[Novalug] New Space needed for meetings

[Jay Hart]

I know a long-time shriner. I'll inquire about meeting space.  They could
always use computer support...

Jay

> JRR wrote;
>
>     Rich is right.  MCenter has two free training sessions every
> Saturday, and if you sign up
>     on their website,  microcenter.com you can get notice of the classes
> to be held 2 wks in
>     advance.
>
>     There is a Shriners center on Route 50 between Fairfax Circle and
> Prosperity Rd.
>     I took my Professional Engineering License exam there......
>
>     Would a Fairfax County  Senior center have a large room ?? Cafeteria
> ?? -- most of
>     them are old converted schools.......    and most FFX Co Sports
> centers have classrooms.
>
>
> Rich Goodwin wrote:
>> Microcenter won't on the weekends. They use the rooms (or used to use
>> them) for training sessions.
>>
>> Rich
>>
>> On Mon, 2009-05-04 at 20:01 -0400, Jay Hart wrote:
>>
>>> If I could put in my two cents.
>>>
>>> Many of us travel from east of Reston/Herndon.  I would say that we try to
>>> keep the meeting location within the square formed by I-66, I-495, Dulles
>>> Toll
>>> Road, and Hwy 28.  I think this would help keep the group together.  I'm
>>> willing to travel within reason, and Leesburg is not within reason.
>>>
>>> You do mention a great point, lets check out hotels and see if they would
>>> be
>>> willing to donate a room on Saturday.  It need not be the same room every
>>> Saturday.
>>>
>>> What about Microcenter, can they provide a space???
>>>
>>> Jay
>>>
>>>
>>>> JRR wrote;
>>>>
>>>> How about the Fairfax County Reston Regional Library ??  It is just 3
>>>> blocks away from our
>>>> old meeting site.  They have 4 ? meeting rooms.
>>>>
>>>> How about the Loudoun County Cascades Library ?? It is behind the
>>>> Sterling Home Depot.
>>>> It is newer than the RR library and definitely has broadband access in
>>>> the meeting rooms.
>>>>
>>>> Best Western Motel in Leesburg has several meeting rooms, and they are
>>>> true "zero stairs"
>>>> accessible.  In this case we would be subject to being bumped, but it
>>>> would be rare for a
>>>> Saturday morning....
>>>>
>>>> I also know a large company in Leesburg that has a training faciltiy,
>>>> complete with Internet
>>>> access for overhead projectors etc.  Have to dig into that one.
>>>>
>>>> greg pryzby wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Clarifications ahead:
>>>>>
>>>>> 1) Lisa's personal situation is what is driving 'the move to new digs'
>>>>>
>>>>> 2) Person involved in the security incident contacted me. It had to do
>>>>> with the gate from the foyer into Oracle proper. Apologies were made.
>>>>> This was an aside and not the issue that led us to looking for new space.
>>>>>
>>>>> FEEL FREE to contact places on my behalf.
>>>>>
>>>>> 1) Free use of space
>>>>> 2) Saturday morning from 9:45am - 1pm is ideal
>>>>> 3) We are a non-profit and can give them something for tax write off it
>>>>>     needed
>>>>> 4) Would like space for 30 @ a minimum (20-40 is typical size)
>>>>>
>>>>> Anyone who is affiliated with a school or place w/ a stage works. I have
>>>>> a projector and screen (old time 8mm screen).
>>>>>
>>>>> greg pryzby wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> I just 'spoke' with Lisa. Due to a personal matter in Lisa's life and an
>>>>>> incident with security on Saturday (there might have been two incidents,
>>>>>> I am seeking clarification), we need to find a new space.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> So, if you know of a space that can fit up to 50 people (20-40 is
>>>>>> typical) that is available free of charge on Saturday mornings, please
>>>>>> contact me.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Internet is not required, but nice.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I do not know if we will meet in June yet. We will NOT meet in July.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Lisa's personal issue is the driving force, but the security issue
>>>>>> sealed our fate.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
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