[Lnc-business] Informal Poll LNC December Meeting

Wed Jul 30 10:02:30 EDT 2014

Here are some pictures of the Hilton Riverside convention area.  I think the hall between the Grand Ballroom and the Salon would provide a good central area for the Vendors to be located in one spot.  The Salon seems exceptionally modular and we could have all the break out rooms we needed configured into that area across from the Ballroom.
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On Jul 30, 2014, at 8:38 AM, Daniel Hayes <danielehayes at icloud.com> wrote:

> I had meant to include something like these in my first mail and the lateness of the hour caught up with me.
> 
> This is a link to the map from the Hampton to the venue passing the Hilton Riverside on the way to where we are looking at for our Winter Peace party and then on to Bourbon St:
> 
> https://goo.gl/maps/wwt3v
> 
> Here are some pictures of the Hampton Inn included as well. The room pictures are of a Warehouse Loft, which are the higher price of $149/night.  The rooms in the “new” section are fairly standard hotel rooms.
> 
> Daniel Hayes
> 
> <IMG_0452.JPG><IMG_0453.JPG><IMG_0454.JPG>
> On Jul 30, 2014, at 7:11 AM, Nicholas Sarwark <chair at lp.org> wrote:
> 
>> Thanks Daniel for sending these options out to the LNC.  My personal
>> preference is the later weekend and the Hampton Inn, due to the
>> significant savings to the members (on travel and room cost) and the
>> LNC (on meeting space and breakfast).  I'm happy to do a tour of the
>> Hilton Riverside as a potential convention venue while we're there.
>> 
>> If there is a strong preference for the earlier weekend or the more
>> expensive hotel, I would defer to the rest of the LNC.
>> 
>> -Nick
>> 
>> On Wed, Jul 30, 2014 at 1:34 AM, Daniel Hayes <danielehayes at icloud.com> wrote:
>>> Members,
>>> 
>>> I started to write another email trying to compare and contrast the two seeming top contenders for our December meeting and just decided to repost the Email I sent to staff, the chair and Guy. Dec 13/14 seems to be by far the cheaper weekend. In addition to the mail there is also a chart of the top 2 contenders Hilton Riverside and Hampton inn Convention Center included.
>>> Can we get an informal indication from members as to their thoughts on these 2 hotels before we put a motion back up?
>>> Do people seriously want to consider NOLA for an upcoming convention and do we think its worth the extra money to stay in the Riverside to better evaluate it or would you guys rather stay in the Hampton which is less expensive?
>>> 
>>> 
>>> "After having spoken to Robert, he seemed to indicate that typically there are about 6 or so people interested in taking tours, even when in the hotel proposed for the convention. The increased convenience might bump the participation by a person or 2. Most members of the LNC don't put much interest into the location of the NatCon and leave it to the LNC Convention Planning Committee.
>>> I of course am interested in promoting NOLA for a NatCon for various reasons.  Coming at it strictly as a member of the LNC.  I think a top destination city like NOLA will only enhance NatCon Participation. I feel this increase will be most pronounced in an off election year like 2018. Coming at it from a local standpoint, we of course would love the increased access for a Presidential year NatCon like 2020, but the destination city increases would probably be lower than the effect it has on an off year as there is already increased interest during a Presidential year.
>>> 
>>> I think from the LPHQ standpoint, the dates for the 13/14 are significant as well as the concessions garnered for the individual rooms.  With those dates in mind for these 2 hotels.  The Hampton can save us $1800.  That said, the costs of the Riverside are in line with avg meeting costs for the LNC.
>>> 
>>> Our State LP is looking at holding our Winter Peace Party the weekend that the LNC is in attendance.   One of our local members has gotten us a bead on a private room at the top of the Jax. It's a premium location located right on the river in the French Quarter. With drinks and appetizers included, we have gotten it for a rate of $35/person.  It's a great rate and we are hoping that some of our neighbors from surrounding states might be interested in coming in and socializing with us for the weekend.  This location is somewhat of a straight shot from both hotels with the Riverside being about a 5-10 minute walk from Jax and the Hampton being about 15-20 minute walk.  Overall the Riverside is right on the edge of the FQ, It's across the street from the Casino, etc.
>>> 
>>> I am from the school of, let's save the money, but I have to realize that I am a lot different in my mindset from a lot of other people. So for me, staying at the cheaper venue would be a go.  However on top of that, I am not staying at any of the venues, I am sleeping at home with my dogs. So there may indeed be some value in staying at the likely NatCon contender so that most LNC members can get a feel for it even if they arent paying attention.”
>>> 
>>> Daniel Hayes
>>> 
>>> ave HQ $1800.
>>> 
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