Our next meeting is on Sunday, May 23rd 2010 we will meet at Bally’s Hotel Casino on the 6th floor in the Marlborough Room. Doors open at 11:00 AM. As usual we will have a trade session, auction and 50/50 drawing. There will be signs posted.
Highlights of the last meeting
At the March meeting there were 75 members and 9 guest present! 70 members attended the buffet at Bally’s Virginia City Buffet. The Treasurer’s report showed $12,014.31 in the following accounts: Business checking $5,014.31 and 9 month CD $7,000. Winners of the 50/50 drawing were 1st prize $100 Judy Wuerth, 2nd prize $50 Phil Doroskio, 3rd prize $30 Angie Montebello! Congratulations to the winners and thanks to everyone that bought tickets!
Atlantic City News
There is so much news that we can’t list it all! Some of the highlights (or lowlights) are... A bill has been introduced by Senator Jim Whelan to reduce the number of hotel rooms required for a casino license from 500 to 200. The Trump Entertainment bondholders backed by Donald Trump won their fight in bankruptcy court against Carl Ichan for control of the company, however, Ichan is appealing. Morgan Stanley has reported a $952 million loss and is looking to sell the Revel. In the meantime, construction has stopped at the Revel site until financing can be found. To see these stories in full and more visit http://www.ccgtcc.com/~ac/
Sometime during the weekend of April 16th, Taj Mahal released $5 & $25 20th Anniversary chips. I was told the quantities made were 1000 $5’s and 100 $25’s. Chips are available at the cashier.
Club Merchandise and Apparel
The ACCCC and Neal Silverman’s Market Stream Products have expanded our line of apparel! With spring here and summer right around the corner now is the perfect time to update your wardrobe and proudly wear a new Atlantic City Casino Collectibles Club hat or shirt! For those going to the convention in June this is a great opportunity to wear your Atlantic City merchandise! For details email Neal Silverman at neal@marketstreamproducts.com Check out our complete line of apparel by visiting the club’s website. http://www.ccgtcc.com/~ac/
ACCCC commemorative chips are available from Ricky Pushkin at: www.All-Chips.com
New Business
In January 2011 we will open nominations for club officers. If anyone is curious about any position please contact any of the current officers so that you may familiarize yourself and to allow a smooth transition. No obligation! We will also make another plea for a “Sunshine” volunteer that at the club’s expense would send cards, flowers or fruit baskets to ill or bereaved members on behalf of the club.
Belinda Hixon, the Volunteer Coordinator, still needs volunteers to help out at the convention at South Point? People can work for as little as two hours in various areas, and their help would be greatly appreciated. Contact Belinda via email at txbel711@aol.com
Special thanks goes to member Mark Maahs who with Buffet Manager, Kevin Bloomer not only organized the banquet, but also arranged to have beer, wine and shrimp platters available at each table! We would also like to thank Kevin for addressing the members during the meeting and making everyone feel welcome! The staff at Bally’s has gone above and beyond in meeting our needs! If you’re going to play I urge you to try Bally’s or one of the other Total Rewards® properties!
Please join us on May 23rd at Bally’s Hotel Casino, 6th floor Marlborough Room. Other 2010 meeting dates are September 12th and November 14th. Mark your calendars!