Why no NACs in the northeast?

Why aren't any NACs held in the tri-state area? We've got NACs in
Texas, North Carolina, and California, but nothing in New York. Why
not have NACs in the major cities of the northeast like NYC,
Philadelphia, and Boston? Maybe one Div 1 could be on the west coast,
and 1 on the east coast every year. That way those of us who would
like to participate, but can't afford to spend an extra 2 days
traveling and $600 for airfare could participate.

Well Lion, best guess - is that clubs/organizing committees make
bids on the events and no one has made a reasonable bid from those
cities. It's a matter of facilities, cost and an organizer to make
it happen.

SO *** WHY NOT YOU?

But to be very frank, last year I went to Columbus,Ohio in december,
snow, freezing winds, rooms were somewhat pricey. parking was not
free and the venue was acceptable but utilitarian and really a hike.
Now the year before that it was Palm Springs. December in the
desert - wonderful weather. Room prices were 1/2 - 2/3 of what
I paid in Columbus. The venue was a really spacious attractive hotel
with lots of free parking, there was a street fair in the evening.
Ask me which one was more fun and which one I would prefer to return to.

J.

Lion wrote:
> Why aren't any NACs held in the tri-state area? We've got NACs in
> Texas, North Carolina, and California, but nothing in New York. Why
> not have NACs in the major cities of the northeast like NYC,
> Philadelphia, and Boston? Maybe one Div 1 could be on the west coast,
> and 1 on the east coast every year. That way those of us who would
> like to participate, but can't afford to spend an extra 2 days
> traveling and $600 for airfare could participate.

The most significant factor in this decision, is cost associated with
organizing such event. Federation will have to pay about 3 times as much money
for the venue in NYC compared to Columbus, OH. On top of all that, you have to
consider all the costs related to transportation (taxi, shuttle, etc), food,
and lodging, and it will be clear why USFA does not bring NAC's to cities such
as NY, Boston, or Philadelphia.

Another thing... Columbus, OH, because of it's central location, is only a
driving distance away for a very large number of USFA members. Palm Springs
serves similar purpose for lots of West Coast Divisions.

The most significant factor in this decision, is cost associated with
organizing such event. Federation will have to pay about 3 times as much money
for the venue in NYC compared to Columbus, OH. On top of all that, you have to
consider all the costs related to transportation (taxi, shuttle, etc), food,
and lodging, and it will be clear why USFA does not bring NAC's to cities such
as NY, Boston, or Philadelphia.

Another thing... Columbus, OH, because of it's central location, is only a
driving distance away for a very large number of USFA members. Palm Springs
serves similar purpose for lots of West Coast Divisions.

stanislav2@aol.com (Stanislav2) writes:
>The most significant factor in this decision, is cost associated with
>organizing such event. Federation will have to pay about 3 times as much money
>for the venue in NYC compared to Columbus, OH. On top of all that, you have to
>consider all the costs related to transportation (taxi, shuttle, etc), food,
>and lodging, and it will be clear why USFA does not bring NAC's to cities such
>as NY, Boston, or Philadelphia.

It was near Boston (Div II/III NAC) a few years back (Worchester I
think).

Philly's not an expensive place like Boston or NYC or DC...
(Except when you mess with the unions...)

--
Randell Jesup, Worldgate Communications, ex-Scala, ex-Amiga OS team
rjesup@wgate.com
"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety
deserve neither liberty nor safety."
-Benjamin Franklin, Historical Review of Pennsylvania, 1759.

stanislav2@aol.com (Stanislav2) writes:
>The most significant factor in this decision, is cost associated with
>organizing such event. Federation will have to pay about 3 times as much money
>for the venue in NYC compared to Columbus, OH. On top of all that, you have to
>consider all the costs related to transportation (taxi, shuttle, etc), food,
>and lodging, and it will be clear why USFA does not bring NAC's to cities such
>as NY, Boston, or Philadelphia.

It was near Boston (Div II/III NAC) a few years back (Worchester I
think).

Philly's not an expensive place like Boston or NYC or DC...
(Except when you mess with the unions...)

--
Randell Jesup, Worldgate Communications, ex-Scala, ex-Amiga OS team
rjesup@wgate.com
"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety
deserve neither liberty nor safety."
-Benjamin Franklin, Historical Review of Pennsylvania, 1759.