[foss4g2014] Setting Conference Pricing

[Chris MacWhorter]

I agree with the survey of the peeps;  some thoughts are that from a local viewpoint $200 seems significant,  but from traveling viewpoint $200 might be under 10% of the actual cost of attendance or under 5% with lost wages/productivity taken into account.  

Sponsorship question: is metro able to sponsor?  If not, will metro consider in kind donations of transit passes?

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> On Feb 20, 2014, at 10:59 AM, Darrell Fuhriman <darrell at garnix.org> wrote:
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> There are definitely tons of transit options – we’re intending to really emphasize that. In fact, we’ll be (primarily) taking the train to the Thursday evening Gala.
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> Yah, Kristin is working on a survey. I think it’s a good idea to do one if we’re going to seriously consider this option.
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> d.
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>> On Feb 20, 2014, at 10:52, Angie Rudolph <angie at greenwoodmap.com> wrote:
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>> It looks like there is pretty decent public transit options from the convention center, but not being a local I may not have a feel if it's a viable option.  What if we cut the break food/drink service and tell people up front to byos (bring your own snacks).  I think people would be receptive to the idea if it cut $200 off their registration fees.  As someone previously mentioned perhaps a survey is in order.  We certainly wouldn't want to offend or alienate any attendees.  Just my two cents...
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>> Angie
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