Re: Grad Convention

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In a message dated 11/4/2002 11:16:48 AM Eastern Standard Time,

watnext@... writes:

> came up with another possible location...Branson, Missouri.

> Anyone else?

>

> in NJ

>

Great idea ...I have been wanting to go there anyway.

Bill in WV

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In a message dated 11/4/2002 11:16:48 AM Eastern Standard Time,

watnext@... writes:

> came up with another possible location...Branson, Missouri.

> Anyone else?

>

> in NJ

>

Great idea ...I have been wanting to go there anyway.

Bill in WV

Open RNY 7/7/99

Dr. Harvey Sugerman

Medical College of Virginia - Richmond, VA

Trigon BCBS

Start 423 lbs. Current 211 lbs.

212 lbs. Gone, but certainly not Forgotten

Visit my website: http://openrny.homestead.com/WLS.htmlhttp://openrny.homestead.com/WLS.ht\

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In a message dated 11/4/2002 11:16:48 AM Eastern Standard Time,

watnext@... writes:

> came up with another possible location...Branson, Missouri.

> Anyone else?

>

> in NJ

>

Great idea ...I have been wanting to go there anyway.

Bill in WV

Open RNY 7/7/99

Dr. Harvey Sugerman

Medical College of Virginia - Richmond, VA

Trigon BCBS

Start 423 lbs. Current 211 lbs.

212 lbs. Gone, but certainly not Forgotten

Visit my website: http://openrny.homestead.com/WLS.htmlhttp://openrny.homestead.com/WLS.ht\

ml

Don't let the " Chain of Love " end with you!

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In a message dated 11/4/2002 12:03:20 PM Eastern Standard Time,

Graduate-OSSG writes:

Me, too. I think it's one of those places that people would like to visit,

but just never get there. )

in NJ

********************************************

> >Great idea ...I have been wanting to go there anyway.

>

> Bill in WV

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In a message dated 11/4/2002 12:03:20 PM Eastern Standard Time,

Graduate-OSSG writes:

Me, too. I think it's one of those places that people would like to visit,

but just never get there. )

in NJ

********************************************

> >Great idea ...I have been wanting to go there anyway.

>

> Bill in WV

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In a message dated 11/4/2002 12:03:20 PM Eastern Standard Time,

Graduate-OSSG writes:

Me, too. I think it's one of those places that people would like to visit,

but just never get there. )

in NJ

********************************************

> >Great idea ...I have been wanting to go there anyway.

>

> Bill in WV

[Guest guest]

I just looked at a map of the US (I'm geographically challenged:)),

and came up with another possible location...Branson, Missouri.

Anyone else?

in NJ

[Guest guest]

I just looked at a map of the US (I'm geographically challenged:)),

and came up with another possible location...Branson, Missouri.

Anyone else?

in NJ

[Guest guest]

I just looked at a map of the US (I'm geographically challenged:)),

and came up with another possible location...Branson, Missouri.

Anyone else?

in NJ

[Guest guest]

I love the San Francisco idea since it is close to me and there seem to be a

lot of Cali people in the area. But I don't think Hotels here are cheap. But

it is absolutely beautiful if you have never been here!!!

Martha H

Hill cA

Re: Grad Convention

> If everyone likes Branson but me, go for it. But for me now

> way...I'm not getting near anywhere with cheap carbo laden $4.95 all

> you can eat buffets!!!

>

> How about a " gateway " city so that airfare and hotels are cheap? San

> Francisco, Los Angeles, East coast?

>

>

>

> > In a message dated 11/4/2002 12:03:20 PM Eastern Standard Time,

> > Graduate-OSSG@y... writes:

> > Me, too. I think it's one of those places that people would like

> to visit,

> > but just never get there. )

> >

> > in NJ

> > ********************************************

> > > >Great idea ...I have been wanting to go there anyway.

> > >

> > > Bill in WV

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

If everyone likes Branson but me, go for it. But for me now

way...I'm not getting near anywhere with cheap carbo laden $4.95 all

you can eat buffets!!!

How about a " gateway " city so that airfare and hotels are cheap? San

Francisco, Los Angeles, East coast?

> In a message dated 11/4/2002 12:03:20 PM Eastern Standard Time,

> Graduate-OSSG@y... writes:

> Me, too. I think it's one of those places that people would like

to visit,

> but just never get there. )

>

> in NJ

> ********************************************

> > >Great idea ...I have been wanting to go there anyway.

> >

> > Bill in WV

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

If everyone likes Branson but me, go for it. But for me now

way...I'm not getting near anywhere with cheap carbo laden $4.95 all

you can eat buffets!!!

How about a " gateway " city so that airfare and hotels are cheap? San

Francisco, Los Angeles, East coast?

> In a message dated 11/4/2002 12:03:20 PM Eastern Standard Time,

> Graduate-OSSG@y... writes:

> Me, too. I think it's one of those places that people would like

to visit,

> but just never get there. )

>

> in NJ

> ********************************************

> > >Great idea ...I have been wanting to go there anyway.

> >

> > Bill in WV

>

>

>

>

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Re: Grad Convention

How about a " gateway " city so that airfare and hotels are cheap? San

Francisco, Los Angeles, East coast?

[Guest guest]

Orlando - Walt Disney World!!

------------------------------------------------

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http://www.5dollarhosting.com

(877)-838-HOST /

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Re: Grad Convention

How about a " gateway " city so that airfare and hotels are cheap? San

Francisco, Los Angeles, East coast?

[Guest guest]

Orlando - Walt Disney World!!

------------------------------------------------

Terry Mayers

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http://www.5dollarhosting.com

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Re: Grad Convention

How about a " gateway " city so that airfare and hotels are cheap? San

Francisco, Los Angeles, East coast?

[Guest guest]

Hear Hear!

San , Ca.

Re: Re: Grad Convention

I love the San Francisco idea since it is close to me and there seem to be a

lot of Cali people in the area. But I don't think Hotels here are cheap. But

it is absolutely beautiful if you have never been here!!!

Martha H

Hill cA

[Guest guest]

Morning all,

I just wanted to pipe in here on choosing a location and other stuff.

First of all, the only reason I suggested Branson in the first place is

because it is in the center of the country, easier for everyone, and if this

is really going to happen, we want the biggest turnout we can get. So, let's

try to think of the big picture (read what's easiest and most financially

feasible for the majority), and not just the " have it in my town " mindframe.

Also, this isn't a WLS convention, it's a Grad list convention.

And third, if Branson is not acceptable to the majority, my vote is for

Vegas, as there's so much more to do for adults and kids alike, we can get

really cheap package deals from all over the country, and there's something

for everyone's tastes and pocketbooks. Sorry Texans, but IMHO, it just makes

the most sense.

in NJ

[Guest guest]

I think it doesn't have to be restricted to grads, lurkers can go but cant

present. It is always ok to educate future members. Fay Bayuk 300/182

10/23/01

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In a message dated 11/6/2002 7:05:23 AM Eastern Standard Time,

datwell@... writes:

> > Also, this isn't a WLS convention, it's a Grad list convention.<<

>

Would that mean that no one with less than a year could attend?

********Oh, no. Sorry, I should have clarified. If they're on the list,

lurkers or not, they're part of the Grad list.

>>BUT, regardless of " where " it is held I think the " agenda " or " schedule "

would need to include speakers who are willing to share specific information

-- for example one could do " protein and the BIG 8 " another could do " ostio

and weight baring exercise " another could do " revisions -- types and reasons "

(just tossing out some topics) and it would need to be a " BY Patients and FOR

patients " <<

*********Great idea! And I was serious about the protein party idea. But,

anyone who does this should not have to foot the bill for the protein and/or

SF syrups, pudding, etc. I wouldn't mind paying a few bucks at the door to

join the taste-testing, or ahead of time, if that's preferred.

in NJ

[Guest guest]

> I just wanted to pipe in here on choosing a location and other stuff.

> First of all, the only reason I suggested Branson in the first place is

because it is in the center of the country, easier for everyone, and if this

is really going to happen, we want the biggest turnout we can

get. So, let's try to think of the big picture (read what's easiest and

most financially feasible for the majority), and not just the " have it in my

town " mind frame.<<<

I'm going to have to toss out my preference for the most financially

reasonable location including but not limited to air fare, hotel room rates

and meals for the family -- we could block a group of rooms at any

particular hotel and use the " meeting " rooms available at that hotel for the

whole " group " stuff and smaller rooms for smaller groups -- BUT, regardless

of " where " it is held I think the " agenda " or " schedule " would need to

include speakers who are willing to share specific information -- for

example one could do " protein and the BIG 8 " another could do " ostio and

weight baring exercise " another could do " revisions -- types and reasons "

(just tossing out some topics) and it would need to be a " BY Patients and

FOR patients "

Surgeons are ok, they have a purpose with knife in hand and business in

place but very few have any real information to share with us that is

applicable -- our long term care is just not a primary concern for them...

probably not even in the top 25 for most surgeons... so... a " By Patients "

forum makes more sense to me.... education with FUN -- the speakers should

be willing to speak for fun and for free

If we needed help financing the convention meeting rooms and such let

people who are always trying to " sell " us their stuff set up booths for a

fee to " subsidize " the costs :-) But, be very clear to those who are

attending who is doing what for free and who is " SELLING " product -- the

" selling " booths could be set up outside the conference rooms.

I'm just thinking out loud about " possible " way to make it as financially

available to the greatest number of people --

>> Also, this isn't a WLS convention, it's a Grad list convention.<<

Would that mean that no one with less than a year could attend?

hugz,

~denise

[Guest guest]

> I just wanted to pipe in here on choosing a location and other stuff.

> First of all, the only reason I suggested Branson in the first place is

because it is in the center of the country, easier for everyone, and if this

is really going to happen, we want the biggest turnout we can

get. So, let's try to think of the big picture (read what's easiest and

most financially feasible for the majority), and not just the " have it in my

town " mind frame.<<<

I'm going to have to toss out my preference for the most financially

reasonable location including but not limited to air fare, hotel room rates

and meals for the family -- we could block a group of rooms at any

particular hotel and use the " meeting " rooms available at that hotel for the

whole " group " stuff and smaller rooms for smaller groups -- BUT, regardless

of " where " it is held I think the " agenda " or " schedule " would need to

include speakers who are willing to share specific information -- for

example one could do " protein and the BIG 8 " another could do " ostio and

weight baring exercise " another could do " revisions -- types and reasons "

(just tossing out some topics) and it would need to be a " BY Patients and

FOR patients "

Surgeons are ok, they have a purpose with knife in hand and business in

place but very few have any real information to share with us that is

applicable -- our long term care is just not a primary concern for them...

probably not even in the top 25 for most surgeons... so... a " By Patients "

forum makes more sense to me.... education with FUN -- the speakers should

be willing to speak for fun and for free

If we needed help financing the convention meeting rooms and such let

people who are always trying to " sell " us their stuff set up booths for a

fee to " subsidize " the costs :-) But, be very clear to those who are

attending who is doing what for free and who is " SELLING " product -- the

" selling " booths could be set up outside the conference rooms.

I'm just thinking out loud about " possible " way to make it as financially

available to the greatest number of people --

>> Also, this isn't a WLS convention, it's a Grad list convention.<<

Would that mean that no one with less than a year could attend?

hugz,

~denise

[Guest guest]

> I just wanted to pipe in here on choosing a location and other stuff.

> First of all, the only reason I suggested Branson in the first place is

because it is in the center of the country, easier for everyone, and if this

is really going to happen, we want the biggest turnout we can

get. So, let's try to think of the big picture (read what's easiest and

most financially feasible for the majority), and not just the " have it in my

town " mind frame.<<<

I'm going to have to toss out my preference for the most financially

reasonable location including but not limited to air fare, hotel room rates

and meals for the family -- we could block a group of rooms at any

particular hotel and use the " meeting " rooms available at that hotel for the

whole " group " stuff and smaller rooms for smaller groups -- BUT, regardless

of " where " it is held I think the " agenda " or " schedule " would need to

include speakers who are willing to share specific information -- for

example one could do " protein and the BIG 8 " another could do " ostio and

weight baring exercise " another could do " revisions -- types and reasons "

(just tossing out some topics) and it would need to be a " BY Patients and

FOR patients "

Surgeons are ok, they have a purpose with knife in hand and business in

place but very few have any real information to share with us that is

applicable -- our long term care is just not a primary concern for them...

probably not even in the top 25 for most surgeons... so... a " By Patients "

forum makes more sense to me.... education with FUN -- the speakers should

be willing to speak for fun and for free

If we needed help financing the convention meeting rooms and such let

people who are always trying to " sell " us their stuff set up booths for a

fee to " subsidize " the costs :-) But, be very clear to those who are

attending who is doing what for free and who is " SELLING " product -- the

" selling " booths could be set up outside the conference rooms.

I'm just thinking out loud about " possible " way to make it as financially

available to the greatest number of people --

>> Also, this isn't a WLS convention, it's a Grad list convention.<<

Would that mean that no one with less than a year could attend?

hugz,

~denise

[Guest guest]

I feel if it is a 'grad' convention - only Graduates should be able to

attend!

Just my opinion, it would not stop me from attending either way.

RE: Re: Grad Convention

> > I just wanted to pipe in here on choosing a location and other stuff.

> > First of all, the only reason I suggested Branson in the first place is

> because it is in the center of the country, easier for everyone, and if

this

> is really going to happen, we want the biggest turnout we can

> get. So, let's try to think of the big picture (read what's easiest and

> most financially feasible for the majority), and not just the " have it in

my

> town " mind frame.<<<

>

> I'm going to have to toss out my preference for the most financially

> reasonable location including but not limited to air fare, hotel room

rates

> and meals for the family -- we could block a group of rooms at any

> particular hotel and use the " meeting " rooms available at that hotel for

the

> whole " group " stuff and smaller rooms for smaller groups -- BUT,

regardless

> of " where " it is held I think the " agenda " or " schedule " would need to

> include speakers who are willing to share specific information -- for

> example one could do " protein and the BIG 8 " another could do " ostio and

> weight baring exercise " another could do " revisions -- types and reasons "

> (just tossing out some topics) and it would need to be a " BY Patients and

> FOR patients "

>

> Surgeons are ok, they have a purpose with knife in hand and business in

> place but very few have any real information to share with us that is

> applicable -- our long term care is just not a primary concern for them...

> probably not even in the top 25 for most surgeons... so... a " By

Patients "

> forum makes more sense to me.... education with FUN -- the speakers should

> be willing to speak for fun and for free

>

> If we needed help financing the convention meeting rooms and such let

> people who are always trying to " sell " us their stuff set up booths for a

> fee to " subsidize " the costs :-) But, be very clear to those who are

> attending who is doing what for free and who is " SELLING " product -- the

> " selling " booths could be set up outside the conference rooms.

>

> I'm just thinking out loud about " possible " way to make it as financially

> available to the greatest number of people --

>

> >> Also, this isn't a WLS convention, it's a Grad list convention.<<

> Would that mean that no one with less than a year could attend?

>

> hugz,

> ~denise

>

>

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>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Lurkers are part of the grad list....they just don't post yet, so I

personally would want to welcome anyone on the list who could attend. I

also see it more as a social function than anything else, since people

present so much information on this board already.

I'm only here for the party!

in Austin

RNY April 1998

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[Guest guest]

Lurkers are part of the grad list....they just don't post yet, so I

personally would want to welcome anyone on the list who could attend. I

also see it more as a social function than anything else, since people

present so much information on this board already.

I'm only here for the party!

in Austin

RNY April 1998

----- Original Message -----