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WARNINGS, CAUTIONS and NOTES (Supplement to ORLR 55-4 Chap. 8)

1. Reunion Shirts and Caps: We have not included photos of your optional reunion ball cap, polo and tee-shirt because of space. However graphic schematics of each will be available in an e-mail. Each remains the same high quality as in the past. Annotate selections and include payment with your registration fee. Polo $25; tee-shirt/cap $15.
2. Friday Golf: Golf is an additional outing and is not part of the registration fee. We currently have several tee-times scheduled at 9:00 AM, Friday, 28 Oct., at the Disney Palms Course.  Cost is projected to be about $85 per person, which includes cart and range balls.  Rental sets are available for $45, which includes a sleeve of TaylorMade balls.  Adidas golf shoes are also available to rent for $10. While this is more expensive than our previous offerings, remember this is a premium golf course on Disney property.  Winter rates are in effect throughout most of Florida during our stay, which also impacts the cost, which remains comparable to other fine area October courses. Indicate on the registration form if you wish to play—write in any special or personal requests. While payment is done in the Pro Shop, we must commit firm numbers several weeks prior or be charged for “no shows.”  With that in mind, last minute “adds” and late “withdraws” may be difficult to manage and the latter may incur your financial “no show” penalty. If you indicate you wish to play, please plan to "be there!"                     
3. Royal Caribbean Harmony of the Seas 7-day cruise add-on option.  Cruisers carpool to Port Canaveral Sunday 30 Oct.. Ports include RC private island, St. Thomas & St. Kitts. Search www.vacationstogo.com, fastdeal #25150. POC Fuzzy Thurston: sid.thurston@sbcglobal.net. A fun bookend to a fun reunion, especially for new cruisers.
4. How we budget your registration fee. The $130 Registration/Admin Fee funds three adjoining Hospitality Suite rooms, the Thursday afternoon reception, Saturday banquet, bartenders, non-alcoholic hospitality suite beverages, incidentals and administrative expenses and supplies. The reunion is “loaned” funds for an initial HS stock of beer, wine and liquor. Repayment and Replenishment is resolved through Tip Jar contributions and individual contributions.  (see bullet j, page 4: Alcohol Replenishment)
5. Cancellations. While you may cancel with the Resort and receive a full refund 30 days prior to your first night, we are unable to afford you that same luxury. Thus you must cancel with us NLT the last day (31^st) of August. After that, fees have been committed.
6. Philosophy: It has not changed. With few exceptions, you are on your own—to link up with those with whom you are most comfortable, and to then strike out after mutual interests and eateries. We will provide as many options and as much contact information as possible, together with sign-up opportunities when you check in and in the HS. Following any of your inputs, we will share that final agenda closer to the event.
7. Leave Your Politics At Home. Need we elaborate? Antagonize your family and neighbors, but all your reunion facilities and functions will remain “No Politics” zones!!

8. Hospitality Suite (HS): Our three adjoining HS rooms will be open so long as there is someone signed up to be SOF (Supervisor of Fun). The opportunity to volunteer in two-hour blocks will be available upon arrival. For periods when there is no volunteer SOF, HS will be closed.
9. HS hours: Thurs 1500-2200; Fri 0700-2200; Sat 0700-2300; and Sunday 0700-noon. The HS will be closed during the Thursday 1730-1900 Icebreaker and the Saturday 1830-2100 Banquet. Any change will be posted in HS.
10. HS Alcohol Replenishment: We provide the initial stock of beer/wine/soft drinks/some limited hard liquor in the HS. The definition of “initial stock” is just that. This loan is later repaid, so registration fees are not involved. As has been in the case during (613^th) prior reunions, there will be a “Tip Jar” in the Suite. As necessary, a beer/wine/soft drink run will be made to replenish the stock with what you left in that jar. Instead of the Tip Jar, you may prefer to directly help replenish the alcohol provisions. You may also wish to bring in other food items for community use (morning doughnuts, chips, etc.).
11. Alcohol in Common Areas: Any alcohol you/we bring into the Resort is permitted in private rooms and our three adjoining HS rooms. In other common areas, it is not.
12. Transportation: Group car-pooling , when possible, to off-Disney venues. The HS is the meeting place prior to all departures. Disney venues easily available via local transport.
13. Activities-On-Your-Own: Clip or white boards in the HS will include updates and activities. If you plan to strike out for a meal or venture and would like company, post your plans. The HS is ground zero for what’s happening. Check it out occasionally.
14. Cell Phone #s: A list of Cell Phone numbers for all attendees who give permission will be included in your Welcome Package. Additionally, the back of your name tag includes key contact information.
15. Parking: Daily SoG self-parking is $15. Orlando’s airport is approximately 30 minutes from SoG. Consider coordinating arrival as well as your rental car plans. Limited supply and a renewed demand have impacted rates. Consider TURO—it’s to renting a car what Air B&B is to renting an accommodation.    
16. Book Readings, Signings and Sales: Our three squadrons include a number of published book authors. If you are one of these, let us know and we’ll promote a time and place for your book reading. Authors will directly coordinate any sales.
17. Business Meeting(s): Time and place(s) TBD. As appropriate, new officers will be elected. Without leadership, neither Associations nor Organizations can survive. Please give your involvement more than passing thought. Service runs until the next meeting(s).