Hidden Creek - Good News and ........

[TEPaul]

"I had forgotten to mention, that as in past events,
All checks are non-refundable in the event of cancellation."

Pat:

In that case it should mean some seriously good "whiskey money" for both you and particularly me----correct?  

Frankly, I don't see why the checks need to go to Jennifer---I think they should go to you or better yet to me. You know I'm always reliable to bring them with me at the start of the event but if they go to Jennifer and the event gets cancelled it'll just force me to bug Jennifer for the total return of them to me.

[Scott Witter]

Pat M.

Sorry it has taken me so long to get back to you regarding this event, but suffice to say that I will not be able to attend due to my commitments during construction.

Scott Witter, not Winter

[Jeff_Lewis]

The check is in the mail. I am in for golf, and again, thanks for organizing the event.

[Jerry Kluger]

Checks from myself and Dave Talesnick are in the mail.

[SL_Solow]

Pat; Thanks again for all your hard work.  Is anyone planning on staying in Atlantic City the night before?  Perhaps we can arrange to share a ride out to Hidden Creek.  Let me know if you are interested.  I am arriving in Philadelphia at about 7:30 and being driven to Atlantic City thereafter.

[wsmorrison]

My check for the symposium and golf was mailed this morning.  Thanks again, Pat.  I look forward to seeing you.  Why don't you come to Philadelphia for a day or two afterwards?

[Jason Mandel]

Shel,

Where are you staying in AC the night before.  As of right now I am planning on staying there as well, so most likely I could give you at least give you a ride there.

Also, I wanted to see how many people would be interested in a casual dinner sunday night?

Jason

[Alex Chehansky]

Solow and Jason,
I too will be in AC the night before and would love dinner.  Is anyone playing that afternoon?  I arrive into PHL at noon...

Alex

[cary lichtenstein]

Suggestions on where to  stay in Atlantic City would be appreciated.

Is there sort of an unoffical hotel and/or dinner gathering the night before?

If so, where and what time. I am looking forward to meeting my brothern GCA posters.

[Jason Mandel]

Cary,

If you are going to stay at  a Casino and can get a decent rate the Borgata is the best place to stay.  Its head and shoulders nicer than any of the other casinos.  I am staying there sunday night.

If you don't want to stay at a Casino the Sheraton Atlantic City is probably the place.  But for a sunday night the rates will probably cheaper at the casinos.  The cheaper rates will probably be the Tropicana, but see what you can do at the Borgata.

I would like to help organize an informal dinner the night before, so if we can start to get a headcount of those interested that would be great.

Jason

[wsmorrison]

You guys that are staying overnight should consider the villas at the Seaview Marriott.  They are very nice 2-bedroom suites and pretty reasonably priced.  Some pretty good golf too!  They are not well located to the casinos (20 minutes), especially driving back half or fully lit.  But they are convenient to ACCC and Hidden Creek.

[Jerry Kluger]

I just booked into the Sands Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City for $79 for Sunday night.  

If anyone is interested, I can try and get us into Chef Vola's in Atlantic City for dinner.  It is a very special restaurant where the husband is the chef, the wife bakes and the kids serve.  It is very small and seats a total of perhaps 50 people and it is in the basement of a house about two blocks from the Tropicana and walking distance from most of the hotels including the Sands.  The food is absolutely wonderful and you can only get in if you are referred by someone they know.  Fortunately I've been going there for years and they will accept my reservation.  They do not have a liquor license but you can bring your own wine and they will serve it and there is no charge for doing so.  It is cash only -- no credit cards but it is very reasonably priced and you can usually get out of there for under $50 including tax and tip -- BTW it is Italian cuisine.  

If anyone is interested and I can get an in idea of how many there will be, I can try and call them but I am not certain of how many they have room for.

[Jason Mandel]

Jerry,

I think Chef Vola is a fantastic idea.

Anyone who has never been there needs to try it.  Everything Jerry says about how hard it is to get in are true.  

Chef Vola would be a great idea.

Jason

[Jerry Kluger]

They are closed on Mondays so I will call tomorrow but I need to get an idea on the number as they frown upon last minute cancellations.

[SL_Solow]

As I am not flying into Philadelphia until about 7:30 it appears that I will bee too late for dinner.  But let me know if my arrival time fits.

[Patrick_Mucci]

Those wanting a CADDY should indicate same with a note accompanying their check.

Hidden Creek has caddies, but, if the turnout is such that more caddies are needed, perhaps they can recruit some from nearby clubs.

If you request a CADDY you will be responsible for the base
$ 45  caddy fee.

[Patrick_Mucci]

 7:45 -  8:00 am  Check In
 8:00 -  8:45 Breakfast

 9:00 -  9:45 Roger Hansen - The concept, construction and
                                        completion of Hidden Creek

 9:45 - 10:00 Break
10:00 - 10:45 Bill Coore - The choice, the land, the
                                   design and building of Hidden Creek
 
10:45 - 11:00 Break
11:00 - 11:45 Jeff Riggs - The construction and maintainance
                                    of Hidden Creek

11:45 - 12:45 Lunch
  1:00 -  5:30 - Golf
  5:30 -  6:30 - Cocktails & Hors D Oeuvres

The Breakfast, Lunch and Hors D Oeuvres menu is terrific, as are our three speakers.

The cost for the event is as follows

Symposium only                  $ 115.00
Symposium and Golf             $ 195.00 (includes cart)  

If you plan to stay for dinner after Cocktails and Hors D Oeuvres, you should indicate your intentions when submiting your check.   Dinner and beverages will be the club's standard menu that night.  Dinner may be paid by cash or credit card.
Charging to one's club will NOT be an option.
Dinner will cost approximately $ 51.

You should also indicate if you would lide a caddy.  
Caddies may be assigned per foursome or reserved, depending on the number of requests and the number of available caddies.

Checks for the event, for either $ 115.00 for the symposium or $ 195.00 for the symposium and golf, should be made payable to Hidden Creek and should be sent ASAP to:

Jennifer Hansen
The Hidden Creek Club
75 Asbury Road
Egg Harbor Township, N.J. 08234

Due to the short time between today and the event on May 16th, checks need to be forwarded as soon as possible.

Please note on your check "May 16 HCAGT", so that the club can identify you as an attendee, and post receipt.

Directions to the club are posted on the Hidden Creek website:   http//www.hiddencreekclub.com

Also on the website is Ran's review of Hidden Creek and a brief bio on Roger Hansen.

We've prepared a great panel, a great menu, a great venue and a great day for interested GCA.com'ers.

Again, please forward your check ASAP as time and attendance are limited.

If you have any questions please contact me at   pmuccijr@optonline.net

Thanks

P.S. As a reminder, no cell phones.
      The dress code is common sense, but shirts must be  
      collared, tucked in, caps with the bill forward, no jeans.
      You know the drill.  

      I look forward to meeting everyone.

[Billsteele]

Pat-My check for the symposium and golf went out today. Thanks for putting this together.

[Patrick_Mucci]

Et. Al.,

It's possible that the golf will be sold out.

If so, I will try to notify you ASAP.

Please let us know, if you can't play golf, will you still attend the symposium.

Thanks.

[Alex Chehansky]

i sent my check in today for golf and symposium.  If we are on the original list, does that mean we are included for golf?

look forward to meeting you and everyone at the event.
thanks for the set up work.
Alex

[cary lichtenstein]

I sent in my check for golf and the symposium today

Pat: Thank you for your hard work putting this together.

Cary

[cary lichtenstein]

Jerry:

Count me in for dinner

Cary Lichtenstein

[scott_wood]

Jerry, please count me in if , big if, we can eat @ 8/8.30ish....
scott wood

[Patrick_Mucci]

Those planning on attending should complete and enclose the following form with their check.

Name of Attendee.

_____ I will attend the symposium @ $ 115
 
_____  I wish to play golf following the symposium @ $ 80

_____  I would like to reserve a Caddy @ $ 45 + tip
          (paid directly to caddy, per bag.)

______ I plan on staying for a la carte dinner

Please remember, in order to be eligible to play golf you must attend the morning symposium.


Alex Chehansky,

No, not at this time.

[wsmorrison]

Pat,

I already sent my check for $195 to Ms. Hansen before the latest instructions.  Am I OK with not filling out a form?  What if I wanted to carry my own bag, is that OK?  If not, I'd like to get a caddie.  Shall I call Ms. Hansen and try to arrange?  Sorry for all the questions.  

I'm not planning on staying for dinner at this time.  How soon do you need to know the number of guests for dinner?

Regards,
Wayne