AramcoBrats, Inc.

In this announcement (more than usual):

1- Are We There Yet?
2- Change in the Address Update Form.
3- The Hand That Feeds Us.
4- Have You Seen Me?
5- A Chance to Help Out Aramco Schools.
6- Did You Get the Newsletter?
7- Now Is the Time for Ticketing.

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1- Are We There Yet?
The Los Angeles reunion is just seven (7)-- yes, that's right SEVEN -- months away. We hope you are coming and, if you are not planning the trip, well... we just don't understand. So that we can all begin to share in the excitement, we've implemented an online poll that asks one simple question: Are you coming to the LA reunion? Take the poll here: http://www.aramco-brats.com and then you can view the results to see how many of your best friends -- you know, the only people who really understand you -- are making the LA reunion the next big event in their lives.

2- Change in the Address Form.
As most of you know, the ABI is an all-volunteer organization. We depend on the hearts, dedication and skills of folks who freely give of their time to make the thing work year in and year out. We're always in search of people who want to help because, frankly, we get tired and our brains hurt. New life and new ideas are essential to the successful evolution of the ABI, so we invite you to let us know if you are interested in helping run this show for all the Brats. We've updated the Address Change Form on the Web site to include an option to let us know you are interested. Go to the form at http://aramco-brats.com/address_change_form.html and update your info today.

3- The Hand That Feeds Us.
So while you are on the Web site, hop on over to the AdBak section and consider paying your AdBak now. You are the hand that feeds this organization so that we can maintain the Web site and print and mail the newsletters and election materials. If you haven't already paid your AdBak for the two-year term, please consider doing it now. It's a bargain when you figure the small amount covers an entire two years. You can find the form and payment options here. http://www.aramco-brats.com/adbak.html

4-Have You Seen Me?
Most Brats can be described as nomadic to say the least. We move from one place to another, flowing across the landscape like dunes across the wadi. In the process, we frequently forget to update our contact information with the ABI. We've posted a list on the Web site (http://www.aramco-brats.com/missingbrats.html) of Brats we know are out there, but for whom our contact information has become invalid. Check out the list and if you know where someone on it is, please ask them to update their information with us. Again, the Address Change Form can be found here.(http://www.aramco-brats.com/address_change_form.html

5- A Chance to Help Out Aramco Schools.
If you ever wanted to give back to Aramco Schools for the excellent education most of us received, now is your chance. Aramco Schools has asked for our help in getting alumni to take a survey the results of which will help them evaluate and strengthen their programs to better prepare students for when they move on. A link to the survey can be found at .(http://survey.corplink.com/LMI/SAYAS2008.aspx?T89Q7BL and will be up for a limited time, so go do it now. They are especially interested in those students who recently graduated.

6- Did You Get the News?
Did you get the latest newsletter? You should have received it within the last 3 weeks. Let us know at .(http://www.aramco-brats.com/ATB_form.html if you didn't get it so that we can check your contact information in our database. The newsletter is now posted on the ABI Web site (.(http://aramco-brats.com/newsletter/Oct08.pdf ) and this issue is packed with great information on the LA Reunion including one that urges folks to make their room reservations immediately. There are limited rooms at our very low rate and once they're gone, you might end up paying much higher rates.

7- Now Is the Time for Ticketing.
One of the reasons we picked the Marriott LAX for the 2009 reunion is its very close proximity to one of the busiest airports in the world. Anybody can fly from just about anywhere to LAX and usually do it for less than to other locations in California. That being said, we've noticed that airfares have actually dropped significantly from their highs recently. Now is the time to book your airline reservations (after you book your room). So quit sitting around reading email and jump on over to your favorite travel or airline Web site and get your ticket to ride.

Best wishes to all,
Mike Simms AB 1978
ABI President
on behalf of the ABI board