Hi Mike, No offense taken. We all have different experiences. You describe some particularly bad banquet fares. I wouldn't want to go to those either!
Last month I went to another radio club resturant get together. But, as usual in a resturant setting, by the time you get your food, its cold. The way it works for large groups in a resturant, its just too many meals to be all delivered hot while the cooks see to your group AND also see to the rest of the resturant patrons. Its just the nature of the beast... Last Dec 15th (a Friday night) I went to a banquet. Attire was from Tuxedo down to Suit, white shirt and tie. Professional caterers know how to do it right. The food was excellent!! Multiple courses were served. Servers in formal uniforms served each table of 8 directly from the caterer chef. Hot and delicious. After dinner we were served desert and hot coffee, and then the awards were given. It was a banquet, not just dinner. A very nice evening indeed! Being special is what a banquet is. Otherwise its just lunch. (my opinion) Lastly, Mike N5VCX, Just My Opinion, a banquet is on Saturday evening, not a weekday after work (and at rush hour). Have a good day, Mike KI5MIK On Jan 11, 2024, at 7:44 PM, Mike Knerr via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: 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<mailto: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<mailto: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<mailto: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<mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> Cc: Chuck <toolou...@gmail.com<mailto: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<mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2024 8:51 AM To: bvarc@bvarc.org<mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> Cc: Mike Hardwick<mailto: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<mailto: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. 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