Calling all MARS members - Need help with location!

[MrMikeB]

We have ran into some issues regarding our location for the March 1 frag swap. Given MARS members are some of the most resourceful and generous people around - we figured we put out the call for help. MARS needs you to help us find a location suitable for the frag swap.

An ideal location would include:
1. Room for 100 people (give or take)
2. Sitting areas and loads of tables for the frags (we can bring in the tables if need be)
3. Electrical outlets galore
4. Located inside in a temperature controlled building/room
5. Ample parking to accommodate the guests
6. Located somewhere around West Sac (or in vicinity) and close to a freeway
7. Inexpensive to free on the rental costs

We are actively pursuing other avenues too, but if you have access to something, know of somebody who does, or just have a great idea - please share!

 

[kevin95695]

I'll start looking right now...

 

[RAYSTOCKETT]

great location

great location

My church is temp controled. lots of parking. room for hundreds. lots of tables a(50) and chairs. Outlets. And best of all FREE.
I will need to ccheck availability.
thought its not in west sac.
one near madison and fair oaks another in roseville,folsom.antelope.
which one do I cheeck with?
Richard

 

[bored4long]

I was going to suggest hitting up churches. I have asked mine, but its in Orangevale and far from the desired location. I think a church is the best bet.

 

[boviac]

I haven't been to a frag swap in a while, but really we only need the room(s) for the frags. Everything else can be outside (barring a rain day event). - ok you got me there.

The BBQ and eating can be outside and just have the people going to pick go inside. Plus, if everyone brings coral in a specific container why the need for copious outlets? Just curious as we are planning to host one up in the Chico area tenitively in September. Thanks!

-Chris

 

[RAYSTOCKETT]

we do have a building in west sac

we do have a building in west sac

but I havent been able to get the ph# of the person in dharge of scheduling the bld yet. Still working on it. I can inquire on any of the preiously listed locations. Let me know.
Richard

(916)308-9272
ps leaving for church soon(no internet acces-hence the ph#)

 

[MrMikeB]

You guys are awesome! The outlets are more or less of the equipment and other oddities that accompanies reefing nonsense. I am not too terribly picky at this point.

We plan to have food catered in (sandwiches and the lot) to make it easier on the cleanup. Your admission covers the cost of food.

As for location, we want to try and find a place somewhat central. We are expecting folks in from Elk Grove, Folsom, Orangevale, Sacramento, Davis, Tracey, and from up north in Chico/Redding as well as our friends from the bay area. We figured anything close to a major freeway in the West Sac area would work nicely. That being said, beggars cannot be choosers.

 

[MrMikeB]

Thanks RAYSTOCKETT! Any other ideas/places?

 

[pbetito]

We will be willing to look at anywhere in the greater sacramento area at this point if the place works. I made a few calls today and am getting a lot of maybe's. If anyone gets a green light then please call me directly asap We are willing to pay for the room if necessary but free= better. Thanks for all the effort guys!!

Paul
410-4133

 

[airinhere]

I did some checking around and have found a VFW hall that could hold up to 300 people .

Might be others available, but I called the W.sac area ones.

They are verifying if March 1st is available.

Contact#:453-9209
Location: 2784 Stockton Blvd
95817

I am leaving for work in about 10 minutes, and will not be back until late. Then I leave for Florida.

Please do not deluge the place with calls.

appoint one guy and lets see if this venue will work.

Hope this helps.........

 

[RAYSTOCKETT]

we have a place!

we have a place!

Its by sunrise Mall (near Madison and fair oaks) I have it reserved from 11am to 4pm
Richard

 

[kdblove_99]

what is it?

 

[RAYSTOCKETT]

Its a gym

Its a gym

its at my church they have hundreds of chairs and plenty of tables. Their is a kitchen that we could use. power-outlets
Richard

 

[kdblove_99]

Sounds great. Thanks for doing that!

 

[Reefugee]

Richard - great job!

 

[bored4long]

Great Job!

Great Job!

Richard, I would recommend trying to see if you can get the gym reserved for a longer period of time. I haven't been to a frag swap before, but I imagine that the longer we have the better it would be for setup/tear down and all that (we would need to set up a bunch of the tables and chairs prior and then there will be cleanup). Great job, BTW.

 

[kevin95695]

MrMikeB told me set-up-to-tear-down times of 10am - 5pm were needed, but hey, I'm not going to look a gift horse in the mouth...