<VV> Convention Information + Freedom

[corvairs]

    And this situation cannot be understated. I know of some very 
first-class, competent clubs (I'll bet the 4 clubs fit in here) who got 
totally screwed by thier hotel. So-called "contracts" were signed, big 
promised made, and as it got closer to the event (too close for anyone 
to cancel and go anywhere else) various rugs start getting pulled out 
from under the host club. When we did the National last year our mantra 
was "assume nothing, even if it's in writing. Check, double check, re 
check" Even then we ended up with a few last minute problems with the 
boat people (First time they had ever been out on the Columbia, for one 
thing).
     When I say that the "hospitality" industry is mis-named, it comes 
from being involved with a great many Nationals, regionals etc. Time and 
time again I see the same unacceptable tactics pulled by hotels, tour 
companies etc to where I have to begin to assume that these are "normal" 
ways of doing business. It's unfortunate, but a club that is sceptical 
and doesn't bet thier life on signed contracts is at an advantage.
      It's not  human nature to assume the worst of people, especially 
where good faith negotiations and written contracts are concerned, but I 
seen WAY too much of it. Lon

Tony Underwood wrote:

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> They are NOT responsible for issues people encountered with the host 
> motel.    I don't see much purpose in anyone (should someone assume 
> such) blaming the 4 clubs for problems with the motel A/C or elevators 
> or parking etc.
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> My conclusion of this convention is that the host motel was a 
> compromise which certainly was NOT the fault of the four clubs nor was 
> it anything that was intentionally left in a lurch.    Seems to be the 
> guys in NY did a pretty decent job of holding all this together under 
> some difficult conditions and they deserve kudos for that.
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