Hey
ADTA,
Seems
like weeks since our last post, but we were in trial - resolved amicably. Glad to be back focusing on the important stuff: ADTA
Greenbrier.
Listen
up. You are “down to the lick log” if you want to go to ADTA
Greenbrier. There may be a few rooms left, both at the Greenbrier and the
Lewisburg Hotels, but you won’t know unless you sign up and check it out.
Otherwise, it will be too late.
“Down to the lick log,”
was one of many sayings of Winfield Turley “Teke” Shaffer. Teke was the
original ADTA Charleston West Virginia member at Jackson Kelly, a great lawyer
and mentor to many of us. Teke served in the infantry in Korea, and then
attended the West Virginia University School of Law. He practiced with
Jackson Kelly and managed our litigators from 1959 until his retirement in
1996. A Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, Teke was an old
school trial lawyer who viewed discovery as an annoying delay between his
client and the courtroom. He was a powerful cross examiner. Teke’s
greatest contribution to the ADTA was the day he picked a young lawyer at
Jackson Kelly to join our group, and so began the legendary ADTA career of
Steve Crislip. We all still miss Teke, who died May 30, 2008, at the age
of 79, and never really explained the lick log (at
least to me).
If
you have resisted us so far, your strength must be ebbing.
Continue that trial. Postpone that procedure. Go ahead, send in
that registration form and join the ADTA Nation’s first foray into Wild
Wonderful West Virginia and the historic Greenbrier. You know you want to
join 161 ADTA members for what will be a great time. Think about what you
are missing.
We
hear the ADTA Philly Contingent is coming by train. The Willets,
Cliffords and Mitchells are rumored to be coming via the Bourbon Trail through
Kentucky. The Birks are coming through Roanoke, where they may run into the
James Jennings expedition. Zizik is putting together a Dutch Treat
for Tuesday night. For all we know, Matt Bailey is already here. 
Assuming he survives
the Bourbon Trail, The Bike King, Yeulin Willett, will lead an expedition on a
ride along the Greenbrier River Trail on Friday afternoon, April 19,
12:30-4:30. You can rent bikes at The Bike Shop at the Greenbrier
(down by the outdoor pool). Ask for the manager, Daniel Muller, who
assures there will be plenty of bikes. Get there on Wednesday or Thursday
to get fitted for your bike and have it tagged/reserved. Meet at the Bike
shop on Friday at 12:30, for a scenic van ride 10 miles to the Greenbrier
River Trail. Right now, there are 18 signed up, so please let Peggy know
if you want to join in. For those with a desire for more aggressive
off-road, single-track mountain biking, contact Yeulin, as he is game.
Julia’s Greenbrier
Tips:
Valet
Parking is $20 per day. They are A-OK with you dropping your stuff and
parking it yourself for free. Save the $ for the Casino….
What
to wear, what to wear? Here’s Julia’s guidance. You are at the
Greenbrier, so enjoy the Southern Ambiance, and dress Greenbrier Casual.
No sweat pants, shorts or halter tops in the upper lobby, please. Jackets
are required in the casino and no jeans. You must be 21 and present your
room key to enter.
As
for the ADTA events:
Wednesday President’s Reception: Happy Business
Attire. Suits and sport coats with ties. Bust out that bow
tie. Fancy skirts and dresses.
ADTA CLE: Business casual.
Thursday at Kate’s Mountain: Bluegrass
Casual. Jeans, boots, checked shirts and the like. It may be cool
on Kate’s mountain so bring a sweater or
jacket. You’ll want to clog and dance, so get comfy.
Golf: Be like Tiger, not Carl Spackler.
Friday Bunker Tour: Casual and
comfortable. Shoes in particular.
Saturday: Black Tie and Cocktail Dresses.
If there is a place to get spiffy, it is the Greenbrier. You’ll want to
look good to get your picture taken.
Sunday Breakfast Sendoff: Travel Comfort
Casual.
Travel
from Roanoke Regional Airport in Virginia ((ROA):
SUV (1-5 passengers): $295 per vehicle
Van (1-5 passengers0: $53.00 per person
with a $443.00 minimum charge
Bus (3-5 passengers): $53.00 per person
with a $443.00 minimum charge
Bus (6 or more passenger): $53.00 per
person with a $443.00 minimum charge
Waiting time for a sedan charged at $75.00 per
hour and $100 per hour for bus.
Julia,
as always, will watch the weather carefully, but, it may be hot, may be
cold. We’ll give you our best guess when we get close.
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