WHO IS COMING TO REUNION 2010

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REUNION 2010

Introduction:

SGM Bill TOLBERT will be our host for Reunion 2010 in Tacoma, Washington as the representative of RAFINCO.  The reunion will be from Thursday 9 September through Saturday 11 September 2010, and will be followed by a RAFINO/RAFINCO Cruise to Alaska.  We will leave from Seattle, Washington on Sunday 12 September. 

2010 CRUISE TO ALASKA:

Advance alert posted June 2009.  Watch for more details as they are available:

We will combine the 2009 RAFINO/ RAFINCO Cruise with the 2010 RAFINO/RAFINCO Reunion. The cruise will depart from Seattle for Alaska on Sunday 12 September 2010 after the end of the 2010 Reunion.  Details as to exact time, ports of call, etc. will be published in early 2010 as soon as John Powell (Cruise Planners) obtains the info.  Availability of added land tours will be looked into. Bob RADOMSKI, Cruise Master"

Reunion 2010 web site:

The special web site for REUNION 2010 is up and available for your use in tracking the progress of Reunion planning.  The site is www.financereunion.org> and can be reached from “LINKS” on the blue navigation bar on the home page & can be found at “Reunion 2010”. >  

Planning Questionnaire: (highlight, copy/paste then mail or e-mail.)

 Reunion 2010 Planning>

Tacoma, Washington>

September 9 -11, 2010>

The Reunion 2010 Planning Committee is dedicated to making your visit to the Northwest and attendance at the reunion as rewarding, interesting and entertaining as possible.  To assist us in accomplishing that we have selected a number of sites and activities which we feel would be of great interest to most visitors.  Due to the short period of the reunion we would not be able to visit all of them as a large group.  Please review the list and select two items which you would be most interested in and a third item as an alternate. We will then review your selections and pick the two with the greatest interest and set them up as group activities/tours.  In addition we will have a third activity, which will be scheduled on Friday afternoon and evening, and will be our prime event other than the banquet.  >

1. LeMay Car Museum - The Lemay family has the largest private collection of cars in the country and the collection will be showcased in a premier facility.   www.lemaymuseum.org
2. Port of Tacoma – This is one of the largest port operations on the west coast as well as one of the most advanced.    www.portoftacoma.org
3. Boeing Museum of Flight – An awesome display of aircraft dating from the beginning of the age of flight.  A walk-thru of a retired Concorde SST is included as well as a spectacular display of war time aircraft.   www.museumofflight.com
4. Pike Place Market/Seattle Underground – Longest continually operating market in the country.  Shops and outlets are located on two levels.   www.pikeplacemarket.org
5. University of Washington Tacoma Campus – A unique blend of the old and new, the campus was built in an area that was composed of old warehouse buildings.  None were torn down but rather were renovated while keeping the flavor of the original use of the building along with several modern new buildings which blend in.  The university received several awards and write-ups in various publications.   www.tacoma.washington.edu
6. Mount Ranier – Highest peak in the lower 48 west of the Rockies   www.nps.gov/mora

Note:>  Please do not select both item 3 and item 4 as time will not allow you to do both. >

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First Choice                  Item number ______________>

Second Choice            Item Number ______________>

Alternate Choice           Item Number ______________>

Please complete and return hard copy by mail or on-line attached to an e-mail to: >

William Tolbert                                     william.tolbert@comcast.net>

2218 Railway Circle>

Gold River, CA 95670>

Please respond NLT August 31, 2009 and remember the more responses we receive the better we will be able to meet the desires of the attendees.  This is not a commitment to attend the reunion or the activities.>

Sincerely,>

/S/>

William Tolbert>

Reunion Host>

Reunion 2010: CRUISE 2010

CRUISE 2010 FOLLOWING REUNION 2010:

RAFINO/RAFINCO Cruise will sail from Seattle for Alaska on Sunday 12 September 2010.  This is immediately after the Reunion 2010.

Here are details of the Cruise:

1.  The ship is the Sapphire Princess.

2.  Cost of Cabins (based on double occupancy, cost is per person.)

     $699 for inside cabin

     $849 for Ocean view partially obstructed

     $1,149 for Ocean view or Ocean view with balcony

     Add $115.71 to each for international taxes and fees.

3.  Deposit requirements:

     A.  Special between now and 1 December 2009. 

            Fully refundable deposit is $100 per person

            Each will receive special bonuses like ship board credits, coupon book and other amenities.

     B.  After 1 December 2009 the deposit is 20% of the cruise cost, and the special bonus is not received.

4.  Tour Conductor Credit:

     The amount paid by each 16^th person who cruises with us will be divided between the cruise participants.  (This only applies to those who book with John Powell who is our Cruise Planner.)

5.  Itinerary:

    1.  Sun 12 Sep 2009 Seattle, WA       depart 4:00 pm

    2.  Mon 13 Sep   At Sea

    3.  Tue 14 Sep   Ketchikan, AK          arr 6:30 am, dpt 4:00 pm

    4.  Wed 15 Sep Tracy Arm Fjord, AK arr 6:00 am, dpt 10:00 am

                               Juneau, AK              arr 2:00 pm, dpt 10:00 pm>

    >5.  Thu 16 Sep  Skagway, AK            arr 6:00 am, dpt 5:00 pm

    6.  Fri 17 Sep     At Sea

    7.  Sat 18 Sep   Victoria, B. C.            arr 7:00 pm, dpt 11:59 pm

    8.  Sun 19 Sep  Seattle, WA               arr 7:00 am

6.  Make reservations with or ask questions of John Powell at 800-642-2566.  John has been our Cruise Planner for years and knows the cruise business.  John has a block of cabins reserved and  is in direct negotiation with Princess.  Identify yourself as with RAFINO or RAFINCO when you call John. 

7.  The Cruise is open to all RAFINO/RAFINCO members, their families, in-laws & close friends.  Attendance at the Reunion is not a pre-requisite especially for Friends and family members.

8.  Miscellaneous:

            A.  We will have “First Sitting” for dinner.  Tell John if you want “Late Sitting”.

            B.  Transportation from the Reunion hotel to the Ship & return will be arranged.

            C. Web site www.rafino.org will list all cruisers as deposits are   made.  Other web sites may also list cruisers.

            D.  To get information search on www.Princess.com and locate the Sapphire Princess to Alaska on 12 Sep 2010.

            E.  More information such as shore tours will be provided as it   comes available.

            F.  Cruise Master Bob Radomski rpradomski@q.com.  or Web Master J. Claud Wallace jclaudwall@aol.com will be glad to assist by getting answers to your questions.

            G. PASSPORT FOR CRUISE? Our cruise planner, John Powell has provided the following information concerning passports. “Since the RAFINO>/RAFINCO Cruise is roundtrip Seattle no passports are required at this time.  If someone got sick in Canada and needed to fly back from Canada, they would need a passport.  It is a good idea to have one.” 

Who is Cruising

“Who is Cruising” 44 as of >June 4th:

Bateman, William & Karin

Blaylock, James & Betty

Brennan, Martin & Mary Jo>

Brittain, Donald & Roxanne>

Caulfield, Pamela & TBA

Costello, Charles & Anne

Dalen, Gary & Jaye

Emerson, Bud & Alice

Francis, Kim>

Tatarakis, John & Erika>

Garza, Robert & Bertha

> Griffin, Gil, Vera, & Stephen

Johnson, Daniel & Cindy

Johnson, Graham & Joan

LaBarbera, Al

LeMasters, Lucille & TBA

Mikkelson, Dave & Bonnie

Miller, Harry & Ruth

Miller, James & Brenda

Penick, Jeffery & Eileen

Perez, Hector & Norma

Poteat, Duna, Tammy>, and Gilda Bocock>

Putnum, Thomas & Dianna

Radomski, Robert & Mary Lou

Smith, Sandra & TBA

Spiro, Michael & Merrie-Lee

Tolbert, Bill & Ann

Wallace, George & Julie>

Wallace, J. Claud & Virginia

Walmer, Bud & Karis>

To all RAFINCO and RAFINO members: WWII VETERANS

The 2010 Reunion Planning Committee wants to honor all surviving Finance Corps World War II Veterans at our final banquet on September 11, 2010.  I know some of you are WWII Vets and others know of people who are.  Membership in RAFINCO/RAFINO is not required, only that they be members of the Finance Corps.  Some of you/them may not have been in Finance during the war but later transferred to the Corps which is okay.  We want to honor all of you/them.  We also realize that some will not be able to attend because of health and other issues  Our plan is to recognize each of them whether or not they are present at the Reunion and banquet.  Please assist us by sending any information to me at:  william.tolbert@comcast.net>  If you nave other information or items you wish to submit you can mail it to me at:  William Tolbert, 2218 Railway Circle, Gold River, CA  95670.  Thank you for any and all assistance in this vital and important endeavor.

FUTURE REUNIONS

	Bill TOLBERT will host the 2010 reunion in Tacoma, Washington.
	Bill BAYLISS & Bill HILL will co-host the 2012 reunion in San Antonio, Texas.
	2014 Reunion bids: > Jim MARTENS will host the 2014 Reunion in Washington DC.>

Email the Web Master regarding your suggestions for future reunion locations.