PA>2014 Spring MAHHA April 25-27th Official Planning Thread

[Demeter]

Sure MML, whatever makes you happy!

[WalksInDark]

RE: CAR TAGS

Having seen multiple people end up leaving their car interior lights on....and then returning to vehicles in the morning with a dead battery (don't even think about asking me how I know this)....having the signs even in the front row cars may be a good idea.

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RE: CAR TAGS

Having seen multiple people end up leaving their car interior lights on....and then returning to vehicles in the morning with a dead battery (don't even think about asking me how I know this)....having the signs even in the front row cars may be a good idea.

Yes, a valid consideration!
Donna

[WV]

Any thought to checking raffle tickets as people line up for food? I've heard that we've had free-loaders at past MAHHA potlucks, and the margin between expenses and raffle receipts is getting slimmer. I'd hate to see Tim, Donna, Dutch, Pan, and others who work so hard on this gathering go in the hole because some didn't pay.

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Any thought to checking raffle tickets as people line up for food? I've heard that we've had free-loaders at past MAHHA potlucks, and the margin between expenses and raffle receipts is getting slimmer. I'd hate to see Tim, Donna, Dutch, Pan, and others who work so hard on this gathering go in the hole because some didn't pay.

Yes, margins could be getting slimmer. I actually like your idea. I will check with Pan tomorrow to see what he has to say. Yesterday he and I were talking about the subject of how to know who purchased raffle tickets for the dinner, and slimmer margins.
Donna

[Cranky Bear]

A possibility may end up having to institute a per person cost? Prior events have been contribute to the food by bringing a dish and all and we usually made out ahead from raffle ticket purchases. Now that the food has grown to the extent of a almost catered (pig roast) the expense has grown to not be as easily offset by the raffle itself. Instituting a per person cost may help that....just an idea.

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The ticket purchases have been a per person purchase. A lot have purchased more than one person. Yes, Yoda, you are right...the cost of the main dish has increased. Everyone is still encouraged to bring a food to contribute. But with the size of our group...it is much easier to have the pig roast (or something similar) instead of us cooking hamburgers and hotdogs for 130+ people. Pan has some suggestions that need to be discussed with the group. Thanks for commenting! Donna

EDIT: The Pig Roast is easier and more uniquely fun!

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Tim suggested we might want to try the hand stamp idea we had last year, although didn't use. These are all thoughts to consider...probably for the next MAHHA. Although, I could easily get a stamp and ink for this year. I will ask The Wise One (Pan) for his thoughts!

[Cranky Bear]

Or have a separate ticket for the roast? Maybe a different color ticket would work and rip the ticket in half upon being served?

I understand and fully agree that the roast is astronomically easier for everyone. Just trying to help, MAHHA is a great event that had evolved tremendously, I just hope as it does it is still able to keep that same vibe it has had in years past. All for the best I guess.

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Or have a separate ticket for the roast? Maybe a different color ticket would work and rip the ticket in half upon being served?

I understand and fully agree that the roast is astronomically easier for everyone. Just trying to help, MAHHA is a great event that had evolved tremendously, I just hope as it does it is still able to keep that same vibe it has had in years past. All for the best I guess.

Yes, our goal is to keep the MAHHA's fun, fellowshipping (is that a word), relaxing, good vibing (made up word ), family oriented, yummy food eating, socializing event!

Thanks for the colored ticket idea...to be discussed I'm sure!

Donna