for mentioning this!
--kdn

Horticulturally,
 
Kelly D. Norris
Director of Horticulture, Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden (dmbotanicalgarden.com <about:blank>)
Unabashedly passionate plantsman (kellydnorris.com <about:blank>)
 




On 1/31/17, 4:12 PM, "Betty Roberts" <owner-aisdiscuss@aisboard.org on behalf of be7d37dd1@rewrite.aisboard.org> wrote:

    Surely would be nice to be able to register for the convention online! (Just a thought for the future!)
    
    Betty Roberts
    
    On Jan 27, 2017, at 11:03 PM, Kelly Norris <0a4a11a41@rewrite.aisboard.org> wrote:
    
    > All,
    > 
    > If you havenbt already, please read my note from earlier today.B  We have
    > successfully navigated the hotel room situation with an expanded block for
    > Monday-Wednesday night (a significant expansion over our original contract).
    > 
    > 
    > 
    > As mentioned, Ibm providing clarifications for how we will handle any
    > challenges you may have had with your reservations to date.B  Please read
    > carefully:
    > 
    > 
    > 
    > 1.       If you have not yet made a reservation due to the challenges
    > previously publicized, please proceed with making your reservations as planned
    > (either online or via phone).B  If you run into any troubles, let me know
    > directly at kellydn@frontiernet.net.
    > 
    > 2.       If you have already made a reservation and need to have your
    > reservation extended for either Monday or Tuesday night, please just send me
    > your name with an affirmation of which nights you need extended from your
    > current reservation (or recategorized to get the convention rate) and I will
    > pass that along to the hotel.B  Please email me at kellydn@frontiernet.net.
    > 
    > 
    > 
    > Again, our apologies for the inconvenience. Ultimately, we are ahead of the
    > pace we anticipated selling hotel rooms.B  This is a good indicator of
    > interest and excitement about this convention!B 
    > 
    > 
    > 
    > Best,
    > 
    > --kdn
    > 
    > 
    > 
    > Horticulturally,
    > 
    > 
    > 
    > Kelly D. Norris
    > 
    > Director of Horticulture, Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
    > (dmbotanicalgarden.com)
    > 
    > Unabashedly passionate plantsman (kellydnorris.com)
    > 
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