Connecticut Association of Photographers Dinner and Showing of Tops in Connecticut 2012

Connecticut Association of Photographers Dinner and Showing of Tops in Connecticut 2012


The Tops in Connecticut 2012 showing will occur on Saturday, April 27, 2013, beginning at 5 p.m. The show will be followed by dinner. These events will take place at the Hawthorne Inn on the Berlin Turnpike in
Berlin, CT.

See below for details including the schedule for the evening and menu choices. A Dinner Reservation Form is also included. All reservations must be received by April 19, 2013.

Best regards, Bill
William B. Barnett, AFIAP, MNEC, MPSA
66 Jasmine Circle Milford, CT
06461-1788 USA

CT Association of Photographers Web Master
E-mail: CAPinCT@optonline.net


Connecticut Association of Photographers
Dinner and Showing of Tops in Connecticut 2012
Please join the Connecticut Association of Photographers on Saturday, April 27, 2013. The program
consists of all the photographs accepted in the 2012 Tops in Connecticut competition with commentaries.

This is the only time the program will be shown.

The dinner and program will be held at the Hawthorne Inn, 2421 Berlin Turnpike, Berlin, CT. Directions
can be found on the next page or at http://hawthorne-inn.com/directions.php. The TOPS in Connecticut program will begin at 5PM. Award presentations and a short business meeting will follow the program. There will be a cash bar for your enjoyment after the program. Dinner will be served at 6:45. Dinner choices for the evening are Chicken Hawthorne, Grilled Chicken Breast, Roasted Tomato and Artichoke Compote ($35); Grilled Salmon with Cucumber, Red Onion Salad, Soy Aioli ($35); and a 14 oz Roast Prime Rib of Beef topped with au jus and crispy onions ($40). The dinner prices are those set by the Hawthorne Inn. CAP will pay for the tax and tip for the dinners. Dinners include entrees, salad, sides of vegetable and starch, dessert, coffee and tea.

Please send the reservation form and check made payable to CAP to Antoinette Gombeda, HonNEC 817 Chickadee Lane, Stratford, CT 06614 by April 19, 2013. We know you will want to attend this exciting
event. Bring a friend. We look forward to seeing you.
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TOPS in CONNECTICUT 2012 Dinner Reservation Form
Send reservations and check (made out to CAP, Inc) to Antoinette Gombeda, HonNEC, 817 Chickadee Lane, Stratford, CT 06614. The deadline for receipt of reservations is April 19, 2013.
Dinner Choices:
Chicken Hawthorne ($35 x number ______) = $_____________
Grilled Salmon ($35 x number ______) = $_____________
Roast Prime Rib ($40 x number _____) = $_______________ Total Enclosed $_______________
Name ______________________________ e-mail _________________________________
Address _________________________________Tel. # _____________________________
City, State, Zip ______________________________________________________________
Please e-mail agombeda@optonline.net for more information or for questions you may have.

Directions to the Hawthorne Inn

From Hartford and Points North:
Follow 91 South to exit 22N toward New Britain. Then take another exit 22 (Rt. 15 South). Take a right at the end of the ramp, and at the next light, take another right. At the next light, take a left and bear right onto the Berlin Turnpike (Rt. 15 South). The Hawthorne Inn will be about 2 miles on the left hand side.

From Avon, Simsbury, & Farmington:
Route 4 (in Farmington South) to I-84 West. Follow to Route 72 exit, East toward New Britain. After several miles, Route 72 merges with Route 9. Stay in the right 2 lanes and follow signs for Route 9 South toward Middletown. Take the CT-372/MILL ST exit- exit number 22. Keep LEFT at the fork in the ramp. Merge onto CT-15/Berlin Turnpike South. Proceed 3 miles and you will see The Hawthorne Inn on your left. Make a U-turn at the following intersection and proceed to Hawthorne Inn.

From New Haven and Points South - Option 1:
Follow 91 North to exit 17. Stay in the left lane and follow signs for the Berlin Turnpike (Rt. 15). The Hawthorne Inn will be about 5 miles on the right hand side.

From New Haven and Points South - Option 2:
Take the Berlin Turnpike (Rt 15) all the way, and once you reach Meriden, The Hawthorne Inn will be about 4 miles on the right hand side.

From Waterbury:
Take 84 East to 691 East. Take exit 8 off 691, take a right off the ramp and The Hawthorne Inn will be about 4 miles on the right hand side.

From Old Saybrook and Middletown:
Take Route 9 North toward New Britain to exit 22. At the end of the ramp take a right. Then at the next light take another right. At the next light take a left and bear right on to the Berlin Turnpike. (Rt. 15 South). The Hawthorne Inn will be 2 miles on the left hand side