Gordon Lightfoot Forums - View Single Post

Jane Stoltz · 06-28-2006, 12:34 AM

As some of you remember, Jenney negotiated with the Delta Chelsea and booked a block of rooms for our previous "Conventions" in Toronto. Due to time constraints, she isn't taking on that task this year, but I am looking into it in order to try and secure a meeting room, like we used for our after concert parties last year. In the past, with a block of rooms, the Delta has thrown in the use of the meeting room at no cost - which is a really cool thing to happen since these meeting rooms aren't cheap.

I have been quoted $129 Canadian for single/double occupancy. I've checked their web site and this is about $10 less then their listed price for that time frame. I also checked Orbitz and the "group rate" is significantly less than what they had to offer. $129 Canadian currently translates to approximately $115 American.

If you have any interest in booking your reservations as part of a block of rooms, please email me directly at janice.ross@cox.net
(if you have already made your reservations for a Delta Room and want to change your reservation, I'm sure it could be done - actually, if you have already booked your room and don't mind sharing the information, I'd be interested in knowing what price you were quoted - just for continuing negotiating purposes). If there isn't enough interest, I won't pursue this avenue and will look in another direction for gathering space.

I would also like to take this opportunity to ask that you email me at the above address if you have any interest in "formalized" gatherings. Last year we had after-concert parties that were a blast and we had a group dinner on Saturday prior to the concert that was wonderful. We will be planning similar gatherings this year, plus a few more fun things (more details to follow). For planning purposes, let me know when you plan on arriving, departing and if you are interested in the dinner on Saturday. If you are planning on dinner - I'll need to know the number in your party for reservation planning. Right now, all of this is in the working stage, so even if you just think you might be coming, but aren't sure yet, let me know.

Please forward this information to any Lighthead you know who may not read the NG or Corfid.

Thanks!

Janice
(**)

[ June 29, 2006, 21:49: Message edited by: Janice ]

06-28-2006, 12:34 AM	#1
Jane Stoltz Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Corvallis, Oregon, United States Posts: 3	As some of you remember, Jenney negotiated with the Delta Chelsea and booked a block of rooms for our previous "Conventions" in Toronto. Due to time constraints, she isn't taking on that task this year, but I am looking into it in order to try and secure a meeting room, like we used for our after concert parties last year. In the past, with a block of rooms, the Delta has thrown in the use of the meeting room at no cost - which is a really cool thing to happen since these meeting rooms aren't cheap. I have been quoted $129 Canadian for single/double occupancy. I've checked their web site and this is about $10 less then their listed price for that time frame. I also checked Orbitz and the "group rate" is significantly less than what they had to offer. $129 Canadian currently translates to approximately $115 American. If you have any interest in booking your reservations as part of a block of rooms, please email me directly at janice.ross@cox.net (if you have already made your reservations for a Delta Room and want to change your reservation, I'm sure it could be done - actually, if you have already booked your room and don't mind sharing the information, I'd be interested in knowing what price you were quoted - just for continuing negotiating purposes). If there isn't enough interest, I won't pursue this avenue and will look in another direction for gathering space. I would also like to take this opportunity to ask that you email me at the above address if you have any interest in "formalized" gatherings. Last year we had after-concert parties that were a blast and we had a group dinner on Saturday prior to the concert that was wonderful. We will be planning similar gatherings this year, plus a few more fun things (more details to follow). For planning purposes, let me know when you plan on arriving, departing and if you are interested in the dinner on Saturday. If you are planning on dinner - I'll need to know the number in your party for reservation planning. Right now, all of this is in the working stage, so even if you just think you might be coming, but aren't sure yet, let me know. Please forward this information to any Lighthead you know who may not read the NG or Corfid. Thanks! Janice (**) [ June 29, 2006, 21:49: Message edited by: Janice ]