Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?

Dear Duffers:

As the subject of this email states, the Band is back together and after 8 years and numerous life changing events (mostly to or concerning Sheets-or the Ferguson Familia----shocker I know).  ATWOOD lives on!
     
During this arduous 8 year drought, rumors persisted concerning the availability, renovation and reunification of the Atwood Tradition!  Nothing but bad news and delays followed.  The Committee continued to meet with the idea of keeping the Atwood Dream alive and finally the clouds parted and the infinite patience and wisdom of the Committee were revealed!

Consequently, Atwood XLI will happen,

DATE:  May 4-6, 2018

LOCATION:  Oglebay, WV
( Cross Creek, PA was on the short list but the Committee found it lacking the essential "environment" that would lead to a successful Atwood.  Oglebay resort gives us better living conditions, 3 golf courses, and in reality being 80 miles south, a much better shot at good weather early in May.

DETAILS: 
Everyone can check the Oglebay website. However, we will all be residing in Cabins.  Each Cabin has 4 bedrooms with 2 double beds in each= 8 people per cabin.  In addition to the 4 bedrooms, each Cabin has a large living room and 2 large bathrooms.

The golfing format will stay the same-each team will consist of an A B C and D player and play 3 rounds of 9 holes before the top 4 teams will play a 9 hole semi-final and the winning 2 teams will play 9 holes to determine the Champs.  Also, unless the Championship team returns intact (Aggers, Smith, DC Calley, Joel) there will not be a defending Champion team!  We will play 2 rounds on Friday, May 4.  1 round on Saturday morning to be followed by the playoffs.

COST:  Please pay attention Smitty!  There will be a 2 tier payment.
Tier #1--Each duffer will be assessed a $240 tariff--this covers room (2 nights) golf ( 18 holes on Friday and Saturday ) with carts.  There are NO rebates for those  of you who want to leave Saturday night or only want to play 9 holes on Saturday.  Obviously, on its face, this is more money than 8 years ago but when you take to account everything this covers at a place that's way beyond what we endured at Atwood, it is what it is!  Also, did we mention  that it's been 8 years?  As mentioned, each cabin houses 8 people and you'all can figure out whose in your cabin now and after we get the final list of duffers confirmed.  That money will be paid to Oglebay and isn't due to Feb. 1, 2018.  DON'T send it until the new year.

Tier #2--  this is the confirmation money ( you're in) that needs to be sent to the Committee by Jan. 1,2018.  That cost is $60 and covers (1) food for dinners Friday & Saturday, (2) beer-kegs, (3) booze/mix and (4) Prize money 

The Committee is looking for 48 golfers!  The fact that we get more or less doesn't change the cost structure.  This email will be sent to those who have attended in the past .  Rookies NEED to be cleared with the Committee and will only be accepted on an "as needed/wanted basis"

In conclusion:  if you want to be a part of keeping the Atwood Spirit alive, send $60 to:  

The Committee
8517 Settlers Passage
Brecksville, Ohio 44141

In addition, please send YOUR contact email address and any duffers that have moved or haven't attended for awhile to Nick Ference @ jnf56@hotmail.com
     
P.S.  Usually, the Committee ends the letter with " if you have any questions, concerns or comments DON'T come" however, after 8 years and numerous changes, questions MAY be entertained at:

DOA-Director of Administration-John Ference @Jnf82@gmail.com
DOG-Director of Golf-Jerry Sheets @ jerrysheets22@gmail.com
DOC-Director of Cuisine-Vern Sharbaugh @ vsharbaugh@cox.net

Please don't send questions to the rest of the Committee (unless you want wrong info) 

MON-Minister of Nothing-James Kubinski @ jskubi@roadrunner.com
MOE-Minister of Entertainment-Dwain Kibler @ dwainkiblerO@gmail.com
MOSS-Minister of Supplemental Shit- Fredo Pisanelli @ Fredpisanelli77@gmail.com


Insincerely,
X

The Committee
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