Contact:
Chris Presson, General Manager, INTRUST Bank Arena, 316-440-9015, chris.presson@smgwichita.com
Beth King, King Merj Public Relations, 316-651-5565, kingmerj@sbcglobal.net

(316) 440-9000 ask for Scott

INTRUST BANK ARENA ANNOUNCES PUBLIC GRAND OPENING ACTIVITIES

CHILDREN: SEND US YOUR DRAWING AND BE SELECTED TO CUT THE RIBBON ON JANUARY 2!

ONE LUCKY ‘GOLDEN TICKET’ WINNER TO RECEIVE TWO TICKETS TO EVERY ARENA EVENT IN 2010!

(WICHITA, KS) – Chris Presson, General Manager of the INTRUST Bank Arena, proudly announced the grand opening activities scheduled for January as the community celebrates the long-awaited opening of Wichita’s premier entertainment venue.

Chris is at lunch right now and does not have a vm. But his assistant says he will return his calls as soon as he gets back. we'll see.

Have called both numbers and e-mailed

i also got "out to lunch" from Chris, I sent an email to the other contact and got an out of office reply, what a joke.
I also sent email to info@intrustbankarena, no reply

The more of us that call or emails, they will know that we are not happy with this

Hartman next year??

Here is what I have done I contacted the County Manager, local news and media and expressed my thoughts. I sugest that everyone do the same in their home town. Copy the info that was originally posted, explain how we as a wrestling community will put pressure on the KSSHAA on a furure venue change, explain how the city and county will lose money because of the change. An example is hotels, restraunts, local shops all will lose money in the future, because the Intrust arena will not stamp you and let you reenter without having to pay the full amount again. This is Crap and we need to stand to the occassion and fight for whats right.


Mel

Unhappy fan - here is what I sent
I hope I do not have to show my ID when I get there. May need to wear a costume.


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From: smokeycabin@hotmail.com
To: chris.presson@smgwichita.com
CC: kingmerj@sbcglobal.net
Subject: Unhappy fan
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 20:20:51 +0000

Chris & Beth,

chris.presson@smgwichita.com or 316-440-9015
kingmerj@sbcglobal.net or 316-651-5565

Welcome to Wichita and our new arena. You are welcome also on my following comments. What is this no re-entry policy? I would suggest you change your policy if you ever want to get another high school or kids event at your facility. This is not a 2 hour game and then you leave for the day. This is an all day - 2 day event. People will purchase some of your goods if you greet them properly. But if you use strong arm tactics - I will bet people will be sure to eat a BIG breakfast prior to coming and hold out for a NICE dinner elsewhere. I understand the no coolers deal - I do not understand someone walking outside for a little fresh air, smoke, a favorite snack or product that you do not serve or even some healthy snack. Bad way to start you public relations mission. Unhappy fan who has not stepped foot in the arena yet. Currently - I am working out a meal plan for all the other wrestling parents and fans so they do not purchase anything at your facility - besides tickets.
We are buying gas, hotel stays, etc. dropping plenty of money in Wichita. I am sure another city/arena would gladly open up their arms for this event.

Sean McCarthy



KSHSAA School Wrestling Feb 26, 2010 to Feb 27, 2010 at INTRUST Bank Arena

No re-entry policy in effect. If you leave the arena you will need to purchase another ticket to get back into the event.
(They are not wavering on this. This their policy and they are sticking to it.)

Contact:
Chris Presson, General Manager, INTRUST Bank Arena, 316-440-9015, chris.presson@smgwichita.com
Beth King, King Merj Public Relations, 316-651-5565, kingmerj@sbcglobal.net

INTRUST BANK ARENA ANNOUNCES PUBLIC GRAND OPENING ACTIVITIES

CHILDREN: SEND US YOUR DRAWING AND BE SELECTED TO CUT THE RIBBON ON JANUARY 2!

ONE LUCKY ‘GOLDEN TICKET’ WINNER TO RECEIVE TWO TICKETS TO EVERY ARENA EVENT IN 2010!

(WICHITA, KS) – Chris Presson, General Manager of the INTRUST Bank Arena, proudly announced the grand opening activities scheduled for January as the community celebrates

I just got off the phone with Scott. He said that they will allow re-entry for this event only.

Thats funny, I have been in contact with their office and the County Managers office. The Intrust Arena was very firm that they will not change this at all. You say you got off the phone with scott from where?

Customer Service response: From Beth King in Public Relations

Yahoo! Auto Response‏
From: kingmerj@sbcglobal.net
Sent: Thu 2/25/10 8:20 PM
To: smokeycabin@hotmail.com

I am out of the office until Monday, March 1, and will not have access to email, but please feel free to try to reach me on my cell (393-7231) if necessary. I will be back in touch with you as soon as possible.

I e-mailed him as well. I have a handicapped grandmother that was wanting me to come get her and bring her over to the stadium so that she could watch at least one match. I would have to buy a ticket when I returned with her and another after I took her back. This is not right and I hope the people who are complaining to INTRUST are also forwarding these complaints to KSHSAA so that realize what is being done. The Better Business Bureau would be another nice forward so that they can see that the arena is wanting to reap all the benefits and share with none.
He has not replied as of yet.

beeson, are you serious?

you must have some connections (wink-wink)

good job!

I called Scott at 1:45 and he returned my call at 2:30 and said that they would allow re-entry for the State Tournament.

regarding beth public relations for the arena

notice how she states we can "try" to contact her via cell

public relations finest

Funny how policies are meant to be tweaked every now and then.

This was the wrestling equivalent of the Cuban Missle Crisis!

Hmm, maybe the County managers office rang someones neck

Hopefully, Intrust Arena staff will have a damage control hospitality meeting tonight or in the morning on how to greet customers.

I have just been contacted by the Intrust Arena Manager: They have all of a sudden lifted the no-reentry policy for our tournament. They said it has also been updated on their web site. Now lets Wrestle Have an Awsome weekend to all!



Mel

Got to give them their props in regards to listening and being willing to change their minds. I just received a phone call back and an e-mail confirming to me the change. This was the e-mail:

Hello
The no re-entry policy has been lifted.
Click on KSHSAA Wrestlers on the spinner at
http://www.intrustbankarena.com/ for more info.

Thank You.