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  • 26 Mar 2019 8:40 PM | Marie Littlejohn-Dunn (Administrator)

    Our popular "early registration" online raffle for reunion attendees is now live! Those who register for the reunion by the early registration deadline (3/31/2019 CDT) are eligible to participate in the drawing to win one (or more) of 3 different prizes. 

    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!

    RAFFLE RULES
    • You may purchase as many raffle tickets as you want.  Each ticket will give you one opportunity to win.
    • Cut-off date for raffle Ticket purchase is 11:59PM CDT on May 1, 2019, but you MUST have paid your reunion registration in full by 3/31/2019 (no exceptions and no refunds).  
    • It is your responsibility to notify us if your contact information changes between now and the reunion.
    • Drawing will occur shortly after cut-off date for raffle ticket purchase.  If your name is drawn, you will be notified via email. If your contact information is not valid, or you do not confirm receipt within 48 hours, the prize will be assigned to the next name drawn. If you cancel your registration prior to the reunion, you must notify us.  We will then assign the certificate to the next name drawn.
    • All prizes can be collected at Reunion Registration. Certificate may not be transferred to another person (no exceptions).
    • Questions?  Contact onlineraffle@aramco-brats.com

    ENTER RAFFLE

    1st prize


    1 complimentary, 2-night-stay certificate from Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak.  Certificate may be applied to your stay during the reunion.


    2nd prize

    "Brass Camels" - a triptych of hand-stenciled, patterned camels. Each camel is stenciled in a gold metallic paint on black, matte cardstock and is mounted in a ready-to-hang, 9"x12", glass clip-frame.  #camelicious


     

    3rd prize

    BrAt Beach Fun Pack: 1 ghutra print tumbler, 1 BrAt beach towel, 1 Ft. Lauderdale beach tote.* Just add sand and water!

    *Ghutra tote bag may be substituted if preferred.

     
  • 19 Mar 2019 1:05 PM | Marie Littlejohn-Dunn (Administrator)

    The deadline for early registration is fast approaching!  Yallah, yallah!

    All dates are through 11:59PM CDT. 


    March 31, 2019 - Last day of early registration. You must be fully registered (i.e. paid in full) by March 31, 2019 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,  2019 - Last day to cancel and receive FULL refund of registration fees.

    April 1 - May 20, 2019 - PARTIAL refunds will be given if you cancel between these dates. No refunds after May 20, 2019.

    May 1, 2019 - Final day to cancel golf or bowling for full refund. You may find a substitute to reimburse you for your spot after that date.

  • 16 Mar 2019 11:05 AM | 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 2019-2021 term. Submit your nomination online by April 12, 2019.



    Elected Positions

    The following positions will be elected by popular vote through May 25, 2019:

    • President

    • Vice President

    • Secretary

    • Treasurer

    Appointed Positions

    The following positions are appointed by the elected officers on November 1, 2019:

    • 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 April 12, 2019.

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

  • 13 Mar 2019 11:40 AM | Marie Littlejohn-Dunn (Administrator)

    We are bumping up against our hotel room block limit on peak nights for the reunion.  If you have a room reservation but know you will NOT be attending, it would be greatly appreciated if you could release your rooms NOW.  Shukran!

    This is a fairly large hotel with some availability outside of our room block.  However, they do expect to be sold out over Memorial Day weekend.  If you want to stay in the reunion hotel but have been unable to reserve a room in our block, we need you to follow the steps below.  We will do our best to move Brats off the wait list and into our room block.

    1. Contact Liz to be put on the wait list. As rooms become available in our room block, we will offer those rooms to Brats on the wait list who are registered to attend the reunion.  The wait list will be honored chronologically. 
    2. Register for the reunion
    3. Book a room at the hotel through Hilton to be assured you have oneWe recommend you sign up for Hilton Honors (it's free!) to get best rates.  
      • If you want us to be able to transfer your room to our room block, DO NOT book through any site other than Hilton (e.g. expedia, hotels.com)! If your reservation is not booked directly through Hilton, we will not be able to move you into our block and get you the reunion room rates.
      • If you want us to be able to transfer your room to our room block, DO NOT book a non-refundable room!  If you book a non-refundable room, we will not be able to move you into our block and get you the reunion room rates.
      • SEND your confirmation # to Liz.

    As rooms become available in our room block, we will have Hilton move your reservation into our room block at our group rate.

    *If you decide you cannot attend the reunion because we have been unable to offer you a room in our block, we will refund reunion registration fees for those stranded on the wait list provided:

    • Your reservation was made between 3/12 - 4/30.
    • You request to cancel  reunion registration by 5/1.
    • You provide proof of  Squaw Peak Hilton hotel room cancellation.


  • 11 Mar 2019 11:18 AM | Marie Littlejohn-Dunn (Administrator)

    So much about a Brat Reunion distinguishes it from any other reunion you may have attended. More than a class reunion, it is a community reunion which truly takes you back to your childhood for a memorable weekend. A unique component of our fundraising activity has always been the very popular raffle and auctions at the reunions. Strolling through the raffle/auction room enhances the reunion experience, as mementos of Saudi Arabia, Aramco, and our journeys throughout the region are on display, thanks to the generosity of your fellow brats, teachers and annuitants.


    In order to keep this memorable reunion experience going, we are in need of items to raffle and auction at our upcoming reunion. Do you have stuff taking up space in your attic or garage which no longer fit your decor? Maybe you just want to declutter? Please consider donating these items. You'll be off-loading clutter, making other Brats and attendees happy and helping to defray ABI expenses at the same time!

    Ready to offload your stuff for a good cause? Please contact raffleauction@aramco-brats.com for shipping instructions and supply a photo of items if possible. Shukran in advance!



  • 09 Mar 2019 10:01 AM | Marie Littlejohn-Dunn (Administrator)

    Reunion raffle tickets are now available!  Why wait until you are in Phoenix? Save your faloose by purchasing your raffle tickets now at the pre-reunion discounted prices .  If you place your order now, they will be ready and waiting for you when you check in at the registration desk.  Offer is good through May 19th (midnight CST).  

    All proceeds benefit YOUR ABI!


    Pre-Reunion Purchase Price
     Reunion Purchase Price
     3 Tickets/$5.00  2 Tickets/$5.00
     8 Tickets/$10.00  5 Tickets/$10.00
     25 Tickets/$25.00  20 Tickets/$25.00





  • 09 Mar 2019 9:46 AM | Marie Littlejohn-Dunn (Administrator)

    The Phoenix committee is planning the most unique and fun golf event ever at a Brat reunion.  For the first time, we are conducting the tournament at an 18-hole Par 3 course!  The advantages of having the tournament on a par 3 course is the tournament should take between 2 and 2.5 hours, and the short course makes this accommodating to players of all skill levels.  Now you can get your swings in, have a few cocktails, and still get back to the resort in time for more socializing and Aramco Brat fun poolside before the banquet.  

    The format this reunion will be 2-person teams - Best Ball.  Play your own ball and take the best score between you and your partner.  We are also planning multiple on-course games like "closest to the pin" and "longest putt."

    So...grab a partner and get signed up ASAP. The Mountain Shadows Golf Course is one of the most unique in Arizona as it backs up to Camelback Mountain and has gorgeous 360-degree views. You will not be disappointed by this location for the event!


  • 30 Jan 2019 7:59 AM | Leslie K Homolka-Craigmyle

    Yallah! Registration is now open for the 2019 Biennial ARAMCO Brat Reunion! Make tracks back to Camelback in Phoenix, AZ! Home to some of our most popular reunions, Arizona's palms trees, bougainvillea, frangipanis and sand will take you back to your childhood in the sandbox. Pack your sunblock, swimsuits and BRATastic desire for fun with friends from long ago and come chill with us. We've got the heat beat with plenty of pools, waterfalls...and a winding, lazy river!

    PHOENIX, AZ -- MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND -- MAY 23 - MAY 27, 2019

    WHAT'S INCLUDED?

    Your registration fee pays for the Friday Welcome Reception, the Sunday Banquet and Dance, goodie bag with t-shirt, other fun reunion swag and giveaways. Bowling and Golf are additional charges.

    Click here to register for the reunion!

    AdBak must be paid before you can pay for registration

  • 23 Sep 2018 11:40 PM | Marie Littlejohn-Dunn (Administrator)

    Pardon our dust while www.aramco-brats.com switches to a more mobile-friendly format.  All web pages will remain live and functional, but we will be systematically going through to tweak formatting and ensure functionality are optimized.  

    The new, mobile-friendly format will improve your browsing experience with fully responsive pages that scale automatically to fit any screen width.  We will also be releasing a new app that will allow you easy, on-the-go access of event registration and mobile payment. If you do a lot of browsing with your smart phone or tablet, we think you'll love the change! 

  • 22 Jun 2018 10:39 AM | Leslie K Homolka-Craigmyle


    The moment you have been (im?)patiently waiting for has arrived! Yep, after months of negotiations, your intrepid reunion committee is excited to announce that our group room reservations are now open at Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort. We think you are going to love it here! So check it out and make your reservations for a long Memorial Day Weekend (May 23 - May 27, 2019)

    Nestled between the Sonoran Desert and the Phoenix North Mountain Preserves, Squaw Peak may be the best reunion site ever. Picture yourself floating down the Lazy River on a camel float…. challenging your pals to a tennis match on one of the three courts… or just hanging out enjoying the sun, pool, and childhood friends.

    Worried about leaving your kids at home? Bring them along! Squaw Peak offers the Coyote Club for kiddos aged 4-12.

    Other onsite offerings include:

    • Three restaurants
    • 130-foot water slide
    • ½ mile lazy river
    • 18 hole miniature putting course
    • Tocasierra Spa, Salon & Fitness Center
    • Newly renovated suites and casitas
    • Rodeo Drive Retail!
    • Complimentary on-site parking
     

    Please note that it is important to make your reservation through our group reservation page. The concessions negotiated with Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort for the reunion are contingent on us meeting our room block minimum.  If you have any problems at all getting the room you want, please contact Liz G.  We will fix it for you, inshallah!

    What are you waiting for? Check out the suite/casita styles in this all-suite resort, choose the one best for you, and make your reservation! We can’t wait to see you!




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