WEDNESDAY 2/1

SR368
TODAY:
-Chapter 2 discussion questions 7-12 were due.
-I handed out this week's SBJ.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 2.  Our discussion focused on event/facility management as a process.  We will finish discussing Chapter 2 on Friday.

HOMEWORK:
-Andy Grimes will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Read the following SBJ articles & answer the Discussion Questions:
A) Cover: "No Room, No Vacancy At Indy"
1) Why are prices for hotel rooms historically high for the Indianapolis Super Bowl?
2) Where are large corporations hosting client hospitality?
3) What sporting event is expected to have good hotel rooms at 1/3 the price of those in downtown Indianapolis?
4) How much are rooms at the La Quinta selling for?
5) How much will the La Quinta rooms sell for the week after the game?
6) How many hotel rooms within an hour's drive are Super Bowl host cities required to have by the NFL?
7) How many rooms in or near Indinapolis did the NFL contract for use?
8) By population count, Indianapolis is the smallest Super Bowl host since what city?
9) The problems with hotels is making what alternative more popular?
B) Page 20: "Fans First As Event Rolls Into Indianapolis"
1) What stadium hoted last year's Super Bowl? 
2) How many temporary seats were ruled usafe at last year's Super Bowl?
3) What made getting around the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex difficult last year?
4) What NFL stadium has the most backstage exhibit space?
5) What 2 venues will host all official Super Bowl activities?
6) What is the only outdoor event taking place at this year's Super Bowl?
7) When & where was the last Super Bowl hosted by a cold-weather city?
8) What company is the official concessionaire of Lucas Oil Stadium?
9) The total capacity for the Super Bowl will be in the range of what attendance number?

IC212
TODAY:
-Drucker Chapter 2 discussion questions 5-8 were due.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 2.  Our discussion focused on why & how the customer is in the driver's seat.

HOMEWORK:
-Mikey Connor will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-No new discussion questions.

MN371
TODAY:
-No new discussion questions due.
-We finished our discussion on the history & business of beer.  Our discussion focused on the difference between large & small breweries & the 3 tier distribution system.

HOMEWORK:
-Check out this article about beer & the Super Bowl.  Are You Ready For Some Brewskis?
-The discussion questions for the Foreward, Preface, & Introduction of Brewing Up A Business are due on Friday.