Venue for 2009 Yorkie Meetup

[erino77]

Originally Posted by marcerella02

while i agree.. i think it is being a bit unfair to those who for whatever reason coudlt' go last year.. it doesn't mean they are less committed or less serious about this coming year

I couldn't agree more, but that's just my opinion And if we want as many people as possible to attend, then we kind of need to get everyones input and where they would and wouldn't go. I do understand about not wanting the extra vote from those who really don't have any intention of coming, but maybe the whole donation thing like Cindy said would help weed that out?? If your serious about attending then $10 to get things started should be reasonable, and then it could go towards the meetup.
I also agree with getting some kind of committee together here soon, or this thread is just going to go on forever the same way. Nothing being decided. Jodie, I say go for it! Or anyone else except myself, as I am sooo not that organized to be of any help, and you know what needs to be done.
Just my 2 cents for what it's worth

[Tnyorkiemom]

I know you guys are talking about one of the coast...but i did a little research that might surprise you....i map quested the areas most of the ones that have been talking on this thread so far....and it is very interesting that Nashville TN is very centrally located to all of you...each of you were within 6-12 hours away ....with the closest being Columbus Ohio (wasnt sure of the city so used it for example) and the farthest being College Station Tx....except for Ontario Canada and some in California and Nebraska...I know you guys are trying to be as fair as you can....and from what i saw about the KC meetup...you guys did a great job with the organization....so im glad you are in charge again.....again this was just research to see how far everyone would have to drive or fly

[2blkcatsmom]

are there dog stores in nashville or pet friendly shops iv never been there

[Tnyorkiemom]

i will need to investigate that a little more...Ido know that they have quiet a few dog-friendly parks there.....and someone said earlier that Drury Inns are very pet-friendly( no fees).....and i have actually stayed in the Drury Inn there ,,,,it was very nice......let me see what i can find out and i will get back with you ladies..

[2blkcatsmom]

well im 11 hours from nashville tn

[Tnyorkiemom]

what part of NC?

[MyFairLacy]

Originally Posted by Tnyorkiemom

I know you guys are talking about one of the coast...but i did a little research that might surprise you....i map quested the areas most of the ones that have been talking on this thread so far....and it is very interesting that Nashville TN is very centrally located to all of you...each of you were within 6-12 hours away ....with the closest being Columbus Ohio (wasnt sure of the city so used it for example) and the farthest being College Station Tx....except for Ontario Canada and some in California and Nebraska...I know you guys are trying to be as fair as you can....and from what i saw about the KC meetup...you guys did a great job with the organization....so im glad you are in charge again.....again this was just research to see how far everyone would have to drive or fly

Thanks for the research! I've heard TN can be nice...and if it's within a 12 hour drive, then I think we from College Station could probably make it. Was there are Drury Hotel there?

[Tnyorkiemom]

Originally Posted by MyFairLacy

Thanks for the research! I've heard TN can be nice...and if it's within a 12 hour drive, then I think we from College Station could probably make it. Was there are Drury Hotel there?

when i map quested it College Station TX is 12 hours and 31 minutes from Nashville....and yes they have a Drury Inn....it is less than 2 miles from the Airport

[2blkcatsmom]

i live in elizabeth city nc its a small town but growing . i like living im a small town i just cant shop in a small town cause there are no stores i always have to drive 1 hour away to virginia to shop . i do not have my baby yet im still looking

[erino77]

Originally Posted by MyFairLacy

Thanks for the research! I've heard TN can be nice...and if it's within a 12 hour drive, then I think we from College Station could probably make it. Was there are Drury Hotel there?

Michelle, I found this for Nashville....
Nashville Airport - Drury Inn & Suites

555 Donelson Pike
Nashville, Tennessee, 37214
P: 615-902-0400 · F: 615-902-0400

[SladesMommy]

This is my two cents about voting to decide a location:

I think that either-

A) in order to vote you must be a donating YT member

or

B) You should have to donate a small amount $5-$10 in order to vote


I don't really agree on only letting those that attended this year to be able to vote.

If the location is decided early enough then I will try my darndest to save up enough money to come. There are some places that I will just not spend money to go to (since I will probably make it more than a just a wknd trip).. but you can't please everyone and I realize that. If a location is choosen for 2009 that I don't want to go, I'll just wait for the 2010 meetup.

[MeganS]

I don't think you should have to be a donating YT member. There are already soooo many privledges to being a donating member, and I know some non-donating people feel like they aren't as special or important. I feel that the meet up is one thing that shouldnt have anything to do with donating members.

Though making a small donation to weed out the people who aren't actually interested sounds like a good idea to me. The money can be put towards the meetup to make it more affordable for people.

JMHO!

[SladesMommy]

Originally Posted by MeganS

I don't think you should have to be a donating YT member. There are already soooo many privledges to being a donating member, and I know some non-donating people feel like they aren't as special or important. I feel that the meet up is one thing that shouldnt have anything to do with donating members.

Though making a small donation to weed out the people who aren't actually interested sounds like a good idea to me. The money can be put towards the meetup to make it more affordable for people.

JMHO!

My reasoning for suggesting that was because typically the ones that are serious about the site and do things such as the meetups are the ones that donate to the site as well. But I see your point.

[Tnyorkiemom]

Originally Posted by MeganS

I don't think you should have to be a donating YT member. There are already soooo many privledges to being a donating member, and I know some non-donating people feel like they aren't as special or important. I feel that the meet up is one thing that shouldnt have anything to do with donating members.

Though making a small donation to weed out the people who aren't actually interested sounds like a good idea to me. The money can be put towards the meetup to make it more affordable for people.

JMHO!

I agree 100%

[erino77]

I did a little Mapquest'ing for us Ohioan's since there are a few. I used my town of Wooster which is kind of central for Ohio as a starting point to get idea's on drive time and distance to a few locations that have been mentioned.
Chicago, IL.~~~~~6 hours~~350 miles
Nashville, TN~~~~~7.4 hours~~476 miles
NYC, NY~~~~~~~8 hours~~470 miles
North Carolina~~~8.5 hours~~500 miles
Georgia~~~~~~~12 hours~~765 miles
Orlando, FL~~~~~15 hours~~992 miles
Texas~~~~~~~~21.5 hours~~1350 miles
California~~~~~~35 hours~~2500 miles

I can do the top 4, but no way the bottom 4 as I will be driving, lol!