RSVP - 8th Annual 2009 Net54 National Dinner- Thurs, July 30, 6pm -12am

[Jewish-collector]

Here's a suggestion at the dinner. Before or after the speakers (before everyone starts drinking ), let everyone stand up & give their name (or Net54 name) & what they primarily collect. I think it would give a chance to hear what everyone collects and newbies/lurkers to get to see guys who post on the forum.

[Bicem]

Originally Posted by Jewish-collector

Here's a suggestion at the dinner. Before or after the speakers (before everyone starts drinking ), let everyone stand up & give their name (or Net54 name) & what they primarily collect. I think it would give a chance to hear what everyone collects and newbies/lurkers to get to see guys who post on the forum.

please no.

I think just natural conversation among all of us would be better.

[HRBAKER]

Originally Posted by Jewish-collector

Here's a suggestion at the dinner. Before or after the speakers (before everyone starts drinking ), let everyone stand up & give their name (or Net54 name) & what they primarily collect. I think it would give a chance to hear what everyone collects and newbies/lurkers to get to see guys who post on the forum.

I think that this should only apply to anyone requesting additional drink tickets. In all seriousness, if you do not use your name as a login on the site we should all put our login on our nametag as well.

Looking forward to it!

Thanks Leon.

[Rich Klein]

But for that night; I'll be collecting drink tickets

[Leon]

First of all I doubt we will have enough time to go around the whole room and listen to what folks collect. When it was only 40-60 folks that was fine....I rsvp'd this morning for 120 for the dinner and another 15 coming later. Nice thought but I don't think this would be a wise move.

As for nametags.....Everyone will be required to wear one, with a first and last name. Actually you only need to wear one if you want to attend the event. If you don't want to wear one I think you could probably still sit in the hall but you won't be at our Dinner.....hey, it's America and no one is forcing anyone to do anything. As for having login ID's on the nametags too, I think it might be difficult to enforce......As a courtesy I think those folks that are smart should put their Net54baseball.com user ID's on the tags. It won't be mandatory though as it's already hard enough to get folks to wear them in the first place. Been there, done that. AND if you want to be a wise guy and put someone elses name on your tag just do it early...because if you do it later (and I am more intoxicated), and I see it, I will end up making an arse out of myself again . Any last minute additions need to RSVP right away.

As of this moment there are 3 confirmed speakers and myself. We might add 1-2 more. The Dinner starts at 6pm with horse duvers (sic) and an open bar. Please try to get there as close to 6 as possible. At about 7:15 we will start with speakers. At about 8pm-8:15pm the fajita bars will be stocked. I have requested DINNER sized plates and re-emphasized that point. No more of the tea cup saucers with food spilling everywhere. *I would like the speakers to be finished speaking before everyone gets up to get their dinner, otherwise it will be inconsiderate and a fustercluck..........there will be all of the fixin's with the fajitas including beans and rice......I hope this clears up most questions.....Any questions or concerns remaining may be posted here or email me....thanks again.

[Jewish-collector]

I figured that it might be too many people for that idea of everyone speaking...Is it same banquet room in the Sheraton as last Cleveland dinner (2007) ?...Is there free parking at the Sheraton for those driving ?

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Jewish-collector

I figured that it might be too many people for that idea of everyone speaking...Is it same banquet room in the Sheraton as last Cleveland dinner (2007) ?...Is there free parking at the Sheraton for those driving ?

It is in the ORION room (same as before), at the Sheraton, and very easy to find. There will be 14 round tables that will seat 10 ea. The speakers and I will be at the front table and everyone can just spread out and sit where you want to, other than that. There will be complimentary parking so if you drive there, and it looks like you have to pay, come see me and I will get it worked out where it will be free for you (a stamp or something, I guess)...regards

[deadballera]

Regrets for this year...

Hopefully next year, I will be able to make it.