I know it's a long way off, but I need to get an estimate of how many rooms we might need to reserve. I'm planning to be there. It would be at the same place as we met last March, Country Inn & Suites, 400 Riverplace, Menona, March 10-12, 2017. If you think you are likely to attend AND will want a discounted room, please post here, or pm me. Thanks!

Posting here does NOT obligate anyone to anything. Just trying to get an estimate. 8-)

Probably be there or at least that's what I'm thinking at the moment. It might only be for one day though but there's a lot of time between now and then to nail it down.

I should add that a big reason this matters is that to get the meeting room, we need to show them QJers will book with them. The rate they are offering is $115 per night for up to 4 in a room, the same rate they are offering to Canoecopia. If you think there is a probability you will attend and want a room, please post. Again, it is not a commitment. I can't predict the future either.

This is not a dinner count. That will come in later January.

Anyone else? I'm planning to talk to them in October to reserve the meeting room and a block of rooms. The more we have, the cheaper the deal...

After discussing this with a couple of board members, we are not going to book a meeting room, or do a block.

We will encourage QJERS to book rooms at the Country Inn & Suites, 400 Riverplace, Menona, WI; March 10-12, 2017. If you visit Canoecopia.com, you can get the discount rate of $115 per night. This is a good deal, and you get free breakfast, free wifi, etc. I have already booked there. If you book there, please post here.

We will plan to do pizzas for whomever can be there Friday evening. Details later.

If we stay at same place, we can also socialize over breakfast bar Saturday and Sunday mornings. This provides at least 3 opportunities to connect with fellow QJERS.

Saturday dinner plans will be announced next year. We hope you will plan to make tracks to Madtown, March 10-12, for our annual rendezvous.

Thanks MuleLars! Let's reconnect in January after bowl season is over. I'm glad you're back on board!

There will be some great news to announce in January. I hope many will make plans to meet up in Madtown.

There is a very nice indoor pool at the Country Inn & Suites and it even includes the water. . One of the nice perks is the included breakfast buffet which provides another opportunity to socialize.

Of course, you're always welcome to join us for pizza. Details will be shared in January. We always look forward to seeing our Spartan friends.

Actually 2 months + 1 week. Winter is long enough. But who's counting? Those planning to attend are encouraged to make reservations as previously posted. We will post more when meals and other details are finalized. We're gonna have a great time!

There will be more information posted here soon. "Planning a Fishing-based Wilderness Canoe Trip" will be presented once again at Copia by Old Salt and Wally 13, sharing some new and updated information.

Information in this thread indicates where QJERS can lodge together. It is NOT necessary to stay at Country Inn to attend Friday or Saturday evening gatherings but it does help to get an affordable rate on their meeting room. Therefore, it helps us if we know you will stay there. Thanks for posting here.

Snowdog and I are planning to share a room.

MP, Is there a discount code or special rate for us as QJers or did you just book with best available? Thanks in advance -- I need to get on this before they sell out or the rate goes up. I'm probably looking at Fri & Sat.

Old Salt wrote on Oct 3^rd, 2016 at 5:13pm:

We got the $115 rate. 
I got a person who spoke with a heavy accent I could not understand her and she could not understand me.  I should have just hung up and called back to get someone else.

Jimbo wrote on Jan 7^th, 2017 at 1:56pm:

Jimbo wrote on Jan 7^th, 2017 at 1:56pm:


Only if you bring a pink flamingo.

Spartan2 wrote on Nov 30^th, 2016 at 1:16pm:

Yep, I live in Middleton and we often meet family and friends staying there for a swim. It's great. Safe travels and enjoy your visit!

My first Copia was '81 and I haven't missed one in the past 10 years or so. Also a big fan of Bike O' Rama. Good weekend in Madison!

Just made the decision to not go to an annual professional conference I've been to every year since 1982 that is same weekend as Copia this year, and do Copia instead.  Part of my New Year resolution - play more work less.  Got a room at (east side) Hampton for $84.

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I'm disappointed to be missing the festivities this year! However, my future bow paddler is expected to be born in late March, and Madison is just a little too far from home - too close to the big day. Have a Spotted Cow for me!

Ranger wrote on Feb 14^th, 2017 at 11:22pm:

Congrats! Get ready for "sleepless in Denver"!