Karen, I certainly hope that Rhodes is not in the picture again for this year.  I can tell you that no one at our agency that attended had anything good to say about it, from the location all the way down to the food which was cold and by the time we got in the line, they were out of some things.  I know the Union paid alot of money for that fiasco and they really did get ripped off.  Out of the three that I have attended, the Crowne Plaza was the best, Quidnesset was ok and Rhodes a total disgrace.  Whatever is done, hopefully, it will still be a buffet format rather than a sit down, at least that way people have a choice.  But I can tell you that quite a few people won't even consider going if it's at Rhodes again.

Hi there, thanks for asking for our input.  I think Rhodes was a great location.  I was toward the end and my food was a little cold, but it was good.  They were rationing the ravioli which was delicious--I hope you can get that again.  Overall I think it was a great party and would like to see it a Rhodes again.  The band was ok, but was pretty loud and not as good as last year.  I like the idea of a band.  It's supposed to be a snazzy party, right?  I hope this helps.