2009 Awards Banquet

[bgriggs]

January 30th, 2010 - 6PM

Piccadilly Inn University
4961 North Cedar Avenue
Fresno, CA 93726-1087
(559) 224-4200

MAP (http://maps.google.com/maps?client=safari&rls=en&oe=UTF-8&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=piccadilly+inn+university&fb=1&gl=us&hq=piccadilly+inn+university&hnear=Fresno,+CA&cid=0,0,17698717902198394131&ei=qIpCS5mHJJCOtAO83pXDBA&sa=X&oi=local_result&ct=image&resnum=1&ved=0CBAQnwIwAA)

$25 per person - Chicken or Tri-Tip

The raffle prizes for the awards banquet will not be provided by the club this year. We are asking that you bring a raffle prize valued around $20 if you'd like to be entered into the raffle, you will be given a raffle ticket in exchange for the prize brought.

There will also be a 50/50 raffle to generate money so that the club may purchase some much needed loaner helmets.

Just to clarify this is completely separate from the event chair awards and class winners.

[pikerttrash]

What is a good price per person to be looking for $25 - $30 sound good??
And, how many people are we expecting?

[bgriggs]

We unofficially said to keep it close to $20 per person at the meeting.

[50Cobra]

Per award or is this per plate to eat?

[bgriggs]

Per award or is this per plate to eat?

Both. $20 is the recommended value of the prize for the raffle. We also want to spend about $20 per person for the meal.

[JFine]

FYI:
Our Awards that the club is giving out are paid for by the club so these prices do not effect them.

[pikerttrash]

Ok guys, this is what I have so far.

AMF Sierra Lanes is going to charge for their room (i kind of forgot that its free to Mex-Am for our tournament, sorry)... some where around six to eight hundred. This DOES NOT INCLUDED DINNER.
I'm still waiting on Rib's N Tip's (the caterer) but I know that I can get the food price around $18 per person...

So, room and food for $30 to $34 per person (min 50 guest) or $24 to $26 per person (min 100 guest)

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I forgot that I have a connection at the Piccadilly Inn University (my sister-in-law)

So this is what she can offer to the club:

#1 A plated dinner, salad, and drink (non-alcohol) for $25 per person.
This does not include a dessert which we can bring in our own and they will wave the $50 cake cutting fee.

#2 A Buffet dinner with choice of the following:
choice of two salads, choice of one vegetable, choice of two starches, choice of two entrees, and dessert for $30 per person.

She is waving all other fees that are associated (room rental, etc.)
She will also have a no-host bar setup with a $250 drink minimum that she will lower to $150.

These prices include tax and gratuity

So what do you all think????

[schrotacular]

mmmmmm ribs n tips, thats good eats

[bgriggs]

mmmmmm ribs n tips, thats good eats

+1 for a family friend

[2159ClassicRed]

Piccadilly Inn University looks best for me.

[pikerttrash]

I have more information on difference venues and it seems to me that pricing will be, for any of them, around $25 to $30 per person. Josh I'm waiting on your dad with info about his places he was looking into. PM me with it and I will create a spread sheet that compares them all.

:cool:

[pikerttrash]

Update:

I'm still looking into other venues and pricing.... I just didn't want you guys to think that the ball was drop. Josh, I still need some info from you dad about grand occasions.

By the way, if any of you have suggestions or comments, please post them and I will take a look:cool:

[50Cobra]

Lets just do the party at my house! BYOB and I will cook some dogs and burgers. :D

[JFine]

Tony,
My Dad has tried calling you on several occasions but it seems as though you are not getting the messages. Please respond to this post if you would please. From what I heard the pricing is REALLY GOOD, but you will need to work it out with him.

[pikerttrash]

Hey Josh, Got the message that he got some info.... give me a call today

[50Cobra]

Any updates on this? Is the 30th of Jan a solid date? I need to put in for the day off ASAP.

[pikerttrash]

UPDATE:

As of today, I have contacted several venues. 90% of these are between $25 and $30. I have one more place to contact today and then I will be given my opinion on where we should have our banquet.

I do have one question for all of you:
Should I request a bar? Personal, I will be doing a little drinking that night.

I do have a good price for the Picadilly Inn University and if we do use them, I know that I can get good room rates for those of you that are coming out of town and would like to stay the night.

[SmokeyBear]

tony for doing the research. Yes on the bar. Not that there has to be one in the room, but at least avalable in the building.

But, our most critical question, the one we all want to know:
Is the 30th a firm date? Yes or No?

[pikerttrash]

I will have the final answer about the date tomorrow..

[50Cobra]

I will have the final answer about the date tomorrow..

Thanks buddy

[pikerttrash]

Ok everyone....

I finally got all the quotes in and Picadilly Inn University is the best bet. Granted all the others are about the same price, but Picadilly will bring in a "no host" bar with no added cost. It will be a buffet style with two mains, two veggies, one starch, two salads, and dessert. I'm gonna have a meeting with their catering supervisor next week and maybe get them to throw in appetizers for free.

We will need to get at least fifty (50) people to attend
(this was the same for all the places that I contacted).

[SmokeyBear]

Good work Tony. I've worked with Picadilly, and been to banquests there, a few times. It's a good place, Now we know where, but still not when.

Will it be Jan. 30th? YES or NO?

[dbratten]

Good work Tony. I've worked with Picadilly, and been to banquests there, a few times. It's a good place, Now we know where, but still not when.

Will it be Jan. 30th? YES or NO?
And, historically, is 50 a realistic number of attendees?

--Dan

[pikerttrash]

Sorry..... Yes it's the 30th, and I don't know it 50 is realistic but I know they will work with us since I do have some pull with management

[SmokeyBear]

And, historically, is 50 a realistic number of attendees?

--DanThere was a time, yes, but not recently. If every body who came brought a guest, we'll probably make 50.

HINT: Hey Everybody - Bring a guest!

[dbratten]

There was a time, yes, but not recently. If every body who came brought a guest, we'll probably make 50.

HINT: Hey Everybody - Bring a guest!

That's what I was thinking. Although Tony has an in with management I'll guess Picadilly wants close to a $1,500 guarantee which the club may need to make to insure the event. We may want to take a head count real soon to know if this is going to fly.

--Dan

[JFine]

What is the cost? This will probably make or break the decission for some people.
Also, I know there are 20 class winners, so we would need each winner to bring a guest and an additional 10 people on top of that:eek: I hate to say it Tony but 40 is more realistic since this year has been so light:((not enough winners)
Maybe if the club gave donated some free entries to the Raffle for the banquet we might entice a few non-winners to attend.

[pikerttrash]

I'm sure that if we have forty people attend, they will work with us.

The price for this is a flat $25 per person. I will be talking to the catering manager on monday about this.

So I'm going to need a head count guys....


1. Tony R. +2
2. Brandon G. +1
3. Gary L. +1
4. Charlie N. +1
5. Josh F. +2
6. Steven S. +1
7. David S.
8. Corky & Pam
9. Aaron S.
10. Steven B.
11. Gerald S. +1
12. Justin T.
13. Dante S.
14. Keith B. +3
15. Ric Q.


Head Count: 28

[dbratten]

I'm sure that if we have forty people attend, they will work with us.

The price for this is a flat $25 per person. I will be talking to the catering manager on monday about this.

So I'm going to need a head count guys....


1. Tony R. +2
2.
I'm down for one.

--Dan

[glieb]

G Lieb +1 :cool: Tri tip

[50Cobra]

Charlie New +1
Dustin Buterbaugh said he might wanna come. Not 100% though

[JFine]

Tony,
Are we going to have a Power Point Projector available for the dinner?
I currently have a 5 min video done, but I will work on a longer one with all of the video clips from the season I have of different people. Oh, we will need audio too.
Lastly it will be Fine's (3) for the dinner.

[pikerttrash]

Tony,
Are we going to have a Power Point Projector available for the dinner?
I currently have a 5 min video done, but I will work on a longer one with all of the video clips from the season I have of different people. Oh, we will need audio too.
Lastly it will be Fine's (3) for the dinner.

I will get back to you on the power point on monday

[SmokeyBear]

Sorry..... Yes it's the 30thI will not be able to make it on this date. :( Now you know why I was so interested in the date.

I belong to two car clubs. Each club does an annual event in January. Two years in a row they both have been on the same date. Last year I was at the banquet. This year I'll be at the other event.

[Mister2]

Steven Stephens +1

[pikerttrash]

Tony,
Are we going to have a Power Point Projector available for the dinner?
I currently have a 5 min video done, but I will work on a longer one with all of the video clips from the season I have of different people. Oh, we will need audio too.
Lastly it will be Fine's (3) for the dinner.

Sorry man, projector is not available for that day. I did get the screen and table for the laptop.... does anyone have a projector that we can use?

[JFine]

Please clarify
the screen?
:confused:

[dbratten]

Please clarify
:confused:

You know ... a screen --

http://www.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/4091714/2/istockphoto_4091714-presentation-screen.jpg

What's missing is the important part -- the data projector which is attached to your laptop -- which I'll guess is already in use by another group that day.

You can rent a data projector somewhere local if you really want one but it looks like around $100 or more.

--Dan

[JFine]

I thought that is what Tony was talking about but why would the people using the projector not need it?

[Fiatman]

I can get my hands on a LCD projector.....do you need speakers?

[JFine]

Yes on the Projector and maybe on the speakers. I will plan to have the long video looping (no sound needed) for the entire night and a special section video with audio to play before awards. The other option is to bring the PA from the trailer especially if the room is big. They had a mic at the last banquet so we did not need ours, but I am not sure about this place. If we bring the PA from the trailer I can hook up directly to it for the audio.

[dbratten]

I thought that is what Tony was talking about but why would the people using the projector not need it?

Screens are cheap so they have a few but a limited number of projectors -- like maybe one?

[Fiatman]

I can borrow the school's portable PA system and should be able to hook that into the computer.....As for LCD projector, I have my own for presentation, and can easily borrow another if needed.

[pikerttrash]

I got the podeum and that comes with mic and speaker

[JFine]

Keith just bring the one projector. Thanks

Tony good job on getting the Podium with mic and speakers. I wonder what kinds of inputs it has. I will bring a few different cords so something should work.

Well go to get to work on the video:D

[pikerttrash]

Keith just bring the one projector. Thanks

Tony good job on getting the Podium with mic and speakers. I wonder what kinds of inputs it has. I will bring a few different cords so something should work.

Well go to get to work on the video:D

thanks man,

Now we just need to get people to signup. So far I have 13 and we need at least 25. Also, I need to know what you would like for dinner. Chicken Picata or Tri-Tip

[mkiisupra]

Josh, Brandon, anyone...

I have noticed a growing group of people who aren't members of SCCA, however show up to several events. This influx of new talent is a welcome site at our events. Can a weekend membership (the $15) count towards a full membership? I seem to remember a plan for this to encourage folks to move up to annual membership after a weekend or two, but I may not remember correctly.

Why it this posted here? I was wondering if I (or anyone else) could offer a 'Membership Scholarship' to be raffelled off at the banquet. These scholarships could be worth 1/2 the cost of annual membership, offered to anyone not a full member last year, and only valid for SCCA membership (not a check to take home and spend on Thunderbird wine)

We often do this in education for students and families that can't quite make the $$ for trips and projects, I just wondered if we in the SCCA could utilize a similar model for recruitment?

I will have a couple of other raffle goodies, but I cannot make the banquet (stop cheering) and need someone to transport them down to Fresno (Dan B? or any Modesto-types headed down there) Thanks in advance.

Eric G

[dbratten]

Josh, Brandon, anyone...

I have noticed a growing group of people who aren't members of SCCA, however show up to several events. This influx of new talent is a welcome site at our events. Can a weekend membership (the $15) count towards a full membership? I seem to remember a plan for this to encourage folks to move up to annual membership after a weekend or two, but I may not remember correctly.

Why it this posted here? I was wondering if I (or anyone else) could offer a 'Membership Scholarship' to be raffelled off at the banquet. These scholarships could be worth 1/2 the cost of annual membership, offered to anyone not a full member last year, and only valid for SCCA membership (not a check to take home and spend on Thunderbird wine)

We often do this in education for students and families that can't quite make the $$ for trips and projects, I just wondered if we in the SCCA could utilize a similar model for recruitment?

I will have a couple of other raffle goodies, but I cannot make the banquet (stop cheering) and need someone to transport them down to Fresno (Dan B? or any Modesto-types headed down there) Thanks in advance.

Eric G
I'll be happy to take things down for you. I can also come by to pick them up or meet somewhere. Also, thank you for your generosity.

WMs can be applied to annual membership but must be done so within a set time period (60 days?) of purchase and there's a limit of two ($30) that can be credited. I'm sure it's all there at SCCA.com if really wanted to know but for now what I'm remembering is close enough. ;)

--Dan

[pikerttrash]

Question....

Who has the checkbook for the club? I need to get a check to put the deposit on the banquet

[glieb]

Question....

Who has the checkbook for the club? I need to get a check to put the deposit on the banquet
Pam :D The message you have entered is too short. Please lengthen your message to at least 10 characters.

[David Silveira]

I hope this is the right place to RSVP. I will be attending, no guests.

Has any one noticed Erics car in GRMP. Nice shot, way to go Eric, car looks good.:cool:

[David Silveira]

oops I mean GRMS.
Does any one know how to edit a post after it is up?

[dbratten]

oops I mean GRMS.
Does any one know how to edit a post after it is up?

Hi David,

An Edit button -- to the bottom right (along with Quote & MQ & QR) -- is added to make changes to your posts only. You won't see it on posts by others. If I recall, just make the change and save.

There's a thread on Eric's picture in Grassroots.

--Dan

[pikerttrash]

I hope this is the right place to RSVP. I will be attending, no guests.

Has any one noticed Erics car in GRMP. Nice shot, way to go Eric, car looks good.:cool:

thanks David...

[psychostang]

I have the check book. Where do I send a check and for how much?
Corky and I will be attending.
Pam

[pikerttrash]

I have the check book. Where do I send a check and for how much?
Corky and I will be attending.
Pam

Make the check out to:

Picadilly Inn University

Mail to me @

2406 W. Lansing Way
Fresno, CA 93705

[psychostang]

How much:confused:

[psychostang]

Please put us down for tri tip.
If I hear from you today, I can get the check in the mail tomorrow morning.:o
Pam

[pikerttrash]

How much:confused:

sorry Pam.... It's $500.00

[psychostang]

It will go out tomorrow.
Pam

[dbratten]

thanks man,

Now we just need to get people to signup. So far I have 13 and we need at least 25. Also, I need to know what you would like for dinner. Chicken Picata or Tri-Tip

Tri-Tip, please.

--Dan

[50Cobra]

Tri tip for me and my guest

[schrotacular]

So is this turning into an RSVP thread? If so, count me in for a tri-tip :D

[pikerttrash]

It kind of is... They need to know who is having what for dinner.

Aaron, got you down... Thanks

[miatacrosser]

Steven Bradford down for one....tri-tip

[JFine]

(3) Chicken Piccata for the Fines
Somebody has to be Chicken:p

[black_em2]

Sorry I wont be able to make it. Its my gf's bday so she wants to go out!

[50Cobra]

Sorry I wont be able to make it. Its my gf's bday so she wants to go out!

Go out to the SCCA banquet!!!

[black_em2]

Go out to the SCCA banquet!!!

haha I already asked, she said she wanted to go somewhere else

[glieb]

Sorry I wont be able to make it. Its my gf's bday so she wants to go out!

and you didn't say how about dinner & a show???????? :eek:

[Gerald Storvik]

Gerald Storvik plus one other person will be there for the tri tip

[mkiisupra]

Here's a pic of the toolbox I won last year, didn't open the box it came in until last weekend. I just finished the flames/pinstripes, and will box it back up for the raffle at the Banquet.

http://www.pbase.com/egillis/image/121076684/medium.jpg

Enjoy,

Eric G

[50Cobra]

Very cool Eric! You should do my Snap-On box for me! So do we all need to bring a prize?

[dbratten]

I need to cancel as we have friends coming in Saturday afternoon from back east so I can't miss dinner at home.

--Dan

[JFine]

Bring them dan!;)

[pikerttrash]

Bring them dan!;)

Ditto 7890

[Justin]

I will be attending, and I would like Tri-Tip. :cool:

[realseals13]

Count me in! (Dante Sanson) and I'll have the Tri-Tip.:D

[pikerttrash]

Charlie New +1
Dustin Buterbaugh said he might wanna come. Not 100% though

Hey Charlie, is Dustin coming?

[pikerttrash]

I need to cancel as we have friends coming in Saturday afternoon from back east so I can't miss dinner at home.

--Dan

Dan, I take it this is definite?

[dbratten]

Dan, I take it this is definite?

Yes, my wife's not big on hosting dinner parties alone. Plus, it's for an old (literally, too) high school boyfriend and his wife so I need to be there. ;)

--Dan

[50Cobra]

Hey Charlie, is Dustin coming?


Naw, he isnt gonna make it

[bgriggs]

Brandon +1 for tri-tip

[pikerttrash]

Ok, this is where we stand as for head count... 23
I will need a final head count by Tuesday the 26th. This head count just insure that the Chapter does not over pay for the banquet, and that they prepare enough dinner's (tri-tip or chicken) for us.

Thanks to all that have R.S.V.P.'d I will be posting the an updated head count and dinner request in a few day's

[mkiisupra]

So do we all need to bring a prize?


Charlie, thanks for the props, not sure if you'd want me to disgrace your Snap On stuff. I do not have the impression that anyone needs to bring raffle prizes. If anyone can afford to (suggested, $20 max) then by all means add to the pile. However, do not let this be a deciding factor for anyone's attendance to the party.

This is a great event to share and talk with others, bring new folks closer, and touch base with others we haven't seen for a while. If anyone is hesitant due to raffle prizes, just come on out with $ for the banquet, a smile, and open arms to take home raffle prizes.

Need a transport from Modesto to bring down some stuff for ... Anyone close, willing to travel to Atwater/Merced.

Thanks, Eric G

[pikerttrash]

Charlie, thanks for the props, not sure if you'd want me to disgrace your Snap On stuff. I do not have the impression that anyone needs to bring raffle prizes. If anyone can afford to (suggested, $20 max) then by all means add to the pile. However, do not let this be a deciding factor for anyone's attendance to the party.

This is a great event to share and talk with others, bring new folks closer, and touch base with others we haven't seen for a while. If anyone is hesitant due to raffle prizes, just come on out with $ for the banquet, a smile, and open arms to take home raffle prizes.

Need a transport from Modesto to bring down some stuff for ... Anyone close, willing to travel to Atwater/Merced.

Thanks, Eric G

I take it that you are coming to the banquet, and if so, will you be wanting tri-tip or chicken and are you bringing a guest?

[pikerttrash]

Ok guys,

I'm gonna need a final count on who is coming to the banquet and what you are gonna have for dinner. The only reason that I'm asking is to make sure the that club DOES NOT over pay for the banquet.

One question that I have is.... Does the club have an ATM/Visa card to pay the final balance with? They will not invoice us due to other's skipping on the final check.

Thanks

[glieb]

Ok guys,

I'm gonna need a final count on who is coming to the banquet and what you are gonna have for dinner. The only reason that I'm asking is to make sure the that club DOES NOT over pay for the banquet.

One question that I have is.... Does the club have an ATM/Visa card to pay the final balance with? They will not invoice us due to other's skipping on the final check.

Thanks

We Have a checkbook? I assume they took a check to make the reservation?:eek: (yes I know what *** u me means) :rolleyes:

[Mister2]

Steven Stephens + wife confirmed. Tri tip for me, chicken for the Mrs.

[Fiatman]

4 tri tip dinners for the Bullock clan. Thanks

Keith

[pikerttrash]

4 tri tip dinners for the Bullock clan. Thanks

Keith

Thanks Keith

[pikerttrash]

OK Guys.....

I'm making the last big push for RSVP's. I will be giving the final head count to Picadilly @ 5 pm Friday. So, Please RVSP and dinner choice if you haven't already

Thanks,

[JFine]

Tony,
Could you post who has RSVP'd and for how many?

[50Cobra]

What kind of raffle prizes do we want? Car stuff or what?

[Justin]

Sorry about the late call,

Tony, I would like to +1 for me. I conned Eric Sanson to join us... he will be having Tri-Tip. :cool:

[racinric95]

Tony,

Just in case you didn't catch my choice at the meeting, please
put me down for tri-tip.

Ric

[JFine]

Charlie, Yes something automotive related.

Hey Justin, What about your brother Jensen? I know he is not winning anything but he completes the Tang Gang;) Oh and what about Sunny? I know we did not see him much last year but he can make up for it by socializing at the banquet;)

[Justin]

Hey Justin, What about your brother Jensen? I know he is not winning anything but he completes the Tang Gang;) Oh and what about Sunny? I know we did not see him much last year but he can make up for it by socializing at the banquet;)

It's a pretty busy time for both Jensen and Sunny, and my Dad will be working during the hours of the banquet.

Unfortunately I will be the only one representing the Tang Gang this year! :(

I look forward to seeing everybody again though! It's been a long off-season...

[50Cobra]

charlie, yes something automotive related.

hey justin, what about your brother jensen? I know he is not winning anything but he completes the tang gang;) oh and what about sunny? I know we did not see him much last year but he can make up for it by socializing at the banquet;)


10-4 buddy.

[bgriggs]

It's a pretty busy time for both Jensen and Sunny, and my Dad will be working during the hours of the banquet.

Unfortunately I will be the only one representing the Tang Gang this year! :(

I look forward to seeing everybody again though! It's been a long off-season...

Why didn't anyone think about having the banquet at the Tang's restaurant?!

[pikerttrash]

Here's the RSVP list as of 9:50 am today:

1. Tony R. +2 (3 tri-tips)
2. Brandon G. +1 (2 tri-tips)
3. Gary L. +1 (2 tri-tips)
4. Charlie N. +1 (2 tri-tips)
5. Josh F. +2 (3 Chickens) <----- open invitation for a joke :P
6. Steve S. +1 (1 tri-tip, 1 chicken)
7. David S. (1 tri-tip)
8. Corky S. (1 tri-tip)
9. Pam S. (1 tri-tip)
10. Aaron S. (1 tri-tip)
11.Steven B. (1 tri-tip)
12.Gerald S. +1 (2 tri-tips)
13. Justin T. +1 (2 tri-tips)
14. Dante S. (1 tri-tip)
15 Keith B. +3 (4 tri-tips)
16. Ric Q. (1 tri-tip)

Total count: 29

[jrg5066]

Sup all. Noob with the slow 350z. Came out that one weekend where we got some news coverage. Ask Charlie New I'm legit :p

I would like to come. On duty this weekend so I will be taking a break from Sierra Summit. I already did my watch so I aint worried about being called in.

Jose Guerrero -no guest- tritip

[miatacrosser]

Looking forward to tomorrow but I just need a few details. Where is the Pic Inn University? I have an idea but just need it confirmed. What time do things get started? and do we pay at the door?

See you all tomorrow.

[pikerttrash]

The Picadilly Inn University is on cedar and shaw behind marie calendar's and black angus, starts @ 6pm and you pay at the door ($25). Cash or check and check's made payable to Fresno SCCA

[pikerttrash]

Sup all. Noob with the slow 350z. Came out that one weekend where we got some news coverage. Ask Charlie New I'm legit :p

I would like to come. On duty this weekend so I will be taking a break from Sierra Summit. I already did my watch so I aint worried about being called in.

Jose Guerrero -no guest- tritip

got it...thanks see you tomorrow night

[glieb]

Thank you Tony, had a great time. :D

[racinric95]

Thanks again Tony. Everything about the banquet was first class.
A special thanks goes out to Pete for the great pictures used for
our trophies. Josh, excelent work on your Champions video.

Ric

[jrg5066]

..and compliments to the cheff.

[pikerttrash]

I want to thank you all that came out. I'm glad you all had a great time. The awards were awesome, food was great, and we make enough money from the 50/50 to purchase 2 helmets.....Great job guy's:D:D