Tuesday, December 18, 2007

2 0 0 8 R E U N I O N !

The second formal USS Altair AKS-32 reunion will be held October 24, 25, and 26, 2008 at the following:

Courtyard by Marriott
1000 Commons Blvd.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
843/361-1730
877/502-4653 Reservations
843/361-1729 FAX
www.myrtlebeachcourtyard.com

The Courtyard sales person is:
Randall Blumberg
843/361-1730 ext. 7703
843/361-1729 FAX

Make your reservations now and plan to arrive early on Friday, October 24, 2008. Tom Planes has made arrangements for 60 king rooms at $69.00. Other arrangements, a formal dinner, etc. are being made and further information will be supplied when it becomes available.

Tom can be reached at:

Tom Planes
1177 Vintage Way
Hoschton, GA 30548
tomplanes@alltel.net

Saturday, December 15, 2007

November 2007 by Charles Brecheisen

NEW SHIPMATE: Please welcome aboard James (Jim) F. Ledden. Jim served aboard the Altair 1967-68 and was a SFM3. Jim currently resides in Valdese, NC

REUNION: Mark your calendars for our next 'major' Altair reunion for October 24, 25 and 26, 2008! (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) The reunion will be held at the Courtyard By Marriott, 1000 Commons Blvd., Myrtle Beach, SC 29572. Reservations 877-502-4653 and the rate for a King room is $69. More information will follow via email and snail mail as soon as available. Make your reservation early!

FINANCIAL: The beginning November balance was $3134.46 with income of $210.00 and zero expenses leaving a balance of $3344.46. $200.00 was for the Altair Plaque.

ALTAIR PLAQUE: Joe Basso assisted by Jim Phippard is working diligently on the Altair Plaque. More to follow.

All for now. Please contact me at cmbaltairaks32@fastmail.us with any questions or comments.

Best Regards To All, Charles