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

The June 25 date is a done deal! I am on the committee for this event. As soon as the website is up and running, there will be info on the who, what, when, where, and ticket purchase and price info.

BTW the website will be www.bandstock.net

Keep trying the link, it will be up soon!!! Lyle is working his fingers to the bone!!!

Nancy*

The hall is a UAW hall on 17 and Mound in Sterling Heights.

Thanks for the update Nancy! I'm sure Lyle is doing an awesome job on the website and thanks to all of you for putting this all together!