When we had the NSS Convention in New Braunfels in 1978 many of us were sick and tired of NSS Conventions costing 70 or 80 dollars, plus the cost of fuel to get there. So we vowed that the Texas convention would not cost that much. Through much volunteer effort we managed to have what was described later by attendees from afar as one of the best conventions up to that time--and for only a $15 registration fee. Though there were a couple of other co-chairs and several dozen dedicated organizers, Ronnie Fieseler was the driving force behind making it the success it was. --Ediger
On Thu, Dec 2, 2010 at 4:40 PM, Mark Minton <mmin...@caver.net> wrote: > A version of Mixon's scenario happened at the NSS Convention in > Vermont last summer. The venue required that they do many things that caver > volunteers would normally have done, and they charged a hefty fee to do so. > For instance there was a conspicuous lack of beer. I think there were a > very few kegs at only one event, apparently because the venue charged over > $400 each to have their personnel order and operate them. What a rip! I > was told that the venue seemed like a reasonable deal when they signed up > for it, but they then found out about all the hidden charges in the fine > print. I heard that it ended up being one of the most expensive venues ever > when it was all over. :-( > > Mark Minton > > At 12:31 PM 11/30/2010, Mixon Bill wrote: >> >> My point, of course, was that NSS conventions are good deals. But >> still I can't imagine how anybody can spend $500 per person on a small >> three-day conference. Well, maybe I can. Let the hotel handle >> everything. Badges, $10 each (actual value 75¢). Registration desk, >> $150 an hour. Security guard to make sure nobody sneaks in without a >> badge, $50 an hour. Use of AV equipment, $200 an hour. Pay somebody >> for the simple job of putting together the program book, $2000. Nobody >> will think you're "professional" if you do anything yourself rather >> than spending money. -- Mixon > > Please reply to mmin...@caver.net > Permanent email address is mmin...@illinoisalumni.org > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > Visit our website: http://texascavers.com > To unsubscribe, e-mail: texascavers-unsubscr...@texascavers.com > For additional commands, e-mail: texascavers-h...@texascavers.com > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- Visit our website: http://texascavers.com To unsubscribe, e-mail: texascavers-unsubscr...@texascavers.com For additional commands, e-mail: texascavers-h...@texascavers.com
