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#Post#: 2003--------------------------------------------------
Re: General Park Discussion
By: CodyatTGE Date: February 4, 2020, 9:14 pm
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I’ve considered joining ACE for a while, I just haven’t gotten
around to actually signing up.
#Post#: 2004--------------------------------------------------
Re: General Park Discussion
By: depotrat Date: February 4, 2020, 10:40 pm
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Full individual membership is $50 per year. However, an
associate membership is only $35. Check the ACE website for
details.
#Post#: 2005--------------------------------------------------
Re: General Park Discussion
By: Mrceagle Date: February 5, 2020, 8:26 am
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[quote author=depotrat link=topic=253.msg2002#msg2002
date=1580861642]
I think the members only thing comes into play when the venue is
just too small. We went to Canobie a few years ago and the room
is really tight, even with just members. Getting the parks to
sponsor this event has seemed to get more difficult over the
years so I wouldn't say anyone is "pulling" anything. It is just
what is needed to ensure the dues paying members that want to
attend can fit. Also, I guess my opinion is if anyone really
wants to attend a club event, join the club. ACE has
memberships for couples, families etc too that can mitigate the
cost.
[/quote]
The members-only play has been in effect a few years ago. even
during the last Lake Compounce sponsored event which can handle
the large groups. Last year it was helping at an elks hall and 1
guest was allowed. Which is still limited from previous years.
Conversation with Jerry LC is willing to host but the event
would have to be later in the year since the heat/water needs to
be turned on in the ballroom. But it is seen local reps dislike
the idea or a late March event.
My second statement still stands. I haven't heard of any other
region that does this. I do agree that canobie lacks space.
#Post#: 2006--------------------------------------------------
Re: General Park Discussion
By: depotrat Date: February 5, 2020, 2:02 pm
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Comparing Nor'eaaster to other region off season events like
Eastcoaster and No Coaster Con is apples to oranges. Nor'easter
is a suggested donation of $5 per head. Both of these other
events require admission of $50 per head and $65 per guest.
Hell, these are more than the cost of a membership!! Even the
South Central's Winter Fest event is $20 and $40. Again I say,
nobody is "pulling" anything and if you really want to go just
pay the dues that keep the club going and allows the NE region
to get the local park to donate the use of the space and food
for MEMBERS!!
#Post#: 2007--------------------------------------------------
Re: General Park Discussion
By: Mrceagle Date: February 5, 2020, 6:15 pm
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Jerry did a walkthrough tour for the old LC forums and its
guests. with no expectation so of group connection. In fact, it
was these tours that started the park hosted nor easter trend.
Thanks for the info on the other events. They are far more
expensive. but also form the write-ups are far more organized
and larger events. They also seem to be longer events.
But I thought this was the most interesting bit of info form
their listing.
Please note that like all national and regional ACE events, this
event is all-inclusive and open to all ACE members and their
guests. Likewise, this event page is public and open to all. If
you have ACE Facebook friends who haven't yet received an invite
to this event, please use the Invite/Share feature to help us
spread the word!
#Post#: 2008--------------------------------------------------
Re: General Park Discussion
By: CodyatTGE Date: February 5, 2020, 9:17 pm
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So I can get in without being an ACE member right?
#Post#: 2009--------------------------------------------------
Re: General Park Discussion
By: Mrceagle Date: February 5, 2020, 11:14 pm
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Not to this event. You have to be registered as an ACE member
before the event.
The bolded statement was from other events that deportat talked
about.
The event is informative. can be hit or miss as far as overall
quality but none the less its a good way to get more updates
from the parks that show up. TGE has attended the last few years
but that's a new thing It's not a guarantee and in fact, there
is no guarantee any park will be there outside of the host park.
SFNE will normally be in attendance and has sent a video on
years they couldn't attend.
#Post#: 2010--------------------------------------------------
Re: ACE New England's The Great Nor'Easter 2020
By: RegRepNE Date: February 6, 2020, 12:57 am
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No one is "pulling" anything.
New England Regional ACE Events are worked out with the parks
who host ACE. Pricing, as well as attendance qualifications,
are negotiated with the individual parks. For events where
guests are permitted, the number is negotiated, with the park
having the final say. When guests are allowed, they pay a
higher registration fee (to encourage them to join so they don't
have to pay a higher price).
The host parks for our Nor'Easter, off-season event, have
generously provided the space and the lunch at no cost for many
years (yes, we ask for a $5 donation and some agree and some
decline), so if the park wishes to restrict the number of guests
for whatever reason, that is their prerogative.
Regarding the comment that the last Nor'easter event at Lake
Compounce (2018) was members only, even though LC can handle
large groups. The way the event was planned, we were going to
use their training room, which is about the same size as the one
at Canobie. We were quite surprised to arrive and find the ball
room was set up for us instead.
The Nor'easter event last year (2019) was the first one I
organized that was not hosted by an amusement park. Being
totally responsible for "everything" last year, I personally
felt 1 guest per ACE member was reasonable. The event went well
and if future events are in non-park, rented spaces, the number
of guests will be higher.
Those are the facts.
This is a forum, where participants may freely express their
opinions. And they certainly do!
My opinion - in response to anyone who is disappointed that The
Great Nor'Easter 2020 regional ACE event is limited to ACE
members only - There is a way to prevent your disappointment -
Join ACE.
#Post#: 2011--------------------------------------------------
Re: General Park Discussion
By: Mrceagle Date: February 6, 2020, 10:29 am
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Thanks for joining and joining the conversation. Sorry to put
you in a position that your first post is something so political
and not to promote a park or Regional event.
As for being responsible for everything. Why didn't you ask for
help? I nor anyone in my family saw any emails requesting
volunteers or if anyone nearby had XYZ that might help with the
event. I've contacted parks in the past. I've shared out the
event and help promote it (when guests were allowed). Even the
first mention of the even hear and the reminder that it's for
ACE members only was posted by me. @sluggo77 was then nice
enough to share the event listing from Facebook.
There seems to be many of us, members and none members, that are
open to promoting and helping in any way needed.
Be well and I hope to see you posting more often.
#Post#: 2012--------------------------------------------------
Re: General Park Discussion
By: RegRepNE Date: February 6, 2020, 11:17 am
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[quote author=Mrceagle link=topic=253.msg2011#msg2011
date=1581006563]
As for being responsible for everything. Why didn't you ask for
help?
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"Responsible for everything".... in that if anything went awry,
it fell on my shoulders. I had plenty of assistance and
assistants helping me for the event, and sincerely appreciate
the multiple offers I received after the event for all kinds of
help in doing something off-site [i.e. not at a park] again in
the future.
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