It's official...., I just got the final word from the hotel |
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It's official...., I just got the final word from the hotel |
McMark |
Jun 19 2007, 11:00 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
I got the call yesterday that the 'performance' for the weekend left around $7500 on the bill. When I told them all my cards were maxed out and my bank accounts were overdrawn, they were gracious enough to drop it down to $5500. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
This whole charging thing still leaves a horrible taste in my mouth because it doesn't make any logical sense. But I'm the moron who put his name on the dotted line. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) At this point I doubt there is anything I can really do about it. There is around $1000 coming in from the silent auction. As I told a few people at the event, I really thought they were going to be a little more gracious about this. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif) Anyone have any ties to the Hilton corp? |
Demick |
Jun 19 2007, 11:45 AM
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Ernie made me do it! Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,312 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Pleasanton, CA Member No.: 257 |
I agree with Leamon. The hotel was not flexible on the block rooms at all, and many people were denied the WCR rate and had to pay the full rate - and I have to assume that they were not counted in the WCR total.
Additionally, there were several people with Sat/Sun reservations that tried to change to Fri/Sat when the autox on Monday was moved to Sat. They were not allowed to change their reservations - so some of those people ended up cancelling Sunday night instead. Again - the hotel turned away WCR money because of their strict policy. Like Leamon said - we should fight this one as best we can. But in the end, whatever the outcome - Mark needs to not be financially in debt over this. Yes, it was a bad decision to sign that contract - but that's way in the past and hindsight is 20/20. Mark is the one who stepped up to put on the event during a difficult time in the 914 community. The splintering of the community made a huge impact to the attendance of this years' event. The low attendance from out-of-town participants is really why the hotel numbers weren't met - and there's nothing Mark could do about that. When the split occurred, there was a lot of doubt as to whether the WCR would happen this year. Mark could have thrown in the towel and cancelled it. But he didn't - he stepped up and put together a great weekend. He has more than paid his dues on this one. He doesn't deserve to get stuck owing any $$. |
BMXerror |
Jun 19 2007, 12:00 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,705 Joined: 8-April 06 From: Hesperia Ca Member No.: 5,842 |
Mark could have thrown in the towel and cancelled it. But he didn't - he stepped up and put together a great weekend. He has more than paid his dues on this one. He doesn't deserve to get stuck owing any $$. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I don't have any legal skills or much money, and didn't attend WCR. However, this smells of bullshit! Put me on the list as someone who will do what he can. Mark D. |
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