While it has been suggested that we bring a light lunch to eat at noon, it is not appropriate to set up tables in the parking lot to serve a large meal. This would give the impression of the tailgate parties that are common at sporting events.
I laughed when I read this one, Seriously now folks, do they really think that people are going to get the impression that a bunch of guys in suits and modestly dressed women and children eating their lunch in a parking lot is going to "give the impression of a tail gate party." That is too funny.
During the last 4 day assembly that I did not attend it was annouced that there would be no food allowed in the assembly hall beside what was being served at the assembly hall concession stand. Seriously, they told us the only food that would be served during those 4 days would be 2 choices: chili beans or hot dogs. I can't eat hot dogs because of some of the chemicals in them and eating chili for 4 days is not a good choice either. No meals for vegetarians either. I was already on my way out and thinking of not going, but the hot dog and chili bean thing was an irritation to me when I heard it. It was also strongly advised not to leave the assembly hall during the convention. So imagine 4 days in an enclosed building with everybody eating hot dogs and chili...