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mistyinca · 06-11-2008, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Sukoshis Gma

This is also JMO but I agree, especially about what the hotel food costs.

I also agree about the raffle items. There are sooooo many good things, I would rather take a chance on getting one of those than getting a sandwich and soda!!! And even if I don't win anything I will have enjoyed picking items out! Thank you to all who so generously donated items. I intend to do my part on the raffle, not a drinker, can't help out there.

And YES, THANK YOU LISA for all you have done and are still doing to make this an awesome meet up for everyone. I know it will be something we will all remember and will be talking about for some time.

I agree. $18.50 is a lot for a box lunch. I had no idea that the hotel was tacking on service charges onto everything

. I, too, would rather sink extra into the raffle tickets, especially since it goes into the pot as pure $$$ towards the total. There are so many items

, we all need more just to get a ticket in the bag for each item we want

, LOL!

COME ON EVERYONE! BUY MORE RAFFLE TICKETS!!!

YorkieChick1 · 06-11-2008, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by LuvMyPrinceKobi

K ...I just looked....I see that it's YorkieChick1's birthday the "week of" too, so I guess we have AT LEAST two birthdays to celebrate. Anyone else wanna join in (that I may have missed

)?????

Thanks for reminding me!!! I'll be turning 42!!

YorkieChick1 · 06-11-2008, 10:22 AM

I will definitely buy more raffle tickets!! I don't drink alcohol but I'll buy some sodas for you!! Whatever we can do to help, just let us know!! Lisa, we all appreciate all the hard work and time you have put into this meetup!!

labrown · 06-11-2008, 10:33 AM

Lisa, you are seriously an angel for doing all the dirty work to get this together. I think we are all clear on how hard it has been for you, and what a wonderful, precise, job you have done. Down to the penny, wow! So I hope that you can not worry too much about it. Many of us plan to spend at least $20 more when we get there, be it for drinks, raffle tickets (I guarantee when I see the sundresses made by crb, I'm gonna drop another 20 bucks on raffle tickets!

) or however we use our money. So I hope you can relax and just look forward to your trip and know that it will all work out in the end. It is going to be a great time and worth every penny, and it wouldn't be anywhere near as cool if you hadn't put your hard work into it. THANKS!!!

scoobiedooiscoo · 06-11-2008, 11:13 AM

i agree raffle tickets are the way to go

Sukoshi's Mom · 06-11-2008, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mistyinca

I agree. $18.50 is a lot for a box lunch. I had no idea that the hotel was tacking on service charges onto everything

. I, too, would rather sink extra into the raffle tickets, especially since it goes into the pot as pure $$$ towards the total. There are so many items

, we all need more just to get a ticket in the bag for each item we want

, LOL!

COME ON EVERYONE! BUY MORE RAFFLE TICKETS!!!

Yes...it is very frustrating. I knew there were service charges tacked onto all the food (they made that clear in advance), but I've been going back and forth with the hotel the last few days to get everything correct on our BEO (Banquet Event Order), and I'm seeing now that they even tack service fees and tax to things like the vendor space, ballroom, and microphone. AND...what really frustrates me is that they add on the service fee, and then they tax the total of the service fee + the subtotal, which means even the service fee is taxable. I thought this was illegal, and I asked the hotel about it, but they said that is their policy. Since then, I've done a lot of reading about allowable taxation of service fees, and apparently it's allowable if it's a mandatory service fee

. If it's truly optional (like a "tip"), then it is NOT taxable. RIDICULOUS!

Anyway...now that I've said all that about the hotel...I just read my e-mail, and they are going to work with us

. First of all, they are going to leave the microphone in the ballroom for Sunday, so we can use it during breakfast Sunday morning if we need to at NO CHARGE! Also, she's looked at where we're at currently with our food expense, and she said she's not going to hold us to our minimum agreement

. She said, "Just try to encourage guests to hit the bar!! Still, you wont be held to a minimum there." So...thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!

Without being held to the minimums, it looks like we're back in the positive, and we'll still be able to make a donation to a Yorkie rescue

!!!! This is GREAT news!

Speaking of Yorkie rescues...one of the questions on the evaluation form I've created (yes...I have an evaluation form that I'd appreciate you filling out after the meet-up so that we have some feedback regarding the meet-up in case we opt to have another one in the future) is regarding what Yorkie rescue you'd like to see our profits donated to. If you don't already have a favorite charity, please do some research before the meet so we can find a great organization to help out with our money! I'm so pleased we'll be able to make a donation after all

!!!

Sukoshi's Mom · 06-11-2008, 11:56 AM

I just wanted to thank everyone for your full support on this. I won't lie and say it's not a lot of work or disappointing we're not having a larger turnout, but I'm so thankful for those who are going, and we're going to have a GREAT time! It makes it so much easier to do something like this when you know the people you're working so hard for appreciate it! You've been so generous with your raffle and goodie bag donations, and so understanding to help us "pull through" and make a profit for the Yorkie rescue! You're the best! My husband tells me I'm doing more than I should

, but I know you'll enjoy the details. I can't wait!

LuvMyPrinceKobi · 06-11-2008, 11:59 AM

Oh, thank heavens!!!! I didn't want this looming over anybody's head, and now it won't be!!! Guess our prayers got answered, didn't they? But don't worry, I'll still "support" them by getting a couple drinks...after all, let's remember, they didn't HAVE to do this for us!

I also agree that's crazy how many "fees and taxes" there are on such things

But yay!!! I'm so excited this is going to work out! Thanks again, Lisa! You rock!!!!

Tiger's Mom · 06-11-2008, 12:04 PM

I haven't gotten far back to find out what was just resolved . . . but I just want to thank LISA for making this a reality

. . .I know we will all have a blast and find that the weekend is NOT enough to get-together . . .

Sukoshis Gma · 06-11-2008, 12:12 PM

Speaking of Yorkie rescues...one of the questions on the evaluation form I've created (yes...I have an evaluation form that I'd appreciate you filling out after the meet-up so that we have some feedback regarding the meet-up in case we opt to have another one in the future) is regarding what Yorkie rescue you'd like to see our profits donated to. If you don't already have a favorite charity, please do some research before the meet so we can find a great organization to help out with our money! I'm so pleased we'll be able to make a donation after all !!!

I think an evaluation of this 1st Meet-Up is an excellent idea. How will we know what people liked/disliked if we don't ask and I think it will make it easier for the next meet up committee. You see, I'm thinking positively that there will be sooo many people who will wish they had come to KC that they will already be planning and saving for the next meet-up!!!!!

Tiger's Mom · 06-11-2008, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by LuvMySissy

I can only speak for myself, but cash and checks always work and I can certainly send a paypal invoice as well. I'm not planning to have much pre-made since I do custom sizing orders, but will always take orders!!! I have one special dress and harness that I am making just for the meet-up........

I don't want to give hubby too much work so I will just take cash or check

. . .prices will be much lower than my website

mistyinca · 06-11-2008, 12:17 PM

WONDERFUL NEWS re: hotel and the minimum!!!

Lisa,

You're the only one who could do this, and do it with such finesse!

Thank you for the countless hours (days, weeks, months

LOL) you have put into this.

I'm getting really excited now. It's only a FEW DAYS AWAY!

OMG...

WHAT AM I GONNA WEAR???!!!

Tiger's Mom · 06-11-2008, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by LuvMyPrinceKobi

Oh, Des, you are SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO caught, girlfriend!!!

I was just looking at the birthdays for the weekend of the meet-up, and guess whose birthday is on the 13th of June, Friday!?!?!?

Yep...It's Des!!!!!! Were you trying to keep this some "mega-secret" or what, lady??? We so have to celebrate! Would you like anything special, Des??? Cake? Ice cream? Anything?

Teri, at my age I am trying to see if I can get past it without celebrating . . .

shhhhhhhhhh

Sukoshi's Mom · 06-11-2008, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by LuvMyPrinceKobi

Oh, thank heavens!!!! I didn't want this looming over anybody's head, and now it won't be!!! Guess our prayers got answered, didn't they? But don't worry, I'll still "support" them by getting a couple drinks...after all, let's remember, they didn't HAVE to do this for us!

I also agree that's crazy how many "fees and taxes" there are on such things

But yay!!! I'm so excited this is going to work out! Thanks again, Lisa! You rock!!!!

You're right...they absolutely could've held us to our minimums! So THANK YOU to Holiday Inn for that! I guess my frantic e-mail last night worked (I was freaking out a bit

...or a LOT

), and it may be in our favor too that the guy I was working with got promoted to General Manager, so now I'm working with a new gal, and she's aiming to please

. We'll have to make sure the hotel knows how much we appreciate them! We also need to remember they're the only hotel on the Plaza who would even allow us to stay with all our dogs (and I called them ALL)!!! That alone deserves a round of thanks!

Tiger's Mom · 06-11-2008, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by MyFairLacy

If we do that can we please make it Saturday??? I'm hoping Des brings some PJs to sell (esp. boys) because Rylie has NO PJs...and I could buy some Saturday. Then they'll have PJs for the party!!

don't worry i will bring some . .they are the easiest to pack so definitely . . .

06-11-2008, 10:22 AM	#1428
YorkieChick1 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 2,249	I will definitely buy more raffle tickets!! I don't drink alcohol but I'll buy some sodas for you!! Whatever we can do to help, just let us know!! Lisa, we all appreciate all the hard work and time you have put into this meetup!! __________________ Nanci 's her furbabies!! Brooke,Binky,Bunny,Buster & BooBoo And My Chichis: Baby & Bitsy There's nothing that brightens my day more than a puppy kiss!

06-11-2008, 10:33 AM	#1429
labrown T&T-DYNOMITE! Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,111	Lisa, you are seriously an angel for doing all the dirty work to get this together. I think we are all clear on how hard it has been for you, and what a wonderful, precise, job you have done. Down to the penny, wow! So I hope that you can not worry too much about it. Many of us plan to spend at least $20 more when we get there, be it for drinks, raffle tickets (I guarantee when I see the sundresses made by crb, I'm gonna drop another 20 bucks on raffle tickets! ) or however we use our money. So I hope you can relax and just look forward to your trip and know that it will all work out in the end. It is going to be a great time and worth every penny, and it wouldn't be anywhere near as cool if you hadn't put your hard work into it. THANKS!!! __________________ TBone Tina & Lauren

06-11-2008, 11:13 AM	#1430
scoobiedooiscoo Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,423	i agree raffle tickets are the way to go __________________ [url]http://www.dogster.com/dogs/585863

06-11-2008, 11:56 AM	#1432
Sukoshi's Mom I Love My Rugrats Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,578	I just wanted to thank everyone for your full support on this. I won't lie and say it's not a lot of work or disappointing we're not having a larger turnout, but I'm so thankful for those who are going, and we're going to have a GREAT time! It makes it so much easier to do something like this when you know the people you're working so hard for appreciate it! You've been so generous with your raffle and goodie bag donations, and so understanding to help us "pull through" and make a profit for the Yorkie rescue! You're the best! My husband tells me I'm doing more than I should , but I know you'll enjoy the details. I can't wait! __________________ *Lisa* , Sukoshi, and Tanuki Sukoshi 's Diggy Sukoshi's 1st Birthday Party

06-11-2008, 11:59 AM	#1433
LuvMyPrinceKobi & Reicher Baby, too! Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 1,675	Oh, thank heavens!!!! I didn't want this looming over anybody's head, and now it won't be!!! Guess our prayers got answered, didn't they? But don't worry, I'll still "support" them by getting a couple drinks...after all, let's remember, they didn't HAVE to do this for us! I also agree that's crazy how many "fees and taxes" there are on such things But yay!!! I'm so excited this is going to work out! Thanks again, Lisa! You rock!!!! __________________ Teri, Reicher , Kobi , Killian

06-11-2008, 12:04 PM	#1434
Tiger's Mom Donating YT 8000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 9,339	I haven't gotten far back to find out what was just resolved . . . but I just want to thank LISA for making this a reality . . .I know we will all have a blast and find that the weekend is NOT enough to get-together . . .

06-11-2008, 12:12 PM	#1435
Sukoshis Gma YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: near KC, Missouri Posts: 439	Evaluation Form Speaking of Yorkie rescues...one of the questions on the evaluation form I've created (yes...I have an evaluation form that I'd appreciate you filling out after the meet-up so that we have some feedback regarding the meet-up in case we opt to have another one in the future) is regarding what Yorkie rescue you'd like to see our profits donated to. If you don't already have a favorite charity, please do some research before the meet so we can find a great organization to help out with our money! I'm so pleased we'll be able to make a donation after all !!! I think an evaluation of this 1st Meet-Up is an excellent idea. How will we know what people liked/disliked if we don't ask and I think it will make it easier for the next meet up committee. You see, I'm thinking positively that there will be sooo many people who will wish they had come to KC that they will already be planning and saving for the next meet-up!!!!! __________________ Linda, Mom to Calli and Lisa (Sukoshi's Mom) AND G'ma to Sukoshi and Tanuki

06-11-2008, 12:17 PM	#1437
mistyinca No Longer a Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Posts: 4,143 Blog Entries: 2	WONDERFUL NEWS re: hotel and the minimum!!! Lisa, You're the only one who could do this, and do it with such finesse! Thank you for the countless hours (days, weeks, months LOL) you have put into this. I'm getting really excited now. It's only a FEW DAYS AWAY! OMG... WHAT AM I GONNA WEAR???!!!