February 23, 2005
Dear Family –
Hello to one and all!
Finally, I have gotten the bits and pieces together and am DELIGHTED to invite you to confirm now to attend the 2006 DUKER FAMILY REUNION!
WHEN: JULY 22-29, 2006
WHERE: Red Moose Lodge
Eden, Utah
We have just returned from Utah – our family was there skiing for the past week – and I have reserved the entire lodge for the reunion week. Now it is up to YOU to confirm so we can guarantee the reservation!
If you don’t want to read all the details…proceed to the end to choose your lodging
For those detail oriented people…
In selecting this location, I have taken the previous reunion requests into consideration.
o Everyone would like to be at one location
o Interest in catered meals vs. the work load of making meals
o Variety of activities for all ages/interests
o Somewhere new and different
o Less work/more fun
Red Moose Lodge meets our requirements.
o 26 rooms – some variety in types of rooms
o Exclusive use of the entire facility (with a slim chance that they will add on an additional wing by 2006)
o Outdoor recreation on site includes a small swimming pool, grills, play “fort” for kids, volleyball, etc.
o 6 catered dinners to be served on site
o Daily continental breakfast from 7:30-10 AM
o Full maid service, etc as it is a “hotel” – your rooms will be made up daily.
o Pool table and upstairs alcove for hanging out, large seating area in the lobby with tv, fireplace, etc.
There are MANY recreational activities right in the Valley…terrific hiking from very easy to very challenging, golf, boating/swimming at the reservoir, jet skiing, Gondola rides and hikes at Snow Basin, horseback riding and more.
Within 1 hour, you can go to Lagoon (an amusement park), visit a Dinosaur museum and park, go to the Family History Museum in SLC, see historic Mormon sites, additional golf, the list goes on!
I will send an extensive packet to all attendees at least 6 months before the reunion so you can plan the activities that you are most interested in. As at prior reunions, we will have some planned “FAMILY” activities but also want to allow everyone the flexibility to do what you want to do on vacation..
In interest of keeping costs more reasonable, I am not planning lunches – everyone will be on their own for that. There are several places nearby as well as a small grocery store. This should allow more freedom in what you choose to do each day as well. Based on your lodging selection, you may have microwave/refrigerator in your room.
The reunion cost includes: your family’s lodging, 6 dinners and 7 continental breakfasts, and hopefully t-shirts. I am pretty confident that the cost is fixed based on my talks with caterers, etc. If there are any slight adjustments – you will know by January 2006.
According to my best count – we have a potential 130 attendees. Last time I sent reunion info out, Northport was filled within 24 hours. I think it will be the same this time as well. I need a $250 deposit by MARCH 15 to reserve your room. Room types will be assigned on a first-request basis.
Payments are non-refundable unless you are able to find another family to take your place. The second payment which will be 50% of your balance due will be due January 15, 2006 and the final payment will be due May 15, 2006. I can still accept credit card payments – Visa, MC or Discover with a 3% handling charge if that is more convenient. If you wish to just have me bill your card on the specific dates, just let me know and you will be all set.
Type of Room #available Reunion Cost
King room (1 bed) 3 $1250
King deluxe (1 bed) 2 micro/sm.refrig. $1300
Double queen (2 beds) 15 $1450
Double king deluxe (2 beds) 3 micro/sm. Refrig $1500
“Honeymoon” suite (1 bed) 1 fireplace, Jacuzzi, micro/fridge $1400
Lg.King suite (1 bed) 1 stove/fridge/Jacuzzi,handicap access $1400
(*there is ONE adjoining room set, it is a double king deluxe with a king room adjoined)
*Also, note that these are the rooms as they are right now. Obviously, if the hotel shifts things around prior to the reunion, adjustments in room type may need to be made.
I look forward to hearing from ALL of you When I have an idea of who is attending –(which I hope is EVERYONE!) – I will send out an additional survey for interest in boat rental, Lagoon group rates, etc.
Much love –
Lexi
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