Re: 100th Anniversary Plans

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!important; }  Is there a way we could use a corner of the Silent Auction for
breakfast items (muffins, fruit, coffee, water) ?Dallas had the hospitality
suite, but, volunteers are needed to host. If this is possible, it would also
bring people in to view the items available. We found there were restaurants
which sent a car to pick us up... Just ask, the worst they can say is 'no'.
Next time we will be driving and will definitely check the airport parking
price.B Even with tips for the shuttle driver, our breakfast was affordable at
the yellow food truck. I think the other kinks can be worked out with
Marriott. For those of us who took advantage of the location and went to New
York, it was convenient. We stayed three days at Springhill Suites - (Marriott
wanted $250 per night = $275+ with taxes) our three nights there, including
two days parking was $600. Compared to that, kinks and all, convention hotel
was good value for the $. We did have good hot breakfast, but we're still out
of luck for the evening meal.B Btw, this is Gordon. I am using Happy's phone
while waiting for an appointment.B 


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On Tuesday, May 31, 2016, 9:00 AM, andi rivarola
<0b5865f51@rewrite.aisboard.org> wrote:

A few thoughts:

1- The way WiFi was set up with the Marriott during the Convention is this:
You accept the charges online when you sign up, but when you check out the
Internet charges are taken off your bill. So, Internet service is FREE to
all AIS Members.

2- Food maybe a little on the high side, but it was good, and for most
people it's only an expense they need to incur for a few days.

3- The Marriott offered FREE shuttle service to and from the airport. Other
hotels, while closer to town and/or shopping centers and restaurants, may
not offer FREE shuttle service.

4- $114 daily hotel rate for our Convention rooms are super cheap,
considering we're a close to distance to NYC.

5- Not sure how many people parked at the hotel, but when you have your car
and you're not using it you may want to find out about cheaper airport
parking lots at very close distance.

6- There are many pros and cons considered when researching for a hotel in
the area that Paul worked on. A contract has been signed for 2020 with this
same hotel. I personally think that some issues, such as the slow service
during the Reception could be worked out with the Marriott. Besides that we
have a potential for doubling the attendance for 2020 and the availability
of meeting rooms is crucial. The Marriott has many meeting rooms, which is
a huge PLUS for our group.

7- Took six Uber rides during the Convention. The cars were all excellent,
the drivers courteous and for most part very friendly. For instance, five
of us went to a restaurant 11.3 miles away from the hotel and paid one way
$15 for all five of us (potential for savings if you share a ride).

8- Most hotels offer a refrigerator in the room for a charge. I didn't
really care for one, but if you do you may want to inquire about for 2020
and bring some groceries in. That saves a lot of $$$.

Hope this helps.


Andi Rivarola


On Thu, May 26, 2016 at 11:22 AM, Anita Moran <
00ed64da1@rewrite.aisboard.org> wrote:

> I agree Dwayne,
> I spend the night at Wyndham half a mile away.B  Parking was free, rooms
> much cheaper nice room, breakfast .
>
> Lunch one the cheap at the current hotel was $15.00 +/-, parking $15-20.00
> a day difficult to go out and back with out addition charges.B  Internet
> $15.00 a day?B  Really internet is now free in most places because it is so
> cheap.B  The people for the most part have been wonderful but there are too
> many charges beside room rate.On May 25, 2016 9:00 PM, Dwayne Booth <
> 299597991@rewrite.aisboard.org> wrote:
> >
> > While this evening is still fresh in everyone's minds,BB  I would like to
> open a
> > discussion about the convention hotel arrangements for 2020.BB  We want
> that
> > year's convention to be a celebration of the Society's accomplishments
> and a
> > promising look forward into the next century.BB  A way to make that more
> likely
> > to occur is to have a hotel that is an area of several hotels and eating
> > establishments so that members may attend and have choices that better
> fit
> > their needs and budgets than I have observed here at the Newark
> Marriott.BB  I
> > do not feel our members were well served this evening for the costs that
> both
> > the Society and attendees paid.
> > Thank you,
> > Dwayne BoothAIS Treasurer
> >
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