Next year...

Seggy · November 11th, 2008, 12:54

Us Colgan folk need to have our vacation bids in by the 16th. Do you have the dates set up for next year yet?

Mark

ComplexHiAv8r · November 11th, 2008, 13:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seggy

Us Colgan folk need to have our vacation bids in by the 16th. Do you have the dates set up for next year yet?

Mark

It has been the 42nd week of the year the past few years. Think Kristie has been trying to keep it the same.

That would make it week of Sun Oct 11.
Sounds earlier, but that is what I see.

JEP · November 11th, 2008, 15:07

I didn't check which week it is, but:

http://forums.jetcareers.com/1008590-post15.html

Kristie · November 11th, 2008, 16:54

i'm looking at the 43rd week of the year, i think, which makes it around the 17 - 21 again.

Bumblebee · November 11th, 2008, 21:04

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Originally Posted by Kristie

i'm looking at the 43rd week of the year, i think, which makes it around the 17 - 21 again.

I have to put in for my vacation this month by the 20th. Shall I book the 43rd week?

Kristie · November 11th, 2008, 21:55

book for the 17th - 21st....that "week"

Bumblebee · November 11th, 2008, 21:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kristie

book for the 17th - 21st....that "week"

OK

Firebird2XC · November 20th, 2008, 23:36

Vacation bids are out... AAAAAAAAND...

I got the 17th through the 23rd, as requested.

Score. Yo.

See ya'll next year at NetJC '09!

Gonzo · November 20th, 2008, 23:56

I got my 1st and 2nd picks, the weeks of Aug 15 and Oct 17 too.

Kristie · November 21st, 2008, 03:01

YAY!!!!

believe it or not... i'm not having too much luck with vegas or DC for next year... not sure yet what we're gonna do.

rates in DC are too high for both rooms and meeting space...most places want to charge $10K+ just for meeting space and at least (!) $150/night for rooms... OUCH! I've got to stay under $4K at least... if not more....esp if we want to have a speaker again and av equipment.

rates for rooms on the strip are too high that i can't guarantee the amount of rooms they'd want for the MGM ($169/night) and without guaranteed rooms, we can't rent MGM conference rooms (believe it or not!)...Planet Hollywood is out entirely (unless they bring their meeting room requirements WAY down)....so the two places i wanted to use are basically out. i can't believe Vegas isn't massaging their rates to the economy right now.

Has anyone ever stayed at the imperial palace? i did get a decent proposal from them but i've never stayed there... not sure if it'd be better or just as decent as the Sahara...

juxtapilot · November 21st, 2008, 03:18

NJC was so fantastic this year... I REALLY hope I'll be able to make it next time!!!

JEP · November 21st, 2008, 06:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kristie

YAY!!!!

believe it or not... i'm not having too much luck with vegas or DC for next year... not sure yet what we're gonna do.

rates in DC are too high for both rooms and meeting space...most places want to charge $10K+ just for meeting space and at least (!) $150/night for rooms... OUCH! I've got to stay under $4K at least... if not more....esp if we want to have a speaker again and av equipment.

rates for rooms on the strip are too high that i can't guarantee the amount of rooms they'd want for the MGM ($169/night) and without guaranteed rooms, we can't rent MGM conference rooms (believe it or not!)...Planet Hollywood is out entirely (unless they bring their meeting room requirements WAY down)....so the two places i wanted to use are basically out. i can't believe Vegas isn't massaging their rates to the economy right now.

Has anyone ever stayed at the imperial palace? i did get a decent proposal from them but i've never stayed there... not sure if it'd be better or just as decent as the Sahara...

Not sure of the exact location, but everyone I have talked with that has stayed there has said, 'it's a hotel' nothing more. I would place it on the same level as the Sahara but no better.

Kristie · November 21st, 2008, 07:58

that's what i figured....at least it's more mid-strip....

Firebird2XC · November 21st, 2008, 10:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kristie

YAY!!!!

believe it or not... i'm not having too much luck with vegas or DC for next year... not sure yet what we're gonna do.

rates in DC are too high for both rooms and meeting space...most places want to charge $10K+ just for meeting space and at least (!) $150/night for rooms... OUCH! I've got to stay under $4K at least... if not more....esp if we want to have a speaker again and av equipment.

rates for rooms on the strip are too high that i can't guarantee the amount of rooms they'd want for the MGM ($169/night) and without guaranteed rooms, we can't rent MGM conference rooms (believe it or not!)...Planet Hollywood is out entirely (unless they bring their meeting room requirements WAY down)....so the two places i wanted to use are basically out. i can't believe Vegas isn't massaging their rates to the economy right now.

Has anyone ever stayed at the imperial palace? i did get a decent proposal from them but i've never stayed there... not sure if it'd be better or just as decent as the Sahara...

I stayed at the Imperial Palace once.

It wasn't bad. On the whole, I'd say it was better than the Sahara.

Much closer to everything of interest, too.

Rocketman99 · November 21st, 2008, 12:40

I stayed at the Imperial Palace the first time I came to NJC in 06. It was a decent hotel with average rooms. They do tend to be cheap and/or have specials going on as they got sucked into the Harrah's conglomerate a couple of years ago and they try hard to draw folks there. Location is muuuuuch better than the Sahara though.

teetee · November 22nd, 2008, 23:41

I say NJC 09 should be a cruise...let's say Bahamas or somewhere in the Carribean

I was reading in Business news that with the economy Vegas Hotels such as MGM Grand and other big Vegas Hotels are just trying to stay afloat as of right now...that might be th reason that their prices are so high. Ben (my husband) and I are really wanting to make it to NJC in '09...hopefully the cards fall right

SeanD · November 23rd, 2008, 04:31

The room rates in Vegas will go down. They have no choice. They need to make them cheaper so the tourist have more money to spend on tables and slots. With multi million dollar losses reported in one month I wouldnt be surprised if we see rooms at premium hotels like MGM and Bellagio below $100 a night after the holidays.

JEP · November 23rd, 2008, 07:49

Shoot, the week before NJC I was getting emails from the MGM for $69/per night and free upgrade to next level of rooms.

Seggy · November 24th, 2008, 10:59

I got the 17th to the 24th off as well!

Bumblebee · November 24th, 2008, 12:37

I DID NOT get the vacation days I chose . . . none of them

Rocketman99 · November 27th, 2008, 14:29

I got my vacay. Yay yay.

Firebird2XC · November 27th, 2008, 15:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kristie

YAY!!!!

believe it or not... i'm not having too much luck with vegas or DC for next year... not sure yet what we're gonna do.

I might have an angle on the Imperial Palace/Flamingo side of the house.

Let me make some calls over the coming week and see what I can do.

It's by no means guaranteed.. but it's a possibility. More to follow.

JEP · November 27th, 2008, 16:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rocketman99

I got my vacay. Yay yay.

sweet, no more jfk cab rides.

FlyChicaga · November 27th, 2008, 17:39

What about some of the "typical" outlying hotels? Such as Embassy Suites, Marriott Courtyard, etc? Could something like that be an option? No, it isn't a casino, but that also might lean us more towards the "credibility" angle we are shooting for in the future.

TurdBird · November 27th, 2008, 22:44

I am doing EVERYTHING possible to be there next year.

November 11th, 2008, 12:54	#1
Seggy Old Skool Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 6,782	Next year... Us Colgan folk need to have our vacation bids in by the 16th. Do you have the dates set up for next year yet? Mark __________________

November 11th, 2008, 15:07	#3
JEP Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chaska, MN. Posts: 15,987 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Next year... I didn't check which week it is, but: http://forums.jetcareers.com/1008590-post15.html __________________ . . . "The toes you step on today will likely be connected to the ass you're kissing tomorrow."

November 11th, 2008, 16:54	#4
Kristie Big Chief's Woman Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 23,249 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Next year... i'm looking at the 43rd week of the year, i think, which makes it around the 17 - 21 again. __________________ Wife of a Delta B767 ER F/O Kristie's Flickr Page LinkedIn jetgirls.net engineeryournetwork.com

November 11th, 2008, 21:55	#6
Kristie Big Chief's Woman Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 23,249 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Next year... book for the 17th - 21st....that "week" __________________ Wife of a Delta B767 ER F/O Kristie's Flickr Page LinkedIn jetgirls.net engineeryournetwork.com

November 20th, 2008, 23:36	#8
Firebird2XC Old Skool Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: www.remember3407project.org Posts: 7,119	Re: Next year... Vacation bids are out... AAAAAAAAND... I got the 17th through the 23rd, as requested. Score. Yo. See ya'll next year at NetJC '09! __________________ "When you are offended at anyone's fault, turn to yourself and study your own failings. By attending to them, you will forget your anger and learn to live wisely." - Marcus Aurelius

November 20th, 2008, 23:56	#9
Gonzo Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 2,869	Re: Next year... I got my 1st and 2nd picks, the weeks of Aug 15 and Oct 17 too.

November 21st, 2008, 03:01	#10
Kristie Big Chief's Woman Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 23,249 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Next year... YAY!!!! believe it or not... i'm not having too much luck with vegas or DC for next year... not sure yet what we're gonna do. rates in DC are too high for both rooms and meeting space...most places want to charge $10K+ just for meeting space and at least (!) $150/night for rooms... OUCH! I've got to stay under $4K at least... if not more....esp if we want to have a speaker again and av equipment. rates for rooms on the strip are too high that i can't guarantee the amount of rooms they'd want for the MGM ($169/night) and without guaranteed rooms, we can't rent MGM conference rooms (believe it or not!)...Planet Hollywood is out entirely (unless they bring their meeting room requirements WAY down)....so the two places i wanted to use are basically out. i can't believe Vegas isn't massaging their rates to the economy right now. Has anyone ever stayed at the imperial palace? i did get a decent proposal from them but i've never stayed there... not sure if it'd be better or just as decent as the Sahara... __________________ Wife of a Delta B767 ER F/O Kristie's Flickr Page LinkedIn jetgirls.net engineeryournetwork.com

November 21st, 2008, 03:18	#11
juxtapilot Old Skool Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,346	Re: Next year... NJC was so fantastic this year... I REALLY hope I'll be able to make it next time!!!

November 21st, 2008, 07:58	#13
Kristie Big Chief's Woman Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 23,249 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Next year... that's what i figured....at least it's more mid-strip.... __________________ Wife of a Delta B767 ER F/O Kristie's Flickr Page LinkedIn jetgirls.net engineeryournetwork.com

November 21st, 2008, 12:40	#15
Rocketman99 Old Skool Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Trapped in the sEWeR Posts: 1,519	Re: Next year... I stayed at the Imperial Palace the first time I came to NJC in 06. It was a decent hotel with average rooms. They do tend to be cheap and/or have specials going on as they got sucked into the Harrah's conglomerate a couple of years ago and they try hard to draw folks there. Location is muuuuuch better than the Sahara though. __________________ NKAWTG...N! Colgan pays enough to keep you sullen and not mutinous. - Mel

November 22nd, 2008, 23:41	#16
teetee Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Midvale Posts: 1,054	Re: Next year... I say NJC 09 should be a cruise...let's say Bahamas or somewhere in the Carribean I was reading in Business news that with the economy Vegas Hotels such as MGM Grand and other big Vegas Hotels are just trying to stay afloat as of right now...that might be th reason that their prices are so high. Ben (my husband) and I are really wanting to make it to NJC in '09...hopefully the cards fall right __________________ www.flyinghawkers.com/tauns

November 23rd, 2008, 04:31	#17
SeanD Old Skool Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: KBNA Posts: 5,500	Re: Next year... The room rates in Vegas will go down. They have no choice. They need to make them cheaper so the tourist have more money to spend on tables and slots. With multi million dollar losses reported in one month I wouldnt be surprised if we see rooms at premium hotels like MGM and Bellagio below $100 a night after the holidays. __________________ " Fly what the company puts in front of you. Find out the safest way to avoid bending metal or losing payload/passengers and cash that check!" -DT-

November 23rd, 2008, 07:49	#18
JEP Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chaska, MN. Posts: 15,987 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Next year... Shoot, the week before NJC I was getting emails from the MGM for $69/per night and free upgrade to next level of rooms. __________________ . . . "The toes you step on today will likely be connected to the ass you're kissing tomorrow."

November 24th, 2008, 10:59	#19
Seggy Old Skool Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 6,782	Re: Next year... I got the 17th to the 24th off as well! __________________

November 24th, 2008, 12:37	#20
Bumblebee Commodore Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Home! Posts: 5,240 Blog Entries: 18	Re: Next year... I DID NOT get the vacation days I chose . . . none of them __________________ Holding on to anger is like holding on to a hot coal, wanting to throw it at someone else, you are the one who gets burned.....Buddha Tell everybody what you want to do, and someone will want to help you do it!

November 27th, 2008, 14:29	#21
Rocketman99 Old Skool Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Trapped in the sEWeR Posts: 1,519	Re: Next year... I got my vacay. Yay yay. __________________ NKAWTG...N! Colgan pays enough to keep you sullen and not mutinous. - Mel

November 27th, 2008, 17:39	#24
FlyChicaga Neighborhood Watch Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,518	Re: Next year... What about some of the "typical" outlying hotels? Such as Embassy Suites, Marriott Courtyard, etc? Could something like that be an option? No, it isn't a casino, but that also might lean us more towards the "credibility" angle we are shooting for in the future.

November 27th, 2008, 22:44	#25
TurdBird Old Skool Join Date: May 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 3,239	Re: Next year... I am doing EVERYTHING possible to be there next year.

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