convention sites (campuses)

[David Ilvedson]

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If every college tech would run the idea past there administration, we might find out that it is workable.  This wouldn't be happening any time soon as the conventions are booked a few years in advance?
David I.

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From: <Wimblees@AOL.COM>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Received: Thu, 4 Jul 2002 10:08:16 EDT
Subject: Re: convention sites (campuses)

In a message dated 7/4/02 11:16:37 AM !!!First Boot!!!, cadunn@vt2000.com writes:



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


I too had thought a college campus would be great. But, what I found is that although we can get dorms for cheap, there are still a lot of us who like the ritzy scene. Once a year, you splurge, and get all the amenities, especially room service.

The other problem is that the dorms are not going to be right next to the music building. And while many music departments might have many pianos, they might not have enough class rooms. Unless you get a campus where every thing is within easy walking

The price might also might be a factor. Hotels give us the meeting rooms, in exchange for meals, and selling sleeping rooms. That is how they make their money. Universities don't see it that way. You want meeting rooms, rent them, You want dorm rooms,

The bottom line is that while the sleeping rooms might be a little cheaper, the registration would have to be maybe three or four times higher, to pay for al the other amenities we get. And most people complain about the registration fee as it is.

The idea might be good, but when you crunch the numbers, it isn't such a good deal after all.

Wim


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