As mentioed previously, I have selected three Western US cities as possible locations for the 2007 C3VR Member Gathering.  Here they are:

• Salt Lake City, UT
• Reno/Tahoe, NV
• San Diego, CA

Click a city name ABOVE to see their visitor's bureau website.

IMPORTANT! READ THIS BEFORE CLICKING ANYTHING!!
The below links will cast your vote for the location of the 2007 C3VR Member Gathering.  Once you click the city of your choice you will NOT be able to change your vote. If you truely make a mistake, you can email me and I can fix it for you.

Click the city of your Choice to cast your vote:

Click here to see the current results of the survey.


Please only cast a vote if you plan to attend the gathering in the city of your choice.  You are picking your FAVORITE.  Even if you like all three, pick your number one selection.

Voting will close on 8/31/2006!

Once a location has been determined, a date will be selected.  If I had to guess now, I'd say it will likely be in the May/June timeframe. More on that later.

If you know anything about any of these cities and would like to comment on what there is to do there, and why we should pick it... please reply to this thread.

Update 8/4: I combined Reno & Tahoe since they are so close.  If that area wins the vote, we'll have another vote to figure out where the "official" accomodations should be. If you need me to change your vote based on that, please email me.

Thanks!

Adam Wartell38933.4871990741

Adam, the date will determine more if we get to come than the location . We do as many things as we can each year and some we do every year and do not miss such as the Corvette Action Centers Cruisefest and  Mid Americas Funfest and so on. Suzys job has deadlines that have to be met.(dang IRS) Once we know the date then we can decide if it is with in driving range for the time frame that we have for events that month. We would love to attend each and every event  we come across but  with our jobs and responsibilities and deadlines  it can be rather frustrating. I would be leaning toward Salt Lake City myself but would not feel right voting untill I am sure I can make it.

Thanks again for all you do here !

I'll update the post...because I'd be pretty sure we could count on a May/June time frame.

I am not sure a casino area would be best for the gathering. everyone would be all interested in the gambling aspects, it would not make the gathering stand out as much.  i think people could get distracted.  atleast thats my opinion.

San diego, been there. got family there. good spot.  I chose salt lake city, UT. strictly cause i haev always wanted to go and never had a real reason. this sounds good and plenty of area and people to make the gatehring stand out as well as many sites to see and tourist ideas. works for me.

I also agree may/June sounds good too.

 

Jeremy H.

Something to keep in mind if we choose Salt Lake City:

 The Alcoholic Beverage Laws:

 MAY I FURNISH, SELL AND SERVE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO MY OWN GUESTS AT GROUP EVENTS? IF SO, WHAT KIND OF PERMITS WILL I NEED?

Yes. You and your guests can be accommodated several ways.

Single event permits.
If you want to sell liquor (distilled spirits, wine and full-strength beer) at your event (i.e. a "cash bar", or alcohol "included in the price of admission" situations), or your event will be open to the general public, you must obtain a state single event permit from the DABC. There are some limitations associated with these permits:

-- They need to be applied for in well in advance because the DABC Commission only issues them once a month at its regular meeting.
-- They are only available to bona fide corporations, partnerships, limited liability corporations, incorporated associations, churches, and political organizations that have been in existence for at least one year prior to the date of application. They are also available to recognized subordinate lodges, chapters, or other local units of these entities.
--Each permit is only valid for 120 consecutive hours, but each organization may have up to four permits per calendar year. This would allow your group to sell alcohol under two permits for a total of 480 consecutive hours (twenty days).
-- Each permit costs $100.00; requires you to get the written consent of the local jurisdiction where the event will be held; and that you obtain a $1000 cash or surety bond in the amount of $1000.00 for the duration of the event.

Contact the DABC for assistance in obtaining the forms to apply for a single event permit.

Temporary special event beer permits.
If you only want to sell beer at your event, you will need a state temporary special event beer permit. Temporary event permits for the sale of beer (3.2%) are issued by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission for on-premise consumption at a temporary event that does not last longer than 30 days. Permits are issued by the commission once a month. Application must be made by the 10th of each month.. Each permit costs $75, requires you to get the written consent of the local jurisdiction where the event will be held; and that you obtain a $500 cash or surety bond in the amount of $500.00 for the duration of the event.

Contact the DABC for assistance in obtaining the forms to apply for a temporary special event beer permit. This permit is in addition to any that are required by a city, town, or county in which the event is held.

Privately hosted events. If you do not charge your guests for the alcoholic beverages and do not charge for admission to an event where alcohol is provided (i.e. a "hosted bar"), and your event is not open to the general public, then you will not need a permit from the DABC or from a local jurisdiction to serve liquor and beer at your event. State law requires no permit for a "privately hosted event or private social function" which is defined as:

"A specific social, business, or recreational event for which an entire room, area, or hall has been leased or rented, in advance by an identified group, and the event or function is limited in attendance to people who have been specifically designated and their guests." [It] does not include events or functions to which the general public is invited, whether for an admission fee or not."

Group events in restaurants or private clubs. If you hold your event on the premises of a licensed restaurant or private club, you have the choice of having the establishment serve your guests alcohol under the restaurant's or club's own license from their own alcoholic beverage inventory. Of course, all of the laws relating to alcoholic beverage service in restaurants and clubs would apply. Or, you could choose to lease or rent all or a portion of the restaurant or club for the night, and then sell liquor and beer you have separately purchased for your group under a single event permit and temporary beer permit. Or you could furnish your alcohol to your guests without charge under the "privately hosted event" or social function exception. Either way, the restaurant or private club will likely charge your group a "set-up" or "corkage fee" for each bottle of alcohol opened on its premises.

Group events in unlicensed locations. If you lease space at a location that has no alcoholic beverage license, you must either obtain a single event permit and temporary beer permit to sell alcohol to your group, or conduct the event under the "privately hosted event" exception and furnish the alcohol to your private guests without charge.

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Thanks Jim.  I don't think it will be an issue.  We're not selling beer. We don't need a permit for a private party.

Besides it should be BYOB so that would fall under the "Brown Bagging" category.  

T

[QUOTE=Adam Wartell]Thanks Jim.  I don't think it will be an issue.  We're not selling beer. We don't need a permit for a private party. [/QUOTE]

Do we need a permit for Jim?

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[QUOTE=Adam Wartell]Thanks Jim.  I don't think it will be an issue.  We're not selling beer. We don't need a permit for a private party. [/QUOTE]

Do we need a permit for Jim?

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Sorry Jim you know we all love ya

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I think Reno itself is OK, but not the best in the area. Carson City is smaller, friendlier and has a good amount of hotels and casinos. Of course there is always Lake Tahoe, up in the mountains. Cooler, more picturesque but perhaps a little pricer. Big casinos, many many motels and places to see and eat. The mountain roads here make for a fun ride. One pass is at 8k ft. elevation and drops to about 4k, a real fun ride. Reno is a traffic nightmare, and they have a lot of summer events. Just food for thought.

Dave