Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2005 12:43:28 -0500
To: WSFA members <WSFAlist at KeithLynch.net>
From: "Mike B." <omni at omniphile.com>
Subject: [WSFA] Re: Response to Alexis's Memo
Reply-To: WSFA members <WSFAlist at KeithLynch.net>

At 09:40 AM 11/14/2005 -0600, samlubell at verizon.net wrote:
>The issue of moving the meeting was discussed at the First Friday but no
one had sufficient info on an alternative site.  I'm willing to abide by
the will of the majority here and move the meeting if enough members want
it (though we'd have to work something so it isn't the majority of a small
quorum.)

Depending on how the Ted thing works out, there may or may not be a choice
about moving.  The alternative would be a bylaw change in the worst case
scenario.

>The information we need is:
>
>Hours:  Currently we occupy our meeting place from about 8:30 to midnight
on Friday nights.  We can possibly change those hours somewhat, but not too
far.  This would be a problem with libraries and most public meeting halls.

An alternative would be to have the business meeting and the socializing in
different locations.  For instance, a library or community center meeting
room from 8:30 to 10pm for the meeting, then we adjourn to a nearby
restaurant or pub for the socializing.

>Parking: It needs to be in a spot with lots of parking, perferably free.
>
>Anything else?

Public transit?  Was Keith the only one using that?

Handicapped access? (I know this is an issue at both current meeting
locations, so it may not matter much, but it would be nice to have for
those who are a bit infirm, either temporarily or permanently).  Any public
building or business is likely to meet this requirement due to the ADA.
Private homes may not.

There's also the possibility of renting a hotel meeting room...or even a
sleeping room...for meetings.  If it's a regular thing, perhaps a price
break could be arranged?  There are others here with much more experience
in dealing with hotels than me...comments?

I've also been in clubs where a member made arrangements with their boss to
use a company space after hours for meetings.  Don't know if this is
possible at all, but it might be worth asking about.  If we're tax exempt,
it might be considered a donation for tax purposes...any CPAs here?

-- Mike B.