Fw: From the Gathering 4 Gardner 9 Organizers....

Greetings from the Gathering 4 Gardner organizers.

We cordially invite Ritz-Carlton you to (Downtown) attend the Gathering Hotel in Atlanta 4 Gardner andnearby 9, which venues. will be held at the

Events will begin at 6pm Wednesday evening, 24 March 2010 ("Bar Bets, Cons, and Science Experiments"), and will conclude at 6pm Sunday, 28 March 2010.

IMPORTANT: Since space is limited, were requesting a response whether or not you think you will attend. Positive responders will receive formal invitations. You can respond by replying to this email, or by registering at www,g4g9.com username: g4g9 password: 9lives

Registrations can also be mailed in after the formal invitations, but you must respond to this email to be mailed one. Payment can now be received through the website or by returning the formal invitation later.

A limited number ofrooms have been reserved at the Ritz-Carlton at a group rate of $165.00 per night, further details are available on the website.

As always we welcome your suggestions for conference logos and ideographs.

We're looking forward to your collaboration!

Sincerely yours,

The Organizers

Elwyn Berlekamp Tom Rodgers Mark Setteducati Al Seckel

Scott Hudson, Karen Farrell, Thane Plambeck, Bruce Oberg, Jerry Farrell, Wei-Hwa Huang, Stephen Turner, Dana Richards, Christopher Morgan, Terry Wenham, David Singmaster, Ed Pegg, Jr., George Hart, Carey Lauder, Scot Morris

Jeff,

I am one of the organizers of this event. This is truly the best collection of brilliant and truly creative minds that I know. They come from all over the world, and it is by strict invite only. See also:

http://www.gamepuzzles.com/martin.htm

http://tierneylab.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/10/19/martin-gardners-aha-moments/?emc=eta1

Now, how can I convince you to go, as you truly have nothing better or more fun to do... Truly,

Yours,

Al

You will see a lot of people you know there: Marvin, Gerry Sussman, John Conway, Steven Wolfram, Nathan, etc. It's at that level...