Welcome Party and The Vangroovy Banquet

[schulzmk]

Question, The seating at the Banquet is not assigned is it?

[Stargategirl]

Question, The seating at the Banquet is not assigned is it?

In 2008 it wasn't because there was a limited number of seats. I sat with friends.

[Highlander II]

Question, The seating at the Banquet is not assigned is it?

There are usually a couple of 'Reserved' tables for certain folks, but beyond that, I *think* it's usually open seating. 

[Atlantia]

You will find that it will be a topic of discussion when we get there. At the 1st one I attended, I was worried that all the tables would be full and I couldn't sit with people that I had made friends with. It worked out well because we were all in the same boat. 😊

[nonnie88]

You will find that it will be a topic of discussion when we get there. At the 1st one I attended, I was worried that all the tables would be full and I couldn't sit with people that I had made friends with. It worked out well because we were all in the same boat. 😊

That helps me out then.. cause I wasn't sure what the crack was...
hopefully we can sit with other lovely peoples that we meet

[Atlantia]

Also, the reserved tables were off limits to us, but some of the guests that attended came around and said hello. 😀 we had a great conversation with Colin Cunningham. 😊

[nonnie88]

Also, the reserved tables were off limits to us, but some of the guests that attended came around and said hello. 😀 we had a great conversation with Colin Cunningham. 😊

I can deal with that... !
Hopefully some of them do come and say hello!
Although I'll probably stay silent and stare haha 

[Richard]

Yup we are still discussing the banquet layout. At first it was going to be assigned seating but we are leaning towards a couple of "reserved tables" and then leave it so you can all choose your own places after that.

I think that should make for a more pleasant atmosphere than being told where to sit, plus less hassle both in the planning stage now and on the night with people all trying to check a seating plan and match it up with the tables in the room. It also means any alterations between now and then won't affect pre-assigned seats!

I'm sold on the non-assigned scenario!!

[nonnie88]

Yup we are still discussing the banquet layout. At first it was going to be assigned seating but we are leaning towards a couple of "reserved tables" and then leave it so you can all choose your own places after that.

I think that should make for a more pleasant atmosphere than being told where to sit, plus less hassle both in the planning stage now and on the night with people all trying to check a seating plan and match it up with the tables in the room. It also means any alterations between now and then won't affect pre-assigned seats!

I'm sold on the non-assigned scenario!!

Anything that makes it easier for you guys is a good thing !

[Stargategirl]

I'm sold on the non-assigned scenario!!

Amen!

[Highlander II]

Yup we are still discussing the banquet layout. At first it was going to be assigned seating but we are leaning towards a couple of "reserved tables" and then leave it so you can all choose your own places after that.

I think that should make for a more pleasant atmosphere than being told where to sit, plus less hassle both in the planning stage now and on the night with people all trying to check a seating plan and match it up with the tables in the room. It also means any alterations between now and then won't affect pre-assigned seats!

I'm sold on the non-assigned scenario!!

One of the things we did in 2010 was set up reserved tables for the guests and some other key folks, then auctioned off a couple of seats at those tables for attendees to sit at the 'guest' tables during the banquet.  Which is about as close to 'assigned' seats as we got that year. =)

[Gems81]

Yup we are still discussing the banquet layout. At first it was going to be assigned seating but we are leaning towards a couple of "reserved tables" and then leave it so you can all choose your own places after that.

I think that should make for a more pleasant atmosphere than being told where to sit, plus less hassle both in the planning stage now and on the night with people all trying to check a seating plan and match it up with the tables in the room. It also means any alterations between now and then won't affect pre-assigned seats!

I'm sold on the non-assigned scenario!!

Yes I vote no pre-assigned seating

[Marta_227]

Seating position has been assigned to you when you bought the ticket...

[nonnie88]

Seating position has been assigned to you when you bought the ticket...

For the banquet?? Confused!

[Marta_227]

Seating position has been assigned to you when you bought the ticket...

For the banquet?? Confused!

I thought they were using it for the banquet as well, maybe I'm the one who got confused