[sumo] Fw: Sumo Bash update

[Linda Dizi]

--- On Tue, 9/8/09, Sumo List <sumo-l at lists.ucla.edu> wrote:

> From: Sumo List <sumo-l at lists.ucla.edu>
> Subject: Sumo  Bash update
> To: "Sumo List" <sumo-l at lists.ucla.edu>
> Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2009, 12:51 AM
> 9th Annual US Sumo Open
> SUMO BASH UPDATE
> 
> (1)  INFO:  Please visit http://www.usasumo.com/ussumoopen2009.html for the
> basics on the September 26 event.
> 
> (2)  MEAL UPDATE:  We received more RSVPs so far
> than expected, and the kitchen facility at the venue will
> not be able to accommodate pots large enough to make
> sufficient chanko-nabe (sumo stew) for everyone.
> 
> So, we have to change the chanko-nabe plan this time, BUT
> we will still provide everyone a FREE Japanese lunch
> (included with the $15 door price)!
> 
> You get to watch a sumo training session, enjoy the 9th US
> Sumo Open, meet the champions in person, AND get a Japanese
> meal, for only $15!!  Don't miss it.
> 
> Good News:  We plan to schedule an extra chanko-nabe
> party, where you can watch World Champion Byamba prepare
> your meal by hand!  Look out for upcoming
> announcements.
> 
> (3)  PAYMENT:  You can pay cash at the
> door.  If you RSVP (via e-mail) by September 19, it's
> only $15 at the door.  If your name is not on the RSVP
> list by September 19, then you pay $20 at the door. 
> Kids (12 and under) are only $10.
> 
> Help us by RSVP-ing early.  That way, we can prepare
> enough food for everyone, AND you pay less!
> 
> (4)  LOGISTICS:  The event begins at 11 AM, with
> sumo training and demonstrations.  The US Sumo Open
> competition will start around 12 noon.  All of the sumo
> action takes place inside the gym.
> 
> After the competition, we will step just outside for the
> picnic.  There is a shaded area, with some tables, but
> outdoor chairs are limited, so you might want to have a
> folding chair in your car, to pull out for the picnic.
> 
> Parking is right next to the gym, and it's FREE!
> 
> (5)  SOUVENIRS:  You have a special chance to buy
> not only a variety of sumo t-shirts, but also rare sumo
> souvenirs from Japan, like banzuke (sumo ranking charts),
> sumo fabric for kimonos, and plenty of unique pro sumo
> items!  Bring any t-shirt you buy to the World Champ,
> and he'll sign it for you, too.
> 
> Please e-mail info at usasumo.com
> with additional questions, and see you on September 26!
> 
>