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kdblove_99
New member
last couple meeting i have gone too have been pretty packed.
Plus there would be alot more people there if it were at a better location in my opinion
I do agree RTP has done a very good job!
wpnorton
New member
I'm pretty confident that there would be many more people there if the location was more reasonable. On the other hand...people like me who want to learn more from the experienced guys will drive out of there way (Way out of our way). I'll probably still go, but I dread thinking about the drive before every meeting.
kevin95695
Member of the Registry
I'll give a day or two in November to scouting every exit on 80 between Madison and Davis. Who can do Cap City Fwy?
Better still, if you live near 80, report on anything within 1 mile of the freeway at your exit that serves food, has a dedicated room and can handle 100 reef dorks or more...
Better still, if you live near 80, report on anything within 1 mile of the freeway at your exit that serves food, has a dedicated room and can handle 100 reef dorks or more...
wpnorton
New member
Now that sounds like a plan? One of the criteria is that the location have a projection system. That's most likely going to be a deal breaker for most venues. I would suggest the club use some of that raffle money to buy a projector and portable screen for the occasions they need to present something. $1100 would be sufficient to get both. I know I've bought nearly that much in Raffle tickets alone! (at least that would be my wifes assessment if asked)
KMP
Wag More; Bark Less
how big does the screen have to be?
gotta love craigslist:
anybody heading to the bay area? 48"x48" screen - $25.
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/pho/435073582.html
wayne, it's by you in fairfield: 60" x 80" - $600 obo
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/ele/434417207.html
gotta love ebay:
60" x 80" - $99 plus $28 shipping:
http://cgi.ebay.com/DA-LITE-VERSATO...ryZ48655QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
gotta love craigslist:
anybody heading to the bay area? 48"x48" screen - $25.
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/pho/435073582.html
wayne, it's by you in fairfield: 60" x 80" - $600 obo
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/ele/434417207.html
gotta love ebay:
60" x 80" - $99 plus $28 shipping:
http://cgi.ebay.com/DA-LITE-VERSATO...ryZ48655QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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P.Kelly
New member
Again, I'll suggest that the board meet and back the "concept" of moving its location to a more central area. If the criteria is that someone must suggest a perfect location, and have all the details worked out before you guys will discuss it then:
1. The timing probably will not work out, as you'll have to meet and vote, which could take up to a month
2. Once you do vote, depending on the timing, the facility may or may not be still available.
I'm not trying to come of like a jerk, so please take it for what it is worth, but I sounds like a fair number of dues paying members would like something more central and the board needs to either back the concept, or come out saying that you're not interested. Tell us where the leadership stands and we'll do the work of finding a solution.
If you can put quantitative criteria together when can work to find a solution that meets the criteria.
pbetito
New member
I just would like it said for the record that we need a lot more than a space for people once a month. We need the space GUARANTEED NO MATTER WHAT every third friday. We need a place where they don't mind us bringing in massive amounts of saltwater and equipment. The place needs to be very quiet and completely segregated from all other customers. I also feel that if we are going to move it we need to make sure to pick a place that is centrally located. Moving it to Davis, Elk Grove, Woodland ect ect is just causing the same problem we have now but for the other side of the city. IMO the place needs to be close to 50 or 80 no further out than Madison Ave on 80 Sunrise Blvd on 50, and anywhere in the Arden Buisness 80, Natomas area, or downtown would work as well. Please also keep in mind that there is going to be a MASSIVE road work project on I-5 making it and 99 a nightmare from next spring to roughly november so we should attempt to steer clear of those places as well. Last but not least, the place has to be free!!!!! Before you set out I would talk to Karl about how difficult it was to find a venue for a one time Frag swap. He might be able to aid you in a where to start type of sense.
Best of Luck Guys!!!
Best of Luck Guys!!!
P.Kelly
New member
I think the criteria for location should be:
1. Close to the freeway, for access
2a. Interstate 80 (between Harbor/West Sac and Madison or
2b. I5 (between San Juan and Fruitridge
2c. 99/Bus 80 (between Fruitridge and I80)
2d. Highway 50 (between I80 and Sunrise
3. Easily seats 100+ (if that is our current size) more is better
4. Food service (pizza is preferable)
5. Separate room
6. Can accommodate a Friday night monthly meeting (willing to move to a different Friday if need be?)
7. other?
I can search I5 and 99/Bus 80... Who can take 50?
KMP
Wag More; Bark Less
i agree with many points herein:
1) just thankful to be associated with a great club
2) needs to be near major freeway (I5-80-99-50)
3) close to where I5-80-99-50 all intersect
seems as though the "must have" criteria would be:
1) must hold 75+
2) must be separate from other activities within the building
seems as though the "would really be cool" criteria would be:
1) projection screen
2) food
3) drinks
i wouldnt' expect this would happen over night and a transition period (should it be considered) is to be expected.
1) just thankful to be associated with a great club
2) needs to be near major freeway (I5-80-99-50)
3) close to where I5-80-99-50 all intersect
seems as though the "must have" criteria would be:
1) must hold 75+
2) must be separate from other activities within the building
seems as though the "would really be cool" criteria would be:
1) projection screen
2) food
3) drinks
i wouldnt' expect this would happen over night and a transition period (should it be considered) is to be expected.
pbetito
New member
I think it has to be the way you are discussing not wanting to do Pete. There would have to be a place found that meets a lot of PITA criteria first. Then the board would meet to discuss it which would most likely take a month or two at least. There seems to be hostility from people like the board is against you. As far as I know, no one on the board lives real close to Round Table. It just is a place that works real well for now. I know you are fairly new but this is a topic that many have looked into several times. Its just a hard thing to accomplish and will be done with extreme caution. I suggest you go and start looking for a great place that would work for the masses and we proceed from there. This is an important decision and much like a reef tank... nothing good happens really fast
If it does feel that people are hesitant to move, it is most likely the fact that there is a lot of comfort in knowing the place we have works and to move we need to be POSITIVE the new place will allow us the same freedom.
KMP
Wag More; Bark Less
you guys beat me to it
paul, i agree. as a woodlander i would not want to see it come out to woodland, davis, or elk grove. that just shifts things to the opposite extreme. it also needs to be available on a set night, day of the month, year round. don't want to be flip-flopping.
paul, i agree. as a woodlander i would not want to see it come out to woodland, davis, or elk grove. that just shifts things to the opposite extreme. it also needs to be available on a set night, day of the month, year round. don't want to be flip-flopping.
P.Kelly
New member
I must admit I don't understand why it must be that way, please explain.
Which is why we need to understand what the criteria is.
I'm not sure who you are suggesting is being hostile. Could you please let me know what you meant? I'm offering to help!
I thought I heard that the last time this was looked into was 2 years ago. Can you tell us what the criteria was last time, and was it an active search, or a passive search?
Cheers
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funman1
Active member
Not sure why you need the boards approval to go hunting for a place?
Are you afraid you'll find a place and we'll have to commit to that place that day or week?
If you guys find a place that's perfect and majority of members want it.. I don't think the board is going to ignore it?
You seem to be implying this?
Are you afraid you'll find a place and we'll have to commit to that place that day or week?
If you guys find a place that's perfect and majority of members want it.. I don't think the board is going to ignore it?
You seem to be implying this?
casalt
New member
I'm starting to feel really satisfied with buying a home in a crappy neighborhood in rancho cordova. I've belonged to 2 other clubs and this discusion happens with any club. With RC airplanes you have to go to the field to fly and somebody always wanted the rc airport moved to their area. The long range tactical club can only happen at the 1000 yard range, the guys from the bay drive in the night before. If you want it bad enough you make it happen. The title was meeting feedback. IMHO the meeting was great , and I'll go to the next one with the hope of learning something new and making new friends. and I like pizza too.
funman1
Active member
The board is there to carry out the wishes of the membership as a whole, and keep the club running with all the mundane stuff behind the scenes.
It's not the "boards club", it's yours. We are just here to serve you, the members.
If the members as a whole, want to move, I really don't see the board putting a stop to it.
Granted I'm just one person on the board, but that's how I view it, as I think many others do as well.
It's not the "boards club", it's yours. We are just here to serve you, the members.
If the members as a whole, want to move, I really don't see the board putting a stop to it.
Granted I'm just one person on the board, but that's how I view it, as I think many others do as well.
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