8th Annual Boston Tea Party

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Visit: http://bostonartcc.net/events/teaparty2007/index.php8th Annual Boston Tea PartyThe Boston Tea Party is back again! Due to its popularity, this year's 8th annual Tea Party will once again be combined with a day of Airport Poker.Over 24 Virtual Boston ARTCC controllers from around the world will be getting together in person in Nashua, NH (the same city Boston Center is located in) to staff the ARTCC on Saturday, July 14th from 1:00 PM EDT (1700z) to 6:00 PM EDT (2200z). We won't be dumping any tea, but we'll be running an exciting game of Airport Poker to dump prizes on the winners! This "admirable" gathering of controllers would make John Adams flip over in his grave. Pilots are guaranteed to have fun on what should be a very busy day in Boston!Pilots who plan to fly in the Boston ARTCC airspace during the event are encouraged (not required) to use the (remember to use GMT, or Zulu, time to file). This will allow us to better plan our staffing and position assignments prior to the event. On the day of the event you are encouraged to prefile using the [link:vatsim.net/fp]VATSIM Pre-Filing System].And that's not all! The Airport Poker winners will receive special prizes from the Boston ARTCC.[/b Get ready for a fun day of flying with some of the best controllers on VATSIM! Additional surprises to be revealed over the next few weeks prior to the event.On behalf of the VATUSA Boston ARTCC, we look forward to seeing your target on our scopes!Regards,Gary MillsapsvZBW Facilities Engineer