I am not really into golf, but I am into hitting on the beverage cart girls and CF. Count me in! I am west coast, so I will be flying wherever you have it. However, if you're interested in having it in Atlanta; I am a member of several courses even though I never play.
-Matt > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On > Behalf Of charles arehart > Sent: Friday, May 24, 2002 3:55 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [CFTALKTor] CFGolf event? > > Speaking of golf (in my previous note about the nice weather here in DC), > I > was talking with some CFUG managers in Boston last week and we found that > quite a few of us were into golf. It got us thinking that maybe a CFGolf > outing might be fun. It could be done in such a way that we play golf in > the > morning to mid-day, and then have tech sessions in the afternoon. Whether > it's one day or two is up for debate. > > The golf could be made to be totally for fun and socializing, playing > games > that eliminate any competition or even need for golfing skills, and > switching partners multiple times in the round to maximize networking > (some > may be familiar with these sorts of games as they're often used in benefit > and social tournaments to keep it enjoyable for all). > > It so happens that most of the folks I was talking to were in the northern > US states (from NY to Minnesota), so if we pull it off up there (or down > there, to you lot!), folks on this list would be most welcome. I'll be > curious what you may think of the idea. It's the first I've mentioned it > publicly. > > Hey, maybe I can get Kevin and Byron to organize it. NOT!! :-) They need a > well-deserved rest from any event organization after the stellar CFNorth. > I > doubt any regional event will ever meet the standard they've set. > Actually, > I'd most heartily welcome both of them as guests of honor at the > event--again, doesn't matter if you play golf, you two. > > Since I've not given any serious thought to a location, I can't know what > the costs will be. Most such golf weekends end up being a couple hundred > bucks for the golf and food, and hopefully we'd get a seminar room thrown > in > for a couple of hours. Accommodation costs will vary, too, with the chosen > location. > > So that those on the list who aren't interested aren't annoyed by such > notes, if you just want to say "I'm interested", please drop me a note at > [EMAIL PROTECTED] It's not a commitment. I realize that location > and > date (and cost) may play a big part in people's interest. I'm just kind of > testing the waters. BTW, if anyone has recommendations for a course that > might be compatible with this idea (not too expensive, with a room for > seminars, perhaps close to highways and/or an airport), let me know that > too > off-list. > > For those who may be curious about the response (or whose interest may > depend on the response), I'll tally up a summary and report back to the > list > at the end of next week. > > /charlie > > > - > You are subscribed to the CFUGToronto CFTALK ListSRV. > This message has been posted by: "charles arehart" > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To Unsubscribe, Please Visit and Login to http://www.CFUGToronto.org/ > Manager: Kevin Towes ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) > http://www.CFUGToronto.org/ > This System has been donated by Infopreneur, Inc. > (http://www.infopreneur.net) - You are subscribed to the CFUGToronto CFTALK ListSRV. This message has been posted by: "Matt Liotta" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To Unsubscribe, Please Visit and Login to http://www.CFUGToronto.org/ Manager: Kevin Towes ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) http://www.CFUGToronto.org/ This System has been donated by Infopreneur, Inc. (http://www.infopreneur.net)
