> [Original Message]
> From: Robert Carillio <darterman_at_hotmail.com>
> To: <nanfa_at_aquaria.net>
> Date: 9/2/00 4:07:25 PM
> Subject: NANFA-- 2001 Convention dates!
>
> Well people, after spending the entire morning figureing this out.. here
are
> the dates that make the playoffs for next year. Although June is a great
> time to visit this region to see the many gushingwaterfalls abd breeding
> fish alone, this provides me with little time to prepare this event, as
well
> as water not being the clearest possible. However, if June is what is
most
> "voted" for the best dates based on accomodation availability are in
June,
> only the 7th, 8th and 9th. I hope we don't pick these dates!..... July
> available and non busy time in the hills dates are 5th, 6th, and 7th,
12th,
> 13th, and 14th, and finally, in July the 26th, 27th, and 28th. Best dates
in
> August would be the 3rd, 4th, or 5th and 9th, 10th, and 11th. In my
opinion,
> a late July date would be ideal. I tried to arrange these dates so that
they
> would not be at the same time as other events. I am wanting to let the
> lodgeing owner know by the end of this weekend if possible, so I can
arrange
> to put a deposite down to hold the premises of which we would most likely
be
> completely occupying. I wantpeople to realize thatt the two lodges are
like
> HUGE HOMES they all have private bedrooms and a huge lounging area. There
> are two large bathrooms in the lodges as well as showers at the camsite
> located a stones throw away. We must realize that those that choose to
stay
> on these premises may need to share a room with someone, unless you are a
> couple or married, and in that case you will get your "own room" I am
also
> arranging for a nearby Amerihost lodge to reserve a block of rooms that
will
> cater to those who will be coming alone, or just choose to stay in that
> setting. I am arranging transportation to the field trip sites for those
who
> do not wish to drive. I have toured this place called Crocketts Run, and
I
> find that this place would offer a unique opportunity to have this event
in
> a relaxed "at home" setting. There is a very nice stream right on the
> property as well as primitave campsites for those who wish to do so. In
the
> meantime, I am working on a total weekend price at Crocketts Run that
would
> include Lodgeing, Meeting facilities, continental breakfasts, for three
> days, lunch and a dinner on the first full day. During the outings,
Martin
> has provided me with the rest of those "portable" meals we can use while
at
> sites, and there are plenty of places along the way to get a bite. This
is a
> little different from past conventions, but I really think that once
people
> see what this area has to offer everyone, and even those who are not here
> just for "fish" they will really love it!... Remember, I will reserve a
> block of rooms at a very nice hotel down the road for those wishing to
stay
> alone or not in the Lodge type setting. I would encourage you to come top
> the lodge however. The meeting facilities are nice and right on the
premises
> of Crocketts Run, so those of you who would stay at the Amerihost, you
will
> have to come here for meetings, displays, talks, etc. For those that
choose
> to come at the last minute, well, I can't comment much on that, but there
> are several "single" and double occupancy cabins available in the
immediate
> area. First, however, I need to hear some dates from what I just listed
> above. I would strongly suggest Late July, or sometime in August, after
> further review of the situation from so many angles. .... Robert S.
Carillio
> PS> I am attempting to minimize waste generated from this event, and
have
> contacted the HOCKING COUNTY FARM BUREAU to see about the possible
donation
> of farm fresh corn, apples, beans and other foods we can eat here!...
B.G.
> can I have some of your "Chef" help ... HA!... I can also arrange a keg
of
> draft beer... any takers?.. I am very confident that all will fall into
> place.
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