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Buff, NY Summer Picnic

Discussion in 'Buffalo, NY' started by BobaChris12, Jun 24, 2014.

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  1. VideoPrince

    VideoPrince North Ridge Treasurers / Diplomat star 4

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    Aug. 16 not good for us.
     
  2. 72Princess

    72Princess Jedi Knight star 4

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    Okay, I'm thinking this needs to be narrowed down. Thank you Elaine for compiling. Let's start w a location. We cannot host. Can anyone else host? If not, can someone call for availability of the shelter at the park we used to use? Or is there another location? Please respond availability for locations ASAP. Thanks
     
  3. WookieeJedi

    WookieeJedi Merchandise Coordinator/North Ridge Diplomat star 4

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    I can call to see what weekends are available at oppenheim park where we had picnic in the past along with one or two other parks
     
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  4. 72Princess

    72Princess Jedi Knight star 4

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    That would be great!! THANK YOU!!!
     
  5. BigDanLevitan

    BigDanLevitan Jedi Master star 5

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    Thank you for someone stepping up and running with the planning of this.
     
  6. BobaChris12

    BobaChris12 Former RSA star 9 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    Before we look at places that will charge a rental fee, we may need to make sure there are group funds to cover, or at minimum, those attending agree to share the cost of the shelter.

    We cannot host.

    We should also consider that a location in one place might not be ideal for a number of members based on distance (cost of gas).
     
  7. 72Princess

    72Princess Jedi Knight star 4

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    Good points.
    When calling for a location and availability please consider the cost. Last year we collected donations for the bounce house- most were happy to contribute. I'm confident our members would be happy to contribute toward the cost of a shelter.

    As far as location goes, our members are geographically spread out from Dunkirk to Niagara Falls. Someone will inevitably, have to drive a bit.
     
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  8. Lee Solara

    Lee Solara North Ridge Secretary star 2

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    We own a small batman bounce house that can be used for the younger kids (6 and under).
     
  9. 72Princess

    72Princess Jedi Knight star 4

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    anything? anyone?
     
  10. BigDanLevitan

    BigDanLevitan Jedi Master star 5

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    I will call the park department in Lockport tomorrow. See what's available and the cost associated with it.
     
  11. quigonschuel

    quigonschuel Jedi Master star 4

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  12. Lee Solara

    Lee Solara North Ridge Secretary star 2

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    I looked into Losson/Steiglemire park in Cheektowaga. It is $30 for shelter + $10 for electricity at certain shelters. I am a resident so I could get the residency requirement. An option.
     
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  13. 72Princess

    72Princess Jedi Knight star 4

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    Becky, thank you for checking!! In the past, the group had asked members attending to donate a couple bucks to cover the cost. I think if we ask $4 an adult, it should cover the cost. Since there isn't a meeting coming up to vote, and time is running out, would you mind checking shelter availability??

    Thank you!!

    We cannot move forward with a reservation in Clarence or Amherst... Our property is in the middle and we have town identity issues (long story!)
     
  14. JediXXL

    JediXXL Force Ghost star 6

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    We are Groot... :p
     
  15. GreyGirl

    GreyGirl Jedi Knight star 2

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    While everyone always enjoys the opportunity to just to socialize at the picnic, I think we've run out of time this year. We're halfway through August and Labor Day will be here before we know it.
     
  16. WookieeJedi

    WookieeJedi Merchandise Coordinator/North Ridge Diplomat star 4

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    I finally got ahold of parks dept for Oppenheim Park and the whole park is booked aug 23,24,30,31. the available dates are Sept 6,7,13,14 but basically only the small shelters, which is the size we had in the past that are $35 rental fee. I have a few other places to check but as Norma stated ....is it getting a lil late to do the picnic this year??
     
  17. Solo42986

    Solo42986 Jedi Grand Master star 5

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    Change it to a "Fall" Picnic? :p
     
  18. JDuffPhoto

    JDuffPhoto Jedi Knight star 4

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    Fall picnic would be nice too.... just time to get together and hang out. It feels like this summer is just blowing past us.
     
  19. 72Princess

    72Princess Jedi Knight star 4

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    I say let's have it in Sept. It's been too long since we've all been together!! We have a baseball party on the 7th, otherwise we are good for all dates!!
     
  20. VideoPrince

    VideoPrince North Ridge Treasurers / Diplomat star 4

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    September 7th is the only day we have free. Will be out of town from the 11th until October 2nd.
     
  21. BigDanLevitan

    BigDanLevitan Jedi Master star 5

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    I will be home that 1st weekend in September. The 6th is best for me as I'd be leaving the 7th early to return to work
     
  22. BigDanLevitan

    BigDanLevitan Jedi Master star 5

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    Thanks for doing the footwork on this. With any luck hopefully something will work out
     
  23. BigDanLevitan

    BigDanLevitan Jedi Master star 5

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    Thanks Steve for checking into this. Hopefully it's something we can do
     
  24. Spice Smuggler

    Spice Smuggler Jedi Knight star 2

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    In September the 6th, 7th, and 14th I'm available.
     
  25. WookieeJedi

    WookieeJedi Merchandise Coordinator/North Ridge Diplomat star 4

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    OK so I am guessing this is a no go this year since no date has been set and not much action or availability by a majority???
     
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