The Reunion Planning committee managed to secure great deals for our reunion actvities. Due to the busy season, however, our previous tentative dates posted on the web site for the reunion have changed slightly.
Activities will begin on Sunday, February 7, 2010
1) Sunday Feb 7, 2010 - Worship Service in the morning and a Welcome reception in the evening
2) Monday- Wednesday, February 8-10, Trip to Decameron
3) Thursday, February 11, BBQ
4) Friday , February 12 Bus ride or Beach Party
5) Saturday, February 13 Reunion Gala Affair.
For those who will remain until February 19th, we will be announcing date, place and time of Farewell get-together and/or other activities.
The PTY Reunion Planning Committee were able to negotiate a great deal on the Decameron trip. The quoted price is for lodging and food. For those who will be participating in the Decameron trip, and would love to take advantage of the fantastic price that was offered on a limited time only, you are required to secure your reservations no later than July 5, 2009 with payment in the form of a Money Order to receive the early registration package deal.
Reservations for Decameron processed after July 5, 2009 will be at a prevailing higher rate.
Please spread the word to other classmates that do not have email addresses and are planning to go on the Decameron trip.
Our treasurers are Chet Lavalas for those in PTY (Panama) and Ricardo (Rick) Llewelyn for those in USA. Contact them to arrange payment.
Please save the "Activities Registration" forms below on your computer.
Complete the forms as soon as possible. (Enter information in light blue cells)
Please fill out the DeCameron early registration form, determine total cost for your party, then submit payment in the form of a Money Order.
Please make the money order out to Chet or Rick. We will consolidate all payments into a single remittance to DeCameron.
Send payment to:
For classmates in Panama,
Chet Lavalas - Address TBD, please contact Chet directly
For classmates in the US,
Rick Llewelyn
2966 South Church Street
Suite 366
Burlington, North Carolina 27215
Reunion Planning Committee
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I just looked at the cruise pictures. It looked like lots of fun. It was good to see the class together again. As you may know, my health will not allow me to join you in Panama, but I will be in spirit. You are all beautiful and handsome.
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During the war all kinds of goods were rationed including: All Meats Butter Sugar Sweets and chocolate Clothes Canned and dried fruit Chocolate biscuits Jelly Mincemeat. Petrol Plus for a long time fruit was unavailable due to problems in supply and took till the early 50's before fresh fruit was affordable and available.
British Government Broadcast explaining rationing and how the British Public could help the war effort
