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| Should we have an SST Meetup event to see John Williams live in Chicago April 26-29, 2018 |
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| No, it would be too difficult to make it. |
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 PeteC 
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Mon Feb 06, 2017 10:36 pm Post subject: |
 
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This really could get some
traction and if so, it might
be one of the great events
of all time.
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Morg
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So, I have heard from a few interested people that have shown interest in taking donations for a travel fund to be able to assist those who want to attend, but are having financial hardships.
I feel as if this is very important, because I feel that we want this to be available to any member who wants to be able to join us. As I have said in previous posts, I can commit to $50 a month for the next year.
If we were to decide to setup a travel assistance fund, what would people suggest we use as a platform to accept donations? I personally recommend GoFundMe, as this is the platform I most often use when handling fundraising events here at home, and is the one I am most familiar with.
I would also propose that any additional funds that may be left over after the meetup should be donated back into SST, as a group donation. How do other people feel about that? I would love to hear your thoughts on this.
While I am thinking about it, if we did do a travel fund, who would we get to administer it? I think, for checks and balances, we should have at least 2 people administering the funding account. In addition, we would need to figure out the best way to determine a members need for fund assistance, and the most efficient way to distribute the funds once a need has been determined. Any thoughts on this?
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Morg
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Sat Feb 18, 2017 1:42 am Post subject: |
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Another thing I was just pondering, while looking through the SST store, is whether or not to order some SST gear for give away/gift bags for those who are able to attend.
I know I would like to be representing SST during this event, and depending on how many people we wind up having confirm closer to the event date, I would have no problem ordering some SST shirts, hoodies, and hats, all of which could come in handy in Chicago.
Thoughts?
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 Bryophyte
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Mon Feb 20, 2017 8:26 am Post subject: |
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I pitched this to my husband this weekend, and while he didn't seem keen, he agreed that he could probably survive without me for a few days.  I would like to be tentatively in. I'd love to meet some of you in person, though like Dragonel, I am also a member of Hermits United.
The biggest variable will be whether or not I'm spawning again at the time. If I'm the size of a barge, they won't let me fly, haha. But to see Mr. Williams, amazing! |
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 Istagi
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Tue Feb 21, 2017 6:41 pm Post subject: |
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Hey Arya, thanks for letting me know about this.
I might be able to do this one. airfare is cheap and I have a couple possible places I can crash.
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Morg
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Tue Feb 21, 2017 6:43 pm Post subject: |
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Istagi: I promise to leave the meat cleaver at home and not chase you around.
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Arya
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Mon Feb 27, 2017 8:46 pm Post subject: |
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| Istagi wrote: |
Hey Arya, thanks for letting me know about this.
I might be able to do this one. airfare is cheap and I have a couple possible places I can crash. |
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PeteC
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Thu Mar 30, 2017 10:20 pm Post subject: |
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So, which day are we shooting for?
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Morg
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Well, I know myself personally, I am shooting for all three days if the programs are different. Otherwise, I am thinking I would like to do the 26th or 27th.
I however am also a team player, so will go with the majority as to what day(s) work.
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Istagi
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Fri Mar 31, 2017 1:39 pm Post subject: |
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Ok, I will be there.
How is this going to work?
How much are tickets? can we get a block of tickets? or are we all responsible for our own tickets?
Depending on the price of tickets I may go all 3 days as well.
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Morg
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Fri Mar 31, 2017 2:24 pm Post subject: |
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Chigago Symphony still does not have the information available on their website. I keep checking about once a week. As soon as that information is available, I will post it.
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Istagi
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Excellent.
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Morg
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Sun Apr 02, 2017 2:16 am Post subject: |
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So, I know this is early, as we still have a little over a year to prepare for this event, but I thought it would be a good idea to start getting an idea of how many people will be joining us on this event.
I have created a Google Form (subject to editing and alteration), located at https://goo.gl/forms/ic17QaFARuBHuhwA2
I would like to use this form to get an idea as to how large of a block of rooms to reserve and to see what kind of group rate we might be able to get. Also, depending on the amount of people, I may be able to use my corporate discount from work to book the rooms in advance.
If anyone has suggestions as to information to be included on the registration form, please feel free to let me know on here, private message, or shoot an email to sstchicagomeetup@scorereviews.net.
Also, for those who would be interested in helping to organize all of this, please hit me up via email or PM.
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Gert
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| Morg wrote: |
Another thing I was just pondering, while looking through the SST store, is whether or not to order some SST gear for give away/gift bags for those who are able to attend.
I know I would like to be representing SST during this event, and depending on how many people we wind up having confirm closer to the event date, I would have no problem ordering some SST shirts, hoodies, and hats, all of which could come in handy in Chicago.
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If I get a big-kid job, Gert can maybe go. I don't think we need any swag. At the most, t-shirts might be alright (how are we paying for it?).
Though, whenever we're eating or just gathering as a group in general, name tags with screen/real names might be helpful. An initial meet-and-greet would be a nice thing, too.
Secondly, if we are going to be at the same hotel (or at least hanging out at the same hotel), we should consider letting far-away people 'attend' at different points via Skype or something. And of course, we'll be in chat at the same time.  |
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Arya
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Thu Apr 20, 2017 9:28 pm Post subject: |
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I've researched flights, but I'm interested to see a rough ballpark of what the tickets/hotel will cost when it all becomes available. I'm still a travel rookie (yeah I went to England, but it was to visit my sister, not really the same thing). I'll probably hammer you guys with questions 
I've got several plans with which to make this work, I'm just not sure how many nights I can stay/how many shows I can see.
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