Chicago Meet-up on September 24, 2009

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LD111134

Discussion Starter · Aug 11, 2009

The meet-up is scheduled for Thursday, September 24th from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. I should decide upon a venue by the end of this week (so far, it will probably be either Zed 451 (Clark and Huron), Bin 36 (near Marina Towers and the House of Blues) or the 316 Club (near the Board of Trade.

I project that the cost will be $80/person, including a two hour open bar plus hors d'œuvres.

Guys will need to pay me by Friday, September 18th so I can lock-in the head count. You can pay me by PayPal, check or cash.

I hope that both Paul Grangaard, the CEO of Allen Edmonds, and Skip Horween, of Horween Leather (the leading cordovan tanner), can attend.

Look forward to seeing everybody at the event! :icon_smile_big:

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Francisco D'Anconia

· #2 · Aug 11, 2009

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That sounds good. Any of those venues will b god. Please count me in.

Am I safe to assume you'll provide an e-mail address where we can submit fees via PayPal and confirm attendance?

LD111134

Discussion Starter · #3 · Aug 11, 2009

Francisco D'Anconia said:
That sounds good. Any of those venues will b god. Please count me in.

Am I safe to assume you'll provide an e-mail address where we can submit fees via PayPal and confirm attendance?

Yes - PM me for my personal e-mail address.

Wall

· #4 · Aug 12, 2009

Will wives be welcome?
What will the dress code be? Really I am surprised that hasn't been brought up before, this being a mens clothing forum!

LD111134

Discussion Starter · #5 · Aug 12, 2009

Wall said:
Will wives be welcome?
What will the dress code be? Really I am surprised that hasn't been brought up before, this being a mens clothing forum!

This will be limited to AAAC and SF posters, but that's a good idea for futures event. I did post the announcement on the Clothing Forum but I did not think to post it here (my bad). I don't have a dress code per se but I would say tailored clothing (not necessarily a tie, however, although many if not most will be in suits)

Francisco D'Anconia

· #6 · Aug 13, 2009

Wall said:
Will wives be welcome?
What will the dress code be? Really I am surprised that hasn't been brought up before, this being a mens clothing forum!

LD111134 said:
This will be limited to AAAC and SF posters, but that's a good idea for futures event. I did post the announcement on the Clothing Forum but I did not think to post it here (my bad). I don't have a dress code per se but I would say tailored clothing (not necessarily a tie, however, although many if not most will be in suits)

My wife can't make it. But I was planning on bringing my second favorite courtesan. ^ Should I tell her to start posting or wait to meet me afterwards?

LD111134

Discussion Starter · #7 · Aug 14, 2009

Yes. Courtesans and mistresses are welcome. This is like the Outfit, where you take the girlfriends out on Friday and the wives out on Saturday.

Looking to close the deal on the venue tomorrow or Monday.

LD111134

Discussion Starter · #8 · Aug 14, 2009 (Edited)

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We will host the Chicago meet-up on Thursday, September 24th. The event will be held in the Winter Garden Room at Brasserie Jo from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. https://www.brasseriejo.com/

Our honored guest will be Paul Grangaard, the CEO of Allen Edmonds, who will chat about the company's new fall line-up.

The cost will be $80/person, which will include a 2-hour open bar (cash bar for the final hour) plus hors d'oeuvres.

Brasserie Jo is located at 59 West Hubbard Street in River North, between Clark and Dearborn Streets. This is convenient to the CTA's Red Line, and a short cab ride from both Union Station and the Ogilvie Transportation Center. Valet parking will be available.

I need to have a final head-count and have everyone fully paid-up by Tuesday, September 15th. You can pay by PayPal (greatly preferred), check or cash. Please send me a PM with your name, and I'll message you back with my personal e-mail address for PayPal purposes or "snail mail" address for payment by check or cash.

This will be a terrific event, and I look forward to meeting my fellow Chicago sartorialists! :icon_smile_big:

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LD111134

Discussion Starter · #9 · Aug 15, 2009

I am pleased to announce that Skip and Nick Horween from Chicago's own Horween Leather Company, the world's premier tanners of cordovan, will be stopping by our meet-up at Brasserie Jo.

Acct2000

· #10 · Aug 17, 2009

Just a "mini-bump" for an important thread.

LD111134

Discussion Starter · #11 · Aug 17, 2009

Thanks, Forsberg. We're really looking forward to the event, especially because of Paul Grangaard's and the Horweens' participation. :icon_smile:

gman-17

· #12 · Aug 17, 2009

Looking forward to this event and meeting everyone. :icon_smile:

LD111134

Discussion Starter · #13 · Aug 19, 2009

Chicago Meet-up Update

I will out of town starting on Friday, August 21st and returning to Chicago on Friday, August 29th. While I may have limited internet access while I'm away, please feel free to send me PMs and (more importantly) money for the meet-up. :icon_smile:

LD111134

Discussion Starter · #14 · Aug 20, 2009

Chicago Meet-up at Brasserie Jo on September 24, 2009

I will be out of town for some well-deserved rest and relaxation, starting on Friday, August 21st and back in Chicago on Saturday, August 30th.

In my absence, please send a PM to AAAC'er "gman-17" and he'll provide you with my e-mail address for payment of the $80 charge via PayPal. When you contact him, please include:

Your (real) name;
your phone number (whichever one's most convenient);
your e-mail address.

Don't worry - we just want to be able to stay in touch with everyone directly about future events, etc.

Again, I look forward to seeing everyone on September 24th.

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LD111134

Discussion Starter · #15 · Aug 22, 2009

Valet parking will be available.

Cary Grant

· #16 · Aug 24, 2009

I'll miss you all by five days. Have fun!

LD111134

Discussion Starter · #17 · Aug 24, 2009

Maybe some of us could meet more informally when you are in Chicago, CG.

gman-17

· #18 · Aug 24, 2009

LD111134 said:
Maybe some of us could meet more informally when you are in Chicago, CG.

I would be happy to meet up as well.

G

LD111134

Discussion Starter · #19 · Aug 31, 2009 (Edited)

Back from vacation

Now that I'm back from vacation, please PM me directly with your contact information in order to arrange for payment for the meet-up.

Also, if you pay via PayPal, please pay a total of $82.62 to cover the PayPal fee (don't worry about the fee if you've already paid me, however).

gman-17

· #20 · Aug 31, 2009

Gentlemen,

I am writing to you in the hopes of saving this event. LD has graciously put up his own money to secure a location, beverages and service at a great Chicago restaurant--https://www.brasseriejo.com/. Paul Grangaard, CEO of Allen Edmonds, and members of his management team, are committed to coming and discussing the new line and Skip & Nick Horween (makers of shell cordovan for A&E and Alden) have informed us that they too will make an appearance, but the follow through on the original committment by AAAC members has been underwhelming. LD has to let the folks at Brasserie jo know what the count will be and it looks like we may not have enough to pull this off. Personally, I think you would be hard-pressed to have a better time in the city of Chicago for less than $83.00. I am really hoping that my fellow Chicago-land denziens will help make this a reality. I don't want to come off as shrill, but I also want to make sure a fellow AAAC member does not lose his deposit after he tried to do something for all of us. I am looking forward to meeting everyone and hope you will all let LD know your attending. It truly would be a shame to waste this opportunity.

Thanks!

-G

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