d55 toastmasters road trip 2011 las vegas
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August 2011
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Why a road trip instead of flying?
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Why a road trip instead of flying?
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Why a road trip instead of flying?
• Flight schedules are getting worse (ZERO non-stops)– Your eyes will be red anyways!
• 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!
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Why go with the group, and not on my own?
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Why go with the group, and not on my own?
• 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!
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How much time is it going to take??
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How much time is it going to take??
• 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”
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Road-Trip Philosophy?!
• “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
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What is the vehicle situation?
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So what is the vehicle situation?
• 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!)
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How much is this gonna cost?
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How much is this gonna cost?
• 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
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Examples
• 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
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Examples
• Bus Rental– High-end quote of $10,000
– Holds 56 people
– but if only 34 come through
$300 per passenger.
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