convention sites (campuses)

[James Baker]

If, and it is a BIG if, the PTG could get all 4,000 members to a convention
then we would still be a small convention.  If we could even get the 20,000
tuners in the country to come, we would not be a large convention.  There
are conventions here often that have 40,000 people and more.  The Amway
convention has to rent two coliseums in Charlotte and a neighboring town for
4 nights to get their people in. These are conventions with CLOUT.

James Baker
One of 850 in Chicago (tiny)

----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Servinsky" <tompiano@gate.net>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Thursday, July 04, 2002 8:16 AM
Subject: RE: convention sites (campuses)


> The idea of using vacant college campuses (during the summer season)
> deserves consideration. Personally, the concept works extremely well for
me.
> Many music schools already have suitable soundproofed rooms, auditoriums,
> and most of the amenities.  The only problem I see is viable space for the
> exhibit hall. That requires the unique huge open spaces that traditional
> convention facilities usually provide.
> Traditionally  the idea of being spoiled with wonderful hotel amenities,
and
> yes, a touch of glitz thrown in, has steered the PTG towards keeping those
> perks close at hand. However, with the current obnoxious adopted attitude
> Hyatt Regency seems to be coping these days, it might be time to start
> turning this large ship in a different direction. I argue with those who
> feel the Hyatt approach is the only alternative. And I argue that we
should
> be solely concerned with "punitive" actions.  PTG represents a lot of
buying
> power to the convention providers and we should use it wisely. Somewhere
in
> this equation, PTG has take a stance against the Hyatt Regency types and
> take control over this situation.
> Tom Servinsky, RPT
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-pianotech@ptg.org [mailto:owner-pianotech@ptg.org]On Behalf
> Of Clair Dunn
> Sent: Thursday, July 04, 2002 7:11 AM
> To: pianotech@ptg.org
> Subject: Re: convention sites (campuses)
>
>
> Susan K. and all convention organizers out there--
>
> Wow - a great idea -- college campuses. Cut down on expenses, and if
> we choose universities noted for music programs, lots of pianos on
> the spot. Cheaper lodgings. Bookstores within easy reach.
> My first vote goes to Banff -- can anyone think of a more
> spectacular place for a PTG convention?!!!!
> I'll trade a ritzy, overpriced hotel for breakfast in the Rockies
> any day. And we can get there by train!
> Cheers,
> Clair
>
>
> Clair's Piano Service
> http://www.vt2000.com/cps/
>
>