[POOL] Ideas for winnings

[Strons, Philip S.]

I like money, but after splitting it up, there wouldn't be that much per
person.  So, Wildfire sounds good to me.  

Phil

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-mcs-pool at mcs.anl.gov [mailto:owner-mcs-pool at mcs.anl.gov] On
Behalf Of Boettinger, William
Sent: Monday, May 08, 2006 9:47 AM
To: mcs-pool at mcs.anl.gov
Subject: RE: [POOL] Ideas for winnings

My 2 cents,

I agree with Craig on all his points, but I think it would be better to
have a party than to split the money. If the money had to be split, I
think those that actually played (and paid) for the matches should be
proportionately compensated, because they are the reasons that we got
this far. It is true that I did come to quite a few matches and did not
get to play, but I got to increase my skill level (I would hope my pool
skills increased) on the practice table and I got to meet a great bunch
of guys, with the exception of Ti. How about giving the most to those
that won the most matches?
I hope that you will not like that suggestion, because I would have to
pay in more for how bad I played.

IMHO, the team has always had a party at the end of the season (I
assume) and the small amount of money that each would receive could not
equal the happiness that could come from such a get together (party).
Without trying to sound like a "Hallmark Card" and get all "sappy", I
just think the party is a better "investment".

I also agree that we should have the party later in the summer, so that
Amy can attend.

As far as cookouts go, I could possibly host that, but I have to finish
my kitchen remodelling in order to get that to happen (which might fall
into the "late summer" option. I also would have to float that
possibility past my wife.

As far as the restaurants that are suggested, both are excellent
choices.

A cold air intake for Roger or a pool table contribution for Craig would
be fine too.

-Bill





-----Original Message-----
From: owner-mcs-pool at mcs.anl.gov [mailto:owner-mcs-pool at mcs.anl.gov] On
Behalf Of Craig Stacey
Sent: Friday, May 05, 2006 4:00 PM
To: mcs-pool at mcs.anl.gov
Subject: Re: [POOL] Ideas for winnings

My thoughts inline:

First up, given Ti's about-to-be-a-daddy-ness, anything we do should be
in the late summer so as to allow him (and possibly Amy) the opportunity
to get out and do something.

On May 3, 2006, at 3:00 PM, Roger Sersted wrote:
> Well, we've got $505 to spend.  Here are some ideas:
>
> 1.  Team dinner at a resturant.  My pick is "Wildfire Grill".  I've 
> eaten there a couple times.

I like this.  I also like Wildfire.  I would also throw out Maggianos as
a possibility -- I hosted a party for my wife there a few years back,
and the dinner was reasonably priced, I thought.  And, given the amount
of money, I think we could/should open this up to SOs as well.

> 2.  Cookout/party with food, beer and other refreshments.  As for main

> course, my vote is for a Standing Rib Roast.  Though beef tenderloin 
> was also suggested, some people don't like medium rare beef.  You'll 
> ruin the meat if you cook a tenderloin (or part of
> it) well done.

I'm okay with this, but the logistics are a factor.  Who will host it?
If SOs are invited along, we need to have non-meat alternatives as my
wife doesn't eat any meat and Amy doesn't do anything but poultry.

> 3.  Get a block of tickets to a Kane County Cougars game and make it a

> party.
> Watching the Cougars is fun.  I've been to a couple games.

I'm not so into this option.

> 4.  Just split the winnings, add-up the total number of matches for 
> the team and each person gets a proportionate amount.  This is the 
> least fun and totally hoses the players who started late in the 
> season.

I would suggest a modification of this.  The proportionate amount is not
based on matches played but the number of times the person actually
signed up and showed up.  Poor Bill was a regular, but hardly got any
matches.

> 5.  If there's money leftover from our party/event/whatever, I say we 
> use it to pay for our practice table(s) this fall session.

A fine idea.  Or take the leftovers and apply #4 above.  Or take the
entire pot and do this.  I'm making it a point next year to play on the
league practice table more so that more money is put into the league's
pocket, and to get a better diversity of opponents.  I'd encourage
others to do the same.

> 6.  I would really like a CP-E Colda Air intake for my Mazda6.  It  
> has an MAF compensator that yields an extra couple of ponies.   
> Since this a $490 item.  I'll just consider it a Birthday (July 3) 
> present from the team.  Thanks Guys.  :-)

Uh huh.  In that spirit, I'm getting a pool table in late June, and it's
estimated it will cost about $500 to get a pro out to get it properly
set up.


Of the ideas above, I'd rank my preferences as a dinner (with guest if
possible), splitting the winnings proportionately, cook-out, practice
table.

--
Craig