It's that time again...who wants to plan a RenDezvous?

[LadyJessica]

This is the time when I post the list of states that can be volunteered for, for the next RenDezvous.  This year due to computer issues I couldn't do a full listing of faires, so I'll list the states.

Please remember the rules:

Planning Committee

2.Everyone will have one month (from today, May 3rd) in which to announce that they'd like to plan next years RenDezvous.

3.In order to be in the running for the RenDezvous the faire must have at least two people to plan the gathering.




These are the states which are open for people to volunteer for:

Northeast: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York

East: Can not be in the running until 2013

Southeast: Can not be in the running until 2012

Midwest: Can not be in the running until 2011

Southwest: Kansas, Missouri, Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico (Texas Renaissance Festival can not be in the running)

West: California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Colorado

Northwest: Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska

[Capt.SIN]

The Bayou Scoundrel's will host at LARF,2010.

[Lady Renee Buchanan]

A question.

East, Southeast, & Midwest can't be in the running because a Rendezvous was held there.

But the rest of the Southwest except Texas can be in the running, even though Texas had the first Rendezvous.

Why are the other whole areas out of the running for Rendezvous rather than just the state that had the Rendezvous in it?

I must be missing something, but I can't figure it out, so thanks for letting me know.

[Sir Ironhead]

Didn't have something to do with the fact that there are 2 or 3 faires in Texas?  I don't remember either, just a guess.

[Blue66669]

A question.

East, Southeast, & Midwest can't be in the running because a Rendezvous was held there.

But the rest of the Southwest except Texas can be in the running, even though Texas had the first Rendezvous.

Why are the other whole areas out of the running for Rendezvous rather than just the state that had the Rendezvous in it?

I must be missing something, but I can't figure it out, so thanks for letting me know.

I think that a region can be considered every 4 years or something like that. TRF had the first Rendezvous, but we have about 8 other faires in our state! It's not the state, just the faire.


I'd like to go on the boards for wanting to plan RenDezvous at Scarby for Memorial day weekend, that is, unless there's a big push for LARF, which I will support as well.

[Marcos Charron]

Well,

Short of the needed bodies, I would like to throw AZ in the ring. Presidents Day Weekend, the first faire of the season, no snow, good people, great acts and during that time of the year, a slew of other things to do here in sunny AZ.

Viscomte

[Muffin]

My vote goes to AZ if they are in the running!! 

[Julianne]

Well,

Short of the needed bodies, I would like to throw AZ in the ring. Presidents Day Weekend, the first faire of the season, no snow, good people, great acts and during that time of the year, a slew of other things to do here in sunny AZ.

Viscomte

I will second my fine faire friend as co-host for AZRF
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[LadyJessica]

A question.

East, Southeast, & Midwest can't be in the running because a Rendezvous was held there.

But the rest of the Southwest except Texas can be in the running, even though Texas had the first Rendezvous.

Why are the other whole areas out of the running for Rendezvous rather than just the state that had the Rendezvous in it?

I must be missing something, but I can't figure it out, so thanks for letting me know.

I think that a region can be considered every 4 years or something like that. TRF had the first Rendezvous, but we have about 8 other faires in our state! It's not the state, just the faire.


I'd like to go on the boards for wanting to plan RenDezvous at Scarby for Memorial day weekend, that is, unless there's a big push for LARF, which I will support as well.

Lady Renee, Blue is right.  The rules state:

2.A faire cannot be considered again for ten years or until the section has been chosen twice.

3.A section cannot be considered for four years. (In other words in 2010 the Southwest section can be in the running but Texas Renaissance Festival cannot be in the running until 2016.)

[irish]

I would like to see Sterling host. What does it entail to be a host?
Let me know.....
irish

[Lairde Guardn]

Right now "VOTES" are not needed. and from the above posts, there is only one volunteer to Host....

What it will take now is "TWO" people to agree to be the "Hosts" for the next Rendevoux.  Those two need to post that they agree to be the Host and then that faire will be in the running for the next step of the process.  Trust me this will not be an easy task so make sure your volunteers are dedicated to putting the event on should you win.

Once you have your two people and the faires are put forward as to those that have "Hosts", then you need to start making a pitch as to why your faire should be considered, put together a package of Hotels in the area, Campgrounds, Airports and distances and drive times, a place to have dinner on Friday nite for those arriving from out of state for a sort of meet and greet and another place on Saturday nite to gather as well as those in the campgrounds and hotels will need dinner again.  Also it is nice if the Friday nite place serves drinks, many are worn out on Sat nite and only stay long enough for dinner.  Basically put together the reasons we should all vote for your faire to host rendevous.  It will be better to have as much information in the pitch as possible as you only get one chance at getting everyones vote. 

[LadyJessica]

Right now "VOTES" are not needed. and from the above posts, there is only one volunteer to Host....

What it will take now is "TWO" people to agree to be the "Hosts" for the next Rendevoux.  Those two need to post that they agree to be the Host and then that faire will be in the running for the next step of the process.  Trust me this will not be an easy task so make sure your volunteers are dedicated to putting the event on should you win.

Once you have your two people and the faires are put forward as to those that have "Hosts", then you need to start making a pitch as to why your faire should be considered, put together a package of Hotels in the area, Campgrounds, Airports and distances and drive times, a place to have dinner on Friday nite for those arriving from out of state for a sort of meet and greet and another place on Saturday nite to gather as well as those in the campgrounds and hotels will need dinner again.  Also it is nice if the Friday nite place serves drinks, many are worn out on Sat nite and only stay long enough for dinner.  Basically put together the reasons we should all vote for your faire to host rendevous.  It will be better to have as much information in the pitch as possible as you only get one chance at getting everyones vote. 

Irish...what he said...

[LadyJessica]

So far we have:

LARF (Louisiana) - Host: Capt.SIN     one host only; we need another to post that they'd like to host.

Scarborough Faire (Texas) - Host: Blue66669     one host only; we need another to post that they'd like to host.

AZRF (Arizona) - In the running.  Hosts: Viscomte de Arcadia and Julianne

Sterling (New York) - Host: irish     one host only; we need another to post that they'd like to host.


Capt.SIM, Blue66669, and irish you have until the 3rd of June to find one other victim...eerm...volunteer to help you host the RenDezvous

[Pat McGroin]

I will second the motion on hosting/co-hosting RenDezvous at LARF in 2010.

[irish]

Okies......I just called my brother, Norm, who is on vacation in California......he will help me host Sterling! Also, my best friend will help, too! 

My brother is on a tourism board, so that's a good thing!!! 

Sterling is a great faire! YOU need to come see it!!!

irish