[NCARC] Superfest facilities

Thu, 26 Feb 2004 19:11:23 -0700

Bob, et all....

Looks like it is time to lobby the City of Loveland to keep the McMillen 
building available for just such events!

Ron - W0OSK

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Subject:        	[NCARC] Superfest facilities
Date sent:      	Thu, 26 Feb 2004 11:41:53 EST

> 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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