[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: airfares & Board numbers.
- From: Helen Franklin <helenfranklin520@xxxxxxx>
- To: marhaven@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx, showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 1 May 2012 19:24:48 -0400 (EDT)
When I was a Board Member living in Los Angeles, a hub made flights easier, but
as I recall we had
the pleasure of having Ellen Migliore as our Travel Agent assisting us in all
our flight arrangements.
What a delight that was for judging and for attending Board Meetings. Another
possibility perhaps,
one travel agent.
................................................................................................................................................................
It all sounds good.......if it works everytime. But it doesn't always out of
every location
and into just any location and date. The Board has not choice on either.
When I was on the Board as soon as I knew where the meetings were... I started
searching
for bargains. I can be done....and I'm sure everyone really tries. I sure
did....and I could
quote great prices for that time too........but they aren't even 'good' now.
You figure what you consider a great price at $465.00.......for NINETEEN Board
members
and possibly the Review Editor and sometimes the auditor....it adds up quickly.
We're not talking about the Hotel prices yet..................<G>
I don't see how we can 'maintain' with that many Board members. I didn't
when
I was on the
Board and I don't now, and I've never once felt that we ever needed that many
Board members.
I don't even see why some are worried about lowering the numbers too quickly.
I think just not re-filling some Board positions for a year or two is the
easiest and most simple way
once we get past changes with A.K.C.
I wonder how many Board members A.K.C. has......<G>
Carolyn marhaven@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
www.Marhaven.com
----- Original Message -----
From: EJDegen@xxxxxxx To: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ; LeBrowngsd@xxxxxxx Sent:
Tuesday, May 01, 2012 9:57 AM
Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] airfares
Hi Lee,
I agree with Jeff...I have done a lot of traveling and work to find the
cheapest fares. I think often
times when someone else is paying for a flight, people don't spend the time
to try and find cheap
fares or buy far enough
in advance. My son learned this lesson the hard way for Spring Break this
year. He didn't firm up plans until it was too late to get a cheap fare.
Sometimes waiting pays off, but you have to know when to do wait and when to
buy. After doing a bit of research, I'll decide the "most" I'm willing to
spend and go off that number.
Many times board members will buy tickets at the last minute. Perhaps if
they're given a "budget" that will change. I also liked the idea of having
one travel agent book the fares. Is there a GSDCA member who is a travel
agent and would work to help the club??
Sometimes you have to be willing to compare the cost of traveling on
another day, or to a different airport, or have multiple stops. When I
would
fly to/from South Korea, I looked for flights that were $1200 or less.
Several times I got them for under $1000. But I know a lot of people that
"swore" that they couldn't find flights for under $2000...and many were
paying
$2500+.
Just spending literally 2-3 minutes, I found fares as low as $375 from New
Orleans to the Orange County AREA in the beginning of June (combination
United & US Air). If you want to fly in to Orange County airport, I found a
fare on United for $465 (that includes all taxes, fees, etc.). I didn't
spend the time that I usually do researching fares, but just looked for a
minute out of curiosity. If you look further, I'm sure you could find even
cheaper fares. Try Priceline if you're not married to a certain time of
travel. Also look at the travel page on AOL. Look on Travelocity. Google
search "cheap airfare", and look for more flights. Be flexible :-).
Good luck!
Julie Degen
In a message dated 5/1/2012 12:10:50 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
Showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
Msg: #2 in digest
From: LeBrowngsd@xxxxxxx
Date: Tue, 1 May 2012 12:05:33 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Re: We need to help
Jeff,
For over a month now I have been checking New Orleans to Orange County
since I am planing a visit there beginning of June. I have yet to come up
with
an airfare for less than $600.00. Please tell me where you are booking
your
flights because I will be more than happy to try them. BTW I am paying for
this out of my pocket not anyone else's money so I would very much
welcome
any savings. I use to get very good airfare to Orange County on SW but
they are 600.00 bucks right now for that trip.
Lee Brown
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