[SBU Board] holiday party, read on

[Eric Sieg]

I confess it feels weird to me to spend unit money on a venue that 
doesn't benefit anyone in the bridge community. Ditto things like buying 
drinks, more expensive food, etc. SBC or EBC would both seem like better 
options to me than an unrelated for profit location like Eastlake Bar & 
Grill. Alcohol also goes a LOT further if we aren't paying restaurant 
prices for it.

Eric

Tim White 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
>
>
>
>
>> On Sep 30, 2018, at 9:02 AM, Ann Romeo <annromeo at gmail.com 
>> <mailto: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 <mailto:annromeo at gmail.com>
>> Local home: 206-526-0871
>> Work email: Ann.Romeo at ORCInternational.com 
>> <mailto:Ann.Romeo at ORCInternational.com>
>> Work direct dial: 212-463-6331
>> My cell: 425-615-1413 (text ok)
>>
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