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Phoenix 2019!

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Yallah! Come one, come all! If you squint just so, you'll swear you see jebels in the city we are heading to for Memorial Day 2019. Start saving your halalas (or quirsh if you must) we are heading to Phoenix for the next reunion. Believe it or not, it's been 22 years since we've partied in the Valley of the Sun. (Surely they've recuperated?!)

One of the largest (and 4th sunniest) cities in the US, Phoenix offers something for everyone. From the Pueblo Grand Ruin (pre-Columbian archaeological site) to Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West with everything in between, you are sure to find something to do; if, that is, you can bear to leave the hotel!

Quick tips of things to do in Phoenix:

• Fly into Sky Harbor, the friendliest airport in the US
  
• If you want to golf more than our tournament - there are 200 golf courses!
  
• Go hiking in one of the nation's largest parks - South Mountain Park
  
• Museums galore(29+) and a zoo
  
• Skydive- Russell and others will be pleased with a multitude of Drop Zones to choose from
  
• Eat well! There are close to 3000 restaurants and bars in Phoenix
  
• 14 Shopping Malls
  
• Water & amusement parks
  

Save the date! May 23 - 27, 2019 and get ready to pack your sunglasses and sunscreen.

Keep checking back for all the scoop on your fabulous reunion committee, reunion hotel group reservations, and registering to join us!

Our hearts are with our fellow Brats in the Houston area affected by Harvey. Here are just a few ways you can help:

• Salvation Army
  
• American Red Cross
  
• Catholic Charities
  
• Houston Harvey Hurricane Relief Fund
  
• Houston Food Bank
  
• Food Bank of Corpus Christi
  
• Humane Society
  
• Texas Diaper Bank
  
• Americares
• Carter BloodCare
  

We've had Brats who couldn't make the reunion banging down our doors to purchase leftover swag. We don't blame them.  It doesn't get much more awesome than an Aramco BrAt beach towel and 2017 reunion logo beach bag. Get 'em while they're hot from the online suq and show off your BrAt pride at the pool or beach!  

Quantities/sizes are very limited on some items.

Reunion Logo Shirt

Aramco BrAt Beach Towel

Brat Logo Etched Pint Glass

Reunion Logo Beach Bag

Aramco BrAt Beach Towel

Commissary Highlights Bulletin for April 30, 1981 - Arabic labeling requirements creating stocking issues, stray Commissary carts, and a snack recipe called "Moon Food."

Commissary Highlights Bulletin for May 27, 1981 - Fresh-cut flowers and plants for Father's Day, Nevr-Dull for all your metal polishing needs, DIY graham crackers, and mayo facials.

For those of you who availed themselves of the photo booth on Friday evening and those who just like looking at silly photos of their friends, the photo booth pics are available for viewing, downloading and sharing! Yes, that's your circus, and those are your monkeys! Enjoy!

URL: http://clients.miamieventphotobooth.com/2017/05-1/20170526-ARAMCOBRATS-INC-REUNION

PASSWORD: a2017 (lower case) 

When is the last time you saw your BBFF (Best Brat Friend Forever)?  Too long? Sure, it's fun to stay connected online and admire each other's silly selfies on Facebook and Instagram, but wouldn't that selfie be soooo much better with you in it, too?  There's still time to register online and make a wajid zain selfies and wajid zain memories with your BBFFs, and the Hilton Ft. Lauderdale Marina has a new selfie station under the palms, just waiting for you! #ishouldseemyBBFF

Looking for a short, fun excursion during the reunion and a great way to get around?  Experience "the Venice of America" via Water Taxi! The Hilton Marina/Convention Center stop (#6) is just a walk across the hotel parking lot to the Intercoastal Waterway and services both Ft. Lauderdale and Hollywood routes.

The Ft. Lauderdale route consists of 12 stops connecting top shopping, dining and beach spots. The narrated cruise will take you past the spectacular yachts and impressive homes along Millionaires Row.

The 7-stop Hollywood route will take you past Port Everglades and down the Intercoastal Waterway to Dania Beach and Hollywood Beach with the famed Broadwalk.  Water Taxi also offers a Hollywood Express with only 2 stops - Hilton Marina/Convention Center (#6) and Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort (#H1). If you plan on exploring some of the other choice beaches near the hotel, what a great way to get there!

Passes will allow unlimited rides for the day and may be purchased directly from the hotel Concierge or onboard. Discounts are available for evening only, seniors, children and Military personnel. For full list of current fares, check Water Taxi web site.

#ishouldwatertaxi

Pro tip #1: Boarding preference is given to riders who already have a pass.

Pro tip #2: There's an app for that!  A Water Taxi Tracker app is available for android and iPhone. Use it to find nearest stop and get real-time Water Taxi ETA's.

Pro tip #3: Your pass is also good for discounts at many stops. Check out Water Taxi's Cruise-and-Save Partners!

Vote now to elect AramcoBrat Inc, officers for the 2017-2019 term. In addition, a cost-saving bylaws amendment is on the ballot for your review. Vote today!