First Annual OOTP Convention June 4-6 including RECAP - Page 5

CommishJoe · 03-13-2004, 07:30 PM

How close is this to becoming official? I'd like to be able to finalize my plans for that weekend.

Thanks!

Cuss16 · 03-13-2004, 07:44 PM

we want to see pictures!!

SpaceNinja · 03-14-2004, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Steve Kuffrey

-Guest Speakers
Former Professional Ballplayers

I have just one word for you: Gload.

Ben E Lou · 03-14-2004, 05:35 AM

I'll be in Colorado with around 100 or so of my high school friends that week, or I'd be there. Y'all have fun.

Halos2744 · 03-14-2004, 07:59 PM

THE CONVENTION IS OFFICIAL, We have recieved enough responses to make this happen. EVERYONE WHO INTENDS ON ATTENDING, needs to fill out the registration forms by April 1st to prevent from having to pay more. For those of you who are commish's in leagues. Could you please copy this text and send it to your leagues, Thank you.-CC

Press Release
OOTP DEVELOPMENTS ANNOUNCES FIRST ANNUAL OOTP CONVENTION
June 4-6 Toledo, OH

(Toledo, OH)—Out of the Park Developments, creators of the OOTP and ITP baseball simulation software, has announced plans for the first annual Out of the Park Baseball Convention. The event will be held June 4-6, 2004 at the Radisson Hotel in Toledo, Ohio.

The convention will feature forums with the creators of the Out of the Park and Inside the Park games along with members of the software development team. Convention activities will include forums for commissioners and members of internet OOTP leagues, sports memorabilia and an open panel discussion including current and former major and minor league players. All attendees will receive tickets to attend a minor league game between the Toledo Mud Hens and Pawtucket Red Sox on Saturday June 5th.

There will be many opportunities for internet league enthusiasts to share ideas on running leagues and for newcomers to the game to learn from experts.

In addition to the forums and activities for convention attendees, activities have been scheduled for spouses during the convention meeting times to allow them to experience the city of Toledo while relaxing and sympathizing with other baseball simulation spouses.

Registration for the convention is $60.00 through April 1, 2004 and $75.00 until the opening day of the convention. Registration for spouses not attending all convention activities will be $25.

Registrations are being taken online at http://www.mhootpa.com/OOTPconvention.htm Payment can be made via Pay-Pal or by mailing in the form with a money order or cashier’s check. No personal checks will be accepted for convention registration.

The convention will be hosted by the Commissioner Corey Cowell and the members of the Mud Hens Out of the Park league (www.mhootpa.com) which includes staff members of the Toledo Mud Hens.

The Convention is Official

AnotherAlias · 03-14-2004, 11:54 PM

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Originally posted by Modern Relic
Man, I'd love to attend this. I'm not sure if I'll be able to make it yet, though.

Maybe some of us Chicagoland guys could carpool it. AA? BCB? Statfreak? Any of you think you might be able to go?

EDIT: I see statfreak is considering going with his family. My wife may not mind if I go, but she'd look at me like I had 3 heads if I asked her if she wanted to go as well.

I'm trying to get clearance from "the tower." We're trying to work something out. Like possibly I go to the convention and she goes with her Dad and the baby to visit her Grandma in Kentucky. Or, the three of us go to Toledo and then we drive to Kentucky. Or, we just say "**** it" and fly to Hawaii, bring a laptop and just join you guys virtually, in the forum, from the beaches of Maui.

Reality check - we never discussed Hawaii, but a guy can dream, right?

Big Willis 16 · 03-15-2004, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by AnotherAlias
I'm trying to get clearance from "the tower." We're trying to work something out. Like possibly I go to the convention and she goes with her Dad and the baby to visit her Grandma in Kentucky. Or, the three of us go to Toledo and then we drive to Kentucky. Or, we just say "**** it" and fly to Hawaii, bring a laptop and just join you guys virtually, in the forum, from the beaches of Maui.

Reality check - we never discussed Hawaii, but a guy can dream, right?

Nothing wrong with dreaming.

Modern Relic · 03-15-2004, 01:19 AM

Today, I mentioned the convention to my wife. To my amazement, she said, "Sure, let's do it. When is it?"

When I told her the date she reminded me that our son is graduating from HS on June 5. D'oh!

I'm thoroughly bummed, but I cannot make it this year. But I'm already pencilling it in for next year.

AnotherAlias · 03-15-2004, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Modern Relic
Today, I mentioned the convention to my wife. To my amazement, she said, "Sure, let's do it. When is it?"

When I told her the date she reminded me that our son is graduating from HS on June 5. D'oh!

I'm thoroughly bummed, but I cannot make it this year. But I'm already pencilling it in for next year.

Damn! I thought we'd hook up there. Looks like we'll need to get together before that now.

I'm considering it, depending upon who is going to attend.

If there are just a bunch of people I don't know, I may decide not to go. But if several members of the AAIC are planning on going then I can't help but go.

If LL, Rizon, DD and sttfrk go, there is a greater chance that I will.

sporr · 03-15-2004, 11:40 AM

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Originally posted by AnotherAlias
Damn! I thought we'd hook up there. Looks like we'll need to get together before that now.

I'm considering it, depending upon who is going to attend.

If there are just a bunch of people I don't know, I may decide not to go. But if several members of the AAIC are planning on going then I can't help but go.

If LL, Rizon, DD and sttfrk go, there is a greater chance that I will.

Come on AA, bballgal and I will be there.

AnotherAlias · 03-15-2004, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by sporr
Come on AA, bballgal and I will be there.

Well, we just need to smooth a few details out. I'm working on it.

Driver 8 · 03-15-2004, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by AnotherAlias
Damn! I thought we'd hook up there. Looks like we'll need to get together before that now.

I'm considering it, depending upon who is going to attend.

If there are just a bunch of people I don't know, I may decide not to go. But if several members of the AAIC are planning on going then I can't help but go.

If LL, Rizon, DD and sttfrk go, there is a greater chance that I will.

I'm 99% sure I'm going if you or anyone else from the Chicago area wants/needs a ride in.

AnotherAlias · 03-15-2004, 04:58 PM

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Originally posted by Driver 8
I'm 99% sure I'm going if you or anyone else from the Chicago area wants/needs a ride in.

Great, thanks! It would be a helluva trip. We're trying to decide what we want to do, yet.

I'll let you know, in time.

Halos2744 · 03-16-2004, 12:13 AM

FYI, Convention planning commitee met this evening via conf call, Members are as follows
Corey Cowell - Commish - MHOOTPA
Steve Kuffrey- Commish - OOL
Jason Wert - co Commish - B.A.L.L
Tad Fowkes - Asst Commish - MHOOTPA - absent

You will begin to see a solid schedule begin to take shape. We will be asking for some input from the community. ALSO, remember please register. This event will only be as good as the participation and planning. We need to have a firm count on who is planning on attending. Remember if you change your mind before May 15th, your money will be returned. Its a no risk decission. Thanks -CC

Please use the following link to register:
http://www.mhootpa.com/OOTPconvention.htm

ctorg · 03-16-2004, 09:17 AM

I am so envious of the people going to this thing. Grrr.

BrewedCrew · 03-17-2004, 01:33 PM

Is there such thing as a first annual anything?

spleen1015 · 03-18-2004, 07:31 AM

I have registered folks.

This should cause a few cancellations.

sporr · 03-18-2004, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by spleen1015
I have registered folks.

This should cause a few cancellations.

Just wonderful. I was really looking forward to going to this too.

spleen1015 · 03-18-2004, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by sporr
Just wonderful. I was really looking forward to going to this too.

Patti stills wants to come and meet spleeny!

sporr · 03-18-2004, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by spleen1015
Patti stills wants to come and meet spleeny!

Nah, she said since we're cancelling she's going to go visit some long lost relatives in the Toledo area that weekend. Funny I've never heard of them before...

03-13-2004, 07:30 PM	#81
CommishJoe Global Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 5,238	How close is this to becoming official? I'd like to be able to finalize my plans for that weekend. Thanks! __________________ Joe Success isn’t owned. It’s leased. And rent is due every day.

03-13-2004, 07:44 PM	#82
Cuss16 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: BC, CANADA Posts: 2,994	we want to see pictures!! __________________

03-14-2004, 07:59 PM	#85
Halos2744 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Fishers, IN Posts: 108	THE CONVENTION IS OFFICIAL, We have recieved enough responses to make this happen. EVERYONE WHO INTENDS ON ATTENDING, needs to fill out the registration forms by April 1st to prevent from having to pay more. For those of you who are commish's in leagues. Could you please copy this text and send it to your leagues, Thank you.-CC Press Release OOTP DEVELOPMENTS ANNOUNCES FIRST ANNUAL OOTP CONVENTION June 4-6 Toledo, OH (Toledo, OH)—Out of the Park Developments, creators of the OOTP and ITP baseball simulation software, has announced plans for the first annual Out of the Park Baseball Convention. The event will be held June 4-6, 2004 at the Radisson Hotel in Toledo, Ohio. The convention will feature forums with the creators of the Out of the Park and Inside the Park games along with members of the software development team. Convention activities will include forums for commissioners and members of internet OOTP leagues, sports memorabilia and an open panel discussion including current and former major and minor league players. All attendees will receive tickets to attend a minor league game between the Toledo Mud Hens and Pawtucket Red Sox on Saturday June 5th. There will be many opportunities for internet league enthusiasts to share ideas on running leagues and for newcomers to the game to learn from experts. In addition to the forums and activities for convention attendees, activities have been scheduled for spouses during the convention meeting times to allow them to experience the city of Toledo while relaxing and sympathizing with other baseball simulation spouses. Registration for the convention is $60.00 through April 1, 2004 and $75.00 until the opening day of the convention. Registration for spouses not attending all convention activities will be $25. Registrations are being taken online at http://www.mhootpa.com/OOTPconvention.htm Payment can be made via Pay-Pal or by mailing in the form with a money order or cashier’s check. No personal checks will be accepted for convention registration. The convention will be hosted by the Commissioner Corey Cowell and the members of the Mud Hens Out of the Park league (www.mhootpa.com) which includes staff members of the Toledo Mud Hens. The Convention is Official __________________ Halos2744 Glad to be back playing OOTP

03-15-2004, 01:19 AM	#88
Modern Relic All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,266	Today, I mentioned the convention to my wife. To my amazement, she said, "Sure, let's do it. When is it?" When I told her the date she reminded me that our son is graduating from HS on June 5. D'oh! I'm thoroughly bummed, but I cannot make it this year. But I'm already pencilling it in for next year. __________________ American Folklore Baseball League (closed): Commissioner/GM - Mudville Nine (ruled!) Former member of Boys of Summer: GM - St. Louis Browns (doormats!) Former member of the OTBL: GM - Gashouse Gorillas (also ruled!) "People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." Rogers Hornsby

03-16-2004, 12:13 AM	#94
Halos2744 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Fishers, IN Posts: 108	CONVENTION UPDATE FYI, Convention planning commitee met this evening via conf call, Members are as follows Corey Cowell - Commish - MHOOTPA Steve Kuffrey- Commish - OOL Jason Wert - co Commish - B.A.L.L Tad Fowkes - Asst Commish - MHOOTPA - absent You will begin to see a solid schedule begin to take shape. We will be asking for some input from the community. ALSO, remember please register. This event will only be as good as the participation and planning. We need to have a firm count on who is planning on attending. Remember if you change your mind before May 15th, your money will be returned. Its a no risk decission. Thanks -CC Please use the following link to register: http://www.mhootpa.com/OOTPconvention.htm __________________ Halos2744 Glad to be back playing OOTP

03-14-2004, 05:35 AM	#84
Ben E Lou Front Office Football Central Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Souf Cackilacky Posts: 1,762	I'll be in Colorado with around 100 or so of my high school friends that week, or I'd be there. Y'all have fun.

03-16-2004, 09:17 AM	#95
ctorg Global Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 9,848	I am so envious of the people going to this thing. Grrr. __________________ My music "When the trees blow back and forth, that's what makes the wind." - Steven Wright Fjord emena pancreas thorax fornicate marmalade morpheme proteolysis smaxa cabana offal srue vitriol grope hallelujah lentils

03-17-2004, 01:33 PM	#96
BrewedCrew Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Minnesota Posts: 414	Is there such thing as a first annual anything? __________________

03-18-2004, 07:31 AM	#97
spleen1015 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 6,009	I have registered folks. This should cause a few cancellations.