Chicago GCA get together dinner??

« **on:** February 26, 2014, 09:37:18 PM »

Would there be interest this year in getting together for dinner at the Erie Cafe? I'd be happy to try to put something together. Please let me know if you are interested. I think a Wednesday or Thursday within the next three or four weeks would be ideal.

« **Reply #1 on:** February 27, 2014, 07:10:22 AM »

I agree. Let's try Thursday March 20. Shelly Solow may be able to arrange a speaker. If not, maybe we could have representatives of various private clubs detail the membership opportunities available.

« **Reply #2 on:** February 27, 2014, 08:06:47 AM »

I am working on a speaker. Should know by Monday

« **Reply #3 on:** February 27, 2014, 08:22:29 AM »

If I can get at least 8 confirmed for Thursday March 20, I will call Erie Cafe and make us a reservation.

« **Reply #4 on:** February 27, 2014, 08:26:25 AM »

Steve,

I'm certainly interested, but can't confirm quite yet. I'll follow up with you...

« **Reply #5 on:** February 27, 2014, 08:45:12 AM »

I believe I can make the 20th work as well.

« **Reply #6 on:** February 27, 2014, 09:26:52 AM »

In. I checked on Revolution Brewery as an alternative venue na they require a minimum of 50 guests to book a private room.

« **Reply #7 on:** February 27, 2014, 09:36:09 AM »

« **Reply #8 on:** February 27, 2014, 09:44:52 AM »

That's the first Thursday of the NCAA tournament. If that date is going to stand, I suggest that it is scheduled at a location with ample televisions.

« **Reply #9 on:** February 27, 2014, 09:49:05 AM »

Quote from: JR Potts on February 27, 2014, 09:44:52 AM

That's the first Thursday of the NCAA tournament. If that date is going to stand, I suggest that it is scheduled at a location with ample televisions.

BlackFinn would work for that purpose but it would nix the speaker. Maybe Wednesday the 19th would work better???

« **Reply #10 on:** February 27, 2014, 09:50:16 AM »

Quote from: JR Potts on February 27, 2014, 09:44:52 AM

That's the first Thursday of the NCAA tournament. If that date is going to stand, I suggest that it is scheduled at a location with ample televisions.

It's funny, from the ages 10-14 I always would have a strange two day bug that would keep me home from school on that same Thurs/Fri...weird.

« **Reply #11 on:** February 27, 2014, 09:54:46 AM »

Matt -

I still have that same sickness as a grown man.

Ironic that Chicagoans are concerned about the NCAA tournament when no school in the state is going to sniff the Big Dance.

« **Reply #12 on:** February 27, 2014, 09:56:35 AM »

The 19th would probably work better for me.

« **Reply #13 on:** February 27, 2014, 10:00:21 AM »

I would be fine with 19. I will check with speaker

« **Reply #14 on:** February 27, 2014, 10:08:52 AM »

Quote from: SL_Solow on February 27, 2014, 10:00:21 AM

I would be fine with 19. I will check with speaker

Let's work on that basis.

« **Reply #15 on:** February 27, 2014, 10:24:01 AM »

Fine. I think we're getting close here.

« **Reply #16 on:** February 27, 2014, 10:31:23 AM »

I would be interested in meeting for dinner but don't think I can make the week of March 20th. Will be in Vegas for the NCAA tourney. The week before would be a lot better.

« **Reply #17 on:** February 27, 2014, 10:35:15 AM »

Quote from: Neil Johnston on February 27, 2014, 09:54:46 AM

Matt -

I still have that same sickness as a grown man.

Ironic that Chicagoans are concerned about the NCAA tournament when no school in the state is going to sniff the Big Dance.

Don't be so sure. If the Illini win the rest of their games and don't lose them like I expect, they're in the dance.

Aren't the play-in games on Wednesday the 19th? We can't miss those.

« **Reply #18 on:** February 27, 2014, 10:39:06 AM »

Am interested in attending but i will not know until March 16th.
Reason is simple: on 3/20, i hope to be at the United Center watching my son's hockey team compete in the (AHAI) IL high school state hockey finals. The semis are on 3/16 and I do hope they also get to play in that game.

http://www.ahai2.org/bhc/2014d47.htm

« **Reply #19 on:** February 27, 2014, 10:49:09 AM »

I can't think of any reason why I wouldn't be able to make it. Consider me in for now.

« **Reply #20 on:** February 27, 2014, 11:29:30 AM »

In the face of this weather, any thoughts or discussions about golf are welcomed. I would like to attend.

I would also prefer a date prior to Thursday of that week, even if it conflicts with the play-in games.

« **Reply #21 on:** February 27, 2014, 11:32:23 AM »

Quote from: Neil Johnston on February 27, 2014, 11:29:30 AM

I would also prefer a date prior to Thursday of that week, even if it conflicts with the play-in games.

I was kidding. Like 99.9% of the public, I couldn't give two shits about the play-in games.

« **Reply #22 on:** February 27, 2014, 11:38:21 AM »

Not sure when my Tourney Calcutta is but how about having it here instead? Best pizza in town since Great Lake closed and they have a private room:

http://spaccanapolipizzeria.com/

« **Reply #23 on:** February 27, 2014, 11:43:37 AM »

I can make 19th or 20th work.

Apologies for not following through on the planning, per the other thread. I've been too distraught over the Hoosiers' horrible season.

« **Reply #24 on:** February 27, 2014, 11:54:39 AM »

Ryan - I knew you weren't serious. Neither was I. Tournament's kickoff will always be Thursday morning.

That said, I would give two shits if the Blue Demons made some kind of miracle run through the Big East into a play-in game.

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