[SBU Board] holiday party, read on

[Ann Romeo]

Thanks, Tim.  I'll check with Nick....and report back.
Ann Romeo
Personal email: annromeo at gmail.com
Local home: 206-526-0871
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On Sun, Sep 30, 2018 at 1:16 PM Tim White <trkwhite at gmail.com> wrote:

> Ann, et al,
>
> As usual, our capable and thoughtful President is working through the
> issue, coming to terms with important considerations.
>
> There is much value in the unit holiday party and I’m generally very
> supportive of the idea.  The value and experience can be dependent on
> factors for which I have no insight as regards Eastlake Bar & Grill —
> factors like sufficient convenient parking and suitability of the room in
> terms of size and ambience.
>
> Has the possibility of having the event at SBC been considered?  I believe
> the dates of interest are Dec 12 or 19, both Wednesdays.  SBC has beginner
> lessons on Wednesday evenings, but its calendar does not indicate they
> extended into mid-December.  I don’t know if Nick would be interested in
> opening up SBC for something like this, but if we are planning to pay a
> site fee, perhaps he would be interested.  Just a thought.
>
> I will support whatever consensus is reached concerning a party.
>
> Tim
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> On Sep 30, 2018, at 9:02 AM, Ann Romeo <annromeo at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> OK, so I think I found a good venue (thanks, Patti): Eastlake Bar & Grill
> in Seattle.  I am about to negotiate the event with our contact at the
> venue, but I want to lay out a few things about this:
>
>    - the rent of the space is $200.
>    - We are on the hook for at least $750 in food and drink.
>    - My thinking: everyone gets one drink token (drinks run about $6 to
>    $9/drink), for about $400 in drinks (assuming about 40 people, 1 token..),
>    then after than cash bar.
>    - Food: will be finger food and salads and desserts, about $300 (or
>    making up what we're on the hook for).
>    - there will be tax, tip that will need to be worked into the total.
>    I'm guessing this will cost about $1100 (if not more) by the time it is
>    done.
>    - My general research indicates that this is about the best price
>    we're probably be able to get if we use a bar or restaurant.
>
> My question for all of you: what is your feeling: should be spend unit's
> money on this?
>
> I have to tell you, in the distant past, the unit used to pay for a
> sit-down dinner for the holiday party at a restaurant.  Since I've been on
> the board, we've usually done these at a unit member's home, giving them a
> budget for booze and main course, and the rest of us bring a side.  We've
> also done these at a local bar, with the unit picking up the drinks and we
> individually paid for our meals.
>
> Why do we have this party?  it's a way to greet the new board members,
> fete the retiring ones, and mingle with our non-board member better halfs.
> We get to thank the non-board members who contribute to the organization
> (David Wright, David Taylor, MattK, Jenni, Sharon, etc.) The conversations
> are great, and relaxed, and in general, this is a good time.
>
> My personal thoughts are mixed:  I always have enjoyed these events in the
> past.  I like the idea of a restaurant or bar handling the prep and
> cleanup, however, I prefer the less expense of someone's home.  On the
> other hand, we haven't made a lot this year on our tournaments, and I
> wonder if this is a wise use of our money.
>
> As President, I'm very much inclined to go ahead with the party. But, as
> you probably can tell, I tend to like a wide-open discussion, and use that
> as a basis for decisions.
>
> I'm interested in your thoughts, then I'll figure out what to do.
>
>
> Ann Romeo
> Personal email: annromeo at gmail.com
> Local home: 206-526-0871
> Work email: Ann.Romeo at ORCInternational.com
> Work direct dial: 212-463-6331
> My cell: 425-615-1413 (text ok)
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