Party Online – October 24-25, 2009!!

For the 2009 convention events, we are organizing ways to include those who cannot travel, but still want to participate in raffles and some fun. The details haven’t been worked out, but we welcome your comments here for suggestions on what you would like to see online in conjunction with the global event

New York Details!

We are very pleased to announce that the Birthday Bash will be held on Saturday October 24th at

St. Andrews
140 West 46th Street
(their new location)
4pm-7pm

The party will include a complete buffet (Hors d’oeuvres, 3 main dishes)
1 hour open bar
(the next 2 hours will be a cash bar)
$69.00 per person
to be paid thru Paypal only…..email roro9093@aol.com
“After Party” ~ main floor St. Andrews!

As always, we will have plenty of Gerry/Scottish related items in the raffle. We are also hoping to
have some NYC related items, and just plain irresistable stuff as well. (this is where we need
everyone’s help and genorosity, as in years past.) St. Andrews is looking forward to hosting us this
year and its upstairs party room is ideal. Finally…they have a room to accomodate the Gerry fans!
Let me or Rosa know what you are planning to bring for the raffle when you decide, in order for us to keep a running list and hint at any “big ticket” items. We also hope to have a little surprise or two…no Gerry isnt joining us…hence the “GERRY WILL NOT BE ATTENDING THIS EVENT” notice.

NicoleD has graciously volunteed to head up the Raffle gathering…we’re hoping that our buddies
Cinderella and Denise57 will help set up again since they all did such a bang-up job last year.

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And since after 5 years we may be running short of Gerry/Scottish related ideas for the raffle, we’ve decided to have a theme this year…its going to be called ” Six Degrees of Gerard Butler” …so that gives us tons of leeway…and lots of fun things to work with! (you can put a little tag on each item tracing its relationship to Gerard. Should be very interesting.

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In keeping with simultaneous worldwide party theme… we had to keep the party to this date.
Since the weather is often wacky (who could forget last years monsoon?)…the “after party” is simply
down a flight of stairs!!! And if you get drenched this time…well…”say no more say no more” as Monty
Python used to say! rotfl

As of this writing Rosa and I are not sure which charity will receive the proceeds of everyone’s
generosity..but rest assured, it will be a good one. We will certainly keep you posted.
And we are sure that a tidy sum will be raised thru eveyone’s heartfelt donations.

Rosa and I will be adding hotel suggestions, and activity suggestions to this thread for those of you who will making a long or short weekend of it. But these ideas are strictly on an independent …gather a few friends and go on your own basis. (not like a hardcore convention since nyc is in itself a very eclectic mix!) However, we welcome volunteers for any activity organizing). So mark your calenders and check back now and then to see our progress. This should, as in the past years be so much fun…we look forward to another successful bash and catching up with all our friends.

Donna and Rosa aka RoRo and Secondchancetart

New York Event Location Chosen

St. Andrews Restaurant and Bar, at their new location, has been selected as the location of the New York City event, to be held on Saturday, October 24, 2009.

St. Andrews is now located at 140 West 46th Street, New York, New York with a tradition of kilted bartenders and MORE room than in their previous location! St. Andrews now has two floors and private party space.

Visit their website for a look around! http://standrewsnyc.com.

Glasgow Horror Walk

When visiting some of the oldest regions of the town, you will learn of associated tales of devilish pursuits, murder, death, and disease. The entertaining stories and legends will involve the highs and lows of the city, which include cases of body snatching and witchcraft. Some say there are many surprises hidden along the way.

More info to follow…

Glasgow Celtic Football Club Tour

Experience first hand, Celtic’s heritage and culture that has made the club famous and renowned the world over. By visiting the Celtic Visitors’ Centre, you can take a guided tour of the stadium as well as taking a trip through the history of the club through our various informative and impressive exhibitions and auditorium.

Travel

What will the weather be like in Scotland?

Weather obviously differs, especially in Scotland – but I think it’s safe to advise that you pack some warm clothing.

Main Event

I want to donate something for the raffle – how do I do this?

Firstly – THANK YOU!

As ever, we greatly appreciate the donations we receive for the raffle, and from past experience we know that your efforts are wonderful and varied, so anything you can add to the raffle would be most gratefully received.

Email Debi with your donation suggestion.

Will there be a raffle?

Yes, there will be a raffle – details to follow

Is Gerry coming to the event?

No, Gerry is NOT attending.

What’s the general schedule of events for the night?

This will be finalised nearer the time, but we go with the opinion of “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!”.

So, as with previous Conventions, we will have a DJ on the night, and a few nice extras (not Gerry!)

What time does the event finish?

The event finishes at 2am.

What’s included in my ticket cost?

Included in your ticket is:

1.  Entry to the Convention
2.  Buffet
3.  Free gift

Is there a dress code for Glasgow Convention?

It’s dress-to-impress. No jeans or trainers/sneakers.

Other events around Glasgow Convention

Other events will be planned as usual around the Glasgow Convention, such as the ever-popular Celtic Tour and Glasgow Horror Walk.

More details will follow, and if anyone has any ideas please do let me know!

As usual, we are also asking for any “tart donations” for the raffle.  We know that a lot of you out there have very special talents and skills and are very creative.  Please do feel free to email me with your suggestions!

Thistle Glasgow Hotel – Official Convention Hotel

Scotland’s largest city, Glasgow now rivals London as a place to shop, dine and do business. In the city centre, the so-called ‘Golden Z’ formed by Buchanan, Sauchiehall and Argyle Streets is basically two-and-a-half miles of shopping heaven – which just happens to be where you’ll find Thistle Glasgow.

Visit the Thistle Glasgow Hotel Website.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Room rates for the event have been agreed with the Thistle Hotel at the following:

£100 double room including breakfast per room per night

£90 single room including breakfast per room per night

Please DO NOT contact the hotel yet, as they are currently arranging a code to quote for bookings specific to this event.  We will be putting the code onto this newsfeed in the next couple of days, so please bear with us.  This will ensure that you get the correct rate and the hotel’s records are correct.

Chicago, Illinois – October 24, 2009

Upscale shopping along the Magnificent Mile, thousands of restaurants, as well as Chicago’s eminent architecture, continue to draw tourists. The city is the United States’ third-largest convention destination.Â

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