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Hi Paul and Cheryl, At the Board meeting this week, we briefly discussed the
summer picnic and I have a few questions to run by you. 1) First of
all, THANK YOU so much for volunteering to host and chair the picnic. From what I’ve been told, it’s
been several years since the club has actually been able to have an August
picnic. 2) I have in my
notes that you were considering two dates – the 3rd and 4th
Saturdays in August – that would be August 16th or August 23rd. Someone on the Board thought that
Seafair was usually the first Saturday, but you had indicated that it was on
August 9th, which is the second Saturday – and I do remember
that you wanted to avoid any conflict with Seafair. 3) In the past,
the picnic has been a pot-luck barbeque.
The club will be providing plates, plastic-ware, napkins, cups, and drinks
(No Alcohol). We also discussed
providing the meat or having everyone bring their own
to be cooked there. I don’t
personally think that having everyone bring their own meat to be cooked there
is a good idea UNLESS we have several grills available. We could have several people bring their
grills to add to the chaos. My
personal opinion is that the club should provide the hamburger, hot dogs, and
chicken to be cooked on one (or possibly two) grills. This discussion at the Board meeting led
to a NOVEL IDEA! - Let’s ask
the Winchesters how THEY want to do it! 4) Regardless
of how you decide to handle the barbeque-specifics, we will have the membership
sign up for and bring the remaining fare – e.g. buns, baked beans,
salads, condiments, pickles, deserts, etc. 5) What else might
you need - such as extra chairs, folding tables, supplies for kid’s
activities, etc. Would you please discuss these questions and let us know
your ideas before the next board meeting (which is on May 22nd
) by replying to my direct email address rick-rose@attbi.com . Thanks again! Rick GSAS Secretary/Historian p.s. Check out the website! You are officially listed as the Picnic
Coordinator for the whole world to see. |