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SBYC Boat Show Instructions
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Directions to Rochester Boat Show
WHERE
Rochester Riverside Convention Center
123 East Main Street
Rochester, NY 14604-1619
Telephone: (585) 232-7200
Facsimile: (585) 232-1510For more information on the Rochester Riverside Conventtion Center: http://www.rrcc.com/
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
From Eastern Suburbs:
490 West to Clinton Avenue. Merge onto Clinton, go 3 traffic lights to Broad Street. Turn left onto Broad. Go through 1 light, parking garage is on the right. The Convention Center is connected to the Garage.Webster Area: 590 south to 490 west, then follow Eastern Suburbs directions (above).
From Further East:
Thruway to Exit 45 (490 west). 490 west to Rochester. Follow signs to DOWNTOWN. Exit Clinton Avenue. Merge to Clinton. 3 traffic lights to Broad Street. Left onto Broad. Go through 1 light. Make a right into Parking Garage. The convention Center is connected to the Garage.From West:
Thruway to Exit 47 (490 east). 490 east to DOWNTOWN. Exit Inner Loop east (exit 13), and take St. Paul Street exit. Turn right onto St. Paul. Go through 4 traffic lights, crossing over Main Street. The South Avenue Parking Garage is on the left. The Convention Center is connected to the Garage.From Southern Tier:
390 north to Rochester. Follow signs to DOWNTOWN (390 north to 490 east). Exit Inner Loop east and St. Paul Street Exit (Exit 13). Turn right on St. Paul Street. Go through 4 traffic lights, crossing over Main Street. The South Avenue Parking Garage is on the left. The Convention Center is connected to the Parking Garage.From the Greater Rochester International Airport:
Take 390 north to 490 east. Follow signs to Downtown, exit Inner Loop east (Exit 13) and exit at St. Paul Street. Turn right onto St. Paul and go 4 traffic lights to South Avenue Parking Garage. Garage is on left side. The Convention Center is connected to the Parking Garage.
WHEN
To confirm the time slots YOU are expected for, check the ONLINE SHOW SCHEDULE from the "Members Only" section of the SBYC web site, OR by clicking the following link...
http://sodusbayyc.org/membersonly/rear_commodore/2005_boatshows/2005_boat_shows.pdf
Overall show dates and times are...ROCHESTER: February 3rd - February 6th
HOW TO GET INIf you have any other questions or concerns, Email: RearCommodore@SodusBayYC.orgThursday, 2/3 & Friday 1/4: 11am to 9:30pmSaturday, 2/5: 10am to 9:30pm
Sunday, 2/6: 10am to 6pm
Simply tell the attendant at the front door that you are working in the booth for Sodus Bay Yacht Club. If you have your membership card with you, you can also show them that. Our booth will be in the 105 to 108 section very near the entrance and to the left across from the "Grand Stairs". In case of emergency (e.g. if you get in a jam and some eager beaver won't let you in) call Michael Shults at (585) 230-5759, or the show manager, David Heimes at 585-770-4269 and POLITELY explain the situation to him.
Directions
to Syracuse (Central NY) Boat Show
WHERE
CARGIL BUILDINGDRIVING DIRECTIONS
New York State Fairgrounds
Syracuse, NYClick HERE for FAIRGROUNDS MAP (in "jpg" format)
Click HERE for FAIRGROUNDS MAP (in "pdf" format)
From The East:
Take the New York State Thruway (Rt. 90) West to Exit 34A, to Rt. 481 South, to Rt. 690 West, look for the Fairgrounds signs. Once at the fairgrounds, look for signs directing you to the Cargil Building.
Click HERE for FAIRGROUNDS MAP (in "jpg" format)
Click HERE for FAIRGROUNDS MAP (in "pdf" format)From The West:
Take the New York State Thruway (Rt. 90) East to Exit 39. Take Rt. 690 East, look for the Fairgrounds signs. Once at the fairgrounds, look for signs directing you to the Cargil Building.
Click HERE for FAIRGROUNDS MAP (in "jpg" format)
Click HERE for FAIRGROUNDS MAP (in "pdf" format)From The North:
Take Interstate 81 South to Syracuse. Take the exit for Rt. 690 West, look for the Fairgrounds signs. Once at the fairgrounds, look for signs directing you to the Cargil Building.
Click HERE for FAIRGROUNDS MAP (in "jpg" format)
Click HERE for FAIRGROUNDS MAP (in "pdf" format)From The South:
Take Interstate 81 North to Syracuse. Take the exit for Rt. 690 West, look for the Fairgrounds signs. Once at the fairgrounds, look for signs directing you to the Cargil Building.
Click HERE for FAIRGROUNDS MAP (in "jpg" format)
Click HERE for FAIRGROUNDS MAP (in "pdf" format)
WHEN
To confirm the time slots YOU are expected for, check the ONLINE SHOW SCHEDULE from the "Members Only" section of the SBYC web site, OR by clicking the following link...
HOW TO GET INhttp://sodusbayyc.org/membersonly/rear_commodore/2005_boatshows/2005_boat_shows.pdf
Overall show dates and times are...SYRACUSE (Central NewYork Boat Show): February 9th - February 13th
Wednedsay 2/9, Thursday 2/10, & Friday 2/11: 1pm to 9pmSaturday 2/12: 10am to 9pm
Sunday 2/13: 10am to 5pm
Simply tell the attendant at the front door of the CARGIL BUILDING that you are working in the booth for Sodus Bay Yacht Club. If you have your membership card with you, you can also show them that. We are sharing our booth with the Great Sodus Bay Association, it will be across from the Krenzer Marine display. In case of emergency (e.g. if you get in a jam and some eager beaver won't let you in) call Michael Shults at (585) 230-5759, or the show manager, Dennis Honeywell at 800-211-3620 and POLITELY explain the situation to him.
Once you get to the booth, ask the person working before you to show you around, and/or look for a large white binder labeled "INFORMATION FOR BOAT SHOWS BOOTH STAFF" for detailed instructions on operating the booth.
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR "WORKING THE BOOTH"
The reason for being at the show is to create recognition and get new members if we can.Talk to attendees, ask them what benefits they would expect or desire from a yacht club, and then respond with appropriate information about SBYC, Sodus Point and and SBJSA.
HANDOUTS: There are a number of (paper) handouts on the table - familiarize yourself with them when you get to the booth. There are SBYC Burgee COASTERS and "BUSINESS CARDS" that can be handed out. We have plenty, but the idea is to hand them to people who stop and chat and not just dole them out to every passer by.
MEMBERSHIP: There are membership packets with applications in the plastic tub under the table. There are also sheets that explain the current Membership Incentive Program. The membership material should not be left out on the table but rather handed to people who express an interest. If someone expresses an interest in learning more about membership GET THEM TO FILL OUT THE INFORMATION SHEET. Make sure their contact information is readable and complete (full first name, address with zip, telephone number) and put your name on the entry too. Give them a couple SBYC coasters, give them one of our SBYC “business cards”, and thank them for expressing interest and leaving their address. Where appropriate, you may also want to point out the directions on the back of the SBYC business cards, and invite them to call Michael Shults to arrange to come out for a visit and a special guided tour of the club.
Similarly, you can invite people to come to the Antique Boat Show, stressing that it's open to the public and an excellent opportunity to visit the club early in the season. There are handouts giving more information on it. You can again point out the directions on the back of the SBYC business cards, and tell them that if they call Michael Shults to let him know they're coming, he'll arrange for them to get a special guided tour of the club.
Don't forget to “sell” prospective members on the appeal of the IDEAL 18 / Small Boat Program. There are handouts giving more detailed information on it. FYI - Some details of the program include:
- Members will be "certified" to use the boats by one of several Certification/Training Officers. Basically, we will go through a check list to make sure potential skippers know the rules of the program, boat/sail control lines, rules around how they should find the boats and how they should leave them when done sailing, etc.
- The existing program features 4 boats available for member use at NO CHARGE for new members (a subscription fee of $100 per year has been instituted for regular members). Members "reserve" the boats ahead of planned use so that we can make sure the proper number of boats are in the water and ready to sail.
- Racing programs include Fleet Racing, Match Racing, Women's Fleet Series and "special events" such as the 100 Years Regatta. We've had weekly Friday night racing which has been very well attended, and may add further races in the future.
- The boats will be available for member use, we're calling it "Open Sailing", weekdays (from say 9:00AM), weeknights (until say 8:00 or 9:00PM) We believe the only time boats will not be available for "Open Sailing" is when the boats are reserved for one of the racing programs.
Have a great show!
The Membership Committee
