[MiramonteTalk] 2nd Draft 55th Schedule, with URLs

Wed Jul 31 16:00:56 MST 2024

I called Back40 but haven't mentioned it because it was so expensive,
complex in costing, lots of dependencies & add-ons.

Europa Hofbrau for Friday night has been super-easy, simple, and flexible.
Main Hall holds 40, and private room 20 more.  Owner just wants to know how
many, as we get closer.

I suggest our cover letter have a short survey of event list asking folks
which events their travel schedule will allow them to attend. With a
deadline we can report  ustomized number that week to each venue manager.

Casa Orinda was already contacted. Their upper private room only holds
15-20.

I left the bar option for overflow or after-party.

Saturday's 4thBore has room in the bar for up to 50, at standing room only
densities, but can expand to back 30 feet of private room too. If more
people show up they can open the 2nd half too. Together it has held up to
80.

She'll staff accordingly.
Gratuity a fixed 20%.

Fri. Sept. 6 "will be a madhouse" with loud band and younger crowd, so
Europa is better for Fri.

On Wed, Jul 31, 2024, 11:56 AM Harold Hallikainen via Talk <
talk at miramonte1969.org> wrote:

> Thanks Bob! I think it's a bit late to be making major changes to what
> Matt has proposed. If we make the "major event" Saturday night, we could
> make minor adjustments over the next few weeks, including, if desired,
> Friday night. But, for now, I think we need to get this out. It's already
> pretty late.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Harold
>
>
> On Wed, July 31, 2024 11:38 am, Bob Truax wrote:
> > Hi to All,
> > I talked with Back 40 BBQ about Friday night and what they have available
> > for a small group gathering. They have an upper room that can handle
> > groups up to 75 people, but I’m thinking that we need to get a true
> > feedback of how many people are actually going to be there Friday night.
> > Obviously there’s room rental cost for their upper venue room of $300 an
> > hour with a two hour minimum. They would have an open bar that people
> > could order from and trays of hors d’oeuvres or people can order off the
> > main menu also . I am thinking that a sitdown dinner doesn’t really make
> > sense. By the time you add the bar tender tab and gratuity you’re looking
> > at almost $1000 for the rental,, tips and gratuity. They do have a bar,
> > but Friday and Saturday night it’s pretty busy and his suggestion was it
> > would work if we had maybe a group of 20 maximum. I’m going to check also
> > with Diablo Hills Golf Course in Walnut Creek on Ygnacia Valley Road by
> > the John Muir Hospital to see what they have and what the details would
> be
> > for their facility. Obviously, we need to get a true feel for how many
> > people are actually planning on being there Friday night I believe the
> > Costa Orinda might have an upper room that might fit for a certain size
> > group with the same cocktail or hors d’oeuvres type of services. But
> > again, we really need to get a headcount or at least a reasonable
> > expectation of what that would be.
> > I’ll be glad to help out and make reservations deposits and whatever
> > needed once we get an idea of the size of our group. Of course Bran Yaich
> > will probably bring 30 or 40 people with him so we need to be thinking of
> > our beloved coach and teacher. (Ha Ha)
> > Best to you, Bob Truax
> >
> > Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef>
> > ________________________________
> > From: Harold Hallikainen <harold at hallikainen.org>
> > Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2024 2:28:29 PM
> > To: Matt Conover <matt.conover at gmail.com>
> > Cc: Harold Hallikainen <harold at hallikainen.org>; Casey Manfrin
> > <caseym at electro-design.com>; Scott Schofield <schofieldrs at gmail.com>;
> Bob
> > Truax <bob at truaxfamily.us>; Claire Bainer <clairebainer at gmail.com>;
> > BillBeckett <wbeckett.mba at gmail.com>
> > Subject: Re: 2nd Draft 55th Schedule, with URLs
> >
> > Matt,
> >
> > How about I email your latest draft to the TALK group for final comment,
> > then let's commit to it. Send me an email of who I need to pay, and I'll
> > do it. By On Friday I can email the entire class the info and add it to
> > the web site. We can then make minor adjustments over the next month.
> >
> > THANKS!
> >
> > Harold
> >
> >
> > On Tue, July 30, 2024 1:19 pm, Matt Conover wrote:
> >> Trying to maximize contact time, for talking to as many people as
> >> possible.
> >> Grew up with some since kindergarten and Sunday school. I always feel
> >> the
> >> time available at Reunions was too short.
> >>
> >> Friday is for folks flying or driving into "town" early, to be ready for
> >> Sat.
> >>
> >> At 40th we met at Postino in Laf. on Fri. Night. For 50th y'all met at
> >> 4th
> >> Bore. From photos of jubilantvrecelers I see I missed a lot of fun on
> >> Fri.
> >> night.
> >>
> >> I got to Laf. Reservoir hike by 9 a.m. Sat., but we spread out & we
> >> missed
> >> opportunities to hear of others' lives then too.
> >>
> >> Sat. Morn:
> >> Could add scheduled activities in more detail, like a specific hike, and
> >> trailhead, parking lot, or Orinda School/Community Ctr as HQ.
> >>
> >> I already cut Orinda park hours back from 9am-Noon, to "focus" more, so
> >> max. people would arrive at same time.
> >>
> >> In addition to hikes that block could be golf, etc., Moraga Country Club
> >> as
> >> a regional tournament going on all weekend.
> >>
> >> Membership required at Orinda Country Club. So tried Tilden, & left
> >> voicemail with G.M. No callback.
> >>
> >> Didn't try Concord Airport or Pete Schnugg's Diablo CC, or Susan Treanor
> >> Schmal's Blackhawk CC, where my nephew is a grounds manager.
> >>
> >> Too distracting from our main purpose, of maximizing face & voice & hug
> >> &
> >> handshakes, arms over shoulders, etc.
> >>
> >> No motels or hotels in Orinda or Moraga, just Laf., W.Crk., Diablo
> >> Valley,
> >> SF, Berkeley, Oakland.
> >>
> >> Some AirB&Bs in Orinda & Laf, but generally folks will need time to go
> >> back
> >> for showers, naps, sleeping, brkfst.
> >>
> >> The real iceberg tip here is City of Orinda Parks & Rec Rental Guide
> >> rules
> >> and fees. Financial & legal. Costs a lot. Due Aug. 2. 3 days from now.
> >>
> >> Approved only after payment in full.
> >>
> >> Changes cost $25 once approved. Cancelation forfeits all payments.
> >>
> >> Applicant needs to be there in person. I'm not even sure I'll be able to
> >> afford to go. Can't front fees.
> >>
> >> Please call in a credit card, as stated in the 2 prior emails to the
> >> City,
> >> which I copied you on to no objection, and reimburse yourself.
> >>
> >> Verbal discussions with restaurant managers indicated reservations &
> >> deposits per se are not required.
> >>
> >> On Tue, Jul 30, 2024, 10:32â€¯AM Harold Hallikainen
> >> <harold at hallikainen.org>
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >>> We could do that, or keep Friday as an "early bird" event?
> >>>
> >>> Harold
> >>>
> >>> On Tue, July 30, 2024 10:01 am, Casey Manfrin wrote:
> >>> > Hi Harold & Matt. Thanks for your work on this.
> >>> >
> >>> > Looks good to me too.
> >>> >
> >>> > Three days seems like a lot. What do you think about eliminating
> >>> Friday
> >>> > event(s) and scheduling events on Saturday & Sunday?
> >>> >
> >>> > Casey
> >>> >
> >>> > Casey Manfrin
> >>> > 971-241-3330 (m)
> >>> > Sent from my mobile device
> >>> >
> >>> >
> >>> > On Jul 30, 2024, at 9:37â€¯AM, Harold Hallikainen
> >>> <harold at hallikainen.org>
> >>> > wrote:
> >>> >
> >>> > ï»¿Thanks Matt! I think that looks pretty good. What do others on the
> >>> list
> >>> > think? Should I send it to the wider Miramonte Talk group for
> >>> comment?
> >>> > Then, by the end of the week, send it to the full mailing list and
> >>> put
> >>> it
> >>> > on the https://miramonte1969.org web site? As soon as we are good to
> >>> go,
> >>> > Matt, can you make required reservations? If you'd like to pay for
> >>> > reservations by credit card, I can immediately send you a
> >>> reimbursement
> >>> > check.
> >>> >
> >>> > THANKS!
> >>> >
> >>> > Harold
> >>> >
> >>> >
> >>> > On Mon, July 29, 2024 11:36 pm, Matt Conover wrote:
> >>> >> Photos of venues, menues, food and picnic park at Orinda Community
> >>> >> Center.
> >>> >>
> >>> >
> >>> >
> >>> > --
> >>> > Not sent from an iPhone.
> >>> >
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> --
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> >>>
> >>
> >
> >
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