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WOMENS
CORNER__________________________________
Well, we have a few short months until we once again gather for a
weekend of fun, laughter, stories and adventure. I can hardly wait. I look forward
to this every year.
Of course the few weeks before can be a little stressful around our house, making
sure everything is done and that you all will have everything needed for an enjoyable
weekend. But the result is always exciting and fun. And from what I have
already seen and heard, it sounds and looks as if it again will be a great one.
We are planning to have our meeting this year aboard one of the old fashioned
paddlewheel boats that they have in St. Louis. Of course this will be open to all
ladies who are attending the reunion but I do need to know just how many of you
ladies would like to do this.
We have two choices of cruises. The first would simply be an hour to an hour
and a half. On this trip we would be sharing the boat with other visitors to the St.
Louis area. Still, I’m sure we would be able to find a corner that we could use to
hold a short meeting.
The second choice that we have, would allow us to have the boat to ourselves and
we would also enjoy a buffet brunch. This trip would last about two to two and a half
hours.
If we choose the first choice there will be a snack shop aboard that you would be
able to purchase things like hot dogs and soft drinks. If we choose the second
choice we must guarantee the company at least 90 people will be attending. I know
that seems like a lot of people for one small group but we have been known to
have as many as 75-85 ladies at one of our meetings. So I do think it would be possible
to do. Of course I know some of you ladies do not come to get together normally,
but we would certainly love it if you would join us for this one. If you have
children with you, well that’s okay too.
Just be aware that you will be responsible for their behavior while on board. So the
choice lies with you, #1 or #2. I don’t have the exact cost of these trips yet, but they
should be somewhere in the neighborhood of $25 for the first and $30 - 40 for the brunch
cruise or maybe even less. I will post the exact cost as well as some kind of form for you
to mail to me to register in the women’s section of the Blackhorse web site as soon as I know
which you all are interested in. So ladies please e-mail me ASAP and let me know
which you think we should do. I must know before the 3rd of April so I can
make the reservation when Bob and I go to St. Louis the middle of the month. My
e-mail address can be found at the bottom of this article. If I don’t hear from very
many of you then I will make the decision to take the first choice. So far I have four
people who want the second choice (brunch) and none for the first. No matter
which you choose, once you do, you will be committed to pay for it. We will NOT
take anyone who just shows up. We are keeping a list and only those who pre-register
will be able to go. So don’t get left out.
Our Angel Boxes are going rather slowly. As you recall at our meeting in
DC, we as a group decided to undertake this project. I have posted a list of items
we are looking for on the website. It can be found on page 2 of the women’s
corner but I will post it again just in case you can’t find it. We don’t expect you
to send “everything” on the list but if you could send just a couple of the items it
would be great. Above all we follow through with this project.
All items can be sent to either Cookie Avila at 1013 e. Tennessee Court Fairfield,
California 94553 or to Sarah Belcher at 949 Old Cutler Rd., Virginia Beach,
Virginia 23454.
I know I have a box that needs to be mailed out to one of them next week.
Obtaining these items can be done in many ways. The way I had help with mine
was when we had our company Christmas party. Everyone in attendance was asked
to bring something for our Angel Box instead of bringing a gift to exchange. I
was amazed at what all we got. And it was the largest party they had, had in years.
All we ask is that you DO NOT go to any military post or active duty units to do this.
They all have their own projects going on. Also this is not just limited to our ladies group.
We would love to see everyone in the 11th ACVVC organization help out. I think this is
a very worthwhile project and it is just one small way of saying Thank You to those who
are giving of themselves for our freedom.
Our newest cookbook is about ready to go to press. But you still have a few weeks
to get your favorite recipe in. Kathy Tandberg has written an article concerning
this and hopefully it is in this edition of the Thunder Run. If you don’t see it, just
email me for more information.
We still have a few water bottles available for $5 each and pen/flashlight combinations
that are now available for $3. You can order these through me just by letting
me know what you want. Shipping charges for these items will be: $3 each
for the water bottle and $1.50 each for the combos. If you choose to get both, the
shipping will be a straight $3 for the set. Well gang I guess that’s it for this
time. I hope you will take the time to support us in all that we are attempting to do.
And above all let me know which boat trip is of interest to you.
It is through your support and encouragement of the Blackhorse organization
that we continue to exist. And for that we thank you and look forward to a lifetime
of fun and support together. I hope to hear from all of you soon.
Go Blackhorse!!!
Barb Moreno
11th ACVVC Women’s Coordinator
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