Date: September 4, 2010
Place: St. Louis Missouri
Due to several factors, chiefly being the availability of the location (and so Bella can make it) the official date for the First Ever Bits & Pieces Big Ass BBQ will be Saturday, September 4, 2010 in St. Louis MO.
Now I need to figure out exactly how this event will occur. When I originally proposed it I figured I’d put it on at my expense. I was figuring 20–30 people might attend. Some pork steaks, brats, etc and some soda and a few cases of beer and we’d be set. But with the potential of at least a hundred people, heck, maybe 200, that might not be possible.
I had 221 responses to the poll. 66% said that September 4th would work for them. That’s 146 people. If 60% of those people actually show up that would be 88 people. Some will come alone, some will bring a spouse or date, and some will bring their families (families will be welcome). If everyone just brought one other person (conservative average) we’re talking 176 people. The place has held events with as many as 300 people but that’s about the maximum limit.
We’ll have to come up with a plan of some sort. I’m looking for input from you guys. Just some thought in the early stages of planning.
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Attendance – If we have to limit numbers should it be by first reservation or commitment? If so, how should we do that? I can’t just have it open to anybody, I want to know who’s coming. - A special Big Ass BBQ T-Shirt? We need design ideas. Prize for best design?
- Name tags? I would think that’s a must.
- Cost (This won’t be a money-maker for me, but it would be nice to help defray some expenses)
- Should we plan activities or just sit around and talk?
- Facility: We have a nice pool and patio area, volleyball court, a nice sound system for music, outdoor kitchen area, etc.
Ideas anyone?
There seems to be a problem with this page. I’ve recreated it twice and once one comment is posted the comment box goes away. I’ll look into this when I have more time.