A version of Mixon's scenario happened
at the NSS Convention in Vermont last
summer. The venue required that they do many
things that caver volunteers would normally have
done, and they charged a hefty fee to do so. For
instance there was a conspicuous lack of beer. I
think there were a very few kegs at only one
event, apparently because the venue charged over
$400 each to have their personnel order and
operate them. What a rip! I was told that the
venue seemed like a reasonable deal when they
signed up for it, but they then found out about
all the hidden charges in the fine print. I
heard that it ended up being one of the most
expensive venues ever when it was all over. :-(
Mark Minton
At 12:31 PM 11/30/2010, Mixon Bill wrote:
My point, of course, was that NSS conventions are good deals. But
still I can't imagine how anybody can spend $500 per person on a small
three-day conference. Well, maybe I can. Let the hotel handle
everything. Badges, $10 each (actual value 75ยข). Registration desk,
$150 an hour. Security guard to make sure nobody sneaks in without a
badge, $50 an hour. Use of AV equipment, $200 an hour. Pay somebody
for the simple job of putting together the program book, $2000. Nobody
will think you're "professional" if you do anything yourself rather
than spending money. -- Mixon
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