Over the past few days, I've continued to send out e-mails containing some details surrounding the course, the trip, and other requirements to qualify. One of those requirements is that all students attend a video-conference with Walter Schloss -- Warren Buffett's good friend, former colleague, and extremely intelligent and profitable value investor. I have no idea what to expect from this event, but I hope it provides a good foundation for the eventual course and trip to Omaha. March 31st is a big chance to make a good impression on Mr. Buffett, both as individuals and as Canada's best business school. So, I hope people take it all seriously, from day one.
As of today, all spaces on the private plane have been fully subscribed for, the waiting list only has 10 people left on it as students continue to make decisions about taking the tough "Value Investing" course while also weighing the costs and benefits of the trip to Omaha versus their budgets, and the bus company in Omaha is on board to provide us with some stylish wheels for March 31st. I'm only waiting to hear back from our travel agent about the possibility of securing another small plane for the day for about 40 travelers at a fixed price of about $500 per person. All in all, it looks like this trip is coming together without too many hiccups, political issues, or externalities. Fingers crossed.
Now, the icing on the cake is that 13 members of our prestigious DBK fraternity, so far, booked an early travel package this afternoon, which puts us in Omaha on Saturday morning. The opportunity to see the city, pop across the river to the casino in Iowa, party with some corn huskers, and soak up the vibes of some March Madness B-Ball was irresistible. I just hope they can handle us....
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