Comments from the Beach

BETHANY BEACH EXPERIENCES

In October of 2007, I had the wonderful opportunity to organize a successful martial arts event.
Success was measured by:
All attendees said they were happy with the experience.
No one got injured, just a few bumps and bruises.
Anyone who taught a class received some payment for sharing their expertise.

Here's what some of our attendees said about:

ACCOMMODATIONS ---
Both houses were beautiful. The beach location was incredible. I really liked that the two houses were so close together. What an amazing view!
It was so nice not to go back and forth from a hotel.
The quality and location of the accommodations were a major factor in the success of the holiday.

TRAINING ---
Gerry Lynch --- All of the training was excellent. The instructors were passionate about their individual training slots.

FOOD ---
Larry did an amazing job. The food was plentiful and fantastic!
The food was absolutely delightful.
I could not have asked for more where the food and refreshments were concerned.
Thank you, Larry!

OUTINGS, SHOPPING, ETC. ---
Nora was a great shopping guide.
Kayaking, knife throwing, training at the beach --- It was more than I could have hoped for.
I enjoyed having the freedom to participate in the activities I wanted to do and relax when I needed/wanted to.

OVERALL EXPERIENCE ---
This has been a wonderful experience that well exceeded my expectations. I would do this again without hesitation. Considering the amount of training and seminars involved in our week in Bethany Beach, I have also had one of the best holidays of my life and made a lot of new friends. Thank you.

Liam Brady simply said --- Home away from home.

I come from a background in Total Quality Management, where my motto was --- If it ain't broke, fix it anyway! So, in an effort to continuously improve our process ---

SUGGESTIONS FOR IMPROVEMENTS
RESIDENTIAL 2008


EVERYONE COMES IN TO THE SAME AIRPORT
MORE CLASSES --- 5 HOURS OF STRUCTURED TRAINING AND CLASS TIME PER DAY
A DESIGNATED PARTY HOUSE WITH A CURFEW --- OR CONTINUE THE PARTY ON THE BEACH
POST A SCHEDULE OF DAILY ACTIVITIES ON BOTH REFRIGERATORS EACH DAY
SIGN UP SHEETS FOR VARIOUS ACTIVITIES LEAVING @ A CERTAIN TIME
MORE OPPORTUNITIES FOR KAYAKING, SWIMMING, KNIFE THROWING, BOWLING, GO KARTS, ETC.
SCHEDULE 2 OR 3 LOCAL OUTINGS INCLUDING A TRIP TO DOGFISH BREWERY IN REHOBOTH, DE
ONE DAY TRIP TO WASHINGTON DC MAYBE INCLUDE UPSCALE SHOPPING
2 OR 3 FITNESS WORKOUTS WITH LELA --- MORNINGS
2 OR MORE GUIDED MEDITATIONS WITH NORA --- EVENINGS
EACH GROUP WILL HAVE A MOBILE PHONE TO MAINTAIN CONTACT
DENNIS AND MISSY WILL BE MORE FAMILIAR WITH THE AREA --- LIMITING LOST TRAVEL TIME
PAID ATTENDEES WILL RECEIVE FORMAL INVITATIONS
OUR MENU WILL INCLUDE 4 OR 5 SHOWCASE MEALS OTHERS WILL BE PRE-PREPARED AND READY TO HEAT AND SERVE HIGHEST QUALITY TO BE MAINTAINED!
KEEP THE GREAT DESSERTS!
WE WILL HAVE TWO MORE PEOPLE TO PREPARE THE HOUSES ON SATURDAY
OFFER TWO POSITIONS AT A DISCOUNTED TRAINING FEE. THESE TWO ATTENDEES WILL ACT AS OUR CLEANUP CREW TO COORDINATE WITH A ROTATING SIGNUP SHEET FOR THE OTHER ATTENDEES TO HELP WITH CLEANUP
HAVE WATER COOZIES
WITH YOUR NAME ON THEM --- FINISH YOUR WATER
--- RECYCLE YOUR BOTTLES
SET UP RECYCLE BINS FOR GLASS AND PLASTIC
BUY MORE DOMESTIC AMERICAN BEER
BUY A CASE OR TWO OF WINE GLASSES
HIRE DALE AS A HOUSE COORDINATOR

ALWAYS OPEN TO OTHER SUGGESTIONS --- JUST SEND US AN E-MAIL




By: Lawson