Chi Chi,
Sorry for the late reply. Just returned late last night from 11 day road
trip. Great job on planning this AUS event!!! Like several others, am
not certain of my schedule but my best guess on preferences would be:
1st: 19-23 Oct
2nd: 27-31 Oct
3rd: 12-16 Oct
I can't do the September dates. Also have some East Coast obligations in
Oct that may change my availability, and won't know those until mid to end
of Summer. In any case, would try to make some if not all of the final
selection dates.
Gotta run. Will be in touch.
ATB,
KD
Gar Wright
(cell) 619-733-3309
(fax) 619-435-0747
gar.wright77@xxxxxxxxx
From: sogagg-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:sogagg-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of Dennis Choquette
Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2016 9:29 AM
To: SOGAGG
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/
<http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/ausrt-residence-inn-austin-university
-area/>
<http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/ausrt-residence-inn-austin-university
-area/> Residence Inn Austin-University Area - Marriott
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/rates/>
<http://www.starranchgolf.com/rates/> Rates - The Golf Club Star Ranch
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)
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
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://www.greyrockgolfclub.com/>
<http://www.greyrockgolfclub.com/> Austin Golf - Grey Rock Golf Club -
512-288-4297
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
Salt Lick BBQ - Round Rock
https://www.saltlickbbq.com
Quality Seafood - North Austin (Fresh Maine Lobsters Saturday Only)
http://www.qualityseafoodmarket.com/menu/ ;
<http://www.qualityseafoodmarket.com/menu/> Menu - Quality Seafood Market
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/>
<http://6street.com/> 6th street Austin, Texas - a TOTAL Austin
entertainment ...
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://austintexas.gov/department/barton-springs-pool>
<https://austintexas.gov/department/barton-springs-pool> Barton Springs
Pool | Parks and Recreation | AustinTexas ...
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
