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Talk to the dive chairs early. Please sign up in advance. All people who sign up are responsible for fees at the dive. People who don't sign up for the dive may be excluded from the dive and shunned for life. On camping trips, each diver is responsible for finding its own campsites. The chair will attempt to organize campsites, but no guarantees can be made. There is a $5 per day fee for use of the club boats. Personal flotation devices should be brought for all dives using club boats.
Carolyn's Celebration of Life Memorial is Saturday, December 14. Friends are invited to attend the Celebration of Life at Carolyn's home at 308 Grayson Terrace, Pleasant Hill, CA, 94523 from 4 pm to 7 pm. (A separate gathering of EBMUD friends will be held from noon to 3 p.m.). Parking space is very limited so car-pooling is encouraged; space should be available along Grayson Road or at the Rodger's-Smith Park, which is on Grayson Rd, across the street from Grayson Terrace. Individuals are invited to bring a potluck dish to share with friends and family.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Carolyn's name to the National Organization of Women, Battered Women's Alternative, the Nature Conservancy or a charity of your choice.
After the memorial, Alacostans will travel to our annual holiday party, which is being held a short distance away. The party will continue as previously scheduled; this will be a chance for Alacostans to talk about Carolyn and share memories and happy times gone by.
Alacosta is holding its annual holiday party. All Alacosta members are invited to attend. Unfortunately, this year's party follows a tragic accident which killed one of our long-time members, Carolyn Oltman, who was on her way back from a club dive. The party is immediately following her memorial service. However, we have decided to proceed with the party regardless, and while it may turn into a bit of a follow-up memorial service, we hope and plan to keep it festive for all, whether or not they knew Carolyn. Carolyn always added laughter to our holiday gatherings with her smile, love of life and sharp wit, so we want to have some fun in her memory
This years Holiday party will be held at Michael and Diane Daily's home.
We'll have our usual gift exchange, lively conversation, delightful food and drink. For the gift exchange you need to bring a gift to get a gift. Maximum price is $15.00 for the gift. Brownie points for creative gifts.
B.Y.O.Beverage of choice--sodas and water will be supplied.
| Last Names | |
| A-O | please bring appetizer/finger food. |
| P-Z | please bring a dessert. |
However, if you have a specialty your particularly proud of bring it also.
Plates, cups, silverware, ice and ice chests will be supplied.
- Kevin Dalley <kevin@kelphead.org>, Thu Oct 2 14:27:53 2003
Nancy Stryble will be leading a trip to the Jean-Michel Cousteau Fiji Islands Resort on March 13-21, 2003, Thursday-Friday. This luxury resort is located on a secluded peninsula on the island of Vanua Levu, the second largest island of the Fiji group, and has spectacular diving. Resort info is available at www.fijiresort.com. Dates are under discussion. Contact Nancy Stryble for more information.
With a group of 8 or more we can get a special dive club group package at 40% below the regular rate. Rates are based on double occupancy, minimum 8 paid packages, with one free package available with 9 paid packages. This would further reduce the cost for each participant. There are 10 people interested in the trip, so there will be a discount.
GARDEN VIEW ROOM - $1,353/person double, $960 non-diver double, $1,584 single
OCEAN FRONT ROOM - $1,600/person double, $1,210 non-diver double, $1,850 single
SPLIT LEVEL OR TWO BEDROOM - $1,775/person double, $1,385 non-diver double
Children 12 and under stay free with their parents
This rate includes:
Additional charges would be international and inter-island air fare. The resort works with a travel agency that has negotiated rates, with the fare usually around $1,200. Air New Zealand honors United frequent flyer miles and Air Pacific takes American miles.
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