Jeff Ream Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 good to see...and I hope BD keeps fighting it. goes to show how screwed up government can be, especially if they smell $$$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fievel Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 Thank you. But everyone who has marched in or helped out a corps is my hero, so please take a bow. Anyone else bang their head on their desk trying to attempt this? I hope that this whole fiasco has caused the Blue Devils and other corps to consider alternative, more stable resources of income. It has always seemed odd to me that corps rely so strongly on a game of chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwillis35 Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 Great News! Way to go city of Concord and the Blue Devils! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Boo Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 Anyone else bang their head on their desk trying to attempt this? I have stock in the aspirin industry. I hope that this whole fiasco has caused the Blue Devils and other corps to consider alternative, more stable resources of income. It has always seemed odd to me that corps rely so strongly on a game of chance. Life is a game of chance. Okay, I'll stop trying to be "deep" now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plan9 Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 (edited) Thanks Jeff for your continued leadership in the BD organization. Dave's and your effort on this was key to it's success. More battles to go, but this is a good sign. And Boo...what you wrote shows why you're a pro. Well done, Sir! Edited July 14, 2010 by Plan9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighBrass09 Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 I have stock in the aspirin industry.Life is a game of chance. Okay, I'll stop trying to be "deep" now. Excellent letter...I really enjoyed reading your articles as well. That one with Scott Johnson and the make-a-wish foundation is incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottgordon Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 I've always thought the bingo situation was odd. I can sorta understand the idea of bingo in support of non-profit organizations. But things get really nebulous when for-profit groups set up bingo in the name of a native American tribe. Then it just becomes a sort of casino in areas where casinos are supposedly not allowed, profiting some mafioso in New Jersey or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snarecal1 Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 I remember working Bingo for the Devs- fun times. (sarcasm) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCIHasBeen Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 As you saw in this thread there was a lot of drama with respect to another bingo operator trying to open a "big box (for profit?!) bingo hall" in Concord.They rammed their way through the system, but were stopped last night at the Concord City Council meeting where the City Council voted 4-1 to accept the Blue Devils appeal, and sending "Pops Bingo" back to the planning commission to ensure the proper legal process for permits and environmental studies are to be done. This is a BIG victory for BD, probably more so than all of our DCI victories, as this means we can keep all of our programs going for now. It does NOT mean that we've "won the war", as "Pops Bingo" is opening a hall just over the hill in Richmond, CA ... TOMORROW ... and they are trying to open one just across the bridge in Fairfield. This Virginia based (FOR PROFIT?) company is trying to muscle into California bingo in a BIG way, so we are still very nervous. THANK YOU to everyone who supported BD throughout this process. The Concord City Council received many hundreds of letters / e-mails from all around the world showing their support for this appeal. It just goes to show that you can make a difference ... THANKS AGAIN! That's great news ... Even if it only forestalls the inevitable. It seems pretty clear from their statement that the City Council has already formed some kind of relationship with "Pop". At least it buys you guys some time. My only question? Why are these guys pushing so hard into a contracting market (Bingo)? It sounds as if the number of facilities these guys are opening in close proximity are going to work against them ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
84BDsop Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 That's great news ... Even if it only forestalls the inevitable. It seems pretty clear from their statement that the City Council has already formed some kind of relationship with "Pop".At least it buys you guys some time. My only question? Why are these guys pushing so hard into a contracting market (Bingo)? It sounds as if the number of facilities these guys are opening in close proximity are going to work against them ... Perhaps the local regulatory bodies are focused on getting the properties into use in ANY form without considering dilution of the market...kinda short-sighted...they might only get a few years out of it before it becomes unprofitable and closed the doors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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