Adam, I'm a volunteer at the inside exhibits. Things were definitely better this year than last, and its recognized that there is still lots of room for improvement, especially in the flea market. Our ham club had problems getting flea market spots so I know of that pain, dealing with it personally.
There were problems with the professional group too. Different, but still problems. The good news is that things are getting better. I'm convinced of that, having walked the floor Thursday evening and having talked with nearly every vendor in the east and north halls. Very few problems, and I was able to fix three of them myself by calling others. Not bad. --STeve Andre' wb8wsf en82 On Monday 18 May 2009 06:57:45 Adam T. Cately wrote: > Maybe one of the members of DARA reads this list... > > Years ago, when the club farmed out the running of the Hamvention to > a real business that new what to do, it was nice to have your vendor > packet in the mail by January, so that you could make your plans way in > advance and have all of your ducks in a row - the flea market was well- > organized and the help was there (and also the policing!) > > Since the club has taken over the duties, they have been very lax > as to actual hamfest service, as I truly believe that THEY think we all > will show up anyway, no matter WHAT level of service they give. > > I haven't been there as a vendor since then, and I don't think I'll > go back as a vendor until they change their attitude... > > (...READ - Don't hold your breath...) > > At 11:44 PM 5/17/09 -0400, you wrote: > >That said, this year was MUCH better than last year. > >Still, I hope there are many more improvements next year. > > > >Hint: Start planning it NOW and start putting > >anything needed for then together NOW. > > > >Joe M. > > > >Paul Dumdie wrote: > >> The folks that run the flea market spaces need to work harder on > > getting things sent out in a timely manor. > > >------------------------------------ > > > > > > > >Yahoo! Groups Links > > - Adam -
