PS Mini Christmas Bash 2009

Hi everyone.  I really need to get some advice and input from as many people as possible concerning this year’s Christmas party.  I know, it's barely July, but I have been doing a lot of research for a venue, this year, and there are many places that are already booked for the month of December.  I have spoken to hotels, community centers and catering companies.  Either December 5th, or 12th would be the target dates.  I need to know how you would like for me to proceed with the venue. Hotels are pricy, (around 49.00 +, but a very nice buffet, plus  everything IS provided, set-up, clean up, no host bar. With a community center, we have to cover more of the work, set up, take down and room clean up, and with a catering company, (around 35.00 + ahead, good menue, but  everything is extra. (Linens, utensils etc.)   Also, community centers only allow beer and wine.  So, it’s up to you. I have the time to research it all out, but I do believe, that, since it’s Your Party, your input would most valuable. Just keep in mind, time IS running out on booking in December.  Hope to hear your ideas soon. Also, I do need volunteers to help out with planning, donations, wrapping and any other ideas anyone else might have. Thanks in

The first 2009 Mini Christmas Bash Committee has been scheduled for this Wednesday, July 8th, 6:30 pm.  @ the Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery in Bellevue; Their address is 550 106th Ave SE Ste 103 and phone # is 425.462.9300. If you would like to be a part of all the fun putting the event  all together for YOUR club, please join us. The more, the merrier!  Attendees so far are SS Mini, Cocoa Puff, Mini Charley and Woodstock. (oh, me too)

 Thanks bunches to  the volunteers that are currently participating

If Bellevue is ok, I can see if the club house in our neighborhood is availiable. Attached is a link to the facilities.

That's up to everyone else.  I picked those dates.  I just thought that the 19th might be to close to Christmas for everyone.  Any of them are ok by me.  Thanks John.

 Thanks everyone for your support. I will continue forward.  So everyone knows just where I am at this point, I have 2 complete estimates.  Another one should be coming in today, and I hope to have at least 2 more by the end of the week. I did choose the 5th and the 12th as date options.  It has to be on the weekend.  I know that Fridays don't work, with traffic and commuting. If Sundays are an option to you all, let me know and I can check on the 6th and 13th availability.   I do think we should start thinking about getting a committee together to go over these estimates next week, so we can get them to the board for a final decision.  Time is of the essence. So, committee volunteers, p l e a s e come on down.   Thanks,  Judy-Jo

Hi Steve.  Yes, we most definately, are looking into areas that are more centralized for all. So far, we have estimates from Tukwila, Renton and perhaps Bellevue. But, the search still continues.  I want to have  several estimates/locations for people to pick and choose.  We will keeep you posted.

Thanks for you input.   Judy-Jo

I think the problem of securing a date on a Saturday was the reason we ended up with a Sunday party last year.  It seems to me it was still well attended.  Perhaps it's worth finding out about venues that are available on Sunday?