Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Security

In the initial planning session it was recommended that the designated drivers would do 'double-duty' and also be security for some (or all) events. Please make note of any confirmed help or recommendations.

Events

Youth Night

Photography/Videography

Uncle Lincoln

Itinerary/Literature

The literature/itinerary designs will be based on the overall theme. Please vote for your choice:

Theme Option #1: Generations of Greatness
Theme Option #2: There is Greatness in every Generation

Medical/Goodie Bags

Fundraising/Finance

"Papa Day"

Guest List

T-Shirts

Housing

Hi Everyone,

I have searched hotels in the Kingston area and below are my findings of the most reasonable prices. (other hotels were $200-$400 per night) Please let me know what you think.

The Knutsford Court Hotel (new Kingston) http://www.knutsfordcourt.com/

Standard rooms Max occupancy is 2 US$120.00 per night ($60 pp)
Junior Suites Max occupancy is 4 US$165.00 per night ($41.25 pp)
2 bedroom townhouse Max occupancy is 4 US$360.00 per night ($90 pp)

*(Buffet Dining/event available: $20 USD pp) Welcome Dinner idea (lowest rate found-others were $40-$70 USD pp)


Altamont Court Hotel (new Kingston ) http://www.altamontcourt.com/index.html
Executive Max occupancy is 4 USD $128 per night ($32 pp)
Deluxe Max occupancy is 4 USD $128 per night ($32 pp)
Suite Max occupancy is 3 USD $180 per night ($45 pp)


The Indies Hotel ( Kingston 10) http://indieshotel.com/index.html

Double US $85.00 ($21.25 pp based on occupancy 4)
Triple US $90.00 ($22.5 pp based on occupancy 4)

Committee Info


-       Housing/Travel:  Teneisha
-       T-Shirt, Events:  Dwayne/Paul/Teneisha
-       Guest list:  Lorna
-       Food:  Winsome/Pauline/Sis Jenny
-       Fundraising/Finance:  Charmaine/Vivienne
-       Medical/Goodie Bags:  Marsha
-       Itinerary/Literature:  Maxine
-       Uncle Lincoln:  Vivienne/Lorna
-       Transportation:  Pauline (Duma’s Friend)/Lorna (Danny & Kevin)
-       Photography:  Dwayne/Teneisha/Paul
-       Youth Night:  Shanelle, Shane, Lacresha.  (Dwayne and Teneisha as mentors)

Transportation

For those on the transportation committee, I thought this website would help. If we book a transport company like this one we could travel, for example, from Kingston to Ochie for $50 pp round trip (based on 5-8 passengers). 

http://www.jaital.com/kingston-private-transfer-tran_0goj_3346.html