2022 Annual Meeting and Banquet

[Brian Hornacek]

The 2022 PGCA Annual Meeting and Recognition Banquet will be held in conjunction with the Northeast Side x Side Classic at Hausmann’s Hidden Hollow on June 2nd-4th.

Both events will be held at Traditions At The Glen Country Club on Friday June 3rd. The cost is $75 per person which includes dinner and hors d'oeuvres. The evening will include a Silent Auction, the People’s Choice awards, the Raffle Gun drawing, the Distinguished Service Awards, and a ‘State of the Organization’ address by our President, Tom Wooden. The doors will open at 5:00 pm with dinner at 6:00 pm. Stay tuned for the display theme and banquet menu. All are welcome to this event, you do not need to be a PGCA member.

Thank Mike Franzen for all the hard work on this event!

To get your ticket(s) for this year's event, send a check made out to the PGCA with your return address noted along with the names of the attendees to:

Brian Hornacek
P O Box 1215
Findlay Ohio 45839-1215
419-379-4414

**I will have tickets for sale in person at the Southern Side X Side in Sanford.

Event location:
Traditions At The Glen Country Club
4101 Watson Blvd
Johnson City, NY 13790
(607) 797-2381

We have a block of rooms reserved at Candlewood Suites in Vestal – Binghamton, New York with special rate of $114.00 per night. Call 607-770-0007 to book. Use code "PGC"

[Mills Morrison]

Just made my reservations at the Candlewood. Hope to see a lot of you there!

[CraigThompson]

Is Candlewood the place we stayed last year ? One you had to take the guns thru the lobby on a baggage cart ?

[Brian Hornacek]

Yes, this is the same hotel as last year.

Is Candlewood the place we stayed last year ? One you had to take the guns thru the lobby on a baggage cart ?

[Garry L Gordon]

Brian, is there a cut-off date by which tickets must be purchased? We are planning to attend, but have some issues to sort out before we can make definite plans. Thanks!

[Brian Hornacek]

Great question, Mike has to inform the venue 7-10 days in advance of the number of attendees so no issues up to May 24 and we can likely work with you a few days beyond that.

[CraigThompson]

Dress code this year will be more like baggy shirts , Bermuda shorts and flip flops correct :rotf::rotf::rotf::rotf:

[Dean Romig]

We have always enjoyed great service and good breakfasts at Denny's in Vestal






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[Andrew Sacco]

We have always enjoyed great service and good breakfasts at Denny's in Vestal .

Denny's???? If they're open, Village Diner in Johnson City, a dive that opens when they want if they want, and always a line. Chris's Diner on State Street Binghamton, most certainly a line and that's where all the LE eat. Rolando's in Binghamton for SURE for BFast. Union Hotel in Binghamton for a later night burger/wings/beers/shrimp Po Boy. Airport Inn if you want a midnight bite. Everything here is 10 minutes apart since we're podunk.

[Dean Romig]

I know.... "Nobody goes to Denny's - they end up there..." but we were always satisfied. The service has always been great and everything they serve for breakfast has been excellent - why look further?!?





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[Dean Romig]

Chris's Diner on State Street Binghamton, most certainly a line and that's where all the LE eat.



Pray tell... what's a "LE"?





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[Andrew Sacco]

LE is Law enforcement. They are a big supporter of them and that matters to some. It’s a small town thing I guess. To be fair Dean you ARE going after all the SUNY students are gone and that makes all the difference in the world. When 20,000 students are here it’s not a happy place.

[CraigThompson]

I dunno about breakfast in the Vestal area , but we ate dinner at an Italian joint close to Vestal , Cacciatore‘s . That place was awesome :cool:

[Dean Romig]

When 20,000 students are here it’s not a happy place.



I know, been there then...!





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[john pulis]

The Holiday Inn offers breakfast and the rates as per the Vintagers were not outlandish.

[Andrew Sacco]

I dunno about breakfast in the Vestal area , but we ate dinner at an Italian joint close to Vestal , Cacciatore‘s . That place was awesome :cool:

Cacciatore's is very solid and always busy for a reason. Nicks Pizzeria and restaurant in Endicott is also great. If anyone wants about the best meal in town McCoy's Chop house in Endicott is top notch. Also in Endicott Oak's Inn and Joey's are very good.

[Mills Morrison]

We found some local diner for breakfast in Vestal that was pretty good. Given the choice, I will pick local. Might need to try the Italian place

[keavin nelson]

The Candlewood block of rooms is gone. I did get a rate close to this with other discounts.,

[Brian Hornacek]

Thanks for the update Keavin.

There are many hotels in the area and as Keavin said there are many options for a place to stay.

See you all in a month!

[Austin J Hawthorne Jr.]

The Panera Bread eatery in Vestal has been my breakfast stop for many years.

[CraigThompson]

Cacciatore's is very solid and always busy for a reason.

Only thing missing at Cacciatore’s were a couple wise guys and some Badda Bing girls , and they mighta been there as I was to busy filling my face to take in everything :rotf::rotf:

[CraigThompson]

We found some local diner for breakfast in Vestal that was pretty good. Given the choice, I will pick local. Might need to try the Italian place

Yes sir ! I agree whole heartedly , I can do all the chains I want at home . :cool:

[Mike Koneski]

Cacciatori's, Nick's Pizza, Moghul Indian Restaurant, Podlasie Polish Restaurant, Moxie Steak House are all very very good eateries.

[Mills Morrison]

It has come to my attention that some folks who are camping at Hausmann's would like to come to the annual meeting if they can get transportation. Please PM me or look me up when we get there Friday and we will work something out.

[Dean Romig]

Thanks Mills - I will.





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[Garry L Gordon]

Can I assume that a blazer/coat and tie is appropriate attire for our annual meeting and dinner? Never been before, so it would be nice to know. Thanks in advance.

[Mills Morrison]

That is correct.

[Mike Koneski]

Can I assume that a blazer/coat and tie is appropriate attire for our annual meeting and dinner? Never been before, so it would be nice to know. Thanks in advance.

If you have khakis and a Hawaiian shirt you won’t be alone. Just sayin.

[Dean Romig]

Garry - A blazer and tie is very appropriate. Some dress a little more informally while some dress up a bit more - your call.

It looks like we will finally meet as I am planning to attend.

Thanks very much for your very kind PM.

Dean

[CraigThompson]

If you have khakis and a Hawaiian shirt you won’t be alone. Just sayin.

I thought you said t shirt , bermuda shorts and flip flops :rotf:

[CraigThompson]

Garry - A blazer and tie is very appropriate. Some dress a little more informally while some dress up a bit more - your call.

It looks like we will finally meet as I am planning to attend.

Thanks very much for your very kind PM.

Dean

My tails haven't made it back from the cleaners in over twenty years so navy blazer khacki's and an oxford with tie will have to do :whistle:

[Mills Morrison]

By the time most people are old enough to wear tails, they have no business pretending they look like Fred Astaire or Ginger Rogers.

[Garry L Gordon]

Garry - A blazer and tie is very appropriate. Some dress a little more informally while some dress up a bit more - your call.

It looks like we will finally meet as I am planning to attend.

Thanks very much for your very kind PM.

Dean

Thanks, Dean. I'm looking forward to it, and to meeting you.

[Mike Koneski]

I thought you said t shirt , bermuda shorts and flip flops :rotf:

That’s to shoot the Fox events. �� Plus, I never mentioned flip-flops. I do Crocs. Danny Patton is the flip-flop king!

[Daryl Corona]

That’s to shoot the Fox events. �� Plus, I never mentioned flip-flops. I do Crocs. Danny Patton is the flip-flop king!

And I'm going to guess here that you will be wearing your formal Tom Selleck Magnum PI hawaiian dress shirt with a bowtie and those polished leather cordovan crocs. Sami can't take you anywhere. The last time she took you to a nice restaurant you dropped your tray and the Jello went everywhere.

[CraigThompson]

By the time most people are old enough to wear tails, they have no business pretending they look like Fred Astaire or Ginger Rogers.

Well I’ve not worn them in over twenty years and I’d like to think I was still sleek enough then to wear than lols !

[CraigThompson]

That’s to shoot the Fox events. �� Plus, I never mentioned flip-flops. I do Crocs. Danny Patton is the flip-flop king!

I prefer slides that were made by Crocs but can’t seem to find them anymore .

[Mike Koneski]

And I'm going to guess here that you will be wearing your formal Tom Selleck Magnum PI hawaiian dress shirt with a bowtie and those polished leather cordovan crocs. Sami can't take you anywhere. The last time she took you to a nice restaurant you dropped your tray and the Jello went everywhere.

I don’t wear a regular tie, I wouldn’t wear a bow tie if you held a gun to my head!

[Daryl Corona]

I don’t wear a regular tie, I wouldn’t wear a bow tie if you held a gun to my head!

Don't challenge me.:nono::)

[Mike Koneski]

I triple dog dare ya…

[Garry L Gordon]

You guys are something. Not quite sure what, but something. :rotf::rotf::rotf:

[Mills Morrison]

Our flight got canceled while we were checking in. So we are not coming. Was looking forward to seeing everyone so pretty bummed right now. There are now 4 tickets to the banquet and hope some folks can go as our guests so to speak.

[Reggie Bishop]

Well that sucks, but it seems to be the new norm with airlines.

[Mills Morrison]

The casual way they went about it was pretty infuriating.

[Andrew Sacco]

Sorry Mills was very much looking forward to spending time getting to know your family.

[CraigThompson]

The casual way they went about it was pretty infuriating.

I’m sorry you got cancelled of course , but now you’ve got me worried about the flights I’m scheduled for on June 15th :crying:

[Mills Morrison]

Lots of folks have been complaining about the airlines and I did not think much of it until yesterday. "Crew issues" was what they told us. And no attempt to get us a later flight or different airline even

[Mills Morrison]

I hope someone can share pictures and a report for those of us who could not make it.

[Garry L Gordon]

You were missed, Mills. It was a very nice dinner/meeting, especially for a first-timer getting to meet folks in person for the first time. Sorry you and your family could not make it.

[Dean Romig]

We sure missed you and your family Mills!





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[Mike Koneski]

I hope someone can share pictures and a report for those of us who could not make it.

We all mingled, Jimmy gave the invocation, we ate, Tom spoke, people were presented presentations, someone won a gun, folks voted on the prettiest Parkers, silent auction drew much interest, banquet adjourned. How’s that for your report?? 😂

[Dean Romig]

Well I guess that caps off this thread.... :whistle:





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[Mills Morrison]

We all mingled, Jimmy gave the invocation, we ate, Tom spoke, people were presented presentations, someone won a gun, folks voted on the prettiest Parkers, silent auction drew much interest, banquet adjourned. How’s that for your report?? 😂

Well I knew that. Any pictures?

[Mills Morrison]

Who was the lucky winner of the gun?

[Mike Koneski]

Who was the lucky winner of the gun?

I think it was Tim Salgado?

[Mike Koneski]

Well I knew that. Any pictures?

Now if all the info gets posted here there would be less of a need for an article from Randy, Brian or Tom for Parker Pages. Just sayin. 😁

[Randy G Roberts]

Well I knew that. Any pictures?

I have a lot of pictures. On the road home today so it's gonna be a while.