Great news,

We have a nice hall secured to hold the first Bandstock. The date is June 25th in the City of Sterling Heights, Michigan. I called hotels in the area they wanted us out by 4:00 pm. (I think not!!) Bandsters what to party. I work in Skilled Trades for Ford Motor Co., the Local UAW hall is a beautiful facility, it will hold 180 people with a band and a dance floor. Nice kitchen and bar. (it ours from 8am to midnight)

I have had contact with Gregg (nice guy) and here's what we have come up with so far..Gregg and I will split the cost of the hall rental. We were thinking seminar from 1pm or 2pm. I have gotten committments from a couple of speakers and Gregg is working on some interesting guest speakers. It should be good.. Then at 5 or 6..a catered dinner, after which the party will begin 7? A live band to entertain us, after all it is called Bandstock.

We were thinking of charging a nominal fee, say 10 or 20 dollars (per person) to cover the cost of the food and the band. The drinks would be "BYOB", or it would have to be MUCH more expensive.

There are many nice hotels in the surrounding area and we will work something out so no one drinks and drives. So, let's have a great day and Celebrate..Let's enjoy meeting and make this something special....

Lyle

Sounds Great Lyle

Count me in! All the way from Southern California

Hi Lyle,

It does sound like great fun. I'll have to look at ticket prices though, Teresa

...I mean, Warren is just a "stones" (as in Rolling) throw away! Awesome job Lyle and Greg!!! Sounds great! Let me know what I can do to help. I am right in the area!!

Nancy

Its encouraging to see that people will come from far and wide to a lbt event, Gregg, Ryan, and myself will be great hosts. We hope to have a great turn out and we didn't what to charge anything, but to do this the "Right" way we needed to charge a small fee. We hope this is not going to hinder anyone from coming...

Thanks, Lyle

I would Love to go, and Im pretty sure I will be banded by June..

June 25th is 5 days after my Birthday so maybe I can talk hubby into taking me for my birthday gift! We would have to drive cuz i wont fly.. I dont fit in the seats

We love driving anyhow.. From New Mexico it might be a LONG drive.

WOW just looked, it would be over 1600miles to drive... Hmmmmm its still an idea

I will be attending the "Bandstock" affair. Is there anyone in the Chicago or outline areas who would like a travel partner? Feel free to e-mail me - sheecann@sbcglobal.net

Shaz

Newly banded as of 1-3-05

(already 18 lbs lighter)

La Madam:

Can we be roommates again?

What airport should we fly into? Do we need to rent a car? And what hotels and activities are close by if we fly in Friday and want to do some sightseeing?

Wow -- A state I've never been to. And it sounds like you guys are planning well. Maybe, if enough of us arrive on Friday we can meet at a restaurant for dinner!?

Keep the plans coming.

cadydid,

Detroit Metro Airport DTW is close and so would be Bishop Airport in Flint Michigan.

I will be scheduled off from work and at this time I will be available to make trips back and forth from airport to Hotels/Motels in the area. Just let me know flight times and sleeping locations. I have an Explorer so I can hande several people at a time.

I figure if I charge $100.00 per person to shuttle you back and forth the cost of getting into the hall won't seem so bad LOL LOL..

More to come as our committee gets things lined up but anyone who wants to come just has to get to the airports we'll figure out getting you into town.

I want to come. I just can't pass up the opportunity to meet everyone! Count me in!

Nancy

Ok count me in too..I do fly for free! Hubby said I could go so MI here I come! Yee Haaa!

Count me in... I'm so happy there is going to be a get-together closer to WI... YAY! I guess I had better check with my hubby first... NAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH.

Count me in!!! Which hall will it be in? What can I bring? Do you want to do prizes of some sort? You know person who travelle the farthest, oldest, most weight lost? If you need help with table centerpieces, etc. I am right here so let me know....anything I can do.

Nancy of Armada

Sound Like it's going to be a Blast. But sorry to say cannot make it

But for anyone who is going have fun

Hey Lyle !!! Just wanting to know if the Date of June 25th is still a good one, and how do we go about getting tickets? Would you please let me know, I am very interested in coming.

Thanks,

KarenD