[SJAAboard] Revive CalStar caterer?

[Gary Mitchell]

Rob Hawley wrote:
> A number of people have written me to try to figure out a way to restore dinners
> at CalStar.  At this point I am not inclined to do the work to cobble together a
> do it yourself grill.
> 
> I am wondering about calling the caterer again.  A well known "angel investor"
> is willing to provide a meal subsidy so more attendees can participate. He will
> also guarantee that this will be revenue neutral for SJAA. We can set out a jar
> so that people that do not need the subsidy can reduce the investor's
> investment.

Does this angel want to be anonymous?

> I do not plan to take action on this until there is a board vote.  At that point
> it will be too late for me to do anything until August.  Someone will have to
> volunteer to contact the caterer and set up the contract while I am away.

What sort of lead time does the caterer need?

We used to do this several months in advance, but I suspect the
caterer might only need a week or two, (unless they have other
commitments).

Gary