AramcoBrats, Inc.

Brats,

We're back. We realize we've been kind of quiet for awhile, but we're back now. There has been much going on with the ABI. We've been wrapping up finances from last term, creating a viable budget for this term, negotiating hotel contracts for the 2007 reunion (see item 2 if you just can't wait any longer), and getting to know each other on the new board. There's a lot to talk about and we'll be sending out these e-mail updates regularly again at a rate of about one per month.

Mike Simms AB'78
ABI President

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In This Update:

1- Who's on the ABI board?
2- Are we going to have reunion or what?
3- Who are those party people?
4- Where is that newsletter anyway?

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Who's on the ABI board?

Please welcome your ABI board for the 2005-2007 term. There are some new faces on board as well as a number of old hands who have returned for the fun. This organization depends on the time and effort of these dedicated volunteers. If you want to put a face with the name, you can always go to http://www.aramco-brats.com/board.htm. Please take a moment to buy these hard-working folk a glass of something at the next reunion in...umm... oh, yeah, that's the next item.

Mike Simms AB'78 -- President
Diane Knipfel-Adams AB'75 -- Vice President
Doug Webb DH'72 -- Treasurer
Pat Meadors-Desormeau RT'60 -- Secretary
Marie Littlejohn-Dunn DH'77 -- Reunion Oversight Director
Diana Ryrholm-Geerdes RT'62 -- Director at Large - Contracts
Gretchen Connally DH'91 -- Website Director
Nominations - Gary Barnes DH'70 -- Director at Large
Penny Dougharty-Maher DH'72 -- Database Director
Doral Zadorkin-Allen DH'66 -- E-mail Director
Dean Barnes DH'67 -- Publications Director
Dawn Kolb DH'92 -- Class Representative Director

E-mail addressses are posted on the website, so feel free to drop any one of us a note if you have a question or need something.

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“In My Mind I’m Going to Carolina…….”

Finally ! The announcement for which you have all been so patiently waiting! We are very excited to announce that the 2007 ABI Reunion will be held at the Crowne Plaza Resort Asheville in beautiful Asheville, North Carolina. Just off the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville is a wonderful blend of art, history and nature and was voted one of the “10 Great Adventure Towns” by National Geographic Adventure. There is something for everyone in our Brat family, old or young, from strolling around historic downtown Asheville to hiking and river rafting. The area around Asheville offers many different things to do. The Biltmore Estate, Chimney Rock Park, Lake Lure and the Blue Ridge Parkway, one of the most scenic drives in the country, are just a few.

The Crowne Plaza Resort Asheville sits on 125 acres nestled against the Blue Ridge Mountains, just minutes from downtown Asheville. Surrounded with verandas loaded with rocking chairs for enjoying the spectacular views, the property has some other inviting gathering spots, including Mulligan’s Bar and Grille, with its overstuffed furniture and large, stone fireplace ; an outdoor pool and patio, and the aptly named Overlook Room and adjoining Overlook Terrace, which offer spectacular views of the 18-hole golf course against a mountain backdrop – perfect settings for late night reminiscences, rekindling friendships and starting new ones! All guest rooms include private patios or balconies with mountain or golf course views, and additional accommodations in the form of vacation villas are tucked in the woods along the golf course.

The Crowne Plaza will only take reservations *after* June 10,2006. Keep your eye on the ABI website for more information as June rolls around.

Please be on the look out for an upcoming newsletter, and check the ABI website often for more details on Reunion 2007 and tips on getting to Asheville. Be sure to check out http://www.exploreasheville.com for details on local and area attractions.

The stage and crew are set for another great ABI reunion. We’re just waiting for the cast of Aramco Brats to arrive and bring the party to life. Mark your calendars for Memorial Day weekend (May 25-28) 2007, make your reservations, then pull up a rocking chair on the veranda and join us! See you there!
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Who's giving this party?

Your most excellent volunteer 2007 reunion committee consists of:

Mary Martin-Venker DH'73 - Chair
Pam Branch AB'79
Sherri Dent-Moxley DH'77
Kathleen Hines-Reardon DH'71
April Jones-Morris RT'87
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Where is that newsletter anyway?

The Spring 2006 newsletter is in progress and just waiting for a few
final bits of information before we put it to bed. Dean has done another
great job with the layout and art as well as an excellent article on
Brat bands over the years. This issue will be packed with information on
the ABI, Photos and reminicenses about the Houston Reunion, the upcoming
Asheville reunion and more. Look for it in your mailbox in May.

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Amelia Knight-Sutton DH'77
Mark Lameier DH'68

A picture of this great team is also available on the ABI website. These folks are the ones who really need you to buy them a drink in Asheville.

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Where is that newsletter anyway?

The Spring 2006 newsletter is in progress and just waiting for a few final bits of information before we put it to bed. Dean has done another great job with the layout and art as well as an excellent article on Brat bands over the years. This issue will be packed with information on the ABI, Photos and reminicenses about the Houston Reunion, the upcoming Asheville reunion and more. Look for it in your mailbox in May.