We sometimes use Haze or Fog for special events like concerts. However, for either we need to have the fire suppression system turned off and have a very expensive fire watch from our university facilities team.?

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Wendy Johnson
Event Services Manager
Western Washington University
Bellingham WA Read more

Hi Ashley,

We implemented room fees for all groups besides recognized student organizations July 01 2022. We also increased our labor charge back rates July 01 this year due to our high labor costs. Minimum wage is $17.28 in Bellingham. We have a labor charge back for any special set up for all customers, including student groups. We do not…

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HI Harrison,

We don’t have any equipment charges in our building. We have room rentals for departments, department special events and private events. Student groups do not pay a rental fee. We do charge a rental rate for equipment used outside of the student union. We charge tiered fees for set up, technicians, and event staff for all…

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Hi Kathleen,

We separate out our Event Set Crew and Event Technical Crews. Attached are our 2 PD’s.

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Wendy Johnson
Event Services Manager
Western Washington University
Bellingham WA
(360) 223-0006
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HI Kim,

We updated our customer definitions and room rates this year. We don’t charge student groups rental fees. All equipment and custodial is included in our room rental (besides AV for private groups), but folks pay for all set up and technician costs.

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Wendy Johnson
Event Services Manager
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Thanks Roman.

I will be following this thread as we find it challenging to support music at events. I don’t hold the expectation that my student technicians will use their private spotify accounts for events. But we are frequently asked to provide background/filler music during a wide range of events.

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Thanks to all the folks that were so gracious to to send this information about their tables. Also wondering if anyone has made the switch specifically form Virco Core-a-Gator tables. Appreciate it!

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Wendy Johnson
Event Services Manager
Western Washington University Read more

Hey folks,

We have aging Virco Core-a-Gator 6′ tables for our events. I’m wondering what other brands folks use that have similar quality tables. How do Mity Lite tables compare,etc.? I have had about 25 tables break in the last 6 months. I’m hoping not to spend $600+ per table!

Thanks for any info folks can supply.

Best,…

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