[C320-list] Let's keep the list useful to many

[Joseph R Aberdale]

I am not able to attend this event.

Thank you.

Joe Aberdale
#908
Wellfleet, MA


On Jan 17, 2014, at 5:59 PM, "Dingo Is Talent" <dingoistalent at bigpond.com> wrote:

> JERRY
> Totally Agree 100%
> I've just come back off leave to about 80 320 NOTIFICATIONS re-RENDEZVOUS.
> WE OWNERS Down Under would have difficulty attending.
> Please keep it to information conversations about our yachts NOT EVENTS
> Thanks 
> Ron Reddingius
> PERT WESTERN AUSTRALIA
> 1150
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Tony Murphy
> Sent: Saturday, 18 January 2014 1:44 AM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com; jerry at jerrytaylorhomes.com
> Subject: [C320-list] Let's keep the list useful to many
> 
> Jerry,
> 
> I want to take a minute to commend you on your volunteer efforts in helping
> to organize the 2014 C320 Rendezvous in Solomon Islands.  This work is often
> thankless and except for the friendships you make often goes unrewarded.
> 
> However (there's always a however, isn't there?). I would ask that you think
> about possibly taking the registration questions and emails off the C320
> list.  It's a perfectly good use of the list to send out notices and even
> 2nd request notifications as reminders.  But for the hundreds of subscribers
> that use the list to exchange useful information about our boats, it's a
> huge waste of time to constantly weed through emails and delete messages
> that say "Sorry, can't make it". "I can't make it either". "our dog has
> surgery, but we'd love to come, take pictures for us".  I believe more than
> 1 person has considered unsubscribing from the list solely because of the
> event replies recently and this is not good.
> 
> I do like the friendships and social part of this list that result, but the
> last few weeks I believe has tested many subscribers patience (I'm guessing
> others have my concern but have remained silent).
> 
> So, to not just offer criticism, but to also be part of the solution, I
> would like to offer the following.  For this event (or any future events),
> there are many FREE ONLINE SERVICES that offer event signup.
> Signupgenius.com is just one of the many sites that come to mind, but there
> are others.  I would even be willing to help coordinate this effort if asked
> to do so. 
> 
> You could even post the link to the signup on the list daily as a reminder
> and it would be way less emails and keep the SNR (signal-to-noise-ratio) a
> bit higher than it has been lately.
> 
> 
> Tony Murphy
> Bella Sol #886
> Walker, MN
> 
> p.s.  I won't be attending the 2013 event
> 
> 
> On Jan 17, 2014, at 11:08 AM, Paul Brothers <paul at broco.com> wrote:
> 
>> How do I unsubscribe from this?
>> 
>> 
>> --
>> 	
>> PAUL BROTHERS
>> president / senior creative director
>> o 918.743.8822
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> 
>>> ------------------------------
>>> 
>>> Message: 2
>>> Date: Fri, 17 Jan 2014 08:44:12 -0500
>>> From: "Jerry Taylor" <jerry at jerrytaylorhomes.com>
>>> To: <C320-List at catalina320.com>
>>> Cc: elena5578 at aol.com
>>> Subject: [C320-list] 2nd Request - Action required - Respond
>>> 	interested or	not - 2014 Rendezvous
>>> Message-ID: <61BA57A15FE64497814D1A042B053320 at TaylorHP>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain;	charset="UTF-8"
>>> 
>>> Your committee would like to thank those who responded in the last week.
> There are still a lot of no replies!  We would appreciate if the members
> that have not responded could do so within the next 4 days.  Please take a
> couple of minutes over the upcoming holiday weekend to let us know your
> intentions.  It is not a commitment, just if you are interested or not.  So
> far, 16 boats and 53 folks have expressed an interest!!!  The 2014
> Rendezvous is a definite go and we just need to fine tune attendance for
> planning purposes.  Please note there is some additional information below.
>>> 
>>> Your committee is pleased to announce that all preliminary plans have
> been finalized for the August 1, 2, 3 event at the Holiday Inn, Solomon?s
> Island, MD.
>>> 
>>> All Inclusive Registration Fees:  
>>>  Adult age 13 and over:  $100 each
>>>  Child age 4 through 12:  $50 each
>>>  Child age 3 and under: No Charge
>>>  Box Lunches: $8
>>> 
>>> Fee includes: 
>>> a.. Friday evening cookout on the Afterdeck, b.. Buffet style dinner 
>>> in Ball room Saturday evening, c.. Coffee/donuts/bagels on Afterdeck 
>>> Sat/Sun morning, d.. Racing/awards, e.. Wine for visiting 320 boats 
>>> open house, f.. Embroidered ball hat, g.. Door Prizes, h.. FUN, FUN, 
>>> FUN!!  You will love Solomon?s Island!!
>>> 
>>> Holiday Inn Room Rates:
>>>  King or double beds:  $119 + 11% tax.  Call the front desk and
> reference group code # CI5 to get the discount.  Do NOT make reservations
> through the         HI website or 800 number.  There are other hotels in the
> nearby area (Lusby, Prince Frederick, California, Lexington Park).
>>> 
>>> Slip Rates:
>>>  $1.00 per foot, includes use of all hotel facilities.
>>>   Room rates are $99 for anyone getting a slip. 
>>>   Call John Landry, Dock Master at Solomons Harbor Marina (located at
> the HI) to make slip reservations at 410-326-1052.  He may be a little slow
> getting back to you this time of year.
>>> 
>>> We need your help in planning this event. Please respond ?interested? or
> ?not interested? in attending and if you will probably be coming by boat.
> Please  respond within a week or by January 16th.  This is not a commitment,
> just need to know for planning purposes.      
>>> 
>>> A full Schedule of Events is on our website. We will be continuing to 
>>> add information to the website as time goes on, so check back often. 
>>> On line registration will go live next Wednesday.  Feel free to 
>>> contact me with any questions you may have.  Cell: 410.474.6834
>>> 
>>> Thank you for your prompt response,
>>> 
>>> Jerry Taylor
>>> Vice Commodore
>>> 
>>> 
>>> ------------------------------
>>> 
>>> Message: 3
>>> Date: Fri, 17 Jan 2014 13:47:31 +0000
>>> From: "Descher, Chris" <cdescher at cedtulsa.com>
>>> To: "<C320-List at Catalina320.com>" <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] 2nd Request - Action required - Respond
>>> 	interested or	not - 2014 Rendezvous
>>> Message-ID: <9899C8B3-4322-490F-B3F4-C30E56CBCFF6 at cedtulsa.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="Windows-1252"
>>> 
>>> Can't do it.
>>> 
>>> Chris Descher
>>> #500
>>> 
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