Bill, may I suggest trying to get a group rate for whatever motel that you decide on? You can then encourage everyone to stay there to increase their opportunities to interact with each other.
When I went to my first few workshops I stayed in motels since GM was paying for it. In those days the cheapest housing was in the dorms, but I saw no need to stay there. But I eventually realized that many of the sharper folks stayed in the dorms even though their employers would have paid for a motel. The big reason? The bull sessions that went on until early morning. So I wised up and began staying in the dorms, too. With all due respect to the sessions and to the people who speak, I found that much of the really valuable info I got was from informal discussions at meals, breaks, and evening bull sessions as much as at the sessions. BTW, I haven't seen information about where and when we register, get our name tags and polo shirts, etc, Also, I didn't see any info on when and where meals and snacks are available versus when we are on our own. Thanks, Bill. I presume the whole crew of volunteers are getting pretty frazzled as the Workshop start gets closer. My thanks and appreciation to all.... Kent Taylor 4XL, NY ----- Original Message ----- From: Bill Munson To: IBMVM@LISTSERV.UARK.EDU Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2011 6:57 AM Subject: Re: Last Workshop Re: VM Workshop - Session Grid Now Available There a $69 hotel listed. But there might be better choices. We plan to work on that Monday. Thanx munson -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Jim Thomas [j...@thethomasresidence.us] Sent: 06/24/2011 09:18 PM EST To: IBMVM@LISTSERV.UARK.EDU Subject: Re: Last Workshop Re: VM Workshop - Session Grid Now Available Sir, Pardon me … ‘Campus Hotel’ ??. I did not see that on the list. I’ve sent in my registration and fees already … I have not decided if I’ll, drive, ride (motorcycle) or fly to Ohio just yet but have been looking for accommodations. >From the ‘vmworkshop’ website, I see that the Blackwell is the closest but also a bit more expensive. I also found the ‘Days Inn Columbus Fairgrounds’ being the cheapest. I have not contacted either but … am now curious about the ‘Campus Hotel’ you’ve mentioned. Do any / all of these hotel’s have smoking rooms ??. Any advise and or direction from people that know the area and or are, currently involved w/VM would be appreciated. I have not touched VM since the early ESA days but now want to learn more about both, VM and z/Linux. Please acknowledge and advise. Kind Regards Jim Thomas 617-233-4130 (mobile) 636-294-1014 (res) j...@thethomasresidence.us (Email) <major snippage?
