Alex and I are working hard to put together the next "National LAP-BAND Conference".

As we are searching venues we are finding NJ is much cheaper than NYC. Per the poll most people are willing to spend $100.00 per night, we found a venue in NJ for $119.00 per night.

So we would like to know if you guys are ok with NJ or if you prefer to actually be in NYC.

At the last confernce the participants said they wanted to enjoy the host city, so you will get the opportunity to spend Saturday evening in NYC.

Alex and I would like an approximate head count as well. If you could answer these questions it will help us to plan an amazing conference for you guys.

What location do you prefer NYC or NJ (keep in mind NJ is much cheaper than NYC)?

We are going to post a poll of "Who's coming" so be sure to answer the poll question as well.

Alex and I hope you are as excited as we are, this is going to be an amazing conference. It will not be the same if you're not there!!

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Hi MominLV,

Don't worry we have not forgotton about LV. I believe we are coming to LV in October. Once I know more I'll let everyone know.

Personally, I hate going into NYC and NJ is just too big of a trip. Have you considred Long Island? It a lot cheaper that NYC and probally cheaper than NJ, and has just as much to offer.

Alex and I are working hard to put together the next "National LAP-BAND Conference".

As we are searching venues we are finding NJ is much cheaper than NYC. Per the poll most people are willing to spend $100.00 per night, we found a venue in NJ for $119.00 per night.

So we would like to know if you guys are ok with NJ or if you prefer to actually be in NYC.

At the last confernce the participants said they wanted to enjoy the host city, so you will get the opportunity to spend Saturday evening in NYC.

Alex and I would like an approximate head count as well. If you could answer these questions it will help us to plan an amazing conference for you guys.

What location do you prefer NYC or NJ (keep in mind NJ is much cheaper than NYC)?

We are going to post a poll of "Who's coming" so be sure to answer the poll question as well.

Alex and I hope you are as excited as we are, this is going to be an amazing conference. It will not be the same if you're not there!!

The dates for the conference are 03/27-29/2009

Hey OH Juli,

We missed you in TX hopefully you will make the NYC event.

The dates for the event are 03/27-03/29

Hi Ron,

Thanks for the suggestion. When we had the Dallas conference in October the group agreed on NYC. We have so many people who have never been to the city and this is a great excuse to get them there )

I will definitely put it on my schedule.

I am a member of a band participating in the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade in NY . We are staying at tje Marriott at Newark airport and busing into NY for all the events and sightseeing. Price at the Marriott is approximately 100-120 per night for group rates. Very convient if flying in..

a thhought.. If you need/want more info let me know and I can give you the contact name..

Pegala

pscen@msn.com

Hi - I never post but read some.

Once a schedule of events is posted - I will chime in on whether I can make the trip or not.

Do many people come alone ???

Thanks !

Ellie

No Matter Jersey or Manhattan, I'm in. Will make it a point to get there.

Nicole

HI:

As long as it's within easy distance to NYC for those who want to see the city, NJ is just fine!!

Carla

Hi - I never post but read some.

Once a schedule of events is posted - I will chime in on whether I can make the trip or not.

Do many people come alone ???

Thanks !

Ellie

Hi Ellie:

I'll be going by myself.

Carla

You can count me in! I would probably come with one or two Lapband.talk friends who live in Westchester NY with me. I would probably prefer it be in NYC if cost was the same. But would come to NJ if it was a big difference in $$. Can't wait to hear the details!

I will definitely attend. NYC is the perfect location for me!<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p>

I'm totally interested in attending the conference. I am from California and would obviously prefere something closer to here, but would look into the east coast too!

If you send me info on the dates for the conferene I"ll see if I can attend.

I would love to come to this!

I'm in Northern Virginia, but I will have to wait and see closer to the date. I'm going back to school full-time in January, so it depends on what my semester schedule looks like.

I am going! I live 2 hours from NYC. I'll take the train and stay. I'll find the money somewhere because I really NEED to be there!