This post represents a different MARKETING approach for this year's FAN FEST.  Oh we plan to approach it in much the same way-
with a bit of tinkering here & there but what hasn't been emphasized is that while the ACTUAL EVENT occurs for approximately 12
hours beginning with a COMPLIMENTARY BREAKFAST early on, out of towners usually arrive Fri. afternoon at the DESIGNATED MOTEL
for lodging.  The past two years, as host I've met up with those early arrivees 'round 6 or 7 in the evening at which time we head off
for a welcoming dinner & yes that includes any special guests that are part of the actual fest.   Then come Sun. AM after checking out,
all involved have the option of attending a SEND OFF BREAKFAST- again compliments of the host. 

THE MESSAGE hear being that 75% of the total crowd gathered Sat. can lay claim to pretty much SPENDING A WEEKEND honoring THE
VENTURES!   

So in addition to the earlier TENTATIVE SCHEDULE for Saturday October 13th, please take the time to digest the additional details below.   

Friday  - October 12th:    Day's Inn 1300 Providence Ave. Chester, Pa.

   5:30  PM -   8:30 PM     MEET UP/TUTORING CLINICS
   9:00  PM - 11:00 PM     RIDDLE ALE HOUSE BEEF 'N BEER

Sunday - October 14th:    Tom Jones Restaurant 4417 Edgmont Ave. Brookhaven, Pa.

   8:30  AM - 10:00 AM     SEND OFF BREAKFAST






   

Noel- The MEET & GREET/TUTORING SESSIONS is 'something new' for this year so I still have to firm up separate room availability & prices at the motel.
Will stop by & chat with mgmt. shortly.  The send off breakfast happens every year.   As far as dinner out, everybody involved simply chips in their fair
share at the end of the night.  The addresses provided won't change- maybe the times slightly so just keep your eyes out for the ADVANCE NOTICE
reminders.   

Noel- YES IT IS.  Just got back from my hook up with mgmt. at the DAY'S INN.
Happy to report that he has a large room off from the lobby that can be split
into 50 chair sittings.  Also no problem settin' up a couple amps for tutoring.
Why he was even nice enough to FORGE AHEAD on his wall calendar & pencil
our VENTURES GROUP in for Oct. 12th.  He won't be able to provide me a rate
per night 'til after bookings start trickling in 'round Aug.   But don't worry, you'll
CERTAINLY be part of the action.