Hello Gerry,
Please refer to my original posting.
This isn't about any great deals for Tim and crew - it is about what is
possible for this coming May.
I have been working on this "project" since June 1 and have made several
trips back to Dayton between then and now.
I fully understand your comments and I am very aware of all of these issues.
Changing venues for a group our size (over 500) takes 18 months - minimum.
The annual Saturday night Contest dinner will not be serving prime rib in
2020 (first time in 28 years!). It should be better.
73
Tim K3LR
-----Original Message-----
From: CQ-Contest [mailto:cq-contest-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of
Gerry Hull
Sent: Tuesday, September 17, 2019 10:45 AM
Cc: CQ-Contest
Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] Room Reservations for Dayton 2020 at the Crowne
Plaza hotel in downtown Dayton
My biggest issue with the Crowne Plaza is that it is a total dump. The
food is terrible, the facilities down-trodden.
The rooms are "OK", but, as a frequent IHG traveler, this Crowne Plaza is
nowhere near the quality of other cities.
I do understand it is probably a great deal for Tim and crew, which is
certainly a factor. I for one would entertain paying more if we could
find better facilities.
Yes, there are nicer hotels to stay at, but all the action for a contester
is central to the Crowne. If the owner won't invest in the property, why
should we continue to?
YMMV, IMHO, etc.
73, Gerry W1VE
On Wed, Sep 11, 2019 at 4:13 PM Tim Duffy <k3lr@k3lr.com> wrote:
UPDATE: After the 2019 Crowne Plaza experience I conducted a thorough
review of all available facilities in the Dayton/Xenia area including
several site visits. I also met with key stake holders and they assure me
that the security issues with the Crowne have been dealt with. Local
authorities have given assurances that there will be improvements during
our
stay for 2020. The adjoining parking garage work will be completed in time
for our arrival. Therefore contester activities will stay at the Crowne
for
2020.
*** Contest University USA 2020 *** will be held in Dayton - all day - at
the Crowne Plaza on Thursday, May 14, 2020.
2020 RESERVATIONS at the Crowne Plaza Dayton open on Monday, September 16,
2019 at 9 AM EDT. This is the Contest University room block. The 2020 rate
is $149.00 per night (same for single or double) plus tax.
If you stayed at the Crowne Plaza this past May (Dayton 2019) and you
filled
out a 2020 Crowne Plaza hotel reservation form (left under your door on
check-out day) and then dropped it off at the Crowne Plaza registration
desk, then you should have or will get an email confirmation (with a
confirmation number) from the Crowne Plaza for your 2020 Dayton
reservation.
If you would like to make a reservation for Dayton 2020 - the remaining
Crowne Plaza rooms will be available for reservations starting Monday,
September 16, 2019 at 9:00 AM EDT (eastern USA time).
The GROUP CODE must be used to get in this room block. GROUP CODE is CON
The 2020 Dayton Hamvention week dates are:
Wednesday May 13, 2020 CTU registration
Thursday May 14, 2020 Contest University 2020
Friday May 15, 2020 Hamvention and 31st Annual Top Band Dinner
Saturday May 16, 2020 Hamvention and 28th Annual Contest Dinner
Sunday May 17, 2020 Hamvention
The quickest way to get in the 2020 Crowne Plaza contest room block is via
the website below. Starting Monday, September 16, 2019 at 9:00 AM eastern
daylight time (1300 GMT) go to:
http://contesthotel.com
You must use the Contest Group Code CON when you make your reservation.
This special Group Code will not work if you try to use it before 9:00 AM
EDT on September 16, 2019. Your reservation can only be made starting
after
9:00 AM EDT on Monday, September 16, 2019 and only with the CON Group
Code.
You may also call the reservation line - use the special CON Group Code -
after 9:00 AM EDT on September 16, 2019. 1-800-689-5586 or 937-229-9853.
As the phones get jammed - your BEST bet is to use the website.
I expect the Crowne Plaza hotel will sell out very very quickly - so
please
plan your reservation submission accordingly.
WEB sites for 2020 Contesting events at Dayton:
http://contestsupersuite.com
http://contestuniversity.com
http://contestdinner.com
http://topbanddinner.com
Hope to see you in Dayton 2020!
73,
Tim K3LR
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