A Quarterly Bulletin Exclusively for Executive Suite and Club Seat Members Spring 2002 Arthur BLANK acquires Atlanta Falcons ne of the Georgia Dome's most creating an NFL experience every single time we play at the famous executive member's longtime Georgia Dome. We're fortunate and blessed in that we have dream finally came true on Feb. 2 a great partner in the Georgia Dome. The Dome team is when the National Football League very receptive and very excited about our new partnership unanimously approved Arthur M. Blank's and new things we can do together," said Blank. acquisition of the Atlanta Falcons. At the press Khalil Johnson, general manager of the Georgia conference in New Orleans following the Dome, is equally excited about the new part- announcement of the acquisition, Blank -- nership with an old friend. "This is a great a 10-year club seat owner -- outlined his time to be at the Georgia Dome and a fan of business philosophy and defined his obliga- the Atlanta Falcons," he said. "We have known tions as owner of the team. Mr. Blank for a long time, and are confident "I am the kind of person who has a life that together we can create the exciting NFL philosophy of believing that there is no finish experience he envisions for this Atlanta team line. I strive everyday to improve myself, and I and the Georgia Dome," said Johnson. push our associates to reach higher levels. I Mr. Blank has big plans for off the field, think that same philosophy of wanting to con- too. "We can build an organization that repre- tinue to improve and enhance everything around me is going to carry over to the Falcons as well," said Blank. "Our obligation is Arthur Blank takes the reigns as owner of your Atlanta Falcons. sents Atlanta in terms of character, integrity, community service, and community involvement. We want to create an organization where to produce the best product both on and off the field. We players fight to stay at the Atlanta Falcons, where coaches understand that fans are our customers." fight to stay and where our personnel fight to stay because Besides Blank's promise to put an even better Falcon's they are proud of everything that we have created," he said. team on the field, the new owner vowed to create an "The only thing I ask of all of our fans and the folks improved game day experience for the fans. "Part of that living in the greater Atlanta area and the state of Georgia obviously is having a winning team. But it goes beyond that. ... is that we need your support. We need your support in The game day experience consists of everything from selling every sense of the word. We need you at the Georgia Dome a ticket, to parking, to the Georgia Dome experience and supporting our team." Executive Members Golf Hawks Ridge In 2002 Tour H awks Ridge, the newest, most exclusive golf course in Atlanta is the site of our most prestigious golf tournament yet. Hawks Ridge has been renowned since it opened three years naments and for those of you who weren't able to join us last year we are securing dates for another relaxing day of member golf at Atlanta's most historic course. ago, attracting golf aficionados who appreciate fast greens The Legends Course at Chateau lan would like to with subtle undulations. Atlanta Braves pitchers and avid welcome us back this year and we are looking at Friday golfers John Smoltz and Tom night lodging and Saturday Glavine have joined this club, golf at their lodge as well. and you can play this golfer's dream with other Georgia Greg Norman has Dome Executive Members on designed 9 new holes to Monday, Sept. 16. Call Sean complement the chal- White or Peggy Roberts for lenging 18 holes at TPC your reservation at Sugarloaf. We would like 404.223.8400. For more infor- to hear from you about mation on Hawks Ridge, your interest in playing check out this course, site of the www.hawksridge.com. annual BellSouth Classic. Hawks Ridge is not the only course Executive Executive members tee off from the tenth at scenic East Lake. The dates and rates for Members will enjoy this year: these courses will be available soon so please look for your golf mailings and e-mails. In the works for 2002 Executive Ritz-Carlton has built a new four-star lodge at Reynold's Member Golf are exciting prize packages from Delta Air Plantation where our group is booking Friday and Lines for par or better mini-tournament play within the Saturday night space for luxurious lodging, spa, tennis tournament. As in the past, the tournament will include and, of course, our golf tournament on the new Lake pro shop and ticket prizes, but this year we have added Oconee course. chances to win two pairs of airline tickets to any domestic flight at each tournament and international tickets as a East Lake Golf Club is always a sellout for our golf tour- grand prize. Down and Dirty IN THE DOME THE DOME GOT DOWN AND DIRTY FOR MONSTER JAM IN JANUARY. THOUSANDS OF MOTOR SPORTS FANS ATTENDED THIS YEAR'S MONSTER JAM FOR EXCITING MONSTER TRUCK RACING AND FREE STYLING. SUPERCROSS JAMMED THE DOME ON FEB. 23. at the Georgia Dome SEC basketball GET CAUGHT UP IN NCAA HOOPLA! We are the champions! Derrick Zimmerman, Mississippi State junior guard, gets ready to snip the net after the Bulldogs defeated Alabama during the SEC Men's Basketball Tournament. MSU won their second Southeastern Conference tournament title and earned an automatic NCAA bid with a 61-58 victory over the regular-season champions. See the game as the players and coaches do from the field! The Lancaster Family saw the Falcons as the players and coaches do from the field! Field visits are open to all members on a first-come, first-served basis. To schedule a pre-game field visit, just call your executive coordinator at 404.223.8400. Hoop City NCAA Challenge Court NCAA YES clinic motivational presentation and basketball skills clinic. Longest Shot Half-court shots and three-quarter court court. Autograph Stage Guest celebrities will be available. NCAA Hoop City Center Court Final Four college bands, mascots and cheerleaders, top dance teams, and acrobats. Hours (tentative): Friday, March 29 - 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, March 30 - 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, March 31 - 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, April 1 - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 30 YES Clinics Sites: Clayton State College Marietta High School Morehouse College North Gwinnett High School Cost: Free admission Hours: 8:30 a.m. to Noon (Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.) Note: Participants must be pre-registered. Spectators welcome. National Semifinals Site: Georgia Dome (One Georgia Dome Drive) Tip-off: 6:07 p.m. (Gates open at 3:30 p.m.) Tickets: Sold out. Seating capacity approximately 53,250. Friday, March 29 Team Practices Site: Georgia Dome Cost: Free admission Hours: Noon to 4 p.m. (Gates open at 10:30 a.m.) NABC Roundball Challenge/Slam-Dunk Challenge/and Hotshot Shootout Site: Georgia Tech (Alexander Memorial Coliseum) Cost: $25, $20, $15 Time: 6:30 p.m. Tickets: Available at the Georgia Tech ticket office: 404.894.5447 or www.ramblinwreck.com Monday, April 1 National Championship Site: Georgia Dome (One Georgia Dome Drive) Tip-off: 9:18 p.m. (Gates open at 6:30 p.m.) Tickets: Sold out. Seating capacity approximately 53,250. HOO New Year's Eve at the Peach Bowl Football fans crowded the Georgia Dome New Year's Eve for the 2001 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl. The annual SEC vs. ACC showdown matched the Auburn Tigers with the University of North Carolina Tar Heels. UNC went on to beat Auburn in an action-packed game by a score of 16-10. Calendar Event Date Dome On The Range Tue. April 23 Burt Bacharach at the Atlanta Symphony Sat. May 18 Chicago (Chastain) Thurs. June 6 Harry Connick, Jr. & His Big Band (Chastain Fri. June 7 Rick James/KC & The Sunshine Band (Chastain) Sun. June 9 Melissa Ethridge (Chastain) Mon. June 10 Jewel (Chastain) Mon. June 17 B52's/INXS (Chastain) Thurs. June 23 Check www.gadome.com for the Georgia Dome's latest schedules, calendars, event descriptions, and fun facts! Great Food and Wine While Learning the Tricks of the Trade Dome On The Range, a unique cooking experience for suite holders, will take place on Tuesday, April 23 at 6:30 p.m. in the Georgia Dome kitchen, located on the Floor Level. It's an opportunity for suite holders to come out and enjoy great food and wine while learning how to prepare one of the Dome's famous meals. For details and registration information, contact your executive services representative. One Georgia Dome Drive, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30313 For Memorandome comments contact: John H. 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