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(Message started by: purpleydog on Sep 12^th, 2007, 1:12am)

Title: Convention 2008
Post by purpleydog on Sep 12^th, 2007, 1:12am

Where is the convention going to be held for 2008? Need to start planning...

Title: Re: Convention 2008
Post by sandie99 on Sep 12^th, 2007, 5:29am

Yes, I want to know as well. :) Has it been decided already...?

Sanna

Title: Re: Convention 2008
Post by jimmers on Sep 12^th, 2007, 9:11am

We are all going to shack-up at chewys place!

He also sells fishing guide services for $50 hr. per person. Lunch for the Captain is also required.

;;D

Title: Re: Convention 2008
Post by BarbaraD on Sep 12^th, 2007, 9:20am

Watch out for that 3-hour cruise with Chewy. Make sure the professon is on board......

Hugs BD

Title: Re: Convention 2008
Post by clusterwife on Sep 12^th, 2007, 12:23pm

And Bill Ny, The Science Guy!!!

Title: Re: Convention 2008
Post by chewy on Sep 12^th, 2007, 4:12pm

on 09/12/07 at 09:11:59, jimmers wrote:

We are all going to shack-up at chewys place!

He also sells fishing guide services for $50 hr. per person. Lunch for the Captain is also required.

;;D

BINGO!!!!!

Title: Re: Convention 2008
Post by kcopelin on Sep 12^th, 2007, 4:45pm

I thought that boat ~~sunk~~sinked.

there, fixed it jest like Bob said too. ;;D

Title: Re: Convention 2008
Post by Bob P on Sep 12^th, 2007, 4:48pm

Nope, it sank (or sinked)?

Title: Re: Convention 2008
Post by ski2k on Sep 12^th, 2007, 11:50pm

Well, wherever the convention is held, I sure hope it's close enough for me to make it there! Need to post it soon so I can start walking!

Adam

Title: Re: Convention 2008
Post by UN solved on Sep 13^th, 2007, 6:05am

Hoping for affordable round trip air fare and hotel accomidations ;;D

Will there be a Trex bar ? :P

UNsolved

Title: Re: Convention 2008
Post by Jimi on Sep 13^th, 2007, 9:59am

Yes there is always a Trex bar and an 02 room for private gatherings.

Title: Re: Convention 2008
Post by alienspacebabe on Sep 13^th, 2007, 9:07pm

Any decisions?

or do I get to host it in Milwaukee again?

Title: Re: Convention 2008
Post by ski2k on Sep 13^th, 2007, 9:15pm

I could do Milwaukee.... But then again... EVERYWHERE is walking distance, if you have the time. :D

Title: Re: Convention 2008
Post by HeadhurtinMama on Sep 13^th, 2007, 9:48pm

How about Bloomington, IL? Just a suggestion...

Bridget

Title: Re: Convention 2008
Post by Ree on Sep 14^th, 2007, 3:30pm

I say NY, NJ, VT, MA, RI, CAPE COD!!!! SOMEWHERE OVER HERE AND CHANGE THE WEEKEND THAT IS NEVER A GOOD TIME FOR THE THERIAULTS.

HAWAII SOUNDS GOOD TOO THEN I COULD KILL TWO BIRDS WITH ONE STONE...

REE WHO IS WHINING AGAIN...

Title: Re: Convention 2008
Post by Charlie on Sep 14^th, 2007, 10:07pm

Somewhere that isn't body temperature in July.

Charlie http://www.netsync.net/users/charlies/gifs/heat.gif

Title: Re: Convention 2008
Post by nani on Sep 15^th, 2007, 12:07am

*crickets chirping*

Is there going to be a response from the BoD?
If a decision hasn't been made yet, is it possible to learn which proposals have been submitted? When will a decision be made?

Title: Re: Convention 2008
Post by kcopelin on Sep 15^th, 2007, 8:49pm

Do we have any say in this? Who decides? What's the procedure?

Let's say we wanted to have it in Billings, Montana? What do we need: an airport, hotel or camp ground, paved roads, indoor plumbing?

kathy

Title: Re: Convention 2008
Post by Brewcrew on Sep 15^th, 2007, 10:09pm

on 09/15/07 at 20:49:01, kcopelin wrote:

From what I understand, there is an application form on the OUCH website that you need to fill out, and you have to be willing to be the local host. It also helps if the local airport is an international airport as there are a number of people who attend from overseas. There also needs to be a hospital nearby.

None of this is official - just what I remember from my conversations with board members.

Title: Re: Convention 2008
Post by Sean_C on Sep 15^th, 2007, 10:20pm

on 09/12/07 at 16:48:28, Bob P wrote:

Nope, it sinked?

That killed me Bob [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif]

Title: Re: Convention 2008
Post by dougW on Sep 15^th, 2007, 11:26pm

.....indoor plumbing?

Do they have that in Billings?
In Montana?

;;D

Doug

Title: Re: Convention 2008
Post by purpleydog on Sep 16^th, 2007, 3:38am

on 09/15/07 at 22:09:09, Brewcrew wrote:

From what I understand, there were procedural questions asked by possible hosts that were never answered by anyone at OUCH. Also, questions concerning things like Bill mentioned, which were not answered. So, it appears one place won't have it.

Where will the convention be in 2008? Will there be one?

Title: Re: Convention 2008
Post by nani on Sep 17^th, 2007, 9:47am

I'm bumping before this falls off the page.
You know, just in case no one from OUCH has seen it yet.

Title: Re: Convention 2008
Post by sandie99 on Sep 17^th, 2007, 2:42pm

I sure hope that there will be a convention in 2008...

Title: Re: Convention 2008
Post by kcopelin on Sep 17^th, 2007, 11:47pm

Bump.
OUCH BoD, what say you?

kathy

Portland, Oregon is good. I couldn't find an application on the OUCH website.

Title: Re: Convention 2008
Post by Batch on Sep 18^th, 2007, 12:26am

Nani, you're absolutely right! We’ve been remiss in not keeping all of you posted on the status of selecting the next annual O.U.C.H. Convention Site, and Bill, thanks for pointing out to folks that there’s a form needed to make venue nominations.

Many of us on the OUCH Board of Directors have been wrapped tightly around the axle on a project of tremendous importance to cluster headache sufferers everywhere. I’m sorry I can’t go into more detail until we clear the bar by getting some pressing legal matters in order and obtaining a key commitment, but trust me, I don’t BS on important matters like this, the news will be very good and well worth the wait. I expect to be able to provide you with information on this important O.U.C.H. project in a week to 10 days.

The Board of Directors is currently reviewing bids for the 2008 Convention.

If you feel strongly about nominating a particular venue, please go to the following URL:

http://www.ouch-us.org/gatherings.htm

Go to the bottom of that page, copy and paste the operable section under the heading “Want to Host an O.U.C.H. Convention?” in an email, fill in the blanks and submit in a post on the O.U.C.H. site or in an email to me <pete.batcheller@verizon.net>. Make sure your location meets the criteria posted in the above link. Above all, we cannot consider any nomination without a commitment, by name, for an O.U.C.H. Convention Host. Saying I like "Hawaii" or "San Diego" or some other city is all well and good, but just saying that doesn't cut it, or make it happen. Volunteering to be a Convention Host is a critical, time-consuming job that carries significant responsibilities. We will make a decision by the end of September and I will notify all of you as soon as that decision has been made.

Take care,

V/R, Batch

Title: Re: Convention 2008
Post by nani on Sep 18^th, 2007, 12:30am

Pete, did I miss something? Are you on the BoD now?
Have there been changes to the BoD and/or officers?

Title: Re: Convention 2008
Post by Batch on Sep 18^th, 2007, 1:02am

Nani,

Yes... I'm on the Board of Directors... I thought the word of my selection last April was announced. If it wasn't for some reason, it was a minor oversight as I've obviously been allowed to operate in a "Stealth" mode so to speak, and we're making progress on several fronts.

Take care.

V/R, Batch

Title: Re: Convention 2008
Post by Batch on Sep 18^th, 2007, 1:42am

Nani,

Sorry, I must have slipped a cog this evening... The word did go out on my selection to the O.U.C.H. Board of Directors... Please go to the following link:

http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=general;action=display;num=1175689075

V/R, Batch

Title: Re: Convention 2008
Post by kcopelin on Sep 18^th, 2007, 4:59pm

Oh, I see. I, as many other OUCH members, cannot host-no international airport in my case. So if we cannot host do we not have any say in the location?

Don't get me wrong-y'all would have a real goat-rope on your hands if each individual member of OUCH had an equal say in this. Shoot, it's hard enough to get four clusterheads together in one place at one time.

Except here-thank you Deej!

PFDAN y'all,
kathy

Title: Re: Convention 2008
Post by alienspacebabe on Sep 18^th, 2007, 5:41pm

Kathy - Just my thought on this.... Say the convention is hosted in Portland, Oregon. Someone flying from Europe would not fly directly to Oregon but would have to go through customs in another airport. By doing that, an international airport isn't really required. I'm not saying this is what the OUCH BoD means - just my take on it as a former convention host. Lizzie

Title: Re: Convention 2008
Post by purpleydog on Sep 18^th, 2007, 5:55pm

Liz, what you are saying is correct. If the local airport was not an international airport, with customs to pass through, the person would make a stop at the closest, or most direct airport with a connection to the local airport. Portland Airport, PDX, is an international hub for several airlines, and you must pass through customs there, if flying in from outside the USA.

Good example though. :)

Title: Re: Convention 2008
Post by BMoneeTheMoneeMan on Sep 18^th, 2007, 9:53pm

on 09/18/07 at 17:41:01, alienspacebabe wrote:

Say the convention is hosted in Portland, Oregon. Someone flying from Europe would not fly directly to Oregon but would have to go through customs in another airport.

I am sorry, but why would someone flying to Portland, Oregon from Europe have to go to another airport first?

Title: Re: Convention 2008
Post by purpleydog on Sep 18^th, 2007, 10:11pm

I don't think Liz was aware that Portland is Portland International Airport.

Title: Re: Convention 2008
Post by alienspacebabe on Sep 18^th, 2007, 11:16pm

on 09/18/07 at 21:53:49, BMoneeTheMoneeMan wrote:

I am sorry, but why would someone flying to Portland, Oregon from Europe have to go to another airport first?

Because most flights from Europe don't go directly to the west coast.....

and i based my info on the Portland airport on a prior post someone made.

Title: Re: Convention 2008
Post by Linda_Howell on Sep 19^th, 2007, 11:57am

Quote:

is it possible to learn which proposals have been submitted?

I know for a FACT that Portland, Oregon's contingent has submitted their proposal a while back. So far, however, it has not been acknowledged but they did submit it.

Title: Re: Convention 2008
Post by kcopelin on Sep 19^th, 2007, 3:29pm

bump

Title: Re: Convention 2008
Post by UN solved on Sep 19^th, 2007, 3:46pm

And the winning proposal is:

Okay, it's settled. It'll be held in Hazard, KY. Transpo will be provided by the Duke boys. (Helmets required as there will be at least 1 bridge jump). Accomodations courtesy of Uncle Jessie. There will be a Pig roast on Saturday with live entertainment by Daisy Duke :P Security provided by Enus. Guest speakers will include Boss Hogg & Rosco P. Coletrain ;;D

I'm just kiddin' America ... I still love ya ! ;;D
UNsolved

Title: Re: Convention 2008
Post by Ghost on Sep 19^th, 2007, 3:49pm

on 09/19/07 at 15:46:18, UN solved wrote:

Cooter will also be providing drunken tow rides every evenings.

Mike

Title: Re: Convention 2008
Post by Jimi on Sep 19^th, 2007, 6:11pm

I had my heart set on Pikeville or Harlan Co. But I guess Hazard will do in a pinch. (Nobody but Unsolved knows what I'm talking about) :P

Title: Re: Convention 2008
Post by Linda_Howell on Sep 19^th, 2007, 6:20pm

LMAO...I do.

Ya gotta have no more than 3 teeth to get into the County and no more than a kindergarten education.

Title: Re: Convention 2008
Post by 2late on Sep 19^th, 2007, 6:38pm

I do to, squeeeeeeeeeeeeel like a pig! ;;D

Title: Re: Convention 2008
Post by kayarr on Sep 20^th, 2007, 12:38am

on 09/19/07 at 11:57:05, Linda_Howell wrote:

I know for a FACT that Portland, Oregon's contingent has submitted their proposal a while back. So far, however, it has not been acknowledged but they did submit it.

It has been resubmitted and acknowledged.:) Looking back at my past pm's it was started on June 4th.
Keeping our fingers crossed that our unusual hotel thoughts and the promise of pie is enough:)
(oh, and Brian and Cathi's sparkling personalities!)

Title: Re: Convention 2008
Post by sandie99 on Sep 20^th, 2007, 5:41am

Can't wait to see what city wins! :)

Sanna

Title: Re: Convention 2008
Post by purpleydog on Sep 20^th, 2007, 4:43pm

bump for cathip

Title: Re: Convention 2008
Post by Rosybabe on Sep 20^th, 2007, 5:07pm

Here it is Cathi! :-*

Title: FRe: Convention 2008
Post by tanner on Sep 20^th, 2007, 5:35pm

London to Portland, Or. 15-16 hours plane change required.

Helsinki to Portland, Or. 15-16 hours plane change required.

London to Dallas, Tx. 10 hours, no plane change.

Helsinki to Dallas, Tx. 16 hours and up, still a plane change.

Frankfort, Guadalajara, Ontario, Tokyo, Vancouver, and Mexico City......all non stop to Portland,.......oh yeah also non stop to Dallas ::)

Just sayin ;;D..........Tim

Title: Re: Convention 2008
Post by Kirk on Sep 20^th, 2007, 7:38pm

Sayin what?? ;) That it's another 2 hours to Portland from Dallas? ;;D

Title: Re: Convention 2008
Post by Redd on Sep 20^th, 2007, 7:47pm

Just Chicago and everyone can be happy. Direct flights from overseas anywhere.

Sheesh everyone needs to make it so difficult.

Title: Re: Convention 2008
Post by Redd on Sep 20^th, 2007, 7:48pm

on 09/20/07 at 19:38:19, Kirk wrote:

Sayin what?? ;) That it's another 2 hours to Portland from Dallas? ;;D

Depends on the layover time.

Title: Re: Convention 2008
Post by tanner on Sep 20^th, 2007, 8:48pm

on 09/20/07 at 19:38:19, Kirk wrote:

Sayin what?? ;) That it's another 2 hours to Portland from Dallas? ;;D

Saying whatever is necessary to keep "She who shall not be named" from turning me into a toad.

sheeee....She is in the states right now ::) [smiley=bow.gif] [smiley=bow.gif] [smiley=bow.gif]

With ~~Helen~~ ....I mean other then what is best for the most, I have no say since Houston as far as I can tell so far is a ~~craphole~~ aaaaa.... not the best place ;;D.

.....Pegg, I am from, and Love Chicago!!!

.......Tim

Title: Re: FRe: Convention 2008
Post by alienspacebabe on Sep 20^th, 2007, 9:02pm

on 09/20/07 at 17:35:58, tanner wrote:

So I'm a fucking dumbass. Thanks so much for pointing that out so non-succinctly, not to mention doing it publicly!!

In the future I will make certain I thoroughly research every little tidbit I post here....

<edited to add: see my next post, down below>

Title: Re: Convention 2008
Post by chewy on Sep 20^th, 2007, 9:21pm

Are you tyin to tell me OUCH hasn't responded to its membership?

Your shittin me! ::)

Title: Re: FRe: Convention 2008
Post by tanner on Sep 20^th, 2007, 9:40pm

on 09/20/07 at 21:02:13, alienspacebabe wrote:

Lizzie, i am obviously the "dumb ass" :-[

I honestly thought that i was backing up your position!

i am not in a position to put forth a proposal regarding where the next Convention should be held (and I am sure you have noticed that I have not made one yet).

I humbly and sincerly apologize for causing you any moments of hurt!!!

I will be more careful in my interpretations of post in the futhur.

Please call me!

I will send a Pm tonight.... :-*

I put this in public because i really want everyone to know that this was my fuckup!

Love......tim

Title: Re: Convention 2008
Post by alienspacebabe on Sep 20^th, 2007, 10:04pm

I'm a wee bit pissy tonight (in case ya didn't notice).... one of those days where it seems you can't do anything right.

fyi - tim and I are fine....

and not gonna delete my post because i hate when people do that.

Title: Re: Convention 2008
Post by Rosybabe on Sep 20^th, 2007, 10:31pm

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u5/kylermcdonley/peacelove.gif

now back to the regular programming.... :)

Title: Re: Convention 2008
Post by kayarr on Sep 21^st, 2007, 1:29am

Check this out....one of the places I am checking out is number 5:)

http://www.hotel-online.com/News/PR2007_3rd/Sept07_QuirkyHotels.html

Title: Re: Convention 2008
Post by purpleydog on Sep 21^st, 2007, 1:32am

on 09/20/07 at 19:47:58, Redd wrote:

Just Chicago and everyone can be happy. Direct flights from overseas anywhere.

Sheesh everyone needs to make it so difficult.

Chicago would be nice, but Portland is so beautiful, especially in the summer.

Chi-town is within driving distance, but I doubt I would luck out like that for 2 conventions. Would be nice, though.

Title: Re: Convention 2008
Post by lashultz on Sep 21^st, 2007, 2:49am

Chicago would be my second choice, right behind Stevens Point.

Lee

Title: Re: Convention 2008
Post by sandie99 on Sep 21^st, 2007, 3:14am

Tim, I liked it that you took Helsinki to your example. That, naturally, means that there are flights the other way around and Helsinki-Vantaa is international airport. ;;D Naturally direct flights come from NYC and Florida. ;)

Sanna