I respectfully disagree. I have been to a least 20+ "Banquets" with various organizations. At each and every one of them had cold dry chicken breast and another dry entree.
I say let's go to a restaurant, pay for our own food and get what we like. The awards are an honor but not a coronation. If I have offended anyone I am sorry, but I had to offer my opinion. Mike Knerr KI5UBL 73 On Thu, Jan 11, 2024, 7:14 PM Mike Lambert via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: > AMEN Philippe!! > $35 or $50 is 'budget' for an annual banquet. > Let's not turn the banquet into an embarrassment. > > Have a good day, > Mike KI5MIK > > On Jan 11, 2024, at 9:26 AM, K5BOU via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: > > > > If the banquet is a distinctive occasion meant for acknowledging > individuals, it's imperative that we choose an elegant venue with excellent > cuisine, steering clear of a casual gathering at the local cafeteria. The > lack of enthusiasm from attendees might stem from reasons beyond those who > are either out of town or unable to drive. > > BVARC is transitioning to prioritize catering for events, consistently > encountering concerns related to the quality of food, particularly during > meetings or special occasions. Labeling an event as an "Annual Banquet" > should inherently hold a sense of uniqueness and significance. > > If cost is a primary consideration, it is suggested to organize informal > gatherings for cost-effective dining experiences with friends at the local > cafeteria. Given the substantial financial investments made in Ham Radio > equipment, it's perplexing to fret over a mere $35 annual expenditure for > special events. > > > > > > <image001.png> > > K5BOU-PhilippeBoucaumont > > Houston*|*Texas*|*USA*|* > > https://mccrarymeadowsweather.com/ > > <image002.png> > <image003.png> > <image004.png> > > #77940 > > > > *From:* BVARC <bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> *On Behalf Of *Chuck via BVARC > *Sent:* Thursday, January 11, 2024 9:03 AM > *To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB <bvarc@bvarc.org> > *Cc:* Chuck <toolou...@gmail.com> > *Subject:* Re: [BVARC] banquet overpriced? > > > > Cleburne Cafeteria is at 3606 Bissonnet Great Place, Bissonnet and Edloe. > > > > Chuck Hale > > KF5UXP > > > > *From: *Mike Hardwick via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> > *Sent: *Thursday, January 11, 2024 8:51 AM > *To: *bvarc@bvarc.org > *Cc: *Mike Hardwick <n5...@att.net> > *Subject: *Re: [BVARC] banquet overpriced? > > > > Looks like great food. Where is the location? > > > > Mike > > N5VCX > > > > > > > > On Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 02:31:55 PM CST, Eddie Runner via BVARC < > bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: > > > > > > > > now this is $36.63 worth of food and looks delicious. big greek salad. > green beans. brocoli. country steak ssmothered in onions with potatoes. > texas toast. big big chocalate cake. > > > > no dry chicken or soggy catfish. > > > > > > > Sent from my iphone________________________________________________ > Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club > > BVARC mailing list > BVARC@bvarc.org > http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org > Publicly available archives are available here: > https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ > > > ________________________________________________ > Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club > > BVARC mailing list > BVARC@bvarc.org > http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org > Publicly available archives are available here: > https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ > > ________________________________________________ > Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club > > BVARC mailing list > BVARC@bvarc.org > http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org > Publicly available archives are available here: > https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ >
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