Rockville Roundtable Set For April 27 at RedGate Golf Course
Apr 19, 2010 10:34 - 5 Comments
I got a call from my dear friend >Ruth Hanessian, who as most of you know I count as my “civic mom.” She asked me a question: “When is the next Rockville Roundtable? And why have there not been any lately?”
Good questions. For those who are new to the party, the Rockville Roundtable is a tongue-in-cheek name we have given to an informal, roving lunch that goes on about once per month. It started over a year ago when I announced that I was having lunch at a certain spot on a certain date, and invited anyone who wanted to join me. We gathered a nice little crowd and the rest is history.
Rockville Roundtable
We meet in different places, on different days of the week. Always at 12:30. Here are the rules: No agenda, no speeches, everyone is welcome, we each pay for our own lunch. No rsvp necessary, though they are appreciated so I know how many people will show.
Ruth made a little sign and that is what gave us the name. (There is a heart on the sign because the first lunch was on a Valentine’s Day.)
Lately, I have been in a bit of a funk so I have not scheduled any Roundtables. But that ends now.
So: The next Rockville Roundtable will be Tuesday, April 27, at 12:30 pm. We will meet at the restaurant at RedGate Gold Course.
I know there are some controversies lately over RedGate and finances and the City’s budget. Please do NOT read anything political into this choice of venue. We’ve been meaning to meet here for a long time, and it’s springtime so when better to be out amongst the fields?
Hope to see you there! Let me know if you are coming at [email protected] — but if you forget, don’t let that stop you from coming. Just show up!
I think we should all play a round after or go to the driving range and practice with irons! I have it penciled in as my job always seems to get in the way.
Sounds good. I agree with Bill, a short round or time at the driving range seems logical.Brad, how many folks show?
If you guys are serious, I’ll bring my clubs. Probably only have time for the driving range but it would be fun!
Glad to hear these round table lunches are happening again. I thought I had a conflict, but now I know I can attend. Looking forward to seeing some new faces and of course old friends. Ruth, thanks for reminding me of the date.What a clever suggestion to having the lunch at RedGate? I am not familiar with eating there. Is that possible all year round?
Red Gate Golf Course Cafeteria/Snack Bar is a great place to eat a hamburger if you want to go to a place with plenty of free parking.We had a lively group who discussed great ideas for the September Town Hall meeting, which was approved at last night’s Rockville City Myor and Council meeting. Brad Rourke presented great suggestions which I hope he will post on this blog.The Rockville Mayor and Council want to reach out to its citizens in a different venue so more citizens will participate.Watch for more information this summer.