Shipmates,
The 2009 Goldsborough reunion deadline for hotel registration, July 27th, is only a few days away. We have this special rate of $99 a night, with free parking reserved for August 21st until the 29th. Sure hope that if you are hoping to attend that you do not miss this money saving rate. They normally get over $200 a night but with the economy and with the reduction in personal traveling , I think that really helped Nick negotiate this great rate.
Free parking does not sound like much but at some hotels it would be $20 a night and we have many driving to Colorado Springs. Registrations for locals and walk ins continues until the reunion. However, although we love surprises, so we can properly plan, please let one of the officers know if you are coming. Family and friends are always welcome at our reunions or associated events.
Remember too, you can attend a portion of the reunion if you do not have time for the entire week. Registration fees are pro-rated by the costs of the events based on the days you will attend.
Nick and Mary, our reunion coordinators, along with input from Chip and Sue have another great reunion planned and the updated agenda is on the Goldsborough web site.
In an effort to save some money, there are a few singles attending who have a room to themselves. If you would like to share hotel costs with a shipmate, please contact an officer as soon as possible. Saving half on a room makes attending possible for some.
For our west coast members, with combining Mountain and Pacific times, this is as close as we get to the left side of the country for the next three years. Sure hope you all will consider making the trip east again as we really miss our California, Oregon and Washington friends.
Due to illness, death and the tremendous downturn in the stock market, we will again miss many of our regulars. We hope that those suffering from illness get well soon and to the families of shipmates lost, the entire association offers our deepest sympathies and we will proudly remember them in our annual memorial ceremony.
Hope to see you in the "Springs".
Your Association Officers