S*A*G DOES AC SCRAPPERS: This is the Final Informational post before our Fabulous Fun Weekend!
Just a "few" things...
Here is the address and phone number:
The Claridge Hotel
123 S. Indiana Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 487-4400
http://claridge.com/
Directions: From Tabernacle, NJ-Google Maps indicates it will take approximately 55 minutes via Atlantic Expressway. So this may help you gauge your travel time for anyone who lives near me.
Arrival: Arrival at The Claridge Hotel is Friday is 12:00 noon. No one is permitted to enter the crop rooms prior to 12:00 noon, except for vendors. No exceptions. Please make sure you bring or plan your lunch ahead of time, as we will not be eating dinner until 6:00 pm. Ocean View is the name of the room where we will be cropping and it is located on the 3rd floor.
Parking: Self-parking is included with your room reservation. You may temporarily park at the front of the hotel to unload and then self-park – the self-park lot/garage is on Ohio Avenue, which runs parallel to Indiana Avenue where the front entrance of the hotel is located. IF you choose to valet park your car for the weekend, there is a nightly fee of $15.00 per day plus tax, (please keep in mind that valet parking charges are subject to change at the discretion of the hotel and you will not be notified by us of any changes) which you will be responsible for. Please do not leave your vehicle in the front of the hotel for an extended amount of time. Keep the unloading flowing.
Check-in: Official check-in is at 4:00 pm. But, you may check with the front desk to see if your room is ready. You can bring your scrapbooking things to the Ocean View crop room (located on the 3rd floor) first and worry about hotel check-in at your leisure.
Check out: Official check out time is at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday. Please check out of your room and place your luggage in your vehicle before 11:00 a.m. on Sunday. No luggage should be brought to the crop room for storage; please place all luggage in your vehicles at the time of check out. The crop room will close at 5:00 p.m. Sunday. Please plan accordingly.
Luggage Carts: There are luggage carts available. I am not sure how many are available at any one time. Regardless, please use the carts and promptly return them to the front entrance. Please do not leave them upstairs at your sleeping room or in the crop rooms. Please bring them back down to the lobby.
Registration: Please stop by the hotel registration desk for your sleeping room assignments and room keys. Please go to the SAG registration table at the scrapbooking area before starting to scrap.
Internet service: There is internet service throughout the hotel. There will be login/password information available if needed.
Crop Space/Lighting: Any of you who have attended scrapbooking events at large hotels in the past know that the lighting in large rooms can be dim in some areas and bright in others. The Claridge is no different. Your group may want to bring a floor or table lamp and an extension cord (the longer the better) to insure you have adequate lighting for your space. Ott Lights are perfect for scrapping. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause, but it is better to be prepared so you can take full advantage of this weekend away. Each scrapper will be provided a 4 foot cropping space for the weekend.
Extension Cords: The electrical outlets are very wide-spread. Please remember to bring electrical cords and power strips for you and your friends. We will do our best to make sure all tables have electric. We can be quite creative if necessary.
Dress: Please dress in layers. Sometimes it is cool, sometimes it is warm. Don't forget your slippers. We have 24-hour scrapping, so you can scrap in your jammies if you want. There is no need to worry about your scrap stuff as there is usually someone scrapping at all times. However, I recommend bringing your electronic devices (phones, laptops, iPads, cameras, etc.) up with you when you go to your room, especially since we are in a much bigger venue than we generally are.
Music: Please bring headphones for your radio/music or keep your table music low.
Electronic Cutting Systems: If you have a Cricut or some other cutting system, you may want to bring a small table (like a tv/snack table). I cannot guarantee that there will be an extra spot or tables available for your tools. I will try to accommodate your sitting areas for the extra table as long as it does not interfere with aisles/exits.
Church: There are several churches in the area. Please check with the front desk for this information.
Alcohol: Will be available at an onsite bar for purchase. Please tip your bartender well for good service.
Clothing (T-shirts and Sweatshirts) Sale: For all of you who ordered clothing on Facebook, if possible please bring cash with you for payment. I will also accept checks.
Meals: Friday: dinner 6:00-8:00 p.m.; Saturday: breakfast 7:00-9:00 a.m., dinner 5:00-7:00 p.m.; Sunday: breakfast from 8-10 a.m. Lunch is not included with this weekend; however, please feel free to explore what Atlantic City has to offer! Nearby you’ll find: Guy Fieri’s Chophouse; Boardwalk Cupcakes; Bucca diBeppo; Noodle Village; Gold Tooth Gerties; Walt’s Primo Pizza; Sack o Subs; Dunkin' Donuts; AC Snack Shack; Johnny Rockets; Harry's Oyster Bar; Rainforest Cafe, Margaritaville, just to name a few.
Drinking/Eating at your scrap tables: Please be careful - you don't want any spills on your work or your neighbor's work. A covered travel cup/mug is highly recommended. Cold water and ice will be available. Please bring your travel cups.
Entertainment: The hotel facility provides a fitness area and indoor heated pool on the 8thfloor for your use, included in your room rate for the weekend. The Claridge is no longer a gaming hotel. Should you wish to play in a casino during the weekend, simply take the elevator to the 2nd floor and walk into Bally’s Casino/Hotel for gaming options. As well, Jen Cox of Ocean Massage, will be available for chair massages on Saturday only. Massages are available in one minute increments, $1 per minute, with a minimum of 10 minutes and a maximum of 20 minutes.
Please clean up your scrap area periodically, so Laura, Donna and I do not have to. Remember, anything left behind will be photographed and posted on Facebook. Retrieval of any "lost" items will be your responsibility.
Rooms: You do not have to bring any linen, unless you have a special pillow/pillowcase. All rooms include a Keurig coffee maker, in-room safe, refrigerator, and flat screen television. The bathroom features a simple tub/shower combination with sample size toiletries and hair dryer.
Vendors: We will have several vendors on the premises. If you forget or need something, don't worry - it should be there for purchase. The vendors will have Tally sheets available, so you can "settle" with them at the end of the weekend. You may also let your friends/family know that if they would like to shop with our vendors, they can do so on Saturday between 12:00 pm and 5:00 pm. The vendors are: CM, CTMH, Stampin' Up, Kiwi Lane, 31, Lilla Rose, Chaulk Couture (Friday night only), Page Kits by Debbie (Sunday only), LuLaRoe (by Kristin Boyden – Saturday only) and Ocean Massage Therapy (chair massages by Jen Cox on Saturday only). I hope I didn't forget anyone. If I did, I apologize.
Classes: Several of our vendors will have classes (for a fee) available to you. Please take advantage of this opportunity to learn/try new things. Take a look at each vendor's classes and sign up when you arrive.
Charity: We will be selling and applying temporary tattoos, cost will be $10 per tattoo (cash only or proof of donation directly to fundraising page), with the proceeds benefiting the Out of the Darkness Walk of Burlington County which will take place the Saturday after our weekend, in Mt. Laurel. For more information, please see this fundraising page.
Door prizes: There will be door prizes and gifts from S*A*G and our vendors (Chinese auction). You will receive 5 tickets for attending S*A*G and you can "earn" ADDITIONAL tickets by attending classes and purchasing from our vendors.
Facebook: If you haven't joined our Facebook page, please do so. This is a very easy way for me to inform scrappers of upcoming events and scrapbooking specials. Here is the link: S*A*G FACEBOOK GROUP
If you have any concerns with the hotel/banquet facility/staff, please bring it to MY attention. I cannot address it and correct it if I do not know about it.
Okay, I think that's it. If you have any questions that I haven't covered, please let me know. Here is my cell phone number if you need to contact me - 609-781-0508. Laura, Donna and I are heading down on Thursday night.
We are looking forward to a fun weekend!!! Can't wait to scrap with you!
Lisa
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