Hello Heidi, this is Beth; I'm a NOSHA board member.  Could you give me some more explanation on why you are unable to attend a meeting in New Orleans?  Is it about the time it takes, or public transportation between parishes, or something else...?  And what kind events would you likely attend if they were in Metairie?

 

The regular monthly meeting location is unlikely to change soon -- we have those meetings at the Dominion Learning Center at the zoo because we've been able to negotiate an affordable standing agreement for that auditorium space with a room next door for after-meeting socializing. Our meeting space does have to be able to seat about 50 people, have adequate parking, and have lecture amenities like a microphone, lectern, display screen, etc.

 

We typically have 2 dinner/happy hours and one brunch each month; we could potentially schedule one of those in metairie on occasion if there's adequate interest. Those are just informal socializing events (no formal presentation or anything); is that a sort of thing you'd want to attend?

 

Some events, like the solstice party, are at someone's home, so the willingness to host determines location.  But this is why I'm asking for more specifics on your impediment -- that party was up by city park, and shouldn't be inconvenient at all to reach from Metairie if you have a car. But if you rely on public transportation, then crossing from one parish to the next does add an extra layer of difficulty.

 

So, please give us a little more detail, and our board can discuss what we might be able to do to increase accessibility.

Thanks!

~Beth

 

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