If you were at the meeting-updated

[gothodgie]

Originally Posted by yellowjacket

save me a seat hodgie:)

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i got your back... but if you don't make this one you are no longer invited ...

[93 Krawler]

Originally Posted by tjjeepjeep

Moved to here a couple of years ago when Tavern on the Green became difficult to deal with.

I would still like to see us somewhere else in the near future. Some place with really good food. That way I won't have to eat before I go to the meeting. :(

[tjjeepjeep]

Originally Posted by 93 Krawler

I would still like to see us somewhere else in the near future. Some place with really good food. That way I won't have to eat before I go to the meeting. :(

Please feel free to try to find someplace that can accept anywhere from 16 to 45 people on the first Monday of each month (except Sept which is second and no meeting in Dec), with no additional notice regarding number showing up. Has a separate room for us to use and is family friendly. Has good food consistently. Has good service consistently. Needs to be in the Springdale or Fairfield area, as that seems to be where most are located.

I am not saying I will consider moving, but if you think this is an easy task...feel free to look.

[biggin69]

Originally Posted by 93 Krawler

I would still like to see us somewhere else in the near future. Some place with really good food. That way I won't have to eat before I go to the meeting. :(

I know you said no soap box comments. I am a new memeber and have been to two meetings and can honestly say that the service has been beyond poor both times. That is why I ask the reason for the meetings being held there. I did not know if the was a club or personal tie to the place. To be honest, it was quite rude for them not to appologize to you, Lisa, and the fact that they actually had to look back and see that the one bill was paid by credit card was rude. I am sure it has been mentioned before but I am sure that there are other places that would love to have our business.

[yellowjacket]

move it to ky ....or lisas house- i hear she cooks good

lisa, sounds like u put a lot of effort into trying to make it right, and beers to you for your people skills. lot of detective work on your part. your a regular nancy drew

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[tjjeepjeep]

Originally Posted by biggin69

I know you said no soap box comments. I am a new memeber and have been to two meetings and can honestly say that the service has been beyond poor both times. That is why I ask the reason for the meetings being held there. I did not know if the was a club or personal tie to the place. To be honest, it was quite rude for them not to appologize to you, Lisa, and the fact that they actually had to look back and see that the one bill was paid by credit card was rude. I am sure it has been mentioned before but I am sure that there are other places that would love to have our business.

I said no comments only because I feel confident that anything said; I'd already gone through 50 times. I was more than irked when I left the place; you really cannot imagine. It took great self control on my part to continue to remain calm and discuss with them. As I know we need to have the meeting there for, at the very least, the near future.

You're local to the area...do you know of any place we could move to that meets the above items? It's not an easy thing to move a club (though it's much easier when it's 10 people than 40) meeting. You can't just move it month to month.

Originally Posted by yellowjacket

move it to ky ....or lisas house- i hear she cooks good

lisa, sounds like u put a lot of effort into trying to make it right, and beers to you for your people skills. lot of detective work on your part. your a regular nancy drew

I don't think my car could find ky ;) I'm on a first name basis with most of the staff at Bob Evans...I believe you may have been misinformed.

Thanks. I try to gather facts before I make any statements or accusations. You really gonna come to the next meeting...or tell me you are and crush my little feelings again?

[Mattnatti]

It sounds like the steps that have been taken for the next meeting might smooth things out, paying at the cash register,assigning ticket #'s and collecting tips all together all sound like great ideas.

Hopefully things will go much better for all involved. Good work Lisa and thank you for your time.

[Nuts]

Why do the meeting have to be at a restaurant? We could all just meet at Armstrong automotive and make Scott grill hot dogs and hamburgers for everybody. I'm sure he won't mind

[D_Rock]

If it helps Lisa, Ill star asking around some local restaurants. Input from other members would be greatly accepted as in their opinion on where they would like to see it go. I personally would think a buffet style place: service, food, pay before you eat type place will suit the needs of the club from issues like these. Like golden coral, cici pizza, bees

[tjjeepjeep]

Originally Posted by Nuts

Why do the meeting have to be at a restaurant? We could all just meet at Armstrong automotive and make Scott grill hot dogs and hamburgers for everybody. I'm sure he won't mind

Most days, I'm not sure he'd notice the extra people...ha

Originally Posted by D_Rock

If it helps Lisa, Ill star asking around some local restaurants. Input from other members would be greatly accepted as in their opinion on where they would like to see it go. I personally would think a buffet style place: service, food, pay before you eat type place will suit the needs of the club from issues like these. Like golden coral, cici pizza, bees

You can ask around if you want but please keep in mind that I haven't said we'd move. Not everyone likes buffets either. Also no asian food. It has to have a private dining area.

[93 Krawler]

Richards pizza had several party rooms, and they have good food. There is one on Niles rd in Fairfield now. My wife was just there for a party and is a picky eater. She said it was real good. Menu: http://www.richardspizza.com/docs/Ri...Pizza_Menu.pdf

I will stop in and have a chat with them.

[tjjeepjeep]

Originally Posted by 93 Krawler

Richards pizza had several party rooms, and they have good food. There is one on Niles rd in Fairfield now. My wife was just there for a party and is a picky eater. She said it was real good. Menu: http://www.richardspizza.com/docs/Ri...Pizza_Menu.pdf

I will stop in and have a chat with them.

Ok Have I said, I've not said we'd move locations?

[93 Krawler]

Originally Posted by tjjeepjeep

Please feel free to try to find someplace that can accept anywhere from 16 to 45 people on the first Monday of each month (except Sept which is second and no meeting in Dec), with no additional notice regarding number showing up. Has a separate room for us to use and is family friendly. Has good food consistently. Has good service consistently. Needs to be in the Springdale or Fairfield area, as that seems to be where most are located.

I am not saying I will consider moving, but if you think this is an easy task...feel free to look.

Would be nice to have a few alternative places in mind is all.

[tjjeepjeep]

Originally Posted by 93 Krawler

Would be nice to have a few alternative places in mind is all.

Sure, ask away. Thanks

[gothodgie]

Rib City is nice cause it is right off 275...that being said... Just remember everyone doesn't live in Hamilton and i would be kinda disappointed if the meeting place got much farther away from me...

I also agree with Lisa, we have to have a seperate room/area away from other customers because we can get a little rowdy...

derick was it u that looked into D&B for the xmas party? Maybe that would be another alternative too, I know they have a few private rooms there....

I also will volunteer to man a grill/cook for the meetings if we end up somewhere like Scott's...

Since I have been in the restaurant business for over 20 years I try my best to not bash on other restaurants... The things i see at Rib city are not to bad that they counldn't be fixed easily, but the owner and management have to be able to see the problems... Which i don't think they are seeing right now...

[D_Rock]

d&b would be cool place but they are more coorporate and not easily worked with on arranging and they will charge for a party. i think like golden coral because although its a buffet the have party room which can be easily reserved im sure at no cost just for the promise of 16 - 40 more customers. and they are right off the highway by cincinnati mills mall too so just as easy to get too as rib city.....

to lisa, be it as it may that some may not like to move but if in fact rib city cannot change their ways maybe its time to bring it to a member vote to see what the feelings are in general as to changing locations and then conspire a list of places who are willing to work with us and seem convient enough for the normal meeting population and bring it to a mamber vote.

or just do like we did the new pic for shirt and just bring to a silent vote on a ballot type level listing rib city and other places willing to have us and let everyone have a say.

on a personal level, i hate the atmosphere of the place, the food to me is far from bragging about, and service def seems to be a prob that has yet to be fixed from my standpoint

[gothodgie]

Originally Posted by D_Rock

d&b would be cool place but they are more coorporate and not easily worked with on arranging and they will charge for a party. i think like golden coral because although its a buffet the have party room which can be easily reserved im sure at no cost just for the promise of 16 - 40 more customers. and they are right off the highway by cincinnati mills mall too so just as easy to get too as rib city.....

IMHO buffets are just a problem waiting to happen... especially on what could otherwise normally be a slow night...
just my .02 on buffets....

[D_Rock]

be that as it may, i look at it from the standpoint of no waiting for food or having servers bring food in middle of meeting or trying to find out where your food is during the meeting, or if you a lil late getting food after meeting is over it is there for you instantly and with a selection of different foods

my .02 on it lol

i mean im willing to go meet with the manager there and give them what we are, when we will be there, what to expect and get there feedback as to what their nights normally look like on first monday of each month on average....

i mean honestly i really like the idea of someone just hosting at their place, but who is capable and willing? im willing, not capable

[gothodgie]

Originally Posted by D_Rock

i really like the idea of someone just hosting at their place, but who is capable and willing? im willing, not capable

I agree on this... we could pull this off at my house when it is warmer out, and if it rains we could hang out in the garage... It would take an army to clean up my garage though ... But if i had to guess there is a few people that would not want to drive to Deerfield twp..

To me... Buffet+slow night= poor food quality... But i have always had issues with any godlen corral i have eaten at...

[tjjeepjeep]

Originally Posted by gothodgie

To me... Buffet+slow night= poor food quality... But i have always had issues with any godlen corral i have eaten at...

I hate golden corral with a passion.

[tjjeepjeep]

Originally Posted by D_Rock

d&b would be cool place but they are more coorporate and not easily worked with on arranging and they will charge for a party. i think like golden coral because although its a buffet the have party room which can be easily reserved im sure at no cost just for the promise of 16 - 40 more customers. and they are right off the highway by cincinnati mills mall too so just as easy to get too as rib city.....

to lisa, be it as it may that some may not like to move but if in fact rib city cannot change their ways maybe its time to bring it to a member vote to see what the feelings are in general as to changing locations and then conspire a list of places who are willing to work with us and seem convient enough for the normal meeting population and bring it to a mamber vote.

or just do like we did the new pic for shirt and just bring to a silent vote on a ballot type level listing rib city and other places willing to have us and let everyone have a say.

on a personal level, i hate the atmosphere of the place, the food to me is far from bragging about, and service def seems to be a prob that has yet to be fixed from my standpoint

i nominate you for Secretary effective now.

[gothodgie]

Originally Posted by tjjeepjeep

i nominate you for Secretary effective now.

Lol ... we will all just be guy or girl(?)...

[Hope Springs Hauler]

.......Sometimes the enemy that we know is better than the one we don't.

I don't know about anybody else, but I don't come to the meetings for the food.

[tjjeepjeep]

Few thoughts:
It's not realistic to host at someone's house honestly. New members would be less apt to show up at a persons house where they know absolutely no one. Plus there is some level of liability involved. I would be unsure how that could translate to personal property. It really needs to be a business.

That business front will then represent CORE to a certain point. Realizing I'm jaded as heck, the picture I have of Golden Corral isn't necessarily how I want to think of CORE. And yes I know right now, we don't taste very good and have bad service; but it looks good up until that point.

This subject cannot come up at a meeting to discuss, until we have someplace to move. You think your service is bad now? Wait and see how that goes. This is what makes this tricky and requires planning and patience.

[biggin69]

Originally Posted by hope springs hauler

.......sometimes the enemy that we know is better than the one we don't.

I don't know about anybody else, but i don't come to the meetings for the food.

^^^ x2