Hi Rico/OB
Sorry you won't be able to join in but totally understand the timing
predicament with your teaching duties.
Let me know when you are off for Spring break next year and we can try to line
up our event around that week.
Cheers
dc
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From: sogagg-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <sogagg-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> on behalf of
Rick Cassoni <rcassoni@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, May 15, 2016 10:15 AM
To: sogagg@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [sogagg] Re: AUSTIN SOGAGG EVENT
Ugh! Another grand Chi Chi planned golf vacay with the SOGAGG that I will have
to miss. I love having summer and xmas off, but when school is in, I can only
take be out of the classroom for official school biz. Having Mary also being a
college professor works out great, but is killing my SOGAGG play time.
Look forward to getting out over the summer and bumming that I am missing
Maderas, but will be deep in nature in Sequoia / Yosemite country.
Any other June events planned? Please let me know if I can help plan one.
Best,
Rico aka OB
PS I think I going to be SOB (Super Out of Bounds). The last time I played was
Balboa, yikes!
Rick Cassoni, CISSP, PMP
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From: dwayne-kay <dwayne-kay@xxxxxxx>
To: sogagg@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Sunday, May 15, 2016 7:35 AM
Subject: [sogagg] Re: AUSTIN SOGAGG EVENT
Chi Chi,
If you ever decide to go into the vacation travel arrangement business, please
count me in as an investor…
October is good here in principle, although there are some dates taken (NDIA
Fall Symposium, etc.). Given the potential for tugs from Epsilon and family, I
can’t commit on any specific dates right now but will do so as October gets
closer.
Somebody told me Texas BBQ is better than Kansas City BBQ. That’s worth
checking I think…
Cheers,
/Ace
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Behalf Of Dennis Choquette
Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2016 9:29 AM
To: SOGAGG <sogagg@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [sogagg] AUSTIN SOGAGG EVENT
Hello Fellow Society Members
Well for those who had the courage to attend our April; I am happy to report
all members survived Vegas for another year. So, it is time to move on to a
potential fall outing for a Society get together here in AUSTIN TEXAS or ATX as
it is commonly known.
As you all know the early bird catches the worm!
We'll I'm beginning my planning stage for a SOGAGG TX event this fall..
Your input is needed to get the ball rolling. Please respond to each of the
bold text questions.
TRAVEL
Southwest is probably your best bet since they offer a non-stop flight twice a
day from SD to AUS and return non-stop service.
Currently, the morning flight leaves at 0700 getting into Austin on Central
Time Zone at 1200. (Should allow plenty of time for an afternoon round before
check-in).
Returning flights on Sunday 0700 departure arriving at 0800 in San Diego with
the time change. The evening non-stop leaves at 2100 and arrives in SD at 2155.
RTrip Cost if booked now is $415. For those SW reward points holders it is
around 26,000 points for a RTrip ticket.
DATES
Dates are always most important. There are two times of the year where Austin
is crazy busy; spring South by SW in March and Austin City Limits music
festival the last weekend in Sep and first weekend in Oct. So keeping that in
mind, please indicate your availability and preferences for the following dates
(note I'm using a Wed start date but we can shift that to Thursday if needed):
Wed Sep 21 to Sun Sep 25
Wed Oct 12 to Sun Oct 16
Wed Oct 19 to Sun Oct 23
Wed Oct 27 to Sun Oct 31
First Date Preference : _____________
Second Date Preference: ____________
None of the Above Work: ____________
HOTEL
Securing lodging at a reasonable cost is probably also close to the top of the
list. Unfortunately, AFVC does not offer anything in metro Austin so that is
off the board. So unless someone has a connection with one of the major hotel
chains to get a super rate, the best option may be Sr or Govt rates for those
who qualify. I can try to work with the sales office of the preferred hotels
once we zero in on the numbers of members interested in making the trip.
Hotel Options:
Marriott Residence Inn University Area Govt Rate = $135/night + tax
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/ausrt-residence-inn-austin-university-area/
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Residence Inn Austin-University Area -
Marriott<http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/ausrt-residence-inn-austin-university-area/>
www.marriott.com<http://www.marriott.com/>
Residence Inn Austin-University Area: Austin extended stay hotels with comfort
that feels like home
Hilton Home2 Suites at the Domain Govt Rate = $135/night + tax
http://home2suites3.hilton.com/en/hotels/texas/home2-suites-by-hilton-austin-north-near-the-domain-AUSTDHT/about/index.html
Downtown $200 and up (generally limited govt rate rooms)
1. Omni
2. Hyatt Place
3. Hampton Inn & Suites
4. Hilton Garden Inn
5. Four Seasons
6. Marriott Residence Inn and Courtyard
7. Hilton Hotel
What is your first and second preferences for accommodations BOTH proximity to
downtown and price threshold.
GOLF
Here are a few of the many options for our golf outings. No need to spend a
lot of time on this unless you are curious.
1. Star Ranch Golf Club
http://www.starranchgolf.com<http://www.starranchgolf.com/rates/>
[http://www.starranchgolf.com/images/design/logo.png]<http://www.starranchgolf.com/rates/>
Rates - The Golf Club Star Ranch<http://www.starranchgolf.com/rates/>
www.starranchgolf.com<http://www.starranchgolf.com/>
Rates: January 2016 "ALL Inclusive" rates available before 1:00 PM include : 18
Hole Green Fee, Cart, unlimited Range Balls and Complimentary Breakfast and
Lunch and ...
The Golf Club at Star Ranch offers an incredibly designed 18 hole golf course
and clubhouse. With undulating fairways and greens flanked by pristine white
sand bunkers,
Mon-Thu $42 Senior Rate / $49 Young'n (25 minutes Northeast from downtown
Austin)
"ALL Inclusive" rates before 2:00 PM include : 18 Hole Green Fee, Cart,
unlimited range balls and Complimentary Breakfast and Lunch and FREE Space
Available replays.
2. Wolfdancer Golf Club
(http://www.wolfdancergolfclub.com<http://www.wolfdancergolfclub.com/>)
Wolfdancer Golf Club. Named in honor of the traditional wolf dance of the
Tonkawa Indians who once inhabited this area, world-renowned golf architect
Arthur Hills designed Wolfdancer to take full advantage of the natural lay of
the land. Discover native grasses, trees, wildflowers, even a flock of egrets
as you move through the rolling prairie, heavily wooded ridgeline and the river
valley plain.
Weekday Greens Fee ~$85 pp. Part of a Hyatt Resort in Lost Pines TX. Roughly
30 minutes from downtown.
3. Roy Kizer Golf Club (Austin City Course)
https://www.austintexas.gov/department/roy-kizer-golf-course
The Roy Kizer Golf Course is a links-style layout spread over 200 acres in
Southeast Austin. With 35 acres of lakes and 22 acres of wetlands, the golf
course offers residency to migratory waterfowl in the area and is a beautiful
track for all skill levels. Senior ~$30 weekday $50 weekend rate for golf
w/cart. About 15 minutes from downtown.
4. Morris Williams Golf (Austin City Course)
https://www.austintexas.gov/department/morris-williams-golf-course
Morris Williams Golf Course was opening in 1964 as Austin's third municipal
course. Designed by Leon Howard, one of the most prolific golf course
architects of the time, the course features elevated, contoured greens and
rolling terrain.
Senior ~$30 weekday $42 weekend rate for golf w/cart. About 15 minutes from
downtown.
5. Falconhead Golf Club
http://www.falconheadaustin.com<http://www.falconheadaustin.com/>
Falconhead Golf Club opened in 2003, an incredible addition to Austin golf.
Laid out by the experts from the PGA Tour Design Center, our public daily-fee
course offers golfers a taste of the quality golf that pro players contend on
in one of the most beautiful areas of Texas, the rolling terrain of the Central
Texas Hill Country in and around Austin.
Senior ~$60 weekday $90 weekend rate for golf w/cart. About 20 minutes from
downtown.
6. Bluebonnet Hills Golf http://bluebonnethillgolf.com/index.htm
Bluebonnet Hill Golf Course offers players of all skill levels a challenging
and enjoyable round of golf. The course is laid out over the rolling hills just
east of austin on Decker Lane near lake Walter E. Long
Senior ~$25 weekday / $36 weekend w/cart. About 20 minutes from downtown.
7. Grey Rock Golf Course (Austin City Course that was previously a private
country club). http://www.greyrockgolfclub.com/
[http://greyrockgolfclub.com/golf/emailer2020/img/greyrockgolfclub/austin-golf-grey-rock(1).jpg]<http://www.greyrockgolfclub.com/>
Austin Golf - Grey Rock Golf Club -
512-288-4297<http://www.greyrockgolfclub.com/>
www.greyrockgolfclub.com<http://www.greyrockgolfclub.com/>
Welcome to the City of Austin's premier golf club that’s more than a place to
play—it’s a place to belong. Where your next 18 holes are mere minutes from ...
Welcome any thoughts on the above courses or requests for other Austin area
golf venues
CULINARY DELIGHTS
Hopdoddy Burger Lounge - North Austin
http://www.hopdoddy.com<http://www.hopdoddy.com/>
Salt Lick BBQ - Round Rock
https://www.saltlickbbq.com<https://www.saltlickbbq.com/>
Quality Seafood - North Austin (Fresh Maine Lobsters Saturday Only)
http://www.qualityseafoodmarket.com/menu/
Menu — Quality Seafood Market<http://www.qualityseafoodmarket.com/menu/>
www.qualityseafoodmarket.com<http://www.qualityseafoodmarket.com/>
Restaurant Menu You can download our full menu here. Open from 10:30AM-9PM,
Monday through Saturday, our Restaurant & Oyster Bar serves the freshest
seafood in Austin ...
Welcome any thoughts or requests for specific cuisine or food truck
EVENING PLAYTIME
Austin 6th Street Tour
Dinner/Drinks/Live Music Venues
http://6street.com/
[http://6street.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/favicon.png]<http://6street.com/>
6th street Austin, Texas - a TOTAL Austin entertainment ...<http://6street.com/>
6street.com
Find out where to go and what to do in Austin's world famous 6th street
district.
Top Golf Austin
http://topgolf.com/us/austin/
Barton Springs Natural Spring Pool
https://austintexas.gov/department/barton-springs-pool
[https://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/zbg_virtualtour_largepromo.jpg]<https://austintexas.gov/department/barton-springs-pool>
Barton Springs Pool | Parks and Recreation | AustinTexas
...<https://austintexas.gov/department/barton-springs-pool>
austintexas.gov
Barton Springs Pool has drawn people from all walks of life, from legislators
who have concocted state laws there to free-spirited, topless sunbathers who
turned ...
No Comments needed on the evening attractions.
Well that's it for now... Looking forward to hearing from all members.
Negative replies appreciated if you are planning to whimp out on this lifetime
opportunity to see how really WEIRD Austin really is....
Cheers
Chi Chi
