A note on the Gore luncheon
Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2008 1:19 pm
Much has been said Regarding the Gore Luncheon at the NBC Celebration. But I have one more observation
I have previously stated that I believe it was a mistake on the part of the planners to allow this extracurricular event. It is listed in the NBCC program as Stewardship of the Earth Luncheon with Al Gore. But it was in my opinion less than good stewardship of financial resources when you consider the $ 35.00 per plate for a ticket to attend.
Trudy and I did not Spend $35 for the two of us, for any one Meal the entire 6 days that we where on the road and at the Celebration, and we ate well.
But what I really want to point out is that many (200 or more) of the people who came to attended the luncheon did not attend the rest of the celebration. I say this because I was Working the information booth at the main entrance for an hour before the Luncheon and all during it. Starting about 11:30 and until about 12:15 we had a flood of folk rushing across the lobby from the front door to our booth breathlessly asking "Where is the Gore thing " Or they asked "Are there still tickets available for the Gore Lunch ?" When the Luncheon was over a large percentage of those streaming down the Escalator near our booth headed across the lobby and out the door.
Strangely enough -to me, was the fact that may people where still coming in wasting to attend the luncheon well after it had started. I really felt sorry for one well dressed young fellow who came in about 12:45 (the luncheon was scheduled for 12:00) he has one child in a stroller and was carrying another. He asked if we could page his wife who was at the Gore event -Because - she had his ticket . We had no way to page any one, nor did the facilities management office where we referred him. I don't think he ever found his wife until after the luncheon.
I never promised a perfect meeting just an enjoyable one for folk who hope to see Baptist get together praising God and finding ways to serve others in the name of Jesus. The leadership is asking for suggestions on how to improve any such events that may be held in the future. Many people did accept the opportunity to place suggestions in the offering buckets on Friday evening.
I have previously stated that I believe it was a mistake on the part of the planners to allow this extracurricular event. It is listed in the NBCC program as Stewardship of the Earth Luncheon with Al Gore. But it was in my opinion less than good stewardship of financial resources when you consider the $ 35.00 per plate for a ticket to attend.
Trudy and I did not Spend $35 for the two of us, for any one Meal the entire 6 days that we where on the road and at the Celebration, and we ate well.
But what I really want to point out is that many (200 or more) of the people who came to attended the luncheon did not attend the rest of the celebration. I say this because I was Working the information booth at the main entrance for an hour before the Luncheon and all during it. Starting about 11:30 and until about 12:15 we had a flood of folk rushing across the lobby from the front door to our booth breathlessly asking "Where is the Gore thing " Or they asked "Are there still tickets available for the Gore Lunch ?" When the Luncheon was over a large percentage of those streaming down the Escalator near our booth headed across the lobby and out the door.
Strangely enough -to me, was the fact that may people where still coming in wasting to attend the luncheon well after it had started. I really felt sorry for one well dressed young fellow who came in about 12:45 (the luncheon was scheduled for 12:00) he has one child in a stroller and was carrying another. He asked if we could page his wife who was at the Gore event -Because - she had his ticket . We had no way to page any one, nor did the facilities management office where we referred him. I don't think he ever found his wife until after the luncheon.
I never promised a perfect meeting just an enjoyable one for folk who hope to see Baptist get together praising God and finding ways to serve others in the name of Jesus. The leadership is asking for suggestions on how to improve any such events that may be held in the future. Many people did accept the opportunity to place suggestions in the offering buckets on Friday evening.