Well then, that opens up Slapout, Oklahoma for the running (and yes, it's a
real place...Ms. USA 196? came from there).
> -----Original Message-----
> From: John Clogg [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Friday, August 31, 2001 12:38 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Conference Locations
>
> I vote for Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan!
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Larry Barnes
> Sent: Friday, August 31, 2001 10:30 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Conference Locations
>
>
> What about Calgary? It was home to the Winter Olympics at one time. Or
> Edmonton and the West Edmonton Mall. We could take over the indoor water
> park for the conference!!
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Otterbein, Gerald L. [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Friday, August 31, 2001 10:10 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [HP3000-L] Conference Locations
>
>
> I still opt for something in Canada. With the exchange rate, you certainly
> get more bang for your buck. Toronto was great except for the fiasco at
> the
> party.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Wirt Atmar [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Friday, August 31, 2001 12:55 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Conference Locations
>
>
> Denys opines:
>
> > As you well realize, the conference locations are planned and contracted
> for
> > many years in advance. Locations are selected on availability,
> facilities,
> > appeal and airport facilities among many criteria. I do not think
> > Albuquerque, Wichita, or Raleigh would be in the running based on these
> > criteria. Making the Bay Area a permanent home has been discussed
> before
> and
> > is still discussed at board meeting.
>
> I wouldn't dismiss Albuquerque so quickly. As Jeff Woods noted yesterday,
> Albuquerque could likely have the most attractive and convenient air
> terminal
> facilities in the US. The airport abuts one edge of town and shares its
> presence with Kirtland AFB. Moreover it is served by nearly a dozen major
> airlines with direct flights several times a day to the Bay Area, Denver,
> Dallas, and Chicago. It is as centrally located as Denver is, but with a
> much
> more convenient air transport.
>
> Although I haven't checked, I am sure that convention facilities in
> Albuquerque exist that could easily handle a convention the size of
> Interex.
> The food is excellent in Albuquerque and yet surprisingly inexpensive. The
> city is quite handsome, but then so is the surrounding area.
>
> Appeal is the only attribute that I can't speak to, simply because that is
> primarily in the eye of the beholder.
>
>
>
> > You can and should make your thoughts on the subject known.
>
> Thank you. I will whenever given the chance :-).
>
> Wirt Atmar
>
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