+1 Ithica

Thank you,

David Faler

----- "Edward M. Corrado" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> John,
> 
> I would say the town of Ithaca would be a good location. I don't know
> 
> any specifics about the facilities or costs for a conference our size
> 
> though. I would assume that maybe Cornell has some space if the timing
> 
> is right but I'm not sure. I do know when I stayed at the campus hotel
> 
> was really nice for the price (it is ran by students). I've been to 
> Ithaca for smaller conferences (~60 people) before moving to
> Binghamton 
> and enjoyed it.
> 
> Getting to Ithaca might not be the easiest, but probably no worse than
> 
> Asheville, Athens, or Corvallis.
> 
> Since I'm in Binghamton, if you do decide to submit something, let me
> 
> know if you need any help.
> 
> Edward
> 
> 
> 
> John Fereira wrote:
> > Mark A. Matienzo wrote:
> >> +1 for New Haven (if not for 2011, then for 2012). Daniel, feel
> free
> >> to give me a shout if you'd like any help putting together the
> >> proposal! 
> >
> > I've got a bit of conference planning burnout after being on the 
> > planning commitee for the Jasig conference for the sixth time in a
> row 
> > but I'm inclined to throw out Ithaca, NY as a possible location for
> 
> > 2011.  I know you (Mark) have recently been her (sorry I wasn't able
> 
> > to get to your talk) so if you want to comment on whether or not 
> > Ithaca would be a good location I might look into it a bit.
> >
> > I've been to a conference in Vancouver and would love to visit again
> 
> > but from reading the feedback from the Jasig conference held there a
> 
> > few years ago the biggest complaint from attendees was the cost.  Of
> 
> > course, the planning committee did choose a rather expensive hotel
> for 
> > the conference location though.