There are some additional costs that we also cover as part of our annual
dinner. We have several award winners that we invite as our guests.
We hope to use this as a fundraiser as well, as we get more people the fixed
costs are covered and we can make a little money. With the auction proceeds
that also helps us raise money. With the funds that we raise, we are able to
pursue our lobbying efforts, keep our office open, and continue our other
envrionmental efforts.
We have reviewed the price we are charging for this meeting against other
group's prices. There are other groups that are charging significantly more for
their annual meeting than we are.
Although the cost of this meeting may be too high for some of you, we hope
you will continue to support the Sierra Club by attending other events, writing
letters to our legislature on environmental issues, and donating what you can.
Pam Mackey-Taylor
Chair, Iowa Chapter
In a message dated 10/13/2006 10:54:48 AM Central Standard Time,
[log in to unmask] writes:
Jo,
Thanks for the reply. I tried to send this to your own address, but it was
rejected, so I am replying to your message.
Sounds like you need both a new site and new food source if $35 is the
break even price. That is ridiculous. We won't be coming. Sorry.
Dennis
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jo Hudson" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, October 13, 2006 10:16 AM
Subject: Re: Sierra Annual Dinner: Special Guest
It was set at the break-even price needed to cover the cost of the food
and renting the facility. I am sure it will be an interesting
program--I have met the speaker and heard him talk just briefly about
his experiences, and am looking forward to hearing more and seeing his
pictures.
Good food (locally grown to the extent possible), entertaining speaker,
and pleasant company--a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon! I do
hope you decide to come.
Jo
On Oct 13, 2006, at 9:45 AM, Dennis Nicholson wrote:
> Sounds like an interesting program, but why is the price so high?
>
> Dennis Nicholson
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jo Hudson" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Thursday, October 12, 2006 6:43 PM
> Subject: Sierra Annual Dinner: Special Guest
>
>
> Sierra Club Annual Celebration
> Sunday, October 15
> Crown Point in Johnston
>
> Have you ever considered making a 2000-mile hike? There is still time
> to make a reservation to hear our special guest speaker, Dave
> Readinger, who did just that--he hiked the entire distance of the
> Appalachian trail. Beginning in Georgia in March of 2004, he hiked
> most of the trail that year, and completed the last miles of the
> 2,174-mile Georgia-to-Maine hike in the summer of 2006. Dave, a
> former state legislator, was given the name "Grizzly Dave" by fellow
> hikers (it was easier not to shave.) His PowerPoint presentation
> will allow him to share with us memories of the hike, the scenery and
> people along the trail.
>
> To make a reservation, call Jane Clark at 515-223-5047 or e-mail Jo
> Hudson at [log in to unmask] , preferably by Friday, no later than
> Saturday.
>
> Schedule:
> 2:30 p.m. Arrival and check in
> 3 p.m. Food is served
> 4 p.m. Dave Readinger speaks
> 5 p.m. Awards presentations
>
> Meal tickets are $35.00 per person.
>
> Directions to Crown Point in Johnston:
> Take the I-35/80 Johnston exit (#131) to Merle Hay Road. Go
> north about ½ mile on Merle Hay Road and then turn left (west) at
> Pioneer
> Parkway (a stoplight) for about 1/3 mile to the Crown Point drive.
>
> There are trails on the grounds around Crown Point and nearby
> Saylorville
> Lake. Parks are nearby, including Jester Park-with some wonderful
> trails for
> a fall walk--and camping is also available at Saylorville Lake (Corps of
> Engineers) and at Jester Park (Polk County). Hotels are available in
> Johnston, Grimes and along Merle Hay Road in Des Moines.
>
> Meal tickets are $35.00 per person.
>
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