Thanks to Dana for the promotion.
As of now I'm in pretty good shape on the finances thanks to
the two years at Red Oak. Linda Bennett and crew were able to
grow the "financial pot" to a near self-supporting amount. She
forwarded $1860 for up front expenses. We will be asking for
donations at the Gathering as well as selling shirts and hats.
I'm trying to take our shirts to the next level this year with pocketed
and collared shirts with embroidered patch above the pocket and
embroidered hats. I'm looking to sell the shirts for $12 and the hats
for $10 but I may have to bump that a dollar or two. The Banquet
tickets will be $15 per person with the banquet/awards dinner held
in the airport commons area on Saturday evening. The awards
dinner is always a great finish to the Gathering so you don't want
to miss it. The hotel did not require a deposit on the rooms and
neither has the caterer. .
Major disappointment, as mentioned by Mark Langford, is that we
will not be allowed to bring beer onto the airport. I had $1.50 beers
set up with the airport restaurant before they went belly up. Anyone
able to build a KR from the current set of plans will figure a way
somehow. (You just didn't hear it from me.) In the past the keg
has produced some interesting and exciting social circles. Does
anyone remember the story that broke up the circle last year at
Red Oak and caused us all to roll in laughter to the exits?
As I stated earlier, the airport manager said tent camping would be
o.k. and motor homes would have a place to park but no hookups.
With all the interest expressed I'll double check on that.
REMINDER: Those of you that want to take advantage of the special
rate offered by the Holiday Inn will have to make your reservation
by Sept. 1. They are offering Gathering attendees the $99 room for $66.
REMINDER: Go to the www.krgathering.org web site and click on
the link for the Gathering flyer. Print several out and get them to
the local airports. I've contacted several magazines for the calendar
of events but I'm asking each of you to try to get on any list you
know of. Direct them to the Gathering web page. It won't hurt if
they get multiple requests it will only help to get us listed. Get us
on any web sites you know of also.
THANKS.........
Larry Flesner - 2004 Gathering host
Here is a Gathering update for those that may want to do ride sharing
or whatever. This is the list of registrations as of July 11.
Bob Lee Suwanee, GA
Russ Fenlason Breckenridge, MN 56520
Ed Janssen Taylorville, IL
Colin Rainey Sanford. Florida
John Roffey Fort Gratiot MI.
Joe Weber Cuba City. Wisconsin
Jack Cooper Fayetteville, NC
Mark Jones Wales, Wisconsin
Ray Goree Arlington, Tx
Brian G. Douglas Killeen Texas
Dan Heath Lexington, SC
Mark Langford Harvest, AL
Larry Flesner Carterville, Illinois
Tom Horch Marysville Ohio
allen wiesner ansonia, ct
allen wiesner 65 franklin street, ansonia, ct 06401
Owen MacPherson Mississauga, Ontario
Jim Morehead Cameron Park, CA
Bob Vermeulen Grand Rapids, MI
LOREN GOBLE LIVINGSTON MT 59047
Paul Mueller Wichita
kelly lindblad benson mn.
Paul Nunn Pueblo, Colorado
Robert Morrissey New Bern NC
Ray Goree Arlington, Texas
Brian G. Douglas Killeen, Texas
Bill Goree Midland, Texas
Joe Weber Cuba City, Wisconsin
Colin M Rainey Sanford, Florida
Stanley Mann Albion, IL
Bryce Guenther Fredericktown, Missouri
Don Woodyatt Buckley, IL
Mark G Vaughn Salt Lake City
Bernie McLean Poplar Grove IL
Ray Fuenzalida Kenner, Louisiana
John S Backer Greene, Iowa
Paul Heino Boynton Beach, Fla.
Dean Cooper Jacksonville, FL
Brian Kraut Jacksonville, FL
terry chizek marion ks
Richard & Vicki Alps Littleton, Colorado (Denver area)
Dave Mullins Nashua New Hampshire
Bernie Wunder Lexington Park, MD
Elva Miller Calhan Colorado
Bob Glidden Eminence,Indiana
Leo Dondlinger Seattle (Auburn) Washington
