[USML Announce] USML 2008 Draft Day Information

[Blocker, Mark B.]

Rich:
 
  I would be fine prohibiting internet access for the reasons you identify.  I admit I did not consider that issue when I sent around the e-mail; I was really more concerned about those who draft with software (isn't that an advantage too?).  However, like you, I will happily follow the will of the league on this one.


________________________________

	From: announce-bounces at usml.net [mailto:announce-bounces at usml.net] On Behalf Of Richard Robbins
	Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2008 10:14 AM
	To: 'USML Announcements'
	Subject: RE: [USML Announce] USML 2008 Draft Day Information
	
	
	Thanks Mark.
	 
	I've got one issue to raise related to draft day logistics.
	 
	I've always been uncomfortable with the notion that some people would have internet access during a draft while others don't.  It seems to me that we should discourage people from having internet access during the draft.  How do others feel about this?  If the consensus is that it's not a problem, I'll certainly come prepared to tap into the network, on the other hand, I think that the better approach is not to do so.
	 
	What say the league on this one?
	 
	-- Rich

________________________________

	From: announce-bounces at usml.net [mailto:announce-bounces at usml.net] On Behalf Of Blocker, Mark B.
	Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2008 9:06 AM
	To: announce at usml.net
	Subject: [USML Announce] USML 2008 Draft Day Information
	
	

	Gang: 

	  Here is the information for draft day 2008. 

	When:   Saturday, March 15, at 8:00 a.m. (sharp) 

	Where:  Sidley Austin LLP, One South Dearborn Street, Chicago  (38th floor) 

	How to get in:  Each league owner is listed on the guest list for this Saturday.  When you arrive, you will need to present a drivers license or state ID, so please bring one of those.  After your ID is verified, you will be issued a badge that will allow you to go through the security lanes to get to the elevators.  Take the elevator to the 38th floor.  When you get off of the elevator, turn west (away from the lake) and go through the silver door (which will be ajar).  The draft room (38W15) is right behind those doors.

	Food/beverage:  Two simple rules.  First, absolutely no alcohol.  Second, bring any food you want to consumer during the draft.  I do not believe there are vending machines that are easily accessed, so please bring stuff.  

	Lunch:  The draft will certainly go through lunch.  I would recommend bringing something for lunch so that we can avoid slowing down the draft.

	Computer/internet:  The draft room has loads of computer and internet facilities.  I believe there is a wired port available in front of each chair (along with electrical outlets), so feel free to bring computers (and you can have internet access).

	Call-in information:  Jim, the number is 312-507-0446. 

	IMPORTANT POST-DRAFT:  After the draft, please submit a piece of paper that shows (a) your drafted roster, with a star next to the names of players that were retained pre-draft, and for each player, their current position and salary; (b) a list of players acquired in the rotation draft, along with the following information: MLB team or other affiliation, position, and salary; and (c) a list of any week 1 roster moves.

	How to reach me:  If you need to reach me on or before draft day, either e-mail me at Sidley or call me on my cell at 847-571-4114.  

	  -- Mark B. 

	
	Sidley Austin LLP mail server made the following annotations on 03/13/08, 09:01:50:
	-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
	IRS Circular 230 Disclosure: To comply with certain U.S. Treasury regulations, we inform you
	that, unless expressly stated otherwise, any U.S. federal tax advice contained in this
	communication, including attachments, was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be
	used, by any taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding any penalties that may be imposed on such 
	taxpayer by the Internal Revenue Service.  In addition, if any such tax advice is used or referred
	to by other parties in promoting, marketing or recommending any partnership or other entity,
	investment plan or arrangement, then (i) the advice should be construed as written in connection
	with the promotion or marketing by others of the transaction(s) or matter(s) addressed in this
	communication and (ii) the taxpayer should seek advice based on the taxpayer's particular
	circumstances from an independent tax advisor.
	
	****************************************************************************************************
	This e-mail is sent by a law firm and may contain information that is privileged or confidential.
	If you are not the intended recipient, please delete the e-mail and any attachments and notify us
	immediately.
	
	****************************************************************************************************

	


Sidley Austin LLP mail server made the following annotations on 03/13/08, 10:18:48:
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
IRS Circular 230 Disclosure: To comply with certain U.S. Treasury regulations, we inform you
that, unless expressly stated otherwise, any U.S. federal tax advice contained in this
communication, including attachments, was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be
used, by any taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding any penalties that may be imposed on such 
taxpayer by the Internal Revenue Service.  In addition, if any such tax advice is used or referred
to by other parties in promoting, marketing or recommending any partnership or other entity,
investment plan or arrangement, then (i) the advice should be construed as written in connection
with the promotion or marketing by others of the transaction(s) or matter(s) addressed in this
communication and (ii) the taxpayer should seek advice based on the taxpayer's particular
circumstances from an independent tax advisor.

****************************************************************************************************
This e-mail is sent by a law firm and may contain information that is privileged or confidential.
If you are not the intended recipient, please delete the e-mail and any attachments and notify us
immediately.

****************************************************************************************************
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: http://lyra.siteprotect.com/pipermail/announce/attachments/20080313/a83f1b5c/attachment.htm