extrememarine
Well-known member
It's never too early to start talking about the next EOM, is it?
The Boone, NC was a once in a blue moon opportunity due to the policy or strategy the hotels use for the weekends in September that are home football games for Appalachian State University. Basically, if it's a home game weekend, they will not set up a room block or discount; room costs double or triple.
From this year's initial location discussion, there was interest in a more northern location. Flatwoods, WV was mentioned and vetted; the hotel there does have meeting / banquet space and room rates were reasonable. Assuming that the property (Days Inn & Suites) survives COVID, it could still be a viable option.
I spent a few days in Kentucky on the way to Boone this year. There are some decently entertaining roads there. Cumberland Falls played host to EOM 2011. Yes, it is a dry county - byob is acceptable there, so a smidge of planning and all is golden.
Lewisburg could be an option, but we run the risk of having a scheduling conflict with the MSTA meet that takes place each September. The hotel management is less than cooperative to work with for an event - again, assuming it is the same management today.
Of course, if the interest is not there for a northern location, we can drop back to Maggie Valley or seek out alternatives. If you select "other" in the poll, provide details in a response in this thread.
The poll is posted on 2 forums - please only vote once.
As a reminder, these are the key factors we look for in an EOM location:
I'll also say that if someone else wants to take the event and run it for 2021, speak up.
Thanks,
Wayne
The Boone, NC was a once in a blue moon opportunity due to the policy or strategy the hotels use for the weekends in September that are home football games for Appalachian State University. Basically, if it's a home game weekend, they will not set up a room block or discount; room costs double or triple.
From this year's initial location discussion, there was interest in a more northern location. Flatwoods, WV was mentioned and vetted; the hotel there does have meeting / banquet space and room rates were reasonable. Assuming that the property (Days Inn & Suites) survives COVID, it could still be a viable option.
I spent a few days in Kentucky on the way to Boone this year. There are some decently entertaining roads there. Cumberland Falls played host to EOM 2011. Yes, it is a dry county - byob is acceptable there, so a smidge of planning and all is golden.
Lewisburg could be an option, but we run the risk of having a scheduling conflict with the MSTA meet that takes place each September. The hotel management is less than cooperative to work with for an event - again, assuming it is the same management today.
Of course, if the interest is not there for a northern location, we can drop back to Maggie Valley or seek out alternatives. If you select "other" in the poll, provide details in a response in this thread.
The poll is posted on 2 forums - please only vote once.
As a reminder, these are the key factors we look for in an EOM location:
- Twisty Roads
- Lodging at a reasonable rate ($100/night or less)
- Meeting / Banquet Space to seat 80-100
- Twisty Roads
- Restaurant on site is a bonus
- Restaurants within walking distance a bonus
I'll also say that if someone else wants to take the event and run it for 2021, speak up.
Thanks,
Wayne
