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Old 09-22-2011, 07:39 AM
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Default Announcing Fall G.R.I.T.S

Southern Area Rocketry (SoAR) of Atlanta, is proud to announce our upcoming multi-day launch event: Fall edition of Georgia Rockets In The Sky (or GRITS for short!). Details are as follows:

- LOCATION: The Cagle Farm, a few miles off I-75 near Calhoun, GA
- DATES: November 12 -13 (This is a NAR sport weekend. Tripoli members may attend)
- TIMES: 10am to 5pm both days. On Saturday evening we will have a NIGHT LAUNCH from 8pm to 10pm!
- WAIVER: 8,000 ft.
- MOTOR SUPPORT: Anything from 1/8A up to M
- RAFFLE PRIZES

Site Amenities: camping sites, indoor bathroom/shower facilities, fire pits, large covered pavilions & grills for cooking

For more information, click here to go to the official G.R.I.T.S. web page: http://www.gritslaunch.com
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Old 09-22-2011, 04:45 PM
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When is the website be updated? I would like some more info on the camping and cost
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Old 09-24-2011, 05:26 AM
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We will get the website updated next week, hopefully. Camping is $10/person and will only be available Sat. night.
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Old 09-30-2011, 04:46 PM
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Default GRITS Website

The GRITS website is now up and registration is open!!!!!

Please visit us at:www.gritslaunch.com
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Old 10-07-2011, 03:43 PM
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The official event motel is the Jameson Inn in Calhoun, Georgia.

Jameson Inn is offering a discounted rate of $61.99 + tax, 1-4 occupants in any room type. This rate is available to all participants of the Model Rocket (G.R.I.T.S.) event. To qualify for the discounted rate, just mention “Grits” or "Model Rocket Event" when you call or in your email.


They also have the following amenities:


“Complimentary Amenities to all Guests”

- Deluxe Breakfast w/Homemade Belgian Waffles, Biscuits w/Gravy & other tantalizing items
- All Rooms have an Iron, Full size Ironing Board, & Hairdryer
- Wireless High Speed Internet Access in all rooms & Business Center in the Lobby
- 24 Hour on sight Fitness Center
- Drive up parking to guest rooms for easier load and unload


“Complimentary Services exclusive to Grits attendees”

- Free upgrade to Premium Rooms featuring Microwave and Refrigerator (upon request)
- Early Check in Available (11am if room is ready)
- Delayed departure consideration (as late as 12:30pm with advance notice)
- Cancellation or changes to reservations (without penalty) as late as noon on the day of arrival
- Reservations can be made directly with us by email @ Calhoun.ga@jamesoninns.com
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Old 10-24-2011, 10:20 AM
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Are you planning to attend Fall GRITS in Calhoun, GA on November 12 & 13? If you pre-register now it will only cost you $15 for 1 day, or $25 if you plan to fly both days. Pre-registration ends at 11:59pm on Monday, November 7th. After that it will cost $20 per day to fly.

So hurry and register today!!!

If you have any questions please feel free to reply to this post or send your email to bobnowak@gritslaunch.com.
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Old 10-29-2011, 03:25 PM
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Just a reminder pre-registration for GRITS will close down at 11:59pm on Monday, November 7th.
  • We will be flying 10am - 5pm Saturday and Sunday
  • 8000 ft waiver
  • Site Amenities: camping sites, indoor bathroom/shower facilities, fire pits, large covered pavilions & grills for cooking.
  • Saturday night launch 7pm - 9pm(Note new time)
  • Jameson Inn of Calhoun, GA is the official hotel of GRITS
  • Calhoun’s Boy Scout Troop 46 will provide Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Chips, and Soda.They will be serving lunch from 11:00 am until 2:30 pm on Saturday and Sunday.
  • Saturday evening before the night launch Smokin' Mo's of Canton GA will be serving BBQ Sandwich(Brisket, Pork or Chicken), Bag of Chips, Brownie and a drink for $10. These must be ordered ahead of time, when you register!

Please visit the GRITS website for more information. www.gritslaunch.com
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Old 11-02-2011, 11:47 AM
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Default Fall GRITS Postponed

Fall GRITS Postponed!!!!

Due to a late harvest at the field, GRITS has been postponed! The GRITS planning committee will meet to determine a new date, and deal with contingencies. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please stay tuned.
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Old 11-12-2011, 05:34 AM
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Default Fall GRITS Rescheduled

Fall GRITS Rescheduled!!!

GRITS has been rescheduled for December 9-11, with Friday the 9th being a Tripoli Research Day! Registration will reopen soon. Please visit www.gritslaunch.com for details.
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Old 11-17-2011, 09:43 AM
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Default Fall GRITS Registration Now Open

The GRITS website is now up and registration is open!!!!!! Please visit us at:

www.gritslaunch.com
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