Presentation of HPL Project - coordinating a District-level organizing effort for the 2011 Toastmasters International Conference in Las Vegas, NV

1. 1

2. August 2011

3. Why a road trip instead of flying? 3

4. Why a road trip instead of flying? 4

5. Why a road trip instead of flying? 5 Flight schedules are getting worse (ZERO non-stops) Your eyes will be redanyways! You can bring more than tiny bottles of liquids. Can’t be stuck on the tarmac for hours on end Because happiness is experiences – not stuff!

6. Why go with the group, and not on my own? 6

7. Why go with the group, and not on my own? 7 Lower overall costs when you split gas more ways. Safety in numbers Less driving responsibilities for you individually. A chance to meet and share a unique fun and exciting bonding experience with fellow Toastmasters!

8. How much time is it going to take?? 8

9. How much time is it going to take?? 9 Driving time from San Antonio/Austin to Las Vegas is roughly 19 hours each way with good weather and traffic conditions. Stops will add additional time Amount varies heavily based on “road trip philosophy” Flying out of ABIA to LAS is about 7 hours Includes est. drive times to/from airport and 1-stop flights Actual results vary widely depending on your “road trip philosophy”

10. Road-Trip Philosophy?! 10 “Buns of Steel” Primary values: Controlling Time and Cost Lesser values: Comfort, sleep, side attractions “Let’s not go Carazy” Primary Values: Moderation “It’s all about the journey” Primary Value: Comfort, Sleep, Side Attractions Lesser values: Time, Absolute cost

11. What is the vehicle situation? 11

12. So what is the vehicle situation? 12 Varies widely depending on number of people interested Options include: Caravan cars Borrow / Rent a 12-15 passenger van Charter a 55 passenger bus (with on-board bathroom!)

13. How much is this gonna cost? 13

14. How much is this gonna cost? 14 Undetermined at this time Cost changes dramatically based on: How many people If vehicles have to be rented Per-passenger efficiency of vehicles If drivers must be paid Survey will determine what options are investigated and estimates provided

15. Examples 15 2008 Chevy Suburban 20 MPG Hwy rate, (18 MPG presumed with load) Holds 8 people 3600 miles round trip @ $3.00 per gallon Net cost of $57.35 per passenger. Add two very large cups of coffee - $1.99 each $61.35 per passenger

16. Examples 16 Bus Rental High-end quote of $10,000 Holds 56 people  but if only 34 come through  $300 per passenger.

17. TAKE ACTION! Volunteer for the committee! Talk to Dwayne dwindham@gmail.com Take our survey! Follow the event onFacebook! 17

18. 18