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<DIV>Ann – I like your proposal for the Eastlake B&G. I don’t know
anything about the place but probably a better place for a party than SBC.
The expenditure seems like a reasonable thing to do and a nice way to give some
of the recognition to non-board folks.</DIV>
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<DIV>Larry</DIV>
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<DIV style="font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A title=annromeo@gmail.com
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<DIV><B>Sent:</B> Sunday, September 30, 2018 9:02 AM</DIV>
<DIV><B>To:</B> <A title=sbuboard@mailman.celestial.com
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<DIV><B>Subject:</B> [SBU Board] holiday party, read on</DIV></DIV></DIV>
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style="FONT-SIZE: small; FONT-FAMILY: tahoma,sans-serif">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
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<LI>the rent of the space is $200.
<LI>We are on the hook for at least $750 in food and drink.<BR>
<LI>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.<BR>
<LI>Food: will be finger food and salads and desserts, about $300 (or making
up what we're on the hook for).
<LI>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.
<LI>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.</LI></UL></DIV>
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style="FONT-SIZE: small; FONT-FAMILY: tahoma,sans-serif">My question for all of
you: what is your feeling: should be spend unit's money on this?<BR></DIV>
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style="FONT-SIZE: small; FONT-FAMILY: tahoma,sans-serif">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.</DIV>
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style="FONT-SIZE: small; FONT-FAMILY: tahoma,sans-serif">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.</DIV>
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style="FONT-SIZE: small; FONT-FAMILY: tahoma,sans-serif">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.</DIV>
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style="FONT-SIZE: small; FONT-FAMILY: tahoma,sans-serif">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.</DIV>
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thoughts, then I'll figure out what to do.</DIV>
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<DIV>Ann Romeo<BR>Personal email: <A href="mailto:annromeo@gmail.com"
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<DIV>Local home: 206-526-0871<BR>Work email: <A
href="mailto:Ann.Romeo@ORCInternational.com"
target=_blank>Ann.Romeo@ORCInternational.com</A></DIV>
<DIV>Work direct dial: 212-463-6331</DIV>
<DIV>My cell: 425-615-1413 (text ok)</DIV>
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