Okay, it's time to get this thing together. SEND YOUR MONEY NOW. Here is the official scoop for the 2008 DCC AZB/onepocket.org Forum Members Room. I'll update this post if there are changes/updates; so check it before you attend. Any suggestions for the room, just place in this thread and we'll discuss.
WHEN: January 4th through January 12th, 2008.
WHERE: Executive West Hotel, same room as previous years (?Shannon Room?).
WHAT DOES IT COST?: $25 for playing privileges. Anyone can hang out for free.
WHO DO I PAY?: Checks payable to Steve Lomako. Send them to him at: The Rack, 28410 Joy Rd., Livonia, MI 48150. NO PAYPAL, NO CREDIT CARDS, NO "I'LL PAY YOU WHEN I SEE YOU AT THE DERBY" (a frequent request). We are not a business, and we are not a collection agency;all of the organizers wish to enjoy the Derby as much as you do. No refunds or transfers if you have to change plans (think of it as a donation to a worthy cause). Thanks for understanding. MAKE SURE TO PUT YOUR SCREENNAME AND YOUR REAL NAME IN WITH THE CHECK SO YOUR BADGE WILL BE ACCURATE!!!!!!!!
WHEN DO I PAY?: We will accept payment starting NOW. The cutoff is December 15th if you want to have playing privileges (organizers do not want to spend the holidays handling this stuff for the procrastinators).
WHAT CAN I EXPECT IN RETURN FOR THIS HUGE FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION?: Your $25 get's you playing privileges in the room (and as you will see, finding table time at the DCC can be freakishly difficult if you are not a room member). We will also try to have bottled water, soda, and snacks available for free (as long as the funds and volunteers last). We will have a couple of "in-room" tournaments and give-aways as in past years. We always have a gangload of pro's passing through who will play challenges. We have some noted instructors who volunteer their time for mini-clinics.
HOW WILL PLAYING TIME BE ALLOCATED?: As before, there will be a list of allowable "games" (ie. race to 2 at one-pocket, race to 2 in 8-ball, race to 3 in 9-ball, race to 2 in 9-ball banks, race to 35 in 14.1). There will be membership cards for the members with playing privileges; and a rack on each table for the cards; which will be used like putting your quarter on a pay table. When your turn comes up, you play the person above you in the order; after the match your opponent leaves the table (win or lose) and you play the person below you in the order; then you leave the table after that match (win or lose). You can always sign right back into the order if you wish. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action from the Room Goons; which of course brings up the question:
WHAT IS A ROOM GOON?: In response to the venue requirements for dispute resolution (very rare in the past; but we must have a mechanism in place if we are to have the room); we have recruited some big, occasionally unruly guys to resolve any disputes, and to assure that everyone is well behaved. Serving this year will be JCIN, bignasty, and Steve Lomako (I also will be available to help resolve any and all room issues; but I can't beat anyone up). If any disputes or rulings are necessary, then find a Room Goon; the decision of the Room Goon (or me) is FINAL (even if it's wrong). Anyone disagreeing is subject to being barred from not only the AZB room, but also from the DCC venue as well. This has never been necessary, and I doubt it will ever be, but there you are. Anyone who doesn't like this will be forced to organize the room next year (we are not permitted to have the room unless we designate someone as "in charge").
PRO'S PLAY FOR FREE: Just so everyone doesn't immediately label themselves a "pro", we will have a list of all pro's who may play. If you don't have an official room playing privilege card, and if you are not on the official pro list; then DON'T PLAY IN OUR ROOM. If I've left someone prominent off the list, let me know immediately.
CAN I CONTRIBUTE EVEN IF I'M NOT ATTENDING?: ABSO-FREAKING-LUTELY. We will raffle off the Justis RoadRunner case that Jack personalizes for us each year; as well as some other notable items to ALL WHO DONATE (even if they don't attend). In addition, we are permitted to have ROOM SPONSORS; so if you would like to display a banner and have your name attached to the room; or would like to display your wares in the limited space we have available; please let me know.
WHERE WILL ALL OF THE MONEY GO?: All funds go towards renting the equipment (Greg Sullivan PROVIDES THE ROOM FOR US - how cool is that?), buying refreshments, paying out the prizes for the in-room tournaments. Any funds left over will be saved for next years room. If we have a large surplus (hasn't happened yet) we will sponsor a professional competition at the DCC or a mini-tournament. This we've communicated to Greg Sullivan to help re-pay him for his consideration and assistance in helping our room thrive. We are also making a banner for Greg Sullivan - a Tenth Anniversary, Thank You Greg banner that hopefully will be signed by all DCC competitors.
ONE-POCKET GHOST COMPETITION: Steve Lomako is in the process of trying to organize a competition (either in our room, or in the tournament room) where pro's and amateurs can challenge the one-pocket ghost. More details as available.
CELEBRITY SCOTCH DOUBLES 8-BALL: There will again be a raffle; maximum 40 tickets to be sold at $20 apiece. There will be 2 winners; one will play as Jeanette Lee's partner, one will play as partner's with whatever pro Jeanette can hassle into playing with us (2 years ago it was some scrub named Efren Reyes, and we played on the television table; George Breedlove is our fall-back). Tickets go on sale NOW (PM me for details if you want a ticket). The match will be played late evening on Friday January 11th (after tournament play is completed). Here's a link to a thread describing the last event: http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=24440&highlight=Royalty
WHO ARE THE ORGANIZERS?: Steve Lomako and Williebetmore are the only 2 individuals we could find that were seriously deranged enough to volunteer. All decisions by the organizers are final; even if horribly wrong (we welcome all input however). Boradriver will be making the room nametags. Sizl will again be making banners for the room. JCIN and bignasty have volunteered as Room Goons.
WHEN: January 4th through January 12th, 2008.
WHERE: Executive West Hotel, same room as previous years (?Shannon Room?).
WHAT DOES IT COST?: $25 for playing privileges. Anyone can hang out for free.
WHO DO I PAY?: Checks payable to Steve Lomako. Send them to him at: The Rack, 28410 Joy Rd., Livonia, MI 48150. NO PAYPAL, NO CREDIT CARDS, NO "I'LL PAY YOU WHEN I SEE YOU AT THE DERBY" (a frequent request). We are not a business, and we are not a collection agency;all of the organizers wish to enjoy the Derby as much as you do. No refunds or transfers if you have to change plans (think of it as a donation to a worthy cause). Thanks for understanding. MAKE SURE TO PUT YOUR SCREENNAME AND YOUR REAL NAME IN WITH THE CHECK SO YOUR BADGE WILL BE ACCURATE!!!!!!!!
WHEN DO I PAY?: We will accept payment starting NOW. The cutoff is December 15th if you want to have playing privileges (organizers do not want to spend the holidays handling this stuff for the procrastinators).
WHAT CAN I EXPECT IN RETURN FOR THIS HUGE FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION?: Your $25 get's you playing privileges in the room (and as you will see, finding table time at the DCC can be freakishly difficult if you are not a room member). We will also try to have bottled water, soda, and snacks available for free (as long as the funds and volunteers last). We will have a couple of "in-room" tournaments and give-aways as in past years. We always have a gangload of pro's passing through who will play challenges. We have some noted instructors who volunteer their time for mini-clinics.
HOW WILL PLAYING TIME BE ALLOCATED?: As before, there will be a list of allowable "games" (ie. race to 2 at one-pocket, race to 2 in 8-ball, race to 3 in 9-ball, race to 2 in 9-ball banks, race to 35 in 14.1). There will be membership cards for the members with playing privileges; and a rack on each table for the cards; which will be used like putting your quarter on a pay table. When your turn comes up, you play the person above you in the order; after the match your opponent leaves the table (win or lose) and you play the person below you in the order; then you leave the table after that match (win or lose). You can always sign right back into the order if you wish. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action from the Room Goons; which of course brings up the question:
WHAT IS A ROOM GOON?: In response to the venue requirements for dispute resolution (very rare in the past; but we must have a mechanism in place if we are to have the room); we have recruited some big, occasionally unruly guys to resolve any disputes, and to assure that everyone is well behaved. Serving this year will be JCIN, bignasty, and Steve Lomako (I also will be available to help resolve any and all room issues; but I can't beat anyone up). If any disputes or rulings are necessary, then find a Room Goon; the decision of the Room Goon (or me) is FINAL (even if it's wrong). Anyone disagreeing is subject to being barred from not only the AZB room, but also from the DCC venue as well. This has never been necessary, and I doubt it will ever be, but there you are. Anyone who doesn't like this will be forced to organize the room next year (we are not permitted to have the room unless we designate someone as "in charge").
PRO'S PLAY FOR FREE: Just so everyone doesn't immediately label themselves a "pro", we will have a list of all pro's who may play. If you don't have an official room playing privilege card, and if you are not on the official pro list; then DON'T PLAY IN OUR ROOM. If I've left someone prominent off the list, let me know immediately.
CAN I CONTRIBUTE EVEN IF I'M NOT ATTENDING?: ABSO-FREAKING-LUTELY. We will raffle off the Justis RoadRunner case that Jack personalizes for us each year; as well as some other notable items to ALL WHO DONATE (even if they don't attend). In addition, we are permitted to have ROOM SPONSORS; so if you would like to display a banner and have your name attached to the room; or would like to display your wares in the limited space we have available; please let me know.
WHERE WILL ALL OF THE MONEY GO?: All funds go towards renting the equipment (Greg Sullivan PROVIDES THE ROOM FOR US - how cool is that?), buying refreshments, paying out the prizes for the in-room tournaments. Any funds left over will be saved for next years room. If we have a large surplus (hasn't happened yet) we will sponsor a professional competition at the DCC or a mini-tournament. This we've communicated to Greg Sullivan to help re-pay him for his consideration and assistance in helping our room thrive. We are also making a banner for Greg Sullivan - a Tenth Anniversary, Thank You Greg banner that hopefully will be signed by all DCC competitors.
ONE-POCKET GHOST COMPETITION: Steve Lomako is in the process of trying to organize a competition (either in our room, or in the tournament room) where pro's and amateurs can challenge the one-pocket ghost. More details as available.
CELEBRITY SCOTCH DOUBLES 8-BALL: There will again be a raffle; maximum 40 tickets to be sold at $20 apiece. There will be 2 winners; one will play as Jeanette Lee's partner, one will play as partner's with whatever pro Jeanette can hassle into playing with us (2 years ago it was some scrub named Efren Reyes, and we played on the television table; George Breedlove is our fall-back). Tickets go on sale NOW (PM me for details if you want a ticket). The match will be played late evening on Friday January 11th (after tournament play is completed). Here's a link to a thread describing the last event: http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=24440&highlight=Royalty
WHO ARE THE ORGANIZERS?: Steve Lomako and Williebetmore are the only 2 individuals we could find that were seriously deranged enough to volunteer. All decisions by the organizers are final; even if horribly wrong (we welcome all input however). Boradriver will be making the room nametags. Sizl will again be making banners for the room. JCIN and bignasty have volunteered as Room Goons.
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