20050709 North East US DISMeet July 2005 - Allentown PA

[trinibjill]

Fred

That is absolutely awesome. I have an older Nikon & went to take a picture of the first part of the eclipse & found the camera died. today I bought a new Nikon digital coolpix 8700.

The ring around the moon was so very brite at the beginning & I saw the moon as you have it pictured. Thanks for taking that picture.

Jill

 

[Tanya]

Hey Melinda -- I'm in Nazareth -- That moon was shining so bright!.... what was going on over by you that you couldn't see it....?
Strange -- I guess it's like rain --- It can rain on one side of the street and not the other!....

 

[tiggerwannabe]

~Her sky probably looked like mine, lol,
this was right before the clouds overtook the moon~

Love your shot of the moon Majestic

 

[Bmwdsny]

Originally posted by Tanya
Hey Melinda -- I'm in Nazareth -- That moon was shining so bright!.... what was going on over by you that you couldn't see it....?
Strange -- I guess it's like rain --- It can rain on one side of the street and not the other!....

Hi Tanya!!

I swear i couldn't see it!! Between watching the World Series, i went outside and could not find it...I saw the moon bright and shiny at 8PM and went out again at 10 PM and no MOON!! I went around my house in my yard and look up...no moon!! HONEST!!
Weird!! Maybe i rush too much!! I can't believe you saw it!! You only what? 15 mins from my house??

 

[invaderzim]

Speaking of the World Series......

YEAH, RED SOX! Been waiting since 1968 for them to win a world series (and since 1986 just for them to be in another one!). That's my team!!

 

[Tanya]

Maybe I wasn't paying attention to the time -- you could be right -but I did check on my son and the shine was coming through the blinds---- I have no idea what time it was....

I believe you ---

Strange things happen....

 

[StaceyA]

Originally posted by Majestic
We are still in the hotel/banquet hall selection process. As soon as I pick a hall, I will start collecting payments for the meet. As soon as I have enough for a deposit, I will book the hall. That's when we'll have a firm date.

Fred

Hi Fred!

How is the selection process going?
Did you and a few DISers go and check out some hotels/banquet halls?

Just wanted to check in to see how things were going!!

Can't wait for the meet!

 

[Majestic]

Looks like I will be taking a ride out to the area this weekend. I hope to check a few places and get some quotes for banquet facilities and room blocks.

Like I said before, anyone who is interested in meeting up to help or just to give two cents should PM me.

Anyone want to give me the foliage report for that area please? Was hoping to take some pictures too.

Fred

Originally posted by StaceyA
Hi Fred!

How is the selection process going?
Did you and a few DISers go and check out some hotels/banquet halls?

Just wanted to check in to see how things were going!!

Can't wait for the meet!

 

[Majestic]

Just so everyone knows, I will be checking out the 4 Points Sheraton and the Crowne Plaza both in Allentown so far tomorrow. I have appointments with people at each of those so far. I am hoping to get one more for the day.

Also, so everyone knows, it has been VERY DIFFICULT getting a hall big enough for up to 200 people and having a date in July that is even available!!!

The dates may have to be flexable to include the 1st and last Saturday of July 2005.

I am working on some pretty cool stuff though!! You guys will all love it.

Again, the pricing for the meet is pretty much holding to what I posted on the first page of this thread. Be prepared to start sending in payments sometime over the next month.

Fred

 

[StaceyA]

WOW Fred!
We are up to 200!
This is going to be great!
My $$ is ready to go

 

[Majestic]

Well, not quite up to 200 yet but I would assume (based on the last meet I held) that many will sign up as the event gets much closer and they can plan accordingly for it. Sometimes it is difficult to plan this far in advance.

The latest updated headcount for people that have shown an interest and pre-registered is:

Last Updated: 11/5/2004 2:50pm

Total Attending: 149
Total Adults Attending: 111
Total Children Attending: 38
Total Hotel Rooms Needed: 28

Originally posted by StaceyA
WOW Fred!
We are up to 200!
This is going to be great!
My $$ is ready to go

 

[Majestic]

Wow what a great weekend! We were busy as hell but got LOTS accomplished!! I believe we have our hotel AND banquet facility all set! The details are currently being worked out. More info later!!

Also, there is going to be a new website for the meet. I registered it the other night and am working on a info site for the meet.

http://www.dismeets.com

Cool huh?

Also, I have created a WORKING email list for information that is related to the meet. I am going to subscribe everyone who has pre-registered already. For those that do not want to get the emails, you will be able to remove yourself by clicking a link.

For those that have not pre-registered yet, you can join the ist by filling in the following form with your email address then clicking submit. Note that clicking submit will take you away from this page. Click the back button on your browser to return.

<form action="http://www.dismeets.com/cgi-bin/dada/mail.cgi">
<input type="hidden" name="flavor" value="subscribe">
<input type="hidden" name="list" value="allentownpa2005">
<input type="text" name="email" value="email address" onfocus="this.value='';return false;">
<input type="submit" value="Submit">
</form>

Fred

 

[Majestic]

Also, I thought I would add that as of right now, it looks as though the $25 to $35 range is going to be a tight fit. If I can approximate it better I would say we are looking more at $40 to $44 a head. As soon as I can get a firm price I will let everyone know.

The good news???

1) Well, it looks as though we will have a cash bar this time!!

2) A portion of the registration fee will go to a popular charity.

Anyone have any input regarding all of the new info?

Fred

 

[ForTheLoveofDisney]

I'm ok with that. Hey, somebody's got to cover the cost of not only the food but the room as well so we're ok with that and we'll still be there.

Thanks for all of your hard work.

Let me know if I can help in anyway. Maybe head up a Delaware crew or something.

 

[tiggerwannabe]

Anyone have any input regarding all of the new info?

~Only to say, you're doing a great job Fred!~
Judging by the last meet, this should be well worth the extra $10.

 

[Majestic]

Thanks!

Originally posted by tiggerwannabe
~Only to say, you're doing a great job Fred!~
Judging by the last meet, this should be well worth the extra $10.

 

[Majestic]

That reminds me! I wanted to have state delegates. Sooooo.....

Do we have any volunteers to be the representative for each of the states in the Northeast?

You would be responsible for:

1) Coordinating everyone in your area.

2) Recruiting additional attendees from your area.

3) Possibly helping to coordinate transportation, bussing, or car pools for your area.

This would help break up some of the load I currently have for the meet. The job will more than likely be a thankless (and payless!) one so consider yourself warned. Your payment would essentially be a successfull event which I am already anticipating.

Please PRIVATE MESSAGE me only for this position. I won't be partial in who I pick but I will ask that those who don't have the time or desire to please refrain from applying.

Thanks!

Fred

Originally posted by ForTheLoveofDisney
Maybe head up a Delaware crew or something.

 

[luvthatduke]

Hi Fred,

Thanks again for all you're doing!
I had a question, & I am not trying to
open up a can of worms...

Will there be an age limit to the fee?
i.e. "under 3" or "under 2" don't pay
the fee, or at least the entire fee?

Just wondering, not trying to make
your job any harder!

 

[Majestic]

Glad you brought that up.

I am still working on this so DON'T HOLD ME TO IT but I would say that children 12 and under will have a lower rate. More than likey under $20 each but I can't confirm that yet. Sorry if my answer sounds so cryptic. As for the kids that should be free??? Still working on that one.

Since many of us are coming with kids I am trying to work out a deal with the hall. Please have patience with me for the time being.

Fred

Originally posted by luvthatduke
Hi Fred,

Thanks again for all you're doing!
I had a question, & I am not trying to
open up a can of worms...

Will there be an age limit to the fee?
i.e. "under 3" or "under 2" don't pay
the fee, or at least the entire fee?

Just wondering, not trying to make
your job any harder!

 

[Liv2CdWorld]

Fred,
Just wanted to pop in and express what a great job you are doing...!