Social and Annual Meeting Sept. 28, 2008
http://www.comara.org/social/2008-social.htm
Pass the word to others with COMSAT backgrounds. Note that although this social is being organized by the COMSAT Alumni & Retirees Association (COMARA), the event is open to all former COMSAT employees and spouses.
Irv Dostis has been hard at work negotiating with That's Amore for the 2008 COMARA Social. He was able to negotiate the same price as last year.
Menu items:
• Prime Rib
• Assorted Fruit and Cheese Platter
• Chicken Wings Amore
• Antipasto Platter
There will be a Cash Bar set up.
• Soft drinks - free
• Beer - $4.00
• House Wine - $5.00/glass
• Drinks - $5.00-$8.00
• Premium Drinks & Martinis - $9.00
The price for members who have paid 2008 dues, spouses, and significant
others by Sept. 21: $25.
The price for members who have not paid 2008 dues: $35.
(The extra $10 will be applied to 2008 dues if you wish.)
The price at the door for Comsat Alumni: $35. Spouses, S.O are $25.
Mail your checks for the dinner by Sept 21 to:
COMARA Social
PO Box 34594
Bethesda, MD 20827
Call Tom Kirkendall or Irv Dostis by Sept 27 if you need to cancel after sending your check. We'll try to give a full refund.
That's Amore easily reached from most of the DC-MD-VA area. That's Amore is located just two blocks from I-270, Shady Grove Road exit. The Shady Grove Road exit is just a few miles north of I-495. Ample free parking is close to the first floor door where the social is held.
A brief Annual Meeting will be held at the beginning of the social.
Results of election for 2008 Directors
Board Officers for 2008-2009
Treasurer Report
Other business items.
Vote for 2008 Directors
The Nominees for the Class of 2008 Directors are:
• Denis Curtin
• Robert Kinzie
• Tom Kirkendall
All three nominees are currently Directors, and have agreed to another three year term. Watch for an email later this week with voting instructions.
_______________________________________________________________________COMARA Night at Strathmore - Feb 28, 2009
http://www.comara.org/social/strathmore2009.htm
National Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra
Barrueco Plays Concierto de Aranjuez
Saturday, February 28, 2009 at 8:00 PM
Music Center at Strathmore
Piotr Gajewski, conductor
Manuel Barrueco, guitar
Program:
Prokofiev Symphony No. 1, "Classical Symphony"
Rodrigo Concierto de Aranjuez
Ravel Mother Goose Suite
Jack Hannon has reserved 40 tickets at the rear of the Orchestra section.
The cost of tickets by January 15 is $39.20 each.
The cost of tickets from January 16-31 is $42.50 each.
You can include the cost for tickets with your 2008 Social reservation.
You can also purchase concert tickets at the social.
COMARA - Comsat Alumni and Retirees Association
http://www.comara.org/
PO Box 34594
Bethesda, MD 20827