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At the Congress: Banquet

Banquet and Awards

 

Celebrate the final night of the U.S. Go Congress with our traditional Closing Banquet and Awards Ceremony on Saturday evening. This festive gathering features:

  • Banquet Dinner

  • Song & Poetry Contest

  • Presentation of tournament awards

  • Announcement of the American Go Foundation’s “Teacher of the Year”

  • A special auction of a valuable Go board to benefit the AGF

  • And more!

This  event is a wonderful opportunity to relax, reflect, and connect with friends—both old and new—before everyone departs on Sunday morning. You can sign up for the banquet when you register for the Congress.

 

Banquet Dinner

This year's banquet will feature a BBQ buffet. If you are not into meat, there will be vegetarian options as well. The buffet will include:

  • Salad
  • Bread
  • Choice of two sides
  • Choice of two entrees
  • BBQ sauce
  • Assorted sweet desserts
Soft drinks will be provided.  Beer and wine will be available for purchase.

 

Song and Poetry Contest

 

Bob High was AGA membership secretary for many years before becoming President on January 1, 1992. He contributed mightily to the formation of a tradition of Go songs a poetry. The Bob High Memorial Song & Poetry Contest has been held every year in his honor since the 1995 Congress in Seattle.


Rules and Submission Details

  1. The subject is Go! Entries should be heavily Go-related.
  2. Your entry should fit on a single page. If lines are short enough, a two-column
    page is fine. If the entry is longer than one page, it may be edited for publication.
  3. Entries may not be under consideration for publication elsewhere.
  4. Entries must be submitted by 1:00 PM Thursday, July 17 th by either of the
    following methods:
    • Place a physical copy of your song or poem in the envelope labeled “Bob
      High Memorial Song & Poetry Contest Entries” located at the Help Desk, OR
    • Email a copy to julie.burrall@usgo.org.

Be sure your entry includes your full name and contact information.
This information will be removed for the judging process.

Entries remain the property of the author. However, the AGA is entitled to print
the entry in AGA publications.


The contest is open to all current AGA members and any family attending the US
Go Congress.


Prize awards are determined at the sole discretion of the judges.
Judges are always needed. Please volunteer for the task by emailing
julie.burrall@usgo.org or signing up at the sign-up table.

 

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