[J3] (SC22WG5.6024) WG5 dinner outing survey

[Van Snyder]

Damian:

I still don't know whether I have funding to attend the meeting.  But if
I do, I will participate in the social event.

Van

On Wed, 2018-03-21 at 14:06 -0700, Damian Rouson via J3 wrote:
> All,
> 
> 
> If you are attending the WG5 meeting and consider it likely that you
> would attend a dinner outing during the week of the meeting, please
> fill out the following survey to inform my planning:
> 
> 
> http://bit.ly/wg5-dinner-survey
> 
> 
> The survey includes a question for open-ended feedback.  To make it
> easy to collect responses in one place, I would prefer to receive
> feedback via the survey rather than by email.
> 
> 
> As a tentative plan, I have made a reservation for 20 people in the
> Lake Room at the Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill for Wednesday, June
> 13, at 6:30 PM.  The room is shown in the attached floor plan.  The
> survey includes other day and time choices. The Lake Chalet is located
> in the historic Oakland Bouthouse adjacent to Lake Merritt near
> downtown Oakland, about a 25-minute drive from the WG5 meeting
> location.  In the same building is a lovely Gondola Service that is
> open until 11 PM for anyone who would like to venture out onto the
> lake with a gondolier rowing and answering questions.  The primary
> goal of the survey is to decide between the following two options:
>       * Option 1: With the aforementioned reservation, everyone can
>         pay their own tab to the restaurant directly, but there will
>         be other diners in the room, and we won’t all be at one table.
>         The maximum size of party that can pay separate tabs is 20
>         people.
>       * Option 2: I can sign a contract for the Private Dining Room
>         (also shown in the attached floor plan).   The food cost per
>         person would be $55 to be paid to Sourcery Institute.
>          Beverages, taxes, and service would be additional costs.
>         Sourcery Institute will cover the room rental fee ($150). I
>         will be glad to explore the possibility of additional
>         corporate sponsorship to defray some of the costs.
> Additional information and options are in the email below.
> 
> 
> 
> Damian
> 
> On March 12, 2018 at 4:36:57 PM, Chris Ciszewski
> (chris at chaletmgmt.com) wrote:
> 
> > 
> > Good Afternoon Damian,
> > 
> >  
> > 
> > I hope you’re having a great day! For your review, I have attached
> > menus, policies, and pictures of our wonderful Lake Chalet. I have
> > also attached our Chef’s limited menu which will allow your guest
> > count of under 25 to order during the event.  This menu is also nice
> > because I can customize it by removing prices, items, and even
> > creating a custom title to it. Please let me know if you have any
> > questions about the attachments, as I am happy to help. I am looking
> > forward to working with you!
> > 
> >  
> > 
> > Thank you for inquiring about private dining space at the Lake
> > Chalet in Oakland.  You are in luck!  I currently have availability
> > for your special event.  We have several options for your affair:
> > 
> >  
> > 
> >       * The Gondola Room is a private room that provides
> >         breathtaking three-directional views of Lake Merritt and
> >         surrounding hills. This private room can seat 80 to 120
> >         guests for a seated meal and up to 175 for a cocktail
> >         reception.  The room includes hardwood floors, a private bar
> >         and a  balcony overlooking the dock below.  
> > 
> >  
> > 
> >       * The Pumphouse & Private Dining Area is a combined semi
> >         private area located at the front entrance of the restaurant
> >         great for dining and dancing..  Guests are entertained by
> >         lively music playing overhead and the nearby bar area, while
> >         enjoying spectacular views of Lake Merritt & Lake Merritt
> >         Park.  A sectioned area has a cozy gas-burning fireplace,
> >         illuminating wine racks and a large flat screen monitor
> >         perfect for presentations or dj entertainment.  This space
> >         is perfect for cocktail receptions of 125 guests or seated
> >         dinners for 90 guests.   
> > 
> >  
> > 
> >       * The Pumphouse is a semi private area located at the front
> >         entrance of the restaurant.  The space has cathedral ceiling
> >         with dangling amber glass fixtures and is next to the marble
> >         topped bar and open kitchen which gives a peek into the
> >         culinary action.  Guests are entertained by lively music
> >         playing overhead, while enjoying spectacular views of Lake
> >         Merritt.  This space is perfect for cocktail receptions of
> >         75 guests or seated dinners for 20 to 60 guests.   Partial
> >         rental available for smaller groups. You can also add on The
> >         Private Dining Room if your count increases or if you need
> >         room for entertainment
> > 
> >  
> > 
> >       * Our Private Dining Room is an intimate room with garden
> >         views of Lake Merritt Park.  The space can accommodate 36
> >         guests for a seated meal or up to 40 guests for reception
> >         style.  This room also has a cozy gas-burning fireplace,
> >         illuminating wine racks and a large flat screen monitor
> >         perfect for presentations.  You will find this room ideal
> >         for board meetings or small social gatherings.  
> > 
> >  
> > 
> >       * Outdoor Dock Space is also an available for groups of 40 to
> >         60 guests who wish to celebrate al fresco style.  It's a fun
> >         & festive way to celebrate!     
> > 
> >  
> > 
> >       * A Restaurant Reservation in the Lake Room for groups of 20 &
> >         under can be made by contacting the Hostess directly at
> >         #510-735-9047 x0  
> > 
> >  
> > 
> >       * A Partial or Full Restaurant Buyout is an option for groups
> >         120- 400 guests.  Pricing and availability are up to the
> >         owners discretion
> > 
> >  
> > 
> > Thank you again for choosing The Lake Chalet.  Attached please find
> > our 2018 Policy Page (rentals & minimums) and Seasonal Banquet Menu
> > Options. You are welcome to view the facility anytime from 11am –
> > 11pm with our Hostess.  Once you have seen the space and are ready
> > to move forward, I am more than happy to assist you with your event
> > planning needs by creating a custom proposal to your liking.  
> > 
> >  
> > 
> > Feel free to contact me if I can be of further assistance with the
> > planning of your special celebration.  I'm in the office Monday -
> > Friday from 8am - 4pm.    
> > 
> >  
> > 
> > I look forward to hearing from you soon!
> > 
> >  
> > 
> > Yours in Hospitality,
> > 
> >  
> > 
> > Chris Ciszewski
> > 
> >  
> > 
> > Event Sales Manager
> > 
> > Chalet Restaurants
> > 
> > 510.653.8282 (Main)
> > 
> > 510.653.8697 (Fax)
> > 
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> >  
> > 
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