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O.U.C.H. Convention 2008 Update
« on: Sep 21st, 2007, 4:07pm » |
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The deadline for bid submission for hosting the 2008 O.U.C.H. Convention has been extended. We will now be accepting candidate site proposals until 10/18/2007. We are preparing a Request for Proposal (RFP) template that contains our convention requirements and a draft Program Schedule. We are also preparing a Checklist and Proposal template for host teams use in submitting candidate proposals for consideration. These templates and checklist supplement the guidance O.U.C.H. presently provides at the following link under the title of: “Want to Host an O.U.C.H. Convention?”:
http://www.ouch-us.org/gatherings.htm
We will post these documents in PDF and MS Word format for download within a week to ten days. The suggested method for obtaining bids from two or preferably three hotels/lodges in the candidate city is to fill out the Point of Contact information on the RFP and submit it to the local visitors bureau in your city. They will send out the RFP to all area hotels/lodges with conferencing facilities within shuttle range of the local international airport. These hotels/lodges will then bid via a proposed contract for our business. The host team will then assemble the bids, select the best two or preferably three, and submit using the proposal template.
This process insures that host teams have a level playing field, and that we receive the best prices for the proposed conference location. If the local visitors bureau is unable to provide this service, you will need to take the RFP to candidate hotels/lodges within shuttle range of the local international airport and discussing the requirements with their conference and food services coordinators in order to receive a bid. They are in business to do this, and should provide you with bid containing an accurate cost estimate or range of estimates depending on the number of attendees.
Thank you for your patience.
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Re: O.U.C.H. Convention 2008 Update
« Reply #1 on: Sep 21st, 2007, 9:03pm » |
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Re: O.U.C.H. Convention 2008 Update
« Reply #2 on: Sep 21st, 2007, 9:21pm » |
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Kimberly(Kayarr) Brian and CathiP, who has sent in the proposal for Portland, told me that her house sits on several acres near the hotel and her and her husband would love to have a BBQ on one of the nights at her place. She has a lovely patio, so smoking is no problem like it is at the Hotels.. good food, clean air, and her and her husband are master pie bakers.
One other thing I;'d like to mention is that for Helen and possibly Svenn and Bente who would be coming in from across the Atlantic and the flights would be longer to Portland.....well it seems to me that Helen has a place she can go if she came in ealrier (NY) and so does Svenn (No. Carlolina) and then they could spend some rest/visit (just like last year) time and then get on a plane the same as anyone one of us would, and fly to Portland.
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Re: O.U.C.H. Convention 2008 Update
« Reply #3 on: Sep 21st, 2007, 9:26pm » |
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The template is a great idea !! Super job. I may just have to throw in a proposal for my local city, Louisville, Kentucky. It really is a nice place with lots to do.
If it's not in Louisville soon, maybe in the future !!
Good job Batch !
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Re: O.U.C.H. Convention 2008 Update
« Reply #4 on: Sep 21st, 2007, 9:30pm » |
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I think I know someone who just might jump right on that Kentucky bandwagon.
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« Reply #5 on: Sep 21st, 2007, 9:36pm » |
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Thanks for the update, Pete.
Just out of curiosity, has there been more than one proposal submitted in the past?
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Re: O.U.C.H. Convention 2008 Update
« Reply #6 on: Sep 22nd, 2007, 12:47am » |
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Nani,
I'm just your friendly O.U.C.H. spokesperson... but suspect them's in the know will let us know the answer to your question in short order.
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Re: O.U.C.H. Convention 2008 Update
« Reply #7 on: Sep 22nd, 2007, 2:00am » |
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on Sep 21st, 2007, 9:21pm, Linda_Howell wrote:
One other thing I;'d like to mention is that for Helen and possibly Svenn and Bente who would be coming in from across the Atlantic and the flights would be longer to Portland.....well it seems to me that Helen has a place she can go if she came in ealrier (NY) and so does Svenn (No. Carlolina) and then they could spend some rest/visit (just like last year) time and then get on a plane the same as anyone one of us would, and fly to Portland.
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Re: O.U.C.H. Convention 2008 Update
« Reply #8 on: Sep 22nd, 2007, 9:42am » |
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on Sep 21st, 2007, 9:21pm, Linda_Howell wrote:
One other thing I;'d like to mention is that for Helen and possibly Svenn and Bente who would be coming in from across the Atlantic and the flights would be longer to Portland.....well it seems to me that Helen has a place she can go if she came in ealrier (NY) ...and then get on a plane the same as anyone one of us would, and fly to Portland.
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Just to correct this - the cost would be astronomical and out of my reach to do this.
I will not be going to any conventions that are outside of a hub in future.
It crucifies me having to get on more than one plane, I can barely walk after the transatlantic flight as it is and I'm in a lot of pain for a couple of days afterwards. To get to Portland from Sracuse is at least two planes, getting to Syracuse this time took me three flights and was agonising thanks to my crappy bone disease. I could rest here as you say but tell me how I'd do that at a convention?? And tell me why I'd pay out all that money to lie on a bed in a hotel room in pain? Ain't happening!
I won't do that for a three day trip. Simple as that.
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Re: O.U.C.H. Convention 2008 Update
« Reply #9 on: Sep 22nd, 2007, 11:04am » |
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I agree with Helen in that for the vast majority of us, it is cost prohibitive to have to take multiple flights across country, let alone across nations to attend a 3 day venue. For cost considerations of incoming speakers, a major Hub such as Chicago oHare would be ideal. Multi year commitments to the same site annually would open negotiations to bring down costs dramatically. People can plan ahead for 1-3 years if need be knowing the location and watch for deals on flights well in advance.
Just my 2 cents.
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« Reply #10 on: Sep 22nd, 2007, 1:19pm » |
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I have never had a good flight through Chicago...the place sucks.....I'd rather drive to New York again.
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Re: O.U.C.H. Convention 2008 Update
« Reply #11 on: Sep 22nd, 2007, 2:03pm » |
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I don't see anything wrong with Chicago as a venue (for example), however, O'Hare airport is HUGE. Everytime I've flown to Portland, it's always me landing at one end of the terminal, and having to hike it all the way to the other end of the terminal, sometimes barely making my connection. Or getting to the connection, and finding the flight has been delayed (very common, due to weather conditions, or overcrowding), or even cancelled.
A place that has an international airport that is smaller would be a big plus in my book. And I hear ya Helen. It sucks to fly, and then arriving not feeling the greatest, and having to take a couple days to recover is not my favorite thing to do.
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« Reply #12 on: Sep 22nd, 2007, 2:08pm » |
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Louisville sure sounds good to me. Its a bit far East. But its a pretty nice place. Or is anybody in St. Louis?
 
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« Reply #13 on: Sep 22nd, 2007, 2:31pm » |
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Wouldn't a mid western big city place like milwaukee was be the best idea because it is central.
People from the East come and peeps from the west come.
Having a convention where many can make it and there are tons of activities to engage in when there is downtime seems to be the best bet in my opinion.
As much as I love my cigarettes, beer and coffee there needs to be more to do than sitting on a patio chain smoking.
Consider those who do bring kids it is not fair to bring a spouse and infant to a place where they can not even go out for a bite or walk to a mall with a group or alone.
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« Reply #14 on: Sep 22nd, 2007, 3:05pm » |
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Regardless of where the convention is held, I would recommend that the hotel be within 15 miles of the city. Most people do not drive to the convention and to visit and/or even see the skyline would be a plus. I vote for Nashville.
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Re: O.U.C.H. Convention 2008 Update
« Reply #15 on: Sep 22nd, 2007, 5:49pm » |
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Just throwin this out there before I get a$$ deep in anything..but would anybody be interested in coming to Niagara Falls NY for a convention?
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« Reply #16 on: Sep 22nd, 2007, 6:52pm » |
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I still think Portland is the place t o go next year. It has lot's to do, downtown isn't far away, or if the hotel is downtown, yer already there. It meets all the criteria for a convention, and there are things to do. For people of all gaes, heights, and gender LOL. The mountains are beautiful, and you can go to Mt. Hood. And the pacific ocean isn't too far away.
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« Reply #17 on: Sep 22nd, 2007, 7:05pm » |
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Anyone interested in coming to Sydney ? 
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« Reply #18 on: Sep 22nd, 2007, 9:50pm » |
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Yeah I am. Or Portland, or Chicago, or St Louis, or Nashville, or Louisville or Niagra Falls. Don't matter to be.
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« Reply #19 on: Sep 23rd, 2007, 5:53pm » |
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I wonder if for some the airfare to Sydney Australia may not be that much more than across US ? I would love to play host here to anyone, as well as conferences 
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« Reply #20 on: Sep 23rd, 2007, 7:05pm » |
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Lotus,
I for one would be at the head of the line for a trip to Sydney... Freemantle and Perth too for that matter... You see, I'm one Yank that's been down under many times over the last 35 years. I've also been in wild sailing regattas on both coasts and loved every minute of it. You folks really know how to through a world class bash.
I really like Bundy & Coke...
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« Reply #21 on: Sep 23rd, 2007, 7:29pm » |
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Sorry Annette, but I won't be making it down under any time soon. Curiosity got the best of me and I checked airfare from Chicago to Sydney and it was $2600. 
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Re: O.U.C.H. Convention 2008 Update
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on Sep 23rd, 2007, 7:29pm, HeadhurtinMama wrote:Sorry Annette, but I won't be making it down under any time soon. Curiosity got the best of me and I checked airfare from Chicago to Sydney and it was $2600.
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oh but it is worth it!! Australia is beautiful!!! one of these days...one if these days...I will be rich!! /quote]
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Re: O.U.C.H. Convention 2008 Update
« Reply #24 on: Sep 24th, 2007, 1:08am » |
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Niagara Falls. Count me in. It's 90 miles by bus. Lots of gambling too on both sides now. I could afford it.
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