Not everyone in Wall was thrilled when Fred preserved the site.... Hey, do any of those guys in there (in government I mean) like vintage computers by now? Throw em' a few floppy disks :) On Thu, Oct 24, 2024 at 1:57 PM Chris Fala via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org> wrote:
Thanks, Jeff. Glad you guys are on it!
On Thu, Oct 24, 2024 at 8:30 AM Jeff S via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org> wrote:
The VCF Mid-Atlantic Steering Committee is already developing a plan of action and researching solutions. This issue is not going unchallenged.
On Thu, Oct 24, 2024, 8:19 AM <glenn.f.roberts@gmail.com> wrote:
I'd be interested in hearing from the VCF board with a plan of action on how we as members can help. I (and probably many others) am happy to appeal to the appropriate authorities, either as an individual or as part of a group effort (e.g. petition). We need guidance from the board on what the planned response is... I have lots of questions and things I'm not clear on...
- glenn
-----Original Message----- From: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic-bounces@lists.vcfed.org> On Behalf Of Jeff S via vcf-midatlantic Sent: Thursday, October 24, 2024 7:47 AM To: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org> Cc: Jeff S <jsalzman@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [vcf-midatlantic] No more overnight sleeping at InfoAge
Just to be clear, this isn't InfoAge's decision. They fought for keeping the status quo on this. They are victims, too, if you want to call it that. As far as I know, they haven't exhausted all avenues to get this privilege reinstated.
I, for one, will probably severely curtail my visits to InfoAge if Wall Township's decision remains. I can't afford monthly hotel expenses, especially during tourist season, and I do normally visit at least once per month to help with VCF, and by extension, InfoAge directly.
I'm one person, but when I do visit, my money goes into the community for my food and fun. When I can exercise the privilege of using the bunkhouse, that leaves more money to spread around local businesses, rather than giving most of my budgeted expenses to high-priced lodging.
I'm one voice, but I know I'm not the only one impacted by this decision. Maybe if Wall Township heard directly from all of us, they might see the light.
Perhaps any and all who are affected by this should contact Wall Township directly. It's public knowledge that the edict came directly from them. At least it might let them become intimately aware there is a potential community impact from this decision. If they start receiving direct correspondence from the public, maybe they'll realize this impact. Right now, they don't hear all the voices, so it would be so easy for them to be complacent with their decision. Maybe if they hear of the impact, from the mouths of many, the might (hopefully) understand the bigger picture.
On Thu, Oct 24, 2024, 12:36 AM Jeffrey Brace via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org> wrote:
Wall Township has decreed that the Sandy bunk area may no longer be used for overnight stays. They say that it is an insurance liability. InfoAge has been trying to convince them that it isn’t a problem. InfoAge will lose money over this.
This is very disappointing and I know frustrating to those who have used the inexpensive volunteer stay over. There’s nothing VCF can do at the moment.
VCF and InfoAge will continue to try to convince them, but for the time being no one can sleep overnight in that area.
So unfortunately volunteers will have to find a hotel or other arrangements for overnight stays.
Jeff Brace Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey@vcfed.org
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