Just a few pix after the jump that were taken last night at the West Potomac RFC Awards Banquet. 
Skip and Cartman
Coach Fraser
The Whole Team
Rookies.
Pete the Rock and Miguel
Showing posts with label banquet. Show all posts
Showing posts with label banquet. Show all posts
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Banquet 2009 - First Look
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
2009 Banquet Details
The 2009 West Potomac Banquet is being held in the President's Club at Nationals Park. The event will start promptly at 7:00 and feature a premium open bar until 9:00. Please continue after the jump or follow this link for transportation and venue details.
Nationals Park is Metro accessible via the Navy Yard station. Free parking will also be available in the "C Lot" parking deck at the corner of First Street and N Street, SE (garage entrance on First Street).
All guests will enter through the Center Field gate on N and Half Streets, SE. Once in the stadium, enjoy views of the field as you walk around the left field concourse to the President's Club elevators behind home plate where you will be greeted by event staff.
Taxi service after the event is available but limited. Please plan ahead to join us for a night cap at Hamilton's after the event.
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Updated - Silent Auction Lots!
“Smokeless” No More
(Donated by Dave Gedeon & Terrapin Studios - Starting Bid $25)
It’s the sensation that’s sweeping the nation, or at least the tight five! Genuine Swedish snus beats that North Carolina junk any day. And what do you do with those leftover Camel tins? Make a classy giftset of votive candles of course (perfect gifts for wedding showers, bar mitzvahs, or arsonists)!
Chillin’ and Grillin’
(Donated by Rocklands BBQ - Starting Bid $30)
Get ready for grill season with a hawt assortment of BBQ sauces and a West Pot grill apron. Don’t have a grill? No worries, the package also includes some generous gift cards for Rocklands BBQ for you apartment dwellers!
Joe Biden’s New Flying Train
(Donated by Andrew Panek - Starting Bid $40)
Now that Fightin’ Joe Biden has upgraded from Amtrak to an Air Force jet, he gets his own exclusive glassware. This set of four comes directly from Air Force Two along with a couple bottles of Johnny Walker.
“Nationals” Pastime
(Donated by Washington Nationals & Terrapin Studios - Starting Bid $40)
Get some of the best seats in the house with these passes to the Diamond Club for the 2009 Nats season. The tickets come with a parking pass and can be used for any game(s) except against the hated Red Sox. While at the game, show off your support for DC’s other pastime — West Pot rugby — with a limited edition tote bag and t-shirts!
WPRFC “Spirit Pack”
(Donated by John Kimmer, PBR, & Terrapin Studios - Starting Bid $75)
The muthaload of team gear, this package has it all! Highlights include a team hat signed by Russell Crowe, a framed first edition of a new West Pot poster, and an exclusive harlot jersey along with other one of a kind West Pot and PBR swag.
Friday, March 13, 2009
More Talk About the Banquet - Updated!!
Fellas,
Just to follow up on what coach said last night about the banquet. We’re one of the oldest teams in DC (only Washington RFC is older) and part of the strength of our club is our sense of, and reverence for, history. The banquet is one of the times during the year where we have time to reflect on our history and forge bonds with older team members who helped make this team what it is today.
If I sound like a sentimental old fart, it’s probably because I am. With each passing year our connection to the origin of our club grows more and more tenuous and that’s OK, but we can not allow that connection to break. Each and every one of us has a responsibility to those who came before us and those who will come after us to keep history and traditions of West Potomac RFC née SAIS Rugby alive.
If you don’t know who Smitty and Kinsey are, Chuckles and Bam-Bam, Sully and Jesus (this list is by no means complete); the banquet is the time to meet and get to know these great guys. For you newer guys on the team, how many of you know about the “Fat Run” or why we celebrate Bastille Day on West Potomac or exactly what it is that our Governor Mike Graul does for us? The banquet is the time to find out about the legend and lore of the club you now belong to.
With You,
KJ
PS - In response to an e-mail I sent with this same speech in it, Matt Johnston was kind enough to provide me with the 20 year old photo see below.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
2009 West Potomac Banquet: March 21st
After a little scheduling two-step, we have confirmed this year's banquet will be held on Saturday, March 21st at The Presidents Club at Nationals Park (please note the date change). Needless to say this is an exclusive venue and should make for a very special event.
More info after the jump...
The event will run from 7pm - 10pm and include a couple hours of open bar and a full course buffet dinner. As in years past, this event is black tie-optional and the program will include a silent auction, award presentations for the 2008 season(s), and several other surprises.
The payment details will be confirmed shortly, but plan on similar pricing to the past several years ($75/each) as well as VIP packages for couples looking to take full advantage of the venue.
Please let me know if you have any questions about the event or if you can help put us in touch with sponsors willing to donate goods or services to be offered as part of the silent auction. Otherwise, spread the word and help us make this a great event!
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