Next Meeting: April 15

[Bayjove]

Hey all!

Mark your calendars for Sunday, April 15 at 1 PM. Please note that the time has changed to 1 PM because the deli closes at 3 PM.

Gruby's Deli in Sandy Springs at 1 PM*
Glenridge Point Shopping Center
860 Johnson Ferry Road
Atlanta, GA 30342
Phone: 404-236-0060
http://www.grubysnydeli.com/
http://sandysprings.patch.com/listings/grubys-new-york-deli
Map it here http://g.co/maps/fn35y

We want this meeting to serve mostly as a meet and greet for members and as a sounding board for members to make suggestions on what they'd like to see from the chapter. So if you're coming out (and we hope you do!) bring your thoughts and ideas on events, meeting activities, charitable events/volunteer opportunities, and anything else.

If you think you can make it, please let me know by a week in advance so we can get a general head count. If we are large enough we may need to make a reservation to be sure folks can get a seat. Some have asked that we not hold every meeting in a bar and I'm almost certain this place doesn't serve alcohol but you may want to call to make sure (the picture of a bar on the main website is for the Hilton Head, SC location).

Please let me know if you can come out and we look forward to meeting everyone in person!

[Trekker04]

And bring a friend or 3!



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[rocketmike]

Sounds great! The 15th shouldn't be a problem for me

[CaptAmerica]

Sounds like a good day to me.

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[Bayjove]

OK, we have a location and a slightly different time. I'm editing the original post to reflect it but wanted to be sure everyone sees it.

We'll meet at Gruby's Deli in Sandy Springs at 1 PM (not 2 PM)
Glenridge Point Shopping Center
860 Johnson Ferry Road
Atlanta, GA 30342
Phone: 404-236-0060
http://www.grubysnydeli.com/
http://sandysprings.patch.com/listings/grubys-new-york-deli
Map it here http://g.co/maps/fn35y

It's a fairly central location for members, gets good reviews, has a large selection of food, and decent prices.

From what I understand it is a diner-like environment and though one of the pictures on the main page shows a bar, I think that is the Hilton Head location, not the Atlanta one. I don't think they serve alcohol at the Atlanta location so that will hopefully encourage those who don't like bar environments to come out. Feel free to call them and ask if they have a bar if you want to be sure.

Please make a note of the meeting location and time and let me know if you're coming so I can make a reservation for a large party.

We really hope to see many of you at the meeting and hope you bring your ideas and suggestions with you!

[Rebelac7]

see you there x3 people.

[Bayjove]

Great!

Rebelac7, do you mean you +3 or 3 total including you?

So far we have 9 (or 10) confirmed:

Rebelac7
CaptAmerica (are you bringing anyone?)
rocketmike (is your wife coming?)
Trekker
Bayjove
GunTotingHippy
Stan

Just making sure I have a headcount. Will need to reserve a table by the end of this week.

[CaptAmerica]

It looks like I may have the whole family (if kids are welcome).
So 5, or just one if its a no kids thing.



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[Bayjove]

I don't think there would be any problem with the kids coming. We're basically doing this meeting as an introduction for all of us to get to know each other better and to share any ideas or suggestions we may have for the chapter so as long as you're not worried about your kids getting bored, the more the merrier!

That brings our tally to 13 or 14.

Anyone else coming? (And let me know how many you're bringing, too.)

[MaconCJ7]

I'll be the ghost in the corner. Still OCONUS.

[Bayjove]

Macon, no worries. Afterwards we'll post a breakdown of what was discussed and have a thread for those who couldn't be there to submit their own ideas/suggestions for discussion.

[Davo]

Mrs.Davo has other plans, so I'll try to make it out.

[Gamerunner]

I and one of the friends that I brought last time will be attending. I'll try to encourage more but so far its a +2 to our total.

[nathat]

I'll be in Hawaii that week.

[MFCory]

I wish I could make it but still currently in Hawai'i for the next couple months can't wait till I am able to make it do please do post a ban down on what was discussed thanks

[Bayjove]

Just an update that I will be making the reservation this Saturday as it's a week before the meeting and they're closed this Sunday. So if you can, let me know if you're coming by then. Thanks!

[CaptAmerica]

I just found out we have family coming to visit us this weekend... I don't think we will make it.


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[Bayjove]

Sorry to hear that. Hopefully we can meet you next time!

[Bayjove]

Everyone coming to the meeting tomorrow, please remember to bring a list of ideas if you can. Some things we are hoping to cover:

1. Event Ideas - both charitable and promotional
2. Meeting ideas - activities and locations for member meetings and ideas for meetings open to the public
3. Charities and volunteer organizations

Bringing a list is NOT required, but we are really hoping to get input from everyone!

Look forward to meeting many of you tomorrow!