There was discussion at the September meeting about a bowling outing for the November meeting. The venue would be the Mermaid Bowling Alley, restaurant, lounge and motel on CR 10 and 35W in Mounds View. The date is Saturday November 21st. Bowling time from 6:30 pm-8:30 pm. We could meet prior for a business meeting. The Mermaid has a good restaurant and who ever wanted could meet before or after for dinner. They also serve pizza at the lanes. The Mermaid has adult leagues that night but have four open lanes that we have reserved that would accommodate up to 20 bowlers. Normal cost is $20 per lane per hour for up to five people plus $3.50 per person shoe rental. We won a 10 person bowling party at a car show this summer that would cover the cost of two of the lanes and shoes for ten. We would contribute that to reduce the overall cost. Bottom line is maximum cost would be between $0 and $10 per bowler. Dinner and drinks are your responsibility. I know I haven't bowled for about 25 years but am willing to hurt myself for the good of the club. This is during an adult league time and adult beverages are served. It is leaning toward an adult function, but the responsibility to bring children is left up to parents.
We need to let the Mermaid know asap to retain our lane reservations, so a quick response to a couple of questions is required. Here are the questions:Who would be interested in actually bowling? Who would come for a social outing and cheer on the bowlers?
-- Edited by Jon H on Tuesday 29th of September 2015 12:16:46 PM
Lost in the 60s said
Sep 29, 2015
Jon H wrote:
There was discussion at the September meeting about a bowling outing for the November meeting. The venue would be the Mermaid Bowling Alley, restaurant, lounge and motel on CR 10 and 35W in Mounds View. The date is Saturday September 21st.
We're already late for this date....
NOVEMBER 21st will work for us. I would try bowling again and the wife would most likely cheer on the gutter ballers.
We may also be interested in meeting earlier for dinner so she doesn't have to cook..
ron fuller said
Sep 29, 2015
I will bowl my wife maybe.
John D said
Sep 30, 2015
Sheryl & I are in for bowling
Chris S said
Sep 30, 2015
Jenny and I would bowl.
Chris R said
Sep 30, 2015
Me and Michele are in.
67ss said
Oct 1, 2015
Count me in, wife is a maybe at this point.
66 RAT said
Oct 1, 2015
No bowling for us.
One possible attendee for the meeting and support for the bowlers.
OscarZ said
Oct 2, 2015
Shannan and I plan to attend but won't be bowling.
Jon H said
Nov 12, 2015
The November 21st meeting date has been confirmed with the Mermaid in Mounds View. The schedule will be those that want to meet for dinner will do so at 5:00 PM at the Mermaid restaurant/bar area. They have several functions that night so seating is at a premium. They will accommodate us together in the bar area. There is a limited menu due to all the events. I will attach the menu. There should be something for everyone. Please RSVP for dinner so I can make reservations. The meeting and annual election will be 5:45 for those that don't want to eat there and just attend the meeting. Bowling is 6:30-8:30. Dinner expense is on your own. Bowling and shoes are paid for.
I need to confirm numbers attending and for dinner. So far I have: Bowling: Jon H(2), Tom B(1),Mitch(1),Ron F(1), John D(2),Chris S(2), Chris R(2), Chris P(1) total of 12. Hecklers: Larry L(1), Mitch(1), Chris P(1), Ron O(1), Pat O(1), Mike S(2) total of 7.
If these numbers change please let me know.
Elections: Right now we have one member running for each office. If anyone else wants to throw their hat in the ring please post something on the forum. Current candidates are: President: Chris S., Vice pres: Chris P., Secretary: Jenny S., Treasurer: Mike S., Webmaster: John D. I think all positions have been nominated and seconded, we will need a confirmation vote if there are no other candidates by the 21st.
Please respond YES or NO for dinner.
-- Edited by Jon H on Thursday 12th of November 2015 06:30:41 PM
NO for Vice Pres ??? That was Chris P who signed up for that, I seconded it...
Chris S said
Nov 12, 2015
No for dinner. Jenny and I will be bowling.
Jon H said
Nov 12, 2015
Lost in the 60s wrote:
YES for dinner
NO for Vice Pres ??? That was Chris P who signed up for that, I seconded it...
Oops. Next year for Mitch!
Lost in the 60s said
Nov 12, 2015
Jon H wrote:
Lost in the 60s wrote:
YES for dinner
NO for Vice Pres ??? That was Chris P who signed up for that, I seconded it...
Oops. Next year for Mitch!
I figured that was a scheme on your part..
67ss said
Nov 12, 2015
No for dinner.
hkgmillette said
Nov 12, 2015
Millette's - 2 for dinner.
If there are still openings for bowling, we would like to bowl.
Lost in the 60s said
Nov 12, 2015
It will be good to see you guys again
Bobs_Place said
Nov 13, 2015
Kathy and I for dinner only.
John D said
Nov 14, 2015
Delke's - 2 for dinner and bowling!
BLyke said
Nov 17, 2015
we will not be able to make it for either.
Chris R said
Nov 17, 2015
You already have me on the list but yes, me and Michele are in for both.
Derek69SS said
Nov 17, 2015
Not going to make it...
Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals in Chicago this weekend.
OscarZ said
Nov 22, 2015
Forgot all about the meeting yesterday! Was out with Shannan all day and it never even crossed my mind once that it was the 21st!
Lost in the 60s said
Nov 22, 2015
OscarZ wrote:
Forgot all about the meeting yesterday! Was out with Shannan all day and it never even crossed my mind once that it was the 21st!
That's OK Mike, we voted you in for a couple more positions and used your name on the score board whenever one of us had a lousy game...
Barb and I had a good time, even though I can't bowl anymore. Others had fun with my ineptness too...
It was great to see people come out for this. It seems to be a popular thing and maybe it could be discussed to repeat again for next Novembers club event. It would be nice to have a private room for the meeting, but it worked out.
Jon H said
Nov 22, 2015
We had a fun time also. I suspect today a few people have found some muscles groups that haven't been used for awhile. I know I do.
Lost in the 60s said
Nov 22, 2015
Jon H wrote:
We had a fun time also. I suspect today a few people have found some muscles groups that haven't been used for awhile. I know I do.
1/2 hour with ice packs on my neck last night prevented worse symptoms this morning...
I'm ready to do it again.
Chris R said
Nov 22, 2015
I just wish I could have a couple of rolls on that last game back.
Chris S said
Nov 22, 2015
Thanks to Jon and Bonnie for setting up last nights event. Jenny and I had a great time!
67ss said
Nov 22, 2015
Yea back is a little sore, but totally worth it. Had a great time.
Lost in the 60s said
Nov 22, 2015
67ss wrote:
Yea back is a little sore, but totally worth it. Had a great time.
There was discussion at the September meeting about a bowling outing for the November meeting. The venue would be the Mermaid Bowling Alley, restaurant, lounge and motel on CR 10 and 35W in Mounds View. The date is Saturday November 21st. Bowling time from 6:30 pm-8:30 pm. We could meet prior for a business meeting. The Mermaid has a good restaurant and who ever wanted could meet before or after for dinner. They also serve pizza at the lanes. The Mermaid has adult leagues that night but have four open lanes that we have reserved that would accommodate up to 20 bowlers. Normal cost is $20 per lane per hour for up to five people plus $3.50 per person shoe rental. We won a 10 person bowling party at a car show this summer that would cover the cost of two of the lanes and shoes for ten. We would contribute that to reduce the overall cost. Bottom line is maximum cost would be between $0 and $10 per bowler. Dinner and drinks are your responsibility. I know I haven't bowled for about 25 years but am willing to hurt myself for the good of the club. This is during an adult league time and adult beverages are served. It is leaning toward an adult function, but the responsibility to bring children is left up to parents.
We need to let the Mermaid know asap to retain our lane reservations, so a quick response to a couple of questions is required. Here are the questions: Who would be interested in actually bowling? Who would come for a social outing and cheer on the bowlers?
-- Edited by Jon H on Tuesday 29th of September 2015 12:16:46 PM
We're already late for this date....
NOVEMBER 21st will work for us. I would try bowling again and the wife would most likely cheer on the gutter ballers.
We may also be interested in meeting earlier for dinner so she doesn't have to cook..
Jenny and I would bowl.
Me and Michele are in.
Count me in, wife is a maybe at this point.
One possible attendee for the meeting and support for the bowlers.
The November 21st meeting date has been confirmed with the Mermaid in Mounds View. The schedule will be those that want to meet for dinner will do so at 5:00 PM at the Mermaid restaurant/bar area. They have several functions that night so seating is at a premium. They will accommodate us together in the bar area. There is a limited menu due to all the events. I will attach the menu. There should be something for everyone. Please RSVP for dinner so I can make reservations. The meeting and annual election will be 5:45 for those that don't want to eat there and just attend the meeting. Bowling is 6:30-8:30. Dinner expense is on your own. Bowling and shoes are paid for.
I need to confirm numbers attending and for dinner. So far I have:
Bowling: Jon H(2), Tom B(1),Mitch(1),Ron F(1), John D(2),Chris S(2), Chris R(2), Chris P(1) total of 12.
Hecklers: Larry L(1), Mitch(1), Chris P(1), Ron O(1), Pat O(1), Mike S(2) total of 7.
If these numbers change please let me know.
Elections: Right now we have one member running for each office. If anyone else wants to throw their hat in the ring please post something on the forum. Current candidates are:
President: Chris S., Vice pres: Chris P., Secretary: Jenny S., Treasurer: Mike S., Webmaster: John D.
I think all positions have been nominated and seconded, we will need a confirmation vote if there are no other candidates by the 21st.
Please respond YES or NO for dinner.
-- Edited by Jon H on Thursday 12th of November 2015 06:30:41 PM
YES for dinner
NO for Vice Pres ??? That was Chris P who signed up for that, I seconded it...
No for dinner. Jenny and I will be bowling.
Oops. Next year for Mitch!
I figured that was a scheme on your part..
No for dinner.
Millette's - 2 for dinner.
If there are still openings for bowling, we would like to bowl.
It will be good to see you guys again
You already have me on the list but yes, me and Michele are in for both.
Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals in Chicago this weekend.
Forgot all about the meeting yesterday!
Was out with Shannan all day and it never even crossed my mind once that it was the 21st! 
That's OK Mike, we voted you in for a couple more positions and used your name on the score board whenever one of us had a lousy game...
Barb and I had a good time, even though I can't bowl anymore. Others had fun with my ineptness too...
It was great to see people come out for this. It seems to be a popular thing and maybe it could be discussed to repeat again for next Novembers club event. It would be nice to have a private room for the meeting, but it worked out.
1/2 hour with ice packs on my neck last night prevented worse symptoms this morning...
I'm ready to do it again.
I just wish I could have a couple of rolls on that last game back.
Thanks to Jon and Bonnie for setting up last nights event. Jenny and I had a great time!
Yea back is a little sore, but totally worth it. Had a great time.
Thanks for stepping up as the new VP....