[NCARC] Superfest facilities

[SCOMIND@aol.com]

Hi Guys,

As Willis noted at the last breakfast meeting, the rate sheet for the 
Exhibition Halls at the new fairgrounds includes a $25 per outlet fee for 
electricity. We all pretty much agreed that that was an unfair policy which puts NCARC at 
a disadvantage when vendors compare Superfest with other hamfests.

I talked to Brenda about this (Bob Holt's assistant - - Bob is the 
fairgrounds manager), and she took it up with Jay Hardy, the fairgrounds director. She 
called me back this morning with news that the fee would be waived for this 
coming swapfest as long as we don't require ceiling drops (which require time to 
set up). I guess that means tables against the walls can have free power, but 
other tables won't unless arrangements are made. As I recall, that's pretty 
the way other hamfests operate.

My concern is that we'll be charged for power starting with 2005, and that 
this is merely a favor for our first year at the new venue.

I'm willing to take this issue up with Jay and go further if necessary, but 
I'd like to hear from you if you've exhibited recently at other fairgrounds or 
have further ammunition. Is a power fee common these days? I know that major 
shows (like Dayton) always include free power, but the booth rental is pretty 
expensive (was >$500 last time I went).

73,
Bob, WA9FBO


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