[Barefoot]

We've been using Crispers since we started the luncheons in 2007. Perhaps it is time to consider a change.

The idea of using Crispers was to have a casual location where people could walk around and mingle, cocktail-party style. That usually works better outside on the patio than inside. Where people didn't have to worry about bringing food and munchies and drinks. Where people could arrive early or late. Where no-one would be responsible for food or entertainment and it would be easy-peasy for everyone involved. I think it is sometimes better to have individual tables and then people might feel more comfortable "visiting" other tables.

Originally Posted by bandsdavis

OK, let me make a suggestion. We were there also, and had a great time talking with Steve, Paul and Gail, but I must admit to feeling quite segregated from the rest of the group. There was one long table where perhaps 20 people were able to sit and talk. Paul, Gail, Sue and I had to sit at another table a ways from the larger group, with really no way to communicate with the rest, other than perhaps to stand behind the other table and try to talk that way; awkward at best. Steve was nice enough to come over and join us, and we had a great time. But, it seems to me that the purpose of these meetings is to meet a number of different people, which given the layout today, was difficult. Has it ever been considered to meet somewhere that provides the opportunity to mingle, rather than just sit at tables? Perhaps at a rec center. We were looking forward to meeting more people, but that just didn't seem possible under the circumstances of the layout.

B.