[Iowa-dx] Resolutions

[Richard Johnson]

On Jan 8, 2008 9:02 PM, Kelley Putman <kputman@mchsi.com> wrote:

> Honestly, how many people are we expecting?
>

Realistically...I would guess 20, maybe 30 tops based on past
conventions.  Optimistically...50 (Ted...you still up to the $1 per
person bounty for this convention?).  As far as media goes, maybe one
lone reporter from the local newspaper if we happen to draw a state
candidate or two, and maybe someone from Iowa Public Radio if we draw
in a national candidate.

Not living in Iowa City, I have no idea as to what the rules are at
the various venues.  If the North Liberty Community Center will work
for us, let's give it a shot unless there is somewhere that would work
better.

The food rules at the Union sound atrocious.  I can understand not
wanting to contribute to that kind of captive marketing.  If we might
draw in a good number of college students it could be a tradeoff, but
if our numbers at the college will be low or non-existent there is no
reason to meet on campus.

If we were to meet here in Burlington I know the perfect
location...the basement of the Memorial Auditorium.  Lots of parking,
lots of room, a nice atmosphere for both large group and breakout
meetings, and a great vegetarian restaurant just 3 blocks away.  We'd
probably get the room for $25 or $50 rental.  But meeting in
Burlington would be nuts...too many people to travel too far.  Not a
good solution economically or environmentally.

Rick