East Coast Gathering

[Sihing73]

Hello,

I am curious about whether or not anyone in the PA/NJ/NY Tri-State area would be interested in a get together after the New Year? We did this before at Sifu Alan Lees school and it was okay. Since then it has been talked about but never materialized.

As many of you know, I like to include ones family. Being that I have a large family and in many instances our family members are left out of things, it might be nice to let them participate as well.

First thing to decide is where and when. While I would opt for Philly I believe I would be in the minority. So might I suggest NYC perhaps Central Park (it was suggested before). I would suggest sometime in Spring or the start of Summer to allow everyone sufficient time to plan for this.

Anyhow let me know if anyone is interested. Oh, if someone else would like to organize this type of event then please feel free to take the reigns.

Peace,

Dave

BTW: Happy Holidays to Everyone as well!!

[Phil Redmond]

Hey Dave,
You know I'm down. Do you still have my cell number?
Phil

[kj]

Hi Dave.

Schedules permitting, hopefully I and/or others from our group can participate. I'll stay tuned as details unfold.

Some additional options to consider:

- Centrally located is relative; so western New York might be a feasible consideration, especially if folks from Canada or the Midwest might participate. There will be a fast ferry in place between Toronto and Rochester by summertime. It would also be an opportunity for people to plan some vacation and sightseeing in our region, or nearby Toronto. The Finger Lakes and Niagara Falls are among surrounding must-sees, plus casinos, etc.

- Albany also has some density of Wing Chun practitioners and schools - some folks in the Ip Ching line, Moy Yat/Sunny Tang line, and Leung Sheung line just north of there. It’s roughly half-way between NYC and our area.

- Our group hosts an annual "Wing Chun and MA Picnic Thingy." We had a great turn-out last year, and already have a lodge reserved for next year's event. It’s scheduled for mid-July; I'm out of town right now, but can verify the exact date after I return home. We won't mind killing two birds with one stone, so to speak, and naturally we'll encourage everyone to join us for that anyway. It's open to people from all MA’s to join us, in addition to Wing Chun practitioners.

- FWIW, I might be able to offer assistance with logistics or coordination in the Rochester area, and possibly even in the Albany area, in case you’d like to factor that in. The NYC area is more of a challenge for me in that regard.

Just some ideas - take 'em or leave 'em. Tossing these out mostly in case it might help to complicate your planning, LOL.

Regards,
- kj

[aelward]

This year will be bad for me (expecting baby in February), but otherwise, I would love to be a part of an East Coast gathering. You do realize that the East Coast stretches from Maine to Florida though, right? :P I say, put it in the middle, like D.C. But that's only because I live in Virginia...

[Sihing73]

Hello Everyone,

First of all Phil;
I believe that I do still have your cell number. Mine is about to change. The porting thing did not work right and I am out of patience. As we firm things up I will give you a call. Of course, if you still have my home number and will be in the area you are welcome to call.

KJ ;) ,
You think you're slick don't you :D ? Been trying to get me up to your neck of the woods for a while now. What better way then to have the gathering in your neighborhood?
Having said that it might be nice to kill two birds with one stone. I would not mind having the gathering in either Albany or Rochester. I think that Rochester might be better as you already have something in place. I woud suggest getting everyone who is coming to confirm a couple of months in advance to insure adeqaute space at the lodge. If you could talk Steve Wong into cooking then all would be well :) !! Seriously though not a bad idea at all and worth some exploration.

aelward;
You and the family would be welcome!! I have six kids so I can relate though. While the East Coast may stretch from Maine to Florida the important parts are NY/NJ and PA :cool: It does seem that everyone wants to have a gathering where they live. I keep trying for Philly but seem to keep ending up elsewhere. Maybe one day everyone will drop by to visit me at home. <hint> <hint>

Will be talking more on this as time progresses.

Peace,

Dave

[chris]

aelward wrote:

" I say, put it in the middle, like D.C. But that's only because I live in Virginia..."

Since I also live in VA - I would second that motion :)

aelward - where in VA are you?

[Phil Redmond]

>> I have six kids so I can relate though.<<

What, no TV?. . . lol
I can't talk, I have 8 kids and seven grands.
Yup, I still have the same number.

[aelward]

Hah, I was just joking about VA. I know nobody will come down here :P

However, a Keith Myers from Rockville told me that there were thoughts about doing a DC-area get-together sometime. Who knows, maybe we can all make that happen.

Chris: I am in Richmond.

[kj]

Our shelter reservation is confirmed for Saturday, July 17th, 2004. It's at Webster Park (http://maps.yahoo.com/maps_result?ed=F.KYNep_0Tp1CWCr0i4GArAzX8ouDw06nhW h5vip_KU-&csz=Webster%2C+NY+14580&country=us) , in Webster, New York. The park is at Lake Ontario. More details to come.

Regards,
- Kathy Jo

[Sihing73]

Hello Everyone,

I would like to thank Kathy Jo for offerring to make their event available to everyone else. I would like to suggest that we all plan on meeting at this event and allow this to serve as the East Coast Gathering.

KJ you will try anything to get people to visit won't you? ;)

Peace,

Dave

[kj]

Originally posted by Sihing73
KJ you will try anything to get people to visit won't you? ;)

He he .... busted. :D

[kj]

East Coast Wing Chun Gathering &
5th annual Martial Arts Gathering and Picnic
sponsored by the Rochester Wing Chun Student Association

July 17th, 2004
Beeches Shelter Shelter in Webster Park
Webster, New York
(map and directions to be posted soon)

* 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
* Pizza Picnic Starts at Noon
* Followed by Exchange and Workout
* Dinner optional at Asian Buffet
(formerly China Buffet)
2186 Empire Boulevard, Webster, NY

Water, soft drinks and snacks will be provided.
An $8.00 donation is requested to help defray costs of shelter and lunch.
RSVP not required but greatly appreciated!

In the past, this event has been attended by practitioners from various families of Wing Chun, Tae Kwon Do, Hung Gar, Kenpo, Tai Chi, Pekiti Tirsia, San Miguel, Mu Dong Kung Fu, Aiki-Jitsu, Tang Soo Do, and Boy Scouts!

Please come and share food, drink, camaraderie, and experience Wing Chun and other styles of Martial Arts in a friendly and constructive atmosphere. Feel free to share concepts and ideas, forms or kata, and workout to your degree of comfort.

All participants are expected to attend in good will, and to sign a waiver upon arrival.

To RSVP, send email to rochesterwingchun@yahoo.com (rochesterwingchun@yahoo.com), or contact us by phone at (585)-671-0870.

Alternatively, you can contact Mark Stoddard, Kathy Jo Connors, or David McKnight directly.

[donbdc]

I have recently been displaced from my school.
I was wondering what WC there is around DC?
thanks