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-------------------------------------------------------Jan 5. 2012** 2012 Reunion Hotel Booking InfoTo book your accommodations online, please use group code 12U5JFGot to www.tuscanylv.com Click on ReservationsClick on Group ReservationsChoose your Check in Dates (Sept 21 to Sept 23) and number of guestsEnter the Group Code - 12U5JFClick on Check AvailabilitySunday through Thursday - $45/nightFriday and Saturday - $85/nightTuscany Hotel & Casinowww.tuscanylv.com -------------------------------------------------------Dec. 6 2011 **SAVE THE DATE!Heads up regarding the reunion for 2012 which will again take place in Las Vegas, Nevada!Mark your calendars for Friday, September 21st thru to Sunday, September 23rdDetails will be posted here at a later date as well as in the RA's Facebook group "Rhodesian Association - U.S.A."So shamwaris, start planning and saving!We look forward to another fun-filled Rhodie reunion!-------------------------------------------------------Nov. 28 2011**New Payment OptionsCheck out the Store and make sure you double click on the picture to add an item to your cart.-------------------------------------------------------Mar. 4 2011** SAVE THE DATE Shamwaris! Heads up regarding the reunion for 2012 which will again take place in Las Vegas, Nevada!Mark your calendars for Friday, September 21st thru to Sunday, September 23rdDetails will be posted here at a later date as well as in the RA's Facebook group "Rhodesian Association - U.S.A."So shamwaris, start planning and saving!We look forward to another fun-filled Rhodie reunion!n!It will be held from from October 7 to October 9 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Details will be posted in this group at a later date. Check the RA's website http://www.facebook.com/l/f5f885OvRLxm73emLTDXcRk6Kog/www.rhodesianassociationusa.com for updates as well.So start planning and saving and see you in the desert for another fun-filled weekend!Cheers--------------------------------------------------------------Jan. 8 2011** January NewsletterClick the Word document below to download. -------------------------------------------------------Sept. 14 2010**John's 2010 Reunion Blurb'Hello people!Here we go again, and this one's a biggy!! The 30th!! And the Saturday night theme of "An Evening at Le Coq d'Or with John and Teresa Edmond" should be a hoot!! Disco ... shriek!! Attire shouldn't be too difficult - girls in cocktail dresses and Ouens in smart slax 'n shirts, with a little memento of the bush years. Anyone in garish yellow plaid Oxfords/Bell bottoms will qualify for the prestigious D.O.T.E. Award. Dork Of The Evening!!All in all a fun time will be hand.Looking forward to seeing everyone!John Nash-WebberChairman'-------------------------------------------------------Jul. 21 2010**Official 2010 reunion program, registration form, John Edmond intro, and logo now availble for download!--Click here-------------------------------------------------------Apr. 28 2010**Attention all reunion attendees!!!!The Alexis Park Resort is happy to offer the following incentive.Guests who are registered at the Alexis over the dates of the event will be entered into the following raffle drawing:1. Immediate credit for up to 3 nights' of accommodation at the Alexis Park Resort over th...e dates of your event. Winners must be registered at the Alexis Park Resort Hotel on the night of the Gala Dinner with John Edmonds. Credit will be posted to registered winner's room account. Value $177.00.2. In the tradition of Las Vegas; a cash Award of US$150.00 towards the cost of events for the winner.Come on shamwaris and get bookin' ------------------------------------------------------Apr 27.10**2010 Reunion Update!Start Time: Friday, October 8, 2010 at 4:00 pmEnd Time : Sunday, October 10, 2010 _ 11:00 amLocation : Alexis Park ResortStreet : 375 East HarmonCity/Town: Las Vegas, Nevada Phone : (800) 582-2228 Email : sales_alexispark.com for reservations Those interested in attending this year's anniversary reunion will be in for a treat. We are very fortunate to have JOHN EDMOND as our special guest/performer who will be traveling all the way from South Africa to be with us on that weekend. Let's make this year's celebration one to remember and cherish. For those of you who are not familiar with John Edmond, here is a brief introduction. John is somewhat of a legend around campfires from Zambia to Zululand and from Namibia to Mozambique as a singer, songwriter, entertainer, story teller, author and bush pilot. He has been there and done it all and continues to strive on. His musical career has taken him through the 60's, 70's pop, country and TV eras with 7 smash South African hits in a row, along with Dave Mills, the only man in South Africa to ever do this. John is also an icon in Zimbabwe and to this day has dominated their charts. But let us not forget the impact he made with his Rhodesian "troopie" songs of long ago, cherished to this day by so many of us. ********************************************** HOTEL INFORMATION: The Alexis Park Resort is the premiere all suite non gaming resort in Las Vegas. Special rates are offered to reunion attendees. Suite rates for both Friday and Saturday nights are as follows: Plan Type - Monarch Suite (Queen, 2 doubles, King)Rate - $59.00 per night with 2 breakfasts In addition, deluxe upgraded suites are available for our group. These plans are based on availability at time of request: Plan Type - Crown Suite (loft)Rate - $109.00 per night with 2 breakfasts Plan Type - Majestic Suite (Superking)Rate - $159.00 per night with 2 breakfasts Plan Type - Regal Suite (2 bedrooms)Rate - $209.00 per night with 2 breakfasts **Maximum occupancy per room for all suites is 4 people. The rates are based on single or double occupancy, additional guests are $20 each per night, free for children under 12 years of age. You are welcome to visit the resort's website for more detailed information, www.alexispark.com. If ground level suite is required please specify at time of reservation. Call the Alexis at (800) 582-2228 and tell them you're with the RHODESIAN ASSOCIATION in order to get the special room rates. Cutt-off date is September 9, 2010. David Vining, who resides in the Las Vegas area will again be offering free rides from the airport to the resort. Please email him at dvictor92_yahoo.com. ********************************************** PROGRAM FOR THE WEEKEND: Friday Night - October 8 at 7:00 pm - check in at the Registration Table in the pool area, settle outstanding fees, and pick up name tag - meet and greet and socialize with old shamwaris and make new ones too - cash bar available throughout the evening - enjoy your boerewors meal Saturday Morning - October 9th - enjoy breakfast in the dining room - the Rhodesian Association Board Meeting (everyone is welcome to attend) will be held in the morning in the pool area - guests are free to enjoy the resort's amenities and for those who wish to visit the casinos, the "Strip" is only minutes away. Saturday Evening Event - October 9 from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm - buffet dinner dance in the Athena Banquet Room - cash bar available throughout the evening - Music for dancing and your listening pleasure provided by DJs - Special Guest/Entertainer, John Edmond Sunday Morning - October 10th - enjoy breakfast in the dining room - time to bid farewell to old and new friends********************************************** COST TO ATTEND THE REUNION - $20.00 per person for Friday night $90.00 per person for Saturday night (children under 12 years old are free) $30.00 per family membership fee Please make checks payable to the RHODESIAN ASSOCIATION and mail to Peter Steiniger, Rhodesian Association Treasurer, P. O. Box 2594, Walnut Creek, CA 94595. You may email Peter at petersteiniger_comcast.net if you need to make other payment arrangements. Please send us a message or email Marianna at rhomk1_aol.com for a registration form or for any further questions. Thank you and see you all in October!
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--------------------------------------------------------------------Jan. 25 10**Rhodie Vegas Reunion Save the DateThe RA's annual reunion has been scheduled for October 8-10, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Please mark your calendars and don't miss this special reunion which will celebrate the association's 30th Anniversary. We are also thrilled to announce that singer/song writer John Edmond of "troopie" songs fame will be the special guest/entertainer for the reunion weekend.Details concerning the reunion will be posted at a later date in the RA's website, www.rhodesianassociationusa.com and in this group. For questions regarding the reunion feel free to contact Marianna Kondourajian at rhomk1_aol.com.We would also like to add the following appeal by John Nash-Webber, Chairman of the Rhodesian Association in the USA:"Hello All,I trust that the hilarity of the New Year finds us all in good shape. I am optimistic for the year. The upcoming reunion is the 30th!! Quite an achievement. We have secured John Edmond to perform at this milestone event.Which brings me to the point of this missive. We need to begin as soon as possible to secure their airfares to get the best rates. So I am urging all to get their dues ($30 per family) in to Peter Steiniger, the association's treasurer, as soon as possible (address below).Perhaps you could also consider sending a prepayment for the reunion fees which usually run $80-$100 per person, as well. Please note that the RA is a non-profit organization and funds remaining afer reunion expenses are donated to Nerina Gardens Retirement Home.Another option that has been suggested is to use airline miles to secure the tickets for the Edmonds. Should you be willing to donate unused miles for this purpose we would love to hear from you.Thanking you all in anticipation.John Nash-WebberChairmanjohn_nwmolds.comPlease remit all payments made payable to the RHODESIAN ASSOCIATION to the following address:Peter Steiniger - P. O. Box 2594, Walnut Creek, CA 94595, USAemail - petersteinige_comcast.net"
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---------------------------------------------------------------------Jan. 20 10**Update from Ann Bishop of Nerina Gardens Retirement Home Caron, Before you ask I thought I would be maningi efficient and send an update. Thank you all from a very very grateful heart. Your donations were truly a lifeline this year, and I want you all to know how much I appreciate your support and generosity. This year we received hardly any donations, I think the recession is far worse than our Government is letting on. Here at Nerina Gardens, the Old Age Home, none of the wards in the hospital section received any Christmas gifts from the public, for the first time since we opened over 25 years ago. It is of course totally understandable. Anyway, a lovely Rhodesian lady who works for one of the Airliners dropped in a box each of Shampoo, Conditioner, Hand Cream and Shaving stuff, so each of the Nerina Garden's Residents that didnt go out for Christmas at least had a little something to open. I was so proud of our Rhodesian Community, who are mostly battling themselves, but managed to make me Mince Pies, Little Christmas Cakes and lots of small things to open on Christmas Day. Typically, it was for the destitute South African Pensioners as well as our own. I don't know what I would have done without you chaps in the USA this year. Almost all the financial donations came only from that direction. I am so grateful to you all. This Christmas I managed to deliver 92 Christmas Hampers (Apple Boxes) to each of our Rhodesian Oldies. A wonderful couple in Durbanville gave me a 6 pack of Castle Lager and a jar of Ponds Cold Cream for each couple. Wish you could have seen the faces of the men ~ I think I am without any question, their favourite person in the world. It was quite funny as most of the Ladies wanted Beers themselves!! It is the last thing any of them would have bought had they had any money, so it was really such a pleasure to spoil them with something 'unnecessary'. This year at least 6 of our Rhodie Pensioners need to come into the Home (Nerina Gardens) as they are too frail to cope alone in flats, so I am going to really have to do a major fundraising drive. It is heartbreaking to see them struggling, but at the moment there is nothing I can do about it except check up regularly. It makes it all the more special to receive help from people like yourselves. I would really appreciate any connections/contacts or input you chaps could give me. Once again, my very grateful thanks once again for your support and generosity. May this be a blessed, peaceful and prosperous year for you. From a very grateful heart, Much love to you all, Annie.---------------------------------------------------------------------Jan. 19 10**Southern California Rhodies and Zimbos Meetup at the Springbok Bar and Grillon February 13th, 2010 from 4 pm to 7pmAddress: 16153 Victory Blvd., Van Nuys, CA Please join us for a casual get together over a few beers, meet old friends and make new ones too.For more information you may email Marianna at rhomk1_aol.com---------------------------------------------------------------------Dec. 21 09**Letter from Ann Bishop of Nerina Gardens Retirement HomeDear Caron, I am so sorry ~ Yes the money did get here ~ I am ashamed to say it arrived on the 9th November. I am convinced I wrote and thanked one of you, but I cannot find the letter, so must apologise profusely and say please forgive me for such tardiness. We actually received R16,326.00 which is an enormous boost for us. It really was a lifesaver, and will enable me to have a Christmas Party for all our Rhodesian Pensioners. I cannot tell you what a relief the money was to me. I was really worrying about how I was going to do a party, and because we are so behind with the rentals, I felt I couldn't ask for any money out of the Rhodesian Rental Fund, and then your cheque arrived, so it was all alright. Thank you all from a very very grateful Ann Bishop. I pray you will all have a Blessed Festive Season, and 'next year will be better' Lots of love to you wonderful Rhodesians, and once again, thank you for your incredible generosity and support. Annie. ---------------------------------------------------------------------Oct. 27 09BRAND NEW WEBSITE!!Enjoy it.----------------------------------------------------------------------------Oct. 25 09**Watch for Updates on Facebook!!*Rhodesian Association on www.FACEBOOK.com--Many of our members may already be aware that the Rhodesian Association has a group on facebook.com called 'Rhodesian Association'. For those of you who are not familiar with facebook.com it's an online social utility site that has grown by leaps and bounds. It is a wonderful tool for finding long lost friends and relatives as well as making new friends. There are also numerous groups one can join and we are pleased to say that the RA group has grown to nearly 500 members over the past few months. There are no fees to pay, membership is free. Signing up is simple and you may provide as much or as little personal information as you like. We encourage all our members who have internet access to sign up and join our group on Facebook. It is a convenient way for the association to communicate with and update its members with information. Details of the upcoming reunion will be posted in the group as well as other events in the future.**The following are instructions on joining the RHODESIAN ASSOCIATiON on FACEBOOK.COM: 1.) Access the website www.facebook.com 2.) To obtain an account fill in the required information 3.) Type in 'Rhodesian Association' in the 'Search' box which is at the top right side 4.) Click on 'Join'** Let Marianna know if you have any questions or if you need assistance.** Email Marianna at rhomk1_aol.com --- Thank you.
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