The final accounting for the reunion is now complete. See attached PDF file. I will be in touch with anyone who has a balance owed or who will receive a refund. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Sunday, July 8, 2012
Final Accouting
Hi everyone,
The final accounting for the reunion is now complete. See attached PDF file. I will be in touch with anyone who has a balance owed or who will receive a refund. Please let me know if you have any questions.
The final accounting for the reunion is now complete. See attached PDF file. I will be in touch with anyone who has a balance owed or who will receive a refund. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Saturday, June 30, 2012
It's almost here!
See you all tomorrow at the Oak Brook Hills Marriott Resort, 3500 Midwest Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523 at 10 am in the Prince of Wales Room!
Again, here is the itinerary for those who are wondering. Everyone will receive a copy of the program, along with a welcome bag and their t-shirts at the breakfast tomorrow!
Astorga
Family Reunion Itinerary
Day 1: Sunday, July 1st
10:00 a.m.
Welcome brunch at Oak Brook Hills Marriott, Prince of Wales Room
12:00 p.m.
Family Group Photo
Afternoon at the
resort, which includes swimming, volleyball, tennis and games!
Dinner on your
own
Day 2: Monday, July 2nd
9:30 a.m. Meet
at Great America main entrance
Wear your
t-shirt!
Day 3: Tuesday, July 3rd
Day to explore
(shopping, golf, etc.)
6:00 p.m.
Banquet Dinner, Canterbury Room – Cocktail Attire
Day 4: Wednesday, July 4th
1:00 p.m.
Volunteers needed to save space at Grant Park
5:00 p.m. Everyone
meets at Grant Park! Wear your t-shirt!
9:00 p.m.
Fireworks!
Food and drinks provided
Day 5: Thursday, July 5th
10:00 a.m. Hotel
check-out
Please join us
at the hotel pool area for a small breakfast
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Church
If anyone would like to attend mass while we are at the reunion, this is the nearest one:
http://www.stmarygostyn.org/
http://www.stmarygostyn.org/
Mass times are 7:00 am, 8:30 am, 6:00 pm. Please keep in mind that our Welcome Brunch is at 10 am!
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Frequently Asked Questions
Hi everyone,
We've been hearing some of the same questions coming up, and so have compiled the answers for all of you here. If you have any other questions, please email me directly or post here so I can answer them.
Q: When exactly is the reunion?
A: As previously posted, the planned reunion events will start July 1, 2012 and end on July 4th with a bang (literally, as in with fireworks!).
Q: What will we be doing at the reunion?
A: The itinerary has not changed much from previous posts, but here is the final schedule:
A: Cocktail attire.
Q: When do we get our really cool t-shirts?
A: You'll be getting a welcome package at the brunch on Sunday.
Q: When are we wearing our really cool t-shirts?
A: We will wear them for our family photo on Sunday, for Great America on Monday, and again downtown on Wednesday. (Don't worry, there are washing machines at the hotel for washing in between!)
Again, if you have any questions please contact me directly. Thanks, and see you all soon!
We've been hearing some of the same questions coming up, and so have compiled the answers for all of you here. If you have any other questions, please email me directly or post here so I can answer them.
Q: When exactly is the reunion?
A: As previously posted, the planned reunion events will start July 1, 2012 and end on July 4th with a bang (literally, as in with fireworks!).
Q: What will we be doing at the reunion?
A: The itinerary has not changed much from previous posts, but here is the final schedule:
Sunday, July 1 - We will be starting with a Welcome Brunch at 10 am. After, we will be taking a family photo, and then enjoying the amenities of the resort together with a pool party and volleyball tournament. Everyone will be responsible for the own dinner that night.
Monday, July 2 - We have planned a group trip to Six Flags Great America. Tickets are NOT included in your reunion payment - with group ticket pricing, tickets will be approximately $32/each + tax. For those who do not want to go to the theme park, we will provide a list of shopping, golfing, and other attractions in the area. Everyone will be responsible for their own meals.
Tuesday, July 3 - The morning will be free time - there will be a chance for golfing, shopping, or whatever you like. Everyone will be responsible for their own breakfast and lunch. Our formal dinner will start at 6 pm that evening.
Wednesday, July 4 - We will be exploring downtown Chicago, and in the afternoon will be setting up our picnic area and get ready to watch the fireworks over Navy Pier. Everyone will be responsible for their own breakfast and lunch, and then we will do a picnic dinner together.Q: What will the dress code be for the formal dinner?
A: Cocktail attire.
Q: When do we get our really cool t-shirts?
A: You'll be getting a welcome package at the brunch on Sunday.
Q: When are we wearing our really cool t-shirts?
A: We will wear them for our family photo on Sunday, for Great America on Monday, and again downtown on Wednesday. (Don't worry, there are washing machines at the hotel for washing in between!)
Again, if you have any questions please contact me directly. Thanks, and see you all soon!
Monday, May 21, 2012
A few reminders
1. If you haven't already, please send your second payment of $50 per person. You can find details for payment in previous blog posts here.
2. I will need t-shirt sizes from everyone asap. I will be sending everybody email reminders about this later in the week! If you do not send me a t-shirt size, you will get an XL size. Please send your size to my email: vaperera@gmail.com
3. We need to collect photos from each family for the reunion program. Please email your photos to me at: vaperera@gmail.com
Please be patient with us as we work out the final details of the reunion. We will send out a final program very soon, as well as a final accounting as it gets closer. In the meantime, please take note of the reminders above and get your info to us as soon as possible.
Only one more month!!!
2. I will need t-shirt sizes from everyone asap. I will be sending everybody email reminders about this later in the week! If you do not send me a t-shirt size, you will get an XL size. Please send your size to my email: vaperera@gmail.com
3. We need to collect photos from each family for the reunion program. Please email your photos to me at: vaperera@gmail.com
Please be patient with us as we work out the final details of the reunion. We will send out a final program very soon, as well as a final accounting as it gets closer. In the meantime, please take note of the reminders above and get your info to us as soon as possible.
Only one more month!!!
Friday, April 20, 2012
Second Payment!
Hi everybody!
The second payment is going to be due May 15th and will be in the amount of $50. Please note that there will likely be a smaller third payment of $10-15 to cover any extra expenses that will be due at the reunion itself. We will provide an accounting of all the expenses as it gets closer.
Remember that there are two ways to make your payment:
(Updates: We've got a DJ and Photobooth all set up, and are working on t-shirt designs!)
The second payment is going to be due May 15th and will be in the amount of $50. Please note that there will likely be a smaller third payment of $10-15 to cover any extra expenses that will be due at the reunion itself. We will provide an accounting of all the expenses as it gets closer.
Remember that there are two ways to make your payment:
OPTION 1: Online. Through PayPal (www.paypal.com). To do this, you will need to create and login to your PayPal account and link your checking account. (Folks in Canada, there may be a small fee associated with transferring the money - about $1.) Then, click on "Send Money" and enter vaperera@gmail.com to transfer the money to my account. I recommend linking your bank account to PayPal instead of charging it to a credit card, because if you do that they will charge you an additional fee.
OPTION 2: By Check. Please make the check out to Veronica Perera, 32365 Wing Lake Road, Franklin, MI 48025.Thanks in advance!
(Updates: We've got a DJ and Photobooth all set up, and are working on t-shirt designs!)
Friday, April 6, 2012
Make your hotel reservations!
Don't forget to make your hotel reservations at the Oak Brook Hills Marriott!
Our group rate is $107+tax/night.
To make reservations, you can choose from the following options:
1. Call either (800) 228-9290 or (630) 850-5555, and ask for the Astorga Family Reunion rate; or
2. Click here to make the reservation online. (You should see the fields for the dates and the group code already pre-filled.)
They will only hold these rooms at this rate for us until a few weeks before the event, so make your plans now!
If you have any trouble making a reservation or were not able to get the group rate, please get in touch with me so that I can sort it out!
P.S. Info about the 2nd payment coming soon!
Our group rate is $107+tax/night.
To make reservations, you can choose from the following options:
1. Call either (800) 228-9290 or (630) 850-5555, and ask for the Astorga Family Reunion rate; or
2. Click here to make the reservation online. (You should see the fields for the dates and the group code already pre-filled.)
They will only hold these rooms at this rate for us until a few weeks before the event, so make your plans now!
If you have any trouble making a reservation or were not able to get the group rate, please get in touch with me so that I can sort it out!
P.S. Info about the 2nd payment coming soon!
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Second Payments
To give us little more time to make the arrangements, we are moving the second payment back so that it will be due on May 1st. The exact amount is still TBD. (If anyone has already given me a second payment, we'll figure it out later when the amount is decided.)
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Welcome to the Hotel Oak Brook Hills, such a lovely place...
Hello family,
Here is the information about hotel reservations for our reunion. We have a block of rooms at the Oak Brook Hills Marriott Resort in Oak Brook, IL. The resort is about half an hour outside the city by car, and just 2 miles away from the nearest train station where you can park your car for much cheaper and ride into town. It has a very nice pool, volleyball court, and access to golf courses.
Our group rate is $107+tax/night.
To make reservations, you can choose from the following options:
1. Call either (800) 228-9290 or (630) 850-5555, and ask for the Astorga Family Reunion rate; or
2. Click here to make the reservation online. (You should see the fields for the dates and the group code already pre-filled.)
Please book your rooms as soon as possible to makes sure you get the group rate! If you run into any trouble, just let me know. If you choose not to stay at this particular hotel, that is fine - just be aware that this will likely be our meeting place for our planned events.
And another reminder, the first payment of $50 is due on February 15th!
Here is the information about hotel reservations for our reunion. We have a block of rooms at the Oak Brook Hills Marriott Resort in Oak Brook, IL. The resort is about half an hour outside the city by car, and just 2 miles away from the nearest train station where you can park your car for much cheaper and ride into town. It has a very nice pool, volleyball court, and access to golf courses.
Our group rate is $107+tax/night.
To make reservations, you can choose from the following options:
1. Call either (800) 228-9290 or (630) 850-5555, and ask for the Astorga Family Reunion rate; or
2. Click here to make the reservation online. (You should see the fields for the dates and the group code already pre-filled.)
Please book your rooms as soon as possible to makes sure you get the group rate! If you run into any trouble, just let me know. If you choose not to stay at this particular hotel, that is fine - just be aware that this will likely be our meeting place for our planned events.
And another reminder, the first payment of $50 is due on February 15th!
It's all a numbers game...preliminary accounting for the reunion
Hello folks,
We've put together an estimate of costs (per person) for the upcoming reunion, so that everyone has an idea of what their payments are going towards. Again, let me stress that this is a rough estimate!
~$40-45 for banquet dinner
~$5-10 for DJ for the banquet
~$10 for decorations/party favors
~$10 prizes for scavenger hunt or other games/activities
~$15 for reunion t-shirts
~$10 miscellaneous expenses
APPROXIMATE TOTAL: $90-100 per person
Remember, the first payment due on February 15th is $50 per person. Please see the previous "Getting Ready for Chicago" post for methods of payment. If you don't pay, we won't know you are coming and will not be able to plan properly!
If you have a special situation, (i.e. you are not able to attend the banquet, or need additional time to make payments) please let me know so that we can make arrangements.
The second payment will be due in March, and we will adjust it accordingly when we figure out what our exact costs are going to be.
We've put together an estimate of costs (per person) for the upcoming reunion, so that everyone has an idea of what their payments are going towards. Again, let me stress that this is a rough estimate!
~$40-45 for banquet dinner
~$5-10 for DJ for the banquet
~$10 for decorations/party favors
~$10 prizes for scavenger hunt or other games/activities
~$15 for reunion t-shirts
~$10 miscellaneous expenses
APPROXIMATE TOTAL: $90-100 per person
Remember, the first payment due on February 15th is $50 per person. Please see the previous "Getting Ready for Chicago" post for methods of payment. If you don't pay, we won't know you are coming and will not be able to plan properly!
If you have a special situation, (i.e. you are not able to attend the banquet, or need additional time to make payments) please let me know so that we can make arrangements.
The second payment will be due in March, and we will adjust it accordingly when we figure out what our exact costs are going to be.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Getting Ready for Chicago
Hi Astorga Family!
We wanted to let you know how things are progressing with the reunion plans. There are a few things that we are going to need everyone to take care of over the next few weeks.
1. Send in your payment for reunion expenses. We need to collect money to cover expenses for our family banquet, t-shirts, and miscellaneous expenses while we are there. The first payment of $50 per person will be due by February 15th. The second payment will be due by March 31st.
Please note, this price is for children as well. Any child old enough to eat at the banquet should pay. If we find there is a significant difference in children's pricing, we will adjust the second payment accordingly. Also, the amount of the second payment is not determined as of yet, but will likely be similar to the amount of the first. An accounting of what we are using the money for is posted above.
You can make your payment in one of two ways:
3. Make your hotel reservations. See the post above for instructions on how to reserve a room at the Oak Brook Hills Marriott.
Feel free to let me know if you have any questions! Get excited!
We wanted to let you know how things are progressing with the reunion plans. There are a few things that we are going to need everyone to take care of over the next few weeks.
1. Send in your payment for reunion expenses. We need to collect money to cover expenses for our family banquet, t-shirts, and miscellaneous expenses while we are there. The first payment of $50 per person will be due by February 15th. The second payment will be due by March 31st.
Please note, this price is for children as well. Any child old enough to eat at the banquet should pay. If we find there is a significant difference in children's pricing, we will adjust the second payment accordingly. Also, the amount of the second payment is not determined as of yet, but will likely be similar to the amount of the first. An accounting of what we are using the money for is posted above.
You can make your payment in one of two ways:
OPTION 1: Online. Through PayPal (www.paypal.com). To do this, you will need to create and login to your PayPal account and link your checking account. (Folks in Canada, there may be a small fee associated with transferring the money - about $1.) Then, click on "Send Money" and enter vaperera@gmail.com to transfer the money to my account. I recommend linking your bank account to PayPal instead of charging it to a credit card, because if you do that they will charge you an additional fee.
OPTION 2: By Check. If you prefer, you can send a check to me at Veronica Perera, 32365 Wing Lake Road, Franklin, MI 48025.2. Book your flight and make any car rental arrangements! Planned events will be happening from Sunday, July 1st through Wednesday, July 4th so make your plans accordingly. Our formal banquet is scheduled for the night of Tuesday, July 3rd.
3. Make your hotel reservations. See the post above for instructions on how to reserve a room at the Oak Brook Hills Marriott.
Feel free to let me know if you have any questions! Get excited!
Saturday, November 12, 2011
And the winner is...CHICAGO!
Hello Astorga family!
Welcome to the official page for the Astorga Family Reunion of 2012!
Due to the short time frame, and to best accommodate everyone's needs, we have chosen Chicago as the location for our family reunion in July 2012.
The official dates of the reunion events will be Saturday, June 30th through Wednesday, July 4th. But of course, anyone who would like to stay in Chicago longer is welcome to.
For accommodations, we are looking into getting a group rate at the Oakbrook Hills Marriott Resort, just outside the city. Here is our tentative itinerary:
Saturday, June 30th - arrival!
Sunday, July 1st - church, activity in Downtown Chicago
Monday, July 2nd - group trip to Great America amusement park
Tuesday, July 3rd - golfing, shopping, etc., formal banquet at night
Wednesday, July 4th - Taste of Chicago, and 4th of July fireworks
The itinerary is flexible, and anyone who does not want to participate in the group activity for the day doesn't have to. We'll also provide suggestions of things to do for anyone arriving early or staying later.
Check back for updates regarding accommodations and costs of special gathering events!
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