RE: Hopeful news

Hi Bob,

This sounds like a great facility and the price is sure right. Here are a few questions that came to mind…

Is the building “monitored” at all times by someone who would let us in or would we have access to a key?

Is Tuesday night available?

Would we be allowed the occasional change to another night when needed to accommodate a special speaker?

Do we need to carry our own insurance?

Would we be required to do basic janitor services like vacuuming after a meeting?

We still need to send a letter to the Seattle Aquarium as discussed at the board meetings.

Hmmm… Do you suppose they would charge us to use the room for our board meeting this week? If not, that would be a good way for all the board members to see the facility.

- Rick

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-gsas-board@thekrib.com [mailto:owner-gsas-board@thekrib.com] On Behalf Of Bob and Judy Holmes
Sent: Monday, March 15, 2004 8:31 PM
To: gsas-board@thekrib.com
Subject: Hopeful news
Importance: High

Today I visited the SPU campus and met with Judy Bruce, the person who handles facility rentals. I was very favorably impressed with what she showed me.

Here's a description of the facility...

It's a large classroom adjacent to an even larger space that I would describe as a "common area", all contained within one large building. There are a couple of smaller offices off to the side. Some of the features include:

-Movable tables and chairs in both the classroom and the common area. The classroom will hold forty-plus people easily, and we would be able to use the common area for auctions. Both areas are brightly lit and cheerful.

-The classroom comes with a pull down screen, window shades and a built-in computer and projector for Powerpoint presentations. The computer is connected to the internet.

-Judy has to get a final OK on storing our cabinet, but she didn't think it would be a problem.

-The building opens onto a circular courtyard,and the courtyard is accessible via wide outdoor stairways

no worse than the stairway at the aquarium. There is a wheelchair lift that rides up the stairs, if needed (advance notice required). There's even a loading area and ramp for bringing in auction stuff.

- We can have food there, and there is a convenience store located a few yards away that sells food, coffee etc.

-Judy assured me that there is ample free parking in the evenings. The parking is close to the building.

-The cost for renting is $75.00/month.

This is a really nice modern campus. They have a security force. The campus is easy to get to from I-5 and 99. There are plenty of signs directing you to the campus. Judy is extremely friendly and helpful.

I strongly encourage anyone and everyone on this list, especially current board members, to visit the campus and check this facility out before any final decisions are made. Judy would be glad to make any necessary arrangements for a member to view the facility at their convenience either morning, afternoon or evening. Her telephone number is (206) 281-2058; email jbruce@spu.edu, her office is in building #29 on the map (the address is 3220 6th Ave. West).

The name of the building where we would meet is called Weter Hall, #28 on the map. The parking is the area marked 45 on the map.

See URLs below

http://www.spu.edu/info/maps/directions.html

http://www.spu.edu/info/maps/index.html

Any questions/comments?

Just as a personal note....I really really like this place!

Bob...