November 2019 - Lpk-convention - Moellman Enterprises Email

Contract for Knights/Bardstown Convention Center
by Cristi Kendrick 23 Nov '19

23 Nov '19

Here's the contract for consideration and review. -- Cristi Kendrick Secretary, Libertarian Party of Kentucky Membership & Outreach Director 502-457-6765

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Discussion
by Cristi Kendrick 23 Nov '19

23 Nov '19

We have at least two options on the table, both are ideal for our needs though one is significantly cheaper. What's the game plan here? Do we need a side by side comparison? I ask b/c I have a contract on one of them, and it's ready to go but we need to get our ducks in a row, por favor. __________________________ As you may have seen my poll about childcare, there have been 6 people interested, and 4 have answered a questionnaire that I sent. So far there will be approx 7 kids from those who replied. After a google search on what this would cost us, it's a minimum of $960 for the two days. Well, it was a good idea but out of our price range I think. -- Cristi Kendrick Secretary, Libertarian Party of Kentucky Membership & Outreach Director 502-457-6765

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Childcare
by Cristi Kendrick 15 Nov '19

15 Nov '19

Something to chew on... Oftentimes, members can't participate at convention b/c of childcare. If we shoot for the $200/day venue, our budget could very well allow us to "hire" a certified/licensed sitter for the kiddos. I would be happy to explore this but if y'all don't like the idea, I'd rather not spin my wheels on it. Your feedback is appreciated. -- Cristi Kendrick Secretary, Libertarian Party of Kentucky Membership & Outreach Director 502-457-6765

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Location: SureStay by Best Western, Bardstown
by Ken Moellman 13 Nov '19

13 Nov '19

https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotels-in-bardstown/surestay-hotel-b… Has meeting space. In a hotel, so might get the space for free with room block commitment. Room rates approximately $90/night. Current reviews are 4/5 or 5/5 stars. Older hotel, but renovated. Has free WiFi. Has A/V, podium, etc. Right by downtown Bardstown, with lots of stuff to do nearby. -- Ken C. Moellman, Jr. 4th District Chair State Party IT Director Libertarian Party of Kentucky

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Knights of Columbus - Bardstown
by Cristi Kendrick 12 Nov '19

12 Nov '19

$300 rates for 24 hours. Ken, correct me.... wasn't this something Harlen was shooting for in years past but b/c we're a political party it didn't work? I could be mis-remembering. I made the ask though and will follow up with you on the deets when I hear back. -- Cristi Kendrick Secretary, Libertarian Party of Kentucky Membership & Outreach Director 502-457-6765

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The Kentucky Castle
by Cristi Kendrick 11 Nov '19

11 Nov '19

This may be an option, waiting to hear back on additional rooms and their rates. Note: The Parlor is large enough to accommodate our group, but not with classroom style seating. -- Cristi Kendrick Secretary, Libertarian Party of Kentucky Membership & Outreach Director 502-457-6765

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Location: Bardstown Event Center, Bardstown
by Ken Moellman 10 Nov '19

10 Nov '19

http://www.bardstowneventcenter.com/home.html In Bardstown. Holds up to 200 people theatre style. Looks like about 65 classroom (limited by number of tables). Could add more if needed, based on square footage (2100 sq ft). Has a projection screen. Has coffee makers so we can make our OWN coffee. $500 per day -- Ken C. Moellman, Jr. 4th District Chair State Party IT Director Libertarian Party of Kentucky

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Convention - Miscellaneous Venues
by Cristi Kendrick 09 Nov '19

09 Nov '19

These venues have been contacted, and are either not in our price range, or dates have been taken, or there isn't enough space. Castle & Keys Woodford Reserve Residence Inn/Courtyard/Fairfield - Lexington Marriott - Lexington Montgomery Inn B&B Charred Oaks Inn -- Cristi Kendrick Secretary, Libertarian Party of Kentucky Membership & Outreach Director 502-457-6765

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Location: Spalding Hall, Bardstown
by Ken Moellman 09 Nov '19

09 Nov '19

Randall suggested Spalding Hall. I called them and asked for a quote. I have not received any information in return. They couldn't even tell me how many square feet the room is, or how many people could fit in the room, classroom style. The upside of Spalding Hall is that we can bring food into the facility. There are no catering requirements. It's a bourbon museum, meeting the request to put this into bourbon country and doing something bourbon themed. Waiting for more information. -- Ken C. Moellman, Jr. 4th District Chair State Party IT Director Libertarian Party of Kentucky

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Ideas for keeping sanity on the list
by Ken Moellman 09 Nov '19

09 Nov '19

All - I know some people have already started working on locations, including myself. That's when I realized we needed to get this list together, get the options discussed together, and do this. Chris has asked us to make it a priority to get the details locked down. I agree with that. The sooner we have details, the sooner signups happen. Being on the National convention committee, I have a few ideas on how to keep this list sane. Email subjects can really help keep things sane and searchable. If you want to propose a location, send an email to the list titled "Location: Name, City". So for instance, if Paul Sawyier were being proposed, it would be "Location: Paul Sawyier Public Library, Frankfort". This will make everything easily searchable. Then any updates or discussion on that venue should fall into responses under that subject line. Please try to keep such emails limited to discussion of only that venue. That way we don't get confused about "where was the stuff about XYZ?" later on. If you've got a location to check out, make sure someone else isn't already doing that. It confuses a venue when multiple people become the "point of contact" in their eyes. -- Ken C. Moellman, Jr. 4th District Chair State Party IT Director Libertarian Party of Kentucky

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