Either gathering is fine with me since it will be almost the same distance to travel anyway.

Myself, Mindas, and a couple of our friends are going to this water park weather it becomes apart of the Jedi Gatherings.....or not. We were simply bringing it up to the group as a possible suggestion since it looks like alot of fun, and would like to ...

I've split the thread so that proposals for other locations now each have their own thread.

--Moonshadow

Hey Emz,

You mentioned in the other thread that you would only attend if the Gathering were in MI or Chicago.  So would you still attend if it ended up being in OH?

--Moonshadow

Based on some feedback, I ended up splitting the different Gathering proposals into individual threads and moving them to the Gathering Proposals forum to make discussion a bit more ...

The Expanded Universe has helped with this, providing a number of Dark Apprentices to serve as fodder for Jedi who some how escaped Palpatine's murderous purge.

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Have activities even been discussed yet? 

1.)  Definate no.  No offense - just not that interested in the activies.  I know most like them so not trying to cause waves.

Just not my "thing".

- Asta

Ah, I just figured since this thread was a place to bring up Gathering Proposals...we could talk about several options other then just the MI one. ( Don't get me wrong, if we can make it in MI I will be grateful for it. However Ohio seems to be an opti...

In regards to the MI gathering:

1) Likelihood of attending:
   
    Maybe
   
2) Accomodations you're ok with:

    Lodge - sand fleas are not welcomed visitors in my tent
   
3) Food you prefer:

    Bring your own - I have way too many allergies

In ...

Sorry Emz, I didn't even think of he OH site.

Sorry, I didn't know if it was serious or not.  The prices I saw were along the lines of $170 per night per 4 people not including food.  Maybe I was looking at the wrong area of the site, though.  Happen to have a link?

I've also found a few backup pl...

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I'll see how many MD/VA Jedi I can bring along as well.

--Moonshadow

1. Definite
2. Lodge preferred.
3. Either

There is a chance that I might be bringing a few people with us, not certain yet.

1. Maybe. (Subject to change)
2.Lodge- I'm a city slicker 
3. Catering since I am most likely going to have to fly to get there. 

 

I don't need help just time. I am a single mother with a full time job (40-50 hrs a week). I might have to move the meeting into January but I won't know until this weekend.

I forgot to add that if the smaller lodging was taken due to lower attendance, we would also loose the kitchen as part of the amenities.

1) Likelihood of attending:
   
    b) Maybe

If it is in MI or Chicago we will most likely attend. Anywhere else...No.

2) Accommodation you're ok with:

    a) Lodge

I would prefer Lodgings if its possible. I love to camp in tents and all...but... this...

1) a) Definite Yes
2) c) Either
3) c) Either

If we do not have the numbers, we can go for a smaller lodging option, which is cheaper (by about $10) but with fewer amenities and "dorm style" sleeping arrangements.

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Definite no as it looks like I will be finishing up school in Western NY for the summer.

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1) a) Definite Yes
2) c) Either
3) c) Either

--Moonshadow

Seriously, though, let's try to get a rough head count of who would attend the proposed MI Gathering so we can see if it's feasible to try to rent the retreat center.  Based on the stated prices, please post the following:

1) Likelihood of attend...

While the movies portray young Jedis as innocent and virtuous, this week's Sev Space Sunday Contest wonders what a Jedi youngling class would really be like when you gather a bunch of young kids with awesome ...

I got your Ohio based Gathering right here...

http://www.kalahariresorts.com/oh/

Someones been working with Joomla, I see.    Looks fine to me, clear and crisp. I have no real preference about the site itself, it's the people who are on it that are important to me.

I will do my best to answer the questions in order.

I've never understood the purpose of the board section... the primary 'resource' at the JRC is the forum, isn't it? 

Hehe, very true.    Although some things are definitely easily changeable so we're curious to know if there are any simple things we can improve.

--Moonshadow

The last IN Gathering and the previous OH Gathering were both extremely expensive as well.  The only reason we were able to afford them at such a low cost for the attendees was thanks to some very generous donations.  On the other hand, we didn't reall...

I agree with you completely on that one.

--Moonshadow

I really don't think it is a matter of the date but the need to have notice well enough in advance so that people can put in for the vacation time. Some think a few months is good. I mentioned elsewhere that I have to have my vacation requests in by Ma...

I believe that the cost of the Michigan gathering, in light of the economic situation, would be prohibitive. It is possible that some people will be able to put aside monies on a monthly basis and come up with the lodging and travel costs if this gathe...

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Date: 25 October 2008

Type: Social Focus: Costume Party

Location: Master Yoda's Streamwood Temple

Time: 3:00 PM - ??? PM CST

Attendance:
-Angelus (Gabriel)
-Charles
-Grand Master Yoda (Shawn) + padawan
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They're not giving up their UK passports; that's not necessary any more. Dual is cool.

They're not giving up their UK passports; that's not necessary any more. Dual is cool.

I split the topic just to keep general Gathering organizational ideas separate from the proposals for specific Gatherings for next year.

--Moonshadow

1. Regarding Major Gatherings: I like the idea of having one major gathering and that gathering should be centrally located in the middle of the United States. Ohio comes close to fulfilling that bill but Angelus has suggested a place in Michigan that ...

Which of the following do you think could serve as a permanent Gathering location?
Ohio - 5
Indiana - 4
Texas - 3
Michigan -3

Score cards? Good idea for immediate feedback.

How many MAJOR Gatherings do you think there should be per year?
A resounding...

The more the merrier, says I.

If they want to get into the discussion and planning all they need to do is post it here. I'm sure no one would exclude their input. 

Before I jump in excessively...  Mind if I ask a few questions and throw out an fyi or two.

Last I was here or online at the other sites was a few weeks back, did I miss anything regarding where we are with planning and setting up the next gathering.  ...

For those that showed for our annual gathering / trifecta birthday / association anniverary, a great time was had by all!  For those that did not show,     LOL

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Yeah..... tents....... Hmmmmmmm....... 

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Hi Levi!  Welcome to the JRC!  Hopefully you can make it to one of our Gatherings or other offline meetings.  Please let me know if you have any questions. 

--Moonshadow

Greetings, I am Levi.

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I'm all for option 3 or 4 either one. Not a big fan of tents but I can adapt if popular vote swings the other way.

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A couple people have been working out some ideas for potential Gatherings for next year, so I'm just starting this thread for them to present the details and get some feedback.

--Moonshadow

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