2nd Annual Burning Wreck BBQ, Sept. 12th and 13th, 2009

I am pleased to announce that we have set the date and location for the 2nd Annual Burning Wreck Barbecue.

Where: The Crowne Plaza Hotel, Irvine (home of West Coast Melee).

When: 9:00 AM September 12th through 6:00 PM September 13th, 2009.

How Much: $20. The price includes dinner at the hotel on Saturday evening.

Format: The Burning Wreck Barbecue is not a tournament. The theme for this event is “playing the big ones”. Since we have the room from Saturday morning to Sunday evening, it’s the perfect opportunity to set up one of those big-ass scenarios you’ve always wanted to tackle. Hill 621, The Beast at Bay, The Last Bid, you name it, we’ll have the room for 33 straight hours. If you really want to maximize your fun, we recommend organizing a game with fellow Club member in advance (although there are always plenty of people who just show up to play). Team play is also a popular option.

Location: If you want to stay over, Crowne Plaza is offering the great deal we get for West Coast Melee; $99 per night (plus tax), which includes a complimentary breakfast for up to two per room. And yes, you read that right, the Club is treating each member to a free dinner in the hotel restaurant on Saturday. Also, the Club will be running our usual hospitality suite throughout Saturday afternoon and evening.

What you need to know: This event is restricted to SoCalASL members only. Only members whose dues are paid for 2009 will be able to register for this event. Because we need to give the hotel a head-count for dinner, we must require that everyone pre-register. We will have the on-line pre-registration option up and running soon. For now, just be sure to save the dates; you definitely don’t want to miss this very popular event. Last year we had 30 members in attendance, and we’re expecting more this year.

I hope we see you there!