CANDOER Retirement Group
Cat's Corner
Communicators AND Others Enjoying Retirement
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Monday, May 03
Embassy Cairo Reunion in Las Vegas
A group of TCU communicators are holding a reunion for those retirees who had been assigned to Cairo during their careers. They have extended an invitation to the CANDOERs to join them at this reunion.
If you have any questions, send your enquiry to Terri at cairoreunion@yahoo.com
The reunion will start with a happy hour on 3 September. Then on 4 September we will have a golf outing/touristy type thing during the day and a nice dinner that evening. On 5 September it will be just breakfast in the morning with the group (for those that want to join us) and then for the rest of the day we'll just do whatever we want. The reunion will end on Sunday afternoon/Sunday night.
Please reply with the appropriate response that suits you on the following:
1. I am going to attend and have made my hotel reservations.
2. I am going to attend but still need to make my reservation (and will let you know when I do).
3. I am not going to be able to make it this time, sorry.
To make your reservation, you can go online to: Orleans Casino Groups. You will get the group rate by entering the assigned Reservation ID: 0CAIC09. Or, you can call 1-800-675-3267 and tell them you're with the "Cairo reunion" group. Your reservation has to be made by 1 June 2010 or we may lose the group rate and have to negotiate new rates, so please make your reservation soonest!
Hotel Information
The Orleans Hotel & Casino is located just west of the world famous "Las Vegas Strip" and offers a wide host of facilities. Inside our beautiful resort you will find 1886 rooms, including 56 suites, an 825-seat theater, a 70-lane Bowling Center, nine restaurants, an 18-screen movie theater, a child-care facility and over 142,000 square feet of casino. Add to that, free shuttle service to "The Strip" and first-class service in every respect and you will understand why The Orleans Hotel & Casino is positioned to be a favorite with Las Vegans and visitors alike.
We currently have rooms available over the following dates:
09/02 $32.00
09/03 $75.00
09/04 $75.00
09/05 $32.00
09/06 $32.00
Rates quoted above are per room, per night, allowing for single or double occupancy. Any Deluxe rooms requiring triple or quad occupancy will be surcharged an additional $15.00 per guest, per room, per night. (Children age fourteen and under, in the same room with parents in existing bedding, are free.) All rates are subject to a Clark County room tax, currently twelve-percent (12%). This tax is subject to increase without prior notice.
There is also a mandatory $5.00 per room, per day Resort Fee, allowing access to the Fitness Center, in-room coffee, unlimited local & 800 calls as well as free High-Speed Internet Access in our Business Center.
Weekend Details
Friday Night: Meet and greet in a hotel suite. We will ask each person attending to donate $5-$10 per person (to be determined once we have the final headcount) and that fee will include beer/wine/soda and appetizers. This event will probably last from 6-11.
Saturday: We will have a golf outing in the morning (we need someone to volunteer to coordinate this please). We will also have a shopping excursion on the strip or maybe something more tourist-like.
Saturday Night: Dinner at a restaurant in the hotel, to be determined.
Sunday: Buffet breakfast with everyone that is up and then just a day of visiting with friends or being a tourist or whatever you want to do.
Please send us an email once you've made your hotel reservation so we can add your name to our definite "yes" list. If you know you're not attending, please let us know that as well. Feel free to pass this on to any others that were in Cairo while you were there. The more, the merrier!
Saturday, June 26
Jim Prosser furnished an up-dated e-mail address for George Smiley. Thanks Jim for helping me keep my data base up-to-date!
Sunday, June 27
Ed Ferry furnished a new snail-mail address and telephone number. Thanks Ed for helping me keep my data base up-to-date!
Thursday, July 08
Death of Herb Walden
A lot of you newer members will not recognize Herb's name. He was not a Department of State employee but a life-time friend of mine from back in my home town. For many years he wrote humorous articles about life in a small town for the CANDOER Newsletter.
For the past 25 years Herb has been a caretaker for his invalid mother. On the 23rd of June he went to his local drug store and had a prescription filled. When he did not return to pick it up and did not answer his telephone the pharmacy, after several days, called the PA State Police and asked them to check on him. They found both Herb and his mother dead in their home. In a conversation with the Coroner he informed me that Herb had been dead for approximatelty 8 days when he was found and his mother for approximately 3 days. He died of a massive heart attack and because his Mother was unable to get out of the chair she sat in without help, she died of dehydration after 4-5 days. Herb was 74 and his Mother, Jane, was 95. A sad end to a family that I had known for years. Then to really put a kicker to it all, they have NO living relatives and neither of them left a Will.
May they rest in peace!
Sunday, July 11
1. I had an incorrect telephone number listed for Jim Maddox. I have made a correction.
2. Jan Florence furnished a new snail-mail address and telephone number.
3. Dave Borter furnished a new e-mail address and a new telephone number.
4. I will be going on vacation from July 14 through the 23rd, so I have posted the Summer issue of the CANDOER Newsletter to this web site early.
You may find the web version posted here.
The Microsoft Word version has been posted here.
The Adobe PDF version has been posted here.
Wednesday, July 14
Nancy and I will be in Erie, PA for the next 10 (Ten) days. Please hold your e-mails. I will NOT have daily access to my e-mail during this period.
Wednesday, July 21
1. I have returned.
Death of Ron Oslowski
During my absence Dick Kalla notified me that Ron Oslowski passed away on July 16. I have received no further information.
2. Leo and Ann Cyr furnished a new e-mail address. Thanks for helping me to keep my data base up-to-date.
Sunday, July 26
Death of Ron Oslowski
The following information was received from Dick Kalla in reference to the funeral arrangements for Ron:
I was able to speak with John McDonnell, Ron's nephew, who is doing all the funeral and other arrangements. He told me that tentatively, Ron's funeral is scheduled for Friday, August 6, at the Veterans Cemetery in Dixon, CA. He will be buried next to his wife, Cathy. John said he will let me know when the plan becomes final. Next time I speak with him I'll ask him for an address for those who want to send flowers, etc., or if there are any preferred charities.
Monday, July 26
Rob Robinson furnished a new e-mail address. Thanks Rob for keeping my records up-to-date!
Tuesday, July 27
1. Doyle Lee furnished an up-date to his bio. Doyle and Estelina are now assigned to Bangkok. Doyle thanks for keeping my records up-to-date!
2. Dick Kalla furnished the following information in reference to funeral services for Ron Oslowski:
Ron will have an "Honors Ceremony" on Friday, August 6th at 11:00 a.m. at the:
Sacramento Valley National Cemetery
5810 Midway Road
Dixon, CA 95620
Ron made no mention of a favorite charity. Flowers or cards may be sent to:
John McDonnell
5154 Gorham Way
Sacramento, CA 95835
Death of Edward L. Benson, Jr.
With regret I report the death of Ed Benson, retired IMTS/D. The following information was received from Larry Limbaugh who received it from Ed's daughter, Amy.
Friends,
I think many of you probably already know that my father passed away recently. We will be having a Memorial Service to honor and celebrate my father's life on Friday, August 6th at 11am at Hillendale Baptist Church in Woodbridge, Virginia. Lunch will be provided afterwards and all are welcome. Please feel free to forward this message on to others.
The address of the church:
13135 Hillendale Drive
Woodbridge, VA 22193
www.hillendalebaptist.org
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the piano fund at Hillendale Baptist church. My father loved music. :)
Warmest regards and a big hug,
Amy
703-357-3526
amy.k.benson@gmail.com