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Oh, $80 is a good price. But I think you'd make the difference up in cab fare.<BR>
<BR><BR>SHANNON L. DILLON<BR><BR>> Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:48:36 -0700<BR>> From: rstigile@sbcglobal.net<BR>> To: cagdu@nfbcal.org<BR>> Subject: Re: [Cagdu] Hotel<BR>> <BR>> Hello Shannon,<BR>> It was a Holiday In Express, and the cost was about $80 per night <BR>> with tax.<BR>> Thanks,<BR>> <BR>> Robert Stigile<BR>> <BR>> <BR>> > ----- Original Message -----<BR>> >From: "Shannon L. Dillon" <shannonldillon@hotmail.com<BR>> >To: <cagdu@nfbcal.org<BR>> >Date sent: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:29:06 -0700<BR>> >Subject: Re: [Cagdu] Hotel<BR>> <BR>> <BR>> >Hi everyone:<BR>> <BR>> >I just found the listing in the Yellow Pages for the Holiday Inn <BR>> Express in my last e-mail. Below is the address and phone number <BR>> they list for that address.<BR>> >This is the hotel for $95 per night that is near the Oakland <BR>> Airport.<BR>> <BR>> >There is always the hotel they used for the leadership seminar. <BR>> Robert, were those good prices? If you think they were good <BR>> prices, tell me the hotel and I'll try there.<BR>> <BR>> >Anyway, here's the Holiday Inn Express Oakland Airport info:<BR>> >Holiday Inn Express Oakland AirportHoliday Inn Express Oakland <BR>> Airport(877) 531-508466 Airport Access RoadOakland, CASHANNON L <BR>> DILLON<BR>> <BR>> <BR>> >Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:35:58 -0400From: jonathan@lyens.comTo: <BR>> its_mike@sbcglobal.net; cagdu@nfbcal.orgSubject: Re: [Cagdu] <BR>> Hotel<BR>> <BR>> <BR>> <BR>> <BR>> <BR>> <BR>> <BR>> <BR>> >Hi Mike,<BR>> <BR>> >You bring up an interesting point. Unfortunately, I’m a bit <BR>> skeptical. Having organized more conferences and seminars than I <BR>> care to remember, my experience has typically been that you need <BR>> a substantial guaranteed number of room reservations before you <BR>> can get even the smallest amount of a discount. I’ve had hotels <BR>> tell me that there had to be a minimum of 65 rooms reserved <BR>> before any promise of a discount.<BR>> <BR>> >However, I don’t want to be a nay sayer. I think that it would <BR>> be short-sighted to leave any stone from being unturned. Who <BR>> knows what might happen?<BR>> <BR>> <BR>> >Jonathan T. Lyens MPA<BR>> >Email: jonathan@lyens.com<BR>> <BR>> >Fax: (321) 256-8896<BR>> <BR>> >Skype: jlyens<BR>> <BR>> <BR>> <BR>> <BR>> >From: cagdu-bounces@nfbcal.org [mailto:cagdu-bounces@nfbcal.org] <BR>> On Behalf Of Michael PetersonSent: Monday, June 09, 2008 11:22 <BR>> PMTo: cagdu@nfbcal.orgSubject: Re: [Cagdu] Hotel<BR>> <BR>> <BR>> > Hi Juliet. Maybe you could get a count of how many people <BR>> will need hotel accomodations. Than aproach this hotel with the <BR>> number, explain they will most likely use the onsite cafae, and <BR>> offerf publicity during your seminar.<BR>> <BR>> >Maybe even let them have a speaker who talks about how <BR>> successfully they accomodate guide dog users it reinforces what <BR>> we tell the cab companies and the press sees this hotel <BR>> spokesperson--an incintive for the price break = cheap <BR>> advertising.<BR>> <BR>> > Perhaps they might give you a little price break but as you <BR>> mention it has to be done fast.<BR>> <BR>> >Most likely they will want a deposit. The greater the volume the <BR>> better the posability of a price break but not to many if they <BR>> only have 110 rooms they probably want to make as much as <BR>> possible and the week end is normally a higher rate.<BR>> <BR>> <BR>> <BR>> >Travel lodges are probably not that much cheaper minimum wage is <BR>> higher there.<BR>> <BR>> >Mike Peterson<BR>> <BR>> <BR>> <BR>> <BR>> >----- Original Message -----<BR>> <BR>> >From: Juliett Cody<BR>> <BR>> >To: cagdu@nfbcal.org<BR>> <BR>> >Sent: Monday, June 09, 2008 8:09 PM<BR>> <BR>> >Subject: Re: [Cagdu] Hotel<BR>> <BR>> <BR>> <BR>> <BR>> <BR>> <BR>> <BR>> >Robert and all:<BR>> <BR>> > I think we need to decide fast. We don't have time to waste. I <BR>> too have heard that the rooms go pretty fast, and don't forget <BR>> our seminar will be during a busy time. Also, I heard that the <BR>> airplane flights are going up, so we need to book those too. <BR>> Other thoughts are welcomed. JC and M<BR>> <BR>> >Original Message -----<BR>> <BR>> <BR>> >From: Jonathan Lyens<BR>> <BR>> >To: cagdu@nfbcal.org<BR>> <BR>> >Sent: Monday, June 09, 2008 7:32 PM<BR>> <BR>> >Subject: Re: [Cagdu] Hotel<BR>> <BR>> <BR>> >I really have to agree with Shannon on this. $110 is pretty <BR>> good, especially during move-in at Cal. There might be something <BR>> in downtown Oakland, but you’re taking your life into your own <BR>> hands on that.<BR>> <BR>> <BR>> <BR>> <BR>> >Jonathan T. Lyens MPA<BR>> >Email: jonathan@lyens.com<BR>> <BR>> >Fax: (321) 256-8896<BR>> <BR>> >Skype: jlyens<BR>> <BR>> <BR>> <BR>> <BR>> >From: cagdu-bounces@nfbcal.org [mailto:cagdu-bounces@nfbcal.org] <BR>> On Behalf Of Shannon L. DillonSent: Monday, June 09, 2008 12:30 <BR>> PMTo: cagdu@nfbcal.orgSubject: Re: [Cagdu] Hotel<BR>> <BR>> >I can certainly call around, but $110.00 is a good price for the <BR>> Bay Area. Especially given the time of year we're having our <BR>> seminar because all the parents will be overrunning the area with <BR>> their new college kids. The rooms get filled no matter what the <BR>> price. I saw a Travel Lodge listed, though.. They're usually <BR>> less expensive. I'll let you know.SHANNON L. DILLON> Date: Mon, <BR>> 9 Jun 2008 09:09:22 -0700> From: rstigile@sbcglobal.net> To: <BR>> cagdu@nfbcal.org> Subject: Re: [Cagdu] Hotel> > Hello Shannon,> I <BR>> appreciate you finding hotels, but I am wondering, if there are > <BR>> any that might be less in price.> Thanks,> > Robert Stigile> > > <BR>> > ----- Original Message -----> >From: "Shannon L. Dillon" <BR>> <shannonldillon@hotmail.com> >To: <cagdu@nfbcal.org> >Date sent: <BR>> Mon, 9 Jun 2008 08:31:57 -0700> >Subject: Re: [Cagdu] Hotel> > > <BR>> >Hi Guys:> > >There are lots of hotels in Berkeley, but there is <BR>> one we used to > stay at because of its convenient location. It <BR>> is right near > Center and Shattuck BART. Not even a block away <BR>> from BART. It's > called the French Hotel (they've changed the <BR>> name so we were > driving around last night trying to make sure <BR>> it was still a cute > little hotel). It is located at 1538 <BR>> Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA > 94709. It costs $110.00 per night <BR>> plus tax. The phone number is > 510-548-9930. It is right next <BR>> to a Bank of America and right > across from the post office. It <BR>> is surrounded by restaurants of > all kinds. There is a cafe in <BR>> the lobby with cofee and pastries. > But it is a very walkable <BR>> area and some of my favorite > restaurants are right there. And, <BR>> most importantly it is close > to BART, so getting to and from <BR>> the Lions Center and the airport > or Amtrak will be a breeze.> > <BR>> >You should make reservations very soon, though, because our > <BR>> August 23 date is right in the middle of parents bringing their > <BR>> beloved children to Cal, so all rooms book up quickly. So book > <BR>> now if you can.> > >I will look for other conveniently located <BR>> hotelss.> > >-Shannon> > > >SHANNON L. DILLON> Date: Sun, 8 Jun <BR>> 2008 22:13:18 -0700> From: > rstigile@sbcglobal.net> To: <BR>> cagdu@nfbcal.org> Subject: Re: > [Cagdu] Colleges and <BR>> universities in California> > Hello,> I > don't see any of them <BR>> here.> Can you send me a list of names and > numbers.> Thanks,> > <BR>> Robert Stigile> > > > ----- Original Message > -----> >From: <BR>> "tina thomas " <tinadt@sbcglobal.net> >To: > <cagdu@nfbcal.org> <BR>> >Date sent: Sun, 8 Jun 2008 21:12:35 -0700> > >Subject: [Cagdu] <BR>> Colleges and universities in California> > >Hey > cagduers, I <BR>> have a list of all the colleges and universities > > in> <BR>> >California. Let me know if you need contact information> > <BR>> >Tina> > >No virus found in this outgoing message..> >Checked by <BR>> > AVG.> >Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 270.0.0/1489 - <BR>> Release > Date: > 6/7/2008> >11:17 AM> > > > <BR>> >_______________________________________________> >Cagdu mailing <BR>> > list> >Cagdu@nfbcal.org> > <BR>> >https://www.nfbcal.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/cagdu> > <BR>> _______________________________________________> Cagdu mailing > <BR>> list> Cagdu@nfbcal.org> > <BR>> https://www.nfbcal.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/cagdu> <BR>> _______________________________________________> Cagdu mailing <BR>> list> Cagdu@nfbcal.org> <BR>> https://www.nfbcal.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/cagdu<BR>> <BR>> <BR>> <BR>> >_______________________________________________Cagdu mailing <BR>> listCagdu@nfbcal.orghttps://www.nfbcal.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/c<BR>> agdu<BR>> <BR>> <BR>> <BR>> >_______________________________________________Cagdu mailing <BR>> listCagdu@nfbcal.orghttps://www.nfbcal.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/c<BR>> agdu<BR>> <BR>> _______________________________________________<BR>> Cagdu mailing list<BR>> Cagdu@nfbcal.org<BR>> https://www.nfbcal.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/cagdu<BR><BR></body>
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