Post #330423 by Scottes on Wed, Sep 5, 2007 12:47 PM

On 2007-09-05 09:20, The Mayor Of Exotica wrote:
I am very much in favor of this! I do think that to avoid legal and philosophical/commercial issues, a private location would be better. Too bad there is not yet a Northeast Chapter of FOM; that would be the ideal location! I also back the printing of certificates, which, if I pull some strings, could be accredited by Okonkuluku University, which could accrue towards the degree of Cocktailology. Fortunately, the Village Elders, which also serve as Trustees of the University, are easily plied with rum.

My thought was that a private function place might be too expensive because there's generally a lot of overhead. And someone's home might be too small, unless there's only a small amount. But you are right about legalities, etc. If there's enough interest then a conference center would be cheaper per person, for sure.

Anyone know how much a hotel/conference center charges for a room for 20 people for 3 hours? I might have to make some calls...

As to certificates, accreditation by Okonkuluku U would be great!