Reunion October 19-21, 2007 Houston,Texas


Dear Former Barilians,
Your Presence is solicited at the First Ever AOFB Reunion in Texas.


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Your welcoming Committee
Barry Smith, Ed Herndon, Ken Choyce, Joe Goeters,Richard Barry, Al Gaelens, Pat Gibbons



  
 Place: Richard Barry has a large home that is near the places we plan to visit. St Thomas HS, St Thomas University and St Annes Church. He will host most events at his place. He will also research local hotels for good value accommodations.


house
Barry's House

Salon
 Main Salon

drive
 Entry Drive
green
Green with Water Hazard
yard
The yard

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Google map shows The Airport, Barry's House and the Locations we will visit.

The Events


October 19 Friday
        Mid afternoon arrive and check in to your Hotel
        5:00 PM  Mosey over to Richard Barry's place.
                    There will be adult and Non adult Beverages served.
                    Local Texas Members will bring an obscene quantity of  their favorite dishes to share
                    while we visit and relate our life stories.
          9:00 PM Clean up the mess and go to your Nearby Hotel or Friend's House.

October 20 Saturday
         At Barry's house
        9:30- 11:30 A sit down and pay attention meeting.  To be conducted by Paul Murphy
         I particularly like Larry Elmer's treasury reports.
         This is a good window for anUnpaid Guest Speaker to Inspire us. \
         Did someone suggest John Bradshaw?  Superior General Report?

        Noon:  Caravan of cars will carry the assembled to a Quick Lunch Place.
                    Options: Luby's Cafeteria. Cafe Express
       1:00 - 3:30  Tour of Local Basilian facilities: 
                St Thomas HS, St Thomas University, St Anne's church, Dillon House
        3:30  Hotel to freshen up
        4:30  Liturgy at Barry's chapel
        5:30  Cocktails followed by Real Texas Barbecue Catered at  Barry's Place.
        9:00  Clean up the mess and retire...to hotels

October 21 Sunday

        9:00 -10:30  Brunch party at Barry's Followed by the Group Photo and Dismissal of persons needing to leave.

The rest of the day :  Local Touring Options:
                1. Sailing on Galveston Bay followed by late lunch at a Kemah Boardwalk Restaurant
                        Herndon's Boat plus other boats if the demand is high.    Organized by Ed Herndon
                2. Moody Gardens in Galveston or just Beach walking, Fishing, Crabbing, followed by
                         Evening cocktails and dinner.      Organized by Joe Goeters.


Thoughts on Transportation:  Persons flying in can rent Auto's at the airport.
All persons coming will be requested to contact Ed Herndon and provide
Itineraries at least 1 month before the event.
Ed will act as a matchmaker so people can share rented Automobiles if they wish.

Cost Estimates:  $85 per night for hotel.  BYOB to cocktail hours.  $15 for catered barbecue dinner.
 
Dick Barry is assuming costs for beer, wine, paper plates, brunch, etc,.


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Jackpot Destination:
Houston, Texas      The clue is contained on this page
 
Send you answer to Ed Herndon only.