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This is the sign up thread for the holiday party. Please post only if you are coming and how many guests.

You must RSVP by 1/22! If you RSVP and do not show you will be responsible for the full $36. Payments for guests must be paid before 1/22.

Members - free
Guests - $36
Kids 12 & under - $18

It will be held at Cantwell's Tavern Historic Bank Building

Buffet Menu:

Caesar Salad

Shrimp and Tasso Ham over Dirty Rice
Filet Medallions with Mushroom Demi-Glacé
Penne and Fresh Vegetables with choice of Marinara or Alfredo

Sides
Potato Salad
Fresh Heirloom Tomato & Cucumber Salad
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
Seasonal Vegetables

Dessert
Carrot Cake or Cheese Cake

Rolls & Butter

Coffee & Tea Station
Soda & Iced Tea

There will be a small cash bar with a limited menu.

I will post up all the party details in the next few days, after I talk to the people at Cantwell's.

Looks like Cantwell's is the winner.

Quote from Keith_C

Shouldn't this be in Members Only ?

Just seems odd anyone including guests could vote on it.

No. This is not a members only event. Non-members are welcome to come as well but they would have to pay themselves.

If Cantwell's is chosen then guests and non-members would pay $36. If Abbotts is chosen they would pay $28.

The past 2 years DEJA has picked up the members tab and guests have paid. Just speaking for myself and not the rest of the BOD - I don't see why that would change but we could put it out to the membership. If Cantwell's is chosen at a cost that is higher, then we could ask that members pay $6. This is the first time we haven't just picked where the party is and whoever comes, comes. It's up to the members to decide how their dues are spent. Obviously we don't want to dump too much cash into one event but last year 48 people RSVP'd and 47 the year before that. If a lot more people are planning to attend then obviously we'd need to have the members pay a little.

I'll leave McGlynns up there but the only real options are Cantwell's and Abbott's.

If Cantwell's is chosen then the club is actually looking at $35.40 per member if DEJA covers it completely and guests would have to pay ahead. If 50 members come that's $1,770 plus the room charge.

If Abbott's is chosen we are looking at $27.60 per member. If 50 members come it's $1380 with no room charge.

Just talked to the girl that handles both McGlynns and Cantwell's. Cantwell's option #1 is for lunch so it's out. The only option we have is the $29.99 so I'll have to adjust the options and the people that voted for it will have to revote. Sorry.

We have a couple of options for the holiday party this year; McGlynn's Pub in Dover, Cantwell Tavern in Odessa, and Abbotts Grill in Milford. I am posting the menus with the prices/person. McGlynn's and Cantwell's charge 18% gratuity and Abbotts charges 20% gratuity. We have had around 50 people RSVP the past two years we have held the party.

At McGlynns we are limited to 40 people. Here are the dinner options with prices:

Option 1:
Buffet Menu - $33.99
Carved Prime Rib
Shrimp & Scallops in Marinara
Stuffed Chicken Breast
Stuffed Shells
Wild Rice
Oven-Roasted Herb Potatoes
Shrim & Crab Salad
Seasoned Vegetables
Caesar Salad
Fresh Tomato & Mozzarella
Fresh Rolls & Butter
Vanilla Ice Cream with Mint Cookies
Soft Drinks, Coffee & Tea

Option 2:
Buffet Menu - $23.99
Stuffed Chicken Breast
Sliced Roast Beef au Jus
Stuffed Shells
Shrimp & Crab Salad
Seasoned Vegetables
Oven-Roasted Herb Potatoes
Caesar Salad
Fresh Tomato & Mozzarella
Fresh Rolls & Butter
Soft Drinks, Coffee & Tea

ADD A DESSERT (per person)
Ice Cream with Mint Cookies - $2.00
Cheesecake with Topping - $3.00
Carrot Cake - $3.00

Option 3:
Buffet Menu - $19.99
Stuffed Chicken Breast
Stuffed Shells
Oven-Roasted Potatoes
Seasoned Vegetables
Coleslaw
Caesar Salad
Fresh Tomato & Mozzarella
Fresh Rolls & Butter
Soft Drinks, Coffee & Tea

ADD A DESSERT (per person)
Ice Cream with Mint Cookies - $2.00
Cheesecake with Topping - $3.00
Carrot Cake - $3.00

Option 4:
Buffet Menu - $16.99
Meatball Sandwiches
Hot Roast Beef Sandwiches
Stuffed Shells
Coleslaw
Caesar Salad
Fresh Tomato & Mozzarella
Soft Drinks, Coffee & Tea

ADD A DESSERT (per person)
Ice Cream with Mint Cookies - $2.00
Cheesecake with Topping - $3.00
Carrot Cake - $3.00

At Cantwell's Tavern we can have up to 70 people.

Option 2:
Package #2
$29.99 per person
Salad
Choose One
Arugula & Spring Mix or Caesar Salad
Choose Three
Shrimp and Tasso Ham over Dirty Rice
Chicken Stuffed with Spinach, Peppers & Manchego Cheese
Filet Medallions with Mushroom Demi-Glace
Chicken Stir fry
Grilled Salmon
Marinated Grilled Chicken over Stewed Tomatoes Penne and Fresh Vegetables with choice of Marinara or Alfredo
Sides:
Potato Salad
Fresh Heirloom Tomato & Cucumber Salad Garlic Mashed Potatoes or Roasted Fingerling Potatoes Seasonal Vegetables
Dessert
Carrot Cake or Cheese Cake
Rolls & Butter
Coffee & Tea Station
Soda & Iced Tea

Abbott's Grill I am just going by last year's price and menu.

$23 per person

Caesar Salad
Cajun Meatloaf
Pulled Pork
Beef Bourguignon
Eggplant Parmesan (1 Pan)
Mashed Potato
Seasonal Vegetables
Sheet Cake with Jeep Emblem
(Chicken Tenders & Fries for kids 12 and under)
Coffee, Iced Tea. Free Refills

There are a few of us ladies in the club and we always welcome another.

Are you related to Dave in some way? I went to school with him. Welcome to the club.

I told the girl 30-40 people but she somehow heard 25. We were originally going to have a limited menu as to not overwhelm the kitchen with 30+ orders at once on top of their other customers but they let us have the whole menu. I thought they did a pretty good job considering that was the first time we went there.

Like I said before, we are open to suggestions.

I guess Fraziers was so sneaky you never noticed them charging the same 18% gratuity. It's pretty standard practice for parties of 8+.

We are always open to suggestions too. If you know a place that will have us without charging more than a $50 room fee then let me know. Anything over $50 isn't really worth it because we don't always have a good turn out.

Quote from ruquik

Meh food, Short draft list and sneaky tip tactics/I guess you can keep my change...

We had the same issues at Fraziers except they were charging $100 for the room.

Looks like Saturday, January 25 is the winner. More details will be coming.

That's an awesome picture. Let me know if you want to practice newborn pics in a couple months.

Honestly we will probably go with the best and cheapest menu. I was more bumping for input on the date

After we pick a date I will call around and get quotes and menus. I can post the info and do another poll to choose the best one.

We are starting the planning for the Holiday party and need to get a date locked down. Some venue locations we are looking at for this year include:

Iron Hill Newark
McGlynns in Dover or Bear
Cantwell's Tavern in Middletown
Abbotts Grill in Milford

Please pick the date that works best for you. More details will be coming.