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THE ARRANGEMENTS:
Check out the new, lower rates!!
Date: September 7, 8,
9, and 10, 2008
Place: Las Vegas,
Nevada
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Note:
Our Orleans Hotel room block under "Sasebo Reunion" has
expired. For those of you who have not made a room reservation, Expedia.com
has room rates at the Orleans for $34/$36 per night for our core days of
Sept 7 through Sept 10. Anyone calling the Orleans to reserve a
room should mention that you want the "Guaranteed Best Rate"
and tell them the rates that are on Expedia and the Orleans will match
those rates. ~ John Gordon, 8/9/08 |
Hotel:
The Orleans Hotel & Casino www.orleanscasino.com,
$31.00 (old rate $55.00) per room, per night, Sunday through
Wednesday, 7th through 10th.
For those of you that would like to get a head start on the celebration, the
room rates for Friday and Saturday (9/5 and 9/6/2008) will be $79.00
(old rate $115.00) per
night. If you want to stay and visit a little longer, the following rates
have been extended to our group: Thursday (9/11/2008) - $31.00
(old rate $55.00), and Friday
and Saturday (9/12 and 9/13/2008) - $115.00. Cutoff
date for discounted group rates was August 6.
Reservations: 1-800-675-3267 -- IMPORTANT
to specify "Sasebo Reunion".
REALLY IMPORTANT: Should the above
room rates drop, everyone registered under "Sasebo Reunion"
will automatically have their room rates adjusted to the lower rate, as was the
case at the 2006 Reunion. This is a specific/unique agreement that we have
secured for our group as part of our contract with the Orleans. ONLY those
registered under the "Sasebo Reunion" will be afforded this
adjustment.
Reunion Cost: (registration
information)
Address: The
Orleans Hotel & Casino, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave., Las Vegas, Nevada,
89103
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SCHEDULED EVENTS: There will be three (3) days and nights of scheduled Reunion events to include:
a 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Welcome Brunch on Monday (9/8/08); a catered Reception/Brunch
from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday (9/9/08); and a
Dinner/Dance to conclude the festivities on Wednesday evening
(9/10/08) from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. During
all three (3) days, we will have use of the Hospitality Room for displaying
memorabilia, meeting with one another, taking pictures, etc. The cost
for all of these events (and a couple of surprises) will be covered by your
registration fee (registration
information). In addition to the above scheduled events, we have added
several "Optional" events that are voluntary and require additional
fees should you wish to participate. To sign up for any of
these "Optional" events, please fill out the "Optional
Event Form".
There are many amenities available at The Orleans, including bowling, movie
theaters, free shuttle to the Strip, lots of lounges with live entertainment,
swimming pool, spa, etc.
IN CONCLUSION:
Make plans to be there. "You
are the Reunion!!!" Opportunities to reconnect with
friends and memories we all shared in our lives are rare, and should be eagerly
grasped when presented. Secondly,
make your room reservations early. Please don't wait until the very last
minute as we are only able to secure the group's contracted rates for a limited
number of rooms, and for a limited amount of time.
And last,
but not least, PLEEEEAAAAASE send in your Registration Form and fees as
soon as possible. In fact, since so much of our planning relies on your
early commitment, we've decided to offer an incentive for the
non-procrastinators amongst you. See registration
information for details. (incentive)
$$$
After
completing the above assignment, go through your attic, basement, or garage and
dig out those pictures, yearbooks, and mementos from Sasebo to share with all of
us at the Reunion. We are also planning to hold a
"silent auction" to raise $ for our Association. If you have any questions,
concerns, or would like to help with the Reunion, call John
Gordon at (949) 458-2967, e-mail fenwayjack@cox.net,
or Jo Wilson Emerson at (651) 653-0731, e-mail JWMEME@msn.com.
The
word has gone out to the citizens of Las Vegas..."It's Sasebo
time!" Regardless of when you were in Sasebo, whether you were a
student, teacher, parent, in the Service, or related or just a friend to any of the aforementioned, come and
celebrate the magic that was Sasebo!! P.S. Your family and
friends have listened to you talk about Sasebo for many years. Now's the
chance to bring them with you so they can see and experience first-hand what
made that time in your life so special. You are encouraged to bring your
spouses, companions, relatives, parents, children, and friends. Our
scheduled Reunion events are designed to interest all of them, and if that
isn't enough, they'll have the rest of Las Vegas to keep them entertained.
P.S.S. The Sasebo Alumni Association needs your support.
Become a member. Join your classmates, teachers, and parents in supporting
your Association. For information, visit the Vision
page. If you have any questions, or decide to join, contact Patricia
Thomas (Wagner), Membership Coordinator, at (864) 269-4686, or e-mail her at Trishidi@aol.com.
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