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  • Bring Your Dancing Shoes!

    29 Apr 2017 12:08 PM | Marie Littlejohn-Dunn (Administrator)

    Get ready to immerse yourself in some "Floribbean" culture on Thursday evening at the 2017 Reunion (8PM - 10PM) with some Salsa dancing by the pool. Don't worry if you don't know the moves. Our instructor, Tony Lopez, and his assistant will be showing you the steps to this popular dance genre. So bring your dancing shoes and join in or just kick back by the pool and enjoy the music and a tropical, Florida evening.

    #ishouldgosalsadancing



    This is Tony.
    This is some guy and his dog.

  • Commissary Highlights Bulletin -December 1, 1980 thru April 5, 1981

    28 Apr 2017 10:13 AM | Marie Littlejohn-Dunn (Administrator)

    Commissary Highlights Bulletin for December 1, 1980 - Dated food products, Mexican seasonal festivals, and Turkey Mole.


    Commissary Highlights Bulletin for January 15, 1981 - DIY ricotta and "nature's diet drink."


    Commissary Highlights Bulletin for January 30, 1981 - An idiom explained, rust stain removal, and a buttery pasta sauce to start the year.


    Commissary Highlights Bulletin for February 25, 1981 - Fire extinguishers, DIY mayonnaise, and 50-lb bags of kitty litter substitute that sounds suspiciously like drilling mud.


    Commissary Highlights Bulletin for March 12, 1981 - Homemade granola recipe, ladies-first parking, and hotdog v hamburger eaters.


    Commissary Highlights Bulletin for April 5, 1981 - Easter merchandise and "Brim" decaf coffee hit the shelves and a recipe for Spicy Beef Jerky.


  • Pick Your Blue Wave Beach

    27 Apr 2017 12:14 PM | Marie Littlejohn-Dunn (Administrator)

    There's still time to register for the reunion and join us in Ft. Lauderdale. If you're on the fence about attending, hop off on the right side of the fence - the one with Blue Wave beaches and lots of Brats!

    What's a Blue Wave beach, you ask? "Blue Wave" is a certification from the Clean Beaches Coalition that indicates a clean, safe, accessible and thoughtfully managed beach.  In Texas, for example, there is only 1 "Blue Wave" beach - Rockport Beach.  In Greater Ft. Lauderdale, there are 6 (six) for you to choose from!

    #ishouldgotothebeach


     Fort Lauderdale Beach
    (2 mi/9 min.)

    This is the closest beach to the reunion hotel, just a hop across the 17th St bridge over the Intercoastal Waterway and a short jog onto Seabreeze Blvd. The hotel runs a complimentary, 12-seat shuttle every 2 hr on a first-come, first-served basis that will drop you at the entrance to Fort Lauderdale Beach Park, but it's close enough for a good walk, or you can always Uber it (~$6).
    Dania Beach
    (7 mi/18 min.)

    One of the least crowded and prettiest stretches of beach is on the other side of Port Everglades from the hotel. Ocean Park Beach sports an impressive fishing pier.  It's a great place to enjoy the views and dine on fresh seafood.
    Lauderdale-By-The-Sea
    (7.6 mi/21 min.)

    Lauderdale-By-The-Sea is a quaint, vintage beach town north of Ft. Lauderdale Beach. An active coral reef is just 100 yd offshore, making this the #1 spot for beach diving in Florida!
    Hollywood Beach
    (8.8 mi/21 min.)

    Travel + Leisure named the 2.5-mi long "Hollywood Broadwalk" one of America's Best Beach Boardwalks. Enjoy people-watching at the seaside cafes or rent some wheels and join the fun.  This retro beach town is also home to Dog Beach of "Marley and Me" fame. 
    Pompano Beach
    (14 mi/23 min.)

    Touting the warmest, clearest waters courtesy of a kink in the Gulf Stream, Pompano Beach is a great spot for the water sport enthusiasts - deep sea fishing, scuba diving, beach volleyball...you name it! If you're looking for the top-rated fishing pier, this is it!
    Deerfield Beach
    (20 mi/28 min.)

    The northern most beach in the Greater Ft. Lauderdale area, Deerfield Beach is a family playground. Take surfing lessons at Island Water Sports or enjoy cable tow water skiing at Quiet Waters Park.

  • ION Outback Explorer and "Travelers" Raffles

    20 Apr 2017 8:21 AM | Marie Littlejohn-Dunn (Administrator)

    If you're feeling disappointed about not winning one of the prizes in the Reunion Gift Certificate Raffle, you've got another chance...actually 2 chances, one for reunion attendees and one for everybody! Both raffles are open now through May 21st.

     



    ION Outback Explorer Reunion Raffle

    "An all-terrain, any weather speaker for all-day music!"



    The ION Outback Explorer Bluetooth speaker will be used at the reunion for Thursday evening's Salsa Dancing on the deck and in the "Rec Center" for tunes powered by YOU.  After that, the lucky Brat with the winning raffle ticket will get to take it home to enjoy indoors, poolside, at the beach...wherever! 

    • Raffle tickets are $5 each.
    • Open to reunion attendees
    • Winner will be announced before Sunday banquet.  You must be present to win.








    ENTER RAFFLE

    "Travelers" (Musafirin)

    A trio of hand-stenciled, patterned camels. Each camel is stenciled in a dark bronze metallic paint on heavy, decorative paper and is mounted in a ready-to-hang, 8.5"x11" clip frame.  Hang together as a herd or spread the cameliciousness around your home!

    • Open to ALL Brats, not just reunion attendees.
    • Raffle tickets are $5 each.
    • Item will be mailed to winner.

    Click to enlarge.

    Click to enlarge.

    ENTER RAFFLE



  • We have our Raffle Winners!

    19 Apr 2017 8:54 PM | Marie Littlejohn-Dunn (Administrator)

    We have our lucky winners from the Reunion Gift Certificate Raffle!  Congratulations to Linda, Barbara, and Glen!  And shukran to all our participants for supporting ABI.  We all get to eat the proceeds at the Friday Night Reception!


    1st prize     - Linda Richardson-Rednour

     1 complimentary weekend stay certificate (2 nights) from Hilton Ft. Lauderdale Marina. Includes breakfast for two and may be used during reunion.


    2nd prize - Barbara Deines-Martin

    $100 gift certificate for dinner at the hotel's Nanking Asian Grill, "modern Asian cuisine with a view." 

    3rd prize     - Glen Power

    BrAt Ghutra Fun Pack: authentic tasseled ghutra, ghutra tote, ghutra print tumbler, 5 ghutra ballpoint pens, BrAt coffee mug, and BrAt sports towel. 









  • Important Reunion-related Deadlines

    30 Mar 2017 9:36 AM | Marie Littlejohn-Dunn (Administrator)
       



    The deadline for early registration is tomorrow! You must be fully registered (i.e. paid in full) by March 31, 2017 (midnight CDT) to get the $95 early registration rate. Late registration (after March 31st) and walk-ins will be $120. Reunion swag bags and contents are subject to availability for late registrants and walk-ins.

    March 31, 2017 - Reunion Gift Certificate Raffle: Cut-off date for raffle purchase is midnight (CDT) on March 31, 2017. At that time, you MUST have a Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina reservation and MUST have paid your registration for the reunion in full (no exceptions and no refunds).

    March 31, 2017 - Last day to cancel and receive FULL refund of registration fees.
    April 1 - May 17, 2017(CDT) - PARTIAL refunds will be given if you cancel between these dates.**
    **No refunds after May 17, 2017 (CDT).

    May 15, 2017(CDT) - final day to cancel golf or bowling for full refund. You may find a substitute to reimburse you for your spot after that date.

  • Board Comings and Goings

    08 Mar 2017 7:03 PM | Marie Littlejohn-Dunn (Administrator)


    We have had several changes on the Board this term.  To bring you up to date on the comings and goings:

    New to the board is Caroline Homolka-Masters (RT '84) who has been appointed to a Director at Large position.  Caroline has 30 years of professional sales experience and has served on several boards as a Fundraising Chair. We are looking forward to working with her!

    Annie Oskam (DH '72), resigned her position as Reunion Oversight Director.  Annie joined the board in 2011 as a Director at Large then took on the role of Reunion Oversight Director in 2013.  Liz Germani (RT '84), who was serving as a Director at Large, has been appointed as Annie's replacement for the remainder of this term.

    Duane Hopple also left the Board after serving since 2009, first as Database Director then Vice President.  The V.P. position is currently vacant.

    A warm "ahlaan wasahlaan" to Caroline and a big "shukran" to those departed board members for their many hours of service to the organization and to those Brats who answered our call for nominations and expressed interest in serving this next term!

  • Early Registration Raffle

    08 Mar 2017 12:39 PM | Marie Littlejohn-Dunn (Administrator)



    Our special "early bird" online raffle for reunion attendees is back! Those who register for the reunion by the early registration deadline (3/31/2017 CDT) are eligible to participate in the drawing to win one (or more) of 3 different prizes. 

    1st prize - 1 complimentary weekend stay certificate (2 nights) from Hilton Ft. Lauderdale Marina. Includes breakfast for two and may be used during reunion.

    2nd prize - $100 gift certificate for dinner at the hotel's Nanking Asian Grill, "modern Asian cuisine with a view."

    3rd prize - BrAt Ghutra Fun Pack: authentic tasseled ghutra, ghutra tote, ghutra print tumbler, 5 ghutra ballpoint pens, BrAt coffee mug, and BrAt sports towel.

    Tickets are $5 each. We will pull a name for each prize, so be sure to buy at least 3!  You could win more than one prize!

    Please read all rules carefully and good luck!


    ENTER RAFFLE

  • Just Add Brats - Registration is Now Open!

    31 Jan 2017 1:55 PM | Marie Littlejohn-Dunn (Administrator)



    Registration for the 16th biennial reunion in Fort Lauderdale this coming Memorial Day weekend (May 25-29, 2017) is up and running! We've got a great hotel.  We've got sunny South Florida.  We've got water.  We've got fun reunion swag and activities planned. Just add Brats!

    Please read all instructions carefully and make note of early registration deadline and any cancellation dates.

    If you are new to reunions or just a little fuzzy on signup, we recommend you start here and follow the signage.

    Stay tuned for details on some pre-reunion online raffles we have in store!







  • Looking for a Few Good Brats

    22 Jan 2017 12:53 PM | Marie Littlejohn-Dunn (Administrator)


      


    Interested in volunteering for the Aramco Brats, Inc. Board of Directors? You may not realize it, but ABI is run by Brats just like you. Future officers and volunteers are needed for the 2017-2019 term. Submit your nomination online by February 19, 2017.


    Elected Positions

    The following positions will be elected by popular vote on May 27, 2017:

    • President 
    • Vice President 
    • Secretary 
    • Treasurer

    Appointed Positions

    The following positions are appointed by the elected officers on November 1, 2017:

    • At Large Director 
    • Database Director 
    • Nominations Director 
    • Publications Director 
    • Reunion Oversight Director 
    • Website Director


    Responsibilities for board positions are outlined here. Most volunteer work is done via conference call and/or by email in approximately 1-3 hours per month. The board meets in person twice per term - once at the reunion and once during the off-year. Time commitment and meeting frequency increase with the planning cycle for the Bi-Annual Brat Reunion.

    To be consider for any of the positions above, submit your nomination online by February 19, 2017.

    If you are interested in learning more about becoming an ABI Board Member or volunteering in a short-term capacity, please contact us!



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