I made a point to be here at Two Firsts Post for this urgent meeting.
It was to start at 1630... but finally did an hour later.
The meeting went on until just after 7 PM.
I think it was a success!
Mike Kozik and Kathrine Hancock were there to talk about the contract to bring Betty Bombers to this Montgomery Street locale to run the kitchen and bar.
The bar area is definitely ready for patrons!
Every one of those tables had to be assembled.
Every one of those chairs had to be assembled.
Every one of those bar stools had to be assembled.
I made sure to thank Eddie Patterson, John Parker, and Brenda Pough tonight and ask them to pass it along to the other American Legion members in their group.
They are the three who met tonight with the new owners of Betty Bombers.
Besides myself, we had Doug Andrews, Billy Cope, and Michael T. Powers.
We met in the ballroom area, at a long, white table with regular metal and plastic chairs.
No need to muss up the bar!
Billy has the wiring done for the cameras and TVs, so that's good.
He's also found out that DISH has a deal for the American Legion that is going to save money.
We're looking to have six large televisions to cover at least six different games for the viewing diners.
Hopefully, that will be coming along within two months.
The folks from Betty Bombers brought several printouts for us.
One had special menu items they were proposing, though I expect the names are up for change to more military-appropriate ones.
Another had specially crafted alcoholic beverages they'd created.
The most important printout, though, was the proposed outlay of capital and equipment that would be needed to put the plan into action.
That last part was discussed in some detail tonight...
but we will be meeting again on Monday, March 9, for more consideration of those contents.
I'm hoping we can all come to an agreement.
Mike and Kathrine had wanted to branch out, as their agreement with Post 135 downtown is fairly limiting.
They were planning to go elsewhere...
and then our need for someone experienced to run a kitchen arose...
and the trial meeting a week ago went well.
Right time, right place, for all parties.
I'm looking forward to our next meeting.
I've even done some homework to prepare for it.
(smile!)
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I was the one who suggested the name "Betty's Southside", to keep some of their street cred.
After all, Betty Bombers has been at the downtown post since 2012, so it's important to keep that brand going.
However, it's also important to let patrons know that this was going to have its own special foods and drinks.
The owners had really liked that name.
I guess I learned a little something being married 15 years to a radio man who dealt with advertising.
(smile!)
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