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Dee:
What kind of a price per registration would the hotel charge us for meal catering in tail-gate form, or inside if the weather doesn't cooperate? Could we get a better room rate if the hotel handled the evening foodservice? I have had some discussion with some of the attendees regarding this subject and figured the meal cost could be built into the advance registration fee...example: Thur. Fri. Sat. $50 per head; Fri. Sat. $35; Sat. only $20. Adult beverages could remain, BYOB or the hotel could set up a cash bar and make a contribution to Operation Comfort, as a suggestion.

This would eliminate poor estimation of group size by the various volunteers, save several people a lot of work, and probably result in a more pleasing overall dining experience, and maybe a more profitable venture for the hotel resulting in lower room rates for all.

Has the Austin planning group ever explored this approach? Your thoughts?