I was able to speak with Greg S. yesterday regarding the past and present AZB room issues. I thanked him for allowing us a great experience this year. He wanted to especially thank OHB for getting the whole thing started (my thanks to OHB too
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Greg would be willing to let us have 2 tables next year, but feels that because of the lighting trusses we can NOT fit them in one room. He will give us the 2 rooms at the right and left ends of the hallway. Cost will be $2,000 (the cost of room rental - he will be providing the tables for FREE).
He very much liked us having at least some semblance of monitoring the rooms, what we did this year would be adequate.
He will work with us to get an official DCC nametag (probably a special gold color) JUST for AZB'ers. We can design it ourselves (same size as the DCC badges); we can have one or two sided designs; it will have the member's picture, handle, and real name on it - and will be distributed at the tournament desk along with your admission/players badge to the tournament itself. Cool. Greg's idea not mine.
He does NOT want us to have sponsors that are in any way competing with the vendor's (no cue maker's for instance). There may, however be other ways to raise money (other raffles, T-shirts, sponsors other than equipment sellers, etc.); so get creative and see what we can come up with - we will check ALL ideas with Greg first to make sure he approves.
He loved the Celebrity Tournament Raffle event; and very much likes the events spilling over into the tournament room. We can probably do it again - if anyone knows pro's that might participate; let me know. We could possibly convince JL & ER to do it again; but I hesitate to impose further unless demand is high.
He would appreciate VERY MUCH if we can attempt a "Special Event" as we discussed; for all of the reasons we discussed. We can charge admission to the television area if we wish for a late night event (though we will have to provide the staff). He was VERY appreciative of Bob Jewett's efforts, and if there is any way we could help support the 14.1 event (personnel or finances) he would be grateful.
So here are the questions on which the committee would like feedback:
#1. Do we want 2 tables (which entails 2 SEPARATE rooms - though they are next to each other)??? I love the camaraderie that 1 room affords; but unless someone here has a lighting solution (any table/light mechs out there??) it will have to be 2 rooms. More expense, less togetherness, more opportunity to play, more chance to miss something.
#2. Can someone design the badges for us??? Any graphic design freaks that want to volunteer just post here and PM me also.
#3. Any fund-raising/sponsorship ideas??? Our idea is to require a similar donation to last year for playing privileges ($25-$35), then use the extra money generated to provide refreshments first, then the prize fund. We will auction the banner soon. We may want to give special treatment to those donating extra (like a special Celebrity match, done gratis by a very prominent pro, with one of the members who have donated above and beyond the minimum).
#4. Refreshment ideas??? We CAN'T afford the hotel rates, we CAN'T cater it in. We COULD have soda's and snacks brought in privately and discreetly if there are volunteers to do the leg work.
5. Special Event ideas?? I don't think we can afford a Pagulayan-Schmidt 14.1 re-match this time around (though I could be wrong - its happened at least once). I think we could definitely swing a rotation match between Efren Reyes and a prominent pro (to be approved by Accu-Stats/BCN). We could also take a $1000 and stake a match or 2 if we can find a "horse", we could make a big challenge out of it and play it on the t.v. table (though not for Accu-Stats). If we don't get dumped, we could even make money on the deal. We can charge a nominal ($5-$10) admission if we choose, then use the money for prizes.
There is plenty of time before next year; but PLEASE don't volunteer for anything unless you will DEFINITELY do it as promised. Thanks,
Gang of Three
). Greg would be willing to let us have 2 tables next year, but feels that because of the lighting trusses we can NOT fit them in one room. He will give us the 2 rooms at the right and left ends of the hallway. Cost will be $2,000 (the cost of room rental - he will be providing the tables for FREE).
He very much liked us having at least some semblance of monitoring the rooms, what we did this year would be adequate.
He will work with us to get an official DCC nametag (probably a special gold color) JUST for AZB'ers. We can design it ourselves (same size as the DCC badges); we can have one or two sided designs; it will have the member's picture, handle, and real name on it - and will be distributed at the tournament desk along with your admission/players badge to the tournament itself. Cool. Greg's idea not mine.
He does NOT want us to have sponsors that are in any way competing with the vendor's (no cue maker's for instance). There may, however be other ways to raise money (other raffles, T-shirts, sponsors other than equipment sellers, etc.); so get creative and see what we can come up with - we will check ALL ideas with Greg first to make sure he approves.
He loved the Celebrity Tournament Raffle event; and very much likes the events spilling over into the tournament room. We can probably do it again - if anyone knows pro's that might participate; let me know. We could possibly convince JL & ER to do it again; but I hesitate to impose further unless demand is high.
He would appreciate VERY MUCH if we can attempt a "Special Event" as we discussed; for all of the reasons we discussed. We can charge admission to the television area if we wish for a late night event (though we will have to provide the staff). He was VERY appreciative of Bob Jewett's efforts, and if there is any way we could help support the 14.1 event (personnel or finances) he would be grateful.
So here are the questions on which the committee would like feedback:
#1. Do we want 2 tables (which entails 2 SEPARATE rooms - though they are next to each other)??? I love the camaraderie that 1 room affords; but unless someone here has a lighting solution (any table/light mechs out there??) it will have to be 2 rooms. More expense, less togetherness, more opportunity to play, more chance to miss something.
#2. Can someone design the badges for us??? Any graphic design freaks that want to volunteer just post here and PM me also.
#3. Any fund-raising/sponsorship ideas??? Our idea is to require a similar donation to last year for playing privileges ($25-$35), then use the extra money generated to provide refreshments first, then the prize fund. We will auction the banner soon. We may want to give special treatment to those donating extra (like a special Celebrity match, done gratis by a very prominent pro, with one of the members who have donated above and beyond the minimum).
#4. Refreshment ideas??? We CAN'T afford the hotel rates, we CAN'T cater it in. We COULD have soda's and snacks brought in privately and discreetly if there are volunteers to do the leg work.
5. Special Event ideas?? I don't think we can afford a Pagulayan-Schmidt 14.1 re-match this time around (though I could be wrong - its happened at least once). I think we could definitely swing a rotation match between Efren Reyes and a prominent pro (to be approved by Accu-Stats/BCN). We could also take a $1000 and stake a match or 2 if we can find a "horse", we could make a big challenge out of it and play it on the t.v. table (though not for Accu-Stats). If we don't get dumped, we could even make money on the deal. We can charge a nominal ($5-$10) admission if we choose, then use the money for prizes.
There is plenty of time before next year; but PLEASE don't volunteer for anything unless you will DEFINITELY do it as promised. Thanks,
Gang of Three
If not, I would love to help design the badges.
He does not follow pool and its hard for me to figure out a way to make it worth his while but he has the cash and has done things like this before.
