By the way, Becky pointed out to me that my picture is featured prominently on page three of the Education brochure for ARA.

I just wanted you to know that I would be available to autograph your ARA brochure the night of the beach party.

A generic autograph will be available for free.

A premium personal autograph will be available for a fee.

A picture with me (unframed) will be available as well for a fee.

A Framed picture of you with me, personalized and SIGNED will be available for a LARGE fee.

These items are sure to become collectors items so be sure to reserve your space today.

Call NOW to reserve your space. Operators are standing by.

I'll take a large framed ONLY if you're wearing your grass skirt.

Dee

Philadelphia, PA (Really Bensalem)

I want mine framed, signed with a copy of the photo of Peter giving Chuck a big ol' smooch!!
Now that, is priceless....

Some details from Embassy Suites (ES):

In order to schedule a banquet room, (this far out from our actual event date of Feb. 22, 2007) we'd have to commit a block of (10 minimum) rooms.

It's possible to reserve a banquet room, without committing to a block of rooms, but reservations can't be made until a month before the event.

At this time, full price for a room at ES, during the dates we'll be in town, are $229 per night.

ES is willing to negotiate a better price for a block of rooms.

There are two types of dinner arrangements:

Plated or Buffet.

To see the menu and pricing, go to www.eslvcc.com where you can scroll down to find that category.

Obviously, we'll want to look at more options, from other venues.

Just wanted to provide the facts for ES.

Darn that Beach place anyway. I was thinking I had it all sewn up with staying at the Somerset House across the street. That way - too many drinks - still can find my way home! Now I'll have to wander a bit before finding my home away from home.

We've used convention center rooms after hours in past years for meetings, but nothing where we've brought food in. The convention center is very difficult to deal with in regards to doing anything out of the ordinary or using it after hours. Too many times you get locked in or out of the center, which is a big pain when you have to walk all the way around to find someone to open a door.

Since so many people from the awards industry are staying at the Hilton, I don't see why the Hilton would not be open to providing one of their smaller meeting rooms that would hold about 100 people. There shouldn't be much of a cost if they provide the food for a small fee.

I thought that was a good thought too about finding out who is taking over the Beach and do the new owners what to have us there? Is the Beach closing with no reopening, or is it reopening under a different name?
How dead is that place after December David? Is it completely gone and don't bother with it, or is there a possibility of still being there but under new management?

Cindy M

The Embassy Suites is directly across the street from the convention center. The also serve a very good breakfast. I've used my Marriott rewards and traded out for that location several times. It is a great back up when your not able to get in the Hilton.

I thought I'd mention that Marriott also has a place that is right around the corner from the Beaches location, we also also stayed there last year for one of the trade shows we went to. They also have a good restaurant.

Thought I'd mention these places if others need back ups in case the Hilton does feel up.

From a blog about Las Vegas:

"It was a great spot for years in Vegas, but yesterday was the last night for the Beach. The property has been sold to a developer (to build a mixed use condo/casino hotel project.) "

Thank you for mentioning that David. It's good to know the alternatives in case the Hilton fills up.
Becky

David,
Is taking over Quarks not an option?

It is an option, but their wares are Expensive, with a cap E.

(Not getting into the capitol/capital mess again.)

Philadelphia, PA (Really Bensalem)

When you finally understand it completely... it changes.

Chuck,

Actually, one of our helpful forum members is talking to Quark's about a private room and buffet, which I didn't know they made available.

I'm all for holding the event at the Hilton, if the constellations align. :-)